AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
11min chapter
The Great and Powerful President
Advisory Opinions
Unitary Executive Theory: Power Dynamics
This chapter explores the unitary executive theory, which asserts that the president wields all executive powers under Article 2 of the Constitution. It traces the theory's development, especially during the Reagan administration, and examines its implications for presidential authority in matters like the removal of subordinate officials and the interpretation of the law. The discussion also highlights the Trump administration's legal strategies, including the use of executive orders and the role of inspectors general amidst significant personnel changes.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode