S15 EP169: Hour 3 - A 9/11 Father Confronts Abdul El-Sayed
Sep 21, 2026 · 36m
Summary
Erick Erickson discusses federalism and the Supreme Court case Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, arguing that Colorado’s climate litigation violates state sovereignty. He highlights a campaign ad featuring Todd Beamer’s father opposing Hassan Piker and criticizes the Lincoln, Nebraska public schools for hiring an LGBTQ+ advocate while student proficiency lags. The episode also covers aviation disruptions, a listener’s call on greenhouse gases, and a recipe for stuffed pasta shells.
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Aviation disruptions and FAA system issues
Vertical federalism and state vs federal powers
Horizontal federalism and state economic clout
Suncor v. Boulder County climate litigation case
NYU center and Bloomberg-backed climate lawsuits
Jurisdiction limits and 'process is punishment'
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Flight 93 ad against Hassan Piker
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Update on critics and personal attacks
Listener call on greenhouse gases and climate
Lincoln NE schools and LGBTQ+ advocacy roles
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Sports update and taco pasta recipe
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