The Counsel
CAFE
Join Elie Honig as he unpacks the complex legal issues shaping our country. A former prosecutor and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, CNN senior legal analyst, and author, Honig brings sharp insight and clear perspective to the intersections of law, politics, and current events. New episodes every Friday. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 8min
Note from Elie: Donald Trump — Gagged But Hardly Silenced
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Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Presidential Immunity: Not As Ridiculous As You’ve Heard
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Apr 12, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Donald Trump’s Rorschach Trial
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Apr 5, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: How on Earth Do You Pick a Jury For a Trump Trial?
Exploring the challenges of jury selection for the upcoming Trump trial, focusing on impartiality amidst divided public opinions. Insights from a seasoned defense lawyer shed light on strategic intricacies and considerations in ensuring a fair trial.
Mar 29, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: The Texas Immigration Law is Doomed
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Mar 22, 2024 • 11min
Note from Elie: Will We See Any Trump Trials Before the Election?
Exploration of Trump criminal cases, legal hurdles in prosecuting a former President, complexities of Trump trials, discovery issues, trial postponements, challenges in SDNY and Fulton County cases.
Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: The Failure of DOJ’s Special Counsel System — From Robert Mueller to Robert Hur, It Simply Hasn’t Worked
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Mar 8, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Joe Biden's Looming Nightmare Pardons
Exploring presidential pardons and potential pardons under Biden, including the sensitive case of Hunter Biden. Speculating on a hypothetical scenario of Biden pardoning Trump post-2024 election for national unity. Analyzing the legal implications of Biden granting Trump a commutation.
Mar 5, 2024 • 8min
Note from Elie: Crash and Burn — The Cost of the Doomed, Hubristic 14th Amendment Campaign
Delving into the complexities of attempting to disqualify a candidate from running for office under the 14th Amendment. Discussing the ironic implications of a failed challenge against Trump and the legal obstacles involved. Highlighting the role of state processes, due process violations, and Congress in enforcing the amendment.
Feb 29, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: The Supreme Court Doesn’t Give a Damn About Jack Smith’s Timeline (And It Shouldn’t)
Exploration of upcoming Supreme Court case on Trump's immunity in Jack Smith's 2020 election case, analyzing potential outcomes. Discussion on delays in Trump's federal cases, impact on undecided voters, and critiques of Supreme Court's rulings. Legal complexities of high-profile trial, defense strategies, and Justice Department's involvement. Debate over trial timing in elections, focusing on tension between judicial timing and impartiality.
