Meet You at the Hawks Game
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and David Leonhardt discuss the failed congressional witch hunt against former prosecutor Jack Smith, highlighting Senator Eric Schmidt’s embarrassing mix-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Atlanta Hawks. The trio also analyzes the Supreme Court’s recent ruling permitting the Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportations, debating the moral and legal complexities of immigration policy. Finally, they preview the upcoming Protect College Sports Act, examining its implications for university power over athletes and the political dynamics surrou…
Topics discussed
Intro, Hawks Game banter, and live show announcement
Sponsors: NRDC and Slate Plus promotion
The failed witch hunt against Jack Smith
Political dynamics and the 'enemies list'
The Jack Smith basketball game mix-up exposé
Future of congressional investigations post-midterms
Sponsors: Vanguard, Bombas, and Squarespace
Supreme Court ruling on third-country deportations
Debate on immigration policy and global systems
Sponsors: Sleep device and Perk
Protect College Sports Act and NIL deals
Chatter: Book recommendations and WNBA playoffs
Chatter: Brad Pitt movie and Jurassic cricket sounds
Outro, live show reminder, and credits
Sponsor: Perk
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