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Andrew Weissmann: Trump Built a Kingdom of Lies | Illegal News
Former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann introduces his new book, 'Liars Kingdom,' proposing legal frameworks to hold politicians accountable for factual lies, drawing lessons from international laws and the failures of American norms.

The Crime Was Horrific. The Cover-Up Is Shameful. | The Next Level
This episode dissects alleged government cover-ups, judicial partisanship, and the weaponization of political power, highlighting how these actions undermine democratic institutions and accountability.

The Video That Blew Up ICE’s Story (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News
This episode exposes multiple instances where government agencies, particularly under the Trump administration, allegedly abused power, lied, and undermined the rule of law, from seizing election ballots to unlawfully sharing private tax data and retaliating against critics.

Even a Barrister’s Wig Can’t Save This Garbage Affidavit (w/ Ben Wittes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Wittes reports from Ukraine on a dire humanitarian crisis and unwavering national resolve, contrasting it with America's self-inflicted political 'decadence' and a struggling legal system.

BREAKING: New Footage in Minneapolis Killing
New body cam footage, leaked to a right-wing site, is presented by the host as definitive proof that the federal agent's killing of Renee Good was an intentional murder, not an act of self-defense.

Andrew Weissmann: The Epstein Releases Are a DISASTER | The Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann details the Department of Justice's mishandling of the Epstein file releases, highlighting a lack of transparency and potential political motivations, alongside an analysis of the Supreme Court's stance on presidential power and the legality of foreign military actions.
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