
Legal AF by MeidasTouch
Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics.Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week.
Latest episodes

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Apr 23, 2025 • 19min
Trump Mistake Lands Him Devastating New Lawsuit
Harvard, the nation’s oldest university, is not waiting around to see if Trump made another “ooops” and mistake in threatening to cut off another billion dollars in research grants, and has had enough, filing a new lawsuit today, and hiring 2 attorneys to stop the assault on academic freedom: Bill Burck who is currently the Trump Organization’s chief ethics counsel, who brought in Robert Hur of all things, who Trump appointed as a US Attorney and who was Biden’s Special Counsel about his handling of documents. Michael Popok explains why Harvard had no choice but to file, and what message they are sending to the Harvard Law Graduates on the US Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Roberts, in hiring Robert Hur.Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/LEGALAF today!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 23, 2025 • 15min
Trump Gets Blasted in Open Court for Willful Violation
A federal judge fiercely criticized the Trump administration for its disregard of court orders in a recent case. The judge condemned their tactics as bad faith, leading to potential contempt findings. Attention shifted to the alarming discovery violations by the administration, which misrepresented a Supreme Court ruling. Tension escalates as legal consequences loom for the defendants. The discussion also hints at upcoming victories and encourages listeners to stay tuned for further developments.

Apr 23, 2025 • 18min
Whoa! Trump Admin Exposed Falsifying SCOTUS Ruling
The podcast dives into shocking allegations against the Trump administration for misrepresenting a Supreme Court ruling in an immigration case. It scrutinizes discrepancies in legal responses and the judge's frustration over compliance failures. Listeners learn about the importance of accuracy in legal filings and the potential repercussions of negligence. Additionally, the discussion covers the upcoming judicial challenges and possible sanctions for the administration, intertwining law and politics in a captivating manner.

Apr 22, 2025 • 18min
Trump Smacked Down by Judge Who Haunted Him in the Past
A federal judge delivers a scathing critique of the Trump administration's handling of deportations, likening their approach to historical injustices. The discussion dives into the implications of the Alien Enemies Act and the importance of due process for detainees, particularly from crisis-stricken countries. Trump’s ongoing legal battles are spotlighted, especially in relation to the E. Jean Carroll case, underscoring the necessity for fair legal standards and public awareness regarding these pressing issues.

Apr 22, 2025 • 17min
Trump Rocked by Scandal Spiraling Out of Control
The podcast delves into the leadership chaos at the Pentagon, spotlighting an official's struggles and the odd reliance on family as babysitters for decision-making. It raises alarms about national security due to chaotic political leadership and public missteps. Insights on loyalty amid controversies reveal the surreal nature of social media validation. There's a strong critique of the Trump administration's incompetence and a passionate call for more oversight in political accountability.

Apr 21, 2025 • 23min
Trump Backstabbed by His Most Loyal Supreme Court Justice
The podcast dives into the shifting trust between Donald Trump and even his closest allies on the Supreme Court. A crucial ruling blocks his deportation strategies, emphasizing due process rights. Justice Alito expresses skepticism over Trump's adherence to court orders. The discussions highlight growing public sentiment calling for impeachment and the urgent need for clearer legal frameworks in immigration policies. Additionally, the impact of these legal battles on future rulings, alongside privacy issues, adds intriguing layers to the conversation.

Apr 21, 2025 • 19min
Trump Attacks Top GOP Judge as His Plans Blow Up
This discussion dives into Trump’s immature mockery of judicial critiques while highlighting a conservative judge's ruling that challenges his controversial immigration policies. The narrative contrasts his antics with the growing strength of progressive politics. There's also a humorous look at how unpredictable weather mirrors the current political climate, alongside a call to uphold democratic values and community support in response to recent crises.

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 29min
Legal AF Full Episode 4/19/2025
Ben Meiselas & Michael Popok head the top rated Legal AF podcast and tonight debate: how federal judges up to the Supreme Court are addressing a lawless presidency; the Supreme Court’s late night surprising stay to block Trump deporting more people to El Salvador; Judge Wilkinson’s scathing yet soaring criticism of the Administration while approving of a Judge’s process that could lead to a Trump Administration contempt finding; another appellate panel leaning over to help Trump avoid a criminal contempt charge and prosecution; and why the Supreme Court has scheduled an oral argument to consider judges’ powers to issue nationwide injunctions and to decide whether the constitution provides for birthright citizenship; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.Support Our Sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF!Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money reach your financial goals faster by going to https://rocketmoney.com/legalafSundays For Dogs: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/LEGALAF or use code LEGALAF at checkout.Fast Growing Trees: Head to https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/collections/sale?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=legalaf right now to get 15% off your entire order with code LegalAF!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2025 • 21min
Trump Stunned as Right-Wing Judge Turns Against Him
The earth moved this week, with Trump losing the support of one of the lions of the Federalist, Republican and Conservative movements, Judge Harvie Wilkinson, who warns America in a scathing rebuke of Trump from his perch on the 4th Circuit, that Trump could try to deport US CITIZENS to foreign prisons without due process, a wake up call to stop Trump’s fascist march. Michael Popok takes a close look at Wilkinson and his order and why it matters to frame the issues before the Supreme Court up next.Head to https://policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2025 • 16min
Newsom Shocks Trump with Sneak Attack Lawsuit
California Governor Newsom, who presides over the 5th largest economy in the world, is taunting Trump with a new filing, asking him “what are you scared of” as Trump tries to run away from a federal suit filed in California and assigned to a Biden appointed judge to declare his tariff policies unconstitutional, and trying to find a Trump judge on the US Court of International Trade in NY to take the case instead, Michael Popok explains the new taunting.. and removal motion filed — and why it is likely doomed to fail. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices