The Editors Episode 804: CDC Shakeup
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Sep 2, 2025 The podcast dives into the controversial recent shakeup at the CDC and the pressing need for reforms in public health leadership. It analyzes a pivotal Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential powers over tariffs and explores the intricate relationship between government investment and private business, particularly in Intel. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the cultural nostalgia of autumn, including high school football traditions and seasonal grilling. There’s also a discussion on distrust in public health due to pandemic responses and the complex narrative around vaccine efficacy.
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Court Rejects Broad Presidential Tariff Power
- The appeals court found Trump's blanket tariff regime exceeded statutory authority under the IEPA.
- The decision signals Congress, not the president, should wield major taxation and tariff powers.
Catastrophe Claims Versus Statutory Limits
- The administration argues overturning tariffs would cause catastrophic economic harm, but that claim is overstated.
- Legal debate centers on whether foreign affairs/national security claims let the president subsume congressional tariff power.
Delegation Threatens Constitutional Order
- Charlie Cooke argues Article I vests taxing and tariff powers in Congress and delegating them broadly is unconstitutional.
- He warns national security arguments cannot swallow core Article I powers without undermining the Constitution.
