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0:30 - Chicago teens testify about takeovers — ‘How can we better make adults our role models?’ 11:53 - Trump Stuns Republicans With Whirlwind Day of Frustration and Finger-Pointing 27:24 - The Socialist Democrats of America 49:13 - Trump meeting with NATO SecGen Mark Rutte: Iran was very near getting nukes, G7 backed degarding nuke program 01:00:24 - Bill Roggio is a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defence of Democracies and editor of FDD’s Long War Journal. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the ongoing negotiations with Iran 01:25:26 - Gary Sinise is an actor, director, bass player, founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation and author of Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his upcoming Rockin’ For Our Vets concert at Cantigny Park 01:35:23 - Juan David Rojas covers Latin America and global Hispanidad for UnHerd. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the election results in Colombia 01:54:31 - Josh Blackman holds the Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas OutlookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Blackman examines the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Establishment Clause and the subsequent removal of religious traditions from public schools. He critiques the "Lemon test" for creating a secular culture through judicial overreach. (13)

Josh Blackman discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton ruling, which abandoned the Lemon test in favor of tradition. He analyzes the legal debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms as a necessary course correction. (14)

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-17-20261933 IDAHOSimon Constable discusses the extreme heat in France and the potential global impact of a "super El Niño." He reports on significant drops in Brent crude, gold, and grain prices, while noting copper's rise. (1)Simon Constable examines the Makerfield by-election and its implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. He describes the British paper ballot voting process and the potential for new leadership rivals to emerge from Manchester. (2)Scott Winship explains that the American middle class is shrinking because many families are moving into the upper middle class. He distinguishes between income flows and wealth stocks, highlighting general prosperity and significant wealth creation. (3)Scott Winship analyzes why Americans feel pessimistic about the economy despite rising real wages. He discusses the impact of inflation, "vibe sessions," and how personal financial satisfaction often outpaces negative perceptions of the broader national economy. (4)Kamran Bokhari addresses rumors of a $300 billion fund for Iran and Pakistan's role as a diplomatic mediator. He emphasizes the transition of power to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the necessity of verifying behavioral changes. (5)Charles Burton critiques Canada's failure to effectively block Chinese goods produced with forced labor, specifically regarding aluminum and lithium. He warns that Chinese electric vehicles may serve as subsidized "spy machines" on Canadian roads. (6)Captain James Fanell warns that China is using "scientific" research as a pretext for military expansion at Scarborough Shoal. He recalls the 2012 standoff and urges stronger United States naval support for Philippine maritime sovereignty. (7)Captain James Fanell emphasizes the critical need for expanded United States naval power to counter China's massive fleet. He advocates for increased ship production and more vertical launch cells to maintain global maritime security standards. (8)Henry Sokolski discusses South Korea's desire for nuclear enrichment and submarines amidst North Korea's growing arsenal. He argues that the threat is primarily political, with the North seeking a confederation to undermine South Korean independence. (9)Henry Sokolski explores the risks of a space-based arms race between the United States and China. He discusses war games involving missile interceptors in low Earth orbit and the complexities of involving private industry. (10)Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's historic IPO, which raised over $85 billion, granting the company resources far exceeding NASA's budget. He also reports on structural leaks in Russia's Zvezda module on the International Space Station. (11)Bob Zimmerman discusses the replicability crisis in soft sciences, where half of published studies fail confirmation. He also highlights astronomical discoveries, including a supernova remnant and the unique counter-rotating dust of the Black Eye galaxy. (12)Josh Blackman examines the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Establishment Clause and the subsequent removal of religious traditions from public schools. He critiques the "Lemon test" for creating a secular culture through judicial overreach. (13)Josh Blackman discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton ruling, which abandoned the Lemon test in favor of tradition. He analyzes the legal debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms as a necessary course correction. (14)Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio critique the proposal for Syria to contain Hezbollah. They warn that involving Syriangroups with al-Qaeda ties would trigger sectarian violence and bolster Hezbollah's legitimacy within Lebanon's Shiacommunity. (15)Michael Bernstam explains that Russia faces a fiscal catastrophe due to declining oil production and falling global prices. He notes that Ukrainian drone strikes and Western sanctions on the shadow fleet are depleting Moscow's budget. (16)One name fix: Ahmed Sharawi → Ahmad Sharawi (per house style sheet).

Preview for Later Today: Josh Blackman examines the Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton, where a football coach's public prayer was challenged. The court ruled the action wasn't coercive, ultimately abandoning the long-standing "Lemon test" for religious expression.

Josh Blackman traces the modern history of the death penalty from the 1972 Furman case to 1976's Gregg v. Georgia. He critiques the "evolving standards of decency" doctrine used by the Warren Court, arguing it reflects the views of elites rather than the constitution or the broader American general voting public. (13)1888 SCOTUS

Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)1937

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-9-2026.JUNE 1957.Liz Peek discusses SpaceX's $1.78 trillion IPO, questioning whether valuations for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are sustainable. She notes that Starlink's profitability supports Elon Musk's moonshots. Despite inflation concerns, strong domestic private investment is currently driving U.S. economic prosperity while Europe struggles with over-regulation and high energy costs. (1)Liz Peek examines the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America in blue cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. She argues establishment Democrats fail to counter radical socialist propaganda. Concerns are raised over candidates promoting the abolition of prisons, drug use without judgment, and anti-Israel positions funded by extremist-linked donor groups. (2)Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the downing of a US Army helicopter by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. He notes Trump's focus on a potential economic siege over expensive military munitions. Schanzer discusses rumors of IRGCleadership decapitation by Israel and suggests the regime is flailing due to internal disarray and chaos. (3)Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, noting that Iran's influence is shrinking. He highlights Qatar's role as a state sponsor of terrorism that buys American influence through massive investments, totaling hundreds of billions. Schanzer warns that Qatar and Turkey remain primary patrons for the radical Muslim Brotherhoodextremist group. (4)Mary Kissel addresses the Iranian standoff, emphasizing the threat of "impregnable" nuclear facilities at Pickaxe Mountain. She notes Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. Additionally, Kissel praises Ukraine's innovative drone technology for creating a stalemate against Russia and fostering a burgeoning, globally sought-after military-industrial complex within the war-torn country. (5)Mary Kissel highlights a regional trend toward liberty and transparency in the Americas, citing recent elections in Peru, Chile, and Argentina. She credits voters for rejecting failed leftist policies and discusses figures like Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, the latter implementing a conservative agenda that is successfully reducing soaring Argentine inflation. (6)Joseph Sternberg explains China's reform of the Hukou residency system, which has limited internal migration since the 1950s. By granting migrants access to urban social services like healthcare and education, Beijing aims to reduce high household saving rates and stimulate domestic consumption to revitalize its slowing, multi-trillion dollar communist national economy. (7)Joseph Sternberg describes the UK Labour Party's internal strife as it debates returning to Blairite centrism versus far-left socialism. He critiques Keir Starmer's lack of decisive leadership during an anemic economic period. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's Reform Party is successfully poaching Labour's traditional working-class voters in various important regional British parliamentary by-elections. (8)Gregory Copley analyzes the downing of a US helicopter off Oman, noting strategic differences between American and Israeli objectives. While the US seeks a deal, Israel aims for regime change. Copley highlights the weakened state of the IRGC leadership and discusses how new global oil sources are currently mitigating Iranian threats. (9)Gregory Copley reviews the historical failure of the Jimmy Carter administration during the Iranian hostage crisis. He explains that President Trump refuses to be "Jimmy Carter," instead seeking the total collapse of the IRGC leadership. Copley argues that internal public response in Iran is far more effective than military commando raids. (10)Gregory Copley reports on a rare Ebola outbreak and jihadi threats in Central Africa. He notes that local governments fail to fund necessary healthcare infrastructure, relying instead on outside aid. Additionally, Copley details the ongoing Ethiopian civil war and the complex regional power struggle over control of the vital Red Sea. (11)Gregory Copley discusses Prince Harry's desire to return to Britain due to financial depletion. He notes the lack of trust from King Charles and Prince William, and the dissipated public affection for the Duke. Copley also references his new book on the authority and success of constitutional monarchy as practiced today. (12)Josh Blackman traces the modern history of the death penalty from the 1972 Furman case to 1976's Gregg v. Georgia. He critiques the "evolving standards of decency" doctrine used by the Warren Court, arguing it reflects the views of elites rather than the constitution or the broader American general voting public. (13)Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)Peter Huessy discusses US plans to deploy nuclear-capable F-35s in Europe to counter Russian threats. He explains Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine involving low-yield battlefield nukes for "surgical" strikes. Huessy warns that Russiapossesses thousands of non-strategic weapons, far exceeding current NATO theater capabilities and its lack of transparent weaponry numbers. (15)Peter Huessy details China's growing non-strategic nuclear arsenal and dual-use delivery systems. He explains that Beijing believes it can control escalation to keep the US out of the Western Pacific. Huessy emphasizes that NATOlacks a comparable response in Asia, as the US withdrew similar theater weapons in 1991. 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0:30 - CPS 12:35 - Electronic Monitoring 32:33 - Eric Church commencement address at UNC 50:20 - Remembering Rich from Indian Head Park 51:39 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, previews Trump’s trip to China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:10:37 - Ted Snider, contributing editor for The American Conservative: Between Iran and a Hard Place. Ted is also a frequent contributor to Responsible Statecraft & Antiwar.com 01:35:41 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: When you’re dealing with an enemy like China you have to use every tool in your chest. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:48:18 - Theodore Dalrymple, retired physician and psychiatrist who worked in a general hospital and prison in England, shares details from his two newest books Agatha Christie and the Metaphysics of Murder – available 6/9 & Life at the Bottom: The Worldview that Makes the Underclass 25th Anniversary Edition – available now 02:05:58 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston, weighs in on election maps and The Stunning Plan To Reverse The Supreme Court of VirginiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman reviews the history of the 1974 Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, which prevented Richard Nixon from destroying White House records. He argues that the Watergateinvestigation created a political "fever," leading to legal maneuvers that potentially compromised constitutional principles regarding executive branch authority over internal disputes and documents. 31573 NETHERLANDS

4. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman discusses a 2026 OLC opinion suggesting the 1978 Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional. He draws parallels between Nixon's record disputes and the modern indictments of Donald Trumpregarding documents at Mar-a-Lago. The conversation explores whether these legal challenges are attempts to restore traditional presidential powers after post-Watergate erosion. 41589 HOLLAND NETHERLANDS

Summary: Josh Blackman Josh Blackman previews his analysis of a 2026 OLC opinion declaring the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, discussing how Watergate-era legal precedents regarding executive documents now influence modern criminal proceedings against former presidents.1972 KISSINGER, NIXON, HAIG.

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We are living under a judicial oligarchy, and it's getting worse, not better. In this episode, I break down the two massive roadblocks destroying any chance at restoring our republic: Judicial supremacism and a GOP acting as controlled opposition. Constitutional law professor Josh Blackman joins the show to expose the dangerous myth that federal judges have absolute, final authority over the executive and legislative branches. He shows how the Supreme Court is out to lunch and why even higher-court victories do not change the landscape. Later, I analyze the brutal reality of recent special elections. Why are Republicans getting crushed with independent voters? And why is Trump acting as a "defeat mechanism" by endorsing liberal, establishment Republicans in state legislatures over proven conservatives? It's time to face the hard truth about the uniparty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:30 - Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender 13:14 - Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes 35:22 - Bailey 58:49 - Jesse Jackson Funeral 01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump’s four-to-five-week plan. 01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS under Senator Markwayne Mullin. 01:56:13 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says the economy remains fundamentally strong but investors should still take steps to protect themselves from disruptions tied to the situation in Iran. For more on Perry International Capital - perrycapitalpartners.com 02:14:22 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook: The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day. Follow Josh on X @JoshMBlackmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the resignation of Josh Blackman, former senior editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, and the the entire Meese Center leaving with John Malcolm to join former Vice President Mike Pence's organization at Advancing American Freedom. The Agenda:—Heritage blows up—Thunder Basin factors and the latest interim docket order—Shadow Docket Sunlight Act—Need greater clarity on Church Autonomy doctrine—Are parodies of land acknowledgements free speech?—Listener questions and fruit of the poisonous tree doctrines Show Notes:—Smith v. Allwright—SCOTUSblog's Interim Docket Blog The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Anchoring Truths Podcast for a tour de force from our friend Prof. Josh Blackman. In the height of the politicization of the judicial branch, the federal courts cannot be reformed through unilateral disarmament, argues Blackman. Rather, any federal judicial reform must be bilateral. Blackman lays out a set of ten proposals for reducing the power both the Right and the Left exert through the judiciary based on a law review article he wrote earlier this year. This episode is an adapted webinar co-sponsored with the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy of First Liberty Institute.Josh Blackman is a national thought leader on constitutional law and the United States Supreme Court. Josh's work was quoted during two presidential impeachment trials. He has testified before Congress and advises federal and state lawmakers. Josh regularly appears on TV, including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and the BBC. Josh is also a frequent guest on NPR and other syndicated radio programs. He has published commentaries in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and leading national publications. Since 2012, Josh has served as a professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston. He holds the Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law. Josh is the Senior Editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution (3rd Edition). Josh has written more than seven dozen law review articles that have been cited more than a thousand times. Josh was selected as the Jurist of the Year by the Texas Journal of Law & Public Policy, received the inaugural Meese III Originalism Award from the Heritage Foundation, and was awarded the Inaugural Joseph Story Award. Josh was selected by Forbes Magazine for the “30 Under 30” in Law and Policy. Josh is the President of the Harlan Institute and founded FantasySCOTUS, the Internet's Premier Supreme Court Fantasy League. He blogs at the Volokh Conspiracy and tweets @JoshMBlackman.Read Blackman's article here.

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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1900 KYIV THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS THAT CONGRESS IS CAPABLE OF CUTTING SPENDING..... 10-8-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Arab Intellectuals Fail Palestinians by Prioritizing Populism and Victimhood Narrative in Gaza ConflictGUEST NAME: Hussain Abdul-Hussain SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Hussain Abdul-Hussain about Hamas utilizing the power of victimhood to justify atrocities and vilify opponents. Arab and Muslim intellectuals have failed Palestinians by prioritizing populism over introspection and self-critique. Regional actors like Egypt prioritize populist narratives over national interests, exemplified by refusing to open the Sinai border despite humanitarian suffering. The key recommendation is challenging the narrative and fostering a reliable, mature Palestinian government. 915-930 HEADLINE: Arab Intellectuals Fail Palestinians by Prioritizing Populism and Victimhood Narrative in Gaza ConflictGUEST NAME: Hussain Abdul-Hussain SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Hussain Abdul-Hussain about Hamas utilizing the power of victimhood to justify atrocities and vilify opponents. Arab and Muslim intellectuals have failed Palestinians by prioritizing populism over introspection and self-critique. Regional actors like Egypt prioritize populist narratives over national interests, exemplified by refusing to open the Sinai border despite humanitarian suffering. The key recommendation is challenging the narrative and fostering a reliable, mature Palestinian government. 930-945 HEADLINE: Russian Oil and Gas Revenue Squeezed as Prices Drop, Turkey Shifts to US LNG, and China Delays Pipeline GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Michael Bernstam about Russia facing severe budget pressure due to declining oil prices projected to reach $40 per barrel for Russian oil and global oil surplus. Turkey, a major buyer, is abandoning Russian natural gas after signing a 20-year LNG contract with the US. Russia refuses Indian rupee payments, demanding Chinese renminbi, which India lacks. China has stalled the major Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project indefinitely. Russia utilizes stablecoin and Bitcoin via Central Asian banks to circumvent payment sanctions. 945-1000 HEADLINE: UN Snapback Sanctions Imposed on Iran; Debate Over Nuclear Dismantlement and Enrichment GUEST NAME: Andrea Stricker SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Andrea Stricker about the US and Europe securing the snapback of UN sanctions against Iran after 2015 JCPOA restrictions expired. Iran's non-compliance with inspection demands triggered these severe sanctions. The discussion covers the need for full dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, including both enrichment and weaponization capabilities, to avoid future conflict. Concerns persist about Iran potentially retaining enrichment capabilities through low-level enrichment proposals and its continued non-cooperation with IAEA inspections. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: China's Economic Contradictions: Deflation and Consumer Wariness Undermine GDP Growth ClaimsGUEST NAME: Fraser Howie SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Fraser Howie about China facing severe economic contradictions despite high World Bank forecasts. Deflation remains rampant with frequently negative CPI and PPI figures. Consumer wariness and high youth unemployment at one in seven persist throughout the economy. The GDP growth figure is viewed as untrustworthy, manufactured through debt in a command economy. Decreased container ship arrivals point to limited actual growth, exacerbated by higher US tariffs. Economic reforms appear unlikely as centralization under Xi Jinping continues. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: Takaichi Sanae Elected LDP Head, Faces Coalition Challenge to Become Japan's First Female Prime Minister GUEST NAME: Lance Gatling SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Lance Gatling about Takaichi Sanae being elected head of Japan's LDP, positioning her to potentially become the first female Prime Minister. A conservative figure, she supports visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine. Her immediate challenge is forming a majority coalition, as the junior partner Komeito disagrees with her conservative positions and social policies. President Trump praised her election, signaling potential for strong bilateral relations. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 VHEADLINE: DeepSeek AI: Chinese LLM Performance and Security Flaws Revealed Amid Semiconductor Export Circumvention GUEST NAME: Jack Burnham SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Jack Burnham about competition in Large Language Models between the US and China's DeepSeek. A NIST study found US models superior in software engineering, though DeepSeek showed parity in scientific questions. Critically, DeepSeek models exhibited significant security flaws. China attempts to circumvent US export controls on GPUs by smuggling and using cloud computing centers in Southeast Asia. Additionally, China aims to dominate global telecommunications through control of supply chains and legal mechanisms granting the CCP access to firm data.E V 1115-1130 HEADLINE: DeepSeek AI: Chinese LLM Performance and Security Flaws Revealed Amid Semiconductor Export Circumvention GUEST NAME: Jack Burnham SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Jack Burnham about competition in Large Language Models between the US and China's DeepSeek. A NIST study found US models superior in software engineering, though DeepSeek showed parity in scientific questions. Critically, DeepSeek models exhibited significant security flaws. China attempts to circumvent US export controls on GPUs by smuggling and using cloud computing centers in Southeast Asia. Additionally, China aims to dominate global telecommunications through control of supply chains and legal mechanisms granting the CCP access to firm data. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: Taiwanese Influencer Charged for Threatening President; Mainland Chinese Influence Tactics ExposedGUEST NAME: Mark Simon SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Mark Simon about internet personality Holger Chen under investigation in Taiwan for calling for President William Lai's decapitation. This highlights mainland Chinese influence operations utilizing influencers who push themes of military threat and Chinese greatness. Chen is suspected of having a mainland-affiliated paymaster due to lack of local commercial support. Taiwan's population primarily identifies as Taiwanese and is unnerved by constant military threats. A key propaganda goal is convincing Taiwan that the US will not intervene. 1145-1200 HEADLINE: Sentinel ICBM Modernization is Critical and Cost-Effective Deterrent Against Great Power CompetitionGUEST NAME: Peter Huessy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Peter Huessy about the Sentinel program replacing aging 55-year-old Minuteman ICBMs, aiming for lower operating costs and improved capabilities. Cost overruns stem from necessary infrastructure upgrades, including replacing thousands of miles of digital command and control cabling and building new silos. Maintaining the ICBM deterrent is financially and strategically crucial, saving hundreds of billions compared to relying solely on submarines. The need for modernization reflects the end of the post-Cold War "holiday from history," requiring rebuilding against threats from China and Russia. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Supreme Court Battles Over Presidential Impoundment Authority and the Separation of Powers GUEST NAME: Josh Blackman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josh Blackman about Supreme Court eras focusing on the separation of powers. Currently, the court is addressing presidential impoundment—the executive's authority to withhold appropriated funds. Earlier rulings, particularly 1975's Train v. City of New York, constrained this power. The Roberts Court appears sympathetic to reclaiming presidential authority lost during the Nixon era. The outcome of this ongoing litigation will determine the proper balance between executive and legislative branches. 1215-1230 HEADLINE: Supreme Court Battles Over Presidential Impoundment Authority and the Separation of Powers GUEST NAME: Josh Blackman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josh Blackman about Supreme Court eras focusing on the separation of powers. Currently, the court is addressing presidential impoundment—the executive's authority to withhold appropriated funds. Earlier rulings, particularly 1975's Train v. City of New York, constrained this power. The Roberts Court appears sympathetic to reclaiming presidential authority lost during the Nixon era. The outcome of this ongoing litigation will determine the proper balance between executive and legislative branches. 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Space Force Awards Contracts to SpaceX and ULA; Juno Mission Ending, Launch Competition Heats UpGUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Bob Zimmerman about Space Force awarding over $1 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX for five launches and ULA for two launches, highlighting growing demand for launch services. ULA's non-reusable rockets contrast with SpaceX's cheaper, reusable approach, while Blue Origin continues to lag behind. Other developments include Firefly entering defense contracting through its Scitec acquisition, Rocket Lab securing additional commercial launches, and the likely end of the long-running Juno Jupiter mission due to budget constraints. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Space Force Awards Contracts to SpaceX and ULA; Juno Mission Ending, Launch Competition Heats UpGUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Bob Zimmerman about Space Force awarding over $1 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX for five launches and ULA for two launches, highlighting growing demand for launch services. ULA's non-reusable rockets contrast with SpaceX's cheaper, reusable approach, while Blue Origin continues to lag behind. Other developments include Firefly entering defense contracting through its Scitec acquisition, Rocket Lab securing additional commercial launches, and the likely end of the long-running Juno Jupiter mission due to budget constraints.

HEADLINE: Supreme Court Battles Over Presidential Impoundment Authority and the Separation of Powers GUEST NAME: Josh Blackman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josh Blackman about Supreme Court eras focusing on the separation of powers. Currently, the court is addressing presidential impoundment—the executive's authority to withhold appropriated funds. Earlier rulings, particularly 1975's Train v. City of New York, constrained this power. The Roberts Court appears sympathetic to reclaiming presidential authority lost during the Nixon era. The outcome of this ongoing litigation will determine the proper balance between executive and legislative branches. 1876 SCOTUS

HEADLINE: Supreme Court Battles Over Presidential Impoundment Authority and the Separation of Powers GUEST NAME: Josh Blackman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josh Blackman about Supreme Court eras focusing on the separation of powers. Currently, the court is addressing presidential impoundment—the executive's authority to withhold appropriated funds. Earlier rulings, particularly 1975's Train v. City of New York, constrained this power. The Roberts Court appears sympathetic to reclaiming presidential authority lost during the Nixon era. The outcome of this ongoing litigation will determine the proper balance between executive and legislative branches.

PREVIEW HEADLINE: The Supreme Court and the Changing Power of Presidential Impoundment GUEST NAME:Josh Blackman SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josh Blackman about shifting power dynamics between the presidency and Supreme Court. The court will decide if the Trump administration can refuse to spend funds through impoundment. Unlike the Burger Court, which sided with Congress against Nixon, the current court consists mostly of lawyers sympathetic to executive branch views.

Guest is Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best-known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts. Classic movie review of […]

CONTINUED Professor Josh Blackman Judicial Defiance: Lower Courts Challenge Supreme Court and Trump AdministrationProfessor Josh Blackman details an unprecedented judicial "revolt" where lower federal courts, particularly in Boston, repeatedly defy Supreme Court rulings and temporary restraining orders against the Trump Administration. Cases involve deportation and presidential firing power. Chief Justice Roberts is struggling to make lower courts "get in line," prompting a rare concurrence from Justice Gorsuch criticizing the defiance. 1888 GAR OHIO

Professor Josh Blackman Judicial Defiance: Lower Courts Challenge Supreme Court and Trump AdministrationProfessor Josh Blackman details an unprecedented judicial "revolt" where lower federal courts, particularly in Boston, repeatedly defy Supreme Court rulings and temporary restraining orders against the Trump Administration. Cases involve deportation and presidential firing power. Chief Justice Roberts is struggling to make lower courts "get in line," prompting a rare concurrence from Justice Gorsuch criticizing the defiance.1115-1130

Guest in Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts. Classic movie review of […]

Guest is Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts. Classic movie review of “1776,” the 1972 musical film about the Second Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

Preview: Guest name: Professor Josh Blackman. Professor Josh Blackman (Josh Blackman holds the Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook.) discussed Supreme Court recommendations for lower courts not to uniformly reverse presidential executive orders. Justice Kavanaugh described these as "interim orders," as the Supreme Court cannot wait three years for cases when issues arise daily. Lower courts, especially in Boston, are often not listening. 1937 SCOTUS

0:30 - Trump: not going to war with Chicago, you second-rate reporter 21:45 - Steven Sund, former Capitol Police Chief, on DC’s federal task force success and the untold truths of Jan. 6. Steven is also the author of Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6 41:22 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, makes the case for pressure on the UK to stop silencing speech and undermining democracy 01:01:51 - Why Dan Proft is single 01:20:10 - Paul Vallas, CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, reveals the results Chicago gets for its staggering $32,000 per-student price tag. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:38:36 - Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook, Josh Blackman, on Trump's legal battles and The Failed Lower Court Revolt. For more from Josh civitasinstitute.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Josh Blackman   Guest Bio: ​Josh Blackman is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, insurance broker, and general contractor. Mr. Blackman has some 45 years of business experience as a computer programmer, technical writer, practicing attorney, and entrepreneur. He has founded some six varied profitable companies, including a newsletter publisher, an email/postal-list marketer, a property manager, a real estate brokerage, a construction firm, a real estate holding company, and an insurance brokerage. His business experience includes overall managerial and administrative, marketing, people, project, and financial management, public speaking, contract drafting, and negotiation. He is the author of books and magazine articles involving law, the internet, property management, and real estate compliance.   Key Points: Business Overview · Based in Brooklyn, serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. · Manages 130 properties with a staff of 25 employees.   What He Loves About the Business · It's never boring and highly detail-oriented. · Enjoys the variety, from client management to running operations. · The business keeps him constantly learning and adapting.   Sales Philosophy & Structure · Everyone is a salesperson — property managers, field staff, and leadership alike. · Josh and his COO focus on high-level sales to condo/co-op boards and rental building owners. · Sales also includes contracting work, managed by the Chief of Construction.   How Sales Culture is Built · Sales mindset is introduced during hiring and reinforced with weekly meetings. · Uses bonuses and metrics to reward those who generate work and retain clients. · Encourages employee idea-sharing to improve the company and drive growth.   Finding and Managing Leads · Generates “zillions of leads” mainly through SEO—a result of strong optimization since the company's founding. · Also gets leads from vehicle branding, signage on properties, and local reputation. · Faces challenges not in finding leads, but in closing them, partly due to pricing and capacity.   Lead Qualification · Has a process to vet prospects based on: o Location o Property condition and size o Willingness to follow legal requirements (e.g., insurance, safety) · Avoids clients who cut corners or ignore regulations.   CRM & Follow-Up Challenges · Only recently began centralizing lead info, moving from spreadsheets to CRM. · A major sales challenge is a lack of follow-up, especially on complex, multi-step jobs. · Emphasizes organization and tracking: writing things down, prioritizing tasks daily.   Leadership Approach · Inspired by insights from his wife, a child psychologist: reward the positive, understand human motivation. · Sees parallels between parenting and management: leading with structure, support, and positive reinforcement.   Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-blackman-734b1b5/ Website: brownstonepropertygroup.com       About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out our website at https://gosalesology.com/. 

The very RINOs who are undermining Trump's agenda are bizarrely securing his endorsement. We begin by showing once again how the endorsements are killing any effort to pass a MAGA agenda. I also comment on the latest policy jockeying with the reconciliation bill. Next, we're joined by constitutional law professor Josh Blackman for another discussion about judicial supremacy, recent political court cases, and the trajectory of their outcomes. Professor Blackman is not very optimistic in the long run that the Roberts court will fundamentally clip the wings of radical lower courts on enough cases. He offers some fascinating examples of hypocrisy with Roberts rushing in to overturn conservative lower courts while using the emergency shadow docket to keep terrible lower-court rulings alive, even when those issues are pressing. He also believes we are about to get screwed on birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court. The only solution is for other branches to grab back that power. The Florida attorney general is providing us with the test case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should Trump’s top priorities be for his next 100 days? // LongForm: GUEST: Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values on why Jews on the Left oppose Trump going after antisemitism. // Quick Hit: Guest: South Texas College Law professor Josh Blackman on Trump’s judicial nominees.

Some of you might be celebrating the Supreme Court nibbling around the edges of lower-court tyranny, but make no mistake about it, we will still have to litigate every deportation one by one … unless we delegitimize judicial supremacism. We're joined today by constitutional law professor Josh Blackman, who makes it clear that judicial supremacism was something nobody accepted until Cooper v. Aaron during the 1950s. He does not have faith in the current Supreme Court fully solving the problem and also makes the case that focusing on district court universal injunctions is also merely nibbling around the edges. He also explains the difference between a Thomas and a Barrett, those who are fighters vs. those who are climbers, and how Republicans have gotten judicial selection wrong for so many years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2021, the Superior Court of Connecticut approved amendments to Connecticut Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4, which defines professional misconduct. The amendments expanded the definition of misconduct in subsection (7) to include engaging in "conduct that the lawyer knows or reasonably should know is harassment or discrimination...in conduct related to the practice of law" based on a long list of protected characteristics including "race, color, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, status as a veteran, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or marital status".In November 2021, Mario Cerame and Timothy C. Moynahan, two Connecticut lawyers who regularly presented on issues potentially implicated by the new rule, brought suit, alleging the rule as amended violated their First and Fourteenth Amendments. They argued the rule was impermissibly overbroad and chilled lawful speech in so far as it was unclear what speech may be interpreted to be violative of the rule. The district court dismissed the suit for lack of standing. Cerame and Moynahan appealed to the Second Circuit, which, in December 2024 vacated the district court's decision, ruling they did have standing and remanding for further proceedings.Join us for a litigation update for this interesting case implicating professional responsibility, ABA model rules, and free speech with Margaret Little of NCLA, which represents Cerame and Moynahan.Featuring:Margaret A. Little, Senior Litigation Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance(Moderator) Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston

Professor Ron Rotunda wrote seminal law books that are still used in law schools across the country and was the author of over 500 law review articles and other legal publications. These books and articles have been cited more than 2000 times by law reviews, by state and federal courts at every level, by the U.S. Supreme Court and by foreign courts in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. He was also a member of the Federalist Society’s Professional Responsibility & Legal Education Practice Group. Each year, the Practice Group holds an annual FedSoc Forum in his honor to discuss pressing issues and trends in legal culture.Join us for the 2024 installment in that series, where Erin Murphy will join us for a conversation moderated by Prof. Josh Blackman on the importance of courage as a lawyer as well as the state of the legal profession more broadly.Featuring:Erin E. Murphy, Partner, Clement & Murphy PLLC(Moderator) Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston

In July, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed a criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents at his home in Mar-a-Lago and obstructing justice. Judge Cannon reasoned that the prosecutor in this case, Special Counsel Jack Smith, was not properly appointed by the Justice Department. Matthew Seligman of Stanford Law School and Josh Blackman of the South Texas College of Law Houston, who argued before Judge Cannon on opposite sides of this issue, join Jeffrey Rosen to debate the legal basis for the special counsel role. Resources:  United States v. Nixon (1974)  Trump v. United States (2024)  Josh Blackman and Seth Barrett Tillman, Brief of Professor Seth Barrett Tillman and Landmark Legal Foundation as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant Trump's Motion to Dismiss the Indictment, United States v. Trump (March 21, 2024)  Matthew Seligman, Motion for Leave to File Brief by Constitutional Lawyers, Former Government Officials, and State Democracy Defenders Action as Amici Curiae in Opposition to Defendant Donald J. Trump's Motion to Dismiss, United States v. Trump (April 3, 2024)  Judge Aileen Cannon, Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Superseding Indictment Based on Appointments Clause Violation, United States v. Trump (July 15, 2024)  Jack Smith, Brief for the United States, United States v. Trump, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (August 26, 2024)  Stay Connected and Learn More: Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.   Continue today's conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.   Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.  You can find transcripts for each episode on the podcast pages in our Media Library. Donate

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On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, there is an argument that will be heard by Judge Aileen Cannon on whether the appointment of Jack Smith as special council was Constitutional. Smith is the most powerful prosecutor in the United States because AG Merrick Garland gave him that power without having the authority to do so. Cannon will hear arguments from both sides about whether there was a breach of the appointments clause with Smith. While we have judges like Chutkan and Merchan using their power to destroy the rule of law, we have judges like Cannon standing up to the corrupt Biden regime, mob attorney general, and rogue prosecutor. Later, Mark is joined by Josh Blackman, a lawyer who will be making one of the oral arguments about Jack Smith being unconstitutionally appointed, to discuss the basic points of the brief and the overstepping of Merrick Garland in appointing Smith. Also, the crisis on our southern border did not exist under the Trump administration but was created by President Biden through his open border policies and non-enforcement of our immigration laws. Everything Biden is doing now is to get re-elected, which is why he is acting like he is the savior and closing the border. Finally, Mark speaks with Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) to talk about the Biden campaign and the Democrat media hit pieces twisting his words and lying to smear him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices