
Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner
Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney at the D.C. U.S Attorney's Office. Now you can join him for Justice Matters. Glenn brings analysis and insight to current legal issues, drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG. For three decades, Glenn argued to juries and judges, breaking down complex legal issues in clear and relatable ways. Every weekday his podcast brings that same approach to his analysis of today's troubled legal landscape.
Latest episodes

Mar 2, 2023 • 21min
Trump's Panicky Rants and Scott Perry's Judicial Denial
This time Glenn talks about Donald Trump's latest social media rants on special prosecutor Jack Smith. He explains what Trump is really trying to do in the long run. Then he discusses what's next for Pennsylvania congressman Scott Perry - who is trying to keep the contents of his cell phone hidden from the DOJ as a part of their investigation into attempts by Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election. The judge overseeing the case is not buying Perry's excuses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 28, 2023 • 22min
No Juror Harm to Trump and Clues on How Tough Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Will Be in Court
This time Glenn explains that despite news reports to the contrary - Georgia grand juror Emily Kohrs hasn't harmed D.A. Fani Willis' election crimes case against Trump and his associates when she spoke to reporters. Then Glenn discusses how Special Counsel Jack Smith is handling his latest subpoena to former VP Mike Pence in the probes of Donald Trump. He says it tells us many things about what type of prosecutor he will be against Pence and Trump in the upcoming court case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 2023 • 45min
Special Counsel Jack Smith Circumvents Mike Pence's Bogus Privilege Plans to Avoid Testifying
In this longer weekend podcast - Glenn starts off by doing the legal recap for the week. He explains what important information we learned from the comments made by the special grand jury forewoman as she spoke to various reporters. And he discusses how Special Counsel Jack Smith has gone on the offensive in his investigation of Donald Trump by issuing subpoenas to multiple high level people in his circle including former V.P. Mike Pence. Then finally he offers some ideas on how to find ways to punish or curtail inaction by the legislative branch or change how the government operates when it comes to the improper conduct by Supreme Court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 23, 2023 • 20min
More Clues to Imminent Indictments in the Georgia Election Tampering Probe
Glenn ponders what Trump's reaction will be when he finds out that election crimes are being brought against him. Then he discusses the comments made by the grand jury forewoman who was making decisions about whether Donald Trump should be indicted for election crimes in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 21, 2023 • 26min
Predictions of Trump's Indictment and Fox Hosts Caught Lying About Election Fraud
In today's podcast - Glenn talks about the recent New York Times article (written by former prosecutors) which claims according to wording in the Georgia special grand jury report - indictments seem to be coming for Trump and/or his accomplices. Then Glenn speaks about the news that the defamation lawsuit against Fox Network by Dominion Voting Systems has brought to light that their hosts knew the election was not stolen but said so anyway in their emails and on the air. He then discusses what the government can do about these media lies that create divisiveness to the country and harm to our democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Trump Subpoena Palooza and GA State Grand Jury Report on Trump Election Fraud
This time Glenn recaps the legal news of the week and talks about government reform. First he discusses what will happen to the many Trump associates who have received subpoenas by the DOJ. Then he talks about the DOJ notifying some attorneys in the Matt Gaetz sex crimes investigation and he explains what might happen next for congressman Gaetz and others. Then he ponders the big news about the special purpose grand jury in GA investigating election fraud by Donald Trump and others - issuing a report giving recommendations on indictments. And finally he brings some innovative ideas to answer the question "Can chronic problems in America like gun violence and hate speech be somehow resolved?."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 16, 2023 • 28min
Pence Tries to Dodge a Bullet and Georgia Judge Hints at Trump Indictments
Georgia Judge Robert McBurney has ruled that some of the grand jury's report on Trump's election fraud be made public and looking through his statement - Glenn says there are indications that indictments are coming in the case. Then Glenn discusses former VP Mike Pence who was subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith to testify before a grand jury about Trump and the crimes that were committed around the big lie. He is now trying to get out of testifying by claiming he was a member of congress as well as a member of the executive branch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 14, 2023 • 29min
Accountability For January 6th & Trump's Classified Documents Crimes
Will Donald Trump or other high level officials be brought to accountability for the January 6th attack at the Capitol? And will Trump be criminally indicted for his classified documents crimes? Glenn explains.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 2023 • 45min
DOJ Subpoena for Mike Pence and Plot Backfires for Jim Jordan and MTG
In this long form weekend podcast, Glenn recaps the news of the week. First some embarrassing moments at the House Oversight hearing as testimony from Twitter employees backfires for Reps. Jim Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Green. Next, a new book by N.Y. attorney Mark Pomerantz details why he quit the job after NY District Attorney Alvin Bragg refused to press charges against Trump in the N.Y. tax fraud scheme. Next, Glenn explains a new subpoena issued to Mike Pence could the mean the D.O.J. investigation of Donald Trump might be coming to a close. And then finally a discussion on how to reform the courts when criminals weaponize the delay in the system to their advantage by appealing their cases for years and running out the clock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 9, 2023 • 22min
Jim Jordan's Balloon Joke & The Battle of Prosecuting Trump in N.Y. State
In today's podcast, Glenn pokes fun at Rep. Jim Jordan as he sinks to a new low by posting political jabs on official government social media sites. Then he discusses a new book just released by N.Y. State Attorney Mark Pomerantz which offers details about the evidence he and other prosecutors had assembled on Trump's crimes and why he believes Donald Trump should still be prosecuted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.