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The Counsel

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Donald Trump
Supreme Court
Trump Administration
Justice Department
Department Of Justice
Kamala Harris
Jeffrey Epstein
Jack Smith
Pam Bondi
First Amendment
Joe Biden
Jim Comey
2024 Presidential Election
Hunter Biden
Eric Adams
Kilmar Abrego Garcia
2024 Election
2020 Election
Letitia James
14th Amendment

Join Elie Honig as he unpacks the complex legal issues shaping our country. A former prosecutor and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, CNN senior legal analyst, and author, Honig brings sharp insight and clear perspective to the intersections of law, politics, and current events. New episodes every Friday. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families... more

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families... more

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families... more

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families... more

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Rachel Barkow
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Lee Bollinger
Former president of Columbia University and University of Michigan, legal scholar in free speech and First Amendment law
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Aaron Honig
College freshman and son of Elie Honig
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Elie Honig
Host of The Counsel; CNN senior legal analyst; author; Vox Media Podcast Network member

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 980 ratings
  • Brief jewels of exposé

    Unusually for the podcast genre, Elie’s weekly podcasts are short, concise, clear and always engaging,.. jewels in the technique of effective exposé. He must have been a heck of a good prosecutor. Thank you, Elie. Keep ‘em coming!

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    MobyDick99
    France4 months ago
  • Disappointing

    What happened to Ellie

    It’s like he caught the MAGA virus Why so much negativity towards Jack Smith ??

    Seems like he would understand the very difficult job Smith stepped into. and could manage a better attitude about him instead of the seething one he currently shows. is Ellie looking for a spot in the Trump administration ? Sadly I can no longer listen I work hard to be sure I hear all sides of various political happenings Elli used to be a go to for me but now I must move on Please go... more

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    Hasile65
    United Statesa year ago
  • Latest episode

    Thank you Barb for your well described outcomes if we skirt the rule of law.

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    5
    Mofo41
    United States2 years ago
  • Leaving because of Elie Hoenig

    Hoenig gave fascist Trump legal cover. He will be well paid in order to maintain his plastic surgery costs. We are losing our democracy because Elie needs to pay for Botox and fillers. Or, because there is kompromat on him.

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    JackieLadybug
    United States2 years ago
  • Elie Honig

    I rate the podcast 5 stars, but I will no longer listen to Elie Honig.

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    WWWalsh
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into DOJ and court developments and the host's storytelling.
Overall sentiment highlights quality analysis and timely coverage of high-profile cases.
Listeners praise concise, engaging legal explanations and the host's prosecutor's perspective.
Some critics feel the show leans political during Trump-era discussions.
A few listeners express frustration with perceived partisan bias and timeline framing.

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Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered
Q: How would these cases play out regarding Trump's threats?
The biggest question heading into 2025 is whether the new administration will retaliate against figures like Jack Smith and Liz Cheney based on Trump's threats.
Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered
Q: Can you explain the terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione?
Mangione is charged with intentional murder under New York law, and the terrorism enhancement was argued based on his intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population.
Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered
Q: When the Supreme Court determines that it improvidently granted a case, how does that differ from when the court determines lack of standing?
Improvidently granted means the court realizes it should not have accepted the case post-grant, whereas standing involves whether the plaintiff has a recognizable legal injury.
Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered
Q: Given the outlandish lawsuits being pursued by Trump and his allies, why hasn't the media fought back by countersuing?
People can sue Trump for defamation if they can prove he made knowingly false statements that were damaging.
Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered
Q: If Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is ousted and House Republicans nominate Elon Musk to take the gavel, can such nomination pass constitutional muster?
Musk is almost certainly not going to become Speaker of the House, but theoretically, there's no legal bar to it.

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The episodes center on high-stakes American legal and political topics seen through a prosecutor's lens, with a strong focus on DOJ actions, federal investigations, and Supreme Court dynamics. Each analysis blends clear legal reasoning with blunt assessments of politics, court rulings, and policy implications, often weighing procedural nuance against political narratives. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate complex cases into accessible commentary, frequently addressing timely developments, transparency concerns, and the potential downstream effects on elections and governance. Potential listeners who want sharp, opinionated legal analysis tied to current events—without relying on guests for most episodes—will likely find ... more

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