Pivot Trump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI
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Jan 16, 2026 The hosts delve into Trump’s alarming threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests. Paramount's bold legal action against Warner Bros. throws movie deals into chaos. In tech news, Apple teams up with Google for an ambitious AI venture, reshaping the landscape. They discuss the troubling raid of a Washington Post reporter's home, and the Clintons' refusal to testify in the Epstein case raises eyebrows. A mix of serious discussion and lighter anecdotes makes for an engaging listen.
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Federal Force Tactics Threaten Democracy
- Federal officers' aggressive tactics in Minneapolis risk criminal liability and are eroding democratic norms.
- Scott Galloway urges legal accountability and legislative proposals to deter future abuses by ICE and similar agencies.
Dismissing Experts Fuels Misinformation
- Scott and Kara critique media abandoning expertise for populist man-on-the-street coverage.
- They warn that sidelining experts invites misinformation and weakens public policy responses.
Push Laws To Ensure Official Accountability
- Propose and pass laws to criminally investigate and prosecute federal officials who order violent policing.
- Prepare non-retroactive limits on pardon protections so future misconduct can be held accountable.