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.
Episodes
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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.
Feb 21, 2026 • 19min
Fed Up Judge issues Back to Back Orders on Trump Slavery Scheme
A federal judge orders restoration of a defaced Philadelphia memorial and blasts efforts to erase uncomfortable historical facts. The administration faces accusations of rewriting museum exhibits and violating long‑standing agreements. The legal fight escalates toward the Third Circuit amid concerns about recusal and the broader battle over public memory and monuments.
Feb 20, 2026 • 25min
Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Breaking Supreme Court ruling overturns tariffs and legal limits on presidential trade power. Deep dive into whether statutory language allows peacetime tariffs. Discussion of who bore the cost and potential refunds. Analysis of judicial reasoning, major questions doctrine, and warnings about executive authority.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 16min
Trump Finally Shut Down by Judge in Abrego Garcia Case
A courtroom clash over a back‑dated DOJ order and its limits. A deep dive into the long, controversial effort to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia and claims his prior removal was unlawful. Analysis of nunc pro tunc legal boundaries and accusations of retaliatory prosecution. Calls for mercy and scrutiny of ICE practices and leadership.
Feb 20, 2026 • 19min
Trump DOJ Makes Shock Confession in Court
Coverage of the Justice Department admitting dozens of court-order violations in New Jersey and what that reveals about systemic noncompliance. Discussion of a conciliatory letter from a DOJ official with political ties and why that connection matters. Examination of how interim leadership is being handled and questions about qualifications and potential favoritism.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 28min
Legal AF - 2/19/2026
Lisa Graves, legal scholar and policy expert, provides sharp constitutional and Supreme Court analysis. They dissect a questionable Fulton County warrant, a TRO restoring slavery exhibits, accountability orders in deportation and detention cases, Melania Trump v. Michael Wolff procedural battles, and preview high-stakes Supreme Court fights over tariffs and birthright citizenship.
Feb 19, 2026 • 15min
Trump Secret Meetings to Take Over Media Revealed
Reports of secret meetings about acquiring CNN and Warner Bros assets take center stage. Discussion of the sudden firing of the DOJ antitrust chief and how that could reshape the sale. Analysis of competing bids from Netflix and Paramount and why CNN is a strategic prize. A timeline connecting public remarks, shifting ownership moves, and broader changes in where people get their news.
Feb 17, 2026 • 20min
Pissed Off GOP Judge goes Berserk on Trump in Open Court
A federal judge stops an attempt to erase slavery from a national monument and orders restoration of historical panels. Court opinion quotes Orwell and rejects treating slavery as a debatable narrative. Video footage of the Park Service removing plaques is described. Political leaders and retired jurists are discussed in the context of courts pushing back on executive power.
Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 45min
Legal AF - 2/14/2026
Dina Doll, a legal commentator who analyzes civil rights and high-profile political cases, breaks down courtroom fireworks. Short takes cover ICE agents’ lies and a dismissed criminal complaint. They unpack judges using contempt powers, grand jury refusals involving members of Congress, and fresh Epstein-related fallout and oversight battles.
Feb 14, 2026 • 17min
Wow: Trump Suddenly Fires Top DOJ Official
Breaking news about a sudden firing at the DOJ’s antitrust division and why it matters to competition. A rundown of clashes over major media and tech deals, including scrutiny of Apple, Google and YouTube. Discussion of lobbying, alleged corruption, and signals from high-profile pardons. Context on wider DOJ personnel shakeups and what that could mean for enforcement.
