
The Brian Lehrer Show Chris Wright and Pam Bondi's Senate Confirmation Hearings
Jan 16, 2025
Timothy Gardner is a climate and energy correspondent at Reuters, while Aysha Bagchi reports for USA Today on the Justice Department. They analyze the Senate confirmation hearings for Chris Wright, a controversial fossil fuel executive, whose views on climate change raised public alarm. They also discuss Pam Bondi's appointment as attorney general, focusing on her past as a prosecutor and concerns about political bias. The tensions surrounding energy policy and judicial independence create a gripping narrative about future legislative directions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Energy Confirmation Controversies
01:35 • 11min
Climate Change Concerns Amidst Energy Policy Debate
12:36 • 2min
Controversies Surrounding Attorney General Nominee's Confirmation Hearings
14:25 • 2min
Principles of Justice and Freedom of Speech
16:26 • 2min
Independence in Justice: Confirmation Concerns
18:05 • 11min
