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BONUS - The Imperial Presidency? Executive Overreach and the Constitution

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Is the U.S. presidency becoming too powerful?

Imagine a president ignoring court rulings, dismantling government agencies, and bypassing oversight. It’s not just a hypothetical—it’s happening now. In this episode, we explore the rise of executive overreach and its implications for democracy.

🔹 Guests:

  • Professor Kevin Smith – Political scientist specializing in governance and federal agencies.
  • James Goodwin – Legal expert in constitutional law and public policy.

🔍 Topics Covered:
✔️ The shift of power toward the executive branch
✔️ Why bureaucracy exists—and why efficiency isn’t always the goal
✔️ The role of Congress and why it’s failing to hold the presidency accountable
✔️ How courts are becoming the last line of defense—and what happens when they’re ignored
✔️ Lessons from countries where democracy has eroded
✔️ What citizens can do to push back against unchecked executive power

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

Support the show

Show Notes:
https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

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107 episodes

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Manage episode 468600062 series 3418004
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Is the U.S. presidency becoming too powerful?

Imagine a president ignoring court rulings, dismantling government agencies, and bypassing oversight. It’s not just a hypothetical—it’s happening now. In this episode, we explore the rise of executive overreach and its implications for democracy.

🔹 Guests:

  • Professor Kevin Smith – Political scientist specializing in governance and federal agencies.
  • James Goodwin – Legal expert in constitutional law and public policy.

🔍 Topics Covered:
✔️ The shift of power toward the executive branch
✔️ Why bureaucracy exists—and why efficiency isn’t always the goal
✔️ The role of Congress and why it’s failing to hold the presidency accountable
✔️ How courts are becoming the last line of defense—and what happens when they’re ignored
✔️ Lessons from countries where democracy has eroded
✔️ What citizens can do to push back against unchecked executive power

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

Support the show

Show Notes:
https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

  continue reading

107 episodes

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