Episodes

  • November 25th, 2024: Is This FINALLY It for Trump’s NYC ‘Hush Money’ Case?

    November 25th, 2024: Is This FINALLY It for Trump’s NYC ‘Hush Money’ Case?
    Nov 25 2024
    Josh Hammer analyzes whether Friday's sentencing delay from Justice Juan Merchan in NYC is FINALLY the end of the road for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's ludicrous "hush money" case against President Donald Trump. Also, Josh unpacks some pressing legal updates in Fulton County, Georgia, the Google antitrust case, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • November 22nd, 2024: Matt Gaetz Is OUT as Trump's AG. Now What Happens?

    November 22nd, 2024: Matt Gaetz Is OUT as Trump's AG. Now What Happens?
    Nov 22 2024
    Josh Hammer analyzes Matt Gaetz's abrupt withdrawal from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general. Was this the plan all along? And regardless, who would be a better pick for attorney general? Also, an update on the Judicial Conference of the United States's planned Article III power grab, Chuck Schumer and John Thune reach a deal on federal judges, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • November 21st, 2024: House Ethics Committee PUNTS on Its Much-Anticipated Matt Gaetz Report

    November 21st, 2024: House Ethics Committee PUNTS on Its Much-Anticipated Matt Gaetz Report
    Nov 21 2024
    Josh Hammer unpacks the meaning and ramifications of Wednesday's decision by the U.S. House Ethics Committee to punt on any public release of its report on Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct. At this point, it looks like the report won't be released—what does that mean for Gaetz? Also, the Manhattan DA's office formally agrees to delay Trump's sentencing until after his presidency in the so-called "hush money" case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • November 20th, 2024: Is Trump FINALLY off the Hook in the NYC ‘Hush Money’ Case?

    November 20th, 2024: Is Trump FINALLY off the Hook in the NYC ‘Hush Money’ Case?
    Nov 20 2024
    Josh Hammer shreds Senate Republicans for letting a radical 11th Circuit judicial nominee slip through a confirmation vote, provides an update on President Donald Trump's NYC "hush money" case, and previews today's momentous House Ethics Committee decision over whether or not to release its report on Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • November 19th, 2024: Donald Trump Deserves the Attorney General He Wants

    November 19th, 2024: Donald Trump Deserves the Attorney General He Wants
    Nov 19 2024
    Josh Hammer explains the current status of Matt Gaetz's attorney general confirmation fight, condemns the House Ethics Committee's possible release of its Gaetz report tomorrow, lauds President Trump's inspired pick of Brendan Carr for FCC chair, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • November 18th, 2024: Should the House Ethics Committee Release Its Matt Gaetz Report?

    November 18th, 2024: Should the House Ethics Committee Release Its Matt Gaetz Report?
    Nov 18 2024
    Your host Josh Hammer wades into the roiling debate over whether the House Ethics Committee should still release its much-anticipated report on now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), now that President Trump has tapped Gaetz to be the next attorney general of the United States. Plus, the latest on some other key Trump picks for both his DOJ and White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • November 15th, 2024: What Does the Constitution Say About Recess Appointments?

    November 15th, 2024: What Does the Constitution Say About Recess Appointments?
    Nov 15 2024
    Your host Josh Hammer provides a deep dive on what the Constitution says—and does not say—about the president's recess appointment power, now that everyone seems to be offering hot takes after Wednesday's surprising announcement of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Plus, so-called "Special Counsel" Jack Smith formally moves to halt his classified documents case against Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • November 14th, 2024: Attorney General Matt Gaetz?

    November 14th, 2024: Attorney General Matt Gaetz?
    Nov 14 2024
    Josh Hammer unpacks the already-fierce controversy over Trump announcing controversial Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for U.S. attorney general, lauds the inspired pick of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins