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The Oath and the Office is a weekly politics podcast unpacking presidential power, the U.S. Constitution, and the rule of law—with serious constitutional analysis and biting comedy.Brown University political science professor Corey Brettschneider teams up with comedian John Fugelsang to tackle the week’s biggest stories and what they mean for American democracy—from the Supreme Court and elections... more

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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, the subject and hero of the new film The Social Reckoning, joins Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang for an in-depth conversation about Facebook’s responsibility for January 6. How did its systems help fuel ... more

Can writing an article put you at risk of deportation? The Stanford Daily editor George Porteous joins Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang to explain how deportation fears are silencing student journalists—and why his newspaper took the Trump adm... more

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Congress has the power to impeach Trump. Will it use it?

John Fugelsang and Corey Brettschneider discuss the attack on Ilhan Omar, calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Elon Musk’s DOGE assault on USAID and Congress’s constitutional p... more

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Jack Smith turns the tables on his congressional questioners and doubles down on why he indicted Donald Trump. Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang break down the fiery hearing, the threats of prosecution against Smith, and what this battle over a... more

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George Porteous
Editor-in-chief and president of The Stanford Daily, and Stanford history undergraduate
The Stanford Daily
Episode: Report the News, Risk Deportation? Stanford Students Take On Trump
Al Green
Congressman, Texas; leading impeachment advocate
United States Congress (Texas)
Episode: Impeach Trump? Rep. Al Green Makes the Case
Ted Lieu
Congressman, California's 36th district, vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Jack Smith Fights Back—and Why the Midterms Matter (with Rep. Ted Lieu)
Mickey Dollens
Democratic legislator, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Episode: Trump’s White House Press Ban & Religious Coercion (with Mickey Dollens)
Phil Bredesen
Former governor of Tennessee (Democrat)
Former Governor of Tennessee
Episode: Bonus Episode: Is Bipartisanship Still Possible? With Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen
Bill Haslam
Former governor of Tennessee (Republican)
Former Governor of Tennessee
Episode: Bonus Episode: Is Bipartisanship Still Possible? With Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Did the Supreme Court Just Save the Election? With Skye Perryman
Glenn Kirschner
Attorney; host of Justice Matters; commentator on legal issues
Justice Matters
Episode: Will the Court Help Trump Steal the 2026 Election?
Barbara McQuade
Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan; Professor at University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
Episode: Trump’s Mafia Presidency, with Barbara McQuade

Hosts

John Fugelsang
Comedian and political commentator
Corey Brettschneider
Political science professor and constitutional scholar

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 805 ratings
  • Knowing this Matters!

    With the judges being the last stand between the “would be king” and an autocracy, you really need to know the information in these episodes. They do a deep dive in an understandable way about the current cases that are being processed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Likes Gin
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!!

    This is the best podcast to learn, enlighten and laugh! john and prof cory are the right combination of smart and witty so glad that I heard about this pod listening to another pod. Thank you for creating this podcast so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States3 months ago
  • The end of the VRA, the Supreme Court sucks

    Your podcast has become one of my favorites. You inform and entertain, perfect. The 5-4 Podcast does the same, I would love for you to have them on your show sometime. Thank you, for what you do. From the last liberal redneck in Tennessee.

    Audible
    4
    heather
    United States6 months ago
  • Exceptional

    I'm always impressed by the comprehensive knowledge presented in these podcast episodes. I very much appreciate the background work to bring us these succinct presentations. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shel Lynn
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show

    I always learn so much from this podcast. Your guests are great! And some old ladies like me listen to Aaron Parnas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjspicecat
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' mix of constitutional expertise, sharp wit and approachable explanations.
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Some listeners report audio quality problems that make parts of the conversation difficult to hear.
Reviews value the historical context, concise presentation and range of knowledgeable guests.

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Report the News, Risk Deportation? Stanford Students Take On Trump
Q: What did the judge conclude about the government's use of immigration powers here against the people whose political expression they happened to disprove of?
Porteous says Judge Weiss ruled that targeting people for deportation based strictly on speech violated the First Amendment, while the arbitrary and unclear enforcement also violated the Fifth Amendment.
Report the News, Risk Deportation? Stanford Students Take On Trump
Q: How did this get going?
Porteous says the newspaper acted after international students began avoiding journalism, requesting removal of their names and quotes, and declining to participate because they feared deportation over political speech. The Daily partnered with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and filed suit independently.
Jack Smith Fights Back—and Why the Midterms Matter (with Rep. Ted Lieu)
Q: What legislative steps are being proposed to curb presidential abuses and enhance oversight?
Proposals include an AI Kill Switch Act, creation or empowerment of regulatory agencies, and laws limiting the pardon power with justification requirements, and to restore oversight and potential prosecutions in the future.
Jack Smith Fights Back—and Why the Midterms Matter (with Rep. Ted Lieu)
Q: Why is regulation of AI framed as essential rather than a hindrance to innovation?
Regulation is needed to create brakes and safety measures (a 'kill switch'), while acknowledging management of risk in complex technologies like AI, much as with FDA-regulated areas.
Jack Smith Fights Back—and Why the Midterms Matter (with Rep. Ted Lieu)
Q: What struck you most about Jack Smith's testimony?
The host notes the direct, dispassionate presentation and the clear articulation of crimes, contrasting it with prior testimonies and stressing the seriousness of the evidence.

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Weekly conversations pair constitutional scholar Corey Brettschneider's analysis with comedian and political commentator John Fugelsang's sharp wit. They connect current events to constitutional principles, including executive power, checks and balances, civil liberties, elections, religious freedom and the rule of law. The format combines host-led discussion with interviews featuring lawmakers, legal experts, advocates and public figures, who bring professional and firsthand perspectives to the issues under discussion. Historical context and practical questions about accountability and civic action recur alongside critiques of current political developments. The tone is politically engaged but explanatory, making complex legal and governme... more

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