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After the Trump administration launched a massive Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota, protesters gathered to defend immigrant neighbors. Renee Nicole Good, a mother of a six year old, showed up with her wife and dog to film altercations between officers and community members. What happened next changed everything. Guest: Jon Collins, senior reporter on the Minnesota Publi... more

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The Supreme Court wrapped up a year of giving Trump and the Republican Party nearly everything they could want. And even in the final, birthright citizenship case, what is remarkable is not that Trump lost, but how close he came to winning that one t... more

It was a weird and wild ride as the Supreme Court handed down the last decisions of the term that started all the way back in October of 2025. We were so much younger then. After 58 argued cases and a steady, sneaky stream of shadow docket orders, th... more

The Gilded Age has nothing on the present when it comes to a huge—and growing—portion of wealth being controlled by a smaller and smaller group of men—and they’re doing their best to keep it that way. Must everything that goes up come down?

Guest: P... more

The end is nigh! Or, the end of this Supreme Court term is nigh, at least.  

On the second to last day of this term, the court’s right wingers delivered a sweeping ruling that will reshape the federal government for years to come. In Trump v. Slaugh... more

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Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World and former co-host of Pod Save America
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Christina Cauterucci
Senior writer, Slate
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Reverend Jeff Hood
Minister who works with death row inmates and activist against the death penalty
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Maurice Chema
Staff writer at the Marshall Project, author of Let the Lord Sort Them, The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty
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Rebecca Nagel
Host of First America, Indigenous law and history expert
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David Gans
Director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship Program at the Constitutional Accountability Center; constitutional scholar
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Episode: Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Guns, Weed, and the Forgotten Framers

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Lizzie O'Leary
Host with broad coverage across current events and governance topics
David Plotz
Host/Panelist with a focus on politics and policy analysis
Emily Bazelon
Host/Panelist with emphasis on law, civil rights, and policy
Dahlia Lithwick
Host/Panelist focusing on law, justice, and the judiciary
Elizabeth Spires
Host/Panelist with background in finance and policy discussions

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    amin
    6 months ago
  • Lame excuse for a podcast.

    About the most lame podcast I’ve ever heard. Lots of fake news. Don’t waste your time on this dribble.

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Guns, Weed, and the Forgotten Framers
Q: How does the narrative of the Black Conventions intersect with today's constitutional jurisprudence, especially around Bruen and positive rights?
The conversations show that the Reconstruction-era push for protection and positive rights challenges a purely colorblind reading of the Constitution, suggesting that modern jurisprudence should consider historical protections and the government's duty to protect all citizens, not just neutral non-interference.
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Guns, Weed, and the Forgotten Framers
Q: Can you summarize the black conventions and their contribution to the Reconstruction era's constitutional imagination?
Black conventions emerged as organized, mass gatherings where Black Americans asserted rights, insisted on protection by the state, and framed equality as a multiracial democracy, influencing how the 14th and 15th Amendments were understood and applied, including calls for education access and positive government duties.
Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | Why America Is Spiritually Broken and How to Fix It
Q: How can the Democratic Party appeal to disaffected conservatives and urban voters alike?
Murphy emphasizes expanding the tent, engaging in genuine conversation with voters who feel left out, and offering big, emotionally resonant solutions like universal service and unrigging the economy rather than simply opposing Trump.
Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | Why America Is Spiritually Broken and How to Fix It
Q: What role does money in politics play in the crisis, and what reforms do you propose?
He argues money corrupts both parties and advocates for bold steps including a constitutional amendment to ban corporate and dark money, public financing ideas, and disclosure requirements to unrig democracy.
Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | Why America Is Spiritually Broken and How to Fix It
Q: Why did you write this book as a senator, and how did your experiences shape its themes?
Murphy explains the book answers why the country is spiritually unspooled, not just what the political moment looks like, drawing on personal experiences like meeting Izzy on The Walk and observing the gun violence crisis to illustrate deeper cultural and economic forces.

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The show consistently covers politics, policy, and current events through a measured, policy-focused lens. Episodes often weave legal analysis, investigative reporting, and political commentary to unpack how institutions, elections, and technology shape public life. Noteworthy strengths include a willingness to foreground expert guests—from journalists to policymakers—and to ground discussions in real-world cases (such as immigration enforcement and regulatory debates) while balancing narrative and analytical approaches. The format tends to feature informed debate, data-driven context, and attention to the practical implications of policy decisions, making it a strong pick for listeners who want clarity on complex issues and a platform that... more

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