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SCOTUS has already begun meddling in the presidential election. Oct 06, 2020

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SCOTUS just reversed the South Carolina court decision striking down the need to witness mail-in ballots. Does this signal further SCOTUS meddling in the election.

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Does the White House doctor answer to the President or the People? What if there's a conflict of interest? Oct 05, 2020

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The doctors at Walter Reed have put out conflicting stories. Should POTUS have a personal doctor and a separate White House doctor who has no political agenda?

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What happens if the president can't continue to run? Oct 02, 2020

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President Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis raises many questions about what happens in the event he becomes incapacitated. The 25th Amendment provides for what happens in the event of an incapacitated president, but what happens if there is an incapacitated candidate?

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Condemning Extremists: Neither candidate will do it. Oct 01, 2020

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In the first presidential debate, neither candidate was willing to condemn their own side. It's easy to condemn the other side's extremists but the true test is will they condemn their own side's extremists.

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The Death of American Debate Sep 30, 2020

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The first presidential debate is just a symptom of the end of civil discourse and debate. My suggestions for how we can do better.

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Amy Coney Barrett: My in-depth analysis of Barrett's law review article. Sep 29, 2020

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How will senators use this Amy Coney Barrett law review article and other opinions against her in the confirmation hearings?

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How will the Democrats handle the Barrett conformation hearings? Sep 27, 2020

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The Democrats can't Kavanaugh her but can they Bork her?

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When Candidates Refuse to Concede Sep 25, 2020

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A close look at what might happen if either presidential candidate refuses to concede. What checks and balances are built into the system? It's another law seminar, today on The Dershow.

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Breonna Taylor: My legal analysis. Sep 24, 2020

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Amidst the public outcry following the recent decision not to charge officers involved with the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, I'll take a close legal look at the case. Plus - You'll be shocked to learn who else prosecutors may be able to charge!

All of this and your questions today on The Dershow.

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Law School Day: Some SCOTUS hypotheticals to consider. Sep 23, 2020

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I'm the professor and you're the students. Today we'll discuss some hypothetical scenarios that could occur when replacing a justice.

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