11/05/2023: John Eastman, Our Problem is Your Responsibility, Monkey Island
Nov 6, 2023
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John Eastman, conservative former law professor who championed a radical legal theory to keep President Trump in power, discusses his legal strategy and innocence in Georgia’s election conspiracy case. Social Security's mistakes are your responsibility, monkeys on an island reveal scientific discoveries, and the study on how hurricanes impact monkeys and its implications for humanity.
John Eastman, a conservative former law professor, championed a radical legal theory to keep President Trump in power, but now faces charges in Georgia's election conspiracy case.
The podcast highlights the financial burden placed on individuals for Social Security's mistakes, as erroneous benefit payments can lead to significant repayments and even the loss of homes.
Deep dives
Investigating a Cold Case Murder in the Family
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's personal journey of uncovering the unsolved murder of their wife's great-grandmother. The speaker explores the possibility that the beloved family patriarch may have been responsible for the crime. The episode follows the investigation, highlighting key revelations and insights along the way.
The Controversial Legal Advice Given to Donald Trump
The podcast discusses the legal advice provided by John Eastman to former President Donald Trump. Eastman, a little-known law professor, was instrumental in Trump's efforts to contest the election results. However, his strategy was criticized by a judge who called it a coup in search of an illegal theory. Eastman now faces criminal charges in Georgia related to the election.
Government Miscalculations and Social Security Debt
The podcast sheds light on the stories of individuals who received erroneous Social Security benefit payments and were later asked to repay large sums of money. The shocking cases include a couple who owed $51,887 due to government miscalculations and faced the possibility of losing their home. The episode raises concerns about the lack of accountability and the financial burden placed on individuals for the agency's mistakes.
Studying Hurricane-Stressed Monkeys for Insights
The podcast explores a unique research project on a remote island inhabited by rhesus macaque monkeys. Scientists study the long-term effects of a devastating hurricane on the monkeys' health and behavior, given their genetic and physiological similarities to humans. The episode highlights the monkeys' adaptability, changes in their social interactions, and the implications for understanding human resilience in the face of environmental crises.
Scott Pelley interviews John Eastman, the conservative former law professor who championed a radical legal theory to keep President Trump in power. Eastman is now facing charges in Georgia’s election conspiracy case. He has pleaded not guilty. Few people realize it, but Social Security’s mistakes are your responsibility. It often doesn’t matter if it’s not your fault – you still must pay. Anderson Cooper reports. Lesley Stahl travels to an island completely inhabited by monkeys. It’s not open to the public. Researchers have been studying the monkeys for decades. Learn about the behavioral scientific discoveries that may apply to humans.