Podcast · 658 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 17
by MeidasTouch Network · English
Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics. Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week.
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Legal AF Full Episode - 1/17/2026Legal AF episode covering (1) DOJ opposition to an independent monitor/special master for the Epstein Transparency Act and alleged noncompliance with document production deadlines, (2) Trump-related…18 Jan 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 25 chapters
GOP Judge Compares Trump to Slave-Catcher in RulingThe episode discusses a Massachusetts senior-status federal judge, Judge Young, ruling that high-level Trump administration officials (including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DHS Secretary…17 Jan 2026 · 15 min · 3 chapters
Trump’s Worst Fear is Here as Impeachment Threat GrowsThe episode argues that Kristi Noem faces growing impeachment threats, framed as Trump’s “worst fear.” Host Michael Popak (Legal AF / Midas Touch Network) claims three impeachment articles have been…16 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 3 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 1/14/2026The episode of Legal AF (1/14/2026) covers multiple legal and political stories, framed as challenges to the Trump administration’s “lawlessness” and attacks on civil rights.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 25 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 1/13/2026The host, Michael Popok, argues the Trump administration is “weaponizing” the U.S.14 Jan 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 25 chapters
Major Lawsuit Served on Trump by Dem SenatorSenator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia challenging Pete Hegseth’s censure letter and alleged threats to court-martial Kelly and strip his rank/pension, arguing it targets…13 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Trump Turns on His DOJ as It All ImplodesThe host alleges the U.S. Department of Justice is “imploding” under Donald Trump, with Pam Bondi sidelined and Todd Blanche taking over major DOJ matters.13 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 4 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 1/10/2026Legal AF episode focused on alleged Trump administration cover-ups and legal accountability, especially (1) Congress’s effort to force release of “Epstein files” in the Ghislaine Maxwell matter, (2)…11 Jan 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 32 chapters
Trump Stunned as Congress Runs to Court Over Epstein FilesThe episode discusses delays and alleged inconsistencies in the U.S.9 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 2 chapters
Furious Judge Throws Trump’s Lawyer Out in Open CourtA federal judge in New York, Lorna Schofield, rules that John Sarconi was illegally appointed as acting U.S.8 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode 1/7/2025Midweek Legal AF covers (1) the Minnesota killing of Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation, (2) Donald Trump’s Georgia attorney-fee bid after a dismissed case, (3) ongoing judicial backlash to…8 Jan 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 19 chapters
Trump DOJ Makes Shock Confession About ‘Missing’ FilesThe DOJ’s Epstein Transparency Act production is allegedly “shape-shifting,” with a late filing saying documents under review dropped from 5.2 million to about 2 million without explanation, raising…7 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 3 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 1/6/2026Michael Popok’s “The Intersection” episode focuses on the Jan. 6 oversight hearing (and what Democrats say it proves about Trump’s role), plus related legal/political fallout: Melania Trump’s…7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 19 chapters
Melania Trump Begs for Judge Cannon to Bail Her OutThe episode discusses Melania Trump’s federal-court filing in Michael Wolff’s $1 billion defamation case.6 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Trump's Top Venezuela Aide Turns Against Him on InvasionThe episode argues that the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy is driven by U.S. Big Oil rather than democracy.5 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 4 chapters
Chief Justice Throws Entire SCOTUS Under Bus in ReportA year-end critique of Chief Justice John Roberts’ federal judiciary report, arguing it ignores major conflicts involving the Supreme Court, lower courts, and the Trump administration, and instead…5 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Melania Trump in World of Hell in Lawsuit Donald Feared MostMelania Trump’s attempt to remove journalist Michael Wolff’s New York state defamation case into federal court, and whether that will allow discovery about her residency and lifestyle.5 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Trump’s Oil Company Takeover in Venezuela Fully ExposedThe episode argues that a Trump administration move against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro—framed in indictments as tied to cocaine trafficking and weapons—may instead be a pretext to gain control…5 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 1/3/2026The hosts argue the U.S. “invasion”/Delta Force extraction in Venezuela was unlawful because it allegedly lacked required congressional authorization, and was really a big-oil coup to seize Citgo and…4 Jan 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 26 chapters
Trump's DOJ Lawyers May Lose Law Licenses after AppealThe episode discusses a D.C. Circuit mandamus appeal over Chief Judge Jeb Boesberg’s criminal-contempt fact-finding in a case involving about 200 people allegedly disappeared from El Salvador without…1 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Judge Excoriates Trump in Open Court for Fed ClaimA legal update arguing that Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered the Trump administration not to defund or effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during an appeal,…1 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 12/31/2025Holiday edition of Legal AF focused on (1) Jack Smith’s released testimony video/transcript from the House Judiciary Committee and (2) Colorado state legal/political developments, including Colorado…1 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 19 chapters
Trump Judge's Role in Bribery Scandal Comes Back to Haunt HimAllegations that DOJ/Trump officials tried to cover up or enable a bribery scheme involving Tom Holman, and that incoming Trump transition teams delayed FBI background checks; also claims about Emil…1 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 12/30/2025Holiday edition of The Intersection with Michael Popok covering alleged “judge shopping” and DOJ corruption in Trump-related prosecutions; the Abrego Garcia case (vindictive prosecution and…31 Dec 2025 · 53 min · 26 chapters