Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

In his longform weekend podcast - Glenn discusses government reform and he runs down the legal recap of the week. First he talks about the big win for E. Jean Carroll in her sexual assault and defamation case. Trump was ordered to pay nearly 5 millions dollars to her. Then New York judge Juan Merchan placed some restrictions on what Donald Trump can say - can't say - and can't do regarding the Stormy Daniels case. Glenn thinks he will defy the judge. Next he talks about a surprising interview with Trump's former Attorney General. Fox News host Geraldo Rivera asked Bill Barr if Donald Trump is fit to be in the White House and shockingly - Barr told the truth. Then wrapping up the legal recap - Glenn points out the many crimes of Rep. George Santos now that he has finally been indicted and he gives CNN grief for giving Trump a platform on their Town Hall. For the reform this week - we return to the idea of how to approach timely accountability as far as the Department of Justice pressing charges against famous or wealthy criminals with no delays. And finally a listener writes in and it prompts Glenn to give a story from his college years then he explains how he learned that failure can actually be a good thing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn talks about Fox News host Geraldo Rivera asking former Attorney General Bill Barr if Donald Trump is fit for the White House. Glenn says it looks like Trump's flunkies around starting to turn against him. Then, accountability is FINALLY shining through the clouds. Teflon Don has lost his nickname. A New York jury has found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E Jean Carroll case. Now that Ms. Carroll has broken the ice - will other people file civil suits against him?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn discusses a new report that claims there's a mole inside Mar-a-Lago that's giving Special Counsel Jack Smith pictures and important information on Donald Trump and the classified documents in question. Then, just as Glenn predicted, a judge in New York has finally put up some guardrails around Donald Trump's big mouth - restricting what he can say and do as far as evidence in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. Glenn unpacks the judges order step by step to explain how much the former president can see or do with the evidence in the case and how he's specifically blocked from sharing it to others and on social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn talks about former Trump attorney Rudy Guiliani telling the court he is too broke to search for documents in the Ruby Freeman/ Shaye Moss lawsuit case. Next he discusses E Jean Carroll's rape and defamation civil case which has rested with no Trump defense. And finally Special Counsel Jack Smith sat in on the Federal Grand Jury during the Mike Pence testimony and Glenn says Smith’s appearance is the first known time the special counsel has attended a grand jury proceeding in the investigation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again this longform weekend podcast starts off with the legal recap of the week. Glenn begins with good news for those hoping for accountability in the January 6th attack at the Capitol as we learn the final results in the Proud Boys trial. He explains why this guilty verdict is so important. Then as Donald Trump's sexual assault and defamation trial in New York sets up for closing arguments - Glenn weighs the evidence presented and tells us what he thinks about the trial so far and what the jury will find. Next, a new report by ProPublica shows even more financial indiscretions by Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni. Glenn says the credibility of the Supreme Court has been compromised but there may be a way to charge justices who break the law so they won't be above the law. Finally, Glenn explains what you can do to fight for accountability by helping to change laws. He also tells how you can become a part of Team Justice and how you can see him appearing live in person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time Glenn analyzes Joe Tacopina - Donald Trump's lawyer in the E. Jean Carroll rape trial. He asked for a mistrial but was denied by Judge Lewis Kaplan. He complained the judge was being unfair by limiting the scope of questions he could ask. Then Glenn talks about the fate of 5 Proud Boys who are charged with various crimes in connection with the January 6th riots. They jurors who are still deliberating sent a note to the judge asking about the seditious conspiracy charge. Glenn explains even if the jury is hung - they will get another trial and another chance to flip on other insurrectionists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn discusses the Proud Boys trial and tells us some of the interesting, ridiculous, and important arguments their defense attorneys made to the jury. Then Glenn untangles the many legal cases pending against defendant Donald Trump. He makes reference to the Mueller Report noting - there was enough evidence back then to charge Donald Trump with obstruction but the GOP continues to bow to their donors and destroy their honor and integrity by putting blinders on for their demigod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Pence has finally testified to the grand jury about the Capitol riots and election meddling on January 6th. Glenn explains how crucial this is in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation. Then he talks about Trump embracing a QAnon supporter (who had served time as a January 6th rioter) while he was have dinner during a campaign stop in New Hampshire. Glenn wonders if he is aiding and abetting insurrectionists.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Glenn's longform weekend podcast he talks about reform of the executive branch to make other branches accountable and the legal recap stories of the week. First up - The firing of Tucker Carlson from Fox News and the testimony of Mike Pence to the grand jury about the January 6th insurrection. Then - the most frustrating story of the week as Donald Trump continues to post insults, threats, and demeaning comments about people who are involved in his New York trials. Glenn wonders - shouldn't the judges issue a Gag Order to protect jurors, prosecutors, and their families? Next Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has withdrawn his appeal to block former New York prosecutor Mark Pomerantz from testifying to the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation of Donald Trump. But it seems Bragg now has a way to make sure no damaging information is revealed to the committee. And finally, in this week's segment on reform - Senator Ted Cruz was recorded with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo discussing how to rig the 2020 election for Donald Trump and Justice Clarence Thomas has been caught accepting luxury gifts and real estate without reporting them. Glenn explains how we should check and balance the judicial and legislative branches of our government to make them accountable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn takes on 2 trials of Donald Trump. First he discusses New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg who has asked a judge to bar Donald Trump from using evidence from his criminal case to attack witnesses, citing what they say is the former president's history of making “harassing, embarrassing, and threatening statements” about people he's tangled with in legal disputes. Next he debates Trump's civil case with E Jean Carroll who alleges he raped her in the 1990s. The judge has now ordered the jury to hide their identities from each other for protection against Trump's bullying and his supporters threats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.