Opening Arguments The Kirkstag Fire
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Sep 19, 2025 The discussion dives into the controversial assassination of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk and the legal ramifications surrounding it. Is there a constitutional basis for labeling groups as 'domestic terrorists'? The hosts analyze state workarounds for COVID vaccine access amid federal restrictions. They also explore Trump's ongoing libel lawsuits against the media, paralleling them with a historical libel case from Theodore Roosevelt's era. The need for independent media becomes imperative in light of these developments.
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President Can't Designate Domestic Terrorist Group
- There is no statutory mechanism for the president to designate a domestic terrorist organization in U.S. law.
- Federal law only provides a process to designate foreign terrorist organizations, not domestic ones.
Walkthrough Of Tyler Robinson Indictment
- Matt reviews the Tyler Robinson indictment and notes enhanced charges for political motive and presence of a child.
- He explains obstruction, tampering, and witness-tampering allegations including texts directing a roommate to delete messages.
Assassination Could Create A 'State Of Exception'
- The hosts compare the political reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination to a Reichstag-style moment used to justify extraordinary measures.
- They warn such events can be manipulated to create a 'state of exception' that erodes civil liberties.
