

Jeffrey Toobin
Feb 23, 2025
Join bestselling author and CNN legal commentator Jeffrey Toobin as he unpacks the intricacies of presidential pardons. He discusses the controversial Ford pardon of Nixon and its implications for modern politics, particularly in light of Biden and Trump. Toobin highlights the dual nature of pardons as acts of mercy and political tools, exploring historical examples and their current relevance. The discussion also touches on the ethics of pardoning decisions and their profound impact on justice and accountability in the U.S.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Unilateral Power of Presidential Pardons
01:53 • 5min
The Remarkable Pardon of Eugene V. Debs
07:13 • 3min
Nixon, Ford, and the Fallout of Watergate
09:52 • 21min
The Political Dynamics of Impeachment
30:40 • 18min
The Ethics of Presidential Pardons
48:17 • 9min
Pardons and Political Implications
56:55 • 11min
The Necessity of Presidential Pardon Power
01:07:53 • 4min