

Accused 911 Mastermind Gets Deal to Avoid Death Penalty
Aug 2, 2024
Matthew Waxman, a Columbia Law School professor, discusses the controversial plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, revealing the emotional turmoil faced by victims' families. John Bergmayer, Legal Director at Public Knowledge, examines a recent Fifth Circuit ruling limiting federal agency power, emphasizing its implications for communications regulation and the Universal Service Program. Together, they navigate the pressing issues of justice and administrative law in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Justice Deferred: The 9/11 Plea Deal Dilemma
02:02 • 10min
Legal Challenges to Federal Agency Authority and Business Solutions
12:28 • 3min
Navigating Universal Service and Agency Authority
15:52 • 10min
FCC's Legal Battles and Universal Service Fund
26:00 • 7min
Fifth Circuit's Activism in Administrative Law
32:34 • 4min
Consumer Rights Advocacy and Tech Support for Small Businesses
36:33 • 2min