Separation of Powers
Discover key takeaways from 14 podcast episodes about this topic.
Trump FUNDING CUTS BLOCKED in Court as Admin BEGS for WAR FUNDING
A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to unilaterally freeze trillions in congressionally approved funding for critical social programs, reaffirming legislative authority over the executive.
BASED Sheriff REFUSES TO COMPLY With WOKE Judge Demanding RELEASE OF 35-Time Violent Repeat Criminal
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing a judge's order to release a 35-time arrestee, igniting a legal battle over who holds final authority on public safety releases.
LIVE: Trump THREATENS Judiciary as COURTS STRIKE BACK
This episode dissects the unprecedented political attacks on the U.S. judiciary, including impeachment threats against federal judges for their rulings and former President Trump's public condemnation of Supreme Court justices, arguing these actions undermine judicial independence and the rule of law.
Kavanaugh’s Embarrassing Tariff Dissent (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, reaffirming congressional power over taxation and sparking a critical debate on executive overreach and judicial methodology.
Pam Bondi’s Hearing Meltdown Was a Disaster for Trump (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | The Bulwark Podcast
Adam Kinzinger and Tim Miller dissect Pam Bondi's disastrous congressional testimony, the disturbing pattern of Trump-pardoned individuals committing child sex abuse, and the right's evolution into a 'whiny victim' culture.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump’s DOJ Couldn’t Get a Single Grand Jury Vote
Senator Mark Kelly details the Trump Justice Department's failed attempt to indict him and five other Democratic lawmakers for a video on unlawful orders, highlighting the constitutional crisis and chilling effect on free speech.
Rep. Jayapal Slams AG Pam Bondi over Epstein Files & Spying on Lawmakers
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal details alleged Department of Justice misconduct, including spying on lawmakers' Epstein file searches and intentionally exposing victims while protecting powerful predators, alongside a critique of ICE and CBP operations.
Republicans in Congress CHOSE to Be Weak (w/ Heath Mayo) | How to Fix It
Heath Mayo, founder of Principles First, discusses how Republicans in Congress have abandoned constitutional principles, enabled executive overreach, and failed to protect democratic institutions, advocating for specific reforms to restore balance and accountability.
Trump Is Treating Elections Like Crimes (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
This episode unpacks how Donald Trump's actions, from the Don Lemon arrest to the Kennedy Center's renaming, consistently challenge legal norms and institutional independence, often by exploiting 'kernels of truth' to undermine democratic processes.
BREAKING: Marc Elias CRUSHES Trump in court
Marc Elias details a significant federal court victory against a Trump administration executive order, affirming the Constitution grants no presidential authority over federal election procedures.
Congress STRIKES BACK against Trump amid BALLOT SEIZURE
Congressman Jim Himes discusses the highly unusual presence of the Director of National Intelligence at a domestic FBI ballot seizure in Atlanta, raising alarms about the politicization of intelligence agencies and potential future abuses of power.
Jack Smith Testifies While Republicans Insult Our Intelligence
Will Saletan dissects how House Republicans weaponized Jack Smith's congressional testimony, systematically misrepresenting facts to shield Donald Trump and themselves from accountability for election interference.
Trump Gets RUDE AWAKENING from Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's oral arguments regarding the attempted removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook revealed broad judicial skepticism towards claims of unchecked presidential power, signaling a likely defeat for Trump and potential implications for future economic policy.
Former FTC Commissioner REVEALS Trump's DESPERATE POWER GRAB
A former FTC Commissioner details how presidential attempts to remove independent agency leaders without cause challenge over a century of legal precedent and threaten the foundational balance of power in American governance.