Join us for a deep dive into the Supreme Court's recent bombshell decisions, including the reversal of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for federal agencies. Then, Tristan explores the potential silver lining in the Trump immunity case and how it might impact the 2024 election. Joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, together they discuss the court's increasing extremism, corruption concerns, and potential checks on judicial power.
Tristan and guest Jojo from Jerz analyze the never ending corruption in “Trumpland” plus the Supreme Court's lack of accountability, and the importance of maintaining perspective on the unprecedented nature of current political events.
Tristan delves into the blatant hypocrisy surrounding Donald Trump and the conservative establishment. Is Trump in violation of the same federal gun law that led to Hunter Biden's conviction? Joined by the inimitable Stephanie Miller, the two dissect the erosion of democratic norms, the cowardice of Republicans, and the urgent need for citizens to rally at the ballot box to preserve the nation's values.
Tristan examines the alarming extremism taking root in the Supreme Court. Later, Rick Wilson joins for a dive into the crumbling world of Trump allies.
In this episode, host Tristan breaks down the historic conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts. Guest Allison Gill of Mueller, She Wrote, The Daily Beans and JACK podcasts also joins to analyze the trial strategy, potential appeals, and what's next for Trump. This episode celebrates the triumph of democratic accountability and the resilience of the justice system against a deeply controversial figure.
As the jury begins deliberations, Tristan dissects the missteps and missed opportunities by Trump's legal team. Tristan is joined by former federal prosecutor, Glenn Kirshner to discuss the defense team's stumbling efforts in closing arguments and throughout the trial.
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