Exploring the Controversy Surrounding Special Councils in the Justice Department

Co-authors Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer join the podcast to discuss their book, After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency, and the need to reform presidential power. But first, a protest and a dinner party at a Berkeley Law School dean's house. Did the location qualify as a public forum? Sarah and David evaluate.

The Agenda:

—Dean of Berkeley Law School and a Palestinian Protest: 1A protection?

—How to go about civil disobedience

—Reforming the Insurrection Act

—The need for bipartisan support in reforming presidential powers

—Did Donald Trump abuse the pardon power as president?

—Special counsels and the fear of rigging prosecutions

Show Notes:

—The Logan Act

—The American Law Institute

—David's Sunday column

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