Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

It's Complicated

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Join former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down for Legal AF the biggest legal and political stories with sharp insight, real experience, and an unapologetic pro-democracy perspective. No spin, no both-sides nonsense — just the facts, the law, and what it all means for our democracy.

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Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

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The Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh: How Would He Change the Supreme Court? (with Neal Katyal) 10.09.2018 46:30

Renato and Patti discuss the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, including how he would impact the Court's rulings and recent controversies that arose during his confirmation hearing, including allegations that Kavanaugh lied under oath. They are joined by Neal Katyal, the former Acting Solicitor General who has argued many important cases before the Supreme Cou...

Firing the White House Counsel: Part of a Scheme to Obstruct Justice? (with Bob Bauer) 04.09.2018 49:51

Renato and Patti discuss the implications of Trump’s firing of White House Counsel Don McGahn, including whether it was intended to obstruct the Russia investigation. They are joined by Bob Bauer, who served as White House Counsel for Barack Obama. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://...

Cohen Guilty and Weisselberg Cooperates: Beginning of the end for Trump? (with Natasha Bertrand) 27.08.2018 38:05

Renato and Patti discuss the implications of the charges and guilty plea of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen as well as the cooperation of Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer of the Trump Organization, who reportedly received immunity. They are joined by Natasha Bertrand, a reporter for The Atlantic and MSNBC Contributor, who closely covers the Russia investigation and other legal matters...