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Broadview Six Case Ended in Total Disaster for Trump’s DOJ (w/ Mary McCord) | Illegal News
Department Of JusticeGovernment AccountabilityExecutive Power

Broadview Six Case Ended in Total Disaster for Trump’s DOJ (w/ Mary McCord) | Illegal News

This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged Department of Justice misconduct, executive overreach, and questionable legal practices under the Trump administration, including a confidential $1.8 billion 'slush fund' and prosecutorial abuses in high-profile cases.

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Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News
Political CorruptionLegal ReformFirst Amendment

Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News

Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the illegality of Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and explore systemic legal reforms to hold politicians accountable for lies, drawing lessons from international and state laws.

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Trump's "Project Freedom" Was Scrapped in 24 Hours (w/ Arash Azizi & Jodi Kantor) | Bulwark Podcast
GeopoliticsIranUS Foreign Policy

Trump's "Project Freedom" Was Scrapped in 24 Hours (w/ Arash Azizi & Jodi Kantor) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode delivers a dual deep-dive into Iran's complex geopolitical landscape and the internal workings of the US Supreme Court, alongside practical advice for navigating a challenging modern job market.

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Andrew Weissmann: Trump Built a Kingdom of Lies | Illegal News
Political LiesAccountabilityDemocratic Institutions

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.

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The Crime Was Horrific. The Cover-Up Is Shameful. | The Next Level
Political CorruptionJudicial SystemUS Politics

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.

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The Video That Blew Up ICE’s Story (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News
Rule of LawGovernment OverreachCivil Liberties

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.

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Even a Barrister’s Wig Can’t Save This Garbage Affidavit (w/ Ben Wittes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ukraine WarHumanitarian CrisisGeopolitics

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.

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BREAKING: New Footage in Minneapolis Killing
Police BrutalityLaw Enforcement AccountabilityLeaked Footage Analysis

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.

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Andrew Weissmann: The Epstein Releases Are a DISASTER | The Illegal News
Epstein FilesDepartment of Justice (DOJ)Judicial System

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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