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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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00:43:06

Trump’s Tax Returns: Will the Supreme Court Allow For...

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2020/05/02

Renato and Patti discuss the Supreme Court’s consideration of cases regarding subpoenas for Trump’s tax returns. They are joined by law professor and ABC News Supreme Court Contributor Kate Shaw.Strict Scrutiny Podcast

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00:41:26

Voting During a Pandemic: How Can We Ensure Everyone...

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2020/04/23

Renato and Patti discussed the recent election in Wisconsin and how we can ensure that everyone can vote safely in November without putting their health at risk. They were joined by Trevor Potter, the former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission and the founder of the Campaign Legal Center, a non-profit that fights to protect voting rights.

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00:37:09

Stay-At-Home Orders: Are they Constitutional, and Can...

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2020/04/18

Renato and Patti discussed the legality and constitutionality of stay-at-home orders and other restrictions that states have imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. They were joined by Anthony Michael Kreis, a professor at Chicago-Kent School of Law.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic Patreon

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00:38:41

Managing the Pandemic: What Should the Federal...

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2020/04/08

Renato discussed the Trump Administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, who led the management of the ACA after its initial rollout.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic PatreonIn the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

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00:50:58

Senators Dump Their Stock: Was It Insider Trading?...

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2020/03/24

Renato discussed whether Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and other Senators engaged in insider trading when they sold stock after receiving confidential coronavirus briefings. He was joined by former federal prosecutor Michael Schachter, who prosecuted Martha Stewart and has handled many well-known insider trading cases.

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00:46:08

Coronavirus Pandemic: How Can We Stay Safe? (with Dr....

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2020/03/16

Renato discussed how we can stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. He was joined remotely by a patient who tested positive for the coronavirus as well as Dr. David Waitley, an infectious disease specialist.

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00:41:37

Trump’s Attacks on the Judiciary: What Can Be Done?...

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2020/02/27

Renato discussed Trump’s recent attacks on Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Ginsburg and Judge Jackson and his recent public statements about the Roger Stone case. He was joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.

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01:04:11

Roger Stone's Sentencing and Rod Blagojevich's...

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2020/02/19

Renato discussed the recent intervention by Barr and other senior DOJ officials in the Roger Stone sentencing recommendation as well as recent Trump's pardons and commutations, including the commutation of the sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He was joined by Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-5), a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence who questioned Stone, and MSNBC Legal Analyst Barb McQuade, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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01:01:02

Iowa Caucuses Snafu: How Does it Impact the...

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2020/02/04

Renato discussed the delayed results of the Iowa caucuses and the impact the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. He was joined by G. Elliott Morris, data journalist for The Economist, and Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.Share your feedback on episode topicsOn Topic PatreonThe Economist's Checks and BalancesSabato's Crystal Ball

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01:03:42

Trump on Trial: What Can We Expect Next? (with Joe...

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2020/01/27

Renato discusses the ongoing impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. He is joined by former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart, who served as Press Secretary during the Clinton impeachment, and former Senate Judiciary Counsel and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Elliot Williams.

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00:57:50

Impeachment Trial: Will It Resolve Anything In Light...

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2020/01/20

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00:54:39

Iran Attack: Can the President Start a War without...

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2020/01/10

Renato discussed Trump's recent attack that killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani and Congressional efforts to ensure that Trump did not lead the nation into war with Iran. He was joined by Stephen Vladeck, A. Dalton Cross Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA), who recently introduced the No War With Iran Act in the House.

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00:51:53

Looking Forward to 2020: What Legal Developments Will...

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2020/01/03

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01:27:15

Articles of Impeachment and OIG Report: What Does It...

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2019/12/13

Renato and Patti discuss the articles of impeachment introduced in the House Judiciary Committee and the Justice Department OIG report on the Russia investigation. They’re joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and a Professor at Yale University.

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00:43:29

Impeachment in Historical Perspective: What Articles...

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2019/11/27

Renato discusses the recent court decision rejecting Trump’s “absolute immunity” argument and the new phase of the impeachment inquiry before the House Judiciary Committee. He is joined by Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, a MSNBC Legal Analyst.

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01:00:07

First Week of Impeachment Hearings: What Mattered?...

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2019/11/18

Renato discussed the first week of public impeachment hearings. He was joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Maya Wiley, the former chief legal advisor to the Mayor of New York City.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic on Patreon

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01:07:07

Impeachment Hearings Begin: What Should We Expect?...

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2019/11/13

Renato discusses what we can expect from the upcoming public impeachment hearings. He is joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and professor at Yale University.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic on Patreon

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01:02:42

Impeachment Goes Public: How Should House Democrats...

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2019/11/02

Renato and Patti discuss the public phase of the impeachment inquiry and how House Democrats can best make their case. They’re joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.On Topic WebsiteOn Topic on Patreon

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01:01:02

Quid Pro Quo Established: Does Trump Have Any Defense...

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2019/10/25

Renato and Patti discuss the bombshell testimony of Ukraine envoy Bill Taylor, the Republican Members of Congress barging into the SCIF, and other developments in the impeachment inquiry. They are joined by former CIA officer and National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price, a NBC News contributor.On Topic's new websiteOn Topic's new Patreon

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00:59:43

Giuliani Under Investigation: What Does This Mean for...

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2019/10/18

Renato discusses the implications of recent news that former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani is the subject of a federal criminal investigation. He is joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Mimi Rocah, a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York.

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