Best Ian Goldsmith Podcasts (2025)

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016 | Foo Review: Today's Song 13:38

20h ago13:38

13:38

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters marked their 30th anniversary with the surprise release of new track 'Today's Song'. In this episode, we delve into the song and accompanying message from Dave Grohl - as well as canvassing opinions from members of the Foo community. More from Foos Files Follow us …

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Fighting Trump’s Asylum Ban 13:44

20h ago13:44

13:44

What qualifies as an invasion at the U.S.-Mexico Border? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down a federal judge’s ruling blocking President Trump’s effort to declare an “invasion” at the border to limit asylum access in the U.S. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss two recent Supreme Court d…

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A Grateful Nation Remembers 1:05:16

2d ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Michael Ciociola and Michael Jr. of Calvary Christian Center join us on this episode to talk about A Grateful Nation Remembers. This is the event held at the California based church every year on Memorial Day to honor heroes. This year Kris was the keynote speaker, and was blown away by what they do, so we figured we'd have them on to talk about th…

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Checks and Balances in the Balance at SCOTUS (with Melissa Murray, Trevor Morrison & Jack Goldsmith) 1:13:24

7d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The Supreme Court just wrapped its term, handing down many consequential decisions, including in the birthright citizenship case which significantly limited the ability of lower court judges to check the president’s power. Preet is joined by professors and Supreme Court experts Trevor Morrison, Melissa Murray, and Jack Goldsmith to discuss the impl…

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015 | Foo Fighters at 30 (w/ Barrett Jones, Jeremy Jacobs & Adam Blaylock) 10:26

8d ago10:26

10:26

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters released their self-titled debut album on 4 July, 1995. To mark the 30th anniversary, fans and musicians share their reflections on the album - including their favourite tracks. Hear from the albums producer Barrett Jones, musician Jeremy 'Jeej' Jacobs, and filmmak…

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SCOTUS to America: "You Deal With Him" 11:04

8d ago11:04

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In another 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority limited district court judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions. In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the decision and its broad implications. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the Justice Department’s lawsuit again…

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War with Iran, Zohran Mamdani, & 20 years of podcasting 1:19:41

9d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

On this guest-free show we cover some of the latest happenings, reflect on changes in the media landscape, and tease out our upcoming 300th episode. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this epis…

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Did Bombing Iran Work? (with Jake Sullivan & Jon Finer) 1:08:49

14d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Days after the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer, President Biden’s two senior-most national security advisors, take Preet into the Situation Room and analyze the fragile situation in the Middle East. They discuss the actual damage done to Iran’s nuclear pro…

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

14d ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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014 | Singer-songwriter Carter Brady on Everlong cover and learning from William Goldsmith 41:09

15d ago41:09

41:09

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Carter Brady is an emerging singer-songwriter from New York, who has put his own twist on the Foo Fighters classic 'Everlong'. Ahead of the release of his 'Everlong' cover, Carter joins us to discuss his music, collaborating with former Nirvana touring member Lori Goldston and …

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Deportations at SCOTUS 11:59

15d ago11:59

11:59

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to deport immigrants to countries other than their homeland. In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the latest decision from the Court’s notorious shadow docket. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down: – A judge’s order …

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The first Army Rangers of WWII with Mir Bahmanyar 1:29:17

15d ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Mir Bahmanyar joins us on this episode, a historian, Army Ranger, and author. The latest book of his "The Houdini Club: The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII" is available now. Learn more about Mir at http://mirbahmanyar.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electro…

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Iran, Russia, & Trump’s War Dilemma (with Ed Luce & Karim Sadjadpour) 1:15:41

21d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

With Trump at the helm, U.S. foreign policy is in a perilous position. This week, Preet is joined by Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour to talk about the escalating war between Israel and Iran, and whether the U.S. will get directly involved. Then, Financial Times columnist and policy expert Ed Luce joins Preet to discuss his new book Zbig: The Life of Z…

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013 | Storytellers #4: Shifty and the Swiftie bracelet (w/ Maca Chocan) 7:44

22d ago7:44

7:44

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Our latest Storyteller is Foo Fighters fan and concert blogger Maca Chocan from Argentina. While gearing up for a whirlwind summer of Foos and Taylor Swift tours, Maca made a stop at Chris Shiflett's solo show at the Electric Ballroom in London - bringing a Swiftie-inspired gif…

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Minnesota Killings, LA Protests, & ICE Raids 11:01

22d ago11:01

11:01

President Trump continues his quest for unchecked power. In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the latest in the ongoing legal battle over Trump’s federalization of the National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the state and federal charges …

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Veterans Affairs employee calls out corruption 1:04:50

23d ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Our anonymous guest this week reached out after we had VA whistleblower "Johnny" on back for Episode 282 in March. She's a long time employee of Veterans Affairs, is a doctor, and has evidence of further corruption at the VA that she wanted to expose. She gets into what she sees as a greater effort to privatize more components of veterans healthcar…

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Tariffs, Trade & Tyranny (with Larry Summers) 1:05:53

28d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

What damage could Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ do? Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins Preet to discuss the stakes of the spending bill, America’s weakening position in the global economy, and how national debt impacts everyday people. Plus, having served as Harvard University’s president in the early 2000s, Summers speaks on Trump’s “tyr…

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012 | Broadcaster Ian Danter on Foo Fighters fandom and shared musical influences 47:06

29d ago47:06

47:06

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Ian Danter is a broadcaster and musician who presents on UK radio stations talkSPORT and Planet Rock. The Birmingham-born host joins us to discuss his love of the Foo Fighters - and a number of musical influences he shares with Dave Grohl and the band. We also hear about Ian's …

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Trump Deploys Troops to LA 16:34

29d ago16:34

16:34

Does the President have unilateral authority to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles to quell protests? Or must President Trump consult with California Governor Gavin Newsom? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Trump’s decision to activate troops without a request from the state’s governor. In t…

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Navy diver John Marsack is recovering the remains of WWII heroes 59:33

30d ago59:33

59:33

Navy diver John Marsack is on to discuss his career, and more importantly his work with Project Recover in helping to find the remains of missing heroes from WWII. We get into how this is at all possible, and what the organization is doing. Learn more about them at http://projectrecover.org Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x…

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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer) 1:11:47

1M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Our Love-Hate Relationship with Billionaires (with Evan Osnos) 1:14:20

1M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

There are fewer than 1,000 billionaires in the U.S. Why do they matter so much? New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos joins Preet to discuss his new book, “The Haves and Have-Yachts,” which paints a broad portrait of the lives of the ultrarich, the state of American oligarchy, and the dire wealth disparity in this country. Plus, Preet answers question…

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011 | Foo Flashback: Foo Fighters at King's College London, June 1995 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary On 3 June, 1995, Foo Fighters made their UK live debut at King's College London Students Union. There was huge intrigue around the show - with the British music press gathering en masse to witness the next chapter in the career of Dave Grohl following the tragic and untimely de…

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Trump's Losing Streak 15:49

1M ago15:49

15:49

Should a president have unchecked authority to impose tariffs on foreign nations? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Court of International Trade’s unanimous ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping…

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Mediocre Infantryman Andrew Goldsmith survives Ranger School 58:02

1M ago58:02

58:02

Andrew Goldsmith served as a machine gunner and team leader in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq. He is a self-described "Mediocre Infantryman" who went through Ranger School, and that is the subject of his latest book. Beyond the military, he is a practicing attorney, black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and an avid skateboarder. His first boo…

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The Gray Area: The science of ideology 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

Preet's out this week, so we're excited to share an episode of The Gray Area with Sean Illing, which we think listeners of Stay Tuned will enjoy. We'll be back next week! What do you do when you’re faced with evidence that challenges your ideology? Do you engage with that new information? Are you willing to change your mind about your most deeply h…

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010 | Storytellers #3: Foo Fighters played in my garage (w/ Nick Perry) 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary In 2011, Foo Fighters embarked on the Garage Tour in support of their album Wasting Light. The band played concerts in the garages of eight lucky fans across North America, who had entered a competition. One of the winners was Canadian superfan Nick Perry, who welcomed the Foo …

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ACLU v. Trump’s Immigration Agenda (with Cecillia Wang) 14:05

1M ago14:05

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On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang, while Preet is out for his son’s college graduation. In an excerpt from the episode, Cecillia discusses the organization’s lawsuit challenging Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. In the full convers…

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The Baghdad Shuffle with Josh Bates 1:07:41

1M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

We hope that you enjoyed your long Memorial Day weekend honoring the fallen. On this episode we are joined by Marine Corps veteran Josh Bates who authored "The Baghdad Shuffle," available now. It is a gritty military novel from someone who lived that life. You can follow Josh on Instagam @hardboiled_alive Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinep…

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:27:36

1M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Monopoly Isn’t A Game (with Lina Khan) 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement, and her rapid rise to prominence after publishing a groundbreaking paper on Amazon's business practices during la…

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009 | Foos News: Farewell Josh Freese, hello Asia tour 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary It's been a whirlwind week in the world of Foo Fighters. The first live dates of 2025 were confirmed - but Josh Freese revealed he will no longer be the band's drummer. We show our appreciation to Josh for his contribution to the band, with some messages from the Foo community.…

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SCOTUS to Trump: "Not So Fast" 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

What happens when a court that often defers to the President finally says “not so fast”? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court opinion halting the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Also on the Insider docket: – The …

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The future of night vision 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Sean Kirk & Phil Otto from Photonis are back on this episode to talk night vision and much more. Sean Kirk is the VP of Photonis Night Vision Systems, Phil Otto is the Sales Manager at Photonis and a former law enforcement officer, CIA contractor, and Marine. You can follow Photonis Defense on X & Instagram @PhotonisDefense. Phil is on Instagram @N…

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Trump’s Misuse of History (with Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman) 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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What happens when a U.S. president doesn’t know his history? Historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman join Preet to discuss the history of due process, the misuse of historical events for political messaging, and how Trump misunderstood the Declaration of Independence. And check out Preet’s live conversation with Heather and Joanne on S…

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008 | Analysing the drumming styles of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Josh Freese (w/ Boll3t) 52:45

2M ago52:45

52:45

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters' line-up has featured three modern drumming greats. In this episode, we jump behind the kit with Boll3t - drummer in California-based tribute band Fooz Fighters - to dissect the unique playing styles of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Josh Freese. Boll3t gives his t…

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Habeas Corpus in Jeopardy (with Rachel Barkow) 11:32

2M ago11:32

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Could the Trump administration suspend habeas corpus? On this week’s Insider episode, Preet is joined by Rachel Barkow, CAFE Contributor and professor at NYU Law School, while Joyce is out. In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Rachel discuss Trump advisor Stephen Miller’s comments about suspending the constitutional right to habeas corpus. Also o…

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Jeremy Mitchell talks working security at Gitmo & more 2:02:24

2M ago2:02:24

2:02:24

Jeremy Mitchell is an instructor with Battleline Tactical, an Army veteran, and an author. On this episode we get into his experience working security at Guantanamo Bay, situational awareness, and what inspired his book. Keep up with everything Battleline Tactical at https://battlelinetactical.com/ and follow on Instagram @officialbattlelinetactica…

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A Message from Preet 7:46

2M ago7:46

7:46

In this audio essay, Preet shares why Stay Tuned is expanding to Substack, a platform for writers and creators to reach and engage with audiences directly. Find us on Substack, where we’re building a community for reasoned voices in unreasonable times, at staytuned.substack.com. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected]…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

2M ago2:24:07

2:24:07

Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…

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How SCOTUS Became Your Weird Fringe Theorist Uncle (with Leah Litman) 1:19:40

2M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Is the Supreme Court turning fringe legal theories into the law of the land? Constitutional law professor and Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman joins Preet to talk about the nature of the Supreme Court’s conservative agenda, the biggest cases before the Court this year, and her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Came to Run on Conservative G…

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007 | Storytellers #2: How a five-year-old Foos fan stole the show in Belfast (w/ Daniel Blackburn) 10:02

2M ago10:02

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Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary A five-year-old boy from Northern Ireland was given a first concert experience like no other when the Foo Fighters came to Belfast in 2019. Daniel Blackburn explains how he and wife Nikki made a last-minute decision to take their son Taylor to see their favourite band. Little d…

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Courts Put Trump in Check (with Trevor Morrison) 12:03

2M ago12:03

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What are the constitutional limits of executive power? On this week’s Insider episode, Preet is joined by CAFE Contributor and Dean Emeritus of NYU Law School Trevor Morrison, while Joyce is out. In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Trevor discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing resistance to court orders compelling the government to facilitat…

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Best of rock guests 2023 & 2024 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Over the years, we've been blessed with some incredible guests on Battleline including a lot of really great rock musicians. This episode spotlights some of the best of them that we've featured from 2023 to 2024, compiled here for you to relive and enjoy. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off your …

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A University President Speaks Out (with Michael Roth) 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

What is a university president’s role when the government attacks higher education? Wesleyan University President Michael Roth joins Preet to discuss academia’s leftward tilt, what the attacks on universities portend for civil society, and whether remaining “neutral” is a viable option. Plus, Preet answers questions about ICE agents wearing face ma…

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006 | Sending love letters to the Foo community (w/ Foo Fighters Live writer Kirri Liepins) 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Kirri Liepins is the head writer and Instagram curator for the independent fan website Foo Fighters Live. As well as writing articles for the website, Kirri - based in Newcastle, Australia - posts daily Foo Fighters content which she describes as "love letters to the Foo commun…

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“So Now They’re Arresting Judges” 14:26

2M ago14:26

14:26

Did a Wisconsin judge commit a crime by allegedly helping a man avoid ICE agents in her courthouse? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the criminal charges brought by federal prosecutors against Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly interfering with federal immigration enforcement. Also on the Insider docket…

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Talking the war in Afghanistan w/ Canadian Army Officer Phil Halton 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Phil Halton is a former Canadian Army Officer and security contractor who has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is more recently the author of several books, the latest of which is "Red Warning." With Double Dagger Books, Canada's only military and security-focused publisher, he assists other vets in getting out their stories as well. On this ep…

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The Supreme Court Has No Army (with Dahlia Lithwick) 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

What happens if the Trump administration defies court orders? Dahlia Lithwick, a Supreme Court expert and host of Amicus, joins Preet to discuss the fragility of the American legal system, and, from the Abrego Garcia case to Harvard, what to do when executive power gets out of control. Plus, Preet answers questions about why the Trump administratio…

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