It's Complicated

This week: Trump’s civil fraud trial commences in New York; jury selection is underway in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial as he sits in pre-trial detention; plus Asha tells us her secret to doing more with less sleep. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Comp...

This week: Wisconsin Republicans may impeach the Justice-Elect Protasiewicz for the crime of –– winning the election; Jeffrey Clark makes a half-hearted attempt to have his Fulton County case removed to federal court; plus pet costumes.  Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.yo...

This week: Trump’s attorneys asked Judge Chutkan to recuse herself; Georgia released its Special Purpose Grand Jury and it shows that Fani Willis didn’t indict everyone that they recommended, plus a reminder to call your mother! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50COMPLICATED and use code 50COMPLICATED for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com...

This week: Some great legal scholars put forth the argument that the 14th Amendment is self-executing and Trump is already barred from being re-elected; but what does that look like? Also, Mark Meadows wants his trial moved out of state court and into federal court; is it because he’s camera shy? Plus, the debate over the best candy is settled. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its....

This week: a date is set for Trump’s January 6th trial; Chesebro and Powell request a speedy trial in Georgia, separate from the other co-defendants. Plus Henry uncovers some baby bunnies. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https...

This week: Fani Willis indicted Trump and 18 co-conspirators, including Mark Meadows. Meadows is trying to get his case out of Georgia state court and into a federal court. Can his play work? Plus Asha and Renato talk about how they stay grounded and centered. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow A...

This week: Trump gets indicted along with 18 others on RICO charges in Georgia - that’s a lot of defendants in one courtroom; Hunter Biden’s plea deal disintegrates and the prosecutor who wrote the deal gets appointed Special Counsel to continue his investigation; plus knowing when to quit. Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50complicated and use code 50complicated for 50% off plus free ship...

Asha and Renato dive into Trump's lawyers' legal strategies, The Wisconsin Memo, Legitimizing Propoganda, Coconspirators and Jack Smith's next indictments, Mar-a-Lago and Aileen Loose Cannon, Henry the Coyote Killer and Pancake the Fetching Cat.  Ken Chesebro’s Wisconson Memo: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/chesebro-dec-6-memo/ce55d6abd79c2c71/full.pdf Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@It...

This week: Jack Smith lays another indictment on Trump, this time for his attempts to thwart the peaceful transition of power. Asha and Renato talk about that and what this moment means for the history of The United States. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_...

This week: Hunter Biden’s plea deal hit a bit of a SNAFU; Musk continues to mess Twitter up. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on In...

This week: Trump received a target letter from Jack Smith; Trump is expecting his third indictment very soon; Michigan charged the phony electors from 2020; plus some hot takes on lightly flavored bubbly water. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substa...

Trump is Stallin’; Garland Dumps Trump; Leaving the Country and Twitter This week: Trump's team requests a very long delay to the start of the documents trial; Garland decides DoJ will no longer defend Trump in his defamation case; Asha left the country, again; Renato goes all in on Threads. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-c...

This week: SCOTUS handed down some rulings, Asha and Renato go over the crux of the cases and their consequences. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mario...

This week: Asha and Renato discuss the newly released Trump at Bedminster audio and its potential evidentiary value to Jack Smith; “Putin’s Chef” marches on Moscow, but then doesn’t; plus Asha’s son gets elected. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Subs...

This week: Brian Greer (@secretsandlaws on Twitter) joins Renato to discuss Trump’s appearance with Brett Baier on Fox News and what parts, if any, might be used by Jack Smith in the trial; Hunter Biden got indicted and pled guilty; plus Asha calls in to say “ciao”. Follow Brian Greer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to o...

This week: explore the worst-case scenario with Judge Cannon assigned to the Trump documents case, then explore Italy on a Vespa with Asha. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter: https:...

This week: Trump just got indicted, again. This time it’s federal. Asha and Renato bring in former Associate General Counsel to CIA, Brian Greer to discuss what the next steps will be. Follow our guest: Brian Greer https://twitter.com/secretsandlaws Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://...

This week: it looks like the Mar-a-Lago investigation is reaching its conclusion– what does that look like; SCOTUS is set to rule on some very important cases; plus how to have fun at your college reunion.  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: h...

Some pod players received a version missing audio. This one is fixed. This week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory. Featuring Carla F. Bad Youtube:  htt...

This week: One of Trump’s attorneys in the Mar-a-Lago case turned over his notes to Jack Smith and they seem pretty bad for Trump; Jim Jordan holds a hearing with “whistleblowers” and we find out why they didn't want their story told to House Democrats; plus Renato tells us Henry’s backstory. Featuring Carla F. Bad Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  http...

This week: Rudy Giuliani is accused of disgusting behavior - including rape; Trump won’t stop defaming E. Jean Carroll; George Santos gets indicted for fraud; Jon Durham finally produces his 300-page glorified blog post; plus learn how your hosts stay fit enough to handle it all. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated F...

This week: Eight fake electors get immunity deals in Georgia; DoJ gets rare convictions on seditious conspiracy charges; plus we’re not going to call her Liz Holmes. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow...

This week: SCOTUS is set to hear a case that may not be sexy but could have major consequences for the government’s ability to regulate industries; Tacopina looks like a bully in Trump’s rape/defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll; plus a little bit of sports for non-sports fans. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicat...

This week: Tucker gets the ax at Fox News; Trump goes to trial for rape and defamation of E. Jean Carroll; plus Monticello is being more honest about its history, and it’s cold where Asha and Renato live. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: ht...

This week, mifepristone is blocked by a federal judge in Texas but the ban is stayed until SCOTUS sorts it out; Teixiera is arrested for putting top secret documents online; plus Asha and Penato share some of their legal/criminal entertainment. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitt...