Dahlia Lithwick on Defending Our Constitution

We're joined by our good friend, Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of the Amicus podcast, to cover a wide range of topics, including the courts and their role during this difficult time in American history. We start with Minnesota and the disturbing actions of ICE that have rattled the nation. From the ICE abduction of 5-year-old Liam Ramos to the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Dahlia connects the dots between eroding civil liberties and a Supreme Court that has systematically dismantled accountability. We also discuss Trump's recent FBI seizure of ballots in Georgia and what that could mean for our democracy. Dahlia issues a strong warning about where all of this could be heading and how we need to be prepared for it. Plus, Dahlia walks us through some of the cases currently before the Supreme Court: the further gutting of the Voting Rights Act, controversial redistricting, Trump's retribution, and tariffs. READ Dahlia in Slate: LISTEN to Dahlia's podcast, Amicus: SUPPORT THE SHOW BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Get free shipping and 365-Day returns at

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Dahlia Lithwick on Defending Our Constitution is an episode from The Al Franken Podcast by Audioboom.

This episode is 42:01 long.

This episode was published on Feb 8, 2026.

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