

Trump’s Trials and Tribulations: A Surprise Plea in Fulton County
Oct 21, 2023

Guest
Benjamin Wittes
Guest
Anna Bower
Guest
Ken Chesebro
Guest
Quinta Jurecic
Guest
Roger Parloff
Guest
Sidney Powell
Sidney Powell, the Kraken lawyer, pleads guilty in a plea deal in Fulton County Superior Court. The hosts discuss the implications of the plea deal for Ken Chesebro and his upcoming trial. They also talk about recent pleadings in Fulton County and their potential impact on federal cases, including the federal case against Trump. The podcast covers topics such as government restrictions on inflammatory speech, energy resilience, and presidential immunity. They delve into discussions about restrictions on photos and broadcasting from the court, the persistence of conspiracy theories, and the historical significance of certain documents. Additionally, the speakers compare Trump to historical and fictional leaders, explore a surprise plea agreement in the Fulton County prosecution, and discuss the implications of state plea agreements for federal cooperation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Plea Deal
02:16 • 20min
Impact of Recent Pleading in Fulton County
22:24 • 23min
Government Response, Energy Resilience, and Business Finance
45:09 • 4min
Presidential Immunity and The Tensions of Trump
49:32 • 20min
Restrictions on Photos and Broadcasting from Court
01:09:19 • 3min
The Persistence of Conspiracy Theories and the Importance of Hope
01:12:49 • 2min
Historical Significance and Bar Disciplinary Prehearing
01:14:22 • 9min
Comparing Trump to Historical and Fictional Leaders
01:23:10 • 5min
Metaphorical Comparison and Surprise Plea in Fulton County Prosecution
01:27:46 • 17min
Implications of State Plea Agreement for Federal Cooperation
01:44:39 • 4min