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Jun 15, 2024 • 16min
Retired federal judge says Cannon appears to show 'favoritism' towards Trump
Retired federal judge Shira Scheindlin criticizes Judge Aileen Cannon's handling of the classified documents case involving Trump. Discussion on delays in rulings, bias towards defense, and tactics to delay trial. Analysis of Trump's confrontational behavior with justice system and challenges faced by judiciary. Concerns about Judge Cannon's decisions and ties to Federalist Society. Overall, a fascinating discussion on legal intricacies and judicial processes.

Jun 8, 2024 • 15min
Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction
NPR senior political editor Domenico Montanaro discusses Republican response to Trump's conviction. Topics include calls for revenge, false claims of rigging, and Trump fundraising. Republicans stand by Trump post-conviction, with concerns over potential targeting of Democrats. Contrasts in statements under oath vs media/campaign trail highlighted. Episode explores implications of Trump's conviction and future legal battles.

May 31, 2024 • 20min
Trump is a convicted felon — what comes next?
NPR's Senior Political Editor and Correspondent, Domenico Montanaro, and Justice Correspondent, Carrie Johnson, discuss Trump's 34 felony convictions, possible sentencing, impact on the presidential race, and the importance of the rule of law. They delve into Trump's potential appeal, sentencing outcomes, and how his conviction plays out in the campaign.

May 30, 2024 • 19min
Trump guilty on all counts — first president convicted in a felony criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump is found guilty on 34 felony counts, a first in U.S. history. The podcast explores his deceptive business records and hush money payments. The discussion includes implications for elections, Trump's upcoming trials, courtroom reactions to the verdict, and the historical significance of the guilty verdict.

May 28, 2024 • 10min
Consider This: Who made the most compelling case to jurors in Trump's trial?
Fordham law professor Adam Shlahet discusses the prosecution and defense's tactics in Trump's trial, the impact of closing arguments on the jury's decision, and the potential verdict timeline.

May 25, 2024 • 16min
Here are three possible outcomes in the Trump hush money trial
Legal expert Harry Litman discusses the possible outcomes in Trump's hush money trial - guilty, not guilty, or a hung jury. They break down the closing arguments, jury instructions, and potential verdicts. Follow for new episodes each Saturday.

May 22, 2024 • 8min
In Florida a motion to dismiss, in Georgia an election
NPR correspondent Greg Allen discusses the Florida classified documents case against Trump, and Georgia's election interference case with prosecutor Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee. Topics include legal strategies, election outcomes, and trial delays.

May 21, 2024 • 5min
Testimony in hush money trial concludes; Trump did not testify in his defense
NPR's Andrea Bernstein discusses the conclusion of testimony in Trump's trial and the absence of Trump's testimony. They delve into the defense's witnesses, legal maneuverings, and what comes next in the case.

May 20, 2024 • 5min
Cohen's testimony concludes and the prosecution rests its case
NPR's Andrea Bernstein discusses Michael Cohen's testimony in the hush money trial involving Trump. Topics include Cohen's impactful testimony, discrediting attempts by the defense, evidence supporting Cohen's claims, and the prosecution resting its case. The next steps in the trial are explored.

May 18, 2024 • 20min
Has the prosecution proved its case against Trump?
NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo and Boston University law professor Jed Shugerman discuss Michael Cohen's testimony, alleged schemes, and Trump's involvement in cover-ups. Topics include credibility issues, what prosecution needs to prove, and upcoming closings. Listen for insights on the trial's twists and turns.


