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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May 29, 2026

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Episodes

Bragg Sues Jordan; The Case Against Trump in Manhattan 14.04.2023

This week, Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan over his attempt at “oversight”; Bragg’s case against Trump is still complicated; plus why Renato doesn’t talk about judges. 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 R...

What's in the Manhattan Indictment 07.04.2023

The Trump indictment was unsealed and Asha and Renato have thoughts. Plus, what does a big news day like Tuesday look like for our hosts? 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://...

Trump Indicted in Manhattan; the Coup Chart; plus Henry is Growing Up 01.04.2023

This week, Trump gets indicted in Manhattan; Meadows will have to testify; plus Henry the dog is weighing employment options.. 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...

Trump Bump Up; Crime Fraud Exception; Princeton 24.03.2023

This week: Asha and Renato discuss Alvin Bragg’s possible legal theory for a Trump indictment - the bump up; Jack Smith piercing attorney-client privilege based on the crime-fraud exception; plus Princeton wins and someone is sneaking into Asha’s Zoom. Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/ Subscribe to our podcast  https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https...

Hush Money; Bank Runs; Plus Military Academies 17.03.2023

This week: Asha and Renato discuss the real possibility of Alvin Bragg indicting Trump; the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; military academies. 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: ht...

Weaponization of Government; Defamation; Trash TV 10.03.2023

This week: Asha and Renato discuss Jim Jordan’s committee and his “whistleblowers”; more Dominion lawsuit information; and trash TV. GOP WITNESSES: WHAT THEIR DISCLOSURES INDICATE ABOUT THE STATE OF THE REPUBLICAN INVESTIGATIONS DemocraticStaffReport https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2023-03-02_gop_witnesses_report.pdf Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complica...

Fulton County Foreperson; Jan 6 Propagandist; Creepers in The Comments 03.03.2023

This week: Asha and Renato discuss whether the foreperson of the Fulton County Special Grand Jury fouled up any possible case by going on a speaking tour; Tucker Carlson gets access to more than 40k hours of footage from Jan 6; and creepers in real life and online. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Subs...

Dominion Defamation; Fani Willis; Right Wing Identity Politics 28.02.2023

In this episode: Dominion's defamation case against Fox News looks very strong; part of the Special Grand Jury report is released in Fani Willis' investigation into election interference in Georgia in the 2020 election; plus identity politics from the right, and why Asha switched her Twitter handle to "Ashley" (now "Asha Marie Rangappa"). Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-compli...

Mike Pence's Dumb Privilege; Jim Jordan's Circus Committee; Rihanna 17.02.2023

Pence gets a subpoena and tries a novel, but dumb argument to get out of testifying. The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is a circus sideshow. Rihanna puts on a great show. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow...

What's So Complicated About Hush Money, Spy Balloons, and Satanic Music 10.02.2023

Pomerantz wrote a book saying he really wanted to prosecute Trump. Now Bragg seems like he might be resurrecting Trump's hush money case. But the prosecution could still be complicated. A Chinese balloon captivated the United States and made many Americans act really dumb. The Grammys are a full-fledged offering to Satan...or maybe it's just entertainment. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.ch...

Reforms to Policing is Complicated 03.02.2023

Holding Police accountable for their actions is very complicated.  Changing right-wing conspiracy theorists' minds is complicated. Staying active and healthy is complicated. Asha and Renato discuss what prosecution of the people who beat Tyre Nichols so severely that he died from his injuries will probably look like. And why it's so hard to hold police accountable. Video footage from the attack on...

What's So Complicated About Subverting Sanctions; Firing Blanks; and International College? 27.01.2023

This week: Asha and Renato discuss the indictment of the former head of the FBI Counter Intel Division in New York Charles McGonigal; the charges against Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed - Rust's armorer; plus the benefits of sending your kid to college outside of the US. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa...

What's So Complicated About Storing Classified Documents; Taking a Flight 20.01.2023

Asha and Renato discuss whether Biden has criminal liability with the documents found at his home and office. Plus Asha gets grounded. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato...

What's So Complicated About A Special Grand Jury; Copycat Coup in Brazil 12.01.2023

This week Asha and Renato delve into the Special Grand Jury that just wrapped up in Georgia. Does Fani Willis have the goods? Also, Brazil faced a January 6th-style attack on January 8th. How will they handle the aftermath of their copycat coup? Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https...

What's So Complicated About The Jan. 6 Report; Electing a Speaker of the House 07.01.2023

Happy New Year! Renato is back from his COVID Cruise in time to talk with Asha about the Jan. 6 Committee's Report and House Republicans' historic inability to elect a Speaker. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www....

What’s So Much More Complicated about Arresting Trump Than SBF? 19.12.2022

What is taking DoJ so long to indict Trump?  Why did it only take them a few weeks to nab SBF?  What will be the impact of the Jan 6. Committee criminal referrals? In loving memory of Dolly. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram...

What's So Complicated About Holding Trump Accountable; Traveling; Dogsitting 08.12.2022

This week Asha and Renato discuss Trump's many growing legal issues and which cases have the best chance of sticking. Plus some vacation talk.  Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Foll...

What's So Complicated About the Mainstreaming of Hate 01.12.2022

Asha and Renato talk about: the rise of anti-Semitism and its normalization in mainstream media and by elected officials; how Republicans will run the House; plus how to deal with right-wing family members. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow A...

What's So Complicated About A Special Counsel; Indicting Trump; Pet CoHosts? 24.11.2022

Asha and Renato discuss what the appointment of Jack Smith as Special Counsel investigating NARA-Lago and January 6th means. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instag...

What's So Complicated About Consent Decrees, Destroying Twitter, and FTX 18.11.2022

Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicated Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariotti Follow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/ Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti Check out our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated Subscrib...

It's Complicated! 11.11.2022

On Topic with Renato Mariotti is now It's Complicated with Renato Mariotti AND Asha Rangappa! Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/...

What's So Complicated About Kash; Twitter; Naming a Pet? 11.11.2022

Welcome to the first episode! Renato and Asha explain the different types of immunity against prosecution; why Musk's Twitter isn't the "Digital Town Square" he proclaims it to be; plus pet stuff! Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato on Twitter:...

Trump Under Investigation: Will He Be Held Accountable? (with Asha Rangappa) 16.07.2022

Renato discussed the ongoing investigations of Donald Trump by the January 6th Committee and U.S. Department of Justice. He was joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent and legal analyst Asha Rangappa. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follow Renato...

Invasion of Ukraine: What More Can Be Done? (with Olga Lautman) 08.03.2022

Renato and Patti discussed Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. They were joined by Olga Lautman, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Thanks Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.co/ONTOPIC and use code ONTOPIC at checkout for 20% off. Thanks, BetterHelp.  Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic, Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow...

How Objective Is the Law? (with Elie Mystal) 18.02.2022

Renato and Patti discussed hot legal topics, including U.S. Supreme Court, voting rights, and a potential prosecution of Donald Trump and his allies. They were joined by Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ F...

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