THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE

Norm Eisen, former Obama Ethics Czar, joins the podcast to unpack Mark Meadows' shocking trial strategy of moving the case to federal court. They discuss conflicts in scheduling, frustrations with lack of investigation, and the need for full acknowledgment. The episode also explores the potential for individuals to flip and cooperate with the prosecution.

Ali Velshi, a newsman known for his coverage of social justice issues, joins the podcast to discuss the arrest of Donald Trump, the state of the Republican Party, the intersection of religion and politics, the impact of Trump's federal judge appointments, the confusion surrounding climate change discussions, the shift in political ideologies, the importance of personal engagement with legal documents, and the fight for democracy through journalism.

Mea Culpa welcomes the opposite of the narcissistic garbage that surrendered to authorities today. General Mark Hertling. He joins us today to give us a real and frank assessment of the state of both Russian and Ukrainian forces as war begins to tip in Ukraine's favor. In addition, he is an outspoken critic of former president Trump and the MAGA agenda. Hertling spent 37 years in the Armed Forces. During his time as a U.S. soldier, he served in Armor, Cavalry, planning, operations, and training positions. He commanded every organization from Platoon to Field Army. Most notably, Hertling commanded the U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division in Iraq during the troop surge of 2007 to 2008 and retired as Commanding General of the US Army Europe. His knowledge of the complex alliances between European nations and the fragility of the NATO experiment gives him a rare insight into how this war is being fought as well as what the face of true leadership looks like. 

Everything you need to know about the indictment. 8-23-23.

Discussion on the charges against Donald Trump in Georgia, false personal attacks, frustration over bail amounts. Potential implications of the case, exclusion from presidential pardon. Speculation on Donald's fate and concerns about placing him in prison. Dangers of a certain individual and importance of voting for independence.

Norm Eisen, an attorney and author who has served in various government roles, joins to discuss how co-conspirators in Trump's orbit will face legal justice. Topics include feasibility of a speedy trial, broadcasting Fannie Willis cases, status of co-conspirators, attack on democracy, two-tier system of justice, and predictions for Trump's future including prison.

Former prosecutor Harry Litman joins the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of televising the Trump trials, the challenges of trial transparency and witness protection, the implications of a presidential win on the Georgia indictment, the Alvin Briggs case and its implications, Putin's tactics and the fragility of democracy, and the potential consequences of Trump's actions, including possible jail time.

Mea Culpa welcomes legal legend, Nick Akerman. Akerman was formerly a federal prosecutor and the Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he specialized in going after white-collar crime. Prior to the SDNY, he made his name as the Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor with the Watergate Special Prosecution Force under Archibald Cox and Leon Jaworski. There Akerman was instrumental in helping crack open the vast conspiracy orchestrated by President Nixon and his co-conspirators that resulted in Nixon’s resignation and several prison sentences for his underlings. Akerman joins us today to discuss how Trump is basically screwed in his election interference trial and why televising the trial will be a terrible idea.

Mea Culpa welcomes podcaster, radio host, and columnist Joe Walsh. Walsh was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois’s 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the bird. To quote Joe, Republicans “have become fully radicalized and anti-democracy.” Joe’s podcast, “White Flag” strives to find a path to unite, not divide us politically, but he pulls no punches in his latest book, “F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is.” He has of late, railed against the GOP establishment, who voted for Trump in 2020 and believe the rest of us simply forgot their actions. He is also deeply worried about the future of the GOP and the idea that there is no longer space for a sane, anti-Trump candidate who supports small government and fiscal conservatism. What happens next is anyone’s guess. 

Mea Culpa welcomes back 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 in need of high-level counsel in the fields of 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 lead the group's vision and created some of its most memorable attacks against Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and others. He is now focused on not only ridding the nation of Trump but attempting to purge the GOP of its love affair with MAGA ideology. We had the opportunity to speak to him in the midst of these historic indictments.