Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump, including the historic indictments from the Manhattan D.A., Special Counsel Jack Smith and Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis.
Latest Episodes
Attack on the FBI
Bucking norms, Trump reveals his intent to install Kash Patel as the head of the FBI. Plus: the J6 civil cases against Trump that are still very much in play.
Strategic Dismissals
The DC case and the 11th Circuit appeal are dismissed without prejudice, as Judge Merchan hits pause on Trump’s New York sentencing. And a look at Trump’s DOJ picks.
Reports and Recess
What Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report could look like, and whether we’ll see it. And much ado about potential recess appointments.
Aftershocks
A deep dive into Trump’s New York sentencing considerations and what’s next for his civil cases. Plus: Those with J6 convictions hope for a pardon.
Not Prosecuting Donald Trump
What’s next for Donald Trump’s ongoing criminal cases after his election win. And the post-election litigation that wasn’t.
Voting Matters
Andrew and Mary review several pre-election voter challenges that have gotten to the Supreme Court . Plus: long held concerns over Trump’s delay tactics.
Election Stakes
Trump’s lawyers seek to dismiss the DC case. Again. Plus: Does the President have the legal authority to use the military domestically?
Brady and a Bunch More
Jack Smith’s redacted source materials are released and Judge Chutkan issues a lengthy order on Brady. Plus: a request for Judge Cannon to recuse herself.
Stays and Delays
Judge Chutkan pauses the release of Jack Smith’s appendix. And what critics get wrong about the public filing of Jack Smith’s brief.
Office Seeker vs. Office Holder
Judge Chutkan unseals Jack Smith’s immunity filing, revealing new aspects of Trump’s actions taken as a “candidate.”
Redactions and Reactions
Judge Chutkan will decide if a redacted version of Jack Smith’s opening brief becomes public. Plus, oral arguments in Trump’s New York civil fraud appeal.
