The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
The Bulwark
“The Illegal News” is where law meets politics. Each week, Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell (not a lawyer) sits down with a legal expert to unpack how the latest court filings, rulings, and procedural twists and turns of the Trump era are shaping American democracy. These are conversations about justice without the jargon, giving you context for the biggest developments and surfacing the legal (and illegal) moves not getting enough attention.
If you're looking for "George Conway Explains It All to Sarah Longwell," George is off on a new adventure, but Sarah will keep you covered.
If you're looking for "George Conway Explains It All to Sarah Longwell," George is off on a new adventure, but Sarah will keep you covered.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 46min
George Conway Explains: Why the House GOP are Lowlifes
In this week's episode of George Conway Explains It All to Sarah Longwell, they discuss the Georgia case against Trump, Trump's $400 million+ judgment, and the FBI informant who lied about Hunter Biden.If you have any questions for next week's show, email askgeorge@thebulwark.com. Enjoy.
Feb 8, 2024 • 47min
George Conway Explains How Trump's "Absolute Immunity" Defense Crumbled in Historic Ruling
George discusses the major (and unanimous) legal decision involving former President Trump's claim to immunity. Conway illuminates the legal precedents and constitutional arguments that led to this landmark verdict.And then George and Sarah preview the oral arguments happening Feb. 2 before SCOTUS in Trump v. Anderson.Love the show but hate the ads? Bulwark+ members get access to an exclusive, ad-free version of George Conway Explains It All (To Sarah Longwell). Sign up today! https://plus.thebulwark.com/subscribe
Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
George Conway Explains: How Trump Lost $83M (with Roberta Kaplan!)
In this exclusive interview, attorney Roberta Kaplan discusses her recent victory in a defamation case against former President Donald Trump, where a verdict of $83 million was awarded to her client, E. Jean Carroll. Join George Conway, Sarah Longwell, Roberta Kaplan and Matthew Craig!Love the show but hate the ads? Bulwark+ members get access to an exclusive, ad-free version of George Conway Explains It All (To Sarah Longwell). Sign up today! https://plus.thebulwark.com/subscribe
Jan 25, 2024 • 39min
George Conway Explains: Trump’s 91 Problems (& Jail is One)
George Conway and Sarah Longwell take on the New Hampshire Primary and then do a deep dive into the 91 felony charges that Donald Trump is currently facing. George explains to Sarah why he thinks Trump will end up in prison.
Jan 18, 2024 • 37min
George Conway Explains E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuit Against Donald Trump
George explains to Sarah Longwell how he gave legal advice to E. Jean Carroll and helped connect her with her lawyer, Trump’s many, many other trials, and Trump’s big mad TruthSocial bleats directed at George.
Jan 11, 2024 • 24min
“Trump will spend the rest of his life in jail”
Sarah Longwell and George Conway discuss the possibility of Donald Trump going to jail.
Jan 8, 2024 • 31min
Ballot Challenges
George Conway joins Sarah Longwell in this special edition of The Next Level to give his legal expertise on how SCOTUS will approach states kicking Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot.
