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Corey Brettschneider
@democracyprof.bsky.social
Poli Sci Prof @Brown JD/PhD

My new book: The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It: https://shorturl.at/z31fC

My new podcast: The Oath and the Office: https://shorturl.at/H7vGP
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From tariffs to nukes, Congress once fought back against presidential overreach.
It can — and must — do so again.

@tedlieu.bsky.social and @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

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From Tariffs to Nukes — How Congress Can Stop Trump’s Power Grabs | Rep. Ted Lieu
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 10/30/2025 · 59m
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🚨 New video episode just dropped.

A judge has blown up Trump’s political prosecutions — ruling his special prosecutor was illegally appointed.
We break down what this means for his entire “retribution” agenda. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Watch here 👇
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Trump’s Prosecutions Thrown Out — Judge Rules His Prosecutor Was Illegal
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November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Your show with John Fugelsang is the perfect blend of history and comedy at the intersection of politics. You both break through the BS and get to the heart of what really is going on in America! Each episode ends with hope that we can survive the rise of fascism in the US. Well done! Congrats!
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We just hit #2 in Government on Apple Podcasts — a new record for The Oath and The Office.
This week’s episode breaks down why the judge ruled Trump’s special prosecutor was illegally appointed, and what it means for separation of powers.
Grateful for everyone listening.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Trump's retribution has hit a wall
The legal system pushed back against the White House this week

Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang
Nov 27
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Trump's retribution has hit a wall
The legal system pushed back against the White House this week.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving!
If you have time for a break, listen to our new episode:
A judge just shut down Trump’s political prosecutions, ruling his prosecutor was illegally appointed.
The latest The Oath and The Office is up now.

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Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
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November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
If you have time for a break, listen to our new episode:
A judge just shut down Trump’s political prosecutions, ruling his prosecutor was illegally appointed.
The latest The Oath and The Office is up now.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
Insights and perspective—something else to be grateful for. Thanks, @democracyprof.bsky.social and @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
NEW EPISODE — Political Prosecutions Blow Up
A judge just ruled Trump’s prosecutor was illegally appointed — and threw out the Comey and Letitia James indictments.
We explain the stakes. Plus Hegseth’s threat against a sitting Senator. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

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Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Great podcast.
Put it on your feed.
Happy Thanksgiving!

If you’re cooking, traveling, or taking a break, the new episode is up. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I break down the judge’s ruling that blew up Trump’s political prosecutions — and what it means for his “retribution” agenda.

Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!

If you’re cooking, traveling, or taking a break, the new episode is up. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I break down the judge’s ruling that blew up Trump’s political prosecutions — and what it means for his “retribution” agenda.

Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEW EPISODE — Political Prosecutions Blow Up
A judge just ruled Trump’s prosecutor was illegally appointed — and threw out the Comey and Letitia James indictments.
We explain the stakes. Plus Hegseth’s threat against a sitting Senator. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/27/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The latest episode of The Oath and the Office is taking off! Top 5 already. Thanks listeners! @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The latest episode of The Oath and the Office is taking off! Top 5 already. Thanks listeners! @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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New video episode is up: Epstein panic, Trump boxed in, and a political system struggling with rising hate. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I unpack the stakes — legally and democratically.
Watch:

youtu.be/IEI3ADnpNVc?...
Epstein Panic Erupts: Why Trump Is Suddenly Cornered
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
New video episode is up: Epstein panic, Trump boxed in, and a political system struggling with rising hate. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I unpack the stakes — legally and democratically.
Watch:

youtu.be/IEI3ADnpNVc?...
Epstein Panic Erupts: Why Trump Is Suddenly Cornered
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Washington is melting down over the Epstein files — and Trump knows he’s cornered.
In our new episode, John and I break down what’s actually in play
• the political panic
• the limits of Trump’s immunity
• and how Carlson platforming Fuentes fuels a culture of hate
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Trump Cornered Amid Epstein Panic
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/20/2025 · 52m
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November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
For my book, I interviewed two people on Nixon’s Enemies List. Ellsberg died in 2023; Sid Davidoff, the last survivor, and a friend of my uncle’s, just passed. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I talk about why Nixon targeted him and how he fought back
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The Oath and The Office
Government Podcast · Updated Weekly · Mixing sharp wit and serious political fire, The Oath and The Office is where hard-hitting constitutional analysis meets razor-sharp comedy. Distinguished politic...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fuentes has every right to speak — the First Amendment protects the ugliest views
But government isn’t supposed to shrug
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I discuss how democracies survive moments like this: by counter-speech and refusing to let hate define the agenda
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Trump Cornered Amid Epstein Panic
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/20/2025 · 52m
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November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Epstein files erupt in DC — and Trump looks cornered

@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I dig into:

• Trump’s push to stretch “immunity” to cover unofficial conduct
• The Supreme Court’s new asylum case

Power, democracy, and rising hate — all in one episode.

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Trump Cornered Amid Epstein Panic
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/20/2025 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
Be sure to check out the latest from @democracyprof.bsky.social and @johnfugelsang.bsky.social.
Epstein files erupt in DC — and Trump looks cornered

@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I dig into:

• Trump’s push to stretch “immunity” to cover unofficial conduct
• The Supreme Court’s new asylum case

Power, democracy, and rising hate — all in one episode.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump Cornered Amid Epstein Panic
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/20/2025 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Epstein files erupt in DC — and Trump looks cornered

@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I dig into:

• Trump’s push to stretch “immunity” to cover unofficial conduct
• The Supreme Court’s new asylum case

Power, democracy, and rising hate — all in one episode.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump Cornered Amid Epstein Panic
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/20/2025 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
The coffee is on. ☕ Our Constitution is not self-executing; it takes everyday people who refuse to let a few in power rewrite the rules. Get back to school with me in my review of @democracyprof.bsky.social's book, "The Presidents and the People" #cupofcalculatedcuriosity
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Book Review: Corey Brettschneider takes us back to school on what We The People means with "The Presidents and the People" - NPI's Cascadia Advocate
"We The People" is both an opening and a dare. Brettschneider, a professor of political science, puts the phrase under a microscope, showing how five specific threats to American democracy throughout ...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Is gay marriage next? ⚠️

In our new episode, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I break down the Supreme Court’s latest signal — the one hidden in the Kim Davis case — and why several justices seem ready to revisit marriage equality.
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Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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My fave professor on the streets again!!!
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
At Epstein’s townhouse I discuss his crimes amd Trump’s youtube.com/shorts/X0KfK...
We are outside Jeffery Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, where his trafficking operation was centered.
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
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November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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The shutdown ended
But Justice Jackson’s unexpected move letting Trump stop SNAP benefits may be the most important twist — and it’s been overlooked

In this video episode, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I walk through the case, the stakes and what it reveals about the Court
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Trump’s Shutdown Ends — Why Justice Jackson Backed His SNAP Freeze
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
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November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM