Executive power is expanding—and the stakes for marginalized communities have never been higher.Host Christopher Turner is joined by Ari, a familiar face to viewers of the PolyPolitics YouTube channel, to dive deep into the Supreme Court’s monumental rulings on immigration and birthright citizenship. Then, the conversation shifts to the future of the heartland as North Dakota congressional candidate Trygve Hammer stops by to discuss his unique journey into politics and his vision for a changing political landscape.

Chapters:

(00:00) Christopher Turner welcomes Ari to the Poly Politics Podcast

(00:51) There have been several major decisions on immigration in the last week

(01:16) Supreme Court rules against Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

(05:34) Supreme Court ruled on asylum law that is already in existence

(10:32) Supreme Court upheld temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants on Friday

(18:02) Chief Justice Roberts expressly wrote monetary policy should not be subject to political influence

(22:46) Republican court shuts down any appeal to defamation case over alleged sexual assault

(25:47) Two transgender athletes were challenged for being banned from women's sports

(31:04) Supreme Court rulings on campaign finance and mail in ballots are significant

(32:21) The RNC sued Mississippi for allowing mail in ballots five days after election day

(35:11) The Great American State Fair on the National Mall is turning into a disaster

(39:15) Ari Hammer is running for US Congress in North Dakota

(41:35) One of the biggest issues facing America right now is rising costs

(48:01) You weigh the scales between fossil fuel energy and what are considered green energy

(50:29) You're very staunchly pro union. How do you think encouraging more unions would help energy workers

(52:47) You went to the Republican convention talking to voters about cultural issues

(57:33) Why do you think Republicans and registered Independents should vote for you in November