

Dan Rayfield
Oregon Attorney General and former Oregon House Speaker, participating in the episode to discuss legal challenges to the Trump administration's proposed National Guard deployment to Portland and state-level responses.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 23min
Is Trump About To Lose His Trade War?
Dan Rayfield, the Attorney General of Oregon, joins to discuss Oregon's lawsuit against the Trump administration's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. He explains the unprecedented nature of using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs and highlights concerns about separation of powers. Rayfield shares views on how tariffs impact consumers and links economic concerns to recent election outcomes. With the Supreme Court's skepticism, the future of this tariff strategy is uncertain!

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Oct 7, 2025 • 24min
Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss
Dan Rayfield, the Attorney General of Oregon, discusses a recent landmark ruling that blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard in Portland. He reveals how Trump’s own misleading tweet backfired, undermining his legal position. Rayfield elaborates on the restrictive legal framework surrounding military actions in domestic matters and the dire implications of expanding executive power. He emphasizes the need for bipartisan support against executive overreach while outlining the coordinated efforts among states to push back legally.

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Sep 28, 2025 • 13min
Trump Threatens Troops for Portland
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins to discuss the state's readiness to counter any unlawful federal troop deployments to Portland. He highlights the current calm in the city and reflects on early federal requests. Rayfield elaborates on legal preparations to file a restraining order within hours and argues that the federal targeting is politically motivated. He also shares strategies to maintain peaceful protests and emphasizes the importance of accountability in law enforcement.

Oct 12, 2025 • 52min
From 'The Conversation': Oregon AG to Trump: There’s no rebellion here | Dan Rayfield
Dan Rayfield, Oregon's Attorney General and former House Speaker, tackles legal battles against the Trump administration concerning the National Guard's proposed deployment to Portland. He emphasizes the importance of facts in federal actions and discusses the implications of federal overreach on local governance. Meanwhile, Vani Hari, aka 'Food Babe', shares her journey from food blogging to activism, connecting her work with health policies and RFK Jr. She advocates for tougher regulations on harmful chemicals, urging a bipartisan approach to food safety.

Oct 7, 2025 • 24min
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss
Dan Rayfield, Oregon's Attorney General and architect of the state’s legal challenge against federal deployment of the National Guard, shares insights on a pivotal court ruling. He discusses how Trump's own tweet about Portland being 'war ravaged' backfired in court, showcasing the importance of constitutional law over executive power. Rayfield emphasizes the risks of expanding military use domestically and the urgent need for bipartisan support to defend civil liberties, as well as the implications for future federal actions.


