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 | 273 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||
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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is an ominous sign of how far Trump and his allies are willing to push the limits of government power - and how corporations are giving in. But when does state pressure cross the line into unconstitutional censorship? Asha a... more
SCOTUS gives the green light for roving ICE patrols to stop people based on race and ethnicity - what does this mean for civil liberties and the Fourth Amendment? Asha and Renato unpack the decision - and why the Court is increasingly relying on the ... more
Trump is turning to the Texas National Guard to send troops to Chicago - but why Texas? Asha and Renato dig into why state control might give him a way around federal limits and what could happen if Illinois pushes back. And a US strike on alleged ca... more
Can Trump actually fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook? It’s something no president has ever tried before – Asha and Renato break down why it’s such a big deal and likely headed to the Supreme Court. Plus, the FBI raid on John Bolton raises serious questions... more
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Apple Podcasts5Riley’sfavorite
United States4 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 States4 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 States5 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 States5 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 States8 months ago
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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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