In this thought-provoking conversation, Ron Brownstein, a seasoned political analyst, and Emily Bazelon, a legal expert from Yale, delve into the Republican party's legal strategies as the election nears, examining demographic shifts and polling trends. Former British PM Boris Johnson shares insights from his new book, championing Brexit and discussing the implications of a potential Trump presidency for Ukraine. Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent, reveals China's concerns over a second Trump term and analyzes its effects on U.S.-China relations.

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.

This week, guests Emily Bazelon, a renowned legal journalist, John Dickerson, a seasoned political journalist, David Plotz, an accomplished writer and editor, and Josh Levin, a media-focused journalist, dive into urgent discussions on political violence's roots and repercussions. They analyze the incendiary rhetoric shaping societal norms today and the pivotal role of media, particularly Fox News, in influencing public perception. The conversation also touches on the evolving political landscape as they unpack polling dynamics and candidate strategies leading into the 2024 election.

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.