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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Mar 12, 2024 · 37 min
Immunity Take Two... and Three
Trump’s legal team attempts more delays as the New York trial looms, after posting a $91 Million bond as he appeals the decision in the E. Jean Carroll case. Plus: Hur testifies and Arizona issues subpoenas for Trump ‘false’ electors in the state.
Mar 6, 2024 · 37 min
Troupis, Chesebro & Trump
A deep dive into the Wisconsin fake electors settlement and behind the veil of a unanimous Supreme Court decision on Trump’s ballot eligibility in Colorado.
Feb 29, 2024 · 30 min
Justice Delayed
In their decision to take up Donald Trump's immunity claims, the U.S. Supreme Court has bolstered the former president's delay strategy and greatly reduced the chances of a DC trial happening before the election in November.
Feb 28, 2024 · 38 min
A Flurry of Motions
The motions are flying in the Florida documents case, as Trump’s lawyers submit a bevy for Judge Cannon to review. And the Manhattan DA offers his own motions in the coming New York case, in an effort to keep the former president from intimidating witnesses and jurors.
Feb 21, 2024 · 36 min
Half a Billion and Counting
Judge Engoron rules on Trump's civil fraud case as we await word from the Supreme Court on the immunity decision and the Colorado ballot issue.
Feb 17, 2024 · 43 min
BONUS: Alex Wagner Tonight with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell
Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell discuss the Engoron decision on a special episode of Alex Wagner Tonight.
Feb 13, 2024 · 37 min
Last Call for Immunity
As Trump asks the Supreme Court to decide on the immunity question, Jack Smith’s team urges Judge Cannon to reconsider whether witnesses in the Florida case will be made public.
Feb 9, 2024 · 42 min
A Momentous Day
Andrew and Mary join forces once again this week to review Thursday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court and Special Counsel Hur’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents.
Feb 8, 2024 · 2 hr 9 min
BONUS: SCOTUS Hears Colorado Ballot Issue
Listen to full U.S. Supreme Court hearing on former President Donald Trump’s Colorado ballot case.
Feb 7, 2024 · 48 min
Citizen Trump
Andrew and Mary analyze the unanimous DC Circuit decision rejecting Trump's immunity claim. Plus: a preview Thursday’s SCOTUS oral arguments on the Colorado ballot issue.
Jan 30, 2024 · 34 min
Facts Still Matter
Andrew and Mary review the damages awarded by the jury in the E. Jean Carroll verdict. Plus: awaiting Special Counsel Hur’s report, Judge Engoron’s verdict, and the DC Circuit immunity decision.
Jan 23, 2024 · 34 min
The Truman Precedent
Why Trump thinks presidents need total immunity from prosecution. Plus: Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord on the latest from E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case as oral arguments wrap up this week.
Jan 17, 2024 · 36 min
Lies in the Courtroom
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review the tumultuous closing arguments in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud case and analyze how the former President is using the legal system for his own political advantage.
Jan 10, 2024 · 39 min
If the President Does It...
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review the oral arguments laid out at the DC Circuit over Donald Trump’s assertion of presidential immunity in the election interference case.
Jan 9, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
BONUS: The Full Presidential Immunity Hearing
Listen to the full DC Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Argument: U.S. v. Trump.
Jan 2, 2024 · 42 min
The Supreme Court Takes Center Stage
After the US Supreme Court temporarily punted on questions of presidential immunity and double jeopardy, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to hear arguments next week.
Dec 25, 2023 · 37 min
You've Got Mailbag
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord answer burning questions from listeners in this special episode.
Dec 20, 2023 · 30 min
Disqualified in Colorado
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord react to the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot.
Dec 19, 2023 · 46 min
$148 million
A federal jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two poll workers in Georgia. Their lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, joins the show.
Dec 12, 2023 · 51 min
DC Drama
Donald Trump pushes for a halt in the DC election subversion case while the special counsel asks the Supreme Court to weigh in on the question of presidential immunity.