Podcast · 657 episodes
Legal AF by MeidasTouch, page 8
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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Legal AF - 7/1/2026World Cup “counter-programming” plus legal news roundup: (1) John O. Brennan’s lawsuit seeking preservation of documents tied to Trump/DOJ/Kash Patel; (2) Supreme Court finality in E.2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 22 chapters
Trump Attacks SCOTUS after Federal Election Takeover is BlockedSpecial edition of Legal AF analyzing recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting mail-in voting and campaign finance/dark money, plus broader implications for democracy and federal election…1 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 9 chapters
Trump Abandoned as Supreme Court Refuses RescueThe Supreme Court’s refusal to overturn Donald Trump’s New York sex-abuse/defamation judgment in the E.1 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Supreme Court Defies Trump and Upholds Birthright CitizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court (6-3) upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting arguments associated with Donald Trump that a baby born in the U.S.30 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Blanche Hit with Lawsuit he Feared before HearingLegal AF special edition on whether acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is fit to be confirmed as U.S.30 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
Trump Runs into Four Straight Losses on Voting TakeoverLegal AF special edition on federal court fights against Donald Trump’s alleged election “takeover” efforts, focusing on (1) use of federal databases for voter/citizenship data, (2) mail-in ballot…29 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Trump Stunned by SCOTUS in Multiple RulingsThe episode argues the U.S. Supreme Court issued three major rulings that dealt setbacks to Donald Trump. Topic 1: Mail-in ballots (Watson v. Mississippi, 5-4, opinion by Amy Coney Barrett).29 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Legal AF - 6/27/2026Legal AF discusses court accountability in the Epstein Transparency Act case (Katie Fang v.28 Jun 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 21 chapters
Katie Phang Discusses Major Win in Epstein Documents Release CaseKatie Phang discusses her legal win against the Trump administration/DOJ (Todd Blanche) to obtain unredacted Epstein-related documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, arguing the ruling…27 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Hundreds of Judges Swarm Trump DOJFormer and sitting federal judges are coordinating “friend of the court” support to push back against alleged DOJ and Trump administration misconduct, including criminal contempt proceedings and…27 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Trump Spirals as Katie Phang Wins Knock Out Injunction Forcing Release of Epstein FilesKatie Phang wins a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration (DOJ) requiring release or justification for withholding Epstein Transparency Act records; the episode frames it as a…26 Jun 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
Lawsuit Demands Reveal of Epstein CommunicationsThe episode argues that new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits could expose Todd Blanche’s alleged role in covering up communications tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and in…26 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 12 chapters
Trump Torched by Judge for Refusing OathThe episode discusses a federal judge’s refusal to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the “anti-weaponization” (Jan 6) settlement fund.25 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 3 chapters
Legal AF - 6/24/2026Legal AF (6/24/2026) covers multiple legal and political flashpoints.25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 17 chapters
Trump Name Removed from Kennedy CenterThe episode covers a federal court dispute over the Kennedy Center’s facade and programming after a “Trump” name was removed. Topic includes Judge Cooper’s orders, a joint status report by Rep.24 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 3 chapters
ACLU Scores Major Supreme Court Victory in Landmark 9-0 DecisionLegal AF discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s rare 9-0 decision (written by Justice Neil Gorsuch) holding that a person who uses marijuana and has a gun in secure storage cannot be criminally…24 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Trump Criminal Contempt Proceedings ResumeThe episode discusses a U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit en banc rehearing in a criminal contempt matter involving the Trump administration.24 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 5 chapters
Blanche Sued Over Ties to Epstein and Judge CannonThe episode discusses a Freedom of Information Act fight over Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s role in handling “Epstein files” and related DOJ matters.23 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
Trump DOJ Openly Defies Kennedy Center OrderA joint court filing alleges the Kennedy Center is openly defying Judge Cooper’s permanent injunction removing Donald Trump’s name, including leaving a semi-permanent tarp/scaffolding, allegedly…23 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 4 chapters
Trump DOJ Accidentally Admits Conspiracy in New Court FilingThe host argues that the Trump DOJ’s filing in the Eastern District of Virginia “accidentally” confirms a conspiracy/collusion around the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and that this will be used in a…22 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 5 chapters
Trump DOJ Cornered by Four Separate JudgesThe episode argues that four federal judges are actively pushing back against the Trump DOJ in the Anti-Weaponization Fund litigation, citing alleged fraud on the court, grand jury abuse, and false…22 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Legal AF - 6/20/2026The episode argues that Democrats and federal judges are (or must be) pushing back against the Trump administration’s legal and political actions.21 Jun 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 23 chapters
Federal Judges Weigh Special Prosecutor Probe into Trump DOJThe episode argues that federal judges may need to appoint independent special prosecutors because the DOJ and Chicago U.S.21 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
Popok and Don Lemon Analyze Trump DOJ Tactics, Media Pressure, and Newsom ProbeThe episode is a special Legal AF discussion about alleged Trump-DOJ pressure on journalists and political opponents, plus alleged prosecutorial misconduct in federal cases.20 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 18 chapters