Podcast · 657 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 5
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 Faces Court Challenge Over Kennedy Center Renaming in “Breathtaking Act of Defiance”The episode (Legal AF) discusses a court fight over the Kennedy Center’s planned renaming/inscriptions tying it to Donald Trump after Judge Cooper’s injunction.21 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Trump Called out for Blatant Contempt in Open CourtThe episode argues that the Trump-controlled Kennedy Center board is violating a federal court order and the Kennedy Center’s organic statute by trying to restore Donald Trump’s name on the building…21 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Trump Called Out for Blatant Contempt of Order in Open CourtA legal dispute over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the Trump-controlled board is violating Judge Chris Cooper’s order and the Kennedy Center’s organic statute by…20 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF 8/20/26Legal AF episode covering multiple law-and-politics disputes: (1) the federal case seeking to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey over alleged “true threat” speech tied to “8647,” (2) a court…20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 21 chapters
Trump DOJ Just Let Secret Plan SlipThe episode argues that newly confirmed DOJ attorney general Todd Blanche will not truly “kill” an anti-weaponization compensation fund for Jan.20 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Trump Adds Novels and TV Clips to Case Against Comey in Effort to Strengthen IndictmentThe episode argues the DOJ’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is weak and vindictive, claiming prosecutors improperly rely on Comey’s fiction and public appearances rather than credible…19 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Judge Signals Major Epstein Reckoning for TrumpA D.C. federal judge (Judge Sullivan) is pressuring the DOJ over incomplete production of Epstein-related records, with potential orders for millions of unreleased documents, including material tied…19 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Relationship With Female StafferThe episode argues that Donald Trump is facing scrutiny over his relationship with a 35-year-old staffer, Natalie Harp, and contrasts her frequent public presence with Melania Trump’s apparent…19 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Federal Judge Weighs Ordering DOJ to Release Millions of Epstein DocumentsA special Legal AF episode about a federal judge (Judge Sullivan, D.C.) considering whether to order the DOJ to release “whole categories” of Epstein-related documents, after DOJ repeatedly failed to…19 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Trump Faces Legal Disaster as His Own Words Are Used Against Him in New LawsuitABC, Disney, and eight ABC-owned stations sue the Trump administration and FCC chair Brendan Carr in D.C.18 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Supreme Court Rebukes Trump in Case He FearedThe episode covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s 9-0 decision rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to reconsider an earlier denial of his appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation/sexual-abuse-related case.17 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Legal AF 8/15/26Legal AF episode focused on Trump-related litigation and transparency fights, especially (1) BBC’s defamation case seeking depositions of Trump family members and alleging they’re evading service via…16 Aug 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 17 chapters
Trump Blindsided by Emergency MotionThe episode argues that Donald Trump is trying to undermine the Supreme Court’s birthright-citizenship ruling (Barbara v.14 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Legal AF 8/12/26Legal AF discusses Trump-era “accountability” and DOJ actions against political rivals, focusing on (1) Todd Blanche’s DOJ leadership and press-conference responses in the James Comey “86-47”…13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 27 chapters
Trump & Blanche Instantly Countered as Blanche Takes Over DOJThe episode argues that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. Attorney General enabled Donald Trump’s legal protections and should trigger impeachment and court challenges.12 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
Trump Stunned by IRS Auditors as Blanche Ghosts HimThe episode argues that Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche arranged illegal “immunity” for Donald Trump and his family from IRS audits and tax-collection, and that IRS auditors and watchdog groups…11 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Trump Backs Down as BBC Lawsuits Implodes in His FaceThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s BBC defamation lawsuit is collapsing after a Miami federal judge (Judge Altman) granted an emergency motion that delays discovery of Trump trust/tax/financial…11 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Legal AF - 8/8/2026Legal challenges involving Trump administration actions and related court rulings, focusing on (1) Katie Fang’s Epstein Transparency Act case against the DOJ, (2) the DC Circuit’s pause of Trump’s…9 Aug 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 20 chapters
Legal AF - 8/5/2026Senate confirmation fight over Todd Blanche as Attorney General; Trump v. IRS “collusive settlement” and sanctions; Jan.6 Aug 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 27 chapters
Trump & Blanche's Desperate Attempt to Cheat NominationThe episode reports on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s attempt to secure confirmation by “rescinding” a May 18, 2026 Jan.4 Aug 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Compliance Expert Exposes Trump's Money Laundering ScamThe episode argues that Capital One closed Donald Trump’s accounts due to anti-money-laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act/Patriot Act “suspicious activity” concerns, and that Trump’s lawsuit forced…3 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 4 chapters
Federal Judges Break Silence on Trump DOJ NightmareFederal judges and their families are being targeted through Trump-aligned rhetoric and DOJ/DHS tactics, including alleged disinformation and “wanted” style posts by DHS General Counsel James…3 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 5 chapters
Trump AG Faces Reckoning From Fed Up JudgeThe episode argues that Trump’s Attorney General nominee/figure Todd Blanche is escalating conflicts with federal judges after U.S. attorneys were fired under the Federal Vacancy Reform Act.3 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Legal AF - 8/01/2026Legal AF discusses the DOJ’s dismissal of a criminal case against two-time Olympic canoeist David Hearn over alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, and broader claims about…2 Aug 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 28 chapters