Originalism, Living Constitution, and Power

-- On the Show:

-- Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and a legal analyst for ABC News, joins us to discuss her new book "Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court"

-- Donald Trump announces plans for an “Election Integrity Army” in the 2026 midterms while accusing Democrats of interference

-- Donald Trump repeatedly declares the Iran conflict over while new strikes, escalation, and military activity continue 11 weeks into the war

-- Sebastian Gorka claims the Iran war is lasting longer than just a few weeks because the Trump administration has been “too effective”

-- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett and Energy Secretary Chris Wright continue blaming Joe Biden for inflation and energy costs

-- Donald Trump gives confusing answers about vaccines, Cuba, Fort Knox, football prices, and future military operations

-- Donald Trump gives a $6.9 million no-bid contract for the Washington reflecting pool renovation to his own pool contractor

-- David gets medical testing, including an ultrasound, after some viewers speculate about his health and appearance online

-- On the Bonus Show: Democrats strategize following a court axing Virginia's new congressional map, more than a third of Americans believe the midterms will be stolen, the US will start revoking passports from those who owe child support, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:29) Trump announces an election army

(08:01) Trump keeps saying the Iran war is over

(13:12) Gorka says Iran continues because Trump's too effective

(22:12) Trump officials keep blaming Biden

(31:46) Trump hints at war with Cuba

(42:53) Sarah Isgur Interview

(1:01:35) Trump gives DC reflecting pool contract to his pool guy

(1:07:52) David's health results

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