This Day The President vs. The Courts (Some Sunday Context)
Feb 16, 2025
The discussion dives into Trump and Musk's challenges to executive power and the courts. Historical comparisons are made to Andrew Jackson and Nixon, shedding light on past political conflicts. They explore the implications of aggressive legal strategies on governance and public accountability. The evolving landscape of political activism, including LGBTQ+ rights, is also highlighted. Tensions between executive authority and judicial checks reflect the complexities of modern governance and constitutional integrity.
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Bizarro Hundred Days
- Nicole Hemmer compares Trump's first hundred days to FDR's during the Great Depression.
- Unlike FDR, who collaborated with Congress, Trump is actively dismantling the New Deal state.
Andrew Jackson and Native American Removal
- Kelly Carter-Jackson discusses Andrew Jackson's defiance of the Supreme Court's ruling against Native American removal.
- Jackson's actions resulted in the Trail of Tears and demonstrate the harm caused when executive power goes unchecked.
De-Interneting Political Engagement
- Jody Avirgan discusses the potential for in-person political engagement during congressional recesses.
- He suggests that the demise of Twitter might push people towards more direct forms of political action.
