The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
The Bulwark“The Illegal News” is where law meets politics. Each week, Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell (not a lawyer) sits down with a legal expert to unpack how the latest court filings, rulings, and procedural twists and turns of the Trump era are shaping American democracy. These are conversations about justice without the jargon, giving you context for the biggest developments and surfacing the legal (an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePoliticsNews | |||
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Sarah is off this week so Andrew Weissmann joins Sam Stein to explain why the Epstein files rollout has become a legal and political disaster—from blown deadlines and redactions to the DOJ’s credibility crisis. They also discuss Supreme Court’s spott... more
George Conway is stepping away to run for Congress — but the show isn’t ending! Sarah Longwell explains what’s changing, what isn’t, and why The Bulwark is sharing a full episode of The Secret Podcast.
Go to HelloFresh.com/askgeorge10fm to... more
George Conway and Sarah Longwell close out the year—and this chapter of the show—with a conversation on the legal chaos of the Trump era. They discuss Trump’s attacks on the media, the chilling effect of defamation suits and settlements, the collapse... more
George explains to Sarah the Supreme Court’s newest fights, Trump’s push to control independent agencies, the mess inside his DOJ, the failed effort to indict Letitia James, Alina Habba’s pitiful stint as U.S. attorney, and why the Epstein grand-jury... more
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- Great and informative.
Sarah and George have a great dynamic between them and both have immense expertise in different areas of politics and the law.
The one thing that irks me about the show is the horrible AI theme song. I’ve almost dropped my phone several times trying to fast forward to the end when I think they’re almost finished with the show.
I can live with that though. Please keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Acoustics
United Statesa month ago Been enjoying George but he just said that Dick Cheney was a very principled man.?? Yeah I don't think so. Lying about a war causing hundreds of thousands to die. This is what happens when you listen to a conservative that has been speaking on something you agree with and then all of a sudden you realize they're freaking nuts.
Podcast Addict12 months agojr- Carol Leonnig & Aaron Davis
The fantastic book "Injustice" is a painful but important post-mortem of the legal malpractice that got us to this very dark time in America. I was thinking it was corruption the whole time, but I guess that was too simplistic of an assessment.
Apple Podcasts5ThankGodForPodsUnited States2 months ago - Lindsey H
George the answer to how Lindsey got the indictment is that she showed them her boobies.
Apple Podcasts5TooltymeUnited States2 months ago - Is it possible??
As the publisher of board to ask your team, not to call Elon Musk by his first name only and not to call Kashyap Patel by his first name only. It’s not cute and indicates the seriousness of their banality.
Apple Podcasts5Che BlockUnited States2 months ago
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YouTube | #161 | United States/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #75 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #227 | United States/News |
YouTube | #161 |  Canada/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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Centered around the legal implications of current events, the episodes frequently explore the complexities of executive power and its impact on American democracy, particularly under the Trump administration. The discourse often includes in-depth analyses of high-profile legal cases, allowing listeners to grasp intricate legal concepts without requiring prior legal knowledge. Notably, the dynamic between the hosts enhances the accessibility of serious political discussions, making the content engaging for a wide audience. Unique features include listener interaction segments and the inclusion of expert guests, providing professional insights into pressing legal matters.
Listeners can expect a mix of critical analysis, humor, and clarity as... more
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