Ari Shavit, an esteemed Israeli journalist known for his insights on Israeli politics, delves into the fervent protests erupting in Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu reignites the Gaza conflict and moves to dismiss key security officials. He discusses the escalating tensions and the implications for governance in Israel. The conversation also draws parallels between Israel’s political turmoil and broader global crises, highlighting the challenges of leadership in times of unrest.
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Constitutional Crisis?
The Trump administration's assertive use of presidential power is causing a constitutional crisis.
This involves disagreements over executive authority and the courts' role in interpreting law.
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District Court Jurisdiction
The Trump administration argues that local district judges shouldn't rule on national issues.
However, district courts have historically made rulings affecting the whole country.
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National Security Claims
The Trump administration uses national security to justify actions, knowing courts are often deferential.
While deference is appropriate, courts shouldn't blindly accept national security claims without scrutiny.
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Frances Lee and Stephen Macedo's "In COVID's Wake, How Our Politics Failed Us" provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and societal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book examines the initial pandemic plans, the influence of the Wuhan lockdown, and the resulting policy decisions. It highlights the disproportionate impact on essential workers and less-privileged families, as well as the politicization of scientific discourse. The authors emphasize the need to uphold democratic values like tolerance and respect for evidence in future crises. Ultimately, the book serves as a critical examination of the pandemic response and offers valuable insights for future crisis management.
Lawless
The Miseducation of America’s Elites
Ilya Shapiro
In 'Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites,' Ilya Shapiro examines the transformation of higher education and legal education in the United States. He argues that prestigious law schools have been overtaken by radical student movements and biased faculty, leading to a decline in critical thinking, logical argumentation, and respect for opposing views. Shapiro draws from his personal experiences, including a controversial tweet that led to calls for his firing from Georgetown Law, to illustrate the institutional weaknesses and ideological capture of America’s law schools. The book warns that this trend has significant implications for the future of the legal profession, government, and society as a whole.
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by two law professors, Leah Litman and Saikrishna Prakash, to discuss the questions surrounding President Trump’s contentious use of presidential power.
Next, Israeli journalist Ari Shavit speaks with Fareed about the protests sweeping Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu restarts the war in Gaza and moves to dismiss his country’s attorney general and domestic security chief.
Finally, Richard Haass joins the show to discuss the latest in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine as American, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations travel to Riyadh for talks.
GUESTS: Leah Litman (@LeahLitman), Saikrishna Prakash, Ari Shavit (@arishavit), Richard Haass (@RichardHaass)
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