Opening Arguments Opening Arguments

Kash Patel Screws the Pooch

Sep 18, 2026 · 51m

Summary

Opening Arguments episode 1297 features host Thomas and immigration attorney Matt Cameron discussing the Supreme Court's ruling against a last-minute USPS rule that would have disrupted mail-in ballots. The hosts also analyze the Fourth Circuit's arguments regarding the unlawful appointment of prosecutor Lindsay Halligan in political prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James. Additionally, they cover the Board of Immigration Appeals' controversial decision on Venezuelan asylum cases and the new public charge rule, which takes effect September 18.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Stamps.com and Calci Episode 1297 Introduction Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots Overview of political prosecutions and DOJ actions The return of the public charge rule Footnote: Cash Patel's bestiality video Sponsors: ShipStation and HomeServe Analysis of the mail-in ballot injunction and concurrences Lindsey Halligan appointment and Jack Smith comparison Other political prosecutions: Slotkin and Bolton Fort Pierce grand jury and civil rights conspiracy Sponsor: Ro Venezuelan asylum case and country conditions Board of Immigration Appeals and closing arguments Deep dive into the new public charge rule Transition to FBI hiring controversy Sponsor: Ro FBI hiring rules and bestiality disqualification Outro and Patreon promotion Bloopers
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