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Jerome Powell is Fueled by Pure Righteous Anger—And We LOVE IT (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News

2026-05-07 News & Politics
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Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss the Supreme Court’s voting rights decision, the rush to redraw congressional maps before the midterms, Trump allies pushing criminal investigations against political enemies, the escalating fight over Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve, and the growing fears around abuse of FISA surveillance powers. Plus, Weissmann explains why the SPLC case is already DOA—and why he believes these moves are straight up authoritarian. Buy Andrew Weissmann’s book, Liar’s Kingdom! Use code Liar15 at checkout to receive 15% off and a signed bookplate from Andrew Weissmann. Offer expires 5/19/26: https://bookshop.org/a/2344/9780316601306 Head to https://factormeals.com/illegalnews50off and use code illegalnews50off to get 50% and free daily greens per box—with new subscription only—while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.oneskin.co/ILLEGALNEWS #oneskinpod The Bulwark is going to Southern California! Go to https://thebulwark.com/events to learn more. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@gigiowens2403 2026-05-07

Weissman is a national treasure!🎉

309 7 replies
@b4peace1 2026-05-07

Love Andrew Weissmann!! Please keep him on your channel!

217 3 replies
@annieoakley5075 2026-05-07

Sarah thank you for bringing Andrew on. He is the best.

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@debalexander1562 2026-05-07

No lifetime appointments. We need BOTH term limits AND age limits on judicial appointments throughout the system.

153 7 replies
@reginafris6822 2026-05-07

When I heard Jerome Powell say he wasn't leaving, I CHEERED!

148 6 replies
@jeremysoares3288 2026-05-07

I’m here for the Weissmann stories!

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@Nancylynnwrites 2026-05-07

I'm a retired employee of a county that is bigger than the state of Rhode Island. The county utilized employees from all departments to assist with elections. Some worked the polls with volunteers, some worked at the election warehouse to receive the election materials. IT folks assisted with the ballot counting and quality assurance and quality control. The poll workers started at 5 am and worked until polls closed, when the lead person would deliver the election materials to the warehouse. The warehouse workers worked a full day at their regular job, then went to the warehouse and remained there until all election materials were turned in (some came from towns nearly 100 miles away). I worked at the warehouse, and had the privilege of watching hundreds and hundreds of people standing in line, ensuring the chain of custody of ballots despite being exhausted, and doing so with good humor. Every election, I felt such pride in being part of this great effort with coworkers I had never met before. I worry about whether that feeling will still be present in light of the crushing pressures being placed on the system. Sad days.

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@jerryciccolella4280 2026-05-07

The Supreme Court should have a maximum 10-year limit and no candidate be over 70 years old when appointed.

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@asgoodasitgets22 2026-05-07

I always love how the country that claims anything is possible also claims most things are not possible.

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@joanfregapane8683 2026-05-07

I truly love Andrew Weissman, but just a general shoutout to ALL the great guest attorneys on this show. Everyone brings their own unique perspective and abilities. Love, love, love ‘The Illegal News’.

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