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Executive Power

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LIVE: Trump and GOP INSTANTLY IN PANIC over MIDTERMS | On Democracy
US PoliticsMidterm Elections 2026Executive Power
Jan 10, 2026

LIVE: Trump and GOP INSTANTLY IN PANIC over MIDTERMS | On Democracy

The host and guest dissect former President Trump's perceived disregard for constitutional and international law, the Republican Congress's inaction, and the urgent need for citizens to engage in the 2026 midterm elections to counter authoritarianism and address critical economic issues.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Supreme Court STUNS Trump as They’re SET to REBUKE HIM?!?! | Unprecedented
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingExecutive Power
Jan 9, 2026

Supreme Court STUNS Trump as They’re SET to REBUKE HIM?!?! | Unprecedented

The Supreme Court's strategic delays and 'shadow docket' rulings are shaping the 2026 elections and the independence of critical economic institutions, potentially aiding Trump while maintaining a facade of judicial neutrality.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Trump’s Open Oil Grab | Shield of the Republic
US Foreign PolicyVenezuelaMilitary Intervention
Jan 9, 2026

Trump’s Open Oil Grab | Shield of the Republic

Hosts Eric Edelman and Elliot Cohen dissect the US military operation in Venezuela, framing it as a dangerous 'oil grab' by the Trump administration with severe, unpredictable international consequences and a blatant disregard for international law and congressional oversight.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump’s Maduro RAID Traced to SECRET Legal Memo
International LawUN CharterUS Foreign Policy
Jan 9, 2026

Trump’s Maduro RAID Traced to SECRET Legal Memo

This episode dissects the legal justifications behind the US military action in Venezuela, revealing how a secret 1989 Bill Barr memo fundamentally reshaped presidential power to conduct extraterritorial arrests, potentially eroding international law and global alliances.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Lawlessness Is Becoming Policy Under Trump (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News
Rule of LawGovernment AccountabilityICE Conduct
Jan 9, 2026

Lawlessness Is Becoming Policy Under Trump (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News

Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect how the Trump administration's alleged disregard for legal standards, from ICE agent training to court order defiance, is normalizing lawlessness and eroding accountability.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Megyn Kelly on Venezuela, Ben Shapiro’s Treachery, and Mark Levin’s Mental Illness
US Foreign PolicyEmpireVenezuela
Jan 8, 2026

Megyn Kelly on Venezuela, Ben Shapiro’s Treachery, and Mark Levin’s Mental Illness

Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly dissect the US's shift to an explicit empire, its implications for international relations and domestic freedoms, and the media's role in shaping these narratives.

The Tucker Carlson Show
The Tucker Carlson Show
LEMON DROP | Dear White People, WTF?!
US Foreign PolicyTrump AdministrationExecutive Power
Jan 7, 2026

LEMON DROP | Dear White People, WTF?!

Don Lemon and Mike Nellis dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic actions, framing them as a dangerous display of entitlement and a distraction from pressing issues, while also critiquing Democratic 'performative politics' and calling for a new generation of courageous, action-oriented leaders.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
President Trump, Maduro & Venezuela
US foreign policyVenezuelaNicolás Maduro
Jan 6, 2026

President Trump, Maduro & Venezuela

Bill O'Reilly details a covert US special forces operation to abduct Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, framing it as a legally justified action against a narco-terrorist, while sharply criticizing Democratic opposition as hypocritical and politically motivated.

Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News
Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News
January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
January 6thDonald TrumpAccountability
Jan 6, 2026

January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)

Five years after January 6th, the guest, Tom Joscelyn, argues that the event was a dress rehearsal for a 'post-constitutional' movement, marked by a lack of accountability for Trump and a systematic effort to undermine democratic institutions.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Sen. Mark Warner: Trump Is Talking About Invading U.S. Allies
US Foreign PolicyVenezuela CrisisInternational Law
Jan 5, 2026

Sen. Mark Warner: Trump Is Talking About Invading U.S. Allies

Senator Mark Warner critically assesses the US operation in Venezuela, highlighting its dangerous precedents for international law and US alliances, and expresses alarm over the administration's 'imperialist whim' extending to potential actions against allies like Greenland.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Law Prof. David Cole on the Illegality of U.S. Attack on Venezuela
International LawNational SovereigntyU.S. Foreign Policy
Jan 5, 2026

Law Prof. David Cole on the Illegality of U.S. Attack on Venezuela

Constitutional law expert David Cole dismantles the Trump administration's claim of a 'law enforcement operation' in Venezuela, framing it as an illegal imperialist invasion driven by oil interests and a dangerous precedent for international law.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
LIVE: URGENT REPORT ON VENEZUELA INVASION | The Weekend Show
US foreign policyVenezuela invasionInternational law
Jan 5, 2026

LIVE: URGENT REPORT ON VENEZUELA INVASION | The Weekend Show

A veteran and congressional candidate dissects the US invasion of Venezuela, framing it as a lawless act by the Trump administration, enabled by a complicit Congress and military leadership, with severe international and domestic consequences.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
LIVE: Trump “INVASION” and LEGAL IMPLICATIONS?!!! | Legal AF
Venezuela InvasionDonald TrumpExecutive Power
Jan 4, 2026

LIVE: Trump “INVASION” and LEGAL IMPLICATIONS?!!! | Legal AF

The hosts dissect the Trump administration's alleged 'invasion' of Venezuela for oil, framing it as an unlawful act and a potential distraction from the ongoing Epstein files cover-up and the legal challenges faced by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Obama official slams Trump’s SHOCK invasion
US foreign policyVenezuelaRegime change
Jan 4, 2026

Obama official slams Trump’s SHOCK invasion

A former Obama official critically analyzes Trump's military operation in Venezuela, framing it as an illegal, oil-driven regime change that contradicts his 'America First' platform and poses significant long-term risks.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
🚨 George Conway’s URGENT WARNING on Trump MORE RELEVANT Than Ever
AuthoritarianismPolitical RetributionWeaponization of Justice
Jan 3, 2026

🚨 George Conway’s URGENT WARNING on Trump MORE RELEVANT Than Ever

George Conway and Michael Cohen revisit a past conversation, highlighting how early warnings about Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies and 'enemies lists' have become increasingly pertinent, impacting American democracy and individual liberties.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
BREAKING: TRUMP AT WAR WITH VENEZUELA
US foreign policyVenezuelaDonald Trump
Jan 3, 2026

BREAKING: TRUMP AT WAR WITH VENEZUELA

The host vehemently condemns the Trump administration's 'unconstitutional strike' and capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, arguing it's a hypocritical, oil-driven action that undermines US moral authority and demands stronger political opposition.

The Keith Edwards Show
The Keith Edwards Show
LIVE: Republicans Get RUDE AWAKENING as MIDTERMS LOOM | On Democeracy
US PoliticsCongressMidterm Elections
Jan 3, 2026

LIVE: Republicans Get RUDE AWAKENING as MIDTERMS LOOM | On Democeracy

Fred Wellman argues that the current Republican-led Congress is historically ineffectual and disrespectful to average Americans, urging citizens to demand change in the upcoming midterm elections.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Andrew Weissmann: The Epstein Releases Are a DISASTER | The Illegal News
Epstein FilesDepartment of Justice (DOJ)Judicial System
Jan 2, 2026

Andrew Weissmann: The Epstein Releases Are a DISASTER | The Illegal News

Andrew Weissmann details the Department of Justice's mishandling of the Epstein file releases, highlighting a lack of transparency and potential political motivations, alongside an analysis of the Supreme Court's stance on presidential power and the legality of foreign military actions.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
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