Fly Out Day: Raskin on Democrats' plans to investigate Trump
Summary
In this final pre-election episode of Fly Out Day, host Jake Sherman interviews House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin about his legislative and investigative agenda for a potential Democratic majority. Raskin outlines plans to reform Supreme Court ethics, combat administration corruption, and investigate the Trump ballroom and Epstein files. The discussion concludes with a panel featuring NYT correspondent Carl Hulse and Brez, who analyze the political implications of impeachment, the likelihood of government shutdowns, and the strategic use of corporate subpoenas.
Topics discussed
Show intro and subscription call to action
Election Day preview and guest introductions
Raskin on election outlook and election integrity fears
Supreme Court ethics and shadow docket reform
DOJ purges, Flynn payments, and pardon process reform
Splitting investigative remit between Judiciary and Oversight
Investigating the Golden Ballroom and corporate slush funds
Epstein files and DOJ corruption investigations
Subpoena power, privilege claims, and contempt options
Potential Supreme Court testimony and judicial scrutiny
Impeachment prospects and Senate jurisdiction debates
Balancing investigations with legislative priorities
Corruption as the root cause of affordability issues
Foreign emoluments and constitutional violations
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Panel discussion: Subpoenas and corporate accountability
Impeachment strategy and the McConnell precedent
Jared Kushner subpoena and historical cooperation
Political messaging: Corruption vs. affordability
Government funding and potential shutdowns
Election irregularities and closing remarks
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