Emily Bazelon

Emily Bazelon, a law professor and opinion writer, gives legal takeaways on the Supreme Court ruling. Binyamin Appelbaum, an opinion columnist focused on economics, breaks down trade and tariff fallout. They discuss limits on presidential tariff power, how the ruling reshapes U.S. leverage with partners, likely State of the Union moves, and the broader threat of automation and AI to jobs.

David French, a lawyer and NYT opinion writer on constitutional law, and Emily Bazelon, a lawyer and NYT opinion writer focused on courts and civil rights, discuss how presidential power is being reshaped. They trace who really holds influence in the administration. They examine strategies that target marginalized groups, clashes between MAGA legal theory and classical conservatism, and the limits of courts versus elections.

Emily Bazelon, a Yale Law School professor and New York Times Magazine staff writer, discusses the unprecedented shift in U.S. governance under Trump. She analyzes his extensive use of executive orders and the resulting pressure on the judiciary. With Congress sidelined, she highlights how the courts are responding to this challenge, emphasizing their crucial role and recent significant rulings. The conversation also touches on the politicization of the judiciary and the implications for the rule of law as tensions between the branches of government escalate.

Legal expert and journalist Emily Bazelon joins in to dissect the Supreme Court's decisions on presidential immunity and the future of Joe Biden's nomination. The discussion covers Trump's immunity, the Biden campaign's strategies, and the impact of recent court rulings favoring corporate influence over regulatory power.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon discusses Justice Alito's flag controversy and calls for judicial impartiality. The podcast also covers new centrism in Washington, Scarlett Johansson's voice controversy with OpenAI, and the rise of a new centrism. The conversation touches on Supreme Court composition, calls for structural reform, concerns about democracy, and activism for change.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss the possibility of Joe Biden stepping down and potential replacements, Project 2025, and the impact of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. They also delve into Trump's strategic plans, government effectiveness, optimizing supply chains with AI, and the complexities of conservative legal interpretation.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, journalist John Dickerson, and host David Plotz analyze the upcoming presidential debates, the Surgeon General's call for social media warnings, California's smartphone ban, one-party rule consequences, and the impact of social media on teenagers' mental health.

Legal experts Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance discuss the judge warning Trump of potential jail time for violating a gag order in his criminal trial. They explore Trump's confrontational stance, potential Supreme Court appeals, and the challenges to democracy posed by political manipulation and corruption.

Emily Bazelon, a prominent journalist, joins seasoned political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz to dive into the quirks of political discourse. They discuss Democrats framing JD Vance and Donald Trump's narratives as 'weird,' engaging insights on Kamala Harris's multicultural roots, and evaluate potential vice presidential picks. The trio also reflects on Biden's Supreme Court reform efforts and the cultural implications of modern political strategies. Torie Bosche shares her thoughts on the Edith Roller Journals, weaving personal history with political lessons.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political commentator John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss Biden's disastrous debate performance, Trump's aggressive lying, challenges for fact-checking, and speculations on Biden's withdrawal. They analyze potential scenarios, crafting a positive narrative for Biden, and implications for the election, highlighting the complexities of post-debate dynamics.