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Topic: Presidential immunity

Presidential immunity refers to the legal doctrine that a sitting president cannot be criminally prosecuted for actions taken while in office.

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The topic of 'Presidential immunity' is central to the discussions in the podcast episodes, which explore the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the scope of immunity that can be claimed by former presidents like Donald Trump.

Several episodes, such as Trump Wins Broad Immunity, The Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity. What now?, and Supreme Court Grants Trump Broad Immunity From Prosecution, delve into the details and implications of the Supreme Court's decision, which granted former presidents broad immunity for actions deemed as 'official acts' while in office.

The episodes also examine the potential impact of this ruling on ongoing legal cases against former President Trump, the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches, and the broader consequences for presidential accountability and the rule of law in the United States.

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