Main Justice

Main Justice

MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord
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Viimeisin 16.09.2026

Main Justice is a legal analysis podcast hosted by Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, former prosecutors who previously hosted the podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. They leverage their experience within the Department of Justice to examine the actions of the Trump administration's DOJ. Each episode aims to provide insight into the workings of the justice system and its impact on democracy.

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  • SCOTUS to POTUS: Knock It Off 16.09.2026 51min
    The Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to curtail mail-in ballots. Plus, more attempts to interfere with elections.
  • Born in the USA 09.09.2026 54min
    The Trump administration takes his mail-in voting case to the Supreme Court...again. And a significant decision protecting birthright citizenship.
  • Unlawful and Awful 01.09.2026 52min
    The twists and turns of the mail-in voting case. And Anthropic scores in court.
  • If at First You Don’t (Constitutionally) Succeed, Try, Try Again 25.08.2026 1t 2min
    The Supreme Court weighs in on Trump’s executive order on mail voting, and birthright citizenship is back in the courts.
  • DOJ's "Get Out of Law Free" Card 18.08.2026 57min
    Todd Blanche says the quiet part out loud: he doesn’t see the need to act independently of the White House. And Trump rolls back Beneficial Ownership reporting.
  • A Brand-New Animal: Fighting Article II Firings 11.08.2026 58min
    AUSA Will Rosenzweig is the latest victim of a DOJ Article II firing. His lawyer shares his story. Plus: Trump vows to go to the Supreme Court over the White House ballroom.
  • Trump's Control of DOJ: Exhibits A B and C 04.08.2026 57min
    Todd Blanche inches closer to becoming Attorney General after releasing a statement “rescinding” the $1.776 billion slush fund. Plus, James Comey files several motions to dismiss the “Seashells” case against him.
  • "...But There's More!": Harassment, Intimidation and Coercion 28.07.2026 54min
    DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists, while the government subpoenas 14 major law firms.
  • Misleading and Evasive: Blanche’s Hearing and Trump’s Speech 20.07.2026 54min
    Todd Blanche vies for the job of Attorney General and meets with Epstein survivors. And Trump addresses the nation about alleged election fraud.
  • All About Todd Blanche: At Best, Misleading; At Worst, Disingenuous 14.07.2026 59min
    Once Trump’s personal lawyer, Acting AG Todd Blanche is a confirmation away from assuming the top job at Main Justice. Mary and Andrew analyze his tenure at the agency.
  • Intended Consequences: Race and Retribution 06.07.2026 57min
    A deeper look at the Supreme Court’s decision to remove temporary protected status for over a million immigrants. Plus, the government won’t unredact more of the Epstein files.
  • The Supreme Court Is a Mess 30.06.2026 20min
    Late-term Supreme Court decisions have been handed down. The verdict? Mixed.
  • The Imperial Presidency is in Court, the Iran Deal is in Motion 23.06.2026 1t 1min
    The Trump administration refuses to kill the “slush fund” in a sworn declaration. Plus, Obama legal alum Tess Bridgeman on the nuances of the new Iran deal.
  • “A Crock of Sh*t”: Decisions Pile Up Against the President 16.06.2026 57min
    Trump’s name is removed from the Kennedy Center, and the “slush fund” is officially blocked. Plus: court decisions mount against the Trump White House.
  • Moving Fast and Breaking Things 08.06.2026 49min
    Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to the AG seat. And SCOTUS allows Alabama to eliminate one of two majority minority districts.
  • You Can’t Always Get What You Want 02.06.2026 54min
    Judges make their voices heard as decisions mount against the Trump administration. And Todd Blanche’s hand gets caught in the cookie jar.
  • Prosecutorial Misconduct with Consequences 26.05.2026 1t 2min
    The DOJ faces the fallout from several instances of prosecutorial misconduct this week.
  • Liar’s Kingdom: A $1.776 Billion Theft with No Disciplinary Consequences? 19.05.2026 51min
    The reality of Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Plus: DOJ sues the DC Bar and oral arguments in the appeal over Trumps’ effort to blacklist law firms.
  • Election Chaos: Callais Fallout, Virginia, Fulton County and Retribution 12.05.2026 54min
    The domino effect of Louisiana v. Callais, Virginia Democrats ask SCOTUS to weigh in on their redistricting fight, and Trump’s retribution continues.
  • Introducing WITHpod: The AI End Game 05.05.2026 1min
    AI – and coverage of it – is everywhere. But what is artificial intelligence, really, beyond the buzzword? Each week, in a special new miniseries - ‘The AI End Game’ - Chris Hayes is joined by preeminent experts on AI and its effects to help make sense of this revolutionary time in history.

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