Join host Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley on Liberty RoundTable HR 1 (12/15/25) for a deep dive into the latest legal and political developments shaping America. In this episode, Washington correspondent Sam Dorman from The Epoch Times joins the discussion to break down a major appeals court decision on Planned Parenthood funding, exploring the constitutional debates and political strategies behind Congress’s authority to allocate federal funds.

The conversation then shifts to the complex and controversial case of Kmar Garcia, examining the legal twists, immigration policy, and the broader implications for due process and executive power. The hosts also analyze President Trump’s efforts to fire an FTC commissioner, the Supreme Court’s role in defining the limits of presidential authority, and the ongoing debate over independent agencies and civil service protections.

Additional topics include campaign finance, First Amendment rights, the impact of Supreme Court precedents, and the importance of returning to constitutional principles in American governance. With lively commentary, expert insights, and a focus on the foundational issues facing the nation, this episode delivers hard-hitting news and thoughtful analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at the courts, Congress, and the Constitution—only on Liberty RoundTable Live.

• Show Introduction & Guests
• 0:00 – Welcome, show intro, guest introductions
• Planned Parenthood Defunding & Court Rulings
• 1:31 – Appeals court decision on Planned Parenthood defunding
• 2:05 – Discussion on use of funds, legal arguments, and constitutional issues
• 5:57 – Broader implications, government funding, and court authority
• Kmar Garcia Immigration Case
• 13:03 – Introduction to the Kmar Garcia case
• 13:28 – Background, legal journey, and court orders
• 14:04 – Ongoing legal confusion, deportation, and public reaction
• 15:45 – Broader immigration policy implications
• Supreme Court & Presidential Authority (FTC Firing Case)
• 24:27 – Five takeaways on Trump’s FTC member firing
• 25:46 – Legal precedent, Humphrey’s Executor, and executive power
• 27:16 – Discussion on at-will employment, private vs. public sector
• 32:16 – Broader implications for federal employment and court precedents
• Current Supreme Court Cases to Watch
• 45:07 – Overview of five Supreme Court cases this month
• 45:59 – Pro-life pregnancy center donor privacy
• 46:58 – Campaign finance limits and party coordination
• 49:19 – Death penalty and IQ score legal standards
• Final Thoughts & Closing
• 54:02 – Reflections on legal precedents, government accountability
• 54:51 – Show wrap-up, thanks, and sign-off

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