<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast. the brothers sit down with TWO incredible guests and do-it-yourself democracy warriors, Lauren Windsor &amp; Walter Masterson. Lauren, who is also a Creator/EP of a political reporting web-show <a href="//TheUndercurrent.tv">TheUndercurrent.tv</a>, sits down with us to discuss what it’s like going undercover and exposing the GQP politicians on their own turf. As you may remember, Lauren was most recently in the news for asking Matt Gaetz directly to his face if he is a pedophile, a question which seemingly went unanswered. Prior to Lauren’s interview, we chat with the hilarious Walter Masterson. Masterson, who takes more of a comedic approach when behind enemy lines, talks about his own viral moment with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene &amp; Matt Gaetz. The remainder of the conversation is rounded out by the brothers discussing the latest infrastructure updates, new mask mandates and much, much more. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe. As always, thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>Follow Walter on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/waltermasterson">@waltermasterson</a> and follow Lauren on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lawindsor">@lawindsor</a></p> <p><em><strong>Get your Meidas Merch </strong></em><a href="//store.meidastouch.com"><em><strong>here</strong></em></a><em><strong>!</strong></em></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with co-founder &amp; executive director of The Democratic Coalition and host of the Dworkin Report podcast, Scott Dworkin. Scott discusses everything from pioneering the online movement of The Resistance to tangible strategies Democrats can utilize in order to win in 2022 and beyond. The conversation then shifts as the brothers discuss why the GQP is rooting against the U.S. Olympic Teams, vaccination efforts of southern states and of course the viral sensation #MontanaMan. If you enjoy today’s episode please be sure to rate, review &amp; subscribe. As always, thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>You can follow Scott Dworkin on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/funder">here</a>.</p> <p>Follow The Democratic Coalition <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDemCoalition">here</a>.</p> <p>Buy Meidas Merch <a href="https://store.meidastouch.com">here</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with CNN Senior Legal Analyst, former federal and state prosecutor &amp; bestselling author Elie Honig. During the interview the brothers and Elie discuss everything from their hilarious familial connections to a deep dive into the latest legal news involving Tom Barrack (a long time Trump associate &amp; confidant). Elie goes on to discuss how much damage Bill Barr has done to this country along with which outstanding political issues are keeping him up at night. The conversation then shifts gears as the brothers discuss the latest updates on the January 6 commission and why Speaker Pelosi made the correct decision by rejecting insurrectionists Jim Jordan &amp; Jim Banks from participating in the bipartisan panel. Finally, the episode concludes with the brother’s discussing the latest updates around vaccine promotion from the most unlikely of sources while hypothesizing the rationale behind this sudden change of messaging from a party that has been actively trying to kill their constituents. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to subscribe, rate and review. Thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>Buy Elie Honig's's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hatchet-Man-Prosecutors-Corrupted-Department/dp/0063092360">here</a>!</p> <p>Shop Meidas Merch <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">here</a>!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Congressman Eric Swalwell of California’s 15th Congressional District. During the interview, the team takes a deep dive into the new and expanded edition of Congressman Swalwell’s book, #Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald Trump, which takes you behind the scenes of the January 6th Insurrection. Congressman Swalwell dishes on what it’s like associating with his “performative” GQP colleagues, the response around the upcoming January 6th commission from the radical right &amp; the status of his lawsuit against Mo Brooks, Rudy Giuliani and the Trump family. The conversation is rounded out with the brothers talking about their latest viral moment involving Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz, which was assisted by the comedic genius of Walter Masterson. Finally the brothers talk about what the heck a “Fox Clear Pass” is and the overall hypocrisy of Fox “News.” If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to The MeidasTouch Podcast. Thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>Pre-order the expanded edition Rep. Swalwell's book <em>Endgame</em> <a href="http://endgame.abrams.link/">here</a>.</p> <p>Buy Meidas Merch <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">here</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today's episode, the brothers sit down with former Assistant Attorney General of New York State, Tristan Snell. Tristan’s work includes successes in some of the most high-profile litigation matters of the last 15 years -- leading the prosecution of Trump University, leading a trial team in the Broadcom/Qualcomm patent litigation, and negotiating landmark deals with everyone from Chase to Walmart. During the conversation, the group discusses everything from the latest updates involving Weisselberg &amp; the Trump Organization to Tristan's background as one of the most prestigious legal minds in the world. The brothers then shift gears and discuss the latest situation around Tennessee's anti-vax agenda to the overall demented behavior from the lawless GQP. Finally, the brothers cover the bombshell comments made by General Mark Milley and discuss just how close we were to a full blown authoritarianism regime taking power. If you enjoyed today's episode, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Thank YOU for listening :)</p> <p>Learn more about Tristan's work at <a href="https://www.mainstreet.law/">MainStreet.law</a></p> <p>Buy Meidas Merch only at <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with comedy writer and accidental activist, Toby Morton. Toby dishes on his latest drama involving sitting congresswoman, Lauren Boebert and how he got involved in pursuing political activism through the creation of a network of parody campaign websites exposing candidates attacking our democracy. The brothers then shift gears and discuss the ridiculous CPAC event over the weekend, the list of speakers and just how dangerous and damaging their anti-vax rhetoric is for our country. Finally, the episode concludes with the team explaining our newest video ‘#ArrestTrumpNow’ as well as the tremendous reaction &amp; support we’ve received from the MeidasMighty. As a reminder, NEW episodes of the podcast drop every Tuesday &amp; Friday - thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>You can visit Toby's latest website at <a href="https://www.thelaurenboebert.com/">TheLaurenBoebert.com</a>.</p> <p>Get your Meidas Merch NOW at <a href="https://store.meidastouch.com/">store.meidastouch.com</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode, the brothers speak with Richard Signorelli, a former Assistant US Attorney of the Southern District of New York &amp; current civil and criminal litigation attorney. During the interview, Richard and the brothers discuss the latest in Trump’s frivolous lawsuit against the big tech platforms and how Signorelli believes Mark Zuckerberg &amp; Jack Dorsey will respond. Signorelli also touches on the epic downfall of the disgraced former Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, as only a New Yorker can, and gives his thoughts as an insider on the Trump Organization indictments. The brothers then shift gears and discuss the latest GQP talking points, specifically around their pro-death, anti-vax agenda. Finally, the conversation is rounded out with updates on Tucker Carlson’s NSA saga and how much trouble the bone-headed TV personality has found himself in. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast and if you have a moment today please be sure to give this show a 5-star rating and review!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode, the brothers pull back the curtain and give the play-by-play behind the ‘Loser-Palooza’ plane that flew above Trump’s rally in Sarasota, which made headlines all across the nation. We discuss how the idea was formed and what was going on behind the scenes as the plane was in the air. The conversation later shifts to other losers in Trump’s orbit blatantly admitting to Allen Weisselberg’s tax fraud &amp; the latest updates with the Giuliani/Trump family rift. Later on in the show, we welcome Grant Woods, former Attorney General of Arizona &amp; long time friend and aide of John McCain. The episode is finally rounded out with our fan favorite “Hate Mail” recap. Please be sure to subscribe, rate &amp; review if you enjoy our podcast and as always, thank YOU for listening!</p> <p>Today's episode is made possible by our friends at <a href="//Stamps.com">Stamps.com</a>! Hit the microphone on the top right of the site and use our promo code <strong>MEIDAS</strong> and get a free 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale – with no long-term commitments or contracts.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On this very special 4th of July episode (No. 15) of Legal AF, MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok examine Chief Justice Roberts continued assault on fairness in the election funding and voting process. First, Ben—podcasting from "outer space"—and a very terrestrial Popok explore the Supreme Court’s right-wing majority and Justice Alito’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the 15th Amendment, in finding that Arizona’s new voter suppression laws making mail in voting harder, and disenfranchising accidental wrong precinct voting, are constitutional. Ben also observes that Alito’s "five factor" analysis to be used in future VRA cases addressing the time, method and means of voting, is not only "made up," but will be used to kill what’s left of the law the next time around. Popok gives Ben a “Pop” quiz on which chief justice from 200+ years ago set the course for how the Supreme Court operates today. Next, the LAF co-hosts dissect Chief Justice Roberts’ majority decision finding that California’s attempts to regulate charity fraud through disclosure of major donors is overbroad and violative of the First Amendment and its freedom of association clause, allowing even more dark money to flood into our electoral system. The co-hosts round out the Supreme Court review with a look at decisions this term that address social rather than political and electoral issues, including a decision to leave in place a lower court’s ruling that discriminating against transgender people by forcing them to not use the bathroom that aligns with their identity violates the 14th Amendment and Title IX. SCOTUS' inconsistent approach to social and religious issues this term is also discussed. Next up, a topic of the LAF law school students have been waiting for: Cosby and the 5th Amendment, where Ben and Michael respectfully disagree on what Cosby was promised by prosecutors before he sat for a civil deposition, and debate whether the 5th Amendment is more important than any one celebrity defendant, no matter his crimes. And of course, no LAF podcast would be complete without a hard look at NY’s indictment of the Trump Organization and its long-time CFO on 15 counts of tax fraud, the existence of a Trump “second set of books,” and what it may mean for the Former 45 and family in the near term. <em>Easter Egg Alert</em>: Back by popular demand, more Popok Paper Crumpling!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>Let's get right into it. Today we're dissecting the criminal charges brought against the Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg. From there, we shift gears and discuss Kevin McCarthy's latest statements threatening to strip GOP members of their committee assignments if they accept an offer from Nancy Pelosi to serve on the January 6 commission. Next, the brothers round out the conversation by mocking Tucker Carlson and his shameless&nbsp;claim that the NSA is "spying" on him.&nbsp; The conversation later shifts as the brothers have a very special guest, Manny Oliver. Oliver is the father of Joaquin Oliver, who was killed in the Parkland shooting. He and his wife Patricia are the founders of <a href="https://changetheref.org/">Change the Ref</a>, an organization that uses urban art and nonviolent creative confrontation to empower young activists and expose the effects of the mass shooting pandemic in our country. Manny and Change the Ref recently produced a powerful viral video called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ZZ1REoqsU">Lost Class</a> in which they duped David Keene, former president of the NRA and gun rights advocate John Lott into giving a commencement speech in Las Vegas in front of 3,044 empty chairs, representing students who would not make it to graduation this year due to gun violence. Please be sure to tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode, the brothers sit down with retired FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence, NBC News National Security Contributor &amp; author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/FBI-Way-Inside-Bureaus-Excellence/dp/006299705X"><em>The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau's Code of Excellence</em></a><em>,</em> Frank Figliuzzi! During the conversation Frank discusses how Fox “News” is basically just Russian propaganda, Trump’s pathetic re-run rally in Ohio and the tangible threats Americans face with respect to another potential insurrection. Frank goes on to discuss the latest on Matt Gaetz, as well as why the right wing media continuously tries to undermine our law enforcement &amp; military. The episode is rounded out by the brothers discussing the latest on the Bill Barr / Trump break-up saga and how Trump’s own family members are now distancing themselves from the former President. Yikes! Be sure to tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast’and if you have a moment today please rate this episode 5-stars and leave us a comment!</p> <p>Get your official Meidas Merch at <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On Episode 14 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, joined by special guest and sports law commentator, litigator and all-around savant, Dan Lust, "tackle" (pun intended) SCOTUS' antitrust attack on the NCAA and its illegal price-fixing and restraint of trade, and why the NCAA should be very worried by Kavanaugh’s dissent more than the majority opinion. Continuing the sports theme, Ben and Popok “bounce” ideas around with <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsLawLust">@SportsLawLust</a> about SCOTUS and the "off campus" First Amendment rights of students, including the former cheerleader plaintiff. The hosts also wonder aloud if Chief Justice Roberts is trying to "hold" the center and uphold fundamental democratic values. &nbsp;Talking about the First Amendment, Ben and Popok next use their AF powers to "school" Governor DeSantis about his new "viewpoint diversity" laws for colleges and universities and discuss whether they are constitutional. Next up, Ben tosses a "softball" to Michael in discussing just why New York took the extraordinary step to immediately suspending Rudy Giuliani's bar license for fraud and false statements until it can consider more permanent sanctions. Then, the expanded "Analytic Friends" take a "deep dive" into Popok’s bold prediction that the Trump Organization (and maybe more) will be indicted next week by the Manhattan DA’s office, and he is forced to remind everyone what AF really stands for. To round out the segment, the co-hosts talk through what a contract "morals clause" is, and how it has led to New York cancelling all of its contracts with the Trump Organization. "Switching gears," the #LAF co-hosts take a look at the DOJ's first lawsuit filed to protect voting rights, this time against Georgia arguing that its new voter integrity (= voting suppression) laws aimed at making absentee ballots harder to "cast" is a not so veiled unconstitutional attack on Black voters and violates the Voting Rights Act. The leading case of <em>Burger King v. McDonald’s French Fries</em> is also briefly discussed. Finally, Ben and Michael "grapple" with the Chauvin sentencing. <em>Easter egg alert</em>: Ben creates a new “Popok-ian” movement leading Dan to chuckle and wonder aloud about whether squirrels are bi-partisan. (Not kidding).</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Joe Trippi, a veteran Democratic political consultant who ran both Howard Dean’s presidential campaign and Doug Jones’ 2017 upset Senate win in Alabama. During the interview, Trippi dissects the power of true grassroots movements and what it takes to break through the clutter in 2021. Trippi holds no punches as he talks about how too many political consultants do a disservice to the cause by relying too heavily on outdated political messaging methods.. The brothers round out the podcast discussing the latest on Rudy Giuliani no longer being allowed to practice law in New York, the latest with the infrastructure deal and the opening of a January 6th select committee to investigate the insurrection. Please make sure to rate &amp; review this podcast and as always - thank YOU for listening!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with activist, feminist, author and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-list/id1392843387">The Weekly List</a> podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind">Amy Siskind</a>. During the interview, Amy discusses her journey from Wall Street Executive to one of the most renowned activists&nbsp;in politics today. We discuss a myriad&nbsp;of topics from GOP voter suppression&nbsp;bills, to how we can hold our own accountable without sounding defeatist and dissect the role of activism in the post-Trump era. Amy also takes us through her experiences covering the Trump presidency and how frightened she truly was for democracy. The brothers then discuss&nbsp;some big Biden wins, our special&nbsp;Father's Day tribute video that made headlines across the world and of course the recent news about Trump suggesting that we should put COVID-positive Americans in Guantanamo Bay (seriously). Make sure you tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for NEW episodes of the podcast and if you have a moment today please be sure to rate and review this episode! Thank you!</p> <p>Get your new Meidas Merch only at <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a>!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On a “Baker’s Dozen” Episode of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, first explore the House Judiciary's decision to open an investigation into the Former’s misuse of subpoena power against the media, Apple, and Democratic leaders. Next up, the Legal AF analysts drill down on 3 new SCOTUS decisions: (1) 9-0, affecting LGBTQ+ foster parent rights, (2) 8-1, addressing child slavery lawsuits against Nestlé under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789 (ATS); and (3) a 7-2 decision crafted by Justice Breyer confirming the constitutionality of Obamacare once and for all. Speaking of Breyer, Ben and Michael give their views on the growing #RetireBreyer movement seeking to have him step down before the midterms to given Biden a guaranteed SCOTUS pick. Walrus-alert: Ben and Popok discuss the DOJ’s decision to end both the criminal and civil cases against former National Security Advisor John Bolton for publishing a memoir which the Former did not like. Easter egg alert: Popok slips in a <em>Hamilton: The Musical</em> reference. Rounding out the podcast, the Analysis Friends discuss Biden’s decision to protect transgender and gay students under Title IX from discrimination and retaliation in higher education in response to 20 states attempting to ban transgender students from competing in sport. And no #LAF pod would be complete without Ben and Popok discussing some gun-toting political candidate, in this case the white St. Louis Republican attorneys who brandished guns and AR-15s when peaceful #BLM protestors marched past their wealthy enclave, and the husband’s decision to now run for the US Senate. Finally, and for added fun, Ben, perhaps listening too intently to a “supersonic dog siren,” forgets momentarily just which legal podcast he is actually hosting, prompting Popok to ask if Ben’s law partner (and host of another legal podcast) is renting space in Ben’s head.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p><strong>On today’s very special episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with actor, producer, designer and renowned activist, Alyssa Milano! &nbsp;During the interview, Alyssa provides an update on the status of her potential congressional run and why her would-be opponent’s office has already pegged her as a radical liberal (spoiler alert - it’s because she supports basic democratic principles such as healthcare). The conversation deepens as the team discusses the divide in America today and real tangible solutions for how Democrats can combat the fascist republican party. The brothers go on to discuss President Joe Biden’s historic meeting with Putin, why the GQP roots for Russia, the latest on the Arizona “fraudit” and much, much more. Please remember to rate and subscribe this podcast and as always and thank you for listening!</strong></p> <p><strong>Remember to get your official pro-democracy MeidasTouch merch at </strong><a href="//store.meidastouch.com"><strong>store.meidastouch.com</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today's SPECIAL EDITION of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers' younger sister, Rachel Meiselas, takes over! On this episode, Rachel sits down 1-on-1 with Lucy Lang. Lucy is running for District Attorney of Manhattan, and if elected, she will become the first female to ever hold the office. Rachel and Lucy talk about Lucy's platform, which focuses on ensuring that everyone touched by the criminal justice system is treated with dignity.&nbsp;As the leader of a national criminal justice reform organization and former assistant district attorney, Lucy has always recognized that the role of the District Attorney encompasses much more than prosecution; it requires deep consideration of communities, prevention, and rehabilitation. This is an empowering conversation that you won't&nbsp;want to miss!</p> <p>You can follow Rachel Meiselas on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/RachelMeiselas">@RachelMeiselas</a></p> <p>Learn more about Lucy Lang's campaign at <a href="https://www.votelucylang.com/">votelucylang.com</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today's episode&nbsp;of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Lev Parnas and his attorney Joseph Bondy. During the interview, Lev takes us through his entire relationship with Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and the Trump inner circle.&nbsp;Lev reflects on his time in the Trump cult, how he ultimately broke free and how he got caught up in the "Trump-Ukraine Scandal." The brothers go on to discuss vaccination updates, Biden restoring America's place on the world stage and another Texas power grid failure that's potentially on the horizon.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have a moment, please subscribe and rate the podcast and let's keep fighting for Democracy!</p> <p>Get your official MeidasTouch gear today only at <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a>!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On Episode 12 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, explore the Garland Department of Justice (DOJ) three-ways, first tackling the recent revelations that Sessions and Barr, doing former 45’s bidding, created an enemies list and subpoenaed not only journalists’ phone, text and email records, but also targeted some of the highest ranking members of the US Congress, like Rep. Adam Schiff. Then, Ben and Popok analyze the DOJ’s return to muscular enforcement of the Voting Rights Act to prevent voter intimidation and minority discrimination against the 14 states that have recently passed voter suppression laws under the guise of “election integrity.” To round out the DOJ segment, the co-hosts discuss why on occasion the current DOJ feels compelled to continue to support some positions taken in court by Former’s DOJ, like the one seeking the dismissal of a defamation case brought against him arising out of a sexual assault. Next up, the “Analysis Friends,” take a deep dive into all things SCOTUS as this term comes to an end, including the eyebrow-raising 9-0 decision to deny a path to citizenship for the almost 500K people in the United States here under Temporary Protected Status program. SCOTUS’s decision to hear two (2) separate cases based on the government’s use of the “state secrets” defense also leads Ben and Michael to handicap the odds of the Court using the cases to weaken the defense (unlikely). After a brief tutorial on crypto currency like Bitcoin and why it's loved by the criminal underworld, and the power of the federal government to seek asset forfeiture of bitcoins used in ransomware attacks, the podcast brings this action-packed episode to a roaring conclusion by discussing whether MeidasTouch should go after Fox for refusing to air its January 6th insurrection ad on television, Popok challenges MeidasTouch’s “PAC-hood,” and Ben fires back!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode, the brothers speak with NYU professor, historian, author and expert on authoritarianism &amp; dictatorships, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. During the interview, the team discusses Ruth’s take on the January 6 insurrection, deprogramming the GQP cult and tangible solutions to stop the fascist tactics of the Republican Party. The brothers go on to talk about the need for a living wage, ludicrous QAnon/insurrectionist court defenses and much, much more. Jordy (me) writes these recaps, so I’d also like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT - I LOVE YOU BROTHA!! Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for NEW episodes of ‘The MeidasTouch Podcast!!!</p> <p><em><strong>Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to </strong></em><a href="//freshly.com/meidas"><em><strong>freshly.com/meidas</strong></em></a><em><strong>! Do not miss out on this incredible offer.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Buy Meidas Merch at </strong></em><a href="//store.meidastouch.com"><em><strong>store.meidastouch.com</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with legendary ad maker, political consultant, veteran of 5 Republican Presidential Campaigns (including Mitt Romney in 2012) &amp; now a member of The Lincoln Project, Stuart Stevens. Stevens and the team have an emotional conversation reflecting on how a party that Stevens spent his whole life supporting turned into a fascist cult essentially overnight. The episode is rounded out by the brothers dishing on the latest drama involving their Fox “News” ad buy, how the GQP continues to make mistake after mistake, the neverending frustration of a certain Senator from West Virginia, and it's all topped off by the fan-favorite segment, Hate Mail. Make sure you tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for new episodes. If you have a moment today please rate the show 5 stars &amp; leave a comment!</p> <p>Today's episode is made possible by our friends at <a href="https://stamps.com">Stamps.com</a>! Hit the microphone on the top right of the site and use our promo code <strong>MEIDAS</strong> and get a free 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale – with no long-term commitments or contracts.</p> <p>Shop the latest Meidas Merch at <a href="https://store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On Episode 11 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, provide a sobering analysis of a California federal judge’s decision to overturn California’s 30-year old ban on assault weapons citing the overriding considerations of the Second Amendment (while comparing AR-15s to swiss army knives and Ford pickup trucks) and predict what the Supreme Court will likely do about it in a future term. Speaking of 30-year precedent going out the window, next the Legal Analysis Friends look at Coney Barrett’s first majority opinion scrapping the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act criminalizing most database breaches and why the composition of which justices joined together to make up the 6-3 majority is so bizarre. And on the topic of here today, possibly gone tomorrow, the Legal AF duo discuss the likely decision this week by SCOTUS to revisit next term (and possibly overturn) the use of affirmative action in higher education to create diverse student bodies. &nbsp;Next up, Ben and Popok take a hard look at former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and why his recent statements made at the Q-Anon convention (?!?) calling for the violent overthrow of the US government is not only a federal crime, but should lead to his court-martial and loss of his military pension to boot. No #LAF episode would be complete without a look at Former 45’s current legal troubles, this time his being sued along with Don Jr., Rudy and Rep. Mo Brooks by members of Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, for violation of the KKK Act for inciting the January 6th insurrection. Ben and Michael also don’t pull any punches and share their jaundiced view of Trump’s efforts to argue that he enjoys “absolute immunity” from a civil suit since “it happened” while he was President. While they're at it, the #LAF hosts scratch their collective heads as to why on earth Rep. Mo Brooks would try to dodge the process server trying to serve him with the suit, as if that’s a good thing to do. To round out this hard-hitting, action-packed episode, Ben and Michael discuss if Matt Gaetz will also be hit with obstruction of justice charges for interfering with the federal investigation into his having sex with minors, and whether before he assumed the post, Postmaster General DeJoy committed federal election law crimes by illegally funneling money through his then employees to political candidates. And in a special “crossover” segment, the MeidasTouch Brothers visit #LegalAF and interview Matthew Modine running for the president of the labor union representing over 160,000 actors, artists, influencers, models and other media professionals, along with his running mate Joely Fisher, running for secretary treasurer.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s episode, the brothers have TWO incredible guests lined up! First, the brothers sit down with best-selling author, attorney, United States Army veteran, and politician who served as the 39th Secretary of State of Missouri from 2013 to 2017 (as a Democrat) - Jason Kander. With his organization, <a href="https://letamericavote.org/"><em>Let America Vote</em></a>, Jason is leading the fight against the anti-democratic voter restriction bills being passed across the country. The brothers &amp; Jason discuss what people can do to push back against the GQP and their corrupt legislation. The following interview is with award-winning journalist, lead political correspondent for The Atlantic &amp; author of his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Soul-Inside-Democrats-Campaigns/dp/1984878077"><em>Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump</em></a>, Edward-Isaac Dovere. Dovere provides an incredibly unique perspective as someone who had traveled alongside the 27 Democratic Party candidates as they were battling it out for the Presidential nomination. The episode is rounded out with updates from the latest fake drama around #FauciEmails along with some GOOD NEWS to leave you feeling right heading into the weekend. Make sure you tune in every Tuesday &amp; Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast.</p> <p><em>Make sure to get your Meidas Merch now at </em><a href="https://store.meidastouch.com"><em>store.meidastouch.com</em></a><em>!</em></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On today’s special Memorial Day podcast edition, the brothers have an incredible interview with Fred Wellman, Executive Director of the Lincoln Project who served in the U.S. Army for 22-years as an aviator and public affairs officer, including four combat tours in Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. We discuss what Memorial Day means to Fred, how Dems can use their power to influence real change and WTF is wrong with Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn. The episode also focuses on personal anecdotes of the deep ties to the Armed Forces within the Meidas family. Make sure you tune in every Tuesday and Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast!</p> <p>Get your Meidas Merch today at <a href="//store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>

<p>On Episode 10 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday morning law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, examine why in Ben’s world the “scales of justice” (?) move so slowly (inside joke alert) while discussing the looming criminal indictment of the Trump Organization, Trump and his family by a New York state special grand jury based on Trump tax records obtained through a divided, 5-4 Supreme Court ruling. While Ben and Michael are at it, they discuss in detail the special qualities of the grand jury process in the American legal system. Of course, no #LAF podcast would be complete without a deep dive into Rudy Giuliani and his 18 cellphones and laptops about to be closely reviewed by a special master to be appointed by a federal judge to determine if any of the materials are protected by the attorney-client privilege from disclosure to the prosecutors investigating him for his role in the firing of the US Ukrainian ambassador. The “Legal Analysis Friends” next discuss former Ambassador Sondland’s attempts to have former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Federal government pay the $1.8 million in legal fees he racked up testifying to the House Intelligence Committee that Trump illegally withheld millions of dollars in US aid to Ukraine in order to force them to open an investigation into Joe Biden’s son Hunter during the Presidential election campaign, that later led to Trump firing the Ambassador. Hooded Justice and Velvet Hammer then turn their attention back to, where else, Florida, and explain why Governor DeSantis has the First Amendment and its protections exactly backward with his new law prohibiting social media companies, like Twitter, from banning (i.e. deplatforming) users for bad behavior like Trump. Ben then takes the #LAF listeners through the law of Presidential pardons leading to the SDNY prosecutors and judge having no choice but to drop Steve Bannon’s criminal prosecution arising out of his fraudulent “build the wall” charity. Finally, and ending on a “politics makes strange bedfellows” note, Ben and Popok discuss why the current Department of Justice is arguing in federal court that that even though Trump’s forcibly removing protestors from Lafayette Park to allow him to have a “clean” photo op on his way to a nearby church holding an (upside down) bible was a bad thing, a court should not interfere with decisions by the Executive Branch around how to provide security and protection to a sitting US president. Easter egg alert: Ben drops a little “Federalist Papers” knowledge on Popok, and Popok reminds Ben that scales of justice don’t move forward and back, wheels do.</p> <p>If you enjoy MeidasTouch Podcasts, please rate the show 5 stars on the Apple Podcasts app! Get your Meidas Merch at <a href="https://store.meidastouch.com">store.meidastouch.com</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>