The separation of powers and system of checks and balances in the US government are fundamental principles that aim to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure accountability across the three branches - the executive, legislative, and judicial.

The podcast episodes explore how recent Supreme Court rulings have impacted the balance of power between the branches, with concerns that the Court is overstepping its bounds and usurping the role of other branches, especially Congress and federal agencies.

The episodes discuss how the Court's decisions on issues like the Chevron doctrine, regulatory authority, and presidential immunity have implications for the system of checks and balances and the ability of the other branches to function effectively.