Let's Find Common Ground

“The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy” - Book Talk with CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin

“The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy” - Book Talk with CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin

Let's Find Common Ground


Published: 22 February 2025 at 02:10 Europe/London

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CPF Director Bob Shrum joins bestselling author and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin for a discussion on presidential pardons and Toobin's new book "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy." They discuss famous pardons throughout history and the latest pardons from Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Featuring: Jeffrey Toobin: CNN Chief Legal Analyst; Bestselling author of "True Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Oath," "The Nine," "Too Close to Call," "The Run of His Life" (made into the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson), and "A Vast Conspiracy"

Bob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife

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