Talking Feds with Harry Litman

In this week's 1 on 1, #EmilyBazelon joins Harry to share stories from 60 DOJ attorneys who lived through Trump’s takeover—from wrenching decisions to stay or quit, to what it’ll take to rebuild. bit.ly/BazelonTF

Here it is, an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ Contrarian crew @jenrubin.bsky.social @normeisen.bsky.social & @neeratanden.bsky.social.
We unpack the Democrats’ shutdown missteps, the unraveling cases vs. Comey & Letitia James, & Epstein’s strange “dog that hasn’t barked” remark. bit.ly/BarkedTF

In “The Dog That Hasn’t Barked,” Harry joins @jenrubin.bsky.social @normeisen.bsky.social & @neeratanden.bsky.social for a Contrarian deep dive into the Democrats’ shutdown failures, the faltering cases vs. Comey & Letitia James, and Epstein’s most puzzling remark. bit.ly/BarkedTF

In this week's 1 on 1, @martylederman.bsky.social joins Harry to reveal the legal flaw that could sink Trump’s National Guard plan—and why this Supreme Court case may be a make-or-break moment for the rule of law. bit.ly/LedermanTF

Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social.

We unpack the Democrats’ big wins, how the shutdown shaped them, why Trump’s voters are fleeing, & how Dems can keep up the momentum. bit.ly/BlizzardTF

In “Blue Blizzard,” Harry convenes #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social to break down Democrats’ sweeping victories, the impact of the shutdown, Trump’s eroding base, and how Dems can sustain their surge. bit.ly/BlizzardTF

In this week's 1 on 1, @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join Harry for their first interview on Injustice—their bombshell account of how Trump’s DOJ unraveled from within. Built on 250+ insider interviews, it’s a must-hear. bit.ly/InjusticeTF

Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @davidagraham.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social.

We cover the pivotal elections in NJ, NY & VA, Trump’s looming threats to the midterms, & the fight to hold federal agents accountable in blue cities. bit.ly/OnICETF

In “Democracy on ICE,” Harry convenes @dgraham.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social to unpack the critical elections in NJ, NY & VA, efforts to rein in federal agents, and early warnings that Trump may again meddle with the vote. bit.ly/OnICETF

In this week's 1 on 1, #BarneyFrank joins Harry to put the Trump era in historical perspective. The legendary Congressman reflects on hard-won civil rights battles, lessons from past crises, and what Democrats must do now. bit.ly/TFBarneyFrank

Here you have it. An ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @pkrugman.bsky.social @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social.

We break down how Trump’s chaos is reshaping the economy—tariffs, shutdown fallout, the AI spike & the risks to the foundations of American prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF

In “The Costs of Chaos,” Harry brings @pkrugman.bsky.social, @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social to the table to unpack Trump’s impact on the economy, from tariffs and the shutdown to the AI surge, and how his lawless governance threatens U.S. prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF

In this week’s 1-on-1, @ericswalwell.bsky.social joins Harry to break down the “No Kings” resistance to Trump, new DOJ abuses, and a bold legal play Dem AGs could make.

Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF

An ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @sykescharlie.bsky.social @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social. We tackle the shutdown chess match, the case against John Bolton, & the racist group chat scandal roiling the GOP—plus J.D. Vance’s “pearl-clutching” defense. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF

In “Bolton Shut,” Harry convenes @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social to unpack the fast-changing shutdown fight, the indictment of John Bolton, and the GOP’s racist group chat scandal—and why J.D. Vance is defending it. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF

In this week's 1 on 1, #ChristopherEisgruber joins Harry to argue that free speech on campus isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The Princeton president lays out a bold case for “terms of respect” as the key to building true deliberative community. bit.ly/EisgruberTF

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Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes. The Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, & Trump’s latest bid to deploy troops to blue states -- and the revelation that shocked me. bit.ly/CeasefireTF

In “Ceasefire and Crossfire,” Harry brings #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes to the table to unpack the Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, and Trump’s move to send troops into blue states -- and the revelation that struck Harry. bit.ly/CeasefireTF

In this week’s 1 on 1, @kateshaw.bsky.social joins Harry to preview the SCOTUS term—executive power, gay rights, and the rise of the shadow docket—and asks the chilling question: is any precedent safe? bit.ly/KateShawTF

A brand new @talkingfeds.bsky.social is out w/ @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social. We tackle the shutdown fight, the stunning Chicago raid, and Trump’s chilling speech to military leaders.

In “Shutdown Smackdown, Chi-Town Showdown”, Harry convenes @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social to parse the shutdown battle, the Chicago raid that shattered Fourth Amendment norms & Trump’s ominous call to turn U.S. cities into “training grounds.”

In this week's 1 on 1, @drkavitapatel.bsky.social joins Harry to unpack Trump’s feverish overhaul of health policy—from Tylenol warnings to RFK Jr.’s CDC plans—and shares a raw, doctor’s-eye view of medicine under siege. bit.ly/KavitaTF

Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social. We cover the Comey indictment, Homan bribery scandal, & Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the airwaves. bit.ly/ComeyTF

In “Comey Before the Storm,” Harry brings together @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social to parse the Comey indictment, the bribery scandal surrounding Tom Homan, and the hopeful return of Jimmy Kimmel to TV. bit.ly/ComeyTF

This month’s Molly Mashup is here. @mollyjongfast.bsky.social & Harry swap questions on Trump’s authoritarian bent, DOJ in freefall, Kimmel & censorship, and RFK’s dangerous anti-science play.

Sharp, funny, and sobering in equal measure. Listen here: bit.ly/TFMollyXI

Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @juliettekayyem.bsky.social & @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social. We take stock of Trump’s purge of comedians, his assault on Fed independence, & the checkered tenure of FBI Director Kash Patel. bit.ly/AutocracyTF

In “Autocracy Live!” Harry is joined by @juliettekayyem.bsky.social & @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social to assess Trump’s removal of Jimmy Kimmel & other critics, his bid to shatter Fed independence, and the controversies piling up around FBI Director Kash Patel. bit.ly/AutocracyTF

In this week's 1-on-1, Harvard historian & New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore joins Harry for a riveting deep dive into the Constitution’s crisis of legitimacy.

When a constitution can no longer be amended, Lepore argues, it ceases to belong to the people. Link: bit.ly/LeporeTF

Subscribe to Talking Feds Substack Talking Feds Substack with Harry Litman is a series of dispatches from the front of a constitution in crisis. Harry explains how the maneuvers of Trump and his circle transgress constitutional norms a...

Hard to believe I've never had the great @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social join for a @talkingfeds.bsky.social Substack LIVE. We'll be remedying that today at 4pm EST/1pm PST. Join us here harrylitman.substack.com to watch our live discussion.