Award-winning author and professor Paul Levinson talks about TV, movies, politics, social media, outer space, good food, science fiction; occasionally reads from his science fiction stories; plays concerts of his music; interviews authors, actors, showrunners, and other podcasters in the now published weekly (Tuesdays at noon, New York time) podcast.
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Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect you. Pull up a chair and join host Jessica Levinson, a professor at LMU’s Loyola Law School, and a rotating cast of experts. Jessica will be joined by journalists, politicians, political scientists, lawyers, and many others. Listen to Jessica and her guests for a wry, and sometimes irreverent take on the most pressing issues ...
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In this podiobook: Phil D'Amato, New York City forensic detective, is caught in an ongoing struggle that dates all the way back to the dawn of humanity on earth--and one of his best friends is a recent casualty. Unless Phil can unravel the genetic puzzle of the Silk Code, he'll soon be just as dead.Praise for The Silk Code:"Forensic detective Phil D'Amato is one of my favorite characters, and the puzzles he solves are always imaginative, ingenious, and addictive, but Paul Levinson really out ...
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Frank LoBuono is a journalist with over 40 years of experience in the TV News profession. His mission is to engage people in healthy dialogue and create positive change in our community. Each show features the important news of the day and an expert guest to discuss the shows chosen topic. No topic is out of bounds, and we encourage differing points of view to be discussed. Passionate discourse is welcome. Personal diatribes are not.
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“To the 90’s and Beyond” offers concise deep-dives into the origin, making, production, and legacy for movies of the 1990s, as well as looks at newer films that were influenced by the films that came out in the 1980s/1990s. It also serves as a companion podcast to “Around the World in 80s Movies”.
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Join Leah, Sheena and Pierre as they dissect and analyse the world of celebrity pop culture and provide their POV, with a down-under lens. From Vanderpump Rules recaps, to the latest pop culture round ups, or discussing very important topics such as ‘Is Jacob Elordi Princess Diana coded?’, you can count on them to provide you with their unfiltered but very enthusiastic take as they explore the intersections of celebrity culture and society. Whether you’re a pop culture aficionado or just cur ...
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Bob Hutchins- Digital Marketing OG, Cultural and media theorist, and Organizational Psychologist talks about all things human and restorative. Tech, Psychology, Spirituality, Change, Mental and Social Well Being.
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Paul Levinson interviews Dan Abella about The New York Science Fiction Film Festival
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 394, in which I interview Dan Abella about The New York Science Fiction Film Festival, to take place Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Stuart Cinema and Cafe, 79 West Street in Brooklyn, NY. more details here my review of Gerrit Van Woudenberg's Quantum Suicide my in-depth interview with Rufus Sewell abo…
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Celebrating LatinX-Hispanic Heritage Month with George Pejoves
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Inside the 2024 Election: Electoral College, Swing States, and Election Insights with Michael Genovese
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, political science professor Michael Genovese joins host Jessica Levinson to explore the complexities of predicting presidential elections, highlighting the electoral college's impact and the importance of swing states. Voter priorities on economic issues and the limitations of presidential power are also examine…
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A chaotic pop culture and Vanderpump round up
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it’s been a week! There’s been a lot of dark news this week in the pop culture world so we thought we would just touch on these stories before jumping into a quick VPR debrief. The first half of our ep covers P Diddy’s lawsuit, Miley Cyrus allegedly being sued, Dave Grohl’s love child and J Lo and Ben’s rekindling romance. Then for our Vanderpump l…
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Breaking Down the Debate: What Harris and Trump’s Performance Means for Voters with Gram Slattery
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson is joined by Gram Slattery from Reuters to delve into the recent presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. From Harris rattling Trump with strategic jabs to the contentious discussions on key issues like the economy and abortion, this episod…
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Momtok. Taylor Frankie Paul. The Swinging Scandal. Join us as we debrief on the latest reality show that we could not be more obsessed with. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives truly answered the brief when we asked for a juicy new scandalous reality show full of utter chaos. We cover it all in this episode; - #momtok - the swinging scandal - taylor v…
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Behind the Scenes of Supreme Court Reporting with Maureen Groppe
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we engage with Maureen Groppe, who delves into the nuanced arena of Supreme Court reporting. Host Jessica Levinson probes into the personal dynamics among justices, leading Maureen to emphasize their professional decorum despite ideological differences. Jessica's students' questions introduce topics like maintai…
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Challenges of the Electoral College in Modern American Politics with Paul Savoie
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson is joined by political science and history professor Paul Savoie to break down the intricacies of the US electoral system. They explore the historical roots and ongoing impact of the electoral college, the challenges of polarized politics, and the reliability of modern polling. The conversation …
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Max Jazz Recording Artist David Budway & Brianne Higgins of Maureen's Jazz Cellar
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Behind the Scenes at the DNC: Joey Garrison on Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and the Obama Effect
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In this episode of The Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson engages in an insightful conversation with USA Today White House Correspondent Joey Garrison, who provides an inside look at the Democratic National Convention. Recorded from his hotel room in Chicago just after the convention, Garrison offers a detailed recount of the key moments, spee…
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Baby Bieber, Frog Boyfriends, Bennifer divorce, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan split, West Wilson’s dating show
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We are officially in the era of the frog boy. Join us as we discuss this newly coined term for guys like Rami Malek and Harry Styles. We also celebrate the arrival of Baby Bieber! Do we love or hate the name they chose? We then go on to discuss the details of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce and Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan's split (…
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George Santos Plea Deal and Graceland Fraud: Legal Drama Explored
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In this micro episode of The Passing Judgment Podcast, host Jessica Levinson discusses two major legal issues. Firstly, former Republican congress member George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, among other charges, effectively avoiding a federal trial and ensuring some prison time. The second case involves Lisa Finley…
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Very Demure, It Ends With Us drama, Kylie and Timothee, Katy Perry breaking the law, Amanda Batula Swim!
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This episode is very demure, very mindful, very cutesy. x Listen in on us gasbagging about our favourite internet trend thanks to Jools Lebron, as well as discussing the ‘It Ends With Us’ beef between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We also can’t help but talk about the cutesy tootsy romance between Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet, PLUS - what …
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The Trump Trials: Inside the Courtroom of the Mar-a-Lago Trial with Perry Stein
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson speaks with Perry Stein to gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing legal challenges in former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago case. Stein shares unique insights into the strategies and dynamics at play in the courtroom, highlighting the roles of key figures like Judge Aileen Cannon and spec…
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Britney Spears Biopic, Kardashians Flop Era, RHONY and RHONJ
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It's Britney Bitch. This week we discuss the announcement of Britney's memoir being turned into a film and which stars are rumoured to play her. We then question whether the Kardashians are in their flop era (the answer is yes), and where we think they will go from here. We finish off by covering the latest Real Housewives of New York and New Jerse…
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NYS Senatorial Candidate Elijah Reichlin-Melnick discusses How National Politics Affect Local Elections & more
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Understanding Kamala Harris' Political Journey with Dan Morain
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica speaks with Dan Morain, celebrated author of Kamala's Way, to gain a deeper understanding of Kamala Harris' journey to becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. Dan shares his unique insights into Harris' career trajectory, from her early days in California politics to her tenure as vice…
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The Current State of Civil Discourse w/ Dr. Lance Strate & Dr. Paul Levinson
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Assessing Kamala Harris's Initial Momentum in the 2024 Presidential Campaign with Carla Marinucci
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we explore the robust start of Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign. Joined by political reporter Carla Marinucci, we discuss Harris's impressive early achievements, including 170,000 volunteers and $200,000,000 in donations, mostly from first-time donors. Carla provides insights into Harris's newfound confidence, her …
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Kamala IS Brat, Zendaya and Sam Levinson feud, Chappell Roan stepping back, Nara Smith x Marc Jacobs
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American politics has officially entered the chat. Join us for a pop culture round up where we discuss the bratification of Kamala Harris, the Zendaya and Sam Levinson feud, Chappell Roan’s decision to step back from the limelight and Nara Smith’s recent collab with Marc Jacobs. Enjoy! ___ We would be forever grateful if you could follow us on the …
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Breaking News: Kamala Harris Emerges as Democratic Frontrunner After Biden's Withdrawal
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica delves into the political and legal ripple effects following President Joe Biden's unexpected decision to withdraw from seeking the Democratic nomination. She examines the current political landscape, with Democrats rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris, and discusses the complex legal procedures …
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Julia Fox rebrand, Clinton Kane saga, Lena Dunham’s New Yorker profile + GIRLS resurgence, Hannah Berner vs Kyle Cooke, Sandoval suing/not suing Ariana Madix, Kat Torres
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An accidental supersized episode this week! The pop culture gods have graced us with so much content these past few weeks that there was just toooooo much to cover. So, timestamps are below for your convenience. love you guys. really. <3 -TIMESTAMPS- Julia Fox rebrand: 03:06-16:40min Clinton Kane/Brooke Schofield drama: 16:50-59:10min Tom Sandoval …
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Journalist Phil Ittner provides Updates from the Battlefront in Ukraine
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Breaking News: Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses All Charges Against Trump
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into a shocking yet somewhat unsurprising ruling from judge Aileen Cannon on the Mar-a-Lago case against former president Trump. On July 15th, Judge Cannon dismissed all charges related to Trump's unlawful retention of sensitive government documents, citing unconstitutional appointment of special counse…
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Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Fallout from the Recent Presidential Debate
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Margot Robbie and Lindsay Hubbard Pregnancies, Paul Mescal Snorting Saga, The Devil Wears Prada Sequel
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Hello lovers. Join Leah and Sheena for a pop culture mixed bag ep where we discuss not one but two celebrity pregnancies! Our dear Margot and Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard. We also couldn't help ourselves and had to talk about the internet's boyfriend Paul Mescal, who has been in the headlines lately for enjoying himself just a bit *too* much at G…
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Understanding the 25th Amendment and Its Possible Implications for President Biden
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the intricacies of the 25th Amendment and the Democratic National Committee's rules concerning presidential succession. Host Jessica Levinson provides a thorough breakdown of what would happen if President Biden steps aside or is declared incapacitated. She explains the history and application of t…
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Rufus Sewell stars as John Murdoch, who wakes up one day with amnesia in an non-descript hotel room with a butchered woman, immediately having to go on the run as the prime suspect in a series of murders of prostitutes around the city — but he can’t remember if he did it. In addition to the police force, Murdoch is also hotly pursued by a shifty ps…
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Scott Vanderhoef Celebrates Independence Day in Rockland County
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Supreme Court's Major Ruling on Trump and Presidential Criminal Immunity
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the blockbuster Supreme Court case regarding presidential immunity. Host Jessica Levinson takes you through the Court's 6-3 ruling on whether a president or former president enjoys some or absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. This pivotal decision arose from former President Trump's alleged…
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 393, in which I argue that debate performance has nothing to do with how a candidate actually performs as President. See also: It's the Debate that Failed Last Night, Not Biden blog post NY Times Editorial Board: President Biden Should Leave the Race What's Wrong with The New York Times blog post Philadelp…
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Pop Culture Round Up: Charli XCX and Lorde, Danielle leaving Summer House, and 'Tires' on Netflix
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Oh heyyy you brats. Join us for a pop culture round up where we discuss the chokehold that Charli XCX is having on the internet (yes even in Australia we feel like we are having a Brat Summer - too bad it's cold and rainy here though). It also couldn't be a pop culture round up for us if we don't talk about what's happening in the Bravo-verse. We s…
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 392, in which I review Dark Matter 1.9 on Apple TV+. Further places: podcast review of Dark Matter 1.1-1.2 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.3-1.4 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.5 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.6 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.7 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.8 written blog post review o…
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Breaking Down Hunter Biden's Plea Deal and Trump’s Historic Conviction: Insights from Jack Queen
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson and Reuters legal correspondent Jack Queen delve into two of the most politically charged trials of our era: those involving Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump. They dissect the collapse of Hunter Biden's plea deal over the scope of immunity and dive into the trial's contentious…
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Rockland Co. NAACP Presidents Nikki Hines and Willie Trotman discuss Juneteenth & more
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A Worldwide Symbiotic Nervous System: A Disturbance in the Force
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Some of my thoughts from an article I wrote for my Substack Newsletter about how we are all interconnected more than we know through this thing called the internet, technology, and AI. And we are mimicking what Obi-Wan was sensing. “I felt a great disturbance in the Force as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silen…
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 391, in which I review Dark Matter 1.8 on Apple TV+. Further places: podcast review of Dark Matter 1.1-1.2 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.3-1.4 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.5 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.6 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.7 written blog post review of episode 1.8…
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We have been waiting MONTHS to talk about Summer House! Are we Team Carl or Team Lindsay? Do we think West is a f-boy? Should Amanda leave Kyle already? Join us as we debrief on Summer House Season 8, because there is SO much to discuss. We may even play a game of perfect match for Ciara. Enjoy! __ We would be forever grateful if you could follow u…
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2024 Election Dynamics: Hunter Biden, Trump Cases, and Potential Running Mates with Aaron Blake
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the multifaceted challenges of election coverage and the pervasive issue of media polarization. Jessica Levinson hosts senior political reporter Aaron Blake from The Washington Post, as they navigate the treacherous waters of misinformation and its threat to democracy. Highlighting recent headlines…
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 390, in which I review Dark Matter 1.7 on Apple TV+. Further places: podcast review of Dark Matter 1.1-1.2 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.3-1.4 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.5 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.6 written blog post review of episode 1.7By Paul Levinson
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Baby Reindeer Controversy: Exploring Defamation and Right of Publicity Cases
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the controversy surrounding the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" and the legal battle it has sparked. Host Jessica Levinson breaks down the lawsuit brought by Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the real-life inspiration for a character portrayed as a stalker and abuser in the series. Harvey's suit includ…
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 389, in which I review Dark Matter 1.6 on AppleTV+. Further places: podcast review of Dark Matter 1.1-1.2 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.3-1.4 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.5 written blog post review of episode 1.6By Paul Levinson
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Celebrating Pride Month w/ Singer, Songwriter & Musician Bobby Belfry
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Breaking News: Trump Found Guilty of Falsifying Business Records
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the historic conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records. We also discuss the possible ramifications, including whether Trump can vote or run for president as a convicted felon, potential sentencing outcomes, and the likelihood of appeals. Here are three …
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You know that it's our time, these are the best days of our liiiiives! Okay not going to lie we are a little emotional in this episode (Pierre will beg to differ though!). Listen to our recap of the final part of the season 11 reunion where we finally get to see the cast react to the last five minutes of the finale. Sadly this is our last recap of …
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Author Terri Thal discusses the Social Impact of Folk Music
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Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 388, in which I review Dark Matter 1.5 on AppleTV+. Further places: podcast review of Dark Matter 1.1-1.2 podcast review of Dark Matter 1.3-1.4 written blog post review of episode 1.5By Paul Levinson
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Inside Election Disputes: Edward Foley Examines the Threats to Democratic Processes
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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson sits down with guest Edward Foley to delve into the intricate world of disputed elections, legal challenges, and the evolving landscape of American democracy. Foley shares his insights on the confluence of historical election disputes with current events, the critical role of clear election rule…
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