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Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the Trump administration wields its power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to sa... more

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This week, Mary and Andrew follow the money from Alabama to New York to Southern Florida. They start with an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center alleging financial crimes and defrauding donors — the DOJ suggesting that the cen... more

Mary and Andrew begin this week by welcoming former Assistant US Attorney Sunita Doddamani. A 20-year civil servant with an impeccable record of service, Sunita is one of the prosecutors who was recently fired as part of the DOJ's report about the pr... more

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In the wake of Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary—an autocratic leader backed by both Vladamir Putin and Donald Trump—Mary and Andrew call on an expert to give context to Peter Magyar’s surprising win: Princeton Professor Kim Lane Scheppele. Kim... more

There’s a lot to unpack this week, not least of which being the President’s open suggestion of committing war crimes against Iran. Mary and Andrew begin by underscoring the Geneva Conventions stipulation limiting the use of force in wartime to milita... more

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Recent Guests

Sunita Doddamani
DOJ attorney who prosecuted FACE Act cases and was fired
Department of Justice (Eastern District of Michigan)
Episode: Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys
Kim Scheppele
Princeton University professor; expert on Hungarian constitutional law
Princeton University
Episode: Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Rebecca Ingber
Professor of Law and expert in international law, national security, and constitutional separation of powers
Cardozo School of Law
Episode: Consolidation of Power
Winston Pingeon
Former Capitol Police Officer who defended the Capitol on January 6
Capitol Police
Episode: Mary McCord Joins House Dems to Mark Five Years Since January 6th
Brendan Ballou
Former federal prosecutor at the US Attorney's Office in Washington, DC
US Department of Justice
Episode: Mary McCord Joins House Dems to Mark Five Years Since January 6th
Pam Hemphill
Former rioter who has renounced her actions from January 6 and rejected a presidential pardon
Episode: Mary McCord Joins House Dems to Mark Five Years Since January 6th
Todd Huntley
Former Judge Advocate General and Director of the National Security Law Program at Georgetown Law
Georgetown Law
Episode: “Dishonorable and Inhumane”
Tess Bridgeman
Co-editor-in-chief of Just Security and former special assistant to the president
Just Security
Episode: Honoring Veterans Day
Mary McCord
Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and visiting Professor Law at Georgetown University Law Center, former Assistant Attorney General for National Security.
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection
Episode: The Militarization of American Cities Under Trump with Mary McCord

Hosts

Andrew Weissmann
Co-host and legal expert with extensive background in federal prosecution and a deep understanding of DOJ functions.
Mary McCord
Co-host and former DOJ official, specializing in constitutional law and civil rights, providing insight into legal challenges facing democracy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.6k ratings
  • Strategy of a Lawless Regime

    Mary and Andrew, have lost the plot. Birth rite citizenship is not a freebie and free for all.

    I can’t stick around for the Iran “war crimes” diatribe. The opening of the show told me everything you need to know. They both have forgotten why President Trump went to into Iran in the first place.

    Then there’s mail in ballots. YadaYadaYada…

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gem Stevens
    Japan20 days ago
  • Test please!!

    I would love if we had a test every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    decimalsandmore
    United States22 days ago
  • Outstanding Podcast

    This is the best political podcast I’ve heard and I listen to many. Andrew and Mary are able to explain complex topics in clear concise language. I always appreciate that Andrew is cognizant of the listener’s understanding and will further clarify that issue. Two brilliant legal experts! Thank you. 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
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    WI - 58
    United Statesa month ago
  • Way too many breaks, but otherwise interesting.

    Podchaser
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    Seyfert
    a month ago
  • Faithful listener - because I love you all!

    I have listened to every single episode, sometimes twice. I have and continue to learn so much from you two fabulous teachers and all around swell people. I learn about law and about life. This is my favorite podcast. Thank you so much! -from NC

    Apple Podcasts
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    southern liberal
    United Statesa month ago

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The show is noted for its insightful discussions on pressing legal issues, often linking them to broader democratic concerns.

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Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Q: What lessons might the U.S. draw from Hungary's experience as discussed in this episode?
Key lessons include the danger of legalistic consolidation of power, the importance of preserving independence of the judiciary and archives, and the need for vigilant checks and balances to prevent weaponized law from eroding democratic norms.
Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Q: What exactly is the PRA controversy and why does the OLC opinion matter for future accountability?
The OLC contends the PRA is unconstitutional and that records can be treated as personal, undermining history and public accountability. The argument proposes a uniform standard that could reduce oversight, making it harder to access presidential records for investigations or history.
Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Q: Can you give us a quick orientation to how Orbán built such power and what that means for other democracies?
Orbán engineered power by transforming the constitution and legal system, stacking the court, controlling media, and directing state resources to allies, all under the guise of legality, which created an autocratic system that still operated within legal forms.
Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys
Q: Could you describe what the FACE Act is and what it protects?
The FACE Act protects the right to access entryways to reproductive health care facilities and makes obstructing that access a crime; Sunita explains she was assigned to a FACE Act case and details the seven defendants involved in a pivotal clinic blockade.
“Dishonorable and Inhumane”
Q: What is the legal basis for the use of lethal force against shipwrecked individuals?
International law prohibits the killing of shipwrecked survivors, designating such actions as a war crime.

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