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Barbara McQuade

Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and current University of Michigan Law professor. Contributor to Just Security and MSNBC.

Top 10 podcasts with Barbara McQuade

Ranked by the Snipd community
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23 snips
Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 4min

SCOTUS and Social Media, Reddit's IPO, and Guest Barbara McQuade

Discussion on SCOTUS cases impacting social media, investigations into parent-run Instagram accounts, Reddit's upcoming IPO, Kara's memoir release, and combatting disinformation with guest Barbara McQuade.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 50min

Will Disinformation Doom Our Democracy? with Nina Jankowicz, Sasha Issenberg & Barbara McQuade

Disinformation experts Nina Jankowicz, Sasha Issenberg, and Barbara McQuade discuss the spread of political disinformation, GOP tactics, AI's role in disseminating false information, challenges in tracking misinformation, and strategies to combat disinformation post-2020 elections.
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Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 25min

THE TWO-TIERED JUSTICE SYSTEM

Former U.S. Attorney and legal experts discuss the two-tiered justice system and Trump's legal tactics, detailing the upcoming Hush Money trial. They cover racial disparities in sports coverage, dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and courthouse security preparations for high-profile trials.
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Nov 23, 2024 • 42min

FTA: Donald Trump's Legal Dance Card is Full for 2024...Or Is It?

Barb McQuade, a legal expert and professor at the University of Michigan Law School, dives into Donald Trump's complex legal landscape as he heads into 2024. They discuss the critical implications of the New York fraud trial and the challenges posed by the January 6th case, as well as the strategy behind choosing legal venues like Florida. McQuade emphasizes the urgent need to resolve issues concerning mishandled classified documents. With impending verdicts, they predict how these legal troubles could shape Trump’s campaign and the broader political climate.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 25min

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Rants at Jack Smith Suddenly Signal Much Darker Aims

Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor, dives into Donald Trump's recent fiery remarks directed at special counsel Jack Smith. She discusses the alarming notion of Trump claiming Supreme Court-sanctioned immunity, hinting at his potential unchecked power if re-elected. McQuade elaborates on the dire implications of a president firing a special counsel, the integrity of the Department of Justice, and the historical context of political pressures faced by legal professionals. The conversation also touches on the risks of distorting history and the importance of civic engagement.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 25min

Trump’s Angry New Rants at Jack Smith Suddenly Signal Much Darker Aims

In this discussion with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor, we delve into Donald Trump's recent fiery remarks about special counsel Jack Smith. McQuade uncovers the possible fallout if Trump, upon re-election, fires Smith and assumes he has Supreme Court-granted immunity. The conversation highlights the potential dangers of Trump operating under the belief he is above the law, the risks to the Department of Justice's integrity, and the alarming prospects of his second term impacting accountability and justice.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 20min

DNC Night Three Commences, Asian Equities Rally on Fed Minutes

Andrew Giuliani, a former aide to President Trump, shares insights on the evolving political landscape, particularly surrounding Kamala Harris's rising appeal and the implications for Asia. Barbara McQuade discusses Harris's prosecutorial background and its influence on her campaigns, while Herald van der Linde dives into the dynamics of Asian equities, highlighting the yen's strength and the impact of U.S. monetary policy. The trio also tackles the interplay of crime data and economic strategies, emphasizing the importance of communication in the political sphere.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 33min

Harris-Walz Campaign Holds First Rally & Republicans Call Walz "Tampon Tim" | Barbara McQuade

Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. Attorney and expert on constitutional law, delves into the difference between disinformation and misinformation, emphasizing the tactics employed by the far-right in elections. She discusses the impact of nostalgia and declinism in political discourse, urging regular Americans to advocate for social media regulations. McQuade highlights the critical need for media literacy to combat the information warfare that threatens electoral integrity, showcasing her insights from her new book and the importance of informed citizenry.
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May 14, 2024 • 34min

Google strikes back.

Author Barbara McQuade discusses her book 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.' Topics include Google's Chrome zero-day patches, UK efforts to reduce ransom payments, FCC's action against robocall scammers, Vermont's data privacy laws, and ESET unpacking Ebury malware. The White House warns against crypto mining near missile silos.
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May 10, 2024 • 26min

Stormy Daniels’s Brutal Mockery of Trump Makes Conviction More Likely

Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade discusses how Stormy Daniels's mockery of Trump during her trial could impact his conviction, highlighting the potential damage to Trump's credibility and motives for committing crimes in the hush-money scheme.