The Oath and The Office

Constitutional analysis and comedy about threats to democracy and the rule AI summary

Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang Visit website › Government · EN · 94 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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The Oath and the Office is a weekly politics podcast unpacking presidential power, the U.S. Constitution, and the rule of law—with serious constitutional analysis and biting comedy.Brown University political science professor Corey Brettschneider teams up with comedian John Fugelsang to tackle the week’s biggest stories and what they mean for American democracy—from the Supreme Court and elections to free speech and abuses of presidential power.Every president swears to “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution, but what happens when one openly attacks it? Corey and John pull no punches, exposing threats to democracy, demanding accountability, and talking with the people fighting back.Mixing sharp wit and serious political fire, this is the civics lesson you can’t afford to miss. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe, join the conversation, and learn more at coreybrettschneider.com

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Impeach? Defund? Legislate? What Should the New Congress Do About Trump?

2026-11-12 · 56 min

Democrats won control of Congress in the midterms. Now comes the test: should they impeach Pete Hegseth, cut off funding for Trump’s war in Iran, or pass laws to curb presidential abuses?Brown University Professor Corey…
Democrats Win Congress in Historic Midterms. Can They Rein In Trump?

2026-11-05 · 51 min

Democrats have won the House and Senate. What will it take to turn that victory into lasting checks on presidential power? Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang examine the laws and reforms needed to hold presidents…
Could Facebook Have Stopped January 6? With Frances Haugen

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 17 min

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, the subject and hero of the new film The Social Reckoning, joins Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang for an in-depth conversation about Facebook’s responsibility for January 6.…
Report the News, Risk Deportation? Stanford Students Take On Trump

2026-10-22 · 53 min

Can writing an article put you at risk of deportation? The Stanford Daily editor George Porteous joins Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang to explain how deportation fears are silencing student journalists—and why…
Impeach Trump? Rep. Al Green Makes the Case

2026-10-15 · 1 hr 10 min

Congress has the power to impeach Trump. Will it use it?John Fugelsang and Corey Brettschneider discuss the attack on Ilhan Omar, calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Elon Musk’s DOGE assault on USAID…
Jack Smith Fights Back—and Why the Midterms Matter (with Rep. Ted Lieu)

2026-10-08 · 1 hr 15 min

Jack Smith turns the tables on his congressional questioners and doubles down on why he indicted Donald Trump. Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang break down the fiery hearing, the threats of prosecution against…
Deported to Torture? The Supreme Court Greenlights Trump

2026-10-01 · 48 min

What if the government sends you to a country you've never known—where you fear persecution or torture—and you never get a real chance to challenge it?The Supreme Court has allowed Trump's third-country deportations to…
Trump’s White House Press Ban & Religious Coercion (with Mickey Dollens)

2026-09-24 · 1 hr 11 min

Can 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…
Bonus Episode: Is Bipartisanship Still Possible? With Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen

2026-09-22 · 34 min

One 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…
Did the Supreme Court Just Save the Election? With Skye Perryman

2026-09-17 · 1 hr 10 min

Can 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…

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Owner: Corey Brettschneider
Oldest episode in feed: 02/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 57 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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