In this episode, Susan is joined by Eric Schurenberg, an acclaimed journalist and former CEO of Inc. and Fast Company. They tackle the subjects of media trust, the January 6th insurrection, and societal polarization. Together, they delve into the root causes of ideological extremism and question who bears the responsibility. Eric exposes Tucker Carlson's lack of honesty and highlights the falsehoods spread by politicians, specifically regarding Donald Trump's CNN town hall interview. They emphasize the urgent need for legislative standards in online and broadcast media, as well as social media platforms. Lastly, they stress the importance of transparency across all spaces to rebuild trust in media and foster a healthier information ecosystem.

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This week, Susan is joined by Bill Kristol, a conservative political analyst, commentator, and public intellectual. Kristol, the former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States for Dan Quayle, shares his insights on the changes that have occurred within the Republican Party over the past ten years. Additionally, he delves into the impact of the era of Donald Trump, highlighting the divisive nature of the former president. The conversation covers topics includingTrumpism, the fallout of January 6th, the polarization of politics in the United States, the challenge of wokeism, potential challengers in the political landscape, prejudices and extremism from the right, and the apprehension felt when calling out Trumpism from a conservative perspective.

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In this latest episode of NHB, Susan is joined by Bill Bratton, former New York City and Boston Police Commissioner and former Los Angles Police Chief. He is the only person to have led the police departments of the United States' two largest cities – New York and Los Angeles. Bratton, known for his "broken windows" policing philosophy, takes us through the state of crime, the legislation he believes is affecting the levels of crime, and how it should be addressed. As well as taking us through his perspective, he takes us through the history of policing in the US in the past 50 years. 

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Phil Ehr is a retired US Navy Commander and founder of the George Washington Initiative, an information civil defense force that works to destabilize and collapse Dis/Misinformation ecosystems. Listen as they delve into Phil’s experience volunteering in Ukraine and how the war is going thus far. Then, they discuss Phil’s efforts to find and dismantle mis/disinformation online via the George Washington Initiative.
For more information on Phil's work visit: georgewashingtoninitiative.org

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Douglas Schoen is a political analyst, consultant, and author. He is best known for his work as a pollster for various political campaigns, including those of President Bill Clinton and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Listen as the pair discuss the issues of electability, from Hillary Clinton’s emails to Donald Trump's indictments; the 2024 Election cycle is looming, and challenges to Biden are imminent. 

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Andrew Napolitano is a former judge who served on the New Jersey Superior Court from 1987 to 1995. He is also a legal analyst and commentator known for appearing on Fox News and his syndicated column. Napolitano has written several books on legal and political topics, including "Constitutional Chaos: What Happens When the Government Breaks Its Own Laws" and "The Constitution in Exile: How the Federal Government Has Seized Power by Rewriting the Supreme Law of the Land."

In this episode, Susan and Napolitano delve into the technical details and legal aspects of the Donald Trump indictment, including potential testimonies from Allen Weisselberg and Michael Cohen and discuss the perceived unpopularity of the previous decision of DA Bragg not to indict the president when first offered. The duo also speculates on the political ramifications for Trump, the implications of having him take the stand, and how it could affect the election and electability of any Republican facing President Biden. The episode also touches on Trump's ego, his decision to keep classified documents at Mar A Lago, and the prosecution's treatment of the January 6th defendants. The episode concludes by briefly discussing the Alex Murdaugh case and Ukrainian War.

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Erwin Chemerinsky is a prominent American legal scholar and constitutional law expert, widely regarded as one of the most influential legal scholars in the United States. He is currently the Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. Chemerinsky has authored numerous books and articles on constitutional law and has argued several high-profile cases before the US Supreme Court. He frequently comments on legal issues in the media and has been recognized for advocating civil rights and civil liberties. 

Together they explore the distinction between Antisemitism and Anti-Israel rhetoric, first amendment challenges at universities in the US, the effects of California Proposition 209, and the effects of eliminating affirmative action. Further, the duo delves into cases facing the Supreme Court, discussing the tension between liberty and equality, the potential of student loan forgiveness, and the judicial challenges to the action and further challenges to Section 230.  

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Lanny Davis is an American lawyer, lobbyist, author, and crisis management advisor who has worked with high-profile clients like President Bill Clinton, Penn State University, and Michael Cohen. He is an expert in crisis management and has authored several books on the subject. Davis is also a frequent commentator and writer, often appearing on television news programs and contributing opinion pieces to newspapers and magazines.

Together they explore the indictment of Donald Trump. With Lanny’s unique perspective of being one of Michael Cohen's defense attorneys, the duo delves into the facts of the case, the potential of further charges, and the mountains of evidence facing the former president.  

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Mari Henderson is an associate at Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles office with a background as a criminal prosecutor and on-air news reporter. She specializes in high-stakes litigation, representing companies and individuals in sensitive reputational cases. Mari has also defended large internet companies in class action litigation and advised international companies on US litigation issues. 

Together they explore the indictment of Donald Trump and delve into the legal rationale made by District Attorney Bragg, discussing the comparisons between John Edwards’ case and Donald Trump’s. They further point out the potential defenses the Trump team can use and the issues facing the prosecution team.

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Rachel Juarez is an accomplished legal professional and one of the esteemed judges on CBS Media's acclaimed and Emmy-nominated court program, Hot Bench. A proud native of Los Angeles, Juarez earned her degrees from prestigious institutions such as Yale University and Stanford Law School. 

During their discussion, Susan and Rachel explore the Alec Baldwin case, speculating on whether further criminal charges could be brought. They also examine the broader issues of gun control, questioning why a loaded gun was present on the set. Together they address the recent sentencing and laundering case of "Chrisley Knows Best" and consider whether the courts treat celebrities and the wealthy differently. Lastly, the conversation turns to Sam Bankman-Fried, with the pair drawing comparisons between him and Elizabeth Holmes.

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