Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Harry Litman & Paul Krugman
Dec 18, 2025
Harry Litman, a former U.S. Attorney and host of Talking Feds, dives into the legal recklessness of the Trump administration, discussing potential crimes and political resistance to investigations. Meanwhile, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman paints a grim picture of today's economy, highlighting the risks of a politicized Fed and the dangers of an AI investment bubble. Both guests analyze how Trump's actions influence public policy and the economic landscape, offering insights into the challenges that lie ahead.
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Widespread Wrongdoing, Limited Prosecutions
- Harry Litman says many illegal or unethical acts occurred across the Trump administration but prosecutions depend on a future administration's choices.
- He predicts numerous possible investigations but expects few actual criminal consequences.
The $50,000 In A Kava Bag
- Harry Litman recounts the story of Tom Holman's $50,000 in a bag and how the investigation was scuttled.
- He emphasizes investigators were close but the case unraveled amid political interference.
Reprisal Prosecutions Are Politically Toxic
- Litman highlights reprisal prosecutions as constitutional violations but not necessarily criminally prosecuted under current Supreme Court doctrine.
- He sees candid admissions of reprisals as politically damaging even if courts dismiss criminal charges.