Stu Burguiere, host of BlazeTV's "Stu Does America," digs into Gavin Newsom's attempts to restore his political image while battling wildfires and critiques the failures of California's woke leadership. Ilya Shapiro, author of "Lawless," shares his experience with cancel culture in academia and the urgent need to free higher education from ideological constraints. They discuss the growing discontent among liberal voters, the challenges facing firefighters, and how college students can combat wokeness effectively from within.

Sheldon Whitehouse believes that libertarian legal scholars have undue influence on judges and proposes changes to their engagement with the judiciary. Ilya Shapiro comments on the influence of libertarian legal scholars. They discuss the impact of Cato's MECUS program, mandated disclosures, and the tension between disclosure and free speech.

Ilya Shapiro, a senior lecturer at Georgetown Center for the Constitution and author of "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elite," shares his experiences navigating the challenges of legal education. He critiques the impact of diversity initiatives on the training of future lawyers, reflecting on controversies like those at Stanford Law School. Shapiro discusses the growing influence of activism within elite institutions, the decline of academic rigor, and the pressures shaping law school culture today, including censorship and political agendas.

Glenn Greenwald and Ilya Shapiro debate free speech on college campuses, focusing on cracking down on protests, defending civil disobedience, and discussing historical protests. They explore anti-Semitism laws, challenges faced by Israel critics, and nuances of civil disobedience in campus protests.

Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, shares insights on President Biden's controversial pardon of Hunter Biden, discussing its legal implications and political motivations. He also examines the shift toward right-wing immigration policies in Europe, balancing public perception with labor needs. Additionally, Shapiro highlights the transformative power of high school debating in overcoming glossophobia, fostering communication skills, and encouraging respectful discourse among teens. The conversation blends serious topics with personal anecdotes, adding a refreshing perspective.