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Battle of the Branches

Will Baude
Executive Branch
Federalism
Congress
Universal Injunctions
Executive Authority
U.S. Constitution
Free Speech
Polarization
Trump V. CASA
Judicial Branch
Presidency
Congressional Power
Foreign Affairs
Political Parties
Fugitive Slave Laws
States' Rights
American History
Power Dynamics
Constitutional Amendments
War On Terror

"Battle of the Branches," a joint initiative of the UChicago Law School, the Harris School of Public Policy and the Social Sciences Division of the University of Chicago. This is part of a project that we call the Balance of Powers, which is driven by the expertise of individual faculty members from across the University of Chicago.

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Commander in Chief: Who Holds the Reins?
Q: Are there political checks on the executive power of foreign affairs and war?
Political checks exist mainly in the power of persuasion and the power to implement policy through bureaucracy, but these can be limited, especially in secretive operations.
How Did We Get Here?
Q: What inflection points define our current trajectory?
Key inflection points include events during Wilson's administration regarding foreign commitments and responses from Congress, as well as Nixon's abuses of power leading to significant legislative backlash.
How Did We Get Here?
Q: What are those changes after the Civil War?
After the Civil War, there was national consolidation, westward settlement, and a shift towards commercial policies which favored the development of a powerful federal government amidst significant challenges with reconstruction efforts.
How Did We Get Here?
Q: Have things like this happened before?
Yes, similar events in American history include significant power struggles and conflicts regarding the role of states versus the federal government and the courts, evident during the Civil War and earlier instances such as the Fugitive Slave Laws.

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Exploring the intricate dynamics of power within the American government, episodes focus on topics such as the balance of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Notable discussions dig into landmark legal rulings like universal injunctions, the tension surrounding free speech in the public forum, and the historical contexts influencing current legislative practices. Engaging with experts from law and political science, each episode aims to shed light on the implications of governmental actions and the evolution of institutional authority, addressing contemporary concerns about executive power, partisanship, and public discourse. This podcast is notable for featuring a diverse array of academic perspectives, highlig... more

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