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Weekly Roundup: May 15th, 2020

May 15, 2020

Nina Totenberg, NPR's Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, brings her expertise to a timely discussion on the Supreme Court’s stance on presidential powers and ongoing investigations. They dissect Senator Richard Burr's stock trade controversy amid the pandemic, raising questions about insider trading. Totenberg also discusses the intricacies of legal battles surrounding subpoenas for Trump's financial records, the balance between legislative oversight and executive immunity, and the implications of recent rulings. This mix of law and politics keeps listeners engaged and informed.

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Intro

2min

Insider Trading Investigations: A Senator's Scrutiny

5min

Supreme Court Updates and Remote Hearings

2min

Legal Challenges and the Presidency

9min

Exploring Thoughts and Misinformation Amid Breaks

2min

Fur, Food, and Fond Memories

5min

Exploring Easter Eggs in 'Goodnight Moon'

2min

In this week's roundup: Senator Richard Burr, Republican of North Carolina, had his cell phone seized by the FBI as they investigate his stock trades in the weeks before the coronavirus pandemic gathered steam in the U.S.

And, what will the Supreme Court say about the limits on a president's ability to forestall investigations into his conduct?

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Justice Department correspondent Ryan Lucas, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and chief legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.

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