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It"s Complicated

Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

Join former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down for Legal AF the biggest legal and political stories with sharp insight, real experience, and an unapologetic pro-democracy perspective. No spin, no both-sides nonsense — just the facts, the law, and what it all means for our democracy.

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00:39:50

Judge Cannon Could Be a Disaster; Leaving the Country

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2023/06/16

This week: explore the worst-case scenario with Judge Cannon assigned to the Trump documents case, then explore Italy on a Vespa with Asha.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on

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00:55:16

Trump's First Federal Indictment (feat. Brian Greer)

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2023/06/09

This week: Trump just got indicted, again. This time it’s federal. Asha and Renato bring in former Associate General Counsel to CIA, Brian Greer to discuss what the next steps will be.Follow our guest:Brian Greerhttps://twitter.com/secretsandlawsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter:

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01:02:47

Mar-a-Lago Endgame; What SCOTUS is Up To; Reunions

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2023/06/02

This week: it looks like the Mar-a-Lago investigation is reaching its conclusion– what does that look like; SCOTUS is set to rule on some very important cases; plus how to have fun at your college reunion. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcasthttps://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on

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00:40:21

(re-upload) Lordy There are Notes; Jim "Failure"...

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2023/05/27

Some pod players received a version missing audio. This one is fixed.This week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory.Featuring Carla F. BadYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow

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00:40:51

Lordy There are Notes; Jim "Failure" Jordan; Henry's...

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2023/05/26

This week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory.Featuring Carla F. BadYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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01:04:22

Rudy is Vile; Trump is Liable; Santos Wants a Trial;...

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2023/05/19

This week: Rudy Giuliani is accused of disgusting behavior - including rape; Trump won’t stop defaming E. Jean Carroll; George Santos gets indicted for fraud; Jon Durham finally produces his 300-page glorified blog post; plus learn how your hosts stay fit enough to handle it all.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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00:42:51

Fake Electors Get Immunity; Seditious Conspiracy...

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2023/05/12

This week: Eight fake electors get immunity deals in Georgia; DoJ gets rare convictions on seditious conspiracy charges; plus we’re not going to call her Liz Holmes.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram:

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00:53:24

SCOTUS v The Regulatory State; Tacopina v Tact;...

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2023/05/05

This week: SCOTUS is set to hear a case that may not be sexy but could have major consequences for the government’s ability to regulate industries; Tacopina looks like a bully in Trump’s rape/defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll; plus a little bit of sports for non-sports fans.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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00:42:26

Tucker and The Fox News Hydra; Trump Goes to Trial

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2023/04/28

This week: Tucker gets the ax at Fox News; Trump goes to trial for rape and defamation of E. Jean Carroll; plus Monticello is being more honest about its history, and it’s cold where Asha and Renato live.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on

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00:46:15

Mifepristone; Discord; and That's Entertainment

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2023/04/22

This week, mifepristone is blocked by a federal judge in Texas but the ban is stayed until SCOTUS sorts it out; Teixiera is arrested for putting top secret documents online; plus Asha and Penato share some of their legal/criminal entertainment.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter:

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00:46:20

Bragg Sues Jordan; The Case Against Trump in Manhattan

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2023/04/14

This week, Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan over his attempt at “oversight”; Bragg’s case against Trump is still complicated; plus why Renato doesn’t talk about judges.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram:

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00:39:16

What's in the Manhattan Indictment

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2023/04/07

The Trump indictment was unsealed and Asha and Renato have thoughts.Plus, what does a big news day like Tuesday look like for our hosts?Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on

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00:53:00

Trump Indicted in Manhattan; the Coup Chart; plus...

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2023/04/01

This week, Trump gets indicted in Manhattan; Meadows will have to testify; plus Henry the dog is weighing employment options..Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram:

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00:45:20

Trump Bump Up; Crime Fraud Exception; Princeton

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2023/03/24

This week: Asha and Renato discuss Alvin Bragg’s possible legal theory for a Trump indictment - the bump up; Jack Smith piercing attorney-client privilege based on the crime-fraud exception; plus Princeton wins and someone is sneaking into Asha’s Zoom.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter:

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00:45:02

Hush Money; Bank Runs; Plus Military Academies

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2023/03/17

This week: Asha and Renato discuss the real possibility of Alvin Bragg indicting Trump; the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; military academies.Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato

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00:44:52

Weaponization of Government; Defamation; Trash TV

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2023/03/10

This week: Asha and Renato discuss Jim Jordan’s committee and his “whistleblowers”; more Dominion lawsuit information; and trash TV.GOP WITNESSES: WHAT THEIR DISCLOSURES INDICATE ABOUT THESTATE OF THE REPUBLICAN INVESTIGATIONSDemocraticStaffReporthttps://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2023-03-02_gop_witnesses_report.pdfSubscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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00:39:52

Fulton County Foreperson; Jan 6 Propagandist;...

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2023/03/03

This week: Asha and Renato discuss whether the foreperson of the Fulton County Special Grand Jury fouled up any possible case by going on a speaking tour; Tucker Carlson gets access to more than 40k hours of footage from Jan 6; and creepers in real life and online.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow

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00:38:54

Dominion Defamation; Fani Willis; Right Wing Identity...

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2023/02/28

In this episode: Dominion's defamation case against Fox News looks very strong; part of the Special Grand Jury report is released in Fani Willis' investigation into election interference in Georgia in the 2020 election; plus identity politics from the right, and why Asha switched her Twitter handle to "Ashley" (now "Asha Marie Rangappa").Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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00:41:23

Mike Pence's Dumb Privilege; Jim Jordan's Circus...

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2023/02/17

Pence gets a subpoena and tries a novel, but dumb argument to get out of testifying.The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is a circus sideshow.Rihanna puts on a great show.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram:

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00:42:57

What's So Complicated About Hush Money, Spy Balloons,...

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2023/02/10

Pomerantz wrote a book saying he really wanted to prosecute Trump. Now Bragg seems like he might be resurrecting Trump's hush money case. But the prosecution could still be complicated.A Chinese balloon captivated the United States and made many Americans act really dumb.The Grammys are a full-fledged offering to Satan...or maybe it's just entertainment.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter:

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