It's Complicated
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 724 ratingsJoin former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Renato Mariotti and former Special Agent at the FBI and Legal Analyst Asha Rangappa as they dive deeper into complicated issues in the news with a blatant pro-democracy bias.
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Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift
April 26, 2024 03:05 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump has begun. Asha and Renato break down the first couple of days of the trial–– from opening statements to jury selection, The People’s first witness, and Trump’s continued violation of Judge Merchan’s gag order. Plus, Asha is open to becoming a Swifty. Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=i...
Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup*
April 19, 2024 20:19 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB*The original upload of this episode had some sync issues. Those issues are fixed in this version. Jury selection and seating in Trump’s election interference trial in Manhattan; people are confused about FISA– Asha will straighten them out. Plus, what does it take to be “camera ready?” Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack:...
Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation Game Night
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBJack Smith responded to Judge Cannon’s jury instruction request as the Mar-a-Lago case continues to go off the rails; Trump is still arguing that he has immunity before, during, and after his presidency; plus, maybe Asha should have been a doctor. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Follow Asha on Twitter: https://...
Episode 69 - Pump and Dump? Re-Gagged; and HOA Issues
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week: Truth Social hit the NASDAQ and its share price seems untethered from its financials; Trump gets gagged by the judge in the hush money case; plus Asha has an HOA issue. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcM Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-c...
Episode 68 - Markdown; Mifepristone, and Mathletics
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week: Trump catches a break and gets his bond reduced by almost 70%. Hears arguments on the mifepristone injunction that came from Judge Kacsmaryk in Texas. The Judicial Conference puts an end to judge shopping. Plus, we find out what kind of nerd Renato was before his glow-up. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=...
Episode 67 - Obtuse Cannon; Unbondable Trump; Sneaky Asha
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week: Judge Cannon is over-complicating issues in the documents case; Trump can’t get bonded; plus Asha did some sneaky stuff back in the day. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. Follow Brian Greer on Twitter: Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) / X Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8p...
Episode 66 - Charges Get Dropped; Congress Hears a Hur; Trump Hints at an Advice of Counsel Defense; Plus a Startling Admission
March 15, 2024 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week: Judge McAfee ordered several charges in the Fulton County case dismissed for lack of specificity in the indictment; Hur issued his report and testified to Congress; Trump hints that he may use an advice-of-counsel defense; and Asha is busy doing admissions at Yale. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcM For a limited time, save ...
Episode 65 - SCOTUS Nullifies Section 3 of the 14th Amendment; Allen Weisselberg Lied Under Oath; Game Shows
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week: The Supreme Court reverses Colorado’s Supreme Court and tells them they can’t keep Trump off of the ballot; Allen Weisselberg, Trump Org’s CFO, pleads guilty to perjury. Plus Bob Barker is still alive! Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcM For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. We’...
Episode 64 - Love Triangle; Prosecution Potpourri; Drinkin’ ‘Round the World
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn Fulton County, Fani Willis’ and Nathan Wade’s cell phone location data show a lot of contact between the two; exactly when their relationship began is still in question. Trump files motions in limine in the the Manhattan DA (hush money) case. Smirnov is re-arrested. Plus Asha went to Disney World. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcM For...
Episode 63 - Liquid Trump; Fulton County Episode; Cereal Drama
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, Judge Engoron hands down a massive verdict in Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York; Fani Willis takes the stand in a hearing about alleged conflict of interest; plus, our hosts talk about their favorite breakfast cereals. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcM For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICAT...
Episode 62 - Trump’s Court Case Cheat Sheet; Trump vs NATO; the PsyOp Bowl
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week, with Trump’s hush money trial about to start, it’s a good time to recap the status of all of his criminal trials; Trump views NATO as a protection racket; plus the PSyOp Bowl. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at No...
Episode 61 - Colorado Ballot; Robert Hur; Immunity; and Valentine’s Day
February 09, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis week, Colorado argues in front of the Supreme Court to keep Trump off the ballot; Special Counsel Robert Hur finds no prosecutable crimes and issues his report in the Biden classified documents investigation; DC Circuit issues its ruling against Trump’s immunity claim; plus Valentine’s Day. Correction: Robert Hur was appointed as Special Counsel on January 13, 2023, to investigate Biden’s handling of classified material. Jack Smith was appointed Special Counsel on November 18, 2022, ...
Episode 60 - Borderline
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, Governor Abbott is refusing to comply with a Supreme Court Ruling and not allowing federal agents unfettered access to the border; Trump loses bigly in court and will eventually have to pay a lot of money to E. Jean Carroll; plus Turd Blossom in Florida. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kit...
Episode 59 - Frozen
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week, Trump’s lawyers make an argument that Judge Chutkan agrees with and tells Jack Smith to stop producing discovery while the case is stayed pending a ruling on Trump’s immunity claim; there may be something to the allegations of a conflict of interest against Fani Willis in Fulton County. Plus, staying true to your alma mater. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial ...
Episode 58 - Sideshow
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, Hunter Biden pulled a bit of a stunt to try to control the narrative; Trump’s legal strategy continues to be to distract and delay. Plus, it’s cold cold. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. Abbe Lowell's letter to House Judiciary; Oversight and Accountability https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000018c-fefa-d077-af8f-feff37d20001 House's Response to Abbe Lowell: https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary...
Episode 57 - Immunity Insanity
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, Trump’s lawyers argue for presidential immunity in front of the DC Circuit Court; one of Trump’s co-defendants in Fulton County makes some big allegations against Fani Willis; plus Henry’s the boss, and Pancake has bad manners. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Available now wherever books are sold. Subsc...
Episode 56 - The Maine Event
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week, Trump is taken off another ballot when Maine’s Secretary of State rules him ineligible– how will SCOTUS treat the issue? Also, Jack Smith filed a motion to limit Trump’s defense from using political persecution and other frivolous arguments in the DC case. Renato and Asha share some of their goals for 2024. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicio...
Episode 55 | SCOTUS Operandi with Steve Vladeck
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week, Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck joins Asha to discuss Jack Smith’s attempt to bypass the DC Circuit; Colorado’s 14th Amendment case; and how the next SCOTUS term might shape up. Renato is on vacation. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Available for pre-sale wherever books are sold. Follow Steve Vladeck S...
Episode 54 - Mr. Smith Goes to SCOTUS
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week, Jack Smith seeks an immediate review of Judge Chutkan’s ruling on Trump’s motion to dismiss based on his “total presidential immunity” argument. Showing uncharacteristically good judgment, Trump does not testify in his New York civil fraud trial. Plus, Renato needs a vacation. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better livin...
Episode 53 - Benchslapped 2X
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week; Judge Chutkin rules on Trump’s motions; she will not be dismissing the case. Jack Smith introduces evidence that goes to Trump’s intent to cause the insurrection and ongoing sympathy and support for insurrectionists. Plus Asha and Renato talk about getting fit for winter. We’d like to thank Noom for their support. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com. And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Av...
Episode 52 - Trump Gag; Musk Suit; Santa Home Security
December 01, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week there are 1st Amendment issues to consider with Trump’s appeal of Judge Chutkan’s gag order; Elon Musk went venue shopping in Texas to file a lawsuit against Media Matters; plus Santa Claus home security. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://...
Slow Roll in Mar-a-Lago; Powell and Ellis Roll Over; and Home Improvement
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJudge Aileen Cannon is up to some shenanigans in Mar-a-Lago. CIPA expert Brian Greer joins us to go over the recent delays and the impact on the government’s case against Trump. We get bits of the proffer sessions from Jenna Ellisa and Sidney Powell. Plus, home improvement Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/ Delay Chart https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B1jUQ-KQrKIVboDg6gg2BdwM7Y7wzE...
Trump's Circus Performance
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBDonald Trump acted very oddly on the stand in his New York civil fraud trial. No, it was not a savvy legal maneuver. But in DC, Trump does have some legal arguments that are likely to go to the Supreme Court. They’re losing arguments, but they will set precedents. Plus, how Asha and Renato will be spending their winter holidays. Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus free shipping. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...
Episode 49 - Mark Meadows Makes a Deal; Trump Gets Re-Gagged; A Dog with a Job
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMark Meadows is trying to thread the needle between saving his own skin and maintaining an appearance of loyalty to Trump. Judge Chutkan reinstated her partial gag order on Trump in the DC case. Plus, Halloween at the Mariotti house. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus free shipping. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha ...
Episode 48 - Let’s Make a Deal; Absolute Immunity; Aging Reality
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBFani Willis has taken a 4th guilty plea in the Fulton County Rico case; does she have more deals to give? In DC, Judge Chutkan will review Trump’s motion to dismiss based on his argument that he’s absolutely immune from criminal prosecution. It’s nonsense, but it’s novel nonsense and will have to be adjudicated; plus The Golden Bachelor. Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus free shipping. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.yout...
Episode 47 - Trump Gets Gagged; Jordan Gets Dragged; The Band Played On
October 20, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week: Judge Chutkan issues a narrowly-tailored gag order on Trump, is it narrow enough to not violate the 1st Amendment? Jim Jordan does not get the votes to become Speaker; will Republican voters make their representatives govern? The thought of Jordan being 2nd in line to the presidency was very distressing so let’s talk about music! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus free shipping. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.y...
Episode 46 - Are You With Hur; Motion Grab Bag; and Corking It
October 13, 2023 19:35 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week: Asha and Renato catch us up on the current state of Special Counsels and the latest filings in Trump’s criminal trials; plus Asha is wine-ing down for a bit. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's...
Episode 46 - Are You With Hur; Motion Grab Bag; and Putting a Cork in It
October 13, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week: Asha and Renato catch us up on the current state of Special Counsels and the latest filings in Trump’s criminal trials; plus Asha is wine-ing down for a bit. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's...
Episode 45 - Trump Org Fraud Trial; Sam Bankman-Fried; Book Club
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week: Trump’s civil fraud trial commences in New York; jury selection is underway in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial as he sits in pre-trial detention; plus Asha tells us her secret to doing more with less sleep. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Tw...
Episode 44 - Bribery Indictment; Donald Trump Incitement; and Fashion
September 29, 2023 09:32 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week: Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is indicted for accepting bribes and other corrupt acts; Trump continues to normalize violent rhetoric without reprimand from Republican voters or leaders; plus fashion when Asha and Renato were kids and what kids are wearing these days. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podc...
Episode 43 - Wisconsin Impeachment Power Play; Jeffrey Clark; Plus Halloween
September 22, 2023 10:31 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week: Wisconsin Republicans may impeach the Justice-Elect Protasiewicz for the crime of –– winning the election; Jeffrey Clark makes a half-hearted attempt to have his Fulton County case removed to federal court; plus pet costumes. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicate...
Episode 42 - Recuse?
September 15, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week: Trump’s attorneys asked Judge Chutkan to recuse herself; Georgia released its Special Purpose Grand Jury and it shows that Fani Willis didn’t indict everyone that they recommended, plus a reminder to call your mother! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow...
The 14th Amendment Trick
September 08, 2023 12:15 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week: Some great legal scholars put forth the argument that the 14th Amendment is self-executing and Trump is already barred from being re-elected; but what does that look like? Also, Mark Meadows wants his trial moved out of state court and into federal court; is it because he’s camera shy? Plus, the debate over the best candy is settled. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on...
Episode 40 - These Trials Are Happening
September 01, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week: a date is set for Trump’s January 6th trial; Chesebro and Powell request a speedy trial in Georgia, separate from the other co-defendants. Plus Henry uncovers some baby bunnies. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariott...
Episode 39 - Is Mark Meadows Going to Weasel Out of This?
August 25, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week: Fani Willis indicted Trump and 18 co-conspirators, including Mark Meadows. Meadows is trying to get his case out of Georgia state court and into a federal court. Can his play work? Plus Asha and Renato talk about how they stay grounded and centered. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.sub...
Episode 38 - Trump Gets RICO'd; Hunter Gets a Special Counsel; When to Quit
August 18, 2023 11:30 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week: Trump gets indicted along with 18 others on RICO charges in Georgia - that’s a lot of defendants in one courtroom; Hunter Biden’s plea deal disintegrates and the prosecutor who wrote the deal gets appointed Special Counsel to continue his investigation; plus knowing when to quit. Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50complicated and use code 50complicated for 50% off plus free shipping! Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podc...
Episode 37 - Legal Voodoo: From Chesebro's Memo to Aileen Loose Cannon
August 11, 2023 18:21 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBAsha and Renato dive into Trump's lawyers' legal strategies, The Wisconsin Memo, Legitimizing Propoganda, Coconspirators and Jack Smith's next indictments, Mar-a-Lago and Aileen Loose Cannon, Henry the Coyote Killer and Pancake the Fetching Cat. Ken Chesebro’s Wisconson Memo: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/chesebro-dec-6-memo/ce55d6abd79c2c71/full.pdf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow As...
Trump's Third Indictment; National Reckoning
August 03, 2023 18:28 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week: Jack Smith lays another indictment on Trump, this time for his attempts to thwart the peaceful transition of power. Asha and Renato talk about that and what this moment means for the history of The United States. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twit...
The Deal With Hunter’s Deal; X
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week: Hunter Biden’s plea deal hit a bit of a SNAFU; Musk continues to mess Twitter up. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://ww...
Jack Smith Targets Trump For Jan. 6; Michigan Charges Phony Electors; The Seltzer Wars
July 20, 2023 09:45 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week: Trump received a target letter from Jack Smith; Trump is expecting his third indictment very soon; Michigan charged the phony electors from 2020; plus some hot takes on lightly flavored bubbly water. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renat...
Trump is Stallin’; Garland Dumps Trump; Leaving the Country and Twitter
July 14, 2023 15:48 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBTrump is Stallin’; Garland Dumps Trump; Leaving the Country and Twitter This week: Trump's team requests a very long delay to the start of the documents trial; Garland decides DoJ will no longer defend Trump in his defamation case; Asha left the country, again; Renato goes all in on Threads. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: http...
Supreme Upheaval
July 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week: SCOTUS handed down some rulings, Asha and Renato go over the crux of the cases and their consequences. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on ...
This Is Highly Secret; Prigozhin Marches; Boys State
June 30, 2023 22:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week: Asha and Renato discuss the newly released Trump at Bedminster audio and its potential evidentiary value to Jack Smith; “Putin’s Chef” marches on Moscow, but then doesn’t; plus Asha’s son gets elected. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ren...
From Trump’s Mouth to Jack’s Ears (feat. Brian Greer)
June 24, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week: Brian Greer (@secretsandlaws on Twitter) joins Renato to discuss Trump’s appearance with Brett Baier on Fox News and what parts, if any, might be used by Jack Smith in the trial; Hunter Biden got indicted and pled guilty; plus Asha calls in to say “ciao”. Follow Brian Greer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter...
Judge Cannon Could Be a Disaster; Leaving the Country
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week: explore the worst-case scenario with Judge Cannon assigned to the Trump documents case, then explore Italy on a Vespa with Asha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.ra...
Trump's First Federal Indictment (feat. Brian Greer)
June 09, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week: Trump just got indicted, again. This time it’s federal. Asha and Renato bring in former Associate General Counsel to CIA, Brian Greer to discuss what the next steps will be. Follow our guest: Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Re...
Mar-a-Lago Endgame; What SCOTUS is Up To; Reunions
June 02, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week: it looks like the Mar-a-Lago investigation is reaching its conclusion– what does that look like; SCOTUS is set to rule on some very important cases; plus how to have fun at your college reunion. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mar...
(re-upload) Lordy There are Notes; Jim "Failure" Jordan; Henry's Backstory
May 27, 2023 05:36 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBSome pod players received a version missing audio. This one is fixed. This week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory. Featuring Carla F. Bad Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/it...
Lordy There are Notes; Jim "Failure" Jordan; Henry's Backstory
May 26, 2023 12:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory. Featuring Carla F. Bad Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa...
Rudy is Vile; Trump is Liable; Santos Wants a Trial; Durham Drops a Steaming Pile
May 19, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week: Rudy Giuliani is accused of disgusting behavior - including rape; Trump won’t stop defaming E. Jean Carroll; George Santos gets indicted for fraud; Jon Durham finally produces his 300-page glorified blog post; plus learn how your hosts stay fit enough to handle it all. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharanga...