Strict Scrutiny
Strict Scrutiny
Government
The Oath and The Office
by Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang
Today: #24 in Government on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #27 | #21 |
About the show
Mixing sharp wit and serious political fire, The Oath and The Office is where hard-hitting constitutional analysis meets razor-sharp comedy. Distinguished political science professor Corey Brettschneider teams up with comedian John Fugelsang to break down the most powerful 35 words in American democracy—the presidential oath of office. Every president swears to “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution, but what happens when one openly attacks democracy and the rule of law itself? Each week, Corey and John pull no punches, exposing the latest threats to the rule of law and demanding accountability. Smart, fearless, and wickedly funny—this is the civics lesson you can’t afford to miss.
Latest episodes
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Trump’s White House Press Ban & Religious Coercion (with Mickey Dollens)
September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minCan a president shut out reporters because he doesn’t like their coverage? Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang take on Donald Trump’s sudden ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. They explore the constitutional stakes…
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Bonus Episode: Is Bipartisanship Still Possible? With Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen
September 22, 2026 · 34 minOne Republican. One Democrat. Two former governors asking whether Americans can still find common ground.In this special bonus episode of The Oath and the Office, Corey Brettschneider welcomes former Tennessee governors Bill Haslam and…
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Did the Supreme Court Just Save the Election? With Skye Perryman
September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minCan Trump use the Postal Service to control how Americans vote by mail? And when does a campaign promise cross the line into an attempted bribe? Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman joins Corey Brettschneider and John…
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Will the Court Help Trump Steal the 2026 Election?
September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minCould the Supreme Court help Trump disrupt the 2026 election? In this episode of The Oath and The Office, Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang examine a new fight over mail ballots and postal rules that could create chaos…
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Trump’s Mafia Presidency, with Barbara McQuade
September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minTrump’s abuses of power keep colliding with the law. But even when courts recognize the danger, procedural barriers can prevent them from stopping it. Corey and John examine how standing doctrine blocked a challenge to Trump’s ballroom…
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The Christian Nationalism Behind January 6, with Rep. Jared Huffman
August 27, 2026 · 37 minWhy did the January 6 Committee underplay the role of Christian nationalism in its final report? Rep. Jared Huffman, the only openly nonbelieving member of Congress, joins Corey Brettschneider for a deep dive into the Christian…
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Trump’s Presidency for Sale?
August 20, 2026 · 56 minThis week on The Oath and the Office, we follow four stories that raise one question: what happens when the restraints on presidential power start disappearing? Donald Trump is being sued over a service offering paying customers early…
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Trump vs. the Supreme Court. Again.
August 13, 2026 · 51 minTrump already lost on birthright citizenship. Now he is testing the limits of constitutional law with two narrower executive orders. We explain the high-stakes game of chicken underway: can a president just keep pushing after the courts…