America: A History Podcast
In the Making: How Much Power Does Trump Have Over the Courts?
Published: 4 June 2026 at 02:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
This week, we discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and Iran. Plus, three men in Spokane have been found guilty of conspiracy, after demonstrating against ICE in June last year.
Is this justice taking its court?
Or a dangerous indicator of just how much power Trump holds over the courts?
AND we were supposed to bring you an interview with Max Martin, CEO and Founder of the Enhanced Games. Find out why it hasn't happened.
Joining me this week is Ira Chaleff, friend of the show and author of To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers, which is available to buy now. Ira.
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Stories:
02:16 - The War in Iran
16:02 - Trump's Unchecked Power Over the Courts
33:14 - Not an Interview with Max Martin from the Enhanced Games
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Sources:
- ICE demonstrators convicted: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/us/ice-protesters-convicted-spokane.html
- Conspiracy charges: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/20/us-army-veteran-ice-protest-trial
- The War in Iran: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crlpy8n7pr6o
- Netanyahu orders Beirut bombing: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/european-leaders-condemn-israel-incursion-into-lebanon
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