Serious Trouble

George Santos's legal saga takes center stage as he pleads guilty and braces for prison time, igniting a fierce discussion about his bold marketing tactics amidst the allegations. The podcast dives into a contentious wrongful death lawsuit against Disney, highlighting the murky waters of arbitration clauses. It also unpacks chilling news about Matthew Perry's associates facing indictment linked to his tragic death. Lastly, a D.C. Council member's bribery case unveils alarming parallels to past political scandals, underscoring community distrust.

Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, tackles antitrust issues as he sues advertisers for boycotting Twitter. Alongside him, Donald Trump, the 45th President, discusses his potential legal actions against the FBI over the Mar-a-Lago raid. The conversation dives into the intersection of media ethics and political satire, questioning the lines of defamation. The chaos of the Young Thug trial is also unpacked, showcasing the ongoing turmoil in the judicial system. It's a wild ride through contemporary legal controversies!

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity creates a labyrinth of legal challenges for Trump, complicating cases across the country. Discussions also dive into Senator Bob Menendez's bribery conviction and the implications for his future. Intriguingly, the QAnon Shaman successfully battles for his headdress post-January 6th. Plus, controversial allegations of bribery linked to Egypt raise eyebrows, showcasing the blurred lines in foreign policy narratives. It's a wild ride through legal intricacies and political drama!

Hunter Biden, embroiled in defamation lawsuits, shares insights on his legal battles and Aileen Cannon's favorable rulings that he hopes to leverage. Aileen Cannon, a judge known for her influential decisions, is discussed alongside the implications of high-profile defamation claims. Former FBI employees Lisa Page and Peter Strzok dive into their unsettled issues with privacy violations. The episode also sheds light on Judge Arthur Engoron, facing scrutiny in the Trump case, underlining the complex intersection of law and media.

Topics discussed include: assassination attempt on President Trump, dismissal of case against Trump, bankruptcy case of Rudy Giuliani, removal of Judge Glanville from RICO trial, dismissal of Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case due to prosecutorial incompetence.

We’ve had some time to digest the Supreme Court decision on immunity, so this week Ken and I talked through the various criminal proceedings involving Donald Trump to discuss how they’ll be impacted. The short answer is: a lot.Also in this episode: Missouri has sued New York, saying the Manhattan DA’s prosecution and associated gag order have deprived Missouri voters of their First Amendment right to hear from political candidates. Alec Baldwin’s trial is starting in New Mexico; the Young Thug case continues to be stalled and it's even messier now; and in Louisiana, a federal judge will review rapper Baby Gangster’s lyrics, as BG tries to return to work while on supervised release.Sign up for our newsletter and find episode transcripts at serioustrouble.show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

Exploring the Supreme Court's decision on Donald Trump's appeal in January 6 prosecution, highlighting the implications for all criminal cases against Trump. Discussing the end of Chevron deference and the challenges in proving conspiracy and related crimes against a prominent figure.

We have a real parade of idiots on tap for you this week. Jacob Wohl, Alex Jones, Robert Menendez, Nathan Wade, Justin Timberlake…oh, and Donald Trump too. Strap in, because they’re all doing shit that’s pretty stupid. Visit serioustrouble.show to sign up for our newsletter and find a transcript of this episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

Controversial figure Nathan Wade's media blunders, Supreme Court's ruling on gun possession, Steve Bannon heading to prison, chaos in YSL trial, and Judge Cannon declining to hand over Trump documents case to a different judge discussed on the podcast.

Hunter Biden's legal troubles, Trump's probation interview, Georgia's RICO case delay, and Young Thug's courtroom drama with a judge ordering an attorney to jail for contempt of court.