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The Intersection with Michael Popok

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Todd Blanche
Department Of Justice
Donald J. Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Canada
Kennedy Center
First Amendment
United States
Supreme Court
John F. Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
United States Supreme Court
E. Jean Carroll
Epstein File Transparency Act
Katie Phang
Epstein Files
Legal AF
Birthright Citizenship
Mark Carney
Reflecting Pool

The Intersection with Michael Popok is a weekly one-hour podcast focused on trusted, topical commentary exploring how the law intersects with and shapes people’s daily lives—including their Constitutionally protected rights and their civic, economic, and political worlds.The Intersection is hosted and curated by Michael Popok, co-founder of the top-ranked Legal AF podcast and YouTube channel. Popo... more

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Popok ties together new reporting demonstrating that the once proud DOJ has not only lost half of its personnel but their replacements consist of full on conspiracy theorists, QuaNon believers, election and evolution deniers, corrupt lawyers, and or ... more

Popok reports on the breaking news that Judge Kelly sided for now with the free press in a new hearing today, but for some reason is walking a narrow path that ignores the First Amendment implications of Trump’s actions. Popok gives a good reason why... more

Popok reports on Trump consulting with convicted felon and election interferer Tina Peters about seizing Midterm election ballots and with his oldest serving Lawyer Peter Ticktin about starting a CIVIL WAR against the American People and using weapon... more

Popok provides new updates about the final round of filings to Judge Kelley before tomorrow's historic preliminary injunction hearing about Trump abusing and banning the free press from the White House. In one key new filing, the media reminds the Ju... more

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Howard Lutnick
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Director of the White House Press Operations
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Episode: Trump Succumbs and Lets Press Back In Without an Appeals Fight!!!
Justin Clark
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Episode: Trump Plummets as 9 Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Suit to Block Armed Agents at Polls!
John Jones
Former federal judge, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Bush appointee
President, Dickinson College (Pennsylvania)
Episode: Trump Melts Down as Federal Judges Defy his Attacks and Reign Him In!!!
Jeremy Fogel
Former federal judge, Northern District of California, former director of the Federal Judicial Center
Think tank affiliated with Berkeley
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Adam Schiff
Senator from California
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump Sweats as Kash Patel Lies Under Oath about FBI Agent Firings?!?!
Aaron Ford
Attorney General of Nevada
Nevada Office of the Attorney General
Episode: The Intersection with Michael Popok 9/15/2026
Clint Watts
former FBI special agent and author
Former FBI; Author of Messing with the Enemy
Episode: Trump Disappears as Don Jr. Admits Island Wedding Paid Through Putin-Controlled Offshore Account!
Shane Harris
intelligence and national security reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Trump Disappears as Don Jr. Admits Island Wedding Paid Through Putin-Controlled Offshore Account!

Host

Michael Popok
Host and curator delivering legal commentary and analysis; leads the show with expert legal analysis and advocacy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 573 ratings
  • Seating Members of Congress

    The 119th Congress ends at noon on 03 January 2027. If Democrats take the House than Mike Johnson will not be the Speaker and therefore cannot swear anyone in. Rather it the Clerk of the House who certifies each member of the new House.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McNancy1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Democracy reigns

    Here at the intersection, Popok and his guests, Mark Ellis with Democracy docket, Democracy Forward, Judge Luttig…

    Keeping it real, up to the minute. Even when he’s on vacation. 🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IoB.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Outstanding legal review

    Popok, you keep outshining yourself with your legal reasoning and factual knowledge of the law. I love listening and learning from you.

    Thank you for your service. -Godspeed 🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanyb60
    United States2 months ago
  • Popok is king

    Michael Popok is the best at explaining legal news with humor, deep exptertise, and insight. Always great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emily g, yeah
    United States2 months ago
  • ACLU…keeping…

    Watch. For all of us.

    A must listen about ICE.

    If we think we know what the regime is up to with its ICE thugs. We don’t know the half of it.

    Thanks Popok for platforming the ACLU.

    Jaw dropping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IoB.
    United States3 months ago

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Trump Disappears as Don Jr. Admits Island Wedding Paid Through Putin-Controlled Offshore Account!
Q: Do you still believe the president could be a Russian asset?
I think it's possible.
Trump Plummets as 9 Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Suit to Block Armed Agents at Polls!
Q: Briefly, at your hearing recently, you didn't rule out sending ICE agents to the polls in the midterms. Are you willing to rule out sending ICE agents to the polls?
The official response indicated they would only be there if a threat arises, not as a routine polling-place presence.
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 6/9/2026
Q: What is the central legal issue with the Epstein files case and Todd Blanch's involvement?
The central issue is whether the government violated the Epstein Transparency Act by withholding documents, including foreign language materials and a redaction log, and whether Katie Fang has standing to seek relief; the host argues there is informational injury and that the courts should compel disclosure.
Supreme Court Corruption Revealed in New Decision
Q: Why do you think the Supreme Court legitimacy is being questioned right now?
Blumenthal argues the court's legitimacy is eroded by opaque shadow docket rulings, partisan reasoning, and a pattern of overruling lower court orders on hotly contested issues like voting maps, which undermines public trust and the Court's constitutional role.
The Intersection with Michael Popok 9/8/2026
Q: How are mail-in ballots being handled and what are the AGs prepared to do about potential disenfranchisement?
AGs are prepared to file lawsuits to protect voters, use court orders to ensure ballots are counted, and direct resources to safeguard mail-in voting, including possible drop boxes and postal actions as the legal battle unfolds.

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The show delivers timely, legally grounded commentary on how court decisions, constitutional rights, and political events intersect with everyday life. Across episodes, topics frequently center on high-profile defamation, electoral law, DOJ actions, and regulatory issues, all analyzed through a combative, pro-democracy lens. The host's courtroom experience and sharp, opinionated style make complex legal concepts accessible and immediately relevant for listeners who want clear takeaways on how legal developments shape politics and policy. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous legal analysis with energetic, politically engaged advocacy and frequent references to ongoing cases and filings. This combination likely appeals to listeners seeki... more

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