Topic: Prosecutorial Discretion

2 chapters across the catalog

Imperial News
Episode 673 17:56 - 24:08

673: Imperial News

Executive Action Payload, Teleprompter Usage and Political Theater

The discussion continues regarding Obama's Chicago appearance, focusing on his defense of executive actions on immigration. The hosts point out his use of the slogan "felons, not families" and his admission of going "off-script." They critique the omnipresence of giant teleprompters at presidential events, suggesting the "emperor has no clothes" regarding spontaneous political speech.

Taboose
Episode 672 1:52:02 - 1:58:06

672: Taboose

Immigration Executive Action, Prosecutorial Discretion

The debate over President Obama's executive action on immigration is analyzed through the lens of "prosecutorial discretion." The hosts argue that the media and politicians are ignoring the legal reality that the policy simply instructs agencies to prioritize felons for deportation over families.