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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  • Standing Upright in the Wind

    Standing Upright in the Wind
    Mar 11 2025

    After news this weekend that Columbia student and permanent legal resident Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE agents, hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord explain the petition filed from his lawyer and the significance of his case as a harbinger of things to come, as a hearing is set over the effort to deport him. Then, they shift focus to the Trump administration’s continued attacks on law firms and universities themselves, after the president cut federal funding to Columbia, and Georgetown was rebuked by the DC US Attorney for teaching principles related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Last up, Andrew and Mary review the latest in the Eric Adams case, with a shocking court filing containing texts from prosecutors, and they break down a few cases making their way through the courts right now: some of which have been touched by SCOTUS, others likely on their way to the High Court.

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    54 mins
  • Listen to "Trumpland with Alex Wagner: Hold the Line"

    Listen to "Trumpland with Alex Wagner: Hold the Line"
    Mar 6 2025

    As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing this week's episode from "Trumpland with Alex Wagner" on attorneys general and their legal battles against Trump's agenda. Numerous lawsuits are underway as efforts ramp up to fight against the Trump administration’s agenda, with the charge led by a select group of attorneys general. On this episode, Alex Wagner heads to Phoenix, Arizona where Democratic state attorneys general organized a town hall for citizens impacted by Trump’s executive orders and DOGE’s targeting of the federal government. Alex speaks directly with some of the AGs behind these legal efforts, including Kwame Raoul of Illinois, William Tong of Connecticut, and Letitia James of New York. Then she sits with Arizona AG Kris Mayes, the organizer of the town hall, for a look at what’s next as these attorneys continue to advocate on behalf of the U.S. Constitution and the citizens it protects.
    Follow and listen to the whole series here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trumpland-with-alex-wagner/id1638974657
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    33 mins
  • We Are Here

    We Are Here
    Mar 5 2025

    In this week’s Main Justice episode, hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord explore a disturbing pattern of the Trump administration’s attack on lawyers and what it means for the rule of law, as firings and demotions continue to reverberate around the federal government. They examine the firing of the three top nonpartisan military JAG lawyers without cause— and why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to these officers as ‘roadblocks’. They look at Trump’s decision to revoke security clearances from a law firm with ties to former Special Counsel Jack Smith. And they update a few cases on their radar, to include the firing of Hampton Dellinger as well as the latest in the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. And before closing, Andrew and Mary zoom out to look at how the Trump administration is redefining the US’s role in world, after voting against a UN resolution that condemned Russian aggression in Ukraine, ignoring violations of international law.

    Further reading: Here is the latest statement from the ABA that Andrew spoke about: The ABA rejects efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession.

    And here is a link to the letter Andrew and Mary talked about in this episode: A Statement of Conscience and Principle By Those Who Have Served as Assistant United States Attorneys For the District of Columbia Over the Past Fifty Years.

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    48 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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extremely important information

Critically important information presented in a way that is easy to understand. I believe this is a Must Listen

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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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