cover of episode The Scum Also Rises (with Douglas Brinkley)

The Scum Also Rises (with Douglas Brinkley)

2024/10/24
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A listener named Matt asks about the folded piece of paper handed to the judge in Law & Order. Preet explains that in real life, the judge typically receives the verdict form directly from the jury to ensure its regularity and completeness.
  • The piece of paper in Law & Order is likely the verdict form.
  • The judge receives the verdict form before the announcement to check for inconsistencies.

Shownotes Transcript

Douglas Brinkley is one of the nation's foremost presidential historians. A professor at Rice University, political commentator, and the author of forty books, Brinkley joins Preet to discuss the historic nature of the upcoming election, and the precedent for a political figure like Donald Trump. 

Plus, ever wondered what’s in that piece of paper the jury hands to the judge before a verdict? Why is Trump heading to Madison Square Garden? What are Rudy Giuliani’s most valuable possessions… and why are they all watches?

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/history-election-trump-douglas-brinkley/) 

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