What's the deal with Executive Orders?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of executive orders - those powerful presidential directives that can become law with just "the stroke of a pen." They explore how every president from George Washington to modern times has used these orders, examining both emergency situations that justified them and more controversial uses that pushed the boundaries of presidential power. The hosts break down famous cases like FDR's New Deal orders, Truman's steel mill seizure that got overturned by the Supreme Court, and recent executive actions from presidents like Obama and Bush that sparked major political debates.