"Law & Order: Special Counsel Unit" w/Professor Bob Deitz and Professor Corinna Lain

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] this episode, we focus on the recent indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Joining us for this discussion is Robert L. Deitz, a professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. With his extensive experience as the top lawyer for the director of the CIA and as the general counsel at the NSA, Deitz brings valuable insights into the legal and intelligence aspects of the case. We also have guest host, Professor Corinna Barrett Lain,  a constitutional law scholar who writes about the influence of extralegal norms on Supreme Court decision making.We begin by providing an overview of the indictment and the specific charges brought against Trump. Deitz guides us through the legal basis for the indictment and outlines the key allegations. We explore the potential implications and consequences for Trump if found guilty.Moving on to the arraignment process, we delve into its significance in the legal proceedings. Deitz explains the procedural aspects of the arraignment and its role in establishing the framework for the trial. We discuss the potential strategies that Trump's legal team might employ during the arraignment.Looking ahead, we consider the possible outcomes of the trial and their significance. Deitz shares insights into the legal strategies and arguments that might be presented during the trial. We discuss the timeline of the proceedings and anticipate future developments in the case, keeping an eye on how they might shape Trump's political landscape, and the potential prison sentences.Finally we answer listener questions and look at comparisons to the Clinton email server and the Airman Jack Teixeira Discord leaks. Helpful reads:Read the full 49-page indictmentRead the Court Transcripts during the arraignmentGuest Bios:Robert L. Deitz is a professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. Previously, he served as senior councillor to the director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2006 until February 2009. From September 1998 to September 2006, Deitz was the general counsel at the National Security Agency where he represented the NSA in all legal matters. He has also held positions as acting general counsel at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and as acting deputy general counsel, intelligence, at the Department of Defense.Professor Corinna Barrett Lain is a constitutional law scholar who writes about the influence of extralegal norms on Supreme Court decisionmaking, with a particular focus on the field of capital punishment. Her scholarship, which often uses the lens of legal history, has appeared in the Stanford Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Duke Law Journal, UCLA Law Review, and Georgetown Law Journal, among other venues.  Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast