Temu Pam Bondi & The Case of the Criminal Seashells

This episode covers the indictment of former FBI director James Comey over a beach photo showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which the Justice Department claims could be interpreted as a threat against President Trump. Alex walks through Comey’s response, the legal arguments around free speech, and the broader political context, including past efforts to prosecute him and criticism of the DOJ’s independence. The episode ultimately explores concerns that even weak cases may be used to chill political expression and signal a shift in how federal power is being used.