War Powers, Filibuster Chaos & Standing Up for Women’s Sports
Release Date: 04/17/2026
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info_outlineThis week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we dive into the growing power struggle between Congress and the presidency, the future of the filibuster, and one of the most heated debates in sports today.
Jason Willick (Washington Post columnist) joins us to break down his latest piece on military funding and war powers. Should Congress use its power of the purse to limit how military force is used? We discuss the constitutional challenges, the failures of the War Powers Act, and why the current system may actually encourage rushed military decisions—especially when it comes to Iran.
X: https://x.com/jawillick
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jason-willick/
In B’s Corner, we tackle the tragic Athena Strand case and the broader debate around the death penalty, accountability, and whether justice in clear-cut cases should move faster.
Then, Dan McLaughlin (National Review) returns to discuss the filibuster, why both parties are tempted to eliminate it, and what that would mean for the balance of power in Washington. We also get into Trump’s lasting political impact, the future of the GOP, and early 2028 speculation—including J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio.
X: https://x.com/baseballcrank
National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/author/dan-mclaughlin/
Finally, Kaylie Ray, former Utah State volleyball captain, shares her firsthand experience leading a team protest against competing against a biological male athlete. She discusses the physical and safety concerns for female athletes, her testimony before the Arizona Senate, and the backlash she faced for speaking out.
Kaylie Ray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylierayvb/
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