Shawn Musgrave

Mark Lemley, the director of Stanford's law program, discusses his lawsuit against DOGE for violating the Privacy Act. He warns of the dangerous concentration of power within the executive branch and highlights the fragile role of the courts as defenders of constitutional rights. Shawn Musgrave elaborates on the legal battles against the Trump administration, focusing on the erosion of due process and the troubling shift in loyalty within the Justice Department. Together, they emphasize the importance of resilience in the face of ongoing governmental overreach.

Nancy Gertner, a retired federal judge and Harvard Law lecturer, teams up with Shawn Musgrave, senior counsel at The Intercept, to dissect the current legal tumult facing the Trump administration. They discuss how executive overreach is testing the limits of presidential power, with courts acting as a crucial check. The conversation delves into the implications of governmental actions that flout court rulings and Congress’s role—or lack thereof—in maintaining checks and balances, underscoring the urgent need for civic engagement to protect democracy.

Join TikTok star Alex Pearlman, with nearly 3 million followers, alongside reporter Jessica Washington and legal expert Shawn Musgrave, as they dive into the Supreme Court's pivotal decision on TikTok's future. Pearlman argues for clearer regulations on tech algorithms, pointing out the hypocrisy in government criticism of TikTok while overlooking similar actions by other platforms. The trio discusses the delicate balance between national security concerns and First Amendment rights, along with the implications for creators and the broader digital landscape.