Emily Bazelon

Emily Bazelon, a Yale Law School professor and New York Times Magazine staff writer, discusses the unprecedented shift in U.S. governance under Trump. She analyzes his extensive use of executive orders and the resulting pressure on the judiciary. With Congress sidelined, she highlights how the courts are responding to this challenge, emphasizing their crucial role and recent significant rulings. The conversation also touches on the politicization of the judiciary and the implications for the rule of law as tensions between the branches of government escalate.

Legal expert and journalist Emily Bazelon joins in to dissect the Supreme Court's decisions on presidential immunity and the future of Joe Biden's nomination. The discussion covers Trump's immunity, the Biden campaign's strategies, and the impact of recent court rulings favoring corporate influence over regulatory power.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon discusses Justice Alito's flag controversy and calls for judicial impartiality. The podcast also covers new centrism in Washington, Scarlett Johansson's voice controversy with OpenAI, and the rise of a new centrism. The conversation touches on Supreme Court composition, calls for structural reform, concerns about democracy, and activism for change.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss the possibility of Joe Biden stepping down and potential replacements, Project 2025, and the impact of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. They also delve into Trump's strategic plans, government effectiveness, optimizing supply chains with AI, and the complexities of conservative legal interpretation.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, journalist John Dickerson, and host David Plotz analyze the upcoming presidential debates, the Surgeon General's call for social media warnings, California's smartphone ban, one-party rule consequences, and the impact of social media on teenagers' mental health.

Legal experts Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance discuss the judge warning Trump of potential jail time for violating a gag order in his criminal trial. They explore Trump's confrontational stance, potential Supreme Court appeals, and the challenges to democracy posed by political manipulation and corruption.

Emily Bazelon, a prominent journalist, joins seasoned political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz to dive into the quirks of political discourse. They discuss Democrats framing JD Vance and Donald Trump's narratives as 'weird,' engaging insights on Kamala Harris's multicultural roots, and evaluate potential vice presidential picks. The trio also reflects on Biden's Supreme Court reform efforts and the cultural implications of modern political strategies. Torie Bosche shares her thoughts on the Edith Roller Journals, weaving personal history with political lessons.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political commentator John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss Biden's disastrous debate performance, Trump's aggressive lying, challenges for fact-checking, and speculations on Biden's withdrawal. They analyze potential scenarios, crafting a positive narrative for Biden, and implications for the election, highlighting the complexities of post-debate dynamics.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon discusses Trump's trial revelations, campus protests in Gaza, and Supreme Court's immunity case. Highlights include Trump's campaign strategies, election fraud debates, and balancing free speech on campus amidst protests.

Listen to MSNBC's Melissa Murray and guests Brendan Buck, Christina Greer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Leah Litman, Johnathan Greenberg, Emily Bazelon, and Jill Wine-Banks discuss Trump's legal battles, House GOP chaos, Kevin McCarthy's removal, and the George Santos scandal.