The Rachel Maddow Show

Rachel Maddow, MSNBC
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 50min

Special coverage: Donald Trump found guilty of all charges in New York hush money trial

Former Trump attorney and star witness Michael Cohen discusses the significance of Trump's convictions, the rule of law, and the defense strategies in a high-profile legal case. The podcast explores the implications of a unanimous jury verdict in Trump's impeachment trial and the potential consequences he may face, including a prison sentence. It also delves into the legal procedures following Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 31min

Special recap: Both sides make summations in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial

Robert De Niro, known for his political views, cautions against Trump. The podcast delves into the intricate details of the Trump Tower conspiracy and the defense's strategic maneuvers to create doubt in the trial. It also analyzes Trump's response to the Access Hollywood tape and the critical flaws in the defense's closing arguments.
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May 21, 2024 • 44min

Fani Willis blasts 'clown' Jim Jordan and MAGA followers for trying to interfere in Trump case

Prosecutor Fani Willis discusses Republican sabotage attempts in the Trump case. Topics include defending democracy, political interference in Nazi conspiracy trials, legal battles against Trump, and challenges faced by Willis in upholding justice amidst threats and political pressures.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 24min

Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's criminal trial, Day 2

Exploring Michael Cohen's transformation from loyal hustler to fierce critic in Trump's trial, challenges of representing a guilty client, Republicans defending Trump in scandal, reflections on disparaging judiciary, Mershan's fairness in court, defense undermining Cohen's credibility, chaos and loyalty outside trial, intricate details of hush money payments, strategies for defense attorneys, anticipation of Trump trial verdict
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 29min

Recap special: Michael Cohen testifies for the prosecution in Trump's New York criminal trial

Former Trump lawyer, Michael Cohen, testifies in Trump's New York criminal trial, exposing financial deceptions, hush money payments, and Trump's direct involvement. The podcast explores Cohen's role, legal strategies, and the impact on Trump's trial and public opinion.
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May 7, 2024 • 46min

Maddow: Trump, GOP attacks on courts, prosecutors is actively damaging U.S. rule of law

Discussing the challenges to upholding the rule of law in high-profile cases, threats to democracy, and the global perspective on undermining democracy. Also, exploring preparedness in challenging times, healthcare advocacy, and challenges faced by displaced families in conflict zones.
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May 5, 2024 • 1h 20min

Bonus: Joy Reid & Rachel Maddow Live at the Apollo

MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Rachel Maddow discuss the urgent mission of civil rights pioneers at a live event at the Apollo Theater. They explore the troubling history of Senator Theodore Bilbo's discrimination against black voters, Medgar Evers Williams' legacy, love and resilience in the Civil Rights Movement, and the challenges faced in the fight for voting rights in Mississippi.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 43min

Republicans assemble oddly insulting set of 2024 candidates with Senate control on the line

Republican candidates for 2024 Senate races draw controversy with their questionable backgrounds. Legal troubles plague key officials, including Trump allies. Washington state Republicans endorse a Trump-aligned candidate, causing a disconnect with the electorate. Trump fails to attract courthouse protest despite pleas for support, reflecting dwindling loyalty.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 35min

Prime time recap: MSNBC panel reviews Supreme Court arguments on 'presidential immunity'

Supreme Court debates former president's immunity for criminal acts, challenges to uphold legal integrity, critique on Supreme Court justices' handling of the case, discussion on accountability, blending private and official actions in Trump's circle, implications of presidential immunity on future presidencies, challenges in obtaining crucial testimony in legal proceedings, defense strategy in court case, suppression of stories involving public figures, unraveling the catch and kill scheme, ongoing legal proceedings against Trump
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 39min

Special coverage of opening statements in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial

Exploring the criminal case against a former President, contrasting opening statements in Trump's trial, impact of different trial styles on jurors, defense strategy scrutinized, legal analysis and humanitarian relief, intricate financial details in trial, A.M.I.'s illegal involvement in elections, controversy over trial restrictions on Trump, witness demeanor analyzed

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