OA243: Build That Wall!!

<p>Today's episode tackles the mechanics of the shutdown and whether (and how) Donald Trump can build that wall despite widespread opposition.</p> <p>We begin with an Andrew Was Wrong about the identity of Corey Robin and the incorporation doctrine.  Enjoy a fun segue to <em>Gitlow v. New York</em> and why you should <em>never</em> repeat the trope that free speech doesn’t include the right to shout ‘fire’ in a crowded theater.</p> <p>After that, it’s a deep dive into… what exactly <em>is</em> a “government shutdown,” anyway?  What laws govern this? Why do some federal employees have to keep showing up?  Isn’t that “involuntary servitude?” And can Trump declare a state of emergency or use “military eminent domain” to just build the wall anyway?</p> <p>Then, it’s time for our weekly trip back to Yodel Mountain.  In Rod We Trust… so why is he stepping down? And what’s the deal with that secret foreign-owned corporation that shut down an entire floor right before the holidays?  Listen and find out!</p> <p>Finally, it's time for Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #109, another dreaded real property question! As always, remember to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!</p> <p>Appearances</p> <p>None!  If you’d like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:openarguments@gmail.com">openarguments@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Show Notes & Links</p> <ol> <li><a href= "https://seriouspod.com/sio175-andrew-torrez-on-the-fgm-court-decision/"> Serious Inquiries Only Episode 175</a></li> <li><a href= "https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=8474153321909160293">Schenck v. U.S., 249 U.S. 47 (1919)</a></li> <li><a href= "https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=5505973138575755803">Gitlow v. New York, 268 U.S. 652 (1925)</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/subtitle-II/chapter-13/subchapter-III"> Anti-Defici