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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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Episode 134 | Texas, Epstein, FBI—Trump’s Triple...

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2025/08/08

Can Trump distract his base from his involvement in the Epstein files scandal? Asha and Renato discuss the Ghislane Maxwell interview and the “Russia hoax” distraction. Plus, why Trump wants the FBI to arrest Texas legislators. Stay tuned to the end for another big announcement for It's Complicated!Virtual Meet and Greet Aug 13th: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ulj-YG6M8kS_691M0FALjfmFfLYa_OpBnph9e1Co8ftUQjlOV1hIN0s3SjhSODc0WkMyV1I5WFpZNCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl Cruise with

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Episode 133 | Maxwell Runs to SCOTUS as Trump CUTS...

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2025/08/01

Could Ghislaine Maxwell get a Get Out of Jail Free card? She might -- from Trump or even the Supreme Court. Asha and Renato discuss the various legal escape routes Maxwell may try to use to avoid serving her full sentence. Plus, why Trump is taking on Rupert Murdoch in court. Stay tuned to the end for a big announcement for It's Complicated!Cruise Info: https://www.travelstore.com/group-travel/its-complicated-cruise-2026/ Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our

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Episode 132 | Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up & Habba Power...

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2025/07/25

Can Trump get away with keeping the Epstein files away from the public? Asha and Renato are both skeptical. And they both dive into Trump’s attempt to bypass the Senate to keep Alina Habba as the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey. Can he keep her there indefinitely without Senate confirmation? Tune in and find out!Contact Asha & Renato: https://asharangappa.com/contact-form/ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow

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131 - Trump DOJ in PANIC with Abrupt FIRINGS & MASS...

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2025/07/18

Join Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti for this week's podcast It's Complicated as they take a harsh look at Trump's ongoing attack on the Dept. of Education and the current state of the Department of Justice.Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.socialFollow Renato on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.socialFollow Asha on Instagram:

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Episode 130 | MAGA Turns on Trump After Conspiracies...

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2025/07/11

The failure to deliver on conspiracy theories comes back to bite the Trump administration as MAGA lashes out! Eliot Higgins, CEO of Bellingcat, explains how MAGA is comprised of “disordered counterpublics” and why that’s a problem for democracy. Tune in!Asha Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social Follow Renato on Bluesky:

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129 | SCOTUS Ruling BACKFIRES on Trump in RECORD TIME

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2025/07/04

In this episode of It's Complicated, legal analysts Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti break down the Supreme Court’s recent decision on universal (a.k.a. nationwide) injunctions. What does it really mean for the future of executive power and birthright citizenship? And how does this tie into Trump’s attempts to rewrite the 14th Amendment?The hosts explore the legal nuance behind “complete relief,” class actions, and the Court’s growing tendency to centralize power. Plus, they dissect the

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128 | Trump White House PANICS after DISASTER NEWS Leaks

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2025/06/27

Mission accomplished? Retired United States Army Lieutenant General, Mark Hertling, joins It’s Complicated to assess whether Trump’s military strikes in Iran achieved their objective, or whether we have opened a Pandora’s box. Plus, will the administration be successful in its efforts to politicize the military and turn them on the people they are sworn to protect? Tune in and find out!Follow Mark on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/markhertling.bsky.socialAsha Substack:

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Episode 127 | MAGA Doubles Down on Chaos as Violence...

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2025/06/20

A right-wing zealot targets Democratic lawmakers for brutal premeditated murders. Should we be concerned that federal law enforcement is taking a leading role? Are comments from Senator Mike Lee and others contributing to the normalization of political violence?Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa... Follow Renato on Bluesky:

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Episode 126 | Trump SCRAMBLES as EXPLOITATION of...

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2025/06/13

Trump tries to flex by sending in the military to L.A. Is he trying to exploit legal loopholes? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) Renato and Asha discuss the showcase showdown Trump has instigated between the states and the feds, and how far Trump can push his dictatorial dreams before being stopped by the courts…or by the people.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 125 | Trump. Musk. And Trump’s Descent into...

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2025/06/07

It’s Presidential Potpourri! Asha and Renato discuss latest legal developments, from a return of Trump’s travel ban to the escalating war on Harvard and ongoing attempts by the courts to give the migrants sent to El Salvador due process. Plus: Have Trump and Musk REALLY broken up, or will they kiss and make up? And is it OK to take sides? Tune in and weigh in with your thoughts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 124 | Federal Judges Slam on The Brakes

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2025/05/31

In this week’s episode, Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti discuss two federal judge smackdowns. First, D.C. District Court Judge Richard Leon asks (in legalese), “WTF?” in response to Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Wilmer Hale with a decision declaring the entire order unconstitutional. Meanwhile, Massachusetts District Judge Brian Murphy calls out the Trump administration's hypocrisy in failing to comply with a solution the administration itself suggested for giving due process to

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Episode 123 | Is Democracy and Freedom in a losing...

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2025/05/26

Join former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down 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. This week Asha and Renato get you caught up on the Harvard fist fight with the Trump Administration and how the Supreme Court may have just

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Episode 122 | Former Federal Prosecutor BLASTS...

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2025/05/19

In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss two Supreme Court-related developments: an oral argument about universal injunctions in a birthright citizenship case and a ruling on a habeas corpus matter involving detainees. The hosts analyze the justices' concerns about due process, the government's potential manipulation of judicial procedures, and the broader implications for constitutional rights.Before diving in, remember to subscribe to our Patreon for

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Episode 121 | Democracy Under Attack: Trump's War on...

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2025/05/12

In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss Trump's attempt to dismantle Voice of America, a government-funded international broadcasting agency created during World War II to counter foreign propaganda. They analyze the legal challenges to Trump's executive order, highlighting the First Amendment implications and the Administrative Procedure Act violations.Before diving in, remember to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes

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Episode 120 | Former Federal Prosecutor BLASTS...

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2025/05/05

In today's riveting episode of It's Complicated, join our insightful host Renato Mariotti as he engages in a deep conversation with Mimi Rocah, a former federal prosecutor and district attorney. Two major developments are on the slate: a federal court ruling that restricts the Trump administration's sweeping deportation powers and the brewing contention in the Senate over Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney.Before diving in, remember to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive insights and

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Episode 119 | Harvard vs. Trump: The War on Academic...

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2025/04/29

Hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa dive into the escalating legal showdown between Harvard University and the Trump administration, a clash that raises critical questions about academic freedom and government overreach.Before diving in, make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to deeper insights and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia. This episode unpacks the administration’s controversial push to impose “ideological diversity” requirements on

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Episode 118 | The SHOCKING Truth Behind Trump's Legal...

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2025/04/21

In the latest episode of It’s Complicated, hosts Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, and Yale National Security Law professor Asha Rangappa dive into the alarming power struggles between the judiciary and the executive branch under Donald Trump. Before diving in, make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to deeper insights and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia. Renato kicks things off by exposing the chaos surrounding the Department of Homeland

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Episode 117 | Supreme Court's Shocking Ruling:...

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2025/04/14

In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss the disturbing implications of the Supreme Court ruling that appears to give Trump sweeping powers to deport anyone from the country with limited judicial oversight.Before diving in, make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to deeper insights and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia. Renato Mariotti, former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, breaks down the procedural chaos

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Episode 116 | EXPOSED: Trump’s Tariffs Spark Stock...

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2025/04/07

In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss the legality of Donald Trump's global tariffs, and the seismic fallout for Americans as the tariffs roil the stock markets and people's 401Ks.Make sure to subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia. The episode highlights a crucial but often overlooked point: the power to regulate commerce and impose tariffs rests with Congress. Our hosts explain that this authority has been extended to the President

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Episode 115 | How bad is the Signalgate scandal?

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2025/03/31

In today's episode, hosts Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti break down the implications surrounding the Signalgate scandal, where top U.S. officials likely shared classified information with unauthorized individuals—including the editor of The Atlantic—over an unsecure messaging app. Subscribe to our Patreon here, where paid members will get access to exclusive portions of this show. patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia Asha Rangappa, a Yale National Security Law professor and former FBI special

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