Podcast Episodes

Episode 85 | Save Democracy with this One Weird Trick; Renato Swings

In a bit of a departure from the usual subjects Asha and Renato weigh in on politics. In particular, how the label of “weird” is sticking to JD Vance…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 84 | Donald's Docket; Crowdstrike

Asha and Renato go over the current state of Trump’s criminal trials. Renato shares his surprise prediction about the Manhattan conviction.
Plus, Asha…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 83 | What’s Next; Court Reform; Logistical Nightmares

Dahlia Lithwick joins Renato to discuss what’s next for Jack Smith now that the Florida indictment has been thrown out?President Biden has reportedly…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 82 | Immunity; Project 2025; Exit Strategy

Norm Eisen joins Renato and Asha to talk about how this shiny new presidential immunity works when applied to Trump’s current prosecutions.

Plus, Rena…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 81 | Presidential Immunity Ruling; Chevron; 4th of July

Presidential Immunity and Chevron Deference were among two of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings this session.
What does Presidential Immuni…

1 year, 9 months ago

Episode 80 | Cannon is Bad at This, and SCOTUS is Inconsistent

In Mar-a-Lago, Judge Cannon held a 2 day hearing and invited amici to argue whether Special Counsels are Constitutional. 
Trump responds to Jack Smith…

1 year, 9 months ago

Episode 79 | Hunter’s Guilty; Trump is Wilting; Asha Nails It

Hunter Biden was found guilty of a felony. What’s next?
How is Trump handling his felony conviction as he awaits sentencing?

Plus, Asha really nails it…

1 year, 9 months ago

Episode 78 | Trump's Guilty; Hunter’s on Trial; Cicadas Gone Wild

Trump has been found guilty on all 24 counts. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on July 11th. What kind of sentence should we expect?

Hunter Biden is on …

1 year, 9 months ago

Episode 77 | Jury Instructions; Travel Delays

The jury in Trump’s Manhattan trial is deliberating. 
What do they have to find in order to convict Trump? 
Did prosecutors do enough to convict?

Questi…

1 year, 10 months ago

Episode 76 | Trump’s Witness; Jury Instructions; Bad Haircuts

Trump called his only witness and it was kind of a disaster.
The jury of the first ever criminal trial of a former US President will be deliberating s…

1 year, 10 months ago