Cass Sunstein
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Cass Sunstein has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show. He explains the constitutional logic of separation of powers, contrasts it with checks and balances, and discusses modern risks like executive overreach and emergency powers.
Cass Robert Sunstein is an American legal scholar known for his work in U.S. constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, and behavioral economics. He is also The New York Times best-selling author of The World According to Star Wars (2016) and Nudge (2008). He was the administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2012.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show |
| Role | Professor of Law |
| Affiliation | Harvard Law School |
| Field | Law, Administrative Law |
How do different shows talk about Cass Sunstein?
2 shows discussed Cass Sunstein in these episodes.
- 3 Takeaways — 1 episode
Today I'm excited to be with Cass Sunstein.
Six Ways the Constitution Keeps Leaders in Check with Cass Sunstein (#289) - The Ben Shapiro Show — 1 episode
Which podcasts has Cass Sunstein appeared on?
Cass Sunstein came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on 3 Takeaways.
What is Cass Sunstein mentioned alongside?
Cass Sunstein is most often mentioned alongside Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Department of Justice.
Works at: Barack Obama
Criticizes: Donald Trump
Affiliated with: Department of Justice
Mentioned together: Russia, Separation of Powers, Barack Obama, Department of Justice, Fascism, Communism, Daniel Conaman, Richard Thaylor, James Madison, checks and balances