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The judge overseeing the stolen classified documents case at former President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Club has dismissed the case, ruling that Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. This decision will likely be appealed. It’s a big swing, on a Trump trial question that’s very possibly heading on a fast track up to the United States Supreme Court. That sinking feeling is becoming pretty familiar, huh? In a special episode of Amicus for our Slate Plus subscribers, Dahlia Lithwick speaks to Matthew Seligman who had argued for the constitutionality of the special counsel last month in Judge Cannon’s courtroom in Florida. This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to the full version now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf and staff writer David Graham discuss the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally. They explore the lack of motivation for the attack and the heightened political violence in America. The podcast delves into the tragic shooting incident and its political fallout, raising concerns about the normalization of political violence and the impact on democracy.

Reporter Elizabeth Dwoskin discusses the booming trend of at-home medical tests, highlighting concerns about accuracy and FDA regulation. The podcast explores how DIY tests empower individuals, especially women, to take control of their health amidst dissatisfaction with traditional healthcare. It also delves into the potential risks and lessons learned from cases like Theranos in the wellness and medical testing industry.

This podcast discusses the impact of older people retiring, leaving young workers behind. Gen X-ers face financial unpreparedness for retirement. The rise of non-disclosure agreements in everyday life is explored. Plus, there's a segment on luxury guard dogs worth $150,000.

Georgetown Law School's Professor Lisa Heinzerling discusses the Supreme Court's power shift from agencies to corporations. The rulings reshaped regulatory practices affecting food safety, drug regulation, and industry monitoring. The episode explores the impact on individuals and the administrative state, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of recent decisions.

Aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk discusses Boeing pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government, resulting in fines and oversight. Topics include safety failures, AI in HR recruitment, MCAS software flaws, Supreme Court decisions, potential loss of government contracts, and safety concerns for passengers choosing between Airbus and Boeing planes.

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz continue to debate if Joe Biden should stay in the presidential race and who might replace him if he goes; discuss Project 2025; and ponder if Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett deserves a strange, new respect. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: George Clooney in The New York Times: I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee.Franklin Foer for The Atlantic: Biden Has Fallen Into a Psychological TrapLeigh Ann Caldwell, Marianna Sotomayor, Jacqueline Alemany, and Paul Kane for The Washington Post: Pelosi opens the door, subtly, to replacing BidenMerriam-Webster Dictionary: coronate and ideateTim Alberta for The Atlantic: Trump Is Planning For A Landslide WinRyan Teague Beckwith for MSNBC: What is Project 2025? The plans for Trump’s second term, explainedJudd Legum for Popular Information: What Trump doesn’t want you to know about Project 2025 and The alarming new power Trump will claim in a second termJames Taranto for The Wall Street Journal: Strange New RespectAnn E. Marimow for The Washington Post: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is charting her own path on the benchStephen I. Vladeck in The New York Times: The Most Interesting Justice on the Supreme Court Is Also the LoneliestJames LaRock and Jacob Hammond for Balls and Strikes: The Hollow Originalism of Amy Coney BarrettOyez: Amy Coney BarrettHere are this week’s chatters: John: Joshua Hammer for Smithsonian Magazine: Pablo Escobar’s Abandoned Hippos Are Wreaking Havoc in the Columbia JungleEmily: Andrea Robin Skinner for the Toronto Star: My stepfather sexually abused me when I was a child. My mother, Alice Munro, chose to stay with himDavid: Natasha Singer for The New York Times: Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School and City Cast DC Live Podcast Taping on Saturday, July 13Listener chatter from Researcher Julie: Alexandra Alter for The New York Times: Romance Bookstores Are Booming, Dishing ‘All the Hot Stuff You Can Imagine’ and Elisabeth Egan: Emily Henry on Writing Best-Sellers Without Tours and TikTok; Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, Ellen Gamerman, and Isabella Simonetti for The Wall Street Journal: How Dragons, Magic and Steamy Sex Took Over the Book World; and Bridgerton on Netflix For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, David, John, and Emily talk with Professor Emily Wilson about her translation of Homer’s Iliad. See The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson. See also The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson. In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot: A Novel. And Gabfest Reads now has its own site!Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Ethan ObermanResearch by Julie Huygen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior technology correspondent at Vox, Adam Clark Estes, discusses the necessity of air conditioning during extreme heatwaves and the importance of conserving energy to avoid blackouts. The podcast explores the impact of heat on the human body, strategies to stay cool in hot weather, and reactions to advocating for higher thermostat settings.

Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley questions Biden's candidacy, advocating for a new nominee amidst party support division. Concerns raised about Biden's leadership, potential scenarios if he were to drop out, and challenges in selecting a successor. Historical discrimination and national security concerns also discussed.

Freelance journalist based in Paris, Harrison Stetler, discusses the surprising outcome of the recent French elections where the far-right National Rally party gained more parliamentary seats than ever before. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by President Macron, the rise of the far right, and the complexities of forming a coalition government in France.