Who Decides War? Congress, the President, and the Fight for War Powers

Who Decides War? Congress, the President, and the Fight for War Powers

The War Powers Resolution was passed in the aftermath of the Vietnam War to limit the President's ability to engage in prolonged military action without congressional approval. More than fifty years later, it remains one of the most debated questions in constitutional law: who ultimately decides when the United States goes to war? This episode explores the history of the War Powers Resolution, the constitutional arguments surrounding presidential war powers, and its relevance to recent tensions with Iran. The discussion covers the June 3 congressional vote, key Supreme Court precedents such as Youngstown and Curtiss-Wright, and the competing views on how much authority should rest with Congress versus the President during international crises. The episode also examines the potential economic, political, and foreign policy consequences of military action, while considering how decisions made today may shape the future balance of power in the federal government. Featuring Time Travel Take and Future Flash. Hosted by Bodie Jenkins.

The Algorithm Dilemma

IN THIS EPISODE • AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL DEBATE SURROUNDING SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AND PLATFORM DESIGN. THE CASE K.G.M. V. META • A LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT INSTAGRAM’S ALGORITHMIC DESIGN CONTRIBUTED TO MENTAL HEALTH HARMS. WHY IT MATTERS • ADDRESSES HOW COURTS MAY TREAT ALGORITHMIC DESIGN AND PLATFORM RESPONSIBILITY. • COULD SHAPE FUTURE INTERPRETATIONS OF SECTION 230 AND TECHNOLOGY REGULATION. TOPICS DISCUSSED • CLAIMS REGARDING ADDICTIVE PLATFORM DESIGN AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS. • LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ONLINE PLATFORMS UNDER SECTION 230. • FREE SPEECH CONSIDERATIONS AND USER RESPONSIBILITY. SEGMENTS • MORAL MINUTE • FUTURE FLASH • Time Travel Take