In this episode, we are joined by Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute, to discuss the weaponization of the Department of Justice and the broader implications of plea bargaining and charge stacking in the U.S. legal system. We dive into the erosion of jury trials, the impact of coercive plea deals, and the challenges of maintaining justice and human dignity in a system increasingly reliant on non-public procedures. We also touch on the historical context of these issues and the potential for reform.
00:00 Introduction
00:31 The Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain
04:54 Charlie Kirk Memorial Service
07:59 Foolishness of the Week
10:47 Clark Neily Introduction
12:38 Trump Truth Social Post
17:23 Plea Bargaining and Charge Stacking
22:44 Weaponization of the DOJ
26:00 Public Trust in DOJ Waning
28:41 The Constitution Right to a Jury Trial
30:45 The Role of the Supreme Court
36:39 Grand Jury Indictments
41:11 What’s Next for the DOJ
45:59 Historical Context and Legal Reform
49:10 The Importance of Jury Duty
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