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Nov 24, 2025 Jill Hasday, a University of Minnesota law professor and author of 'We the Men', joins the conversation to explore the often-overlooked struggles of women in legal history. She discusses the erasure and distortion of women's contributions and how historical narratives can falsely proclaim equality. Hasday highlights the importance of memorializing women's achievements to influence contemporary politics and advocates for ongoing grassroots resistance. She also sheds light on remarkable unsung fighters like Anne Davideau, who challenged outdated laws.
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Judge Finds DHS Accounts Unreliable
- Judge Sarah Ellis's 233+ page opinion criticized DHS credibility and noted agents used ChatGPT for incident reports.
- The ruling found many government narratives contradicted bodycam footage and questioned DHS candor.
President Downplays Khashoggi Killing
- At a meeting with MBS, the president downplayed Jamal Khashoggi's murder and defended the Saudi crown prince.
- The hosts found the comment chilling given concurrent threats and violent rhetoric from the president.
Threats Against Lawmakers Escalate
- The president called for Democratic lawmakers to be arrested or executed after they advised service members on refusing unlawful orders.
- Hosts flagged this as chilling and historically severe rhetoric compared to past presidential misconduct.
