In this kickoff episode of Battle of the Branches, Professor Will Baude explores the evolving power of the executive branch and asks whether Congress and the states still serve as meaningful checks. Joined by Professor Bridget Fahey and Associate Professor Ruth Bloch Rubin, the conversation dives into federalism, legislative oversight, and the real dynamics behind the separation of powers today.

🧿Nov 3, 2025

The latest installment of the ‪@BattleoftheBranches‬ series, this episode asks: Today it may seem to some people like we are seeing unprecedented conflicts with the executive branch. But are they really unprecedented? What have been the major past conflicts over federal power, or executive power (Jackson? Johnson? 20th Century?)? How did those conflicts change the country? Do they give us perspective on the conflicts today?

AnnezawaNov 3, 2025

What is the scope of the President’s power over war and foreign policy? Are there any internal constraints – legal, political, institutional – on the President’s behavior toward other countries? Does the executive’s ability to operate in secret allow it to evade these potential constraints? Have these dynamics changed over time, and if so, why?

EhllarpearlNov 3, 2025

What are the threats to the norms and institutions of democracy, whether in America or around the world? When democracies weaken or die, does it happen suddenly or gradually? What are the first changes we might see? What are the causes? And what, if anything, can democracies do to stop it?

Battle of the Branches

Maaari Mo Ring Magustuhan

CoComelon

Learn Colors with CoComelon!

Year1 English

Let's learn about.... English Vocabulary for Kids

Alphabet (ABC) Songs by CoComelon

CocoMelon | Little Baby Bum | Blippi - Nursery Rhymes & Kids TV Shows

CoComelon - Happy Holidays

BabyBus | Learning Vehicles Song | Car Songs | Cars for Kids | Nursery Rhymes | Baby Cartoon

Charlie and Lola Full Episodes

How to Be a Better Human

Recent videos we think you’ll love

New Compilations | Chuggington

Learn English With Disney Movies

Test Your English with TV Series and Movies

CoComelon #shorts

All New Akili & Me

Alumni Stories

CUISINE 🍉|| SAM le SLICK SLIME

Kids Songs by CoComelon

Primary 1 English

Hey Duggee

Shapes, Colors, & Music by CoComelon

BEST of CoComelon Bath Song + Wheels on the Bus

Masha & the Bear

Featured Picks

Gamixo

VSKIT Drama