It's Complicated
Renato Mariotti & Asha RangappaJoin former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down for Legal AF the biggest legal and political stories with sharp insight, real experience, and an unapologetic pro-democracy perspective. No spin, no both-sides nonsense — just the facts, the law, and what it all means for our democracy.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 277 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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Leticia James has been indicted - the latest target in Trump’s use of the Justice Department against his adversaries. Asha and Renato break down the indictment and what it means for anyone who dares to take Trump on. Then, a look at NSPM-7, Trump’s s... more
A judge in Oregon has blocked Trump sending the National Guard for now, but in Illinois, federal troops are already on the ground - over the governor’s objections. Asha and Renato dig into Trump’s escalating use of the Guard in Democratic cities and ... more
Trump is openly pushing to use American cities as “training grounds” for the military and targeting “the enemy within.” Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins Asha and Renato to break down the unprecedented meeting with top military brass - and what it me... more
Trump's pressure on the Justice Department may be coming to fruition with an impending indictment against former FBI Director Jim Comey - while his border czar Tom Homan is facing bribery allegations that the department quietly shut down. Asha and Re... more
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Apple Podcasts5Riley’sfavorite
United States5 months ago - Great podcast, bad editing
It seems other people are echoing the same sentiment. This a great podcast with valuable information and perspective BUT the ads often (maybe even always) come in mid sentence. I can get past the audio quality, but please just find someone to help with editing.
Apple Podcasts4Parenting PodcastsUnited States5 months ago - 5 Stars for Content!
Wonderful and informative analysis in language everyone can understand. 5 stars for content! Buuuuuut..
please hire a proper sound editor / engineer to help with cuts (ads frequently come in the middle of a sentence) and audio quality. much love!
Apple Podcasts5cgtmeUnited States6 months ago - Episode 118
This was a very strong episode. I was especially enlightened by your comment that if the Court rules against Trump in the Juan Garcia Abrego case and he does not comply that this might be sufficient to have his actions construed as a “non official” act for immunity purposes. That possibility didn’t occur to me. But I see what you are saying. If Trump violates a SCOTUS ruling how could his actions be official acts? But is there a legal statute that would be violated or is it a Constitutional infr... more
Apple Podcasts5JohnAlpineUnited States6 months ago - Why did this become the Crypto BroCast?
We went from talking about the law and the Dept. of Justice to claiming that crypto bros are being “persecuted” and “censored?” These crypto bros just bought themselves a presidency; that is about as far from “persecuted” as it gets.
I’m deeply disappointed at Mariotti taking these factually challenged positions; he alludes to the fact that he represents a series of crypto financial interests and it feels like that representation extends to this podcast. I didn’t sign up for this podcast in ord... more
Apple Podcasts1Auron RenouilleUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #116 | United States/News/News Commentary |
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Featuring a pro-democracy perspective, the discussion revolves around salient legal and political issues that currently shape the landscape of American democracy. Topics often include high-profile court cases, executive power, and civil rights, particularly focusing on the actions of political figures like Donald Trump. The hosts navigate complex legal narratives with clarity, drawing on their extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and prosecutorial work. This approach allows listeners to gain deeper insights into the ramifications of political decisions and legal frameworks, often connecting historical precedents to contemporary issues.
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