Michael Waldman

Michael Waldman, President and C.E.O. of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School, discusses the troubling conflicts between Donald Trump and the judiciary. He highlights Trump's public attacks on judges and the implications for judicial independence. The conversation explores the potential for a constitutional crisis, the judiciary's role in checking executive power, and historical precedents of presidential defiance against court rulings. Waldman emphasizes the challenges of maintaining the rule of law amidst escalating political tensions.

Guests Michael Waldman and Brian Fallon join the podcast to discuss the historical context of the Supreme Court, progressive engagement with the courts, the need for strategic thinking about the federal judiciary, proposals for court reform, and Demand Justice's plan to restore balance in the Supreme Court. They also explore the lack of trust and confusion in interpreting court decisions.

What happens when the public loses faith in the Supreme Court? Michael Waldman is the president of the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. He’s out with a new book called The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America. He joins Preet to discuss the history of SCOTUS overreaches and how the ensuing public backlash has shaped American politics. Plus, Preet reacts to Donald Trump’s arraignment in the classified documents case.For bonus Stay Tuned material, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.   For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumps-2nd-rodeo-scotus-overreaches/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Holder, the 82nd Attorney General and chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, teams up with Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, to delve into voter suppression and the importance of civic engagement. They discuss gerrymandering tactics and their impact on representation, the challenges faced by voters in red versus blue states, and the evolving strategies of political parties around election integrity. Both emphasize the urgent need for reforms to protect democracy and encourage everyone to participate actively in elections.

Dan Pfeiffer analyzes polls on President Biden's prospects in 2024. Patrick Svitek provides insight into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment hearing. Michael Waldman debunks Justice Alito's arguments against Supreme Court oversight.