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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Dec 18, 2024 · 49 min
One Dismissal Denied
Judge Merchan rules that Trump’s New York verdict will not be vacated based on presidential immunity. Plus: the pending motion to dismiss based on the temporary immunity afforded a sitting president.
Dec 11, 2024 · 49 min
A Kitchen Sink of Grievance
A summary of Trump’s arguments as to why his New York case should be dismissed.
Dec 4, 2024 · 52 min
Attack on the FBI
Bucking norms, Trump reveals his intent to install Kash Patel as the head of the FBI. Plus: the J6 civil cases against Trump that are still very much in play.
Nov 27, 2024 · 50 min
Strategic Dismissals
The DC case and the 11th Circuit appeal are dismissed without prejudice, as Judge Merchan hits pause on Trump’s New York sentencing. And a look at Trump's DOJ picks.
Nov 20, 2024 · 46 min
Reports and Recess
What Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report could look like, and whether we’ll see it. And much ado about potential recess appointments.
Nov 12, 2024 · 47 min
Aftershocks
A deep dive into Trump’s New York sentencing considerations and what’s next for his civil cases. Plus: Those with J6 convictions hope for a pardon.
Nov 8, 2024 · 42 min
Not Prosecuting Donald Trump
What’s next for Donald Trump’s ongoing criminal cases after his election win. And the post-election litigation that wasn’t.
Nov 4, 2024 · 43 min
Voting Matters
Andrew and Mary review several pre-election voter challenges that have gotten to the Supreme Court . Plus: long held concerns over Trump’s delay tactics.
Oct 28, 2024 · 50 min
Election Stakes
Trump's lawyers seek to dismiss the DC case. Again. Plus: Does the President have the legal authority to use the military domestically?
Oct 22, 2024 · 47 min
Brady and a Bunch More
Jack Smith’s redacted source materials are released and Judge Chutkan issues a lengthy order on Brady. Plus: a request for Judge Cannon to recuse herself.
Oct 15, 2024 · 45 min
Stays and Delays
Judge Chutkan pauses the release of Jack Smith’s appendix as Trump’s legal team considers options. And what critics get wrong about the public filing of Jack Smith’s brief.
Oct 9, 2024 · 10 min
Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”
Reintroducing “Kamala: Next in Line,” a podcast on the stories that shaped the life and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Oct 8, 2024 · 48 min
Office Seeker vs. Office Holder
Judge Chutkan unseals Jack Smith’s immunity filing, revealing new aspects of Trump’s actions taken as a “candidate”.
Oct 1, 2024 · 46 min
Redactions and Reactions
Judge Chutkan will determine whether a redacted version of Jack Smith’s opening brief becomes public. And a review of oral arguments in Trump’s New York civil fraud appeal.
Sep 25, 2024 · 45 min
Ms. McCord Goes to Washington
Mary re-caps her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the immunity decision. Plus: filings in DC and citizen-brought criminal charges in Springfield, Ohio.
Sep 18, 2024 · 48 min
Election Security Matters
What we know so far on the apparent assassination attempt. Plus: why we should feel good about the certification of our next election.
Sep 11, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024
We’re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Enjoy key conversations from this first of its kind in-person, interactive experience.
Sep 10, 2024 · 45 min
A Tale of Two Courtrooms
While Judge Chutkan moves the DC case forward, Judge Merchan delays sentencing and his decision on immunity in Trump’s New York case.
Sep 3, 2024 · 50 min
The Disjointed Joint Status Report
The joint filing in Trump’s DC case reveals how far apart the two sides are on what comes next. Plus: a breakdown of the removal effort in New York.
Aug 28, 2024 · 22 min
The DC Superseder
Jack Smith filed a new indictment in the D.C. case against Donald Trump, this time taking Presidential immunity into account.