Redrawing the Lines: The Battle Over State Legislatures (with Jessica Post)
Renato and Patti discussed how state legislative races will control which party redraws Congressional district maps, and which states are being targeted by Democrats this cycle. They were joined by J...
31 Juli 202047min
Making a Difference: How Can We Get Involved This Election Season? (with Tori Taylor and "Tony the Democrat")
Renato and Patti discuss how to get involved during this election season despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They were joined by Tori Taylor, Co-Executive Director of SwingLeft, and "Tony the Demo...
25 Juli 202054min
Federal Executions: Is the Death Penalty Constitutional? (with Russ Feingold)
Renato and Patti discuss the first federal executions in 17 years. They were joined by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, the President of the American Constitution Society. On Topic Website Subscr...
17 Juli 20201h 7min
No Absolute Immunity: Is Trump Above the Law? (with Joyce Vance)
Renato and Patti discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding Trump's tax returns and whether courts can hold Trump accountable. They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Joyce Vance, former U....
11 Juli 20201h 6min
Politicizing the Justice Department: What Can We Do About It? (with Jennifer Rodgers)
Renato and Patti discuss the politicization of the Justice Department, including recent testimony by a federal prosecutor that he was directed to give Roger Stone favorable treatment. They were joine...
29 Juni 202050min
Landmark LGBTQ Rights Decision: What Does It Mean? (with Suzanne Goldberg)
Renato and Patti discuss the Supreme Court's recent landmark decision, which found that Title VII outlaws workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people. They were joined by Professor Suzanne Goldberg...
16 Juni 202042min
Black Lives Matter: How Should the Criminal Justice System be Reformed? (with Maya Wiley)
Renato and Patti discuss criminal justice and race in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Maya Wiley, former board chair of the NYC Civilian Complaint...
6 Juni 202037min
Soldiers in Cities: Can Trump Use Our Military Against Americans? (with Stephen Vladeck)
Renato and Patti discuss whether Trump has legal authority to use the U.S. military domestically against citizens in response to violence and looting. They were joined by Stephen Vladeck, A. Dalton C...
3 Juni 202043min
