This week, Sam Bagenstos, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, dives into the groundbreaking Janus v. AFSCME ruling. He discusses how this case restricts unions' ability to collect fees and its implications for worker rights and funding. The conversation critiques the intertwining of union activities with First Amendment rights and explores the political dynamics that influence labor laws. Bagenstos also highlights the electoral effects of right-to-work laws and how unions are strategizing to stay powerful amidst these challenges.

Sam Bagenstos, a law professor at the University of Michigan and former general counsel for federal departments, and Carolyn Kennedy, former U.S. ambassador and daughter of JFK, dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the implications of funding freezes for Medicaid and essential services. Carolyn passionately critiques her cousin RFK Jr.'s nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services over public health misinformation. They also explore challenges in U.S.-Mexico relations and the rise of progressive governments in Latin America.