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The Reflecting Pool Story Is Almost Too Perfect | Receipts Live
This episode exposes a web of political corruption, questionable economic policies, and corporate appeasement, from a shoddy Reflecting Pool renovation to white-collar criminals seeking pardons.

Trump’s AG Pick May Not Have the Votes to Get Confirmed (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the legal and political landmines facing Donald Trump's potential Attorney General pick, Todd Blanch, from a controversial "slush fund" settlement to his handling of high-profile cases, questioning his competence and confirmability.

They Want an Excuse for Martial Law (w/ Michael Waldman) | How to Fix It
The Trump administration's abuses of power, from threatening the Insurrection Act to demanding voter data and issuing corrupt pardons, highlight critical vulnerabilities in American democracy, necessitating systemic anti-corruption reforms.
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