Investigating American Presidents

Investigating American Presidents

Series from 2018

Series from 2018

Broadcast info
Genres: Special Interest

Twelve eye-opening episodes guide you through the ins and outs of presidential investigations, using past events as a lens through which to make sense of current (and future) ones.

You’ll examine the legal framework that informs how Congress and the courts handle charges of abuse of power. You’ll also dive into the investigations of presidents including Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.

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American Presidents and the Rule of Law

Presidential Investigations through History

Separation of Powers and the Presidency

Watergate and the Special Prosecutor

Rise and Fall of the Independent Counsel

Can a Sitting President Be Indicted?

Presidential Use and Abuse of Privileges

Presidents, Prosecutors, and Public Opinion

The Pardon Power and Its Limits

Presidential Lies and Cover-Ups

The Value of Investigative Reports

The Law and Politics of Impeachment