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What is obstruction of justice?

Mar. 25, 2019 National

The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Coolcaesar/CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In his letter to Congress, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr wrote that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report showed no Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential campaign. President Trump says the investigation “totally exonerated” him. But the Mueller report was more ambiguous on the question of whether Trump obstructed justice.

From this Episode:

Analyzing Attorney General Barr’s decision to not pursue obstruction of justice charges against Trump

In his letter to Congress, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr wrote that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report showed no Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential...

9 min

What does the partial exoneration of Trump mean for the media?

Many people on the left are disappointed with Robert Mueller’s report. There was a nearly two year buildup to it.

9 min

The prison consulting gig: Helping white collar criminals face the music

In the wake of the college admissions scandal, wealthy parents, students, and coaches have to face the fact they might end up in prison. Justin Paperny helps prepare white...

10 min

Music inspired by current events, including the 50th anniversary of Woodstock

We discuss “Heaven & Hell” by Vangelis, the theme song to Carl Sagan’s 1980 PBS series “Cosmos,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year; “Desire” by Talk Talk,...

12 min