Podcast · 657 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 26
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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Yikes! Trump Caught Cooking the Books in New ReportThe episode argues that Trump’s claims about improved household finances are misleading, citing a Congressional Budget Office analysis that projects poorer outcomes for low-income Americans and…13 Aug 2025 · 19 min · 8 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 8/12/2025The episode “The Intersection with Michael Popok” covers (1) a three-day federal trial in San Francisco over Trump administration alleged violations of the Posse Comitatus Act (domestic use of U.S.13 Aug 2025 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Trump Gets Nightmare News in Epstein Case From Judge He Fears MostThe episode argues that the Trump administration is mishandling and trying to suppress information about Jeffrey Epstein, including alleged cover-ups and redactions of Trump’s name in FBI-reviewed…12 Aug 2025 · 20 min · 6 chapters
Judge Makes Order on Ghislaine That Trump FearedThe episode centers on a federal judge’s order rejecting the Trump administration’s attempt to mislead the public about “Epstein files” versus Maxwell grand jury transcripts.12 Aug 2025 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Trump Forced Into Surprise Criminal Trial Starting NowA legal/political commentary on a historic, first-of-its-kind criminal trial alleging Donald Trump’s administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C.11 Aug 2025 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Trump FBI Pick's Dirty Secret SurfacesThe episode argues that Kash Patel, newly confirmed FBI director, had a “dirty secret” tied to his testimony before a grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago records case.11 Aug 2025 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Trump Sinks to New Low With Shock AppointmentsThe episode argues that the Trump administration is retaliating against political enemies by using the Department of Justice to open “mortgage fraud” probes and other investigations, alleging abuse…11 Aug 2025 · 18 min · 10 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 8/9/2025Legal AF discusses multiple legal/political conflicts under the Trump administration, arguing the DOJ is being used to target Democratic leaders and distract from Epstein-related developments and…10 Aug 2025 · 1 h 20 min · 31 chapters
Trump Secret Deal with Ghislaine SurfacesThe episode argues that Donald Trump is moving toward a pardon/immunity deal for convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, framed as a “slow motion pardon.” Key claims: Maxwell filed that…8 Aug 2025 · 15 min · 3 chapters
Trump Sets Trap His Own DOJ Will Bury Itself InThe episode argues that Pam Bondi’s planned criminal investigation into Barack Obama and other Democrats over alleged Russia-related election interference would violate the DOJ’s prosecution manual.8 Aug 2025 · 18 min · 7 chapters
Trump Plan Shut Down by Federal Judge in Florida?!?The episode argues that the Trump administration is trying to “cute up” harsh immigration enforcement.8 Aug 2025 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF Full Epsiode - 8/6/2025Legal AF Midweek Edition (8/6/2025) covers (1) the Epstein/Maxwell case and DOJ transparency, (2) alleged federal/state revenge-porn threats involving Rep.7 Aug 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 26 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 8/5/2025Michael Popok discusses (1) new reporting and “receipts” around Ghislaine Maxwell and alleged political pressure toward a pardon, (2) Trump “folding” in the Wall Street Journal/Rupert Murdoch…6 Aug 2025 · 52 min · 18 chapters
Trump AG Accidentally Exposes Him in Epstein FilingThe episode argues that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s federal filing in the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell matter undermines Donald Trump’s public claims about “Epstein files” and grand jury…6 Aug 2025 · 17 min · 3 chapters
Trump Instantly Folds in Case Against MurdochThe episode discusses Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit in Miami against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a front-page report about Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday scrapbook.5 Aug 2025 · 18 min · 7 chapters
Texas Dems Respond to GOP Arrest WarrantsThe episode argues that Texas Republicans’ redistricting map unlawfully removed five Democratic seats and that Texas Democratic lawmakers are using “quorum busting” (walkouts) to block the vote.5 Aug 2025 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Trump Hit with Instant Karma for Awful PlanThe host argues Trump “Trumponomics” is failing due to deteriorating job numbers, rising consumer prices, manufacturing slowdown, and tariff impacts, leading to stagflation risk; claims Trump’s…5 Aug 2025 · 15 min · 3 chapters
Trump Kills His Last Chance with Biggest Blunder YetThe episode argues that “Trumponomics” is failing after revised Bureau of Labor Statistics job reports showed 258,000 jobs “disappeared,” leaving far smaller gains (19,000 in June, 14,000 in May, and…4 Aug 2025 · 14 min · 3 chapters
Trump Lawsuit Backfires in His Face as Judge Rips Him ApartThe Trump administration’s lawsuits targeting “sanctuary” cities/states for allegedly blocking federal immigration enforcement, and an early setback in Illinois where Judge Lindsey Jenkins dismisses…4 Aug 2025 · 17 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 8/2/2025The hosts discuss legal and political fallout involving Donald Trump and the GOP, focusing on (1) Epstein/Maxwell-related cover-up allegations, (2) Trump’s tariff authority and a Federal Circuit case…3 Aug 2025 · 1 h 39 min · 30 chapters
Trump Hit with Instant Karma for Awful PlanThe episode argues “Trumponomics” is failing, citing weak job reports, rising inflation, manufacturing slowdown, and tariff fallout; it claims Trump’s reported job gains were “fake and phony,” and…3 Aug 2025 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Trump Gets Ripped to Shreds on Tariffs by Appeals CourtA Federal Circuit Court of Appeals (11-judge en banc panel) is poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs, arguing they exceed presidential authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers…2 Aug 2025 · 17 min · 3 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/30/2025Rapid-fire legal and political news, centered on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and its connections to Donald Trump; congressional efforts to force release of Epstein records; Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal…31 Jul 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 22 chapters
Trump Lawyers Kill Their Own Careers with Latest MoveThe episode alleges the Trump administration and DOJ lawyers retaliated against Chief Judge Beryl A. Boesberg (D.C.31 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 7 chapters