
Josh Gerstein
Politico's senior legal affairs reporter, providing expertise on legal and political matters.
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May 13, 2024 • 11min
Don’t expect Trump’s political fate to be decided by courts
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.

Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 21min
TRUMPWORLD LEGAL LATEST & THE 14TH AMENDMENT
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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 12min
April 16, 2025: The making of the next big SCOTUS showdown
Josh Gerstein, Senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, dives into the troubling case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation raises significant questions about immigration policy and government power. The discussion unfolds the intricate legal strategies at play and examines the implications for America's checks and balances. Gerstein also highlights the dynamic between the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, suggesting a possible courtroom showdown that could reshape legal precedents around executive authority.

Mar 31, 2025 • 33min
'If You Can Keep It': Trump And Big Law Firms
In this engaging discussion, senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein and Deborah Pearlstein, Director of the Princeton University Program in Law and Public Policy, delve into Trump's aggressive tactics against major law firms. They unpack the motivations behind his confrontations and the chilling effect these actions have on legal representation. The conversation also touches on the constitutionality of executive orders and explores the ethical dilemmas lawyers face amid political pressures. Their insights illuminate the precarious balance between law, ethics, and democracy.

Dec 16, 2024 • 35min
'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Federal Judiciary
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.
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