Tom Schoenberg

Tom Schoenberg, a senior reporter at Bloomberg, delves into the complex relationship between presidential pardons and banking access, revealing that banks can still deny services despite pardons. He highlights cases like Elliot Broidy and Mahmoud Reza Banki, showcasing the challenges pardoned individuals face. Meanwhile, Joshua Kastenberg, a law professor and former military judge, analyzes the legality of using the military for domestic protests, discussing the risks outlined by the Posse Comitatus Act and the peril of treating protests as insurgencies.

Andrew Willinger, a Second Amendment expert, discusses critical federal gun-possession laws and the evolving landscape of state restrictions after recent court rulings. Robert Mintz, a former federal prosecutor, highlights the complexities of the emergency-aid exception to warrant requirements, shedding light on ongoing Supreme Court deliberations. Tom Schoenberg reveals the surprising impact of presidential pardons on banking access, detailing how criminal histories complicate financial relationships.

Lauren Saidel-Baker, an economist from ITR Economics, discusses the latest U.S. PCE data and its implications for the economy. Tom Schoenberg tackles the accusations against short-seller Andrew Left, exploring the legal ramifications. Steven Major sheds light on bond market dynamics amid rising yields. Nathan Dean analyzes the aura surrounding Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, weighing political strategies against economic conditions. Each guest brings unique insights, connecting finance and politics in a fascinating discussion.