Off The Record With Paul Hodes

Matt is joined by Ryan McConaghy — former policy director for Senate Democrats — for a deep, insider breakdown on what can actually be done to rein in President Trump’s escalating behavior and ICE’s aggressive new actions.We’ll explore what’s possible, practical, and politically smart when it comes to pushback from Congress, the courts, the cabinet, and the public — including whether the 25th Amendment, cabinet pressure, or congressional oversight could ever work in real life. We’ll also discuss Trump’s bizarre Greenland episode, his recent public behavior, and what history and constitutional law say about presidential capacity and removal.This conversation builds on Matt’s latest article on Worth Knowing: “Can Anything Be Done to Rein In This President?” ➜ https://worthknowing.substack.com/p/can-anything-be-done-to-rein-in-thisTopics We Cover:✔ How Congress can (or can’t) check the presidency✔ Why cabinet action is almost impossible — but not unthinkable✔ What the 25th Amendment actually requires✔ What ICE’s