Sat Oct 4, 2025
1:26:00
To open the show up, Jim gives an overview on what we are going to talk about today. The Fall Docket of the US Supreme Court is starting next week and a little know decision from the 1930's is coming back into the conversation and Jim will cover it all, as well as other topics. Jim gives an overview of something called "Humphrey's Executor" and how it's still vital and used today, but of course, it's usefulness will be called into question by The Trump Administration. Then we work our way into the news of the James Comey indictment, as well as a controversary with another former FBI Director. Jim looks at how a Trump loyalist will put a man over the process and the concern of one US Senator In the second hour, we discuss the new docket of The US Supreme Court for 2025/2026. There are many cases to be reviewed by the Court and Jim highlights some of them for you today. He also tackles the story about Associate Justice Thomas giving his thoughts on the topic on one of the most aspects of the decision process of his and any court. Giving highlights on just some of the cases coming to The Court this week, Jim also talks about a judge who was just doing his job and now is facing backlash from The Supreme Court, as well as intimidation tactics because of his written opinion on immigration. And we bring the show to a close with Jim's opinion on a government shutdown, as he has experience with one. He talks about the direct effects felt on us as the voters and what it means for the those who work in the federal government. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!