THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: In a term full of controversial opinions, the Supreme Court waited until the last day to issue one of its most contentious rulings. In a 6-3 decision on ideological lines, the justices said presidents enjoy absolute immunity for their ‘official acts’ while in office. In a scathing dissent, liberal wing said the court has turned the president into a king, untouchable for most of the things he does while in power. We’ll take a look at the decision.
PLUS: A look (listen) back to two of our interviews with candidates for governor.
AND: Why the feds want to kill hundreds of thousands of northwest owls.
Guests include ABC’s Peter Charalambous, Will Oremus of the Washington Post, as well as State Sen. Mark Mullet (D) and Semi Bird (R).
The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.
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The Supreme Court opinion in former President Donald Trump's immunity case is photographed Monday, July 1, 2024. In a historic ruling the justices said for the first time former presidents can be shielded from prosecution for at least some of what they do in the Oval Office. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
