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Main Justice

MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord

Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the Trump administration wields its power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.

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#210
Wednesday · 55 min
Meshuganah! Press Bans, Vanity Projects, and the Midterms
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House — and news organizations band together in the name of free speech.
#209
September 16 · 51 min
SCOTUS to POTUS: Knock It Off
The Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to curtail mail-in ballots. Plus, more attempts to interfere with elections.
#208
September 9 · 54 min
Born in the USA
The Trump administration takes his mail-in voting case to the Supreme Court...again. And a significant decision protecting birthright citizenship.
#207
September 1 · 52 min
Unlawful and Awful
The twists and turns of the mail-in voting case. And Anthropic scores in court.
#206
August 25 · 1 hr 2 min
If at First You Don’t (Constitutionally) Succeed, Try, Try Again
The Supreme Court weighs in on Trump’s executive order on mail voting, and birthright citizenship is back in the courts.
#205
August 18 · 57 min
DOJ's "Get Out of Law Free" Card
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.
#204
August 11 · 58 min
A Brand-New Animal: Fighting Article II Firings
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.
#203
August 4 · 57 min
Trump's Control of DOJ: Exhibits A B and C
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.
#202
July 28 · 54 min
"...But There's More!": Harassment, Intimidation and Coercion
DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists, while the government subpoenas 14 major law firms.
#201
July 20 · 54 min
Misleading and Evasive: Blanche’s Hearing and Trump’s Speech
Todd Blanche vies for the job of Attorney General and meets with Epstein survivors. And Trump addresses the nation about alleged election fraud.
#200
July 14 · 59 min
All About Todd Blanche: At Best, Misleading; At Worst, Disingenuous
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.
#199
July 6 · 57 min
Intended Consequences: Race and Retribution
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.
#198
June 30 · 20 min
The Supreme Court Is a Mess
Late-term Supreme Court decisions have been handed down. The verdict? Mixed.
#197
June 23 · 1 hr 1 min
The Imperial Presidency is in Court, the Iran Deal is in Motion
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.
#196
June 16 · 57 min
“A Crock of Sh*t”: Decisions Pile Up Against the President
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.
#195
June 8 · 49 min
Moving Fast and Breaking Things
Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to the AG seat. And SCOTUS allows Alabama to eliminate one of two majority minority districts.
#194
June 2 · 54 min
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Judges make their voices heard as decisions mount against the Trump administration. And Todd Blanche’s hand gets caught in the cookie jar.
#193
May 26 · 1 hr 2 min
Prosecutorial Misconduct with Consequences
The DOJ faces the fallout from several instances of prosecutorial misconduct this week.
#192
May 19 · 51 min
Liar’s Kingdom: A $1.776 Billion Theft with No Disciplinary Consequences?
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.
#191
May 12 · 54 min
Election Chaos: Callais Fallout, Virginia, Fulton County and Retribution
The domino effect of Louisiana v. Callais, Virginia Democrats ask SCOTUS to weigh in on their redistricting fight, and Trump’s retribution continues.

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