Directed by The Great Courses

Paul Rosenzweig

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

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

American Presidents and the Rule of Law

Episode 2

Presidential Investigations through History

Episode 3

Separation of Powers and the Presidency

Episode 4

Watergate and the Special Prosecutor

Episode 5

Rise and Fall of the Independent Counsel

Episode 6

Can a Sitting President Be Indicted?

Episode 7

Presidential Use and Abuse of Privileges

Episode 8

Presidents, Prosecutors, and Public Opinion

Episode 9

The Pardon Power and Its Limits

Episode 10

Presidential Lies and Cover-Ups

Episode 11

The Value of Investigative Reports

Episode 12

The Law and Politics of Impeachment