Mike Schmidt
Investigative reporter for The New York Times who reported on the grand jury rejecting the DOJ's attempt to indict six members of Congress and discussed reporting details in the episode.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 45min
"Glimmers of hope and reasons for alarm"
Mike Schmidt, New York Times investigative reporter; Andrew Weissmann, former top DOJ official turned legal analyst; J.P. Cooney, ex-Justice Department prosecutor running for Congress; Alyssa Slotkin, Michigan senator and former intelligence officer. They discuss a grand jury rejecting prosecutions of six lawmakers. Conversations cover prosecutorial norms, politicized DOJ actions, military refusals of illegal orders, and risks to rule of law.
Feb 2, 2026 • 43min
"Gold-plated monstrosity"
David Frum, Atlantic writer and commentator on policy and geopolitics; Mike Schmidt, NYT investigative reporter on the Justice Department; Melissa Murray, NYU law professor specializing in constitutional law; Mark Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. They debate DOJ staffing and norm erosion. They discuss federal access to voter files, court fights over records, and economic policy effects on jobs and Venezuela.
Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 14min
Mike Schmidt: If Past Is Prologue, Buckle Up
Mike Schmidt, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The New York Times, dives deep into the machinations of Donald Trump's past and future political actions. He explores Trump's tactics to weaponize government entities against critics and scrutinizes key figures like Trump's AG nominee, Pam Bondi. Schmidt also shares insights on his upcoming Netflix series 'Zero Day,' featuring Robert De Niro, which touches on a global cyberattack. The conversation highlights the intricate connections between journalism, politics, and storytelling.
