Legal AF by MeidasTouch
MeidasTouch Network
Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics.Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 23min
Legal AF 3/5/2026
Lisa Graves, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and election law and civil rights expert, provides sharp Supreme Court and redistricting analysis. They tackle subpoenas and missing Epstein records. They break down the Court striking down emergency tariffs and refund fallout. They discuss law firms resisting Trump pressure and the implications of recent redistricting rulings for upcoming midterms.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 17min
Trump White House in Tailspin as SCOTUS Dooms Term
A breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling that found certain tariffs unlawful and who must repay the money. A deep dive into the Treasury’s plan to delay refunds for years despite having funds on hand. A look at congressional moves to force refunds within 90 days and the political hurdles blocking quick action.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 18min
Trump Blows Up at Top Official after Epstein Secrets Surface
A deep dive into allegations that a top commerce official and his family profited massively from ties to the Trump brand. Discussion covers reported insider trades around tariffs and an inquiry led by Jamie Raskin. The show also probes awkward links to Jeffrey Epstein and growing calls for resignation amid ethics concerns.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 12min
Legal AF - 2/28/2026
A solo legal deep dive into recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and why they may violate constitutional war powers. Discussion of newly surfaced Epstein-related disclosures and withheld FBI files. Analysis of high-profile depositions, jurisdiction fights in celebrity litigation, and allegations of secrecy and leaks. Coverage of tariff refund disputes, immigration habeas rulings, and civil harms from military actions.
Feb 28, 2026 • 18min
Fed Up Judge Threatens Trump Regime with Criminal Contempt
A federal judge threatens criminal contempt to force ICE to follow court orders. The show walks through civil versus criminal contempt and judges' enforcement tools. A survey of alleged ICE and DHS violations in Minnesota sparks wider judicial coordination across districts. Legal maneuvers, revised violation counts, and possible remedies like fines and dismissals are highlighted.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 15min
Wow: Top Trump Loyalist Suddenly Quits as Spy Fears Erupt
A senior Trump ally abruptly resigns over alleged Treasury surveillance using broad "Geographic Target Orders." The conversation outlines how FinCEN and Treasury data sweeps may raise Fourth Amendment and privacy alarms. They link the controversy to recent presidential rhetoric about "Somali fraud" and foresee legal battles and whistleblower fallout ahead.
Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 31min
Legal AF - 2/26/2026
They break down legal angles on the State of the Union and fact-check sweeping presidential claims. They discuss Abigail Spanberger’s rebuttal and its political resonance. They dig into redactions in the Epstein files and survivor testimony concerns. They analyze prosecutorial politics, the presidential immunity ruling, and Judge Aileen Cannon’s controversial report order.
Feb 25, 2026 • 21min
Trump DOJ Gives Up as They Screw Up Bad
A breakdown of high-profile prosecutorial missteps and why several high-profile investigations have stalled. Discussion of grand juries declining to indict lawmakers over a viral video urging troops to uphold the Constitution. Analysis of how a problematic appointment and shifting DOJ positions undermined attempts to charge a former FBI director. A look at which political prosecutions moved forward and which fizzled.
Feb 22, 2026 • 15min
Trump Official Caught on Camera in Shock Abuse Scandal
A simmering scandal at the Labor Department involving alleged drinking, strip club visits, and sexual misconduct draws scrutiny. Investigators chase video evidence and probe possible cover ups tied to delayed disclosures. The discussion highlights patterns of tolerated misconduct across the administration and questions the credibility of top officials overseeing labor policy.
Feb 22, 2026 • 1h 27min
Legal AF - 2/21/2026
A solo legal rundown digs into the Les Wexner deposition and unanswered questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Supreme Court’s rebuke of Trump’s global tariffs and the statutes that limit presidential trade power get unpacked. Multiple federal judges’ blistering critiques of DOJ and ICE practices are highlighted. There is also coverage of political maneuvers and potential refunds tied to the tariff fight.
