Topic: Legal Process

3 chapters across the catalog

Haley's Comment
Episode 1621 9:58 - 12:09

1621: Haley's Comment

Supreme Court Review of Trump Ballot Eligibility

Legal analysts suggest the United States Supreme Court will likely focus on procedural and due process questions rather than the factual determination of whether Donald Trump engaged in an insurrection. The central issue remains whether a Secretary of State has the authority to disqualify a candidate without a criminal conviction or Congressional action.

Buffalo Feathers
Episode 1543 1:18:09 - 1:20:58

1543: Buffalo Feathers

Burden of Proof and the Brennan Doctrine

The discussion critiques the shifting public perception of legal standards, where political figures suggest defendants must prove their innocence. This is contrasted with a clip of John Brennan stating people are "innocent until alleged to be involved in criminal activity," a phrasing that critics argue dangerously undermines the actual constitutional standard of "innocent until proven guilty."

Grim Math
Episode 772 1:00:16 - 1:02:05

772: Grim Math

Guantanamo Bay, Recidivism and Legal Process

The debate over Guantanamo Bay continues with claims that 22% of released prisoners returned to the battlefield. Former detainees argue that the lack of legal process and evidentiary hearings makes the facility a "stain" on the United States. The hosts reflect on the "implacable" nature of the government spokespeople defending the facility's history.