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The Bench Press
by Robert DeNault and Jess Coleman
Two young lawyers, Robert DeNault and Jess Coleman, take you inside the major developments in law and politics, and analyze what it means for the American legal system, our constitutional framework and the future of our democracy.
Episodes
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Trump v. US: Is the President Immune from Criminal Prosecution?
Bobby, Jess and Ryan discuss the Supreme Court's oral arguments in Trump v. United States, where the Court will decide whether President Trump is immune from certain criminal charges brought in connection with the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. How will the justices rule? Is…
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MAGA’s Abortion Play: Make America 1864 Again
Bobby and guest host Ryan discuss the Arizona Supreme Court enforcing an 1864 abortion law and why MAGA and Trump are responsible. Then a rundown of recent Trump trials details (the start of the first criminal trial, questions about Trump’s bond, and Judge Cannon’s reckless rulings).
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Is a TikTok Ban Legal?
Bobby and Jess are joined by guest host Ryan Wildsmith (don't worry, not another lawyer)! Why is Congress banning TikTok? Is it a good idea? And is it even allowed under the First Amendment?
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
What will the Supreme Court do with former President Trump's immunity claim? Is Judge Cannon intentionally slow-walking the classified documents case? Did Fani Willis blow her opportunity to hold Trump accountable for election interference? How in the world is Trump going to pay the half billion...
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2024: Trump's Fate Back at SCOTUS
Happy New Year! We are back with a preview of the year ahead for the courts, our politics, and the trajectory of democracy, and of course that means a slew of hugely impactful Trump-related cases headed for the Supreme Court. How will SCOTUS rule on the efforts to disqualify Trump from running...
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The Kraken Got Krakened
Four defendants in the Georgia election interference criminal case plead guilty. What does it say about the trajectory of Fani Willis' case, as well as the other criminal cases pending against Former President Donald Trump. And the House Republicans (finally) elect a Speaker. Who the heck is...
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Israel at War: A Sane Discussion
Following Hamas' brutal terrorist attacks on Israel, the discourse in the United States has been anything but productive. Bobby and Jess discuss their own reactions, and what it all says about our political culture and the modern media environment. Also, a discussion of the simultaneous political...
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Can Trump Pardon Himself?
Can a president pardon him or herself? It's question that has puzzled legal minds for decades, but has never been settled, or even directly addressed by a federal judge. With President Trump facing two federal indictments, and teasing the possibility that he would use the pardon power to insulate...
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Can States Keep Trump Off the Ballot?
We're back! This episode, Bobby and Jess are joined by Matt Ford, a staff writer for The New Republic covering law and the courts, to discuss the increasingly salient question of whether Former President Donald Trump can be disqualified from running for president again under Section 3 of the 14th...
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To RICO or Not to RICO
With Fulton County DA Fani Willis on the verge of delivering Donald Trump's fourth criminal indictment, Bobby and Jess discuss what to expect, what to look out for, and why this may be the most significant indictment of all. Also, two prominent conservatives make the case that Trump is ineligible...
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Donald Trump Indicted (Again)
Former President Donald J. Trump is indicted - again - this time for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Bobby and Jess cover all angles of the indictment: What do you need to know about it? What is the public getting wrong about it? And how should Democrats...
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Special Report: What Just Happened at the Supreme Court?
Overwhelmed by the tidal wave of cases decided by the Supreme Court? Why should you care? This week, Bobby and Jess cut through the noise and break down the most important decisions of the term, with an eye towards the political landscape and where we're headed next as a country. Follow The Bench...
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Can Congress Strip the Supreme Court's Power?
This week, NYU Law Professor Christopher Sprigman joins The Bench Press to discuss an innovative way to confront the increasing power and radicalism of the Supreme Court: jurisdiction stripping. Can Congress take away the Supreme Court's ability to review hot-button issues entirely? And how would...
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Donald Trump Indicted By the Feds
On this special edition of The Bench Press, Jess and Bobby cover all angles of the Trump indictment: the most damning revelations in the 50-page indictment, the political reaction from Democrats and Republicans, the effect of Judge Cannon's assignment to the case, and much more. Follow The Bench...
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Is Jack Smith About to Indict Trump?
The crackdown against "Cop City" protestors in Georgia reaching a shocking level, with serious implications for First Amendment rights all across the country. Chief Justice John Roberts does himself, and the Supreme Court, no favors with his dismissive comments at the American Law Institute. And...
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Sackett v. EPA and the Myth of Textualism
An update on Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump. Is he on the verge of filing new explosive charges? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enters the fray of the 2024 presidential race, and his announcement was... interesting. What does his clumsy entrance into...
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Update: Did Biden Win the Debt Ceiling Fight?
We are off for Memorial Day! Our regular programming will resume on Friday, but in the meantime, Bobby and Jess give a brief update on the debt ceiling.
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What Do We Do About Guns?
The U.S. is teetering on the edge of an unprecedented default on its debt. Has President Biden fumbled the political strategy, and is there still an opening to blow up the debt ceiling by invoking the 14th Amendment? Fulton County DA Fani Willis makes another surprise announcement that hints at...
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Can Biden Blow Up the Debt Ceiling?
Four leaders of the Proud Boys were convicted of seditious conspiracy. What does it say about our government's response to the increasing threat of far-right militia groups? A shocking new report from the Washington Post sheds new light on the brazen corruption of the Supreme Court. Finally…
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SCOTUS to Congress: Please See Attached
Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News. What does it say, if anything, about the trajectory of right wing media? Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis makes a curious announcement related to the case involving Former President Donald J. Trump. And Bobby and Jess go into depth on shocking...
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Why New York is Charging Trump Now
Dominion and Fox settled their defamation case on the eve of their highly anticipated trial, and the public is pissed. But is a civil trial the right venue to hold right-wing media accountable? Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling invalidating the FDA's approval of mifepristone is so off the wall that even…
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Not So Special Counsels
Trump’s indictment is released, and the media narrative is already falling apart. An investigative report reveals shocking corruption by Justice Clarence Thomas. The Wisconsin Supreme Court election illustrates how central the issues of democracy and abortion are for Democratic voters. And Bobby...
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Introducing: The Bench Press
Two young lawyers, Robert DeNault and Jess Coleman, take you inside the major developments in law and politics to analyze what it all means for the American legal system, our constitutional framework, and the future of our democracy.
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Two young lawyers, Robert DeNault and Jess Coleman, take you inside the major developments in law and politics, and analyze what it means for the American legal system, our constitutional framework and the future of our democracy.
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