Closely related to the Trump prosecution case is the issue of the scope of presidential powers and whether presidents/former presidents have immunity from prosecution.
The Supreme Court's ruling on the scope of presidential immunity from prosecution for official acts was a central topic of discussion.
The podcast episodes provided examine the ongoing legal debates and Supreme Court rulings around the extent of presidential immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office.
The episodes explore how this issue relates to the cases against former President Trump, with his lawyers making expansive arguments for unchecked presidential immunity, even potentially for acts like assassination. The episodes also discuss the potential impacts on the 2024 election and the balance of powers between the branches of government.
Several episodes, such as Roundup: Dems Ask, Is Biden's Time Up? DOJ Post-SCOTUS Fears, The "Gluten-Free Clam Pizza is the Best Pizza" Edition, and The Supreme Court hears Trump's unprecedented immunity claim, focus directly on the Supreme Court case and legal debates surrounding presidential immunity.