Left's 14th Amendment Fantasies, Novak's Big Victory, and 9/11 Memories, with Alan Dershowitz and Marcellus Wiley | Ep. 624

Sep 11, 2023

Alan Dershowitz, a prominent lawyer and constitutional scholar, discusses the left's attempt to use the 14th Amendment against Trump, raising concerns about democracy and legal precedents. Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley shares insights on Novak Djokovic’s win at the U.S. Open amid vaccination controversy, and reflects on Coco Gauff's inspiring rise. They also debate political narratives affecting athletes, tackle the media's racial spin on Michael Oher's story, and reminisce about the unity felt after 9/11, contrasting that with today’s divisions.

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INSIGHT

14th Amendment and Trump's Eligibility

Some on the left argue that the 14th Amendment can bar Trump from running in 2024 due to his actions related to January 6th.
Dershowitz argues this is a misinterpretation of the amendment's original intent.

ANECDOTE

New Mexico Governor Suspends 2nd Amendment

New Mexico's governor suspended the Second Amendment due to recent shootings, citing an emergency.
She argued her oath to the Constitution is not absolute and restrictions can be imposed.

ADVICE

Dershowitz's Secret to Staying Sharp

Dershowitz credits his sharpness at 85 to having an "enemies list" and staying active.
He encourages others to embrace challenges and maintain a strong support system.

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Megyn Kelly begins the show paying tribute to the memory of September 11, George W. Bush’s incredible moments 22 years ago and how they impacted the country, Americans coming together and uniting through the devastation, and more. Then Alan Dershowitz, author of "Get Trump," joins to discuss how some on the left want to use the 14th Amendment to potentially block Trump from the 2024 ballot, whether this issue has any validity, the terrible precedent this sets and whether the Supreme Court will get involved, the New Mexico Governor suspending the Second Amendment after a recent shooting involving children, how her gun order is unconstitutional, staying mentally sharp thanks to a strong enemies list, and more. Then Marcellus Wiley, host of "Never Shut Up," joins to discuss how the press attacked Novak Djokovic refusing to get the COVID vaccine and now how "No-Vax" wins the Moderna-sponsored U.S. Open, removing the Russian flag next to Russian player Daniil Medvedev, 19-year-old Coco Gauff winning the US Open and her message to her haters, former NFL star Michael Oher’s lawsuit against his guardians the Tuohys over the "Blind Side" story, the way some in the press are putting an ignorant racial spin on the story, Trump actually on the campaign trail in Iowa and his reception at the football game, Biden's bizarre ramblings while overseas, Tua's return and the physical and mental toll of football, Wiley’s feel-good moments in his football career, his wife's upcoming "Real Housewives" show, and more.

Dershowitz: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Trump-Liberties-Process-Constitutional/dp/1510777814

Wiley: https://projecttransition.org

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