Roger Parloff

Molly Roberts, a Senior Editor at Lawfare who covers criminal trials, delves into the complexities of the 'Sandwich Guy' trial, examining the stakes and evidentiary challenges. Roger Parloff discusses filter protocol issues in the Comey case, revealing concerns over privilege and evidence integrity. Anna Bower analyzes filings related to Comey's indictment, highlighting weaknesses in the government's argument. Eric Columbus rounds out the conversation with insights on SNAP and legal battles regarding immigration detention conditions.

Join Scott Anderson, a national security law expert, Roger Parloff, a political and legal analyst, and Anna Bower, seasoned in legal discourse, as they dissect significant legal challenges faced by the Trump administration. They debate two pivotal court rulings on tariffs and migrant humanitarian status, revealing the complexities of executive power. The conversation also covers the implications of Supreme Court rulings on immigration and corporate responses to evolving trade policies. Their engaging dialogue blends humor with crucial legal insights.

Anna Bower, a legal correspondent and fellow, alongside Roger Parloff, a senior editor, dive into the latest twists in Trump’s legal saga. They dissect Judge Chutkan’s recent rulings and appeal strategies, weaving in humorous concert anecdotes. The conversation spans the complexities of ongoing trials, including the challenges faced by Trump's attorney amid personal conflicts. They also tackle crucial discussions on election integrity through the case of Tina Peters, touching on the implications of legal maneuvers in high-stakes political contexts.

Roger Parloff, veteran legal journalist analyzing litigation strategy. Molly Roberts, national security and civil liberties commentator summarizing the hearing’s flow. Kate Klonick, legal scholar on tech and free speech weighing statutory and First Amendment angles. They debate the court’s surprising focus on retaliation and due process, Judge Lynn’s tentative skepticism, the supply-chain designation’s reach, and the chances of a quick ruling.

The podcast delves into Trump's legal trials and delays, including the Mar-a-Lago case, Fulton County DA disqualification, and New York trial postponement. They discuss legal complexities, challenges with discovery in Stormy Daniels case, and potential disqualification of a judge. Also, they explore hypothetical electoral laws, national security concerns, and counterintelligence implications.

In this engaging discussion, James Pearce (Legal Fellow at Lawfare), Anna Bower (Senior Editor at Lawfare), and Roger Parloff (Senior Editor at Lawfare) dive into critical legal issues surrounding the Trump administration. They explore a recent Supreme Court ruling blocking discovery against DOGE, the indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Trump's controversial executive order affecting Harvard University. The conversation also touches on broader implications of legal challenges faced by the administration and how they shape the landscape of executive power and due process.

Peyton Baker, a law student reporting from the Minneapolis courthouse. Anna Bower, senior editor covering election‑law and Fulton County. Roger Parloff, senior editor and legal analyst. Troy Edwards, former federal prosecutor with grand‑jury experience. They discuss Don Lemon’s crowded arraignment and pretrial issues. They dig into shaky Fulton County search affidavits, DOJ moves to vacate Steve Bannon’s conviction, and rogue grand jury dynamics.

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on disqualifying Trump under the Fourteenth Amendment, leaving many questions unanswered. Experts analyze the implications, internal dynamics of the ruling, historical context, and challenges of enforcing Section Three. They also touch on protecting personal information online and the complexities of election law.

On January 6th, 2021, “On the Media” reporter Micah Loewinger recorded the secret communications of the Oath Keepers on a walkie-talkie app called Zello. After reporting on the findings, Loewinger received a subpoena calling on him to testify in the first Oath Keepers criminal trial last year. In conversations with “On the Media” host Brooke Gladstone, “Death, Sex & Money” host Anna Sale, and Roger Parloff, a senior editor at Lawfare, Loewinger grapples with the consequences of his reporting, and explores what happens when a journalist is forced to testify in court. Plus, Loewinger looks at the nineteen-seventies Supreme Court case United States v. Caldwell to understand the legal precedents for journalists being called on to testify in federal investigations, the limits of First Amendment privileges for the press, and the sometimes tenuous relationship between journalists and the government.  This episode originally aired on “On the Media” on May 26, 2023. 

Roger Parloff, a veteran legal journalist, joins the discussion about the habeas release evidentiary hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the government’s challenges in identifying removal destinations. The team also delves into the implications of various legal issues regarding National Guard deployments in Portland and Chicago. They dissect the dynamics of the ongoing Letitia James indictment and its contextual relationship to the James Comey case. Expect insights into potential future indictments and the complexities of vindictive prosecution claims.