Meet You at the Hawks Game
Summary
Hosts discuss the failed Senate witch hunt against Jack Smith, highlighting Senator Eric Schmitt’s embarrassing mix-up of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Atlanta Hawks. They analyze the Supreme Court’s decision to allow third-country deportations, debating the moral and legal complexities of the policy. The episode also covers the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act and features a segment on NIL deals.
Topics discussed
Introduction and meeting at the Hawks game
Promotion for live taping in Providence
Sponsor: Toast
The failed witch hunt against Jack Smith
Why Republicans target Smith and the mechanics of loyalty
Smeared prosecutors and the reality of DOJ work
Eric Schmitt's blunder: Hawks vs. Hawkeyes
Will Congress relitigate grievances in the future?
Sponsors: Built and Stamps.com
Supreme Court allows third-country deportations
The moral and legal complexities of asylum law
Sponsor: Perk
Chatter: Imaginary NIL deals and Instagram ads
Analysis of the Protect College Sports Act
Chatter: Tailgating and book recommendations
Chatter: WNBA games and the Brad Pitt movie
Chatter: Ancient cricket sounds and podcast recs
Credits and sign-off
Sponsor: Bolandbranch
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