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Jul 1, 2024 • 46min

SCOTUS Hands Trump Presidential Immunity

The podcast explores SCOTUS decision granting Trump immunity for official acts as president, further hobbles the administrative state with serious government consequences. They discuss implications, ruling on presidential immunity, Justice Sotomayor's dissent, potential abuse of power, Justice Jackson's dissent on democratic accountability, challenges to agency regulations, and a case remanded to the Fifth Circuit for review.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 6min

The Supreme Court Makes Its Biggest Power Grab in a Generation

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's major power shift, overturning the Chevron doctrine and impacting regulatory decisions. They also cover criminalizing homelessness, charging January 6th insurrectionists, and controversial statements on abortion. A tough day at 1 First Street indeed.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 2min

SCOTUS Dodges the Question of Emergency Abortions

Legal expert Fatima Goss-Graves joins the hosts to dissect SCOTUS dodging the emergency abortion question. They analyze the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decisions on the administrative state, clean air, and big pharma.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 40min

SCOTUS Greenlights Government Corruption

The podcast discusses the implications of government corruption rulings, including a case on emergency pregnancy care. They explore Supreme Court decisions favoring corruption, controversies around accepting gifts from billionaires, and Justice Kagan's views on corruption laws. The hosts touch on social media censorship, standing issues in court cases, and the impact of political gifts on conservative interests.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 40min

A Very DC Saturday Night

The Second Gentleman and a legal expert discuss SCOTUS decisions, court reform, and domestic violence cases. They play a game, talk about gun regulations, and analyze Court's rulings on liberty interests of non-citizen spouses. Former AG Holder joins in for a lighthearted segment.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 33min

SCOTUS's Indefensible Delay in Trump's Immunity Case

The podcast delves into Supreme Court decisions on repatriation taxes, malicious prosecution, federal rules of evidence, and retaliatory arrests. They express concern over the delayed progress on Trump's immunity case and discuss potential implications for shareholders. The hosts also speculate on justices' opinions, tease a live show with special guests, and express gratitude towards an occupational therapist.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 17min

Mifepristone Stays on the Market (live from Tribeca!)

New York Magazine journalist Irin Carmon discusses the practical effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone in front of a live audience at the Tribeca Festival. The hosts analyze recent court opinions, including the FDA approval of mifepristone for medication abortion and legal battles over abortion pills. They also reflect on accomplishments, set goals for the year, and discuss court agency deference, science, and potential Chevron overruling.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 43min

The Textualist Case for Mass Shootings

Leah and Melissa discuss the Court's decision on bump stock ban, exploring textualist arguments. They analyze trigger function interpretations, Justice Sotomayor's dissent, and potential effects on gun regulations. The episode delves into Justice Alito's views, Congressional action, and concerns about increased gun violence.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 10min

Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban

Molly Duane, Lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, discusses the disheartening outcome of the Zurawski case in Texas, highlighting stories of women who testified. The podcast also covers recent Supreme Court decisions on bankruptcy, tax law, and health care for Native American reservations, exploring the tension between tribes and the government.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 12min

Flags, Feuds, and Roberts' Rebuff

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court drama, including the Alitos' flag controversy. They analyze federal-state conflicts in banking laws, lack of agency in court reporting, and a feminist twist in a personal letter. The hosts explore women's rights, Justice Alito's perspectives, ethical considerations, emotional preparation for court opinions, and a summer drink recipe called the Martha Rita.

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