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Jack

547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4.3K ratings

The creator of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and former Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, are documenting the federal trials of Trump. With the help of expert guests, they analyze court filings, letters, strategies, and regulations to take you through the Special Counsel process that could lead to the conviction of Donald J. Trump.

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Episode 72 | Clear as Mud

April 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

This week; a long list of retired Admirals and Generals filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Trump’s upcoming absolute immunity argument. In Florida, Judge Cannon grants, in part, Smith’s motion to reconsider releasing witness names and statements. Cannon also set an April 12th hearing for Nauta’s and de Oliveira’s Motions to Dismiss.  Andy has some fun going over the transcript of Nauta’s FBI interview. Plus, a couple of listener questions, and more! Questions for the pod  Submit...

Jack | Episode 71 | Post Hoc Legal Invention

April 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This week; Jack Smith responds sharply to Judge Cannon's order to write jury instructions based on the Presidential Records Act (PRA); Cannon denies Trump’s Motion to Dismiss based on the PRA, but doesn’t rule that he cannot try to use it as a defense. The American College of Trial Lawyers release a statement condemning Trump’s dangerous rhetoric as a risk to democracy. Plus, a couple of listener questions, and more! Could the Special Counsel Challenge Judge Cannon’s Jury Instructions Bef...

Episode 71 | Post Hoc Legal Invention

April 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This week; Jack Smith responds sharply to Judge Cannon's order to write jury instructions based on the Presidential Records Act (PRA); Cannon denies Trump’s Motion to Dismiss based on the PRA, but doesn’t rule that he cannot try to use it as a defense. The American College of Trial Lawyers release a statement condemning Trump’s dangerous rhetoric as a risk to democracy. Plus, a couple of listener questions, and more! Could the Special Counsel Challenge Judge Cannon’s Jury Instructions Bef...

Episode 70 | Motion Practice

March 31, 2024 14:14 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

This week in Cannon’s court; both sides file notices of responses and replies that they've filed on the secret docket, but DoJ’s public filing gives a glimpse into what is in the secret filings; Carlos de Oliveira requests a bill of particulars in his response to DoJ’s opposition to his motion to dismiss; we are still awaiting responses to Cannon’s order to submit potentially erroneous jury instructions. We have updates on John Eastman’s and Jeffrey Clark’s disbarment proceedings. Plus, a ...

Episode 69 | Dismiss or Get Off The Pot (feat. Brian Greer)

March 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

This week: the New York Times sheds light on the timeline of DoJ’s investigation into the coup plot; Trump’s immunity brief has been filed with the Supreme Court; Brian Greer joins us to discuss Judge Cannon’s odd order regarding jury instructions and the PRA.   Plus, a couple of listener questions, and more! Our Guest Brian Greer Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) on Twitter Questions for the pod  Submit questions for the pod here  https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ   Brian Greer’s...

Jack | Episode 69 | Dismiss or Get Off The Pot (feat. Brian Greer)

March 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

This week: the New York Times sheds light on the timeline of DoJ’s investigation into the coup plot; Trump’s immunity brief has been filed with the Supreme Court; Brian Greer joins us to discuss Judge Cannon’s odd order regarding jury instructions and the PRA.   Plus, a couple of listener questions, and more! Our Guest Brian Greer Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) on Twitter Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-informati...

Episode 68 | Judicial Glosses

March 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

This week, in Mar-a-Lago, Jack Smith responds to Trump’s motions to dismiss, Cannon dismissed one of Trump’s motions, but that’s not all good; Steven Miller’s organization filed an amicus brief supporting dismissing the case based on the Presidential Records Act; Judge Cannon extends the filing period for reply briefs and lays the groundwork for what could be some serious shenanigans. In an interview with Kaitlin Collins “Witness #5” said he heard a Mar-a-Lago guest discussing that Trump to...

Episode 67 | Stop Trying to Make Immunity Happen

March 10, 2024 09:55 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

This week, in Mar-a-Lago, DoJ responds to Trump’s Motion to Dismiss based on immunity and the PRA; DoJ responded to Trump’s Motion to Suppress the fruits of the Mar-a-Lago search, but that filed on Judge Cannon’s secret docket The DC case may be impacted by emails that reveal  new communications indicating Sen. Ron Johnson and his top aide were told papers sent to his office on Jan. 6 had to do with Wisconsin's Presidential Electors. Plus, a couple of listener questions. Questions for the...

Episode 66 | Cannon’s Mini Shadow Docket (feat. Brian Greer)

March 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

This week in Florida: Judge Cannon rules in favor of DoJ’s motion to keep witness names under seal even while saying that DoJ has the law wrong; several rulings on CIPA Section 4 motions including Nauta and De Oliveira’s bid to get access to classified discovery. In the DC case, Kenneth Chesebro had a secret Twitter account that he kept from investigators. Plus, another thought-provoking listener question, and more. Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Questions for the pod  Su...

Episode 65.5 | The One Where They Granted Cert

February 29, 2024 01:58 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Earlier today, SCOTUS granted cert to hear arguments in Trump’s immunity motion. At the very least, this further delays Trump’s current federal trials.   Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/ AMICI CURIAE to the District Court of DC  https://democracy21.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Attachment-Brief-of-Amici-Curiae-in-Support-of-Governments-Proposed-Trial-Date.pdf Good to know Rule 403b https...

Episode 65 | The Longer the Better (feat. Steve Vladeck)

February 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

This week; Professor Steve Vladeck joins to discuss Trump’s immunity motion and the probable scenarios that are playing out within the SCOTUS; Trump files a plethora of motions in Florida; Carlos De Oliveira, co-defendant in the classified documents case, files a motion to dismiss; Governor Kemp reveals that he was interviewed by Jack Smith’s team; Smirnov is arrested; plus Allison and Andy answer a couple of listener questions. Steve Vladeck https://twitter.com/steve_vladeck https://stevev...

Episode 64 | Cert du Delay

February 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

This week; Trump’s application for a stay on the immunity issue has been fully briefed to the Supreme Court– they can rule any day; Judge Engoron in the NYAG civil fraud trial has fined Trump, his two adult sons, and Weisselberg a total of $364M; plus some listener questions about Robert Hur. Questions for the pod  Submit questions for the pod here  https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ   Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classifi...

Episode 63 | Clear Error; Manifest Injustice (feat. Brian Greer)

February 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Brian Greer joins to discuss the CIPA process and Trump’s latest attempts to derail the Mar-a-Lago case; DoJ’s response to Trump’s motion to compel, and their motion for Judge Cannon to reconsider her ruling; Just Security outlines some possible timelines for the DC case to proceed; plus listener questions. Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Questions for the pod  Submit questions for the pod here  https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ   Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA http...

Episode 62.5 | Immunity Emergencysode

February 07, 2024 00:15 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

It has arrived…and it doesn’t disappoint! The DC Circuit ruled 3-0 that Trump is not immune from prosecution for his actions on and around January 6, 2021. Read the ruling here: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/d.c.-circuit-rules-trump-is-not-immune-from-prosecution Questions for the pod  Submit questions for the pod here  https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ   Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedu...

Episode 62 | Missing Classified Documents

February 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

So far, Trump’s delay tactics seem to be working In DC, Judge Chutkan has taken Trump’s trial off of her calendar as the DC Court of Appeals has yet to issue its ruling on Trump’s immunity claim. There is reporting about alleged misconduct by Walt Nauta that led to the revocation of his security clearance while he was working at the White House. Also, there are reports of locked closets and secret rooms that the FBI did not search when they executed their search warrant in Mar-a-Lago as J...

Episode 61 | Expert Witness List

January 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Before the E. Jean Carroll damages were announced it looked like Trump was having a pretty ok week. His DC trial is stayed; Jack Smith filed a list of expert witnesses in the Mar-a-Lago case; and the prosecution in Fulton County is getting some bad press. Representative Barry “Look-at-that-beautiful-sconce” Loudermilk seems to want to get the names of some White House personnel who testified to the January 6 Committee with the guarantee that their names would remain anonymous. Plus another...

Episode 60 | Executive Privilege Hands

January 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

This week, Judge Chutkan rules on Trump’s request to hold Jack Smith in contempt. An appeals court has decided not to hear Trump’s appeal regarding the Twitter warrant. In Florida, there have been multiple filings and rulings, including notice of a motion from Trump challenging CIPA Section 4. Plus, we have some great listener questions and more. Questions for the pod  Submit questions for the pod here  https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ   Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://ww...

Episode 59 | The Parade of Horribles

January 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Trump’s attorney argues for absolute immunity in front of a three-judge panel in the DC Circuit Court and it goes pretty horribly; DoJ responds to Trump’s contempt motion in DC; SWATing is all the rage;  In Florida, Judge Cannon says Trump’s team does not have to let DoJ know whether they are preparing an advice of counsel defense. Plus, we have some great listener questions.   AMICI CURIAE to the District Court of DC  https://democracy21.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Attachment-Brief-o...

Episode 58 | Contempt

January 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

We are just days away from hearing arguments regarding Trump’s claim of “total presidential immunity”in the DC Circuit Court of Appeals; we’ll be discussing those briefs. Jack Smith has subpoenaed the firms Trump paid to investigate the 2020 election. Trump moves to hold DoJ in contempt for continuing to meet pre-trial filing deadlines while the DC case is stayed. In Florida, Trump files his opposition to DoJ’s motion to compel Trump to disclose whether he will be using an advice of counsel...

Episode 57 | This is OUR Constitution (feat. Judge Luttig)

December 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

This week, we are joined by Judge J. Michael Luttig to go over the brief helped  write to the District Court on DC in support of DoJ’s proposed trial date and against Trump’s claims of immunity. Judge Luttig reminds us that it is the Constitution, not politics, that disqualifies Trump from holding federal office, again. Then, we discuss DoJ’s motion to limit specific arguments and evidence that Trump may try to bring up at trial. Plus, we have some great listener questions. Our Guest: Judg...

Episode 56 | Show Me The Dicta

December 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

This week, Trump filed his opposition to Jack Smith’s SCOTUS petition in the immunity case, and the Supreme Court has denied that petition to grant certiorari before judgment. Meanwhile, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Jack Smith’s request for an expedited appeal. Also, Trump has asked for a hearing in front of the full DC Circuit court panel on his appeal of Judge Chutkan’s limited gag order. Even though the DC trial has been stayed, Jack Smith filed his exhibit list and discov...

Episode 55 | Jack’s SCOTUS Gambit (feat. Steve Vladeck)

December 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

This week, Jack Smith moves to bypass the District Court and have SCOTUS weigh in on Trump’s motion to dismiss based on Donald’s claim of absolute presidential immunity. Also, SCOTUS has agreed to review the Fisher case to clear up the question of what “corruptly” means in the context of interfering with a congressional proceeding.  There are updates around a missing binder full of Crossfire Hurricane material. Plus, we have some great listener questions. Our guest: Steve Vladeck https://tw...

Episode 54 - On a Scale of Durham to Smith

December 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

In DC, Jack Smith moves to admit evidence from before the DC conspiracy and files the opposition to Trump’s motion to stay the entire proceeding. JPotential jurors are being pre-screened for the March 4 trial. In Mar-a-Lago, Judge Cannon is handed her first real test and the chance to make an appealable decision concerning CIPA Section 4 filings. Hunter Biden gets indicted on nine tax charges by Special Counsel David Weiss. We rank the recent Special Counsels. Plus, we have some great li...

Episode 53 - Monarchy Motion Denied

December 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

This week, Trump’s motion to declare him immune from prosecution is denied as is his fishing expedition motion to produce imaginary “missing” January 6 Committee materials; more from Rep. Scott Perry’s phone; Ken Chesebro is taking his fraudulent electors scheme talk cross-country, maybe to a jurisdiction near you. Plus, we have some great listener questions. Brian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPA https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/ ...

Episode 52 - Total Protonic Reversal

November 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

This week, Trump’s motion to have references to Jan 6 stricken from the DC indictment is denied; there’s a response to DoJ’s opposition to televising the DC trial; Trump’s Fulton County legal team wants access to DoJ’s discovery in the DC case; Trump files motion to dismiss the DC charges. Plus, we have some great listener questions. See Brian Greer’s Charts - It’s Complicated with Renato and Asha It's Complicated Episode 51 | Cannon's Shenanigans | Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa Brian Gr...

Episode 51 - Overcooked Ham

November 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

It’s been one year since Jack Smith was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Trump for the willful retention of classified documents, and the crimes surrounding the attempted coup. This week we take a look at new reporting about the meeting where Trump’s lawyers tried to convince DoJ not to indict. New motions and responses to the request for the DC trial to be televised. The DC Circuit Court temporarily lifts Trump’s gag order. Judge Cannon continues to add delays to the proceedings in ...

Episode 50 - Going Through the Motions

November 12, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week: Trump’s team tries to drown the proceedings in an ocean of motions; Jack Smith shows that the January 6th attack on the Capitol is integral to the government’s case against Trump in DC. In Florida, Judge Cannon seems to be doing all she can to delay the trial, even by doing something potentially unprecedented with regard to CIPA. Plus, listener questions. A couple of terms to remember: Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell...

Episode 49 - Stay the Whole Enchilada (feat. Brian Greer)

November 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

In DC, we have updates on the limited gag order Judge Chutkan issued; and Trump’s moves to stay the entire proceedings while awaiting a ruling on his motion to dismiss based on presidential immunity. In Florida, DoJ filed a notice to the court regarding Trump’s attempts to delay other trials by playing one venue off the other.  Brian Greer is here to go over CIPA filings and rulings in DC and Florida. A document comes up in the NYAG civil fraud trial that might be of interest to Jack Smith’s...

Episode 48 - Trump’s Festivus

October 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

This week, Trump’s team filed several motions in the DC case. Three are motions to dismiss; one is a motion to strike language from the indictment.  Jack Smith brings up Trump’s violations of the New York civil trial gag order.  Federal prosecutors have quietly withdrawn a subpoena seeking records from Trump's 2020 campaign. A panel of federal judges rejects requests to allow live television coverage of Trump’s federal trials. More delays in Florida as Judge Cannon to hear arguments about...

Episode 47 - Come On, Aileen

October 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

This week in Judge Aileen Cannon’s court, Walt Nauta waives his attorney’s possible conflict of interest; Jack Smith files the government’s opposition to Trump’s request to delay the trial. In DC, Judge Tanya Chutkan issues a partial gag order; and DoJ responds to Trump’s absolute immunity claim in his motion to dismiss. Sidney Powell and Kenneth Cheseboro plead guilty in the Fulton County Rico case. Jack Smith withdraws the subpoena of the Save America PAC. DoJ plans to appeal the Proud ...

Episode 46 - The Fuzzy Math Cookie Jar

October 15, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week in Florida, Jack Smith’s office files the government’s response to Trump’s motion for a revised CIPA schedule, claiming, in part, that it is a precursor to a motion to delay the entire trial, and we learn that Jack Smith may intend to prove Trump’s motive in taking and retaining the documents, and Judge Cannon holds conflict of interest hearings In DC, DoJ filed a motion asking Judge Chutkan to require Trump to disclose whether he intends to employ an “advice of counsel” defense a...

Episode 45 - A Tale of Two Judges

October 08, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week in Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon stays the trial calendar pending Trump’s motion for a delay due to CIPA section 4, and new reporting that Trump shared nuclear submarine capabilities with an Australian businessman.  In DC, Donald files a motion to dismiss all charges based on absolute presidential immunity; an opposition to DOJ CIPA motions; Jack Smith files a motion in support of his original motion for a pre-trial don’t-call-it-a-gag order based on Trump’s posts about Mark Milley...

Episode 44 - Scary Court Season

September 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

This week in the DC case: Judge Chutkan denies Donald’s motion to recuse, Trump files motions to delay CIPA actions, and opposition to the don’t-call-it-a gag order. In Florida, Judge Cannon grants, in part, Jack Smith's motion for conflict of interest hearings; Trump asks for a delay on section 4 of CIPA; and Judge Cannon will receive briefs from both sides on whether to allow Nauta to view classified evidence, and more; plus a listener question. A couple of terms to remember: Brady Rule ...

Episode 43 - One of those Jumpsuits (feat. Brian Greer)

September 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

This week: Rolling Stone reports that Trump is privately fretting about possibly going to prison; DoJ filed their proposed don’t-call-it-a-gag order in the DC case; CIPA expert Brian Greer joins Allison to discuss the implications of that and what’s going on with a supplemental briefing Judge Cannon requested; plus a couple of very fine questions from some very smart and good-looking listeners. Our Guest: Brian Greer Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) on Twitter Questions for the pod: htt...

Episode 42 - Don’t Call it a Gag Order

September 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week: we have multiple court filings to discuss including a narrow gag order motion from Jack Smith in the DC coup conspiracy case; a motion from Trump for the judge in that case to recuse, and the special counsel’s opposition to that motion; a DC circuit court of appeals decision on the Rep. Scott Perry phone warrant; the sealed court order from Judge Beryl Howell on the Trump Twitter account search warrant; in Florida, there are new details about what Yuscil Taveras did after De Olive...

Episode 41 - Staggering Desperation

September 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

This week: CNN reports that an investigation into voting machine breaches continues as the federal grand jury meets again after a four-week break; DoJ opposes a motion to vacate in the DC case; a partial win for Rep. Scott Perry in his fight to keep his phone data from Jack Smith; new reporting on Giuliani aide Kathrine Friess; a cooperation agreement between the DoJ and Yuscil Taveras in the Mar-a-Lago documents case; plus a listener question, and more. Questions for the pod: https://form...

Episode 40 - But for my Besotted Attorney

September 03, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

This week: A trial date of March 4, 2024, and a full trial schedule are set by Judge Chutkan in the DC case (Allison was there); prosecutors on Jack Smith’s team were asking questions about Rudy Giuliani’s drinking and level of inebriation while advising Trump leading up to the events on January 6th; more Republican efforts to defund the Special Counsel; the curious case of Harrison Floyd reveals Jack Smith’s previously unknown investigation into the intimidation of Ruby Freeman in Georgia; ...

Episode 39 - The Public Docket

August 27, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

This week, in Fulton County, all 19 racketeering defendants have been booked; the DoJ responded to Trump’s April 2026 trial date request, and an update on three key cases awaiting DC Circuit rulings. Meanwhile, in Coannonland, Florida; de Oliveira is subject to the deadlines in the court’s scheduling order; the DoJ entered a detailed filing responding to Woodward and Cannon’s questions about Woodward’s conflict of interest and the use of grand juries in two jurisdictions. Plus a couple of li...

Episode 38 - Musk Capes for Donald

August 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This week: Allison and Andy discuss the conspiracy against rights case; charges have been brought against a woman for threatening to kill Judge Chutkan; Trump files his motion for a trial date as Judge Luttig files an amicus brief in support of the DoJ’s recommendation of January 2nd; images show Kenneth Chesebro was with Alex Jones at the Capitol on January 6th; transcripts of the hearing over Trump's Twitter account have been unsealed; grumblings in Cannonland; plus a couple of listener qu...

Episode 37 - Mop-up Cases

August 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

This week: Allison and Andy discuss recent the developments in the case against Trump in D.C. - including a protective order hearing and Judge Chutkan’s statements reconfirming that Trump will be treated as any other criminal defendant; Judge Cannon raises questions about her ability to handle the case against Trump in Florida; Weiss gets tapped as Special Counsel in the Hunter probe; plus a listener question and more!  Check out other MSW Media podcasts https://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow...

Reading of The D.C. Indictment

August 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Allison and Andy read the entire D.C. indictment of Donald Trump IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  v. DONALD J. TRUMP, Defendant.  CRIMINAL NO.  GRAND JURY ORIGINAL  VIOLATIONS:  Count 1: 18 U.S.C. § 371 (Conspiracy to Defraud the United States)  Count 2: 18 U.S.C. § 1512(k) (Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding)  Count 3: 18 U.S.C. §§ 1512(c)(2), 2 (Obstruction of and Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding)  Count 4...

Episode 36 - The Indictment in DC

August 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

This week: Allison and Andy discuss the most recent federal indictment of Donald Trump and his arraignment in D.C.; names of the unindicted co-conspirators are sussed out; De Oliviera and Nauta have still not been arraigned in the espionage at Mar-a-Lago case; DoJ argues to Judge Cannon that attorney Stan Woodward has a conflict of interest with two of his clients in the Mar-aLago case; plus a listener question and more!  18 USC 371 for the sprawling plot to disrupt the peaceful transfer of...

Episode 35 - Obstruction Inception (feat. Brian Greer)

July 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

This week: Allison and Andy discuss the superseding indictments that came down on Trump and Nauta; the head of maintenance at Mar-a-Lago gets a charge; CIPA expert Brian Greer joins for the “Under Seal” segment to talk about the Iran document and CIPA schedule; prosecutors in the coup plot investigation met with Bernie Kerik, Brian Kemp, and Trump’s lawyer; plus a listener question and more!  Three new charges for Donald Trump and Walt Nauta  Conspiracy to obstruct justice: 1512(k)  Alter...

Episode 34 - Full Legal Dance Card

July 23, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

This week: Trump gets a target letter for the January 6th investigation; more witness testimony from Trump allies including Will Russell; cooperation from former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey; a subpoena for State Farm Arena video footage; continued scrutiny of the Willard War Room; Bernie Kerik in talks with special counsel; Judge Aileen Cannon set a trial date for the documents case; Trump failed to get the Manhattan hush money case moved to federal court and lost his bid to re-try the E. Je...

Episode 33 - Model Prosecution (feat. Norm Eisen)

July 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

This week: Allison and Andy are joined by Senior Fellow at Brookings and CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen to talk about Just Security’s newly released pros memo that lays out a path to prosecuting Trump for federal election crimes; Trump’s team requests a delay to the start of the documents case; DoJ files a speedy trial report; plus listener questions, and more. Follow Norm Eisen https://twitter.com/NormEisen Just Security Model Prosecution Memo https://www.justsecurity.org/87236/trump-on-t...

Episode 32 - The Education of Aileen Cannon (feat. Brian Greer)

July 09, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week: Allison and Andy are joined by former CIA attorney Brian Greer to talk about the handling of classified documents by the court in the Mar-a-Lago case; DoJ and Jack Smith have been investigating Trump’s plans to seize voting machines; Jack Smith subpoenaed the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office as recently as May; Rudy news; plus listener questions, and more. Follow Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Do you have questions about the cases and investigations?  Email ...

Episode 31 - Three Box Monte

July 02, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week: Jack Smith is still issuing subpoenas in the documents case; some Trump allies sign cooperation deals; new testimony from Rudy Giuliani and Brad Raffensperger; a FOIA lawsuit reveals sinks a key Trump defense; plus listener questions. Do you have questions about the cases and investigations?  Email [email protected] and put Jack in the subject line. Or Click here: https://formfaca.de/sm/PTk_BSogJ Check out other MSW Media podcasts https://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow ...

Episode 30 - Consent Search

June 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This week: Judge Cannon has set a trial date, but it’s unclear where the proceedings will be; the January 6th probe continues along with a new witness testifying before that grand jury in DC; findings of the GA investigation into voter fraud; plus listener questions. Do you have questions about the cases and investigations?  Email [email protected] and put Jack in the subject line. Or Click here: https://formfaca.de/sm/PTk_BSogJ Follow the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://app...

Episode 29 - CIPA and the Silent Witness (feat. Brian Greer)

June 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

This week: Allison and Andy are joined by Brian Greer. Brian is a former associate counsel at the CIA. He’ll help us understand CIPA rules, so-called “Goldilocks Docs,” the “silent witness” rule, and more; plus the January 6th investigation keeps moving along. Follow Brian Greer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Do you have questions about the cases and investigations?  Email [email protected] and put Jack in the subject line. Or Click here: https://formfaca.de/sm/...

Episode 28.5 - Unsealed: Trump's Federal Indictment

June 11, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This week: Trump (and Walt Nauta) get indicted in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and the indictment has been unsealed. Do you have questions about the cases and investigations?  Email [email protected] and put Jack in the subject line. Or Click here: https://formfaca.de/sm/PTk_BSogJ Follow the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BoVRhN Check out other MSW Media podcasts https://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow AG on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisong...

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