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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

👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-tariffs-to-nukes-how-congress-can-stop-trumps/id1795734509?i=1000734189828
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
podcasts.apple.com
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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
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
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 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
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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
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 5:40 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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
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
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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.
Listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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
youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
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
youtu.be/B_nq1dKxyq4?...
Trump’s Shutdown Ends — Why Justice Jackson Backed His SNAP Freeze
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In a fight between Tom Homan and the Pope over the future of the Catholic Church, I'm going to bet on the Pope.
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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
youtu.be/B_nq1dKxyq4?...
Trump’s Shutdown Ends — Why Justice Jackson Backed His SNAP Freeze
YouTube video by The Oath and the Office
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
New Episode!

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

👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-tariffs-to-nukes-how-congress-can-stop-trumps/id1795734509?i=1000734189828
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
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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.
Listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
The shutdown is over but Justice Jackson’s move letting Trump halt SNAP benefits puzzled many.
John and I break down what happened. Also the “sandwich guy” moment, and why the pardon story is even bigger than people realize
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
New episode!
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The shutdown is over but Justice Jackson’s move letting Trump halt SNAP benefits puzzled many.
John and I break down what happened. Also the “sandwich guy” moment, and why the pardon story is even bigger than people realize
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
New episode!
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
So much to think about. Thanks, Corey and John for the guidance.
New episode!

Trump’s shutdown is over — but Jackson’s vote is the twist.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I also break down the food-stamp ruling, the Kim Davis fallout, and new reporting on possible pardon selling. Can anything be done about it?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reposted by Corey Brettschneider
New episode!

Trump’s shutdown is over — but Jackson’s vote is the twist.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I also break down the food-stamp ruling, the Kim Davis fallout, and new reporting on possible pardon selling. Can anything be done about it?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
New episode!

Trump’s shutdown is over — but Jackson’s vote is the twist.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social and I also break down the food-stamp ruling, the Kim Davis fallout, and new reporting on possible pardon selling. Can anything be done about it?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?
Podcast Episode · The Oath and The Office · 11/13/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM