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Charlie Savage
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Charlie Savage is an American journalist and author who covers national security, presidential power, and constitutional law for The New York Times. He is known for reporting on executive-branch legal and military authority.
2 episodes featuring Charlie Savage
The Headlines
FBI breach exposes risks to agents and investigations
The episode connects a potentially damaging breach of sensitive FBI data with attacks on Ukraine’s language, education, and cultural record.
Sep 29, 2026 · 10 min
3 Takeaways™
Presidents Need Congress Before Sending Forces Into War
The episode tests whether constitutional restraints can survive when presidents face urgent threats, incomplete intelligence, political pressure, and incentives to act alone.
Sep 8, 2026 · 19 min