

Mimi Rocah
Former federal prosecutor and former Westchester County District Attorney who served at the Department of Justice; guest on the episode to discuss the New York Times subpoenas and related prosecutorial issues.
Top 10 podcasts with Mimi Rocah
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Nov 22, 2025 • 56min
The DOJ's Prosecutorial Malpractice Keeps Spilling Out in Court
In a compelling discussion, former federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah dives into the implications of the DOJ’s recent actions and the ongoing fallout from the Epstein case. She highlights how released files empower survivors and reveal systemic failures that protect abusers. The conversation also tackles the problematic influence of Trump's political pressures on legal proceedings, particularly the chaotic situation surrounding the indictment of James Comey. Rocah paints a vivid picture of the erosion of prosecutorial credibility and the challenges facing justice in America today.

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Jul 31, 2025 • 55min
DOJ's Shifting Sands on Epstein (with Mimi Rocah, Elie Honig & Asha Rangappa)
Mimi Rocah, former Westchester District Attorney, Elie Honig, ex-Assistant US Attorney, and Asha Rangappa, ex-FBI agent, dive into the Justice Department's shifting stance on the Epstein case. They discuss the implications of Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction and the ethical dilemmas surrounding defense strategies. The trio highlights concerns about transparency within the DOJ and the influence of political dynamics on high-profile prosecutions. Their insights shed light on the complexities of legal accountability in cases of exploitation.

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May 31, 2024 • 47min
Guilty On All Counts (with Joyce Vance, Elie Honig, and Mimi Rocah)
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, CNN's Elie Honig, and Mimi Rocah discuss Trump's historic guilty verdict, potential appeals, sentencing process, and analyzing prosecutors' performance. They reflect on respecting the jury's decision, evaluating jury bias, and tease future content.

Oct 3, 2026 • 48min
NY Gov. Vows to Unravel Failures in Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation
David Chang, Momofuku founder and food-travel storyteller, explores unexpected American cuisine. Political correspondent Jeff Zeleny examines tight midterm races and the GOP’s affordability challenge. Attorneys Mimi Rocah and Stacey Schneider debate failures in Cornell’s sexual assault investigation, while New York weighs closing a voluntary intoxication loophole. Reporting also probes a suspected Flydubai cockpit attacker’s extremist history and airline screening concerns.

Oct 1, 2026 • 52min
Schmitt's Creek
Mimi Rocah, former federal prosecutor and district attorney; Conor Lamb, former prosecutor, Marine, and congressman; and Kyle Cheney, Politico’s senior legal affairs reporter, unpack a week of legal turmoil. They examine the botched Jack Smith hearing, DOJ communication and ethics, contempt threats involving Trump’s administration, and expanding deportations. The panel also considers whether immigration policy could cost Republicans Latino support in the midterms.

Aug 1, 2026 • 41min
Senate Republicans delay Todd Blanche confirmation
Mimi Rocah, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and legal commentator, offers sharp critique of Todd Blanche's DOJ moves. Short, pointed conversations cover Blanche’s conduct and ties to Trump. Discussion also raises questions about Blanche’s meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell and implications for survivors.

Jul 28, 2026 • 12min
Former Prosecutors Break Down New York Times Subpoenas (with Mimi Rocah)
Mimi Rocah, former federal prosecutor and Westchester County DA, joins to dissect the New York Times subpoenas. They unpack how the Southern District handled the subpoenas and judge's concerns about nondisclosure orders. Conversation compares local candor with Washington’s responses and probes the timing and internal DOJ communications behind the investigation.

Apr 9, 2026 • 39min
Bondi to Blanche and Bad to Worse
Mimi Rocah, a veteran former federal prosecutor and ex-Westchester DA, offers sharp legal perspective. She discusses Pam Bondi's ouster and Todd Blanche's shift into a pro-Trump DOJ figure. Conversations cover Blanche auditioning for power, removal of January 6 staff, spreading election falsehoods from DOJ leadership, and themes from her forthcoming book Justice Under Siege.

Feb 23, 2026 • 58min
Tariffs Trumped
Mimi Rocah, former federal prosecutor turned legal commentator; Adam Klasfeld, courtroom reporter tracking international Epstein developments; Kyle Cheney, senior legal reporter at Politico. They unpack the Supreme Court striking down presidential tariff power. They parse split conservative justices, fierce judicial rebukes to immigration enforcement, a contempt finding, and international fallout from the Epstein files.

Nov 22, 2025 • 56min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The DOJ's Prosecutorial Malpractice Keeps Spilling Out in Court
Mimi Rocah, a former assistant U.S. attorney and district attorney, shares her insights into the Justice Department's recent controversies. She discusses how survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse can shape our understanding of justice. They touch on political interference in legal proceedings, particularly in high-profile cases like James Comey’s. Rocah critiques prosecutorial malpractice, highlighting issues such as faulty grand jury instructions and the importance of judicial scrutiny to maintain accountability within the DOJ.


