The Dan Abrams Podcast

Floyd Abrams, renowned First Amendment attorney and Dan's dad, joins Dan to discuss Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against the New York Times. Floyd and Dan also discuss Georgetown's suspension of a new hire after comments he made regarding President Biden's Supreme Court nomination. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses his thoughts on President Biden's pronouncement that he will only nominate a Black woman for the Supreme Court, and explains why he thinks the nomination would have been more powerful without President Biden's prior announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses President Biden's judicial nominees and the framing with which the White House and media have taken to describe the candidates. Specifically, Abrams takes issue with the focus on the candidates' diversity rather than their qualifications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses President Biden's speech on potentially eliminating the Senate filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation. He discusses his own opinion on the matter and explains why he feels conflicted on what the current Senate members should do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caleb Howe, editor for Mediaite.com, joins Dan to discuss big tech's policing of social media platforms. Caleb and Dan discuss Twitter's decision to ban Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the platform, as well as YouTube and Twitter's removal of an interview between Joe Rogan and Dr. Robert Malone, for misinformation and violation of platform guidelines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aidan McLaughlin, Editor in Chief of Mediaite.com, joins Dan to discuss Mediaite's 2021 Most Influential in News Media list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the rapid increase in positive COVID cases due to the Omicron variant in New York City. He also discusses the newly released deep dive by AP News into each potential case of voter fraud occurring in the six battleground states that former President Donald Trump disputes in regards to the 2020 U.S. election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the trial of Kim Potter, a police officer on trial for the manslaughter of Daunte Wright in Minnesota earlier this year. Wright, who was initially pulled over for expired license plate tags, was being arrested for an outstanding warrant when he was fatally shot by Potter after she says she mistook her gun for her taser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Rachel Rebouché, a leading scholar in reproductive health law, contract law and family law, and the Interim Dean of Temple University Beasley School of Law and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law joins Dan to discuss the Supreme Court oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson. Professor Rebouché and Dan discuss the possible outcomes of this case along with the likelihood that Roe v. Wade could be overturned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the guilty verdict that came down for all three men who were on trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25 year old man who was shot and killed while out for a jog in February 2020. Dan explains the difference between malice murder and felony murder, and why each defendant received the verdict they did. Dan also discusses the differences between this trial and that of Kyle Rittenhouse who was found not guilty of homicide earlier last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the outcome of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and what the not guilty verdict actually means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the November 2nd, 2021 U.S. elections and their subsequent results. He talks about the lack of voter fraud claims, the extremely inaccurate polling, and his view that overall moderates won the night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philip Bump, national correspondent for The Washington Post, joins Dan to discuss the Wall Street Journal's decision to publish former President's Trump letter on the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Dan and Bump discuss Bump's article, "The 14 Things You Need to Know About Trump's Letter in the Wall Street Journal." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the ways in which the media and former President Trump has politicized Colin Powell's death. He also discusses vaccine "questions," and how many people use this excuse as a reason for vaccine hesitancy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Florio, founder of ProFootballTalk.com and author of the upcoming book "Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (And Doesn't)," joins Dan to discuss Jon Gruden's leaked emails and subsequent resignation as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses a new poll released from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia that states over half of Trump voters and 41% of Biden voters are in favor of, or somewhat agree, that blue or red states should secede from the Union. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baruch Fellner, Occupational Safety Lawyer at Gibson Dunn, joins Dan to discuss the legality of President Biden's vaccine mandate and the likely challenges it will face in regards to using OSHA to enact it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megyn Kelly, attorney and host of "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM's Triumph channel, joins Dan to discuss a variety of topics including COVID-19 vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and Texas' new abortion bill, SB-8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Seago, legislative director of Texas Right to Life, joins Dan to discuss the newly passed Texas law, SB-8, that grants private citizens the right to sue anyone who aids or abets in providing an abortion after a fetal "heartbeat" has been detected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers, joins Dan to discuss the charges against the January 6th capitol riot defendants and if they are being held without bond. Dan also discusses the fallout from Rachel Nichols' leaked comments about her ESPN colleague, Maria Taylor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Peter J. Hotez, a vaccine expert and Professor of Pediatrics & Molecular Virology at Baylor College of Medicine, joins Dan to discuss the misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Keller, attorney and deputy editor-in-chief of Law&Crime.com, joins Dan to discuss his articles, "Federal Judge Hands Dominion Procedural Win: Defamation Lawsuit to Move Forward Against Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and MyPillow" and "Federal Judge Rules Devin Nunes Lawsuit Against Washington Post Can Continue." Dan also discusses, and takes issue with, the media's piling on of Chris Cuomo for how he has handled the scandal of his brother, former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan reviews the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill currently making its way through the senate, and discusses the importance of moderates in creating and passing legislation. He also discusses Rep. Kevin McCarthy's comments regarding Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and the danger in hyperbolic reactions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Abernathy, a freelance writer and contributing columnist for The Washington Post, joins Dan to discuss his Washington Post Op-Ed "Stop insulting Trump voters and their concerns. Talk to them." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. James Talarico, a Democratic legislator in the Texas House of Representatives, joins Dan to discuss why he and a number of his democratic colleagues fled Texas during a special legislative session to prevent voting on a controversial election reform bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Floyd Abrams, First Amendment attorney and Dan's father, joins Dan to discuss former President Trump's recently filed lawsuits against Big Tech. Floyd and Dan discuss the lawsuits' free speech merits, and what they believe the likely outcomes will be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the charges recently handed down by the Manhattan DA's office to The Trump Organization and its former CEO, Allen Weisselberg, for an alleged tax scheme. Abrams talks about the indictment and his own opinion on whether or not these charges should have been made. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trey Grayson, former Kentucky Secretary of State, joins Dan to discuss the States United Democracy Center's "Report on the Cyber Ninjas Review of the 2020 Presidential and U.S. Senatorial Elections in Maricopa County, Arizona." Grayson, a co-author of the report, and Abrams analyze proper election recount and audit standards that the Cyber Ninja's review fails to meet, including impartiality, proper ballot review procedures, and a high level of allowable error. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the media's reaction to Inspector General Mark Greenblatt's report that the U.S. Park Police did not clear protestors from Lafayette Park in June 2020 for a photo-op for President Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aidan McLaughlin, editor in chief of Mediaite, and Tommy Christopher, writer and editor for Mediaite, joins Dan to discuss the media coverage, or lack thereof, surrounding the leaked Hunter Biden texts. After noticing the story's lack of coverage on his own site, Mediaite.com, Dan asks the question "is the media applying a double standard" and "would the coverage have been more prominent if the texts had come from someone like Eric Trump?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of The Dan Abrams Podcast created in collaboration with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, Floyd Abrams, Constitutional Law Attorney and Dan’s father, joins Dan to discuss Dan’s new book, Kennedy’s Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby. Written in collaboration with David Fisher, Kennedy’s Avenger chronicles the gripping trial of Jack Ruby, nightclub owner who shot and killed JFK assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, on live television. Floyd and Dan discuss the history of the trial, conspiracies surrounding Jack Ruby and JFK's death, why Dan and David chose this topic, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caleb Howe, an editor and author on Mediaite.com, joins Dan to discuss his article “Why Did Media Label the Wuhan Lab Theory ‘Baseless’ and ‘Debunked’ When it is Neither of Those Things?” Abrams and Howe discuss the media’s coverage of the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China and how their tone has changed since the theory was first presented. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis Vacco, former NY Attorney General, joins Dan to discuss the ongoing investigation of the Trump Organization by current NY Attorney General Letitia James. Vacco and Abrams discuss the power the NY Attorney General has, including the Martin Act, and the recent announcement that the investigation has expanded from a civil probe to a criminal one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elie Honig, CNN legal analyst, author of the new book "Hatchet Man", and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Dan to discuss how the American people can regain faith in the independence of the DOJ. Honig and Abrams discuss multiple ongoing investigations including those of Giuliani, Rep. Matt Gaetz, former President Trump, Hunter Biden, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Floyd Abrams, renowned First Amendment attorney and Dan's dad, joins Dan to discuss the decision Facebook's Oversight Board made on the removal of former President Donald Trump from the platform. Floyd and Dan discuss the role the First Amendment plays in this decision, how this decision could affect other Facebook users, and their personal opinions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don Lemon, author and CNN anchor, joins Dan to discuss his new book "This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism." Abrams and Lemon discuss policing in America, conversations on race, how President Trump changed journalism, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan talks about the police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant and takes issue with the comments made by White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, about the case. Dan discusses the importance of not jumping to conclusions, listening to the facts, and avoiding politicization of police shootings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Ken Starr, author and former solicitor general of the United States, joins Dan to discuss his new book "Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty." Starr and Abrams discuss cancel culture, the Mueller report, Starr's work on the Bill Clinton investigation, and former President Trump's first impeachment trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul F. Campos, Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School and writer for Lawyers, Guns, & Money, joins Dan to discuss his New York Times' article "Justice Breyer Should Retire Right Now." Campos and Abrams debate if Justice Breyer should retire solely for political reasons, discuss court packing, and consider the question of term limits for the Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Hasen, author of "Election Meltdown" and Professor of Law and Political Science at UC Irvine, joins Dan to discuss the newly passed election laws in Georgia. Hasen and Abrams analyze likely legal challenges to the Georgia bill, discuss other states' election laws, and consider the issue of gerrymandering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses former President Trump's interview on "The Truth with Lisa Boothe" podcast, in which he made conflicting statements about the Horowitz Report and the ongoing Durham investigation. Abrams also discusses the 60 Minutes interview done by former acting DC US Attorney Michael Sherwin, former leader of the Capitol riot investigation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses a judge's ruling that the Arizona GOP must pay attorney fees incurred in, what the judge describes as, "groundless" lawsuits filed over the 2020 election. Abrams asks the question, shouldn't the lawyers involved be held accountable for filing frivolous lawsuits? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan criticizes the probe launched by UK communication regulator, OFCOM, into Piers Morgan's comments about Meghan Markle. Abrams discusses the lack of First Amendment protections in the UK, and wonders why there is not more outrage coming from the U.S. media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the delayed response from the National Guard on January 6th when protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol. He recaps the Senate Joint Hearing on the delay, reviewing testimony from FBI Director Chris Wray and other officials from Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan lays out five voter fraud and election impropriety claims Hillary Clinton could have made in 2016 that he argues are just as similar, if not stronger, than the claims former President Trump has made about 2020. Additionally, Dan poses the question: should the media stop giving air time to those who continue to falsely claim the election was stolen? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elura Nanos, attorney, legal analyst, and writer for Law & Crime, joins Dan to discuss her article "Georgia Republicans Are Trying to Change the Rules for Fani Willis' Prosecution of Donald Trump for Election Crimes." Abrams and Nanos discuss the resolution submitted by Georgia Republicans which proposes amending the state's Constitution in order to mandate state-wide grand juries in prosecutions involving election crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Akerman, attorney and Watergate prosecutor, joins Dan to discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial. Abrams and Akerman debate whether Congress would have the power to ignore the courts and bring President Trump in on contempt if he tries to fight a subpoena. Abrams also dives into the reply brief filed by President Trump's legal team in response to the House managers' arguments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Goldman, former federal prosecutor and former Majority Lead Counsel in the 2019 House impeachment inquiry, joins Dan to discuss former President Trump's upcoming impeachment trial. Goldman and Abrams discuss the differences between this trial and President Trump's first impeachment, the likelihood that witnesses will be called, if the democrats should subpoena President Trump, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claire Finkelstein, Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at UPenn Law and Director of UPenn Law's Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, joins Dan to discuss the Reuters article "Explainer: Why Trump's post-presidency perks, like a pension and office, are safe for the rest of his life." Finkelstein and Abrams discuss possible outcomes of former President Trump's upcoming impeachment trial and the legal framework surrounding the benefits a president receives after they have left office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Comey, former US Attorney and former FBI director, joins Dan to discuss his new book, Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust. Comey and Abrams discuss the importance of trust in our nation's institutions and how leaders can work to gain that trust back when it is seemingly lost. Additionally, Comey reflects on his role in the Clinton and Russia cases and comments on the scathing letter President Trump wrote to him but never sent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.