Sam Bagenstos

Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and host of Talking Feds, discusses the fallout from the controversial decision to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, tied to significant resignations at the Department of Justice. Sam Bagenstos, a former general counsel for HHS and OMB, examines the chaotic governance under Elon Musk, warning of the dangers of unchecked executive power. Together, they explore the implications of these political maneuvers on law, accountability, and the fragility of government structures in the face of crisis.

Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and creator of the Talking Feds podcast, and Sam Bagenstos, a law professor at the University of Michigan and former general counsel for HHS, delve into the chaos of federal governance. Litman discusses the fallout from the 'Thursday Night Massacre' and the impact on the Department of Justice's integrity. Meanwhile, Bagenstos warns of the dangers of Elon Musk's disruptive influence on government functions, emphasizing the need to rethink our understanding of a constitutional crisis amidst shrinking federal capabilities.