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Episodes
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May 8, 2024 • 9min
An indefinite delay in Florida, an appeal granted in Georgia
NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson discusses the indefinite delay in Trump's Florida trial over classified documents and an appeal granted in Georgia regarding election interference. Topics include legal battles, delays, biased prosecution concerns, and intricate legal complexities in Trump's trials.
May 7, 2024 • 9min
Tensions flare as Stormy Daniels testifies about Trump and hush money scheme
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies about alleged sexual encounter and hush money payment with Trump. Tensions rise as defense objects to detailed testimony. Former White House counsel discusses Trump's potential jail time for violating gag order. Can Trump be sent to jail?
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May 6, 2024 • 5min
After 10th gag order violation, judge threatens Trump with jail
All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro and NPR journalist Andrea Bernstein discuss Judge Merchan threatening to jail Trump for violating gag order. They explore the consequences, differences from past clashes with judges, and Monday's testimonies in the New York trial.
May 4, 2024 • 27min
Tearful testimony and a contempt of court ruling
NPR reporter Ximena Bustillo and former NY Prosecutor Tristan Snell discuss Hope Hicks' emotional testimony in Trump's hush money trial, Judge's contempt ruling, and prosecutors seeking second contempt charge. Insights into campaign chaos, legal strategies, and intense courtroom dynamics unfold in this dramatic episode.
May 2, 2024 • 5min
Jurors hear secret recording of Trump discussing payment to former Playboy model
NPR correspondent Andrea Bernstein joins to discuss dramatic audio of Trump and Cohen talking about payments to former Playboy model. Topics include Davidson's testimony, tape played for the jury, and the combative cross-examination. Dive into the details of the hush money settlements with Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, including Michael Cohen's involvement and post-election night concerns.
Apr 30, 2024 • 5min
Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money trial
Political reporter Ximena Bustillo joins to discuss Trump's $9,000 fine for breaking gag order. Topics include the gag order, testimonies from witnesses, and what to expect in the trial proceedings.
Apr 27, 2024 • 22min
Week one of testimony in hush money trial, plus Supreme Court weighs immunity
Law professor Kim Wehle joins to discuss the first week of trial testimonies implicating Trump in hush money payments. Supreme Court debates presidential immunity, with conservative justices leaning towards some form of immunity. Topics include David Pecker testimony and the implications for Trump's legal battles.
Apr 25, 2024 • 10min
Witness cross-examined in hush money trial, plus new indictments in Arizona
NPR's Andrea Bernstein discusses Trump's hush money trial with insights from former National Enquirer publisher. Election law professor Edward Foley explains fake elector indictments in Arizona involving Trump's allies. Topics include hush money payments, cross-examination, and fake electors scheme.
Apr 25, 2024 • 19min
Supreme Court likely to deny blanket immunity but could limit scope of prosecution
Former White House Counsel Neil Eggleston and NPR correspondents discuss the Supreme Court's skepticism of Trump's blanket immunity, potential limitations on prosecution, impact on federal election interference case, and debates on official vs private acts. Justices' questions, scope of immunity, and trial timing are key topics.
Apr 24, 2024 • 11min
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on presidential immunity
NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson joins to discuss the Supreme Court's oral arguments on Trump's immunity. Topics include immunity arguments, Supreme Court involvement, and potential trial timelines.
