Today on Mea Culpa, I sit down with Harry Litman to explore a range of pressing Trump-related topics, from his upcoming sentencing hearing in the Manhattan DA case to the allegations of him accepting $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 presidential campaign. Litman, a former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, currently serves as the senior legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and is a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. He is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast, which will be holding a live event this Sunday (9/8) in San Diego. Join him for a conversation with Bill Kristol—get your tickets here: https://talkingsandiego.netThanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen.HumanN: Get a free 30 day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order at https://getsuperbeets.com when you use code COHENSubscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themichaelcohenshowJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdownAdd the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenAdd the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Friend is an old soul living inside a 23-year-old comedian/actor/impressionist's body. Matthew graduated from NYU's Gallatin School in 2020, but his love of comedy and entertainment was sparked when he was four years old. He had watched Austin Powers (yes, as a four-year-old) and started mimicking the characters' voices-and the rest was history. To date, Matthew has over 400K followers on TikTok. He has appeared on the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC's New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, Matthew won Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. His professional experience includes hosting HQ Trivia, performing at corporate events, and doing stand-up comedy throughout the country. Matthew's repertoire includes more than 250 impressions ranging from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet. His favorite to do right now is Jennifer Coolidge.Go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen.SAVE THIRTY PERCENT SITEWIDE, RIGHT NOW during Tommy John’s BIG Labor Day Sale,at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back to our show, Dave Aronberg. The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initiative that helped clean up the pain clinic industry and reduce the number of deaths from oxycodone abuse. Aronberg frequently appears on national television as a legal commentator. His passion is to speak out on criminal justice issues and that’s exactly why he’s here with us today. We will be breaking down the Supreme Court’s immunity rulings. And so much more.Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cohen, former attorney for former President Donald Trump, attends the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024 and treated like a Rock Star.Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On Mea Culpa, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum.Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reed Galen is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project, President of JoinTheUnion.us, and a pro-democracy activist, having spent 25 years at the highest levels of national politics, business, and media. Prior to The Lincoln Project, Galen was deeply involved in the independent and political reform space, helping pass anti-gerrymandering and open primary ballot measures in multiple states. He is a regular commentator on American politics, appearing on television, radio, podcasts, and streaming services. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. He writes regularly on Substack at The Home Front.Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring.Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Or guest today is Brian Tyler Cohen. Brian is a progressive political commentator, podcaster, and video host known for his incisive analysis of American politics. He hosts "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen," a popular podcast where he discusses current events, interviews political figures, and offers perspectives on political developments. Cohen gained prominence through his videos on social media platforms, where he provides commentary on news and issues affecting the United States. Cohen authored "Corporate Bullsht: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America"* (2023). He also has a new book coming out titled "SHAMELESS: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy."Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15%off your Lumen.Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome back to the show our good friend, Malcolm Nance. Nance is a career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East and elsewhere. Nance is an author of numerous books including his latest, “They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency”. Today we are going to utilize Nance’s 30 years of experience in counter-terrorism to help us understand the wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and how the US is managing those conflicts. Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15%off your Lumen.Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, turned Lincoln Project co-founder, and zealous anti-Trump activist. You can find his weekly editorials in The Daily Beast. Wilson has also been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, and Rolling Stone to name a few, He makes regular appearances on CNN and MSNBC Also, Wilson’s #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” literally defined the Trump era. Shop Tommy John RIGHT NOW for HUGE Summer Savings! Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes old friend Omarosa, Omarosa Manigault Newman, is an American television personality, political advisor, author, and ordained minister. She first gained public attention as a contestant on the reality TV show The Apprentice, where her assertive and controversial personality made her a standout figure. Prior to her time on the show, Omarosa worked in the White House during the Clinton administration, serving in the office of Vice President Al Gore. She later worked as a political aide in the Trump administration, serving as the Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison. Omarosa has also written a memoir titled Unhinged, detailing her experiences in the White House. An ordained Baptist minister, she is known for her outspoken nature and has been a polarizing figure in both media and politics.Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW of Tommy John at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Or save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices