Topic: Legal Memos

2 chapters across the catalog

We're Working!
Episode 1674 27:30 - 30:00

1674: We're Working!

Van Jones and Internal Democratic Party Panic

CNN commentator Van Jones reports "full-scale panic" behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, with officials exchanging legal memos via WhatsApp to explore replacement options. The discussion suggests that a transition to Vice President Kamala Harris is being actively planned despite public denials.

Showly
Episode 1159 2:21:56 - 2:25:51

1159: Showly

Office of Legal Counsel, Legal Immunity Functions

An educational segment featuring Cheryl Atkisson explores the secretive Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The OLC provides legal opinions that federal agencies treat as official decisions, effectively granting legal immunity to those who follow them. The discussion references the "torture memos" as a primary example of the OLC's power to define the legality of government actions.