Josh Gerstein

Josh Gerstein, a Senior legal affairs reporter at Politico, teams up with Mary McCord, the executive director of Georgetown University's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, to dissect the legal battles of the Trump administration. They explore the unprecedented volume of lawsuits, the scrutiny of mass deportations, and tricky court cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation. The conversation also delves into the implications of retaliatory firings and upcoming legal flashpoints, blending courtroom drama with political intrigue.

Josh Gerstein, senior legal affairs reporter who covers the Supreme Court, joins to unpack court decisions tied to the Trump era. He talks about the Court’s emergency docket wins, how justices have deferred to the administration, and which big cases on birthright citizenship and immigration could reshape presidential power. Conversation also touches on strategic case selection and potential retirements.

Dan Turrentine, a renowned Democratic strategist, and Josh Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter at Politico, join for an engaging discussion. They dive into the troubling dynamics facing Democrats as they struggle with messaging and fundraising while Trump capitalizes on political opportunities. The two analyze the shifting legal landscape and the Supreme Court's uncertain role in shaping presidential power. They also touch on the implications of crime on the political climate and unpack the effects of key upcoming races and events.

Politico reporter Josh Gerstein discusses why Trump's fate won't be decided by courts. Atomic veterans face benefit loss. Insomniacs find dull narrators help them sleep. Episode guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Lawyers and legal experts discuss the ongoing legal developments surrounding the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, including newly unsealed grand jury report recommending criminal charges against 21 additional individuals. They also analyze the implications of the 14th Amendment argument for Trump's eligibility and explore the standard of proof required in the case against him for insurrection. The podcast also addresses how Trump and his associates may have violated the Hatch Act and highlights the denial of Mark Meadows' motion to remove his case to federal court.