What Was So Bad About Watergate? Part 1: The Saturday Night Massacre (Opening Arguments podcast #159)

Today’s episode takes our time machine back to 1972, as Richard Nixon’s Committee to Re-Elect the President (“CREEP”) planned the break-in to the Watergate Hotel Complex that set in motion the criminal conduct that led to the only time in our nation’s history when a President has resigned in disgrace. Exactly what happened? In this episode, we talk about the “Saturday Night Massacre,” and what it means today.

First, though, we examine the unintended consequences of the Republican tax bill crammed through the Senate in the waning moments of 2017. Might the bill actually prevent the major sports franchises, such as Major League Baseball, from trading players?? Listen and find out!

After the main segment, Andrew tackles a listener question regarding the “Guarantee Clause” of the Constitution. What is it, and why should you care? Listen and find out!

Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #67 about breach of contract. Don’t forget to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!
Interview:
https://openargs.com/oa159-what-was-so-bad-about-watergate-part-1-the-saturday-night-massacre/