Last Line of Defense: A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Summary
Host Leigh McGowan interviews California Attorney General Rob Bonta about defending the rule of law against the Trump administration. They discuss lawsuits blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, challenging illegal tariffs, and protecting voting rights from federal interference. Bonta emphasizes the critical role of state attorneys general in holding the executive branch accountable when federal institutions fail to uphold constitutional standards.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tariff refunds and current political climate
Guest intro: CA AG Rob Bonta and his role
Critique of Federal AG and need for state action
Antitrust lawsuits: Ticketmaster and Paramount merger
Sponsors: IQ Bar, Sundays, and merger details
Challenging unlawful tariffs in court
Sponsors: Superpower and Laundry Sauce
Lawsuits on welfare, visas, and data privacy
Protecting elections and the rule of law
Conclusion: Courts, crowds, and courage
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