Meet You at the Hawks Game
Summary
The hosts discuss the failed Senate witch hunt against Jack Smith, highlighting Senator Eric Schmitt's embarrassing error regarding a basketball game. They also analyze the Supreme Court's decision to allow third-country deportations, debating the moral and legal complexities of the policy. The episode concludes with a segment on Congress's efforts to protect the NCAA and a lighthearted discussion about NIL deals.
Topics discussed
Introduction and basketball-themed banter
Show preview and live event announcement
Promotion for Slate Plus and Providence live show
The failed congressional witch hunt against Jack Smith
Analysis of Smith's subpoenas and the 'smoking gun'
Why Republicans are obsessed with prosecuting Smith
Smeared FBI agents and prosecutors from Jan 6 cases
The culture of the Justice Department under Trump
Eric Schmitt's blunder: Hawks vs. Hawkeyes confusion
Political consequences for Senator Schmitt
Future of congressional hearings and midterm strategy
Supreme Court ruling on third-country deportations
Racial profiling and conditions in immigration detention
The dilemma of asylum law and safe third countries
Global immigration treaties and the burden on neighbors
Human rights, ICE database, and disappearing detainees
Cocktail Chatter: Product endorsements and head shapes
The Protect College Boards Act and athlete rights
Debate on the value of college athletics
Billionaire pet projects and university sports ecosystems
Cocktail Chatter: Books, WNBA, and Secret Fort DC
Cocktail Chatter: Movies and listener submissions
Podcast recommendations and closing credits
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