Podcast · 657 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 6
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 Suddenly Traps His Own AG PickThe podcast argues Donald Trump is blocking or undermining Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. Attorney General because Blanche won’t deliver a “super pardon”/release tied to the Jan.1 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Trump’s DOJ Suddenly Drops Reflecting Pool CaseThe DOJ’s motion to dismiss the indictment of former Olympic cyclist Davy Hearn over alleged malicious destruction of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool liner, and whether the failure was caused by…31 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Legal AF - 7/29/2026Legal AF episode focuses on (1) Senate Judiciary Committee action on DOJ nominee Todd Blanche, (2) BBC defamation litigation and discovery disputes, (3) Trump’s E.30 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 17 chapters
Legal AF 7/25/2026Legal AF episode focuses on alleged cover-ups and legal fights tied to Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Todd Blanche’s DOJ role, plus related claims about international child sex trafficking…26 Jul 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 36 chapters
Trump Screwed as Reflecting Pool Confession Sinks CaseThe episode argues that the federal prosecution of former Olympic cyclist Davey Hearn over alleged vandalism to Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C.25 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Jack Smith Criminal Referral Instantly ImplodesThe episode argues that a House Judiciary Committee “criminal referral” targeting Todd Blanche (for attorney general) is actually a tactic by MAGA Republicans to pressure DOJ to indict former special…25 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 4 chapters
Trump Files Emergency Motion over $50 Million Assault VerdictMichael Popak discusses Donald Trump’s emergency motion to the Second Circuit to block enforcement of a $5.8 million sex-abuse verdict for E.24 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Legal AF 7/22/2026Legal AF episode covering (1) Todd Blanche’s DOJ/Epstein-related handling and a “Block Blanche” push ahead of his Attorney General confirmation, (2) Alan Dershowitz’s role and alleged attacks on…23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 33 chapters
Epstein Survivor Tells All as Hidden FBI Tapes SurfaceDanny Bensky, an Epstein survivor, rebuts Todd Blanche’s DOJ confirmation testimony, alleging DOJ obstruction and survivor mistreatment; discusses claims about FBI training videos used to redact…23 Jul 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Judge Turns the Tables on Trump in His Own $10b LawsuitThe episode covers a Miami federal court ruling in Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a “Panorama” clip.23 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 3 chapters
Trump DOJ Makes Fatal Move in Epstein CaseDOJ’s response to Judge Emmett Sullivan in Katie Fang’s lawsuit over alleged noncompliance with the Epstein File Transparency Act, focusing on missing/withheld categories of documents and DOJ’s…22 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Trump Moves to Block Blanche’s Testimony in Epstein Files Case?The DOJ, led by Todd Blanche and second-in-command Stan Woodward, allegedly seeks to block or delay Katie Fang’s efforts to compel compliance with the Epstein File Transparency Act and Judge Emmett…21 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
Trump Blows Up Case With Shocking AdmissionThe host argues Donald Trump has effectively admitted the Qatar-leased Air Force One is unsafe and that security corners were cut, undermining a criminal case involving the New York Times’ reporters…21 Jul 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
Trump Loses it as CNN Scheme is Suddenly BlockedThe episode argues that a proposed Paramount–Warner Bros merger is being challenged on two fronts: antitrust and alleged corruption tied to Donald Trump.20 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Legal AF 7/18/2026The episode covers Donald Trump’s “declassified” national address about the 2020 election, arguing there’s no evidence of hacking of votes or tabulation; it also discusses the Todd Blanche (Blanche)…19 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 33 chapters
Trump DOJ Faces Reckoning over Fraud on CourtMichael Popak discusses a 56-page order by Judge Williams (Miami) sanctioning Donald Trump’s lawyers and calling into question a “weaponization fund” agreement, alleging fraud on the court and…18 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Todd Blanche Under Fire as Judges Seek Ethics ReviewSpecial Legal AF episode on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General confirmation hearing, focusing on ethics and accountability efforts: bar complaints in New York, a federal judge’s findings about…17 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
Trump's FBI Panics as WH ScramblesLegal AF discusses Kash Patel’s alleged misconduct and the White House’s handling of him, framed as “Trump’s FBI panics as WH scrambles.” It claims Patel tried to stay in the spotlight after Lindsey…17 Jul 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Legal AF 7/15/2026The episode covers Day 1 of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for Attorney General (or deputy/acting DOJ leadership), arguing it was a “sham” process designed to ensure confirmation despite…16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 38 chapters
Blanche Faces Instant Karma over Trump's Twisted PastLegal AF discusses Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing and alleges he mishandled/covered up the Epstein child sex trafficking case tied to Donald Trump, including refusing to meet with…15 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 5 chapters
Trump’s Spin on Federal Judge’s Ruling Falls ApartSenate Judiciary Committee grilling of Todd Blanche over Judge Williams’ 56-page order finding bad faith/fraud in the creation of the “Jan 6th Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and the implications for a…15 Jul 2026 · 18 min · 3 chapters
Trump Survivor Finally Gets Her MoneyE. Jean Carroll receives a court-ordered $5.6 million damages payment from Donald Trump after years of appeals and a denied stay request; the episode argues this is a “win” despite Trump’s attempts…14 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 6 chapters
Blanche Under Fire as Federal Judge Calls Out His Conduct and Another Weighs ContemptThe episode discusses the rapid escalation of the Katie Fang vs. Todd Blanche case over the Epstein File Transparency Act.14 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Trump Panics as he faces Blanche Nomination NightmareThe episode is about how the death of Senator Lindsey Graham could derail Donald Trump’s judicial nominee Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation.13 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters