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Jul 2, 2024 • 45min

‘Textual Backflips’

Legal expert Ryan Goodman, along with analysts, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on Capitol rioters and its limited impact on Trump's election interference case. They dive into debates on defining official acts, immunity waivers, and Justice Katanji Brown Jackson's concurring opinion on future cases.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 53min

The Immunity Decision

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, along with law professor Trevor Morrison, dissect the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. They discuss its implications for Trump, the January 6th case, and the presidency's constitutional authority. Dive into the legal intricacies, dissenting opinions, and warnings about executive power and democracy.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 52min

‘A Dessert Topping and a Floor Wax’

Veteran prosecutors discuss delays in Florida documents case, Manhattan D.A. seeks gag order continuation for Trump, scenarios awaiting Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, exciting live event announcement by MSNBC for Democracy 2024 in Brooklyn
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Jun 18, 2024 • 46min

Trigger Avenue

Legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss pending motions affecting Trump's release conditions, including a potential gag order in Florida. They preview a Supreme Court case that could impact Trump's DC case and explore the complexities of search warrant challenges at Mar-a-Lago. The podcast also delves into the implications of gag orders, the lack of consequences in legal proceedings, and obstruction of official proceedings charges related to January 6th events.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 45min

Post-Trial and Pre-Trial

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss Trump's sentencing in New York, gag order lifting, Attorney General Garland's OpEd, Judge Cannon's schedule revisions in Florida documents case, and Georgia racketeering case being stayed pending appeal.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 50min

The Disinformation Campaign

MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord debunk misinformation surrounding Donald Trump's trial, address fake elector scheme in Wisconsin, review Florida case, and discuss political tensions amidst disinformation.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 43min

BONUS: Witness to History

Former top prosecutor Andrew Weissmann and TV hosts Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Lawrence O’Donnell, Chris Hayes, and others share exclusive insights on witnessing the historic trial of Donald Trump. They discuss courtroom dynamics, Stormy Daniels' testimony drama, confrontations, Michael Cohen's trial, security measures, and legal nuances.
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May 31, 2024 • 48min

“We Have a Verdict”

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the guilty verdict against Donald Trump on 34 felony counts. They explore the legal implications of the verdict, including sentencing, appeals, and the impact on a potential presidential candidate serving from a prison cell. The podcast also touches on legal strategy, emotional impact, post-verdict legal maneuvers, and reflections on jury polls.
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May 29, 2024 • 57min

In Closing

MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dissect the closing arguments in the first criminal trial of a former president. They also discuss the contentious Florida documents case involving Donald Trump's misleading statements and the clash between Judge Cannon and Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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May 24, 2024 • 48min

"The E-mail Speaks for Itself"

Legal analysts discuss the impact of Costello's cross-examination, implications of the charging conference, and the importance of closing arguments in the trial of a former president. They delve into email exhibits, legal strategies, jury instructions, and jury doubt, offering insights with a hint of humor.

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