

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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Jun 14, 2023 • 31min
The Miami Arraignment
For the second time in two months, Donald Trump has been arrested and pleaded not guilty to criminal charges – this time in relation to Jack Smith’s federal investigation into his handling of classified documents. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down what happened inside that Miami courtroom, what Trump’s likely defenses will be and how the prosecution might deal with the Trump-appointed judge overseeing the case.If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.
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Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 13min
The Full Indictment Read by Ali Velshi
What exactly is inside that historic 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump? MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ’s allegations against the former president, including a transcript of a conversation Trump allegedly had about a classified military document and texts between his employees. If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.
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Jun 10, 2023 • 36min
37 Felony Counts
The DOJ has unsealed the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump, detailing how the former president allegedly lied and schemed to keep classified documents he knew were classified. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord give us their biggest takeaways from the indictment and tell us what we can expect on Tuesday when Trump turns himself in.If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 40min
The Second Indictment
Donald Trump has become the first former president to face federal prosecution. A grand jury in Miami has charged him with 37 criminal counts in special counsel Jack Smith’s documents probe. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord take a closer look at what we know so far and why these charges are so important. If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 38min
Federal Indictment Watch
We're on indictment watch as the grand jury in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is expected to meet this week after a hiatus. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dig into possible charges and how prosecutors go about wrapping up a long grand jury investigation.
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May 30, 2023 • 31min
Listener Questions
Our listeners have some burning questions about Donald Trump’s legal cases, including where exactly we stand with timing and what happens if a federal grand jury indicts. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dig into all of that in this special Listener Questions episode.
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May 27, 2023 • 32min
The Mar-a-Lago Boxes
Some explosive new reporting could give us the clearest indication yet about what exactly Jack Smith is looking at in the Mar-a-Lago documents case – and what he could charge. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord weigh in on reports that Trump employees moved classified documents the day before the FBI came for them.
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May 23, 2023 • 33min
Corcoran’s Notes
Could Donald Trump’s own lawyer be the key to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s obstruction case? MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dig into Evan Corcoran’s notes that reportedly show Trump was warned about keeping classified documents. Could this blow up his Mar-a-Lago defense?
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May 15, 2023 • 32min
An Incriminating Town Hall
Did Donald Trump’s comments at last week’s town hall put him in even greater legal jeopardy? MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord weigh in on what he said that could hurt him.
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May 10, 2023 • 35min
$5 million In damages
Donald Trump has made history yet again, becoming the first former president to be found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The jury rejected E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim but ordered Trump to pay $5 million in damages. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us what this unprecedented verdict means for the ex-president.
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