Main Justice
MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord
Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the Trump administration wields its power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 54min
Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting
They reflect on the life and public service legacy of Robert Mueller. They walk through a court win for press freedom challenging Pentagon credential rules. They break down the Supreme Court oral arguments over whether ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 52min
A Matter of Pretext
A federal judge blocked subpoenas aimed at pressuring the Federal Reserve chair, citing retaliatory motives. Discussion covers legal limits on grand jury subpoenas and separation of powers risks. The show examines disciplinary claims about a DOJ lawyer allegedly coercing a law school to change curriculum. It closes with a lawsuit over the Pentagon blacklisting an AI firm for refusing certain military and surveillance uses.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 56min
Usurping Power
They unpack the Justice Department's sudden reversal on appeals involving law firms and the internal dynamics that drove it. They cover a Minnesota ruling finding immigration stops and arrests were racially targeted. They review court decisions on unlawful leadership appointments and a rule that could pause state complaints against DOJ lawyers.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 6min
Legal Madlibs
Tess Bridgeman, international law expert and Co-Editor-in-Chief at Just Security, explains limits on presidential war powers and Congress’s constitutional role. She discusses how US strikes on Iran fit within domestic and international law. Conversation also covers patterns of unilateral executive action and implications for oversight and legal accountability.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 55min
The Bulwark of Liberty
A deep look at the Supreme Court ruling that struck down sweeping presidential tariffs and the legal fight over statutory authority. A breakdown of competing judicial approaches, from the major questions doctrine to ordinary statutory interpretation. A troubling federal court rebuke of masked, unmarked ICE operations and the constitutional concerns they raise. A critique of a judge's decision to withhold a special counsel report.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 58min
“Horsefeathers!”
A heated discussion about attempts to chill political speech and the legal limits on criticizing the military. A close look at a contested Fulton County affidavit and questions about its evidentiary gaps. Updates on court orders protecting migrants unlawfully deported and due process for prisoners facing Supermax transfers.
Feb 12, 2026 • 6min
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
Conversation previews center on a heated Texas Democratic primary and contrasting candidate styles. They explore how influencers and Threads shape campaign moments and leak private chatter. Political culture meets entertainment as they touch on a controversy over a disputed remark and what it means for party strategy.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 59min
Who's Bearing the Consequences?
They unpack the Justice Department asking the Supreme Court to vacate a high-profile contempt conviction and the worrisome rhetoric from senior DOJ officials. They examine how a sudden immigration detention push overwhelmed courts and prosecutors, spotlighting a fired prosecutor's breakdown. They cover Congress getting access to sensitive case files and a high-profile witness invoking the Fifth. They close with litigation over seized ballots.
Feb 5, 2026 • 2min
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
Two former White House insiders trade lively off-air takes on where culture and politics collide. They break down political signaling via halftime shows, fashion moments, viral clips and celebrity news. The show invites listeners into a groupchat-style conversation that spots who is hijacking culture and why.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 58min
Callous and Lawless
They dissect a controversial Justice Department recruitment post seeking partisan prosecutors and what that means for DOJ norms. They cover a massive, privacy-breaching release of Epstein files and the fallout for survivors. They walk through Minnesota rulings on ICE compliance, arrests of journalists at an anti-ICE protest, and a contested federal search for 2020 election materials in Fulton County.
