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Legal AF by MeidasTouch

MeidasTouch Network
Donald Trump
Department Of Justice
Donald J. Trump
Todd Blanche
Federal Reserve
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Jeffrey Epstein
Voting Rights Act
Trump Administration
White House
Iran
Epstein
Democracy Forward
E. Jean Carroll
Jack Smith
Meidastouch
Kash Patel
Melania Trump
Kennedy Center

Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics. Execut... more

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Trump just threw the DOJ and its case against the NYT for criminal subpoenas under the bus with a confession last night that the Qatari AF-1 is unsafe and needs to go back to the shop to be “maxed out” (ie., adding missile defense systems). Popok ex... more

Popok reports on two breaking events about Trump’s attempt to give control of CNN and Warner’s other assets to his cronies, the Ellison Family and to get money in return. First, a California Federal Judge has issued an Emergency Temporary Injunction ... more

Blanche Lies! Epstein Survivors lead the “Block Blanche” Movement! Trump Caught in “China” Voter Scandal? Reflecting Pool Evidence destroyed? All that and so much more on the award winning Legal AF Podcast hosted by Ben Meiselas and Popok.

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The DOJ and Todd Blanche have again underestimated Federal Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami, as they brag that they avoided having the Blanche “super pardon” for Trump and his family invalidated by her. Not so fast, as Popok reports she has actually... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Elias
Litigator at Democracy Docket, voting rights expert
Democracy Docket / Elias Law Group
Episode: Legal AF - 7/8/2026
James Comey
Former FBI Director
FBI
Episode: DOJ Exposes Trump’s Russian "Pee Tape" in New Filing
David Fox
Litigation partner at the Elias Law Group
Elias Law Group
Episode: Trump Attacks SCOTUS after Federal Election Takeover is Blocked
Chioma Chukwu
Executive Director of American Oversight
American Oversight
Episode: Blanche Hit with Lawsuit he Feared before Hearing
Katie Feng
Independent journalist and plaintiff in the Epstein Transparency Act case
Public Integrity Project / Independent journalism
Episode: Legal AF - 6/27/2026
Michael Luttig
Former United States Court of Appeals Judge (Fourth Circuit)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Episode: Hundreds of Judges Swarm Trump DOJ
Sky Perry
Colleague discussed in Legal AF about FOIA and Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Lawsuit Demands Reveal of Epstein Communications
Danny Bensky
Vocal leader of Epstein survivors mentioned in discussion
Epstein survivors advocate
Episode: Lawsuit Demands Reveal of Epstein Communications
Brandon Buskey
Director of the ACLU's Criminal Law Reform Project
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Episode: ACLU Scores Major Supreme Court Victory in Landmark 9-0 Decision

Hosts

Michael Popok
National trial lawyer and legal strategist; co-host known for clear, sharp legal analysis and high-profile case commentary.
Ben Meiselas
Civil rights lawyer; founder of MeidasTouch; provides governance-focused, advocacy-driven legal analysis and interview-leading presence.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo
Former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan DA's Office; provides prosecutorial perspective and courtroom insight.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • Always Excellent

    Concise, clarifying, legal details presented in a very digestible manner for listeners! I highly recommend!

    Audible
    5
    PNWBarb
    United Statesa month ago
  • Greed addled MFs

    Puke inducing Ambulance chasing soft handed MFs that can’t pronounce the MF word because as becooouze it’s grossAF

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pats73
    United States2 months ago
  • Legal AF and all your friends

    Love you guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cgstewart74
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcasts

    I love their knowledgeable reporting on matters without the angry talking heads yelling at people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuskyLink
    Belgium2 months ago
  • Thank you meidastouch ❤️

    What a wonderful group of Americans you people are… better times ahead, thank you for your work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrs mc gonagall's sister
    United States2 months ago

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#193
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DOJ Exposes Trump’s Russian "Pee Tape" in New Filing
Q: What did Comey say about the briefing on the Steele dossier and the 'salacious' details?
Comey described presenting the material to Trump with the note that it was unverified at the time, focusing on the fact that it existed and what it claimed, rather than asserting it as truth; he also indicated that the intensity of the briefing reflected the seriousness of the allegations.
Blanche Sued Over Ties to Epstein and Judge Cannon
Q: What is it that you want the judge to do with a stroke of a pen?
The speaker argues for a preliminary injunction to compel the DOJ to address issues related to the Epstein files, urging access to improperly redacted names, emails, and related materials to ensure transparency before Blanche's confirmation.
ACLU Scores Major Supreme Court Victory in Landmark 9-0 Decision
Q: Was the Trump Administration in favor of this or against?
The government defended the prosecution up through the Supreme Court, and the Administration supported defending statutes in other contexts, but the episode frames this as a clash where the government's chosen analog ultimately failed to persuade the Court.
Trump Blindsided as Meidas Host Skewers him in Court
Q: What is the main legal hurdle Katie Phang faces in this case?
The main hurdle is proving standing and a private right of action under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would allow the case to proceed to the merits.
Judge Luttig Delivers Final Verdict on Trump Legal Scheme
Q: Mr. Attorney General, I wanted to ask what your plans were for the anti-weaponization fund after June 12th.
The fund is not moving forward, and the reasons behind the fund remain important, but there will be no continuation or expansion of the fund.

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What is Legal AF by MeidasTouch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Hard-hitting legal and political analysis at the intersection of law and current events, with a sharp focus on high-profile cases, court decisions, and the people shaping public policy. Episodes routinely dissect federal and state litigation surrounding political figures, Supreme Court rulings, redistricting, and regulatory actions, while tying legal developments to broader democratic norms and political strategy. Frequent guests and prolonged banter between seasoned trial lawyers create a dynamic, advocacy-forward take on how law interacts with power, media, and public opinion. Notable strengths include clear legal explanations, timely debates on accountability, and a consistent emphasis on civic engagement and democratic processes, making... more

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