Episodios

  • Presidential Power vs. Democracy: Where Are the Limits Now?
    Sep 23 2025

    What happens when a president pushes the edges of the rulebook—and the referees look away? In this joint episode of The Logical Lawyer and It’s That Part, Jesse Lee Hammonds and attorney Bernie Brown unpack where presidential authority ends and constitutional guardrails begin. From Congress ceding ground to lifetime federal courts, to the Supreme Court’s role as (sometimes) the final brake, they trace how norms can erode when silence replaces accountability. You’ll hear a grounded walk-through of “zones” of presidential power, why civil and religious leaders matter in moments of drift, and how deploying troops in U.S. cities tests both law and public psyche. The stakes are simple: democratic resilience or gradual normalization of executive overreach. Listen for a clear framework you can use to spot power plays in real time—and a call to engage locally, vote consistently, and hold institutions to their mandates. Press play and share with someone who cares about the Constitution.

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    37 m
  • At the Crossroads: Policing, Politics, and a Nation in Crisis
    Sep 1 2025

    America is at a crossroads. In this urgent episode, It’s That Part and The Logical Lawyer team up with two retired LAPD lieutenants to explore how politics, policing, and power collide in ways that endanger our freedoms. From unconstitutional ICE raids to dangerous policy shifts, the stakes have never been higher. With wisdom, logic, and personal stories from the front lines, this episode shines a light on the hidden forces shaping our communities and what must happen next to protect justice and accountability.

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    33 m
  • The Anniversary 2025 Special Episode
    Jul 3 2025

    The 9th wedding anniversary special episode

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    13 m
  • Truth, TikTok & the Trials of Gen Z: A Raw Conversation
    Jun 15 2025

    What’s it really like growing up in a world of climate crisis, gun violence, ICE raids, and social media chaos? Becky Montes doesn’t hold back. In this real-talk episode, Jesse invites Becky to share the triumphs and the trauma of Gen Z’s experience. They dive deep into humor as a coping tool, the dual identity of immigrant families, and what older generations often get wrong. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a lived perspective that demands to be heard. And in the midst of it all? Hope, humor, and healing. It’s that part where truth becomes clarity—and clarity becomes action.

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    42 m
  • The Hidden Battle for Your Health: How Medicare Affects Your Wallet and Well-being
    May 29 2025

    As the debate over healthcare rages in Washington, seniors are left trying to navigate a complex maze of insurance plans and prescription coverage. In this episode, Jesse chops it up with Leo Stella of Stella Health Insurance Agency, pulling back the curtain on Medicare and its real impact on your life. From hidden costs to essential benefits, learn how you can avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions that protect your health—and your bank account.

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    41 m
  • Slave Patrols to ICE: The Hidden Origin of American Policing
    May 4 2025

    Before badges and cruisers, there were whips and runaway notices. In this urgent episode, host Jesse Lee Hammonds uncovers the chilling roots of American law enforcement—from colonial slave patrols to today’s immigration raids and ICE detentions. Joined by The Logical Lawyer, Bernie Brown, and retired engineer Michael Williams, they unravel how “order” was historically enforced not for justice—but for control. With riveting historical detail and modern-day headlines, this episode makes one thing clear: history isn’t behind us. It’s now. And unless we understand the systems, we’ll keep repeating them. This is the part of the story they didn’t teach in school.

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    23 m
  • Feeding the Horses, Starving the People
    May 4 2025

    What happens when we base an entire economy on feeding the elite? It’s That Part host Jesse Lee Hammonds unpacks the dangerous myth of supply-side economics — an idea born in the 1800s and still fueling bad policy in 2025. From robber barons to Elon Musk, from the Great Depression to the next crash, this episode connects the historical dots and shows why the system was never built to serve everyone. If you’ve ever wondered why your paycheck feels smaller while the rich get richer, this episode is your answer.

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    22 m
  • Take America Back? To What, Exactly?
    Apr 5 2025

    Everybody's talking about “going back”—but back to what? Host Jesse Lee Hammonds pulls the mask off nostalgic narratives and exposes the truth behind the 1789–1913 economic model. From slavery to sharecropping to today's tariffs, this episode unpacks why America’s so-called "great past" wasn’t great for everybody—and why moving forward means facing the facts, not rewriting history.

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    9 m