Main Justice

MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord

Paese USA

Generi News, Politics

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Episodi 226

Ultimo 26.05.2026

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.

Episodi

Prosecutorial Misconduct with Consequences 26.05.2026 1h 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.
A Tale of Two Comeys, SPLC Strikes Back, and a Voting Rights Act Eulogy 04.05.2026 59min

James Comey is indicted over an Instagram post, Maurene Comey gets a significant courtroom victory, and SCOTUS further dismantles the Voting Rights Act.
New Indictments, Charges and Decisions 28.04.2026 53min

DOJ charges the Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud and indicts an Army soldier for placing bets using classified information. Plus: Trump’s IRS civil suit hits pause, and a decision in the asylum ban.
Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys 20.04.2026 58min

An AUSA is summarily fired by the DOJ for doing her job. Plus: vacating Proud Boy convictions and Trump's Jan 6 speech is ruled political, not official.
Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir” 14.04.2026 57min

Viktor Orbán loses his authoritarian hold on Hungary, OLC calls the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, and Todd Blanche really loves his boss.
The Strategy of a Lawless Regime 07.04.2026 57min

Pam Bondi is out, SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship, and Trump keeps trying to restrict mail-in voting. Plus: Trump's suggestion of war crimes in Iran.
DOJ F-Ups: Michael Flynn, Minnesota, and ICE 31.03.2026 53min

The Justice Department settles with Michael Flynn and Minnesota sues to get access to evidence in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis shootings. Plus: DOJ owns up to a major screw up.
Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting 24.03.2026 54min

Robert Mueller’s legacy, a big win for journalists, and SCOTUS hears the mail-in ballots case.
A Matter of Pretext 17.03.2026 52min

A federal judge nixes subpoenas against the Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Plus: what Anthropic did not want the government to do with its AI model “Claude.”
Usurping Power 10.03.2026 56min

The Justice Department’s pendulum swing on sanctioning law firms. And a significant decision out of Minnesota.
Legal Madlibs 04.03.2026 1h 5min

Defining the zone of presidential authority in going to war with Iran. Plus: judges continue to admonish DHS for disregarding court orders.
The Bulwark of Liberty 24.02.2026 55min

The Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy. Plus: Judge Cannon won’t release Jack Smith’s classified documents report.
“Horsefeathers!” 17.02.2026 58min

Grand Jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers over ‘illegal orders’ video. Plus: the unsealed Fulton County affidavit.
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It” 12.02.2026 5min

A preview of “MS NOW Presents: Clock It” – your invitation to Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels’s weekly groupchat.
Who's Bearing the Consequences? 10.02.2026 58min

The Justice Department wants to wipe out Bannon’s contempt conviction. And exasperation sets in among immigration prosecutors.
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene 05.02.2026 2min

Introducing “Clock It,” a new podcast posted at the intersection of culture and politics from Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels.
Callous and Lawless 04.02.2026 57min

Sensitive victim information mistakenly exposed by DOJ in Epstein files release. Plus: Legal updates in Minnesota and AUSA recruiting on X.