Main Justice

MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord

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 Trump administration wields its 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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20 episodes
Updated Tuesday

Episodes20

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Tuesday · 54 min
"...But There's More!": Harassment, Intimidation and Coercion
DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists, while the government subpoenas 14 major law firms.
July 20 · 54 min
Misleading and Evasive: Blanche’s Hearing and Trump’s Speech
Todd Blanche vies for the job of Attorney General and meets with Epstein survivors. And Trump addresses the nation about alleged election fraud.
July 14 · 59 min
All About Todd Blanche: At Best, Misleading; At Worst, Disingenuous
Once Trump’s personal lawyer, Acting AG Todd Blanche is a confirmation away from assuming the top job at Main Justice. Mary and Andrew analyze his tenure at the agency.
July 6 · 57 min
Intended Consequences: Race and Retribution
A deeper look at the Supreme Court’s decision to remove temporary protected status for over a million immigrants. Plus, the government won’t unredact more of the Epstein files.
June 30 · 20 min
The Supreme Court Is a Mess
Late-term Supreme Court decisions have been handed down. The verdict? Mixed.
June 23 · 1 hr 1 min
The Imperial Presidency is in Court, the Iran Deal is in Motion
The Trump administration refuses to kill the “slush fund” in a sworn declaration. Plus, Obama legal alum Tess Bridgeman on the nuances of the new Iran deal.
June 16 · 57 min
“A Crock of Sh*t”: Decisions Pile Up Against the President
Trump’s name is removed from the Kennedy Center, and the “slush fund” is officially blocked. Plus: court decisions mount against the Trump White House.
June 8 · 49 min
Moving Fast and Breaking Things
Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to the AG seat. And SCOTUS allows Alabama to eliminate one of two majority minority districts.
June 2 · 54 min
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Judges make their voices heard as decisions mount against the Trump administration. And Todd Blanche’s hand gets caught in the cookie jar.
May 26 · 1 hr 2 min
Prosecutorial Misconduct with Consequences
The DOJ faces the fallout from several instances of prosecutorial misconduct this week.
May 19 · 51 min
Liar’s Kingdom: A $1.776 Billion Theft with No Disciplinary Consequences?
The reality of Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Plus: DOJ sues the DC Bar and oral arguments in the appeal over Trumps’ effort to blacklist law firms.
May 12 · 54 min
Election Chaos: Callais Fallout, Virginia, Fulton County and Retribution
The domino effect of Louisiana v. Callais, Virginia Democrats ask SCOTUS to weigh in on their redistricting fight, and Trump’s retribution continues.
May 5 · 1 min
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May 4 · 59 min
A Tale of Two Comeys, SPLC Strikes Back, and a Voting Rights Act Eulogy
James Comey is indicted over an Instagram post, Maurene Comey gets a significant courtroom victory, and SCOTUS further dismantles the Voting Rights Act.
April 28 · 53 min
New Indictments, Charges and Decisions
DOJ charges the Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud and indicts an Army soldier for placing bets using classified information. Plus: Trump’s IRS civil suit hits pause, and a decision in the asylum ban.
April 20 · 58 min
Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys
An AUSA is summarily fired by the DOJ for doing her job. Plus: vacating Proud Boy convictions and Trump's Jan 6 speech is ruled political, not official.
April 14 · 57 min
Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Viktor Orbán loses his authoritarian hold on Hungary, OLC calls the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, and Todd Blanche really loves his boss.
April 7 · 57 min
The Strategy of a Lawless Regime
Pam Bondi is out, SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship, and Trump keeps trying to restrict mail-in voting. Plus: Trump's suggestion of war crimes in Iran.
March 31 · 53 min
DOJ F-Ups: Michael Flynn, Minnesota, and ICE
The Justice Department settles with Michael Flynn and Minnesota sues to get access to evidence in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis shootings. Plus: DOJ owns up to a major screw up.
March 24 · 54 min
Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting
Robert Mueller’s legacy, a big win for journalists, and SCOTUS hears the mail-in ballots case.