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Stephen Colbert - Guest Journalist John Dickerson
John Dickerson: How America's Separation Of Powers Has Fallen Out Of BalanceBrilliant journalist John Dickerson offers an historical perspective on why Congress invites the president to deliver a yearly speech to the chamber, and why the founders carefully set up a system that awards equal powers to the three branches of government. Stick around for two more segments with John Dickerson and listen to his podcasts, "Navel Gazing" and Slate's "Political Gabfest," available wherever you get your podcasts.
John Dickerson: Justice Gorsuch's Opinion "Judgesplained" Presidential Power To Trump
Journalist and "Navel Gazing" podcast host, John Dickerson, talks about the Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of Trump's tariffs regime, and how the majority opinion broke it down in the simplest of terms. Keep watching for more with John Dickerson!
Where John Dickerson Finds Durable, Nourishing Hope From The Past
Friend of the show John Dickerson discusses a moment from a troubled era in America's past that he looks to for hope during the Trump presidency. Listen to John Dickerson's "Navel Gazing" and "Political Gabfest" podcasts wherever you get your podcasts and follow him on Substack at https://johnfdickerson.substack.com