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Today's breaking news episode takes an in-depth look at\xa0Bucklew v. Precythe, a recent Supreme Court decision that lays bare the "originalist" view of the Eighth Amendment.\xa0 Is it as bad as you think it is?\xa0 (Yes.)

We begin, however, with a look at\xa0Texas v. U.S. and the recent news that the Trump administration "changed its mind" and "will no longer defend" the Affordable Care Act.\xa0 What does that mean?\xa0 Listen and find out!

Then, it's time for our deep dive into\xa0Bucklew v. Precythe, the Supreme Court's analysis of how the 8th Amendment applies in capital punishment cases.

After that, we go back to Yodel Mountain for some updates on the congressional investigations, including the\xa0Congressional request for Trump's tax returns\xa0and an EPIC FOIA request.

And if all that isn't enough for you, well, we end, as always, with a brand new Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #121 involving the constitutionality of Presidential executive orders.\xa0 As always, remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our\xa0Facebook Page\xa0so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!

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Thomas was just a guest on\xa0the Cognitive Dissonance podcast; go check it out!\xa0 If you'd like to have\xa0either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at\xa0openarguments@gmail.com.

Show Notes & Links

1. Wikipedia entry on sodium thiopental can be found here.
2. Glossip v. Gross\xa0(2015)
3. Supreme Court\u2019s opinion\xa0in Bucklew v. Precythe (Apr. 1, 2019)
4. 8th Circuit\u2019s opinion below in\xa0Bucklew
5. Congressional letter\xa0requesting Trump\u2019s taxes
6. Bonus! Zuckerman amicus brief\xa0in the ACA litigation.

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