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Legal AF by MeidasTouch

MeidasTouch Network
Donald Trump
Department Of Justice
Todd Blanche
Donald J. Trump
United States Supreme Court
Canada
Epstein Files
Jack Smith
Jeffrey Epstein
Kennedy Center
Katie Phang
Epstein
United States
E. Jean Carroll
First Amendment
Voting Rights Act
Mail-In Ballots
Judiciary
Epstein File Transparency Act
BBC Defamation Lawsuit

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.Executi... more

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In breaking news, a Federal Judge who was the one and only judge to actually declare on the record Trump to be a criminal after Jan6, is back with a new order finding that the DOJ is conspiring to interfere illegally with elections and the right to v... more

In breaking news, in response to another misleading filing by the DOJ and its #3 official, Judge Ana Reyes has scheduled an EMERGENCY hearing for tomorrow about the threatened destruction and whitewashing of another DC historic site (the East Potomac... more

The award-winning Legal AF podcast, with Karen Friedman Agnifilo joined by Lisa Graves filling in for Michael Popok, provides searing commentary in real time on the biggest breaking legal and political stories. Together, they break down the new indic... more

In breaking news, Judge Ana Reyes has ORDERED the #3 in the DOJ to appear before her at a special hearing to explain whether he lied to the Court about the impending closing by Trump of a historic site in DC (the East Potomac Golf Course), based on a... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Blumenthal
HuffPost journalist covering politics and elections
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Episode: Trump Pissed as Blanche Fails to Steal the Election Amid Courts Ready to Slam Him With Injunctions
Allison Gill
Investigative reporter, commentator, and podcaster with Mueller, She Wrote and The Daily Beans
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Episode: Legal AF 10/22/2026
Kristen Clarke
NAACP general counsel and former head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
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Episode: Blanche Swings and Misses at Voter Intimidation as NAACP Files New Emergency Suit
Mark Elias
Voting rights lawyer who leads the Elias Law Group
Elias Law Group
Episode: Legal AF 10/18/2026
Keith Ellison
Minnesota attorney general and candidate for re-election
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Episode: Trump Squeezed as Attacks on Minnesota Elected Officials & AG to Get Control of the Vote Fails
Michael Waldman
President and CEO, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Trump Plan to Pack Supreme Court Foiled by the Voters and Congress
Lisa Graves
Supreme Court expert appearing as guest host in this episode
Independent journalist / legal analyst
Episode: Legal AF 10/8/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator (interview clip)
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump in Panic Has Lawyer File Papers to Try to Stop Mar-A-Lago Report Appeal Until After Midterms
Rosie O'Donnell
Actor and advocate for survivors, speaker at the event
Survivor advocate, New York
Episode: Trump Squeals as Epstein-Trump Survivors Stick It to Him in Epstein Files Bookmobile Kick off Event

Hosts

Ben Meiselas
Host of Legal AF, civil rights lawyer and founder of MeidasTouch
Michael Popok
Host of Legal AF and national trial lawyer strategist
Karen Friedman Agnifilo
Host of Legal AF, former Chief Assistant District Attorney

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.1k ratings
  • Hogans Heroes….

    Popok nails it…DOJ lawyers are Sgt. Schultz, their go to line in court to the judges,

    I see nothing, I know nothing….perfect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IoB.
    United States2 months ago
  • I say this with love

    You guys are the best of the best. I’m a long time listener and I’ve learned so much about the cross section of law and politics. But can you PLEASE cover more cases that do not directly involve Donald Trump? Otherwise, keep up the good work! I appreciate everything you guys do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milkisda
    United States2 months ago
  • Popok Is the Best there Is

    Legal AF is an outstanding podcast. It’s a “can’t miss” for me—in my view, one of the best out there. Michael Popok is a great host with a gift for explaining sometimes-confusing legal issues. (I have to admit I don’t like Ben Meiselas nearly as much.)

    I love the way Michael keeps up with all the big legal stories of the day. He comes with facts and receipts, putting up court orders and other documents online for listeners to review if they wish.

    Popok also has great guests on the show, and he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hieran
    United States2 months ago
  • Best in class

    Well, Popok and MeidasTouch are in a class of their own! We’re all better for listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MericanAF
    United States3 months ago
  • Irritating adverts

    Irritating sudden adverts inserted without pause. Head bending to follow. I absolutely NEVER buy from these nuisance type adverts.

    Sometimes entertaining but superfluous and repetitive information that pads the length of the podcasts. Only advantage is that I can go to the toilet feeling assured that I won’t miss anything since it will be repeated!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    iphonehassle
    Italy3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informed, no-nonsense analysis and engaging guests.
Admirable clarity in breaking down complex legal topics for a broad audience.
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#94
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#195
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Blanche Swings and Misses at Voter Intimidation as NAACP Files New Emergency Suit
Q: Can the Department of Justice, not overnight, but over a term or two, can it be healed? Can it be fixed? Can the scars be erased? Can it be rebuilt?
Clarke says rebuilding will require serious work and stronger safeguards. She emphasizes congressional oversight and preparing the next generation of civil rights lawyers, including through state offices, public defenders, and nonprofit organizations.
Blanche Swings and Misses at Voter Intimidation as NAACP Files New Emergency Suit
Q: Bring us up to speed about what's, what is the evidence that has been obtained? What is, what's at stake here and what's, what are these lawsuits about?
Clarke says the NAACP is challenging the Justice Department's plan to place more than a thousand monitors at polling sites as voter intimidation under the Voting Rights Act, while a separate FOIA suit seeks records explaining the plan.
Legal AF 10/22/2026
Q: From your understanding and from your people that are working with you or that you've interviewed, what is your sense as to, besides the three million that were produced, how many more millions were left on the cutting room floor?
Gill says the total scope is difficult to estimate because the Epstein-related investigations span decades and many files. She notes that the nine videos relate to a two-week review of 300,000 pages and represent only one slice of the larger record.
Legal AF 10/22/2026
Q: Why do you think they're playing hardball with you on the nine training videos that they have identified that do exist?
Gill says two videos reportedly describe how to locate names and flag them for supervisory review. Her sources confirmed that the instructions covered Donald Trump and other high-profile names, leading her to believe the videos could reveal an effort to conceal information.
Trump Pissed as Blanche Fails to Steal the Election Amid Courts Ready to Slam Him With Injunctions
Q: What are voter protection groups saying about scenarios involving seized ballots or lost bags of mail?
Blumenthal says organizations have prepared detailed guidance on ballot custody and legal protections, and that judges can act quickly if law enforcement interferes. He considers large-scale seizures unlikely because they would require action across many locations and districts.

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

- A hard-hitting legal-and-political analysis show that breaks down high-profile U.S. court cases, DOJ actions, and accountability questions with brisk, practitioner-grade rigor. Hosts dissect filings, rulings, and strategic moves while weaving in frequent sponsor segments and cross-platform resources for staying informed (Substack, YouTube live coverage, and legal services).

- Episodes commonly feature sharp, data-driven legal commentary, guest voices from judges and lawyers, and a clear pro-democracy stance focused on transparency, accountability, and the mechanics of the justice system. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of complex statutes and procedures, plus timely political context and campaign-style analysis around major c... more

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