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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 86 | Jack Smith Makes THIS New Move In...

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2024/08/13

Why is Jack Smith asking for more time in the Jan 6th case? Well, it’s complicated. And we have some very exciting news to share. We have recently partnered with Really American Media to take our podcast to the next level. They are going to exponentially speed up our production times and help us deliver more exclusive, hard-hitting content like this. “And what it means is that we're going to have conversations together and you're going to see the results very quickly,” Renato said. “Not only in our

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Episode 85 | Save Democracy with this One Weird...

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2024/07/31

In a bit of a departure from the usual subjects Asha and Renato weigh in on politics. In particular, how the label of “weird” is sticking to JD Vance. Also, what it must be like for Usha to ride along with her husband’s new-found love of Trump.Plus, Renato is a bit of a swinger…on the dance floor.Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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00:38:31

Episode 84 | Donald's Docket; Crowdstrike

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2024/07/26

Asha and Renato go over the current state of Trump’s criminal trials. Renato shares his surprise prediction about the Manhattan conviction.Plus, Asha barely made it home from her vacation!Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZWzalIusTr0 Subscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow 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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Episode 83 | What’s Next; Court Reform; Logistical...

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2024/07/19

Dahlia Lithwick joins Renato to discuss what’s next for Jack Smith now that the Florida indictment has been thrown out?President Biden has reportedly said that Court reform is going to be a priority in his re-election campaign. What would that look like?Plus, there were some difficulties getting this episode together!Keep up with our Guest:Dahlia Lithwickhttps://twitter.com/dahlialithwickDahlia LithwickAmicus with Dahlia LithwickSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow

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Episode 82 | Immunity; Project 2025; Exit Strategy

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2024/07/12

Norm Eisen joins Renato and Asha to talk about how this shiny new presidential immunity works when applied to Trump’s current prosecutions.Plus, Renato changed firms and Asha is exploring her options.Keep up with our Guest:Norm Eisenhttps://twitter.com/normeisenSate Democracy Defenders ActionQuestions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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Episode 81 | Presidential Immunity Ruling; Chevron;...

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2024/07/04

Presidential Immunity and Chevron Deference were among two of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings this session.What does Presidential Immunity mean for Biden and for Trump’s criminal trials?Renato and Asha are joined by Kim Wehle to discuss the end of Chevron.Keep up with our Guest:Kim Wehletwitter.com/kimwehleSimple Politics with Kim WehlePre order:Pardon Power: How the System Works – And Why Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on

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Episode 80 | Cannon is Bad at This, and SCOTUS is...

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2024/06/28

In Mar-a-Lago, Judge Cannon held a 2 day hearing and invited amici to argue whether Special Counsels are Constitutional. Trump responds to Jack Smith’s request to modify Trump’s pretrial release conditions.SCOTUS gets Rahimi right by ignoring its own precedent.Plus, kids behind the wheel.Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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Episode 79 | Hunter’s Guilty; Trump is Wilting; Asha...

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2024/06/21

Hunter Biden was found guilty of a felony. What’s next?How is Trump handling his felony conviction as he awaits sentencing?Plus, Asha really nails it.Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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Episode 78 | Trump's Guilty; Hunter’s on Trial;...

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2024/06/07

Trump has been found guilty on all 24 counts. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on July 11th. What kind of sentence should we expect?Hunter Biden is on trial for a gun charge in Delaware. What is his team’s strategy?Plus. Henry really likes cicada season!Read Renato’s Piece in the NYTOpinion | How Trump’s Team Blew It - The New York TimesQuestions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter:

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00:30:51

Episode 77 | Jury Instructions; Travel Delays

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2024/05/30

The jury in Trump’s Manhattan trial is deliberating. What do they have to find in order to convict Trump? Did prosecutors do enough to convict?Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Subscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack:

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Episode 76 | Trump’s Witness; Jury Instructions; Bad...

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2024/05/24

Trump called his only witness and it was kind of a disaster.The jury of the first ever criminal trial of a former US President will be deliberating soon. Their instructions are somewhat complicated.Plus, a criminal haircut?Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postWatch us on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcMSubscribe on

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Episode 75 | Cohen’s Testimony; Mother’s Day

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2024/05/15

Michael Cohen has a story to tell. He also has a lot of baggage. It remains to be seen whether the jury will find his story credible. Also, why isn’t everything he’s saying Trump said hearsay?Plus, we hope you had a better Mother’s Day than Melania.Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Subscribe on

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Episode 74 | Trump Trial Potpourri

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2024/05/10

Stormy Daniels’ testimony in Trump’s trial may be problematic for the prosecution.Judge Merchan admits that he is treating Trump differently from most other defendants.Other than Trump not being there, what are you looking for in a hotel?Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Subscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow

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Episode 73 | Woke SCOTUS; Trump's Trial; RIP Cricket

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2024/05/03

The Supreme Court has heard the immunity arguments and some justices seem to want to answer a question that isn’t before them. Trump has slept through much of his trial in Manhattan, but Asha is riveted. She even made a chart!Plus, what kind of person kills a pet?! Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postWatch us on

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Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift

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2024/04/26

The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump has begun. Asha and Renato break down the first couple of days of the trial–– from opening statements to jury selection, The People’s first witness, and Trump’s continued violation of Judge Merchan’s gag order.Plus, Asha is open to becoming a Swifty.Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeTrump Court Cases Cheat

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Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup

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2024/04/19

Jury selection and seating in Trump’s election interference trial in Manhattan; people are confused about FISA– Asha will straighten them out.Plus, what does it take to be “camera ready?”Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVeSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow 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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Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation...

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2024/04/12

Jack Smith responded to Judge Cannon’s jury instruction request as the Mar-a-Lago case continues to go off the rails; Trump is still arguing that he has immunity before, during, and after his presidency; plus, maybe Asha should have been a doctor. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Follow Asha on Twitter:

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Episode 69 - Pump and Dump? Re-Gagged; and HOA Issues

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2024/04/05

This week: Truth Social hit the NASDAQ and its share price seems untethered from its financials; Trump gets gagged by the judge in the hush money case; plus Asha has an HOA issue.Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postWatch us on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcMSubscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha

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Episode 68 - Markdown; Mifepristone, and Mathletics

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2024/03/29

This week: Trump catches a break and gets his bond reduced by almost 70%. Hears arguments on the mifepristone injunction that came from Judge Kacsmaryk in Texas. The Judicial Conference puts an end to judge shopping. Plus, we find out what kind of nerd Renato was before his glow-up. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout.Trump Court Cases Cheat

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Episode 67 - Obtuse Cannon; Unbondable Trump; Sneaky...

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2024/03/22

This week: Judge Cannon is over-complicating issues in the documents case; Trump can’t get bonded; plus Asha did some sneaky stuff back in the day.For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout.Follow Brian Greer on Twitter:Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) / XTrump Court Cases Cheat Sheethttps://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=postWatch us on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/nidx0H8ptcMSubscribe on

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