We chew over the big question of presidential power—what happens when a president pushes too far and how does that whole post-office prosecution thing work? It's a tangled web of legal what-ifs that could scare any commander-in-chief.

We also size up the courts, debating their role in shaping policies, like the thorny issues of Roe v. Wade and race-based scholarships. This discussion is bound to get heated, considering how these decisions ripple through our society.

And then, we wrestle with free speech, especially on college campuses. What happens when speech codes and protests collide with learning? Plus, scholarships for specific races—constitutional or not? We're breaking it all down.

Don’t miss our take on the latest government stretch into Title 9 and gender identity, as this could be heading straight for a Supreme Court showdown.

Common Sense Moments

05:59 Supreme Court case established three levels of presidential power.

17:57 Lack of self-sufficiency, ignorance about income.

23:44 Government can limit free speech with restrictions.

25:28 Title 6 protects against speech discrimination.

34:39 Debate over presidential powers and separation of powers.

37:29 Balancing presidential conduct and political implications, supreme court.

44:42 Distinguishing intent in legal cases, jury's role.

51:19 Supreme Court ruling affects race-based scholarships.

52:18 Controversy over race-based scholarships and Supreme Court.

01:00:59 University defends open participation, opposes exclusive KKK scholarship.

01:04:16 Scholarship based on potential, not straight-A students.

01:07:38 DeSantis challenges federal Title 9 interpretation in Florida.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

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