Main Justice

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  • Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the criminal cases against Trump wind down and his new administration comes to power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.
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  • Main Justice

    Main Justice
    Jan 7 2025

    As the political landscape transforms and Donald Trump’s criminal cases wind down, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord shift focus to keep watch on the incoming president and how his Department of Justice will use the law to move his agenda forward. With this realignment comes a new name: Main Justice. In this episode, Andrew and Mary explain what Main Justice is before breaking down the barrage of incoming news, from Trump's pending New York sentencing to his attempt to stop the public release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report. They also give a taste of the broader scope they plan to cover, with analysis of Trump’s unusual filing in the Supreme Court, urging a pause in the TikTok ban until he takes office.

    Also, note to listeners: since the time of our recording, a New York Appellate judge has denied a stay of Trump’s sentencing. You can read that decision HERE.

    This podcast will still cover any lingering issues around Trump’s criminal and civil cases, and you’ll continue to find new episodes in the “Prosecuting Donald Trump” feed. It will now just fall under the name “Main Justice”. So if you haven't already, follow the feed to receive weekly episodes.
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    51 mins
  • Reflecting on 2024 with Dahlia Lithwick

    Reflecting on 2024 with Dahlia Lithwick
    Dec 31 2024

    In this final episode of 2024, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord are joined by Dahlia Lithwick, Slate Senior Editor and host of the Amicus podcast. Together, they take stock of the legal hills and valleys of this past year, and the role the Supreme Court played in how Donald Trump’s criminal cases were litigated. They also take a beat to consider the impact of legal journalism in the year ahead and the responsibility of legacy media to continue to hold power to account.

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    50 mins
  • The Pardon Power

    The Pardon Power
    Dec 24 2024

    After a quick review of the Georgia Court of Appeals decision disqualifying Fani Willis from Donald Trump’s criminal case based on an appearance of impropriety, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord are joined by NYU Law professor and Dean Emeritus, Trevor Morrison. The discussion revolves around the limits and scope of the presidential pardon power, the legal precedence of a blanket pardon for crimes not yet adjudicated, and whether a president can in fact, pardon himself.

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    44 mins

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Excellent Analysis

Weissman and McCord help break down the numerous cases involving Trump. Their thoughtful analysis, careful descriptions, and thorough background on the issues make the news and developments digestible and understandable. Their warm banter adds a welcome bit of levity during this long, winding journey. Thank you!

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Essential

It's important to find trusted, experienced voices as we move through these important legal cases involving Donald Trump and his coconspirators. Andrew and Mary's years in government and law make them essential to my sources for correct information about the process. I'm grateful that I have the time to read court documents as a retired person and I look to them for explanations and implications of what's happening in these prosecutions. This is a good podcast to choose if you want this information but don't have time to listen to a bunch of them. They are good teachers and good citizens.

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Great info on what’s happening.

Love the knowledge that both hosts being to the podcast. I do really respect their opinions and views. It’s so helpful to break down some of the more dense JD thing for us. Thank you for spending your time sharing with us!

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must listen!

I look forward to every new release! Andrew and Mary are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and I love hearing their analysis. They are also hilarious! So good!

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Gotta love Mary

these podcasts are so good... I look forward to every new release of this information

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Thank You

Thank you for recording this in your wonderful voice. I will listen to it several times.

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right here

this is important to the future of democracy. do not miss it, it is real.

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Informative and useful, but also hilarious

These two disarmingly brilliant experts are also tremendously funny and I always come away having had a good giggle. important in these trying times!

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great work

done very well, good listening, the guys have lots of great info and facts dealing on this subject

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The best podcast

My go-to for all things newsworthy. I know the truth when I hear it though what does that mean anymore? I count on you to fill in the blanks where my MCAT score doesn’t help, hmm most of the time.
Thank you both so much!

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