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  • The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump with Dahlia Lithwick

    The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump with Dahlia Lithwick
    2025/11/06
    This week on The Oath and The Office, Corey and John trace the pattern of Trump’s lawlessness — from unions suing over his surveillance of non-citizens’ social media to his effort to strip gun rights from marijuana users, a selective “law and order” move aimed at his non-allies.

    Then Corey sits down with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick for a wide-ranging conversation about the Supreme Court tariffs case — and what it could mean for the limits of presidential power. Together they explore three central issues: Trump’s abuse of emergency powers, the DOJ’s misleading statements in court, and what Corey and Dahlia agree amounts to a DOJ shakedown.

    It’s a conversation about how far Trump’s lawlessness has gone — and whether this case might finally be where the courts push back.
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  • Rep. Ted Lieu on Stopping Trump’s Power Grabs — From Tariffs to Nukes

    Rep. Ted Lieu on Stopping Trump’s Power Grabs — From Tariffs to Nukes
    2025/10/30
    Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang trace how “no taxation without representation” connects to today’s fight against Trump-style presidential overreach. Corey discusses his Supreme Court brief on tariffs and the Founders’ vision for congressional control. Then, California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu joins the guys to discuss his bill banning first-strike nuclear attacks without congressional approval — a bold move to stop the next Trump from seizing unchecked power.

    From tariffs to nukes, this is the battle to save Congress’s role — and our democracy itself.
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    59 分
  • When Courts Fail and Universities Fight Back

    When Courts Fail and Universities Fight Back
    2025/10/23
    In this week’s episode of The Oath and The Office, Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang break down a deeply concerning new ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals — one that sides with Trump and the military, expanding executive power and eroding the cornerstone principle of civilian control.

    Corey explains how this decision, though largely overlooked, fits into a broader trend of judicial retreat: courts stepping back from their constitutional role as a check on power. From the weakening of voting rights to the courts’ growing deference to the executive branch, this case reveals how democracy can be hollowed out not in one blow, but by a series of quiet decisions.

    They also turn to Brown University’s rejection of Trump’s so-called “Academic Freedom Compact” — a rare act of institutional courage in an era when too many are willing to trade truth for access.

    Plus, Corey shares what he saw and experienced at the No Kings March in New York City and they feature audio from the rally. Hear what democracy sounds like, then watch Corey’s full field report here: youtube.com/watch?v=laNgItx5swk&t=299s
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    55 分
  • Trump’s Self-Coup: The Three Prosecutions that Expose It

    Trump’s Self-Coup: The Three Prosecutions that Expose It
    2025/10/16
    Three prosecutions. One plan.
    In this episode of The Oath and The Office, Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang trace how the cases against Letitia James, James Comey, and soon John Bolton all fit into a single story — Donald Trump’s ongoing self-coup. These prosecutions aren’t random. They’re part of an authoritarian blueprint to punish independent officials and destroy the separation of powers.

    We’ll break down why the charges are constitutionally baseless, how Trump is turning the justice system into a weapon, and why even fair-minded judges may not be enough to stop him. The Founders gave us juries as the last line of defense — but can that safeguard still hold in the age of presidential impunity?

    From threats to use the Insurrection Act against protesters in Portland and Chicago to his abuse of emergency powers for 100% tariffs on China, this episode follows a single, chilling through-line: unchecked presidential power.

    We also discuss a major Supreme Court case challenging state bans on abusive “conversion therapy” for minors — and why its First Amendment reasoning is dangerously wrong, twisting the idea of free speech to protect a harmful and discredited practice.
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    53 分
  • The Rule of Law on Trial — Jake Tapper on America’s Legal Crossroads

    The Rule of Law on Trial — Jake Tapper on America’s Legal Crossroads
    2025/10/09
    Is the rule of law still standing—or slipping away?
    Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang unpack the week’s biggest threats: ICE’s rogue Chicago raid, Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard for political ends, and the myth of the “deep state”.
    Then, CNN’s Jake Tapper joins to discuss his new book Race Against Terror—and how an Obama-era case to try an accused terrorist in U.S. court - showed the rule of law at its best.
    Can that precedent survive today’s assaults on truth and justice?
    Smart, urgent, and deeply relevant—this episode of The Oath and The Office is a masterclass in how democracy defends itself.
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    1 時間 10 分
  • Trump Targets Comey — and the Shutdown Showdown | Malcolm Nance

    Trump Targets Comey — and the Shutdown Showdown | Malcolm Nance
    2025/10/02
    On this episode of The Oath and The Office, Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang examine two urgent threats to American democracy before welcoming New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Nance.
    • The Comey indictment — moving forward without evidence, it shows Trump’s effort to weaponize the law and shut down democracy.
    • The shutdown — more than a budget standoff. Trump and Pete Hegseth’s rhetoric, plus threats of military crackdowns, reveal a “hard coup” strategy.
    • Malcolm Nance — MSNBC analyst, counterterrorism expert, and Ukraine war veteran, on Russian disinformation, QAnon, and the global fight against authoritarianism.
    Subscribe for weekly conversations on how to defend the Constitution.

    #Trump #Comey #MalcolmNance #Democracy
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Trump and Bondi are Coming for Free Speech

    Trump and Bondi are Coming for Free Speech
    2025/09/25
    Trump’s politics of division—friends vs. enemies—has now turned on the First Amendment itself. Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang expose how Pam Bondi distorts the law on “hate speech,” why Jimmy Kimmel's forced silence under political pressure is a textbook abuse of power, and how Stephen Miller’s authoritarian funeral speech reveals the danger of Trump’s movement. Satire, dissent, and free expression are on the line.
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    55 分
  • Trump Turns Kirk’s Killing Into a Weapon

    Trump Turns Kirk’s Killing Into a Weapon
    2025/09/18
    Corey Brettschneider and his cohost John Fugelsang examine how Donald Trump is exploiting the tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s killing—turning grief into a retribution narrative—and the danger that poses to American democracy. Corey places this moment in historical perspective, tracing how Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Lyndon B. Johnson responded to political violence and constitutional crisis, and what their choices teach us today. From there, the hosts turn to the present: the real-world consequences of incendiary rhetoric for civil liberties, the erosion of democratic guardrails, and the widening split between two information universes. Corey also connects these threads to Nixon’s abuses of executive power and what recent court battles reveal about the pressure on judicial independence. They close the episode by taking audience questions, bringing the discussion directly into today’s constitutional debates.
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