Podcast · 657 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 23
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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Trump Cover Up of His Dark Past takes New Twist with AG LawsuitThe episode discusses Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatening to sue House Speaker Mike Johnson to force him to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won her late father’s seat…16 Oct 2025 · 19 min · 3 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 10/14/2025The Intersection with Michael Popok focuses on U.S. law/politics, especially Supreme Court voting-rights litigation (Louisiana “Calais” case), alleged DOJ leadership “implosion,” and multiple…15 Oct 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters
Trump Prosecutor’s Entire Career Could Be Over After Fatal MotionThe episode is about a new legal filing by former FBI Director James Comey seeking to challenge the appointment of Lindsay Halligan as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.15 Oct 2025 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Trump Screws Himself as Scheme Blows Up in His FaceThe episode argues that a leak about a potential John Bolton indictment is orchestrated by Donald Trump to retaliate for Bolton’s 2020 book and to cover up alleged compromises involving China.14 Oct 2025 · 19 min · 10 chapters
Appeals Court makes Decisive Ruling on Trump’s Chicago InvasionThe episode argues that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals limited Donald Trump’s use of the federalized, militarized Illinois National Guard under the Insurrection Act: the Guard can be…13 Oct 2025 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Trump Gets Publicly Shamed as He Gets Quickly RejectedThe episode argues Donald Trump is being publicly rejected and will never win the Nobel Peace Prize.13 Oct 2025 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Trump DOJ Put in Their Place as Arraignment Goes HorriblyThe episode argues that James Comey’s DOJ arraignment was mishandled and that the perjury case is weak, possibly vindictive.13 Oct 2025 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 10/11/2025The episode covers multiple Trump-era federal prosecutions and court fights, alleging “vindictive/selective prosecution” and DOJ dysfunction.12 Oct 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 21 chapters
Trump Targets His Own Judge After She Ends His PlanThe episode discusses the Oregon National Guard takeover case and Trump’s reaction to Judge Karen Immergut’s orders.10 Oct 2025 · 19 min · 7 chapters
Trump Indictment Instantly Crumbles Under ScrutinyThe episode argues that a newly unsealed federal indictment targeting New York Attorney General Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud is weak and politically motivated, and will likely be…10 Oct 2025 · 18 min · 7 chapters
NY AG Letitia James Indicted by Trump DOJ ProsecutorThe episode argues that the Trump DOJ is retaliating against New York Attorney General Letitia James by indicting her for alleged mortgage fraud in Virginia.9 Oct 2025 · 16 min · 4 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 10/8/2025Legal commentary on fast-moving federal court and political-legal developments, focusing on (1) James Comey’s indictment and the Eastern District of Virginia arraignment, (2) the Ninth Circuit appeal…9 Oct 2025 · 1 h 37 min · 30 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 10/7/2025The host, Michael Popok, criticizes Pam Bondi’s leadership of the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing it has been politicized and hollowed out.8 Oct 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 26 chapters
California AG Rob Bonta reacts to Late Night Court VictoryCalifornia AG Rob Bonta discusses Judge Immergut’s second temporary restraining order blocking Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying National Guard forces into Oregon/Portland, after an…6 Oct 2025 · 22 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 10/4/2025Legal ramifications of a government shutdown, including court impacts, Hatch Act/political messaging violations, and alleged vindictive prosecutions tied to Trump administration actions.5 Oct 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 26 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 10/1/2025Legal AF episode (10/1/2025) covers the federal government shutdown and its planned workforce cuts; Trump’s use of the military (including alleged Posse Comitatus Act violations) and a controversial…2 Oct 2025 · 1 h 11 min · 21 chapters
SCOTUS Rules Against Trump and Pauses His OrderThe U.S. Supreme Court issued a one-line order deferring Donald Trump’s request to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the status quo until at least January 2026, when oral argument…1 Oct 2025 · 14 min · 6 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 9/30/2025Michael Popok discusses Judge William G. Young’s 161-page First Amendment ruling (framed as a response to an anonymous June 19, 2025 postcard) and argues it blocks the Trump administration from…1 Oct 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 26 chapters
Trump Gets Absolutely Shamed in Fed Court by GOP JudgeA federal judge, Royce Lamber t (Republican, D.C.), issues a scathing order blocking the Trump administration’s reduction in force of over 500 Voice of America employees, finding the administration…30 Sep 2025 · 16 min · 4 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 9/27/2025Legal AF crossover episode focused on the James Comey indictment and alleged grand-jury/indictment defects; Supreme Court developments tied to birthright citizenship, foreign-aid funding, and Federal…28 Sep 2025 · 1 h 26 min · 28 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 9/24/2025Legal AF discusses alleged DOJ/FBI political targeting and cover-ups, including (1) a reported quid-pro-quo involving the appointment of Lindsay Halligan as Acting U.S.25 Sep 2025 · 1 h 28 min · 25 chapters
Trump Indictment Leaks of Former FBI DirectorAlleged Trump administration plan to use the Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Attorney office to indict political opponents before a statute of limitations expires, focusing on James Comey.25 Sep 2025 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Furious Fed Chair Drops Truth Bomb Trump Feared MostFederal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s Rhode Island remarks about mixed economic risks, cautioning against further rate cuts; markets react to expectations of additional cuts.24 Sep 2025 · 20 min · 7 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 9/23/2025The host argues that Jimmy Kimmel’s return symbolizes resistance to censorship and attacks on free speech under the Trump administration, then pivots to multiple legal/political scandals involving…24 Sep 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters