In this episode of Sidebar, we take an in-depth look at how the 9/11 terror attack has reshaped the laws of the United States and led to an enduring debate over government surveillance powers.
We also break down the Republican-led effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom and dig into who stands to benefit from the recall race, even if they don't win at the ballot box.
Lastly, we hear about the long-fought legal and political battles over student-athlete pay, which spurred changes in the world of college sports this year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA's restrictions on education-related compensation to athletes.
Special guests:
- Former Senator Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin
- Gabe Feldman, director of the sports law program at Tulane University
- Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Chris Finan, executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship
- Alex Joel, adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law
- Wesley Hussey, political science professor at Sacramento State
- Rakesh Kilaru, attorney for NCAA
Sidebar tackles the top stories you need to know from the legal world. Join reporters Bianca Bruno, Nicholas Iovino, Amanda Pampuro and Nina Pullano as they take you in and out of courtrooms in the U.S. and beyond and break down developments to help you understand how they affect your day-to-day life.
This episode was produced by Kirk McDaniel. Music by The Dead Pens, Amine Maxwell, and TeknoAXE. A transcript of this episode is available.
Editorial staff is Bill Dotinga, Sean Duffy and Jamie Ross. Big thanks to Nick Cahill.
To read Nick's coverage of the Newsom recall race:
-- Newsom, GOP make final push in California recall election
-- Democrats going all in for Newsom in California recall
-- Judge tosses California recall lawsuit, election to continue as scheduled
And for more stories on government surveillance:
-- Ninth Circuit deals 3rd blow to NSA spying case
-- Judge questions withheld records on US social media surveillance programs
-- Government surveillance all too common for Muslims, group says
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