Check The Balance
Check The Balance
Podcast Description
For over 250 years the United States of America has pursued the notion of a ”more perfect union” and a government ”of the People, by the People and for the People.” Ideals which countless Americans have defended since our first day of existence. Unlike anything else, the belief in our Constitution defines us as Americans.
Yet - unlike any time in our history - the principles laid out by our Founding Fathers seem under attack and the staggering implications of a Constitutional Crisis seem uncomfortably real. Check the Balance is a podcast committed to understanding the threats to our Constitution. But perhaps more importantly Check the Balance is a podcast committed to providing a pragmatic and productive voice during a time of unreason. A touchstone intended to offer the guidance and resources that every American can use to preserve our constitution and democracy.
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The podcast addresses themes of constitutional integrity, political power dynamics, and the implications of current policies. Episodes feature discussions on topics like tariffs' impacts on the economy and the evolution of presidential power, exemplified in episodes such as Messy Matters and Terrifying Tariffs.
For over 250 years the United States of America has pursued the notion of a ”more perfect union” and a government ”of the People, by the People and for the People.” Ideals which countless Americans have defended since our first day of existence. Unlike anything else, the belief in our Constitution defines us as Americans.
Yet – unlike any time in our history – the principles laid out by our Founding Fathers seem under attack and the staggering implications of a Constitutional Crisis seem uncomfortably real. Check the Balance is a podcast committed to understanding the threats to our Constitution. But perhaps more importantly Check the Balance is a podcast committed to providing a pragmatic and productive voice during a time of unreason. A touchstone intended to offer the guidance and resources that every American can use to preserve our constitution and democracy.
In this episode of Check The Balance, Jeff and Elliot discuss recent political topics, including Trump’s stance on tax reforms and pharmaceutical regulations. They are joined by Kevin Cope, a law professor from the University of Virginia, who delves into the complexities of judicial ideologies and the effects of recent executive orders on law firms. Kevin also shares insights from his upcoming research on American democracy’s resilience. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on legal principles, political maneuvers, and the robustness of democratic institutions.
00:00 Welcome Back to Check The Balance
01:33 Discussing Trump’s Tax Proposals
03:22 Trump’s Executive Orders on Big Pharma
05:32 Introducing Kevin Cope
07:53 Executive Orders Against Law Firms
20:56 The Chilling Effect on Legal Representation
26:51 Job Market Concerns for Law Students
27:28 Impact of Firm Actions on Lawyers
30:30 Measuring Judicial Ideology
32:58 Challenges in Analyzing Judicial Behavior
36:03 Political Influence on Judicial Appointments
41:58 American Democracy’s Resilience
46:23 Forum Shopping and Judicial Fairness
57:00 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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