The Gist

When the Train to Hell Runs on Time


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Aziz Huq, author of The Collapse of Constitutional Remedies, explains how liability insurers shape policing in small towns, why "rights versus rights" conflicts—from same-sex marriage to police brutality—often hinge on public trust, and how Chicago's low murder clearance rate reflects deep distrust of law enforcement. He analyzes the Supreme Court's Grants Pass ruling on homelessness, arguing that its "status versus conduct" distinction masks moral judgments about choice and responsibility. Plus, Trump's Kennedy Center Honorees include KISS, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Michael Crawford, and Sylvester Stallone—prompting thoughts on merchandising, coffin diplomacy, and the Kiss Army.

Produced by Corey Wara

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