THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE

Norm Eisen, CNN Legal Analyst and founder of 'States United Democracy Center', discusses the impact of the Ergonon ruling on Trump, the support base and upcoming trial, Trump's pursuit of ultimate power, potential consequences of his reelection, criminal prosecutions against him, and the threat to democracy posed by the election denial movement and autocratic tactics used by leaders like Orban.

Mea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She’s a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She’s also a fierce critic of the ongoing MAGA agenda and what she views as the GOP’s shameful inability to move beyond its toxic politics. She joins me today as we celebrate the ruling against Donald Trump by Judge Engoron. 

Mea Culpa welcomes Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and a veteran public affairs and political commentator with more than 20 years of experience, Reed has been involved in politics, government, and business at the highest levels. Galen has spent more than a decade advising Fortune 50, 100, and 1000 companies needing high-level counsel in strategic communications, procurement, and legislation. In addition to his private sector work, Reed has managed several high-profile ballot measure campaigns in California, Texas, and Colorado – Before moving to the private sector, Reed served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain’s presidential campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s successful 2006 re-election campaign. Galen also worked on both of President George W. Bush's campaigns and served the Bush Administration at both the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. As founder of the Lincoln Project, Galen has led the groups vision and created some of its most memorable attacks against Donald Trump. He is now focused on ridding the nation of Trump and attempting to purge the GOP of its love affair with MAGA ideology. He joins us today to discuss the changing of the media guard as Rupert Murdoch rides off into the right-wing sunset. So, let’s go now to that conversation.

Mea Culpa welcomes Frank Figliuzzi to help us figure out the legal ramifications of everything going on in Washington DC. Figliuzzi is a national security contributor and regular columnist for NBC News and MSNBC. At one time, Figliuzzi was the assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, where he served for 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the entire government. He is also the author of the national bestseller “The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence.” Make sure to check out his excellent new show on YouTube “Frankly Speaking,” where he sheds light on the work done by the FBI illuminating why that work is so critical to the health of our nation and our national security. 

Scott Dworkin, founder of the Democratic Coalition, discusses Georgia racketeering indictments and the importance of accountability. They talk about celebrating wins in holding Trump accountable, the challenges of incarceration and immigration detention, and Senator Tommy Tuberville's harmful actions. They also touch on weak Democratic messaging, sentencing of a former proud boy leader, extremist infiltration, diverse opinions, and Fulton County DA's response to Jim Jordan.

Progressive activist Brooklyn Dad Defiant discusses the upcoming Georgia RICO trials and Republican tactics to protect Trump. Fannie Willis' impressive response to Jim Jordan is highlighted. Concerns about personal safety and Trump's disregard for his supporters. Donald Trump's fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani's legal fees and speculation about personal gain. The use of the First Amendment as an excuse and Tuberville's obstruction. Condemnation of Senator Tuberville's actions. Discussion on Trump testifying and his credibility. Speaker expresses gratitude, announces upcoming interviews, mentions sponsors, and promises justice.

Former US Attorney and legal commentator Harry Litman discusses the new tapes from Trump's lawyer and the impact on Georgia's investigation. They explore the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, upcoming trials, financial strain faced by defendants, and the potential outcomes for Trump's legal cases, including a hung jury and the use of voice memos as evidence.

Grant Stern, Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats, discusses his bombshell report on fake electors and the impact of the Enrique Tario sentencing. The podcast also covers intense rivalry for Trump's endorsement, flipping on Trump, conviction of Proud Boys leader, lawyer involvement in Michigan scandal, prosecutorial misconduct, short-term wins, Southern Strategy, and Elon Musk's criticism.

Lev Parnas, a Soviet-born businessman involved in pressuring Ukraine to investigate Trump's political rivals, speaks out. Topics discussed include Trump's deposition, Rudy Giuliani's accountability and financial troubles, loyalty between Parnas and Giuliani, potential legal consequences for the former president, and the impact of Trump's actions and ongoing investigations.

Legendary politician turned political analyst Michael Steele discusses the legal thicket surrounding Trump's criminal trials and provides color commentary on the GOP Debate. They explore Rudy Giuliani's legal troubles and the potential financial ruin he faces. The speakers question the special privileges given to Trump and the allocation of funds to protect him. They also discuss the significance of Trump's mugshot, controversy over its release, and the differential treatment of criminal defendants. Lastly, they express hope for a long legal battle and justice for Giuliani and Trump.