All the President’s Henchmen
Summary
Hosts Kate Shaw and Liz Oyer analyze the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche, highlighting the purge of DOJ career staff and the politicization of federal service. They discuss the controversial swearing-in by Judge Emil Bove, the mishandling of the David Hearn reflecting pool case, and a new OLC opinion expanding executive privilege. The episode also covers the administration’s continued efforts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and episode overview
Testimony against Todd Blanche and DOJ purge
Blanche's swearing-in and loyalty over expertise
David Hearn reflecting pool case and Janine Pirro
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Executive privilege expansion and outside advisors
Lisa Cook firing attempt and Supreme Court ruling
Birthright citizenship executive order challenges
Fifth Circuit mail-in ballot opinion
John Roberts' Substack post and New Yorker profile
Book and media recommendations
CLE credit announcement and sponsors
Interview with Julia Angwin and Ami Fieldsmeyer
Defining dissidents and non-institutional activism
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Social connection and joy in activism
Protest safety tips and lily pad theory
Credits and closing remarks
North Myrtle Beach sponsor message
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