Main Justice

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  • 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 criminal cases against Trump wind down and his new administration comes to 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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Episodes
  • It’s Five O'Clock Somewhere

    It’s Five O'Clock Somewhere
    Feb 12 2025

    The flood of memos issued by newly minted Attorney General Pam Bondi in her first days was dizzying, so hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord zero in on several that have significant implications for national security and criminal law enforcement. Next, they give a rundown of litigation happening across the country, as courtrooms become the first defense in challenging some of President Trump’s questionable orders. And last up, Andrew and Mary talk through a few legal battles brewing over sanctuary cities and detail Mary and ICAP’s latest case aiming to protect places of worship as safe havens from immigration enforcement. And btw, the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams just went poof-- they dissect that too.

    Further reading:

    • Here is Just Security’s Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions.
    • HERE is the DOJ memo dropping the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams without prejudice.
    • And here is the statement from the American Bar Association that Andrew and Mary spoke about: The ABA supports the rule of law.

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    55 mins
  • Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”

    Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”
    Feb 10 2025

    On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?

    Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.

    Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now.

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    36 mins
  • “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

    “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
    Feb 5 2025

    With the deluge of news about the Trump administration’s actions and orders, hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord zoom out to talk through what seems to be the overarching goal here- to clear out all opposition and have a presidency unbound by law. As former officials at the Justice Department and the FBI, they have a clear-eyed view on the broad swath of firings and how this wrecking ball approach will be litigated in court as challenges mount. Then, Andrew and Mary give some legal context to Trump’s attempt to cut off congressional aid, both through the funding freeze that already has several temporary restraining orders, and the ongoing news involving attempts to dismantle USAID by Trump and Musk.

    Further reading: Here is Mary’s piece in Just Security asking the Senate to get answers from Bondi and Patel: From Pardons to Purges: Pressing Questions that Bondi and Patel Must Answer Now

    And this is the article Andrew and Mary referenced in this episode from Adam Cox and Trevor Morrison, also on Just Security: Trump’s Dictatorial Theory of Presidential Power – What the Executive Orders, in the Aggregate, Tell Us

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    55 mins

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Excellent Analysis

Weissman and McCord help break down the numerous cases involving Trump. Their thoughtful analysis, careful descriptions, and thorough background on the issues make the news and developments digestible and understandable. Their warm banter adds a welcome bit of levity during this long, winding journey. Thank you!

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Essential

It's important to find trusted, experienced voices as we move through these important legal cases involving Donald Trump and his coconspirators. Andrew and Mary's years in government and law make them essential to my sources for correct information about the process. I'm grateful that I have the time to read court documents as a retired person and I look to them for explanations and implications of what's happening in these prosecutions. This is a good podcast to choose if you want this information but don't have time to listen to a bunch of them. They are good teachers and good citizens.

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Great info on what’s happening.

Love the knowledge that both hosts being to the podcast. I do really respect their opinions and views. It’s so helpful to break down some of the more dense JD thing for us. Thank you for spending your time sharing with us!

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must listen!

I look forward to every new release! Andrew and Mary are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and I love hearing their analysis. They are also hilarious! So good!

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right here

this is important to the future of democracy. do not miss it, it is real.

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Gotta love Mary

these podcasts are so good... I look forward to every new release of this information

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Thank You

Thank you for recording this in your wonderful voice. I will listen to it several times.

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Their approach is great

I love these guys , they are very matter of fact . Wouldn’t want my information any other way .

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Informative and useful, but also hilarious

These two disarmingly brilliant experts are also tremendously funny and I always come away having had a good giggle. important in these trying times!

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great work

done very well, good listening, the guys have lots of great info and facts dealing on this subject

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