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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Mar 29, 2025 • 49min
S2 Ep103: “What They’re Doing is Profoundly Evil and Wrong”
George Conway dives into the backlash against Trump’s executive order impacting law firms, sparking debates on due process. The focus sharpens on the cases of detained students, examining the legality of masked ICE agents. The conversation probes the concerning implications of government overreach, especially regarding free speech and civil liberties. Additionally, they discuss the ethical complexities of immigration law and the necessity of fair representation for all individuals in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 29min
S2 Ep102: The Most Disgraceful Action By A Law Firm Ever (w/ Tim Miller)
The discussion delves into the controversial actions of the law firm Paul Weiss and their capitulation to Donald Trump, revealing ethical implications for the legal profession. It examines the firm’s history and shift from a noble origin to profit-driven motives. The conversation raises alarms about law firms compromising integrity under authoritarian pressure, questioning their commitment to diversity and ethics. Ultimately, it urges legal professionals to prioritize their moral responsibilities, reflecting on the broader impact on democracy.
Mar 18, 2025 • 47min
S2 Ep101: Is Trump Declaring War on Courts?
Trump just tested the limits of executive power by deporting hundreds of Venezuelans, despite a federal court order against it. Are we headed toward a constitutional crisis? George Conway explains why Trump’s actions threaten constitutional protections, and what happens if presidents ignore judges.
Mar 15, 2025 • 60min
S2 Ep100: Trump’s Lawlessness is Out of Control
George Conway and Sarah Longwell discuss the courts ordering federal agencies to reinstate probationary workers, Donald Trump’s executive order on birth right citizenship, the legality of Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest, and the judge blocking Trump’s executive order against Perkins Coie.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
Mar 7, 2025 • 55min
Trump’s Weakening Support in the Supreme Court
George Conway explains to JVL, in for Sarah Longwell, SCOTUS rejecting Trump’s foreign aid freeze, the executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, Trump’s plans to revoke Ukrainians’ legal status, and the not so subtle interactions with Supreme Court Justices at Trump’s address to congress.Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE ! #hexcladpartner
Feb 27, 2025 • 56min
The ILLEGALITY of DOGE
George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, discuss Chief Justice Roberts’ late night decision to pause order to pay foreign aid, the constitutional legality of DOGE, Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, and what the future holds for the conservative legal establishment.Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ASKGEORGE at https://laundrysauce.com/ASKGEORGE #laundrysaucepod
Feb 20, 2025 • 58min
Trump is Not a KING
George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk Donald Trump’s quoting of Napoleon and calling himself a king, the resignations in SDNY over Mayor Eric Adams corruption case, Elon Musk’s control with DOGE, and Trump’s tanking approval ratings.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod
Feb 14, 2025 • 55min
SDNY Just EXPOSED Trump’s Corruption
George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk what’s happening in the Southern District of NY Courts, with NY Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon resigning with an explosive letter in protest of orders to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Also, with Elon Musk and DOGE facing legal pushback, what can the courts do to protect targeted federal institutions.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
Feb 6, 2025 • 55min
How to Stop the Dismantling of Our Government
Sarah Longwell and George Conway take on Trump 2.0's grim vision of a government stripped of legal limits. Agencies dismantled, courts defied, and the Constitution in jeopardy. When no one enforces the law, will chaos prevail?Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE! #hexcladpartner
Feb 1, 2025 • 51min
Trump’s Administration Is an Incompetent Mess
Mass firings, illegal freezes, and unhinged governance—Conway & Longwell discuss why Trump’s administration is a complete disaster.
