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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235 episodes
Updated July 28

Episodes235

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March 17 · 52 min
A Matter of Pretext
A federal judge nixes subpoenas against the Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Plus: what Anthropic did not want the government to do with its AI model “Claude.”
March 10 · 56 min
Usurping Power
The Justice Department’s pendulum swing on sanctioning law firms. And a significant decision out of Minnesota.
March 4 · 1 hr 5 min
Legal Madlibs
Defining the zone of presidential authority in going to war with Iran. Plus: judges continue to admonish DHS for disregarding court orders.
February 24 · 55 min
The Bulwark of Liberty
The Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy. Plus: Judge Cannon won’t release Jack Smith’s classified documents report.
February 17 · 58 min
“Horsefeathers!”
Grand Jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers over ‘illegal orders’ video. Plus: the unsealed Fulton County affidavit.
February 12 · 5 min
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
A preview of “MS NOW Presents: Clock It” – your invitation to Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels’s weekly groupchat.
February 10 · 58 min
Who's Bearing the Consequences?
The Justice Department wants to wipe out Bannon’s contempt conviction. And exasperation sets in among immigration prosecutors.
February 5 · 2 min
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
Introducing “Clock It,” a new podcast posted at the intersection of culture and politics from Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels.
February 4 · 57 min
Callous and Lawless
Sensitive victim information mistakenly exposed by DOJ in Epstein files release. Plus: Legal updates in Minnesota and AUSA recruiting on X.
January 28 · 1 hr 2 min
Minnesota
The killing of Alex Pretti.
January 23 · 14 min
Jack Smith Live
The former special counsel testified in front of the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee for five hours on Thursday.
January 20 · 52 min
It’s Been a Year...
Trump targets Minnesota. Plus: A federal judge proposes extended protections to noncitizen academics.
January 14 · 56 min
Consolidation of Power
ICE’s fatal shooting of an American citizen. Plus: Guest Rebecca Ingber applies an international law framework to Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 9 · 1 min
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A special invitation from Rachel Maddow.
January 7 · 1 hr 17 min
Mary McCord Joins House Dems to Mark Five Years Since January 6th
On the fifth-year mark of the January 6th attack, Mary McCord joins a panel before House Democrats to revisit the events of that day and highlightthe continuing fallout.
January 6 · 52 min
This is America in 2026
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Plus: Jack Smith’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Dec 31, 2025 · 54 min
Ending the Year with Good News
The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to deploy troops into Chicago. Plus: A federal judge says the U.S. owes deported Venezuelans due process.
Dec 23, 2025 · 52 min
Shifting the Overton Window
Strong reactions to what was—and wasn’t released in the DOJ’s Epstein file dump. Plus: A three-judge panel says troops can temporarily remain in DC.
Dec 17, 2025 · 57 min
Kafkaesque
Political retribution proves harder to achieve than Trump hoped. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free — for now.
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Damage to the System
The Supreme Court greenlights Texas’ redistricting map. Plus: a Virginia grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James.