Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

Donald Trump is finally indicted in federal district court for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Glenn reads off the 4 counts he is charged with and the description of the 6 co-conspirators. He then gives his predictions about who the co-conspirators are and wonders if they are already charged but still under seal. He also talks about his history with the Washington DC judge assigned to the case - Tanya Chutkan. Then, reading through the indictment - we see witnesses who have given evidence of Trump's crimes to the prosecutors. Glenn highlights the most important ones and tells us why the evidence is crucial to the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a recent interview, Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis says that she will announce charging decisions by September 1st in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. Glenn says the judge in the case has cleared the way for her indictment. Then during an interview on MSNBC, 2024 Presidential hopeful Chris Christie said former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows seems to be cooperating with federal prosecutors. Glenn agrees with Christie and points out a few reasons why he may be right.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal prosecutors have added a bonus indictment against Donald Trump - charging him and his employees with trying to erase video evidence of people hiding boxes of classified documents. Glenn explains why this is a key factor to the case. Then, he discusses conspiracy charges. These crimes have special rules because there is more than one person involved. Glenn gives a Team Justice class on conspiracy cases, how it applies to Trump, and why the law bends normal court rules for this type of charge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time in our longform weekend podcast, Glenn again recaps the legal stories of the week. First up: Rudy Giuliani has admitted in court that he lied about 2 Georgia election workers - Shay Moss and Ruby Freeman. Glenn says this warms his heart. Second: Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty after his plea breaks down in court. Glenn explains - this actually happens a lot more often than you think. Third: We knew that there was a search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago. But when a court filing was unsealed this week we learned there were actually EIGHT search warrants obtained in connection with the investigation of Trump's documents crimes. Glenn wonders - so what's with the other seven search warrants? And fourth: The new Trump indictment includes new counts of obstruction and willful retention of national defense information. Prosecutors also added a third defendant to the case: Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira, who they say schemed with Trump and his valet, Walt Nauta, to conceal the footage from investigators. Glenn explains how the law works for co-conspirators. Then winding it up, another discussion on reform. Republicans in congress attempted to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden and change our democracy to a dictatorship. They asked for pardons because they knew they broke the law. Glenn says "Is personal responsibility in today's Republican party an oxymoron?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recently unsealed court motion reveals that the Department of Justice obtained and executed 8 search warrants while investigating Donald Trump's obstruction and documents crimes. The warrants and affidavits were filed in connection with the federal case involving Trump's mishandling of classified documents. We know about the warrant at Mar-a-Lago because Trump told everyone - but what were the other seven? Glenn guesses that the other warrants were not for his other properties because Trump would have blabbed about it and grifted off it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows seems to be out of the public eye lately. Glenn wonders if he will be a star prosecution witness against Donald Trump at trial or will he be a co-defendant with Trump when the January 6th indictment drops? Meadows has testified to a federal grand jury hearing evidence about the plot to overthrow Biden's win in the 2020 election. Glenn questions if he plead the 5th when he testified or did he flip on Trump and tell them everything. He points out a few clues that show he was probably uncooperative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump received a target letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith warning him he's about to be indicted for his illegal schemes to try and stay in power after the 2020 election. Glenn breaks down the 3 charges in the letter. Then, as the January 6th House Select Committee wrapped up their investigation - they referred some of Trump's crimes to the Department of Justice. One of the charges they referred was left out of the target letter sent to Trump. Glenn explains - there's a reason that this one charge is very important.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's longform weekend podcast - Glenn recaps the Trump legal stories of the week. First, Glenn talks about Florida Judge Aileen Cannon who has made a ruling on when the classified documents trial should be held. Glenn says she split the difference between both parties. Next, there's new information about Trump's Georgia state election crimes as reports now say that DA Fani Willis will bring RICO charges to the table when indictments are announced. Then, Glenn discusses Donald Trump revealing he received a target letter warning him he is about to be indicted for trying to overturn Biden's win in the 2020 election. Glenn explains what target letters are and explores the 3 different charges that are listed in the target letter. And finally, Glenn talks about the need to reform ethics in government. Trump committed many crimes and the GOP ignored it as it happened. How can we fix this in the future? Glenn talks about his idea to reform ethics in government, misprision of a felony, and adding 22 words to the oath of office to make government workers more accountable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments from the prosecutors and from Donald Trump's attorneys about what date his classified documents case should go to trial. Glenn gives his take on the timing. Plus, Donald Trump's new favorite legal mantra. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump has announced that he's been officially informed that he's a target of the federal insurrection investigation. Glenn says this means Special Counsel Jack Smith is ready to ask the grand jury to indict him for inciting the January 6th riots at the capitol and for his part in trying to overturn Biden's win in the 2020 election. Now Trump has some big decisions to make and he has 4 days to decide. Will he appear before the grand jury to testify? Glenn explains what he thinks Trump will do and what will happen next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump recently complained on his website Truth Social, that he is being treated unfairly because Biden wasn't being charged for having classified documents. During his rant, Trump asked why Biden wasn't being charged with the Insurrection Act. Did he say the wrong thing and accidentally spill the beans because he got a target letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith? Then, Glenn talks about the probe into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner testified before the grand jury and was asked if Trump knew the election wasn't stolen. Is it possible that Jared lied and could be facing charges now as well?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's longform weekend podcast - Glenn gives us his usual legal recap of the week. First story: Dueling briefs. Attorneys for Donald Trump have filed a motion in court to try to postpone his Florida classified documents trial. Following this, Special Counsel Jack Smith replied with his own brief telling Judge Cannon - Trump's filing had no legal basis to postpone the trial indefinitely. Second story: House Blames FBI. During a tense hearing - the House judiciary committee led by congressman Jim Jordan accused FBI Director Chris Wray of being partisan. Are they discrediting the FBI to help Trump in the January 6th investigation? Or are they hoping to interfere with the January 6th probe because they are afraid they will be charged? Then, Fulton County DA Fani Willis has impaneled 2 grand juries in the Georgia election tampering probe. Glenn explains what a grand jury is and what the 5th Amendment says about them. He gives us a master class on how they are selected and how they decide on cases.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorneys for Donald Trump have filed a motion in court asking to postpone his Florida classified documents trial indefinitely. Glenn says the excuses he gave Judge Eileen Cannon are ridiculous. Then, it seems the Department of Justice has finally righted a wrong and changed their minds in the E. Jean Carroll case. They have now decided to abandon plans to defend Trump in the lawsuit - saying in a court filing that they no longer believe he was acting within the scope of his presidential duties when he defamed her in 2019. Glenn says "Better late than never!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Counsel Jack Smith is investigating a tumultuous Oval Office meeting back in December of 2020 where Donald Trump was plotting to remain in power by stealing state voting machines to claim voter fraud. Even though no voting machines were ever actually taken - Glenn explains why beginning to commit a crime but not finishing the act is also breaking the law. Then, he gives a Team Justice class with some examples of how you can be charged with conspiracy and details why Trump is caught red handed in this.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn discusses Donald Trump's co-conspirator in the classified documents case - Walt Nauta. He has now pleaded not guilty in Florida and people are asking - can he still flip on Trump or is it too late? Glenn explains Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecutors are likely still trying to get him to cooperate. Then he looks back in time when he was still a federal prosecutor and relates how he's flipped stubborn witnesses in the past.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Justice Matters - Glenn does his weekly legal recap and talks about the art of flipping a defendant. First up in the legal re-cap: Donald Trump is ramping up more dangerous rhetoric and social media posts and no one seems to be able to stop it. Glenn explains how his speech is dangerous to individuals and to the nation. Examples of recent danger - Trump posting Obama's address and his follower Taylor Taranto heads to his house and gets arrested. AND Trump posts on his social media that Special Counsel Jack Smith should be "put out to rest." Next, Glenn explains the legal standard for pretrial detention - is the person a danger to the community or a flight risk? Then, he talks about the various ways to flip a witness or defendant. A witness who has committed a crime can be a difficult problem for prosecutors. So how do you get them to flip and give truthful testimony? Then finally he speculates that Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows may be on the verge of flipping against Trump after following the bread crumbs of clues left by prosecutors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New reports and an MSNBC interview with President Biden have shown that there's worldwide criticism of the DOJ's and FBI's handling of the January 6th investigation. Glenn wonders why our federal law enforcement agencies hesitate to hold accountable the ruling class criminals. Then another reckless social media post by Donald Trump has this time endangered president Barack Obama by giving out private information about him. Glenn askes - when will Trump's dangerous conduct finally be addressed?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time, Glenn discusses the recent controversial and historic rulings of the Supreme Court. Historic not only for the court's sharp right turn, but for the highly-charged opinions that revealed the court's deep divide on the biggest issues of our time: race, education, and gay rights. Were the rulings set up and purchased by billionaires with dark money and lavish gifts? Then, he talks about Special Counsel Jack Smith's election tampering investigation. New details about the fake elector plot are still emerging and many of Trump's closest allies are making proffer deals. Does this mean they are flipping on Trump to avoid being indicted?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a long list of changing excuses - Donald Trump is now claiming he was just bragging and lying during his recording at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey when he was showing off classified military documents on Iran. Glenn explains Trump's statements fall into 3 categories that Jack Smith can use against him during his trial. Then, he switches gears and discusses Rudy Giuliani who has now met with Jack Smith's federal prosecutors. Did he plead the fifth or did he flip to avoid being charged? Glenn assumes that he is probably trying to avoid being indicted or perhaps he's trying to get the best plea offer he could get and he explains how this will play out for Rudy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Glenn's longform weekend podcast he again runs down this week's legal recap. First he discusses the ever changing excuses of Donald Trump when asked about the newly released audio of him sharing classified military documents on Iran. Then, he talks about Trump's former lawyer - Rudy Giuliani - who has reportedly reached a proffer agreement with the D.O.J. Did Rudy flip on Teflon Don for a "Sweetheart Deal"? Next, Glenn unpacks the recent heart-breaking unsound decisions by the Supreme Court: gutting Affirmative Action in colleges; striking down Biden's student-loan plan; and siding with a web designer in a blow to LGBTQ protections. Then winding it up - he gives ideas on what we can do about a corrupt Supreme Court and how we can change the odds in our favor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's podcast - Glenn discusses the foot in mouth problems of Donald Trump. First, he talks about Trump's speech at the Road to Majority Conference in Washington where he claimed he has the absolute right to take classified documents because the Presidential Records Act made it legal. On NBC's Meet the Press, Congressman Don Bacon was the only brave voice to claim the emperor has no clothes and said "Sharing classified Iran documents is a crime". Next, Glenn shares Trump's recent social media post where he screams in all caps that Jack Smith is a psycho and deranged and that he should be charging President Biden with some made up crime. Only 6 thousand people reposted it. Is Trump losing his appeal? Then he dissects the audio of the 2021 recording in Bedminster, New Jersey - where Trump talks about his secret documents that were NOT declassified. Trump's violations of our nation's espionage laws were caught on tape in his own voice. Glenn explains how important this is.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn has an update on Special Counsel Jack Smith's latest activities as he continues to investigate the crimes of Donald Trump. First - prosecutors in Trump's classified documents case are asking U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to push the trial date back from August 14th to December 11th. Glenn explains this is because the case involves classified documents and Trump’s defense counsel is in the process of getting the necessary security clearances in order to view them. (Though they are dragging their feet!) Then, Jack Smith's 2020 election tampering/ January 6th probe is also blazing ahead. We now know that many witnesses and at least 2 fake electors are testifying before a grand jury in Washington D.C. If the fake electors have been granted limited immunity - does this mean prosecutors are nearing some charging decisions in the case?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn evaluates why the FBI and the DOJ resisted opening an investigation into Donald Trump's role in the January 6th insurrection. A Washington Post report claims the DOJ shut down the requests of career prosecutors who were asking to open a probe into Trump's involvement in the Capitol riots. According to the report, it was due to a lack of evidence but was it more about appearing partisan? Then, when Trump announced he was running for office again, A.G. Merrick Garland appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith and the floodgates finally opened.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our longform weekend podcast - we again discuss The Trump Trials. First up - Glenn does the weekly legal recap and talks about Judge Aileen Cannon's ability to be impartial. He then discusses a surprising move by Special Counsel Jack Smith who filed a discovery letter that turns over all of the grand jury transcripts. Directly following this letter - Donald Trump posted a message on his social media begging congress to help him. Did Jack Smith spook him with his letter? Then, Glenn says many people are asking him if the court can select a fair and impartial jury in Fort Pierce, Florida which is a deep red county. He says there are tricks the judges and prosecutors will use to make sure this will happen. Finally, Glenn recollects a time in his college days when a computer crashed and ate his homework - giving him a deep resentment of computers to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn discusses 2 different federal cases. First he talks about Hunter Biden reaching a deal with federal prosecutors on charges he failed to pay federal income tax. Glenn explains paying taxes late happens with regularity and most people are NOT charged so the GOP's claim he got a sweetheart deal is unfounded. Then Glenn talks about Judge Aileen Cannon who has set a trial date for Donald Trump's classified documents case and it's much quicker than anyone expected. He makes his predictions about whether there will be delays and when the actual trial will occur.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Glenn has some curious questions about Donald Trump's crimes and future indictments. First - Why wasn't there a search warrant conducted at Trump's Bedminster golf course? Second - Why hasn't Trump been charged for crimes at Bedminster in New Jersey? Third - Why is there only 1 co-conspirator: Walt Nauta? And Fourth - Will Jack Smith use Trump's own statements against him? He also discusses new evidence in the fake elector case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Glenn discusses the major concerns being raised regarding Judge Aileen Cannon presiding over Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida. Legal experts agree Judge Cannon should recuse herself from the case. Glenn gives us the 3 main reasons why she should step down and recuse herself and if she doesn't - he believes Special Counsel Jack Smith should file a motion to have her do so.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time on our weekend podcast Glenn gives us the latest updates on Donald Trump's legal battles. First he discusses equal justice between rulings in similar cases. Is it fair if a poor person has to go to jail when a rich person charged with the same crime goes free? Then, Glenn gives us 3 reason why Judge Aileen Cannon should step away from Trump's classified documents case. And then finally some good news about the Trump trials: there was no riots or violence in the streets by his MAGA supporters during his 2 arraignments even though Trump called for protests and it appears from his latest indictment that not only Trump's attorneys are testifying against him - many of his Mar-a-Lago employees have flipped and are spilling the beans on him as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time Glenn discusses Trump's arraigned in Miami as many people wonder if he was treated with kid gloves in court. He also explains the reason he thinks Trump wasn't detained and placed in jail. Then, Glenn talks about another person who was arrested for the same charges as Trump - but was treated much differently. He asks if that's fair and if this is equal justice for the powerful and the powerless?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time the discussion is about Judge Aileen Cannon and the impact she could have on Trump's classified documents case. Glenn wonders if she will favor Trump as she did last fall when a Special Master was appointed to the case. Legal scholars are saying Judge Cannon should recuse herself due to her past controversial rulings and her appointment to the bench by Trump himself. Glenn explains there are a few ways that could happen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn tells us some interesting details he found reading through the indictment of Donald Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta. He gives us more info spelled out by Special Counsel Jack Smith of what Trump did with classified documents. Glenn explains the specifics in the recently unsealed federal indictment against Trump and tells where the classified documents were kept and how Trump attempted to mislead the FBI about what he had.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn talks about the indictment of Donald Trump in the classified documents investigation. First he explains why Trump will be tried in Florida. Many people are surprised the classified documents case will be tried in there and not in the nation's capital even though witnesses testified before a Grand Jury in Washington D.C. Then. he discusses Trump's public narrative about his innocence. He seems to have his defense ready to go on why he took classified documents to his Florida home. Glenn tells why this won't hold up in court. And winding it up - he runs down the hypotheticals and wonders what if Donald Trump becomes president again and how will he be able to manipulate his legal situation if he wins the election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's attorneys met with Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team as they decide whether to charge him in the classified documents probe. Glenn wonders if they are trying to plea bargain. Then, he talks about Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff - Mark Meadows. New reports say he has testified to the Grand Jury in Jack Smith's investigation of Trump. Glenn speculates on whether he was given an immunity deal to secure his testimony against Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of Donald Trump's lawyers - Evan Corcoran - recorded a voice memo about his representation with Trump in the classified documents case. The recordings provided insight into Corcoran's first meeting with the ex-president last year when he advised Trump to comply with the Justice Department subpoena seeking the return of all classified materials in the former president's possession. Glenn says the recordings hold important evidence for Special Counsel Jack Smith to use against Trump during his inevitable upcoming trial. Then Glenn explains there are other reasons to make this type of recording. It's possible Evan Corcoran may need them to defend himself against false accusations from Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal prosecutors claim they have a recording of Donald Trump acknowledging that he kept and shared a classified military document about Iran. Glenn wonders how the D.O.J. can avoid indicting him and expect others to keep our nation's secret documents - a secret? Then, Glenn gives us three legal stories. First: the recording of Donald Trump discussing a classified military document on Iran is missing according to his lawyers. So what happened to that document? Second: Georgia D.A. Fani Willis has now broadened her case to include Washington DC and several other states. Does this mean new and bigger charges are coming? And third: former Vice President Mike Pence will not be charged in the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home according to the Department of Justice. Glenn points out the big differences between Trump and Pence as far as classified documents in their possession. One of them did it by accident - the other on purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this long form weekend podcast - Glenn starts off by discussing the new reporting that Donald Trump was caught on tape discussing documents he took from the White House that were still classified. This dispels Trump's excuse that his documents were all declassified. Then, Glenn wonders about the sudden rush of Republican politicians that are throwing their names into the 2024 presidential hat. Are they thinking they now have a chance because Trump is going down in flames? Next recap story is about the planned "Pardon Palooza" with Trump and DeSantis promising if they are elected they will pardon all J6 convictions. Then, Glenn puts together the many new nuggets of evidence that the Department of Justice is gathering on the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. The odds of Trump being indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith are growing each day. And lastly, Glenn talks about how he thinks we can reform the criminal justice system. Many larger companies and corporations seem to get away with crimes while the lower level common people seem to always pay the price. How can we even the score?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn gives us an update on the various trials of Donald Trump including the Georgia 2020 Election Tampering case, the continuing E. Jean Carroll Assault and Defamation case, and the New York Stormy Daniels Hush-money case. Then - Glenn puts together the many new puzzle pieces of Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Employees at Mar-a-Lago have been helping Federal prosecutors piece together the steps Donald Trump took to remove classified documents from a storage room after he received a subpoena for them. Glenn prepares mock closing arguments for the jury to hear if he were the prosecutor trying the case against Trump. Next, Glenn discusses Oath Keeper Leader Elmer Stuart Rhodes being sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy. Then, he talks about Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis who are now saying if they are elected in 2024 - they will give pardons to people who were convicted in the January 6th insurrection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of Donald Trump's lawyers have quit and are speaking out. Glenn says some of his attorneys are now predicting what will happen to Trump in the near future. And current attorneys for Trump have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland saying that special counsel Jack Smith is unfair and asking for a meeting. Glenn reads through the lines and analyzes the timing of the letter as an indicator how fast the case is moving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn gives his podcast outdoors while on vacation. First up - he untangles the knotted mess of Donald Trump's numerous lawyers. With so many lawyers and so many cases it's hard to keep track of who's who - and what attorneys are in and out. Then, Glenn defines a few words you might need to know when the Trump indictments start pouring in. He explains evidentiary standards including probable cause. And finally, the standards which jurors must use to decide a verdict are different depending on the case. Glenn explains what probable cause actually means vs beyond a reasonable doubt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week - Glenn is on vacation but he recorded a special interview while he is away with stand-up comedian and comedy writer Buddy Winston. Buddy has been using humor to fight for decency, fairness, and justice in today's America. He began as a stand-up comedian, then became a monologue writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for many years. They discuss how he got his start in comedy, the difficulty of writing Trump jokes, and why a sitting president should be indicted.Look for these books by Buddy Winston:"An Out Of Buddy Experience: Tonight Show Writer Eludes Monk Assassins""Trumping Frumpf: Unwinning Is Never Easy"For our Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise shop, please visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Please consider becoming a #TeamJustice patron at: https://www.patreon.com/glennkirschnerAnd check out my website at glennkirschner.comFollow me on:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Glenn reads Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis' response to Donald Trump's attempt to disrupt her probe into his tampering of the 2020 election. Trump's motion is trying to get her fired, get the judge to be recused, and quash the special grand jury report. Glenn explains how she trashes Trump's motion. Then a new lawsuit brought by Noelle Dunphy (who is suing Rudy Giuliani for sexual assault and back pay) alleges that Giuliani sold presidential pardons for 2 million dollars each and split the money with Donald Trump. Glenn reads off her evidence and takes apart any defense Giuliani might try to wriggle out on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast today features 2 congressional committee hearings > one from the left and one from the right. First, Glenn discusses Mark Pomerantz. He's the former prosecutor who once oversaw the Manhattan D.A's investigation into former president Donald Trump's New York crimes. Glenn tells us he has now testified to the House Judiciary Committee, but things didn't work out for Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan. Next Glenn talks about the Republican billionaire mega donor Harlan Crow who has been lavishing expensive gifts and benefits to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Crow wrote a letter saying he is refusing to cooperate with Senate Democrats for information on what gifts he has given to Justice Thomas. Glenn explains why his plan to stonewall them won't work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn discusses the televised Town Hall meeting on CNN where Donald Trump let loose and spoke his mind during the broadcast. Glenn explains Trump is most likely giving prosecutors more evidence for their probe. Then Glenn talks about the Stormy Daniels hush money case. New York Judge Juan Merchan is ordering Trump to appear before him so he can explain his protective order which bars him from saying or doing certain things about the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In his longform weekend podcast - Glenn discusses government reform and he runs down the legal recap of the week. First he talks about the big win for E. Jean Carroll in her sexual assault and defamation case. Trump was ordered to pay nearly 5 millions dollars to her. Then New York judge Juan Merchan placed some restrictions on what Donald Trump can say - can't say - and can't do regarding the Stormy Daniels case. Glenn thinks he will defy the judge. Next he talks about a surprising interview with Trump's former Attorney General. Fox News host Geraldo Rivera asked Bill Barr if Donald Trump is fit to be in the White House and shockingly - Barr told the truth. Then wrapping up the legal recap - Glenn points out the many crimes of Rep. George Santos now that he has finally been indicted and he gives CNN grief for giving Trump a platform on their Town Hall. For the reform this week - we return to the idea of how to approach timely accountability as far as the Department of Justice pressing charges against famous or wealthy criminals with no delays. And finally a listener writes in and it prompts Glenn to give a story from his college years then he explains how he learned that failure can actually be a good thing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn talks about Fox News host Geraldo Rivera asking former Attorney General Bill Barr if Donald Trump is fit for the White House. Glenn says it looks like Trump's flunkies around starting to turn against him. Then, accountability is FINALLY shining through the clouds. Teflon Don has lost his nickname. A New York jury has found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E Jean Carroll case. Now that Ms. Carroll has broken the ice - will other people file civil suits against him?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn discusses a new report that claims there's a mole inside Mar-a-Lago that's giving Special Counsel Jack Smith pictures and important information on Donald Trump and the classified documents in question. Then, just as Glenn predicted, a judge in New York has finally put up some guardrails around Donald Trump's big mouth - restricting what he can say and do as far as evidence in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. Glenn unpacks the judges order step by step to explain how much the former president can see or do with the evidence in the case and how he's specifically blocked from sharing it to others and on social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Glenn talks about former Trump attorney Rudy Guiliani telling the court he is too broke to search for documents in the Ruby Freeman/ Shaye Moss lawsuit case. Next he discusses E Jean Carroll's rape and defamation civil case which has rested with no Trump defense. And finally Special Counsel Jack Smith sat in on the Federal Grand Jury during the Mike Pence testimony and Glenn says Smith’s appearance is the first known time the special counsel has attended a grand jury proceeding in the investigation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again this longform weekend podcast starts off with the legal recap of the week. Glenn begins with good news for those hoping for accountability in the January 6th attack at the Capitol as we learn the final results in the Proud Boys trial. He explains why this guilty verdict is so important. Then as Donald Trump's sexual assault and defamation trial in New York sets up for closing arguments - Glenn weighs the evidence presented and tells us what he thinks about the trial so far and what the jury will find. Next, a new report by ProPublica shows even more financial indiscretions by Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni. Glenn says the credibility of the Supreme Court has been compromised but there may be a way to charge justices who break the law so they won't be above the law. Finally, Glenn explains what you can do to fight for accountability by helping to change laws. He also tells how you can become a part of Team Justice and how you can see him appearing live in person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time Glenn analyzes Joe Tacopina - Donald Trump's lawyer in the E. Jean Carroll rape trial. He asked for a mistrial but was denied by Judge Lewis Kaplan. He complained the judge was being unfair by limiting the scope of questions he could ask. Then Glenn talks about the fate of 5 Proud Boys who are charged with various crimes in connection with the January 6th riots. They jurors who are still deliberating sent a note to the judge asking about the seditious conspiracy charge. Glenn explains even if the jury is hung - they will get another trial and another chance to flip on other insurrectionists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.