

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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Aug 2, 2024 • 17min
FED Up Dems EXPOSE Trump with ONE SIMPLE MOVE
Senate Democrats are stepping up with the 'No Kings Act,' aimed at bringing criminal law to presidents and countering Trump’s Supreme Court immunity. This strategy not only aids VP Harris in her campaign but also rallies support for fellow Democrats. The discussion highlights how this act can be leveraged in debates, forcing Trump to clarify his stance. Michael Popok analyzes campaign dynamics and Harris's strengths, giving her a prosecutorial edge over Trump, all while reminding listeners of the broader implications for Republican incumbents.

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 20min
Cannon CAN’T HELP Trump ANY MORE
Michael Popok is joined by Meidas Touch Legal Commentator, Dina Doll (sitting in for KFA) for the Midweek Edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode, with the backdrop of a surging VP Kamala Harris presidential campaign flipping the script on Trump in the Battleground States, the anchors discuss and debate: Attorney General Merrick Garland criticizing Judge Aileen Cannon for dismissing the Mar a Lago Trump indictment as the DOJ appeals her order; VP Harris leading the charge to reform the Supreme Court including adding new justices and term limits, in light of new Supreme Court leaks about their deliberations and opinions before they are issued, Judge Chutkan gears up for a new hearing on how to get the Special Counsel’s DC election interference criminal case against Trump back on track, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFThanks to our sponsors: Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Soul: Go to GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order!Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Laundry Sauce: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug 1, 2024 • 16min
Trump SECRET Deal in SLOVENIA with GOP Donor EXPOSED
Unraveling secrets, the hosts explore Trump's covert strategy involving wealthy donors buying stakes in his media venture. They uncover links to a Slovenian tech company and prominent Republican financier benefiting from Trump's ties. Suspicion brews over potential conflicts of interest, raising questions about influence peddling and taxpayer money. The discussion highlights how Trump's business tactics echo those of political strongmen, painting a picture of a high-stakes game where access and profit intertwine.

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Jul 30, 2024 • 18min
Trump CAN’T ESCAPE DC Case as WORLD IMPLODES
They discuss shocking video evidence revealing Trump and his team attempting to submit fake elector certificates. Key players like Ken Cheseborough are highlighted, outlining their roles in the election interference scheme. The significance of this evidence in maintaining obstruction charges against Trump is explored. Predictions about potential legal outcomes and convictions are also shared, creating a thrilling overview of the precarious situation surrounding the former president.

Jul 30, 2024 • 16min
Trump SHOCKED as MURDOCH Paper TURNS AGAINST HIM
It’s a very dark and weird day for the Trump -Vance campaign when they have lost the support of even Rupert Murdoch who has used one of his major newspapers to criticize Trump’s anti-women and reproductive rights rhetoric and policies. Michael Popok of Legal AF explains how Murdoch’s “editorial board” criticism signals that Trump is cooked because he has alienated the Number 1 voting bloc he needs to win in the Battleground States—women voters who outnumber male voters by almost 8mm nationwide. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2024 • 17min
Trump SPIRALING LIKE CRAZY Begs Like a SCHMUCK for HELP
Trump just declared that if he gets re-elected he will install a Christian theocracy and eliminate voting. Michael Popok breaks down Trump’s new pandering to the Christian right and what it means about his attempt to never leave power if he is elected.Thanks to Policygenius! Head to policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2024 • 18min
Judge Cannon SCREWS Trump BAD at Worst Possible TIME
Judge Cannon misplayed her hand to try to give her patron Trump a big win and an election “bump” by dismissing the Mar a Lago indictment, and is now holding a losing hand with a likely reversal of her decision for the third time by the 11th Circuit and then the US Supreme Court. Michael Popok analyzes how the law and politics landscape has drastically changed against Cannon due to VP Harris’ surge in the polls and likely win in November. Thanks to Manukora! Try Honey With Superpowers™! Head to manukora.com/LEGALAF to get 3 FREE Gifts with your Starter Kit - a $25 value!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
Trump STUNNED by Worst Week OF HIS LIFE
Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back for the weekend edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode, the anchors discuss and debate how the political landscape has turned against Trump and how that has impacted all of his criminal cases; another loss for Trump in New York with Judge Engoron denying Trump’s efforts to remove him from the civil fraud case and overturn the $465 million judgment; another likely loss for Trump in trying to overturn his 34 count felony conviction in New York based on a new filing by the Manhattan DA; the 11th Circuit setting up a path to reverse Judge Cannon’s decision to dismiss the Mar a Lago indictment; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFThanks to our sponsors: Liquid IV: Get 20% off when you go to https://Liquid-IV.com and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 20min
Trump Gets ROASTED in Saturday Night COURT ORDER
DC Judge Chutkan who has reasserted control over the Trump election interference criminal case strikes again against Trump, DENYING the 2nd of 4 motions to dismiss Trump filed back on October, finding that there has been NO VINDICTIVE PROSECUTION OF TRUMP by President Biden, Jack Smith or the DOJ. Michael Popok explains why these orders are a bad omen for Trump’s efforts to argue that he is immune from this prosecution. Head to https://TryFum.com/legalaf and get a FREE GIFT with the JOURNEY PACK today when you use code LEGALAFVisit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 21min
NY Judge REJECTS Trump’s FINAL ATTEMPT to Save Himself
In a breaking story, NY Supreme Court Justice Engoron DENIED Trump’s transparent and bad faith effort to have the judge removed from the case to try to overturn the Judge’s $465 million civil fraud judgment against Trump. Michael Popok explains it all on his latest hot take.Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


