Podcast · 656 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 27
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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Major Whistleblowers Drop Damning Info on Trump LawyerSenate confirmation push for Emil Bovee (Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer; Todd Blanche’s former law partner) to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, amid DOJ independence concerns and new…29 Jul 2025 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Ghislaine Runs to SCOTUS and Demands Urgent HearingThe episode discusses Ghislaine Maxwell’s petition for an “urgent hearing” before the U.S.28 Jul 2025 · 23 min · 7 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/26/2025The episode argues the U.S. Department of Justice acted unusually to protect convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell after Donald Trump allegedly sought a “queen for a day” immunity deal,…27 Jul 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 18 chapters
Trump Holds Secret Meeting to Take Over NetworkMichael Popok argues that Trump pressured the FCC to approve Skydance/Larry Ellison’s son’s purchase of Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes only after a “promise” that CBS would become pro-Trump, undermining…26 Jul 2025 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Cornered Trump Buried by His Own ScandalsMichael Popok argues the Trump-aligned U.S. Department of Justice is “corrupt to its core,” using recent DOJ appointments and civil-rights/immigration actions as evidence, culminating in an alleged…26 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 11 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/23/2025Legal AF Midweek live Q&A (7/23/2025) covering: (1) Epstein/Maxwell document releases and “Epstein files” litigation; (2) New Jersey U.S.24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 26 min · 22 chapters
Trump Shut Down by Judge in Epstein Cover-UpThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s efforts to frame the Epstein case as “transparent” are being blocked by federal judges who refuse to unseal grand jury transcripts.24 Jul 2025 · 18 min · 5 chapters
Trump Top Advisor Busted Betting Against Own DealsThe episode argues that Cantor Fitzgerald (run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s sons) is profiting from betting against Trump’s tariff policy by buying companies’ claims for tariff overpayments…23 Jul 2025 · 17 min · 6 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 7/22/2025Michael Popok covers alleged Trump administration cover-ups and political interference tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case; congressional recess and potential recess appointments; Alina Habba’s blocked…23 Jul 2025 · 56 min · 16 chapters
Total Horror Breaks Out at Trump Florida GulagThe episode condemns alleged abuses in Trump administration immigration detention in South Florida, citing reports by The Guardian and Human Rights Watch, plus Americans for Immigration Justice.22 Jul 2025 · 16 min · 4 chapters
Panicked Trump’s Lawsuit Over Epstein Secrets Instantly BackfiresThe host argues Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (Rupert Murdoch/Dow Jones) over a 2003 “handmade birthday card” tied to Jeffrey Epstein will backfire, triggering…21 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Hidden Details of Trump WSJ Lawsuit Surface…Leaks?!Michael Popak analyzes Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, alleging “hidden details” in the filing and possible coordinated corroboration tied to the 2003 Trump…21 Jul 2025 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Trump Insider Blows Whistle on Dark Past on Live TVThe episode discusses claims that Donald Trump is connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s files and that media outlets (including the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch’s papers) published a “naughty”…21 Jul 2025 · 17 min · 4 chapters
Trump Faces Humiliating Defeat by Reporter in LawsuitA New York federal judge rejects Donald Trump’s copyright claims over Bob Woodward’s “Trump tapes,” ruling against him on a motion to dismiss, while allowing a possible third amended complaint.21 Jul 2025 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/19/2025The episode dissects Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein-related “birthday album/scrapbook” story, arguing the suit is…20 Jul 2025 · 1 h 22 min · 26 chapters
Trump Scared of SCOTUS Ruling Devises New PlanThe host argues Donald Trump is pressuring to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell before his May 2026 term ends, but claims a May Supreme Court ruling “ring-fenced” Powell from being fired only…20 Jul 2025 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Trump Lawyer Is Toast at Her Final Meeting of Career?!! Ask ChatGPTThe episode analyzes whether Alina Habba’s interim U.S. attorney nomination for New Jersey will be extended or blocked, focusing on the 120-day confirmation window, “blue slip” Senate protocol, and…19 Jul 2025 · 16 min · 9 chapters
Trump DOJ Throws Him to the Wolves After Cover-UpThe episode argues the Trump DOJ is trying to suppress or “cover up” the Jeffrey Epstein case after a Supreme Court filing by Solicitor General John Sauer, and claims this connects to potential…19 Jul 2025 · 20 min · 7 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/16/2025The episode argues that the Trump administration is systematically weakening DOJ ethics and oversight, enabling corruption, while escalating ICE enforcement in Los Angeles through allegedly…17 Jul 2025 · 1 h 18 min · 28 chapters
The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 7/15/2025Michael Popok discusses the Epstein scandal and alleged Trump-Epstein cover-up; DOJ/FBI actions and “draining” of DOJ staff; the nomination fight over Emil Bove to the Third Circuit; Supreme Court…16 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 18 chapters
Legal AF Full Episode - 7/12/2025Legal AF episode argues that (1) the DOJ/FBI leadership conflict is tied to the release/withholding of Jeffrey Epstein-related “files” and a supposed “Epstein list,” and (2) Trump administration…13 Jul 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 22 chapters
Secret Incriminating Texts Inside Trump DOJ Surface!!!The episode alleges that Donald Trump’s DOJ leadership, specifically Emil Bovee (nominated to the Third Circuit), directed or enabled lawyers to defy or undermine court orders in…12 Jul 2025 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Wow! Supreme Court Justice Turns Against Court in PublicThe episode argues that Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is publicly warning that the “state of our democracy” is deteriorating due to attacks on the judiciary, weakening of rule-of-law…12 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Judge Gives Middle Finger to Supreme Court in Major RulingThe episode argues that Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is “kicking butt” through dissents that warn about threats to democracy, rule of law, and separation of powers, including executive…12 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 5 chapters