Special guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen, leading experts on Donald Trump's disqualification under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, discuss the arguments made in court and in the media. They cover topics such as confirmatory evidence, interpretation of Section 3, critiques of enforcement, understanding departmentalism, the nature of law and constitution, risks of political retaliation and violence, disqualification vs punishment, the psychology of judges, judicial restraint, the importance of judges ruling on cases, and the extent of Supreme Court authority.

Legal experts William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen continue their exclusive discussion on the enforceability of Section Three of the 14th Amendment, exploring its potential application to Donald Trump and others. They analyze Congress's role in enforcement, discuss recent cases related to the January 6th insurrection, and raise questions about who has the authority to interpret the Constitution. The podcast also delves into the concept of rebellion, the president's obligations, and the exclusion of specific individuals from office.

Distinguished authors of a major article on the 14th Amendment, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen, discuss the disqualification of Donald Trump. They explore Section Three of the Amendment, the uncertainty of the Constitution's future, the importance of historical originalism, the power of amendments, duties to enforce the Constitution, technicalities of aid and comfort, lessons from the Civil War, the historical context of the 14th Amendment, and potential constitutional crises.