Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

So, Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General and according to new reporting by the New York Times, it looks like, on her way out the door, Pam Bondi took one last shot at prosecuting the innocent, going after yet another one of Donald Trump's perceived enemies. Cassidy Hutchinson, the brave young woman who testified before the January 6 House select committee investigating Trump's Capitol attack. In what looks like a desperate (and ultimately failed) attempt to keep her job, Pam Bondi opened a revenge-fueled, vindictive investigation into Ms. Hutchinson with yet another trumped-up allegation of lying to Congress. With all her unethical conduct in service to dear leader, Pam Bondi has richly earned membership in the "Donald Trump Disbarred Lawyers Club.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A fiery take on the Supreme Court's move that could erase a high-profile contempt conviction. Discussion of a sudden DOJ motion to dismiss and what that means for accountability. Examination of a pattern of favoritism, pardons, and potential taxpayer payouts. A call to political and legal responses.

It's starting to look like Donald Trump's hack DOJ lawyers may be running court filings by their boss. No, not the temporary attorney general - Donald Trump himself. And what's worse, it's also beginning to look like Donnie may be picking up his beloved sharpie and making some edits or additions to those court filings before they are submitted to the judge. Glenn takes a look at one of those court filings, specifically the one involving Donald Trump's ballroom vanity project. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frank Conniff, comedy writer and MST3K performer, brings sharp wit and caller banter. Jay Satterfield, Democratic strategist focused on Southern organizing, discusses grassroots wins and voter access. They dive into the Iran conflict, political costs of war, media portrayals, mail-in voting fights, and cultural moments — all in quick, lively conversation.

Now that Pam Bondi has been fired and she's no longer Attorney General, it actually frees her up in one really important way.Bondi is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida; but the Florida state bar has a rule: it won't conduct ethics investigations of attorneys who are serving in presidentially-appointed positions. Accordingly, the Florida Bar previously has refused to act on the multiple ethics complaints filed against Bondi while she was attorney general. However, given that Pam Bondi is no longer serving in a presidentially- appointed position . . . it's game on!New, beefed-up ethics complaints are being prepared and it's time for the Florida state bar to act to hold Bondi accountable.Find Glenn on Substack: glenkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pam Bondi did all of Donald Trump's lawless, unconstitutional, and unethical bidding. She tried to prosecute Trump's perceived enemies, she violated federal law by refusing to publicly release all of the Epstein files, she weaponized and misused the power of the Department of Justice in all ways large and small in service to dear leader. But clearly it wasn't enough. Trump just introduce Bondi to the undercarriage of a bus, firing her after little more than a year as his attorney general/consigliere.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you may know, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are opening their new US tour today: the Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Bruce describes the tour as follows: "The tour will be a celebration and defense of the US Constitution, freedom, and the sacred American dream, which is under attack." In celebration of opening day of the tour, I want to share this on the podcast. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the original and longest members of the E Street Band, Garry W. Tallent - the bass player and OG of the E Street Band. I talked with Garry about this history with Bruce and the band, and about the upcoming tour.Along with Garry, I had the incredible good fortune to interview photojournalist extraordinaire Nicki Germaine. Back in 1974. Nicki had the amazing opportunity to document, in photographs, the now-legendary Liberty Hall shows, right before the album Born to Run hit. Those photos remained buried for nearly 50 years - until now. Nicki has published a remarkable book, "Bruce Springsteen - Liberty Hall." And friends, let me tell you - it is a treasure! But don't take my word for it. Let me quote E Street drummer, the mighty Max Weinberg, who said, "From the first picture, I felt like I was breaking into Tutankhamen's tomb and finding the treasure."I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed interviewing Garry and Nicki.To purchase Bruce Springsteen - Liberty Hall: www.springsteenlibertyhall.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you think it's time to flip the House? Do you think it's time to elect representatives to Congress who are prepared to go scorched earth in the direction of accountability - accountability for the crimes that Trump and company have committed, and accountability for the crimes that are still in progress? Me too.I just sat down with Ed FitzGerald. Ed is running to represent the people of Ohio's seventh congressional district. Ed is a former prosecutor and a former FBI special agent who understands that the need for accountability is non-negotiable. Find Ed at: www.fitzgeraldforcongress.com Find Glenn on Substack; glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A rally speech recounts mass protests against an aspiring autocrat and the energy of marching into DC. The rule of law and the need for legal accountability are central themes. Courts, juries, and public action get highlighted as checks on power. Listeners are urged to engage through peaceful protest, voting strategy, and nightly community meetings.

A class-action claim that DOJ and a tech company exposed over 100 survivors’ identities and reignited trauma. A critique of how the Justice Department handled Epstein-related investigations and transparency laws. Calls for a special master to review and unredact files for accountability.