The MeidasTouch Podcast

Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons. The MeidasTouch Podcast combines brotherly love, comedy, news coverage, and deep discussions about supporting our democracy and is the go-to destination for top political leaders who view the podcast as a pivotal stop for their interviews. Join the Meiselas brothers and their loyal following — the self-described MeidasMighty — with new episodes featuring all three brothers released every Tuesday and Friday morning, and breaking news updates every single day! Catch the MeidasTouch Podcast with the brothers LIVE on video every Monday and Thursday night at 8p ET/5p PT on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel!

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Sparking a Pro-Democracy Movement with Hal Sparks
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CheerLEADING for Democracy with E. Jean Carroll
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Mary Trump on GQP Psychology and Why We Need to...
63 min
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Jaime Harrison is FIRED UP!
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Taking on the Insurrectionist Sheep Zombies wit...
56 min
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Teaching Dems to Fight w. Katie Hill and Rep. J...
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DID YOU HEAR THAT?! with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Legal AF by MeidasTouch Has a New Home! Subscri...
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Alexander Vindman TAKES ON Enemies of Democracy
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers have on an absolutely phenomenal guest, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman! During the interview, we cover everything from Vindman’s upbringing, his military service, and of course, the infamous phone call Vindman sat in on when former President Trump requested that Ukraine's newly elected President, Volodymyr Zelensky, “dig up dirt” on Joe Biden. The remainder of the episode is rounded out by the brothers discussing the members of the GQP who are seemingly siding with Taliban (*SHOCKER*), as well as the latest scandal involving Lauren Boebert allegedly criminally misusing campaign funds. Finally, the brothers discuss the latest Covid crisis and how the red state governors are literally killing their constituents. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe. As Always, thank YOU for listening!
65 min
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Afghanistan, Anti-Vaxxers and Fascist Family Me...
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have a VERY special guest & outspoken brother of Fox “News” host, Laura Ingraham, Curtis Ingraham. Curtis is a former Wall Street banker turned educator and self-described "sibling fact checker and seeker of justice, accountability & honesty." During the interview, Curtis discusses why he has chosen to speak out against his fascist sister, how their relationship fragmented and the personal and familial cost of it all. The episode is rounded out by the Meidas Brothers discussing the latest updates around the developing situation in Afghanistan and how we ended up in this mess in the first place. Lastly, the brothers cover spineless Lindsey Graham and the ongoing cult that is the GQP.
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Legal AF by MeidasTouch Has a New Home! Subscri...
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Defeating Trumpism in California with L.A. Coun...
On today’s episode, the brothers sit down with a very special guest, Chief Cecil Rhambo. Chief Rhambo is currently the Chief of Police at LAX and a lifelong public servant running for L.A. County Sheriff on a platform to fight for real reform and justice. During the interview, the team discusses a variety of topics including: Chief Rhambo’s uniquely credentialed background and experiences, the responsibilities an officer has in 2021 and how to bridge the divide between civilian & officer. Later on, the brothers discuss the radical right’s new Dr. Seuss-style attacks on the CDC, an institution trying to protect the health and well-being of Americans. The final topic of the day has the brothers reviewing the true incompetence and hypocrisy of Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz and the rest of the GQP. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe. As always, thank YOU for listening!
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Zoomed In Series Premiere: DeSantis Derangement...
Welcome to Zoomed In, a podcast designed to uplift the next generation of voices all around the country hosted by Gen Z activists Jack Cocchiarella and Aaron Parnas. During today’s inaugural episode, Jack and Aaron discuss the big government takeover by Ron DeSantis, Twitter’s ban of Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure bill. Later in the episode, Jack and Aaron sit down with the Brett, Jordy, and Ben from MeidasTouch to talk about how young people can get involved in the Meidas grassroots movement to keep America blue in 2022. New episodes of the new Meidas Media original Zoomed In will be released every Wednesday. Initial episodes will live on the MeidasTouch Podcast channel (right here!) and then the show will move over to its own channel. Stay tuned for updates!
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Battle for the Soul with Edward-Isaac Dovere an...
On today's episode, the brothers sit down with TWO incredible guests: Edward-Isaac Dovere & Grant Stern. Isaac is an award winning journalist, lead political correspondent for The Atlantic & author of his new book, Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump. Dovere provides an incredibly unique perspective as someone who had traveled alongside the 26 Democratic Party candidates as they were battling it out for the Presidential nomination. Grant Stern is a renowned independent journalist, author and Executive Editor for Occupy Democrats and TheSternFacts.com. Stern was recently forcibly removed from a Kevin McCarthy presser for asking about the Capitol insurrection commission. The conversations are rounded out by the brothers discussing the latest COVID mandates, infection updates and how children are now being put at risk due to political posturing from the GQP. Lastly, the brother's discuss former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and his bombshell testimony over the weekend which included "frightening" information about what had occurred at the Justice Department during the waning days of the Trump administration. If you enjoyed today's episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe and as always THANK YOU for listening!
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Legal AF: Episode 17
The leading weekly law and politics podcast -- LegalAF -- produced by MeidasTouch and hosted by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, is back for another hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics, aka Episode 17. The hosts first bring their healthy-brand of skepticism to the $10mm “wrongful death” suit to be filed by the family of January 6th insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt. Next, Ben and Popok bring the LAF listeners fully up to speed on the trials and tribulations of New York’s “Love Governor” Andrew Cuomo accused by 11 (!) former (and current) female employees of sexual misconduct. Then, the hosts explore SCOTUS’ recent attack on the CDC’s nationwide residential eviction ban, and the Garland DOJ’s intervention to oppose the Realtors’ efforts to overturn a limited CDC eviction moratorium based on rising Delta data. Talking about the Delta variant, Ben and Michael first examine the legality of Florida Governor DeSantis’ ban of vaccine passports and its impact on the cruise industry, and his ban on mandatory masks for school children even in the face of rising infection and death rates among children in his state. The Analysis Friends then drill down on Texas’ Governor Abbott’s attempts to interfere with the federal government’s “supreme” power to regulate immigration and transport (and detain) immigrants by claiming some feigned concern with the spread of COVID by immigrants, while simultaneously banning face masks and undermining vaccination in his state. Episode 17 ends with a sobering discussion about the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (“JASTA”) federal case filed this past week in New York by 115 “Gold Star” families against major global banks for allegedly profiting from terrorist organizations and governments banking with them, and thereby helping to fund attacks on Americans. Special Easter Egg and Programming Note: Ben gives Popok and the listeners the good news that “Legal AF” is leaving the “MeidasTouch Podcast” nest and moving to its own Medias-produced podcast channel starting with next Sunday’s episode. --- 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>
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The Fight for Democracy with U.S. Senate Candid...
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with current Pennsylvania state representative and U.S. Senate hopeful, Malcolm Kenyatta. During the interview, Rep. Kenyatta discusses voting rights, a centerpiece of his campaign and his 8-point democracy plan. Additionally, the team talks through the performative politics that are being played by the GQP’s leaders. The episode is rounded out by a thoughtful discussion around red-state governors who are failing their constituents at every turn, as well as Tucker Carlson’s utterly head scratching trip to Hungary. If you enjoy today’s episode, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe. As always, thank YOU for listening!
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KREMLIN FILE Sneak Peek: Masha Gessen, the rise...
<p><strong>MeidasTouch is proud to bring you a sneak peek of our new original series, KREMLIN FILE. For more episodes, subscribe to </strong><a href="https://kremlinfile.com"><strong>KREMLIN FILE</strong></a><strong> wherever you get podcasts.</strong></p><p>Hosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House. Featuring interviews with Masha Gessen, Yuri Felshtinsky, Bill Browder, and Craig Unger, Season One dives head first into Putin’s Russia and their ongoing active measures campaign around the world.</p><p>New episodes drop Thursdays beginning August 5th 2021. &nbsp;<a href="https://kremlinfile.com/">Subscribe here</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts for more episodes! Meidas Media + bunker crew</p><p>—————————————</p><p><strong>About this Episode:</strong></p><p><strong>Masha Gessen, the rise of Putin</strong></p><p>Olga and Mo journey back to the 90’s with Russian-born journalist Masha Gessen who describes their odd introduction to Vladimir Putin by way of Saint Petersburg and beyond</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.KremlinFile.com</p><p>Masha's twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mashagessen">@mashagessen</a></p><p>Olga's twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/OlgaNYC1211">@OlgaNYC1211</a></p><p>Mo's twitter: @<a href="https://twitter.com/MoniqueCamarra">MoniqueCamarra</a></p><p>Meidas Media + bunker crew</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support</a>
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Branding the GOP with Rachel Bitecofer
<p>On today’s episode, the brothers sit down with elections analyst and the founder of the new organization <a href="https://strikepac.com/">StrikePac</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RachelBitecofer">Rachel Bitecofer</a>. Bitecofer was recognized for predicting the size of the "Blue Wave" in the 2018 United States midterm elections much earlier than other forecasters. Her prediction was one of the most accurate of the cycle. During the interview, the team drills deep into big ‘B’ Branding and why it’s so important for the left to champion pro-democracy messaging. The conversation then shifts gears as the brothers discuss the latest updates around Lindsey Graham’s COVID diagnosis as well as the uptick in vaccinations across the country. Finally, the brothers chat about the potential of an "insurrection part 2" and how everyday Americans can do their part in combating the radical right. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please be sure to rate, review and <a href="http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831">subscribe</a>. 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>
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Legal AF: Episode 16
The leading law and politics podcast — MeidasTouch’s Legal AF — is back and coming in hot with special guest attorney Sam Yebri (samforLA.com). On its Sweet 16 episode, MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok interview Sam, who’s running a #MeidasMighty-style, progressive, grassroots campaign to represent LA’s 5th District on its City Council. Sam, Ben and Popok discuss his campaign and approach to addressing and solving LA’s homeless crisis. After a brief interlude where Ben welcomes Popok back with open arms from his summer holiday, the hosts get back to their brand of hard-hitting analysis Legal AF listeners have come to expect. First up, Ben and Michael examine how various federal courts are addressing COVID-19 policies, from Florida’s sinking the CDC mandates for the cruise ship industry with the help of a flip-flopping 11th Circuit, to a Trump-appointee Indiana federal judge upholding a university’s decision to mandate vaccination for its students. Then, the hosts do a deep dive into Attorney General Merrick Garland’s recent decisions to: (a) deny Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks request to have the United States substitute in as the defendant in the case brought against him for inciting the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and (b) issue new DOJ policy supporting the First Amendment and preventing prosecutors from seizing journalists records except in extraordinary circumstances. Ben and Popok round out the episode with a look at yet another Former 45 courtroom loss. This week, the Second Circuit soundly rejected the Trumps’ attempt to force into private arbitration a class action suit brought against Former 45, Eric and Ivanka for endorsing a "multi-level marketing" "get rich quick scheme" run by ACN, allegedly causing tens of millions in losses. Ben and Popok scratch their heads over Trump et al.’s wacky decision to argue, in effect, that the Trumps were so close to ACN (and its alleged fraud scheme) that the Trumps should get the benefit of the arbitration agreement between ACN and its customers. Easter Egg Alert: Ben bans Popok from any future days off! Subscribe to the MeidasTouch Podcast for more episodes and remember to give the show a 5-star review! --- 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>
68 min
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DIY Democracy with Lauren Windsor & Walter Mast...
<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>
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Building a Democratic Coalition with Scott Dworkin
<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>
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Trump Ally INDICTED in Illegal UAE Lobbying Sch...
<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>
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Taking a Doocy with Rep. Eric Swalwell
<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>
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Prosecute Trump with Tristan Snell who Prosecut...
<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>
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Arrest Trump Now with Toby Morton
<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>
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