Elizabeth Goytin

Ian Millhiser, a Supreme Court expert from Vox, and Elizabeth Goytin, co-director at the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program, delve into the unprecedented use of emergency powers by President Trump. They discuss the implications of his emergency declarations, particularly how they've impacted trade and immigration. The conversation also explores ongoing legal battles over the legitimacy of these actions and raises critical questions about the future of presidential powers and the need for legislative reform to prevent abuses.

Ellen Schrecker, a historian specializing in McCarthyism's impact on academia, shares insights on today's oppressive university climate mirroring that era. Elizabeth Goytin discusses the legal implications of Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein emphasizes the tension between executive power and judicial oversight. The discussion also delves into electoral integrity, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and ongoing struggles for academic freedom, revealing critical socio-political dynamics of our time.