Politico reporter Josh Gerstein discusses why Trump's fate won't be decided by courts. Atomic veterans face benefit loss. Insomniacs find dull narrators help them sleep. Episode guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Lawyers and legal experts discuss the ongoing legal developments surrounding the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, including newly unsealed grand jury report recommending criminal charges against 21 additional individuals. They also analyze the implications of the 14th Amendment argument for Trump's eligibility and explore the standard of proof required in the case against him for insurrection. The podcast also addresses how Trump and his associates may have violated the Hatch Act and highlights the denial of Mark Meadows' motion to remove his case to federal court.

Mary McCord, a former Assistant Attorney General, discusses the recent push to create 63 new federal judgeships and its potential impact on the judiciary. Jeff Rosen, constitutional law expert, highlights the contrasting judicial legacies of Presidents Trump and Biden, emphasizing diversity on the bench. Journalist Josh Gerstein sheds light on the intricacies of judicial appointments and the influence of the Federalist Society, warning of rising partisanship. Together, they explore the lasting implications of these developments on the justice system.