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kuow throughline john attorney incapacity of president
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Throughline did not feature an attorney named John discussing the incapacity of a president. The episode you're likely thinking of is "We the People: Succession of Power," which originally aired in March 2025 and was re-promoted in August 2025.
This segment focused on the origin of the 25th Amendment and featured John Feerick, a Norris Professor of Law at Fordham Law School.
Key points from the episode
The lawyer behind the amendment: Before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a young and idealistic lawyer named John Feerick worked to convince people that the Constitution was missing clear instructions for presidential succession and inability.
Author of the amendment's history: The Throughline episode refers to Feerick as the author of The Twenty-Fifth Amendment - Its Complete History and Applications.
Motivation for the 25th Amendment: The segment explores the story behind the amendment, which clarified what happens if a U.S. president becomes unable to perform their duties.
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We the People: Succession of Power | Throughline
https://youtu.be/SHEiOS_RKVc
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