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Former House General Counsel Reflects on January 6 Riots
39:44 - 49:59 (10:15)
Former House General Counsel Doug Letter discusses the villains and heroes of the January 6 riots, highlighting the anti-science and anti-law strains that led to the insurrection.
Clips
The discussion revolves around dissecting a court ruling against Don McGahn and analyzing the legitimacy of congress's actions against him.
39:44 - 42:56 (03:12)
Court Ruling
Summary
The discussion revolves around dissecting a court ruling against Don McGahn and analyzing the legitimacy of congress's actions against him. The conversation covers the role of the court in congressional proceedings, the speech and debate clause and the jurisdiction over congressional activities.
ChapterFormer House General Counsel Reflects on January 6 Riots
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PodcastProsecuting Donald Trump
Doug Letter, former General Counsel of the US House of Representatives, speaks about the importance of following the rule of law in light of the January 6th riots at the Capitol building, connecting the anti-science and anti-law strains of thought present in society today.
42:56 - 49:59 (07:02)
Rule of Law
Summary
Doug Letter, former General Counsel of the US House of Representatives, speaks about the importance of following the rule of law in light of the January 6th riots at the Capitol building, connecting the anti-science and anti-law strains of thought present in society today.