Analyzing the Historical Indictment of a Former President

Derek talks to ‘Semafor’ political reporter Dave Weigel about how the Trump indictment could reshape the election—or turn out to be a big ole nothing burger. But before that, Norman Eisen, a lawyer who served as cocounsel for the House Judiciary Committee during the first impeachment and trial of Donald Trump, argues that Alvin Bragg's case is much stronger than the conventional wisdom.

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Host: Derek Thompson

Guests: Norman Eisen and Dave Weigel

Producer: Devon Manze

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