The Docket: What Is Executive Privilege And What Are Its Limits?
The NPR Politics Podcast
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The Origins and Impact of Executive Privilege
This chapter explores the historical roots of executive privilege, particularly during the Watergate scandal and key Supreme Court rulings from 1974. It highlights the tension between presidential confidentiality and accountability, focusing on Nixon's presidency and the implications of court decisions on the balance of power. The discussion also addresses current perspectives on executive privilege in light of the Supreme Court's conservative majority.
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