7 chapters across the catalog
JD Vance challenged CNN's Dana Bash regarding the role of Kamala Harris in managing the executive branch during Joe Biden's perceived cognitive decline. Vance questioned why senior Democrats and the Vice President allegedly covered for Biden's condition until he became a political liability. The Yale Law graduate also characterized Harris as a "chameleon" who shifts her policy positions to suit different audiences.
Jennifer Sung's Ninth Circuit Confirmation Hearing
Judicial nominee Jennifer Sung faced intense questioning from Senator John Kennedy regarding a letter she signed calling Justice Brett Kavanaugh "morally bankrupt." Sung repeatedly refused to answer whether she still held that personal opinion, characterizing her previous statements as "rhetorical advocacy" while under oath.
FTO Passport Revocation Act, Ted Poe and Edward Snowden
Texas Congressman Ted Poe introduced the "FTO Passport Revocation Act" to strip the passports of Americans fighting for ISIS. The hosts discuss the constitutionality of this move, noting that the Yale Law Journal previously argued there is no current legal authority to revoke passports for such reasons, including in the case of Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden Passport Revocation, Yale Law Journal
The hosts discuss the legality of the State Department revoking Edward Snowden's passport. They cite a Yale Law Journal article arguing that a U.S. citizen has a constitutional right to a means of identification while abroad and that the government lacks the legal precedence to cancel a passport without contesting citizenship in court.
Ronan Farrow Background, Yale Law, Intelligence Recruitment
Ronan Farrow's rapid academic advancement, graduating college at 15 and law school at 16, is framed as a typical profile for intelligence recruitment. His career path through UNICEF, the Obama administration under Richard Holbrooke, and the State Department under Hillary Clinton is examined alongside his transition to MSNBC.
The discussion focuses on Jeh Johnson's previous statements regarding the "tipping point" where the legal authority for the War on Terror might end. The hosts explore the implications of a perpetual wartime footing and the use of drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson delivers a speech at Yale Law School stating that "belligerent" U.S. citizens are valid military targets and do not enjoy immunity from drone strikes. The hosts analyze the dictionary definition of "belligerent," noting its broadness. They express concern that the term could be applied to anyone argumentative or "chippy," including themselves.
