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Reshaping the role of the Justice Department

Reshaping the role of the Justice Department

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar


Reshaping the role of the Justice Department

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland rebuild confidence in the DOJ's independence? How might his efforts on Biden policies like combating far-right extremism and curbing police violence make the perception of an independent DOJ harder?Related reading and episodesThe duty of a president during crisisTrump incited a mob. American Democracy suffered.How the Oklahoma City bombing case prepared Garland to take on domestic terrorism
Released:
Feb 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.