It's Complicated

Renato discussed the hit Showtime series “The Comey Rule” with Writer/Director Billy Ray and Executive Producer Shane Salerno.  They discussed the Clinton and Russia investigations with special guests Frank Figliuzzi (former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence), Barb McQuade (former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan), Asha Rangappa (former FBI counterintelligence agent)...

Renato and Patti discussed the blockbuster New York Times report discussing Donald Trump's tax returns. They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Follo...

Renato and Patti discuss the counterintelligence investigation of Donald Trump, as well as the decisions in the Clinton email investigation that led to Trump's election in 2016. They were joined by former FBI agent Peter Strzok, who led both investigations. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack:...

Renato and Patti discuss the recent whistleblower report alleging that the Trump White House pushed the Department of Homeland Security to downplay Russian election interference in intelligence reports.  They were joined by attorney Brad Moss, who represents the whistleblower. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangap...

Renato and Patti discussed Trump's instructions to his aides to break the law, as well as his fitness to hold office, with Miles Taylor, former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the Trump Administration. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://ashar...

Renato and Patti discussed the presidential race in the wake of the party conventions. They were joined by former Clinton chief strategist Paul Begala, the author of You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/...

Renato and Patti discussed Donald Trump’s stunning admission that he was defunding the U.S. Postal Service to stop mail-in voting.  They were joined by Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), chair of the appropriations subcommittee overseeing funding for the U.S. Postal Service. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_...

Renato and Patti discussed the bizarre behavior of Donald Trump.  They were joined by his niece Mary Trump, author of Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man. 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 Twitte...

Renato and Patti discussed how state legislative races will control which party redraws Congressional district maps, and which states are being targeted by Democrats this cycle.  They were joined by Jessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ A...

Renato and Patti discuss how to get involved during this election season despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  They were joined by Tori Taylor, Co-Executive Director of SwingLeft, and "Tony the Democrat," founder of #PostcardsToVoters. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangapp...

Renato and Patti discuss the first federal executions in 17 years.  They were joined by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, the President of the American Constitution Society. On Topic Website 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: http...

Renato and Patti discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding Trump's tax returns and whether courts can hold Trump accountable.  They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https:/...

Renato and Patti discuss the politicization of the Justice Department, including recent testimony by a federal prosecutor that he was directed to give Roger Stone favorable treatment.  They were joined by CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers, former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: htt...

Renato and Patti discuss the Supreme Court's recent landmark decision, which found that Title VII outlaws workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people.  They were joined by Professor Suzanne Goldberg, the founding director of Columbia Law School’s trailblazing Sexuality and Gender Law Clinic, who previously worked on two cases that became cornerstone gay rights victories at the U.S. Supreme Court...

Renato and Patti discuss criminal justice and race in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.  They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Maya Wiley, former board chair of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB). Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/...

Renato and Patti discuss whether Trump has legal authority to use the U.S. military domestically against citizens in response to violence and looting.  They were joined by Stephen Vladeck, A. Dalton Cross Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Sub...

Renato and Patti discussed recent GOP allegations about the unmasking of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and other allegations about the origins of the Russia investigation.  They were joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, who is also a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst and a professor at Yale University. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@...

Renato and Patti discuss the recent DOJ motion to dismiss the charges against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, as well as Trump’s allegations about the origin of the Flynn investigation.  They are joined by former federal prosecutor Ken White, who frequently comments on legal issues under the moniker “Popehat.” All the President's Lawyers Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast Sub...

Renato and Patti discuss the Supreme Court’s consideration of cases regarding subpoenas for Trump’s tax returns. They are joined by law professor and ABC News Supreme Court Contributor Kate Shaw. Strict Scrutiny Podcast Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_ Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Fo...

Renato and Patti discussed the recent election in Wisconsin and how we can ensure that everyone can vote safely in November without putting their health at risk.  They were joined by Trevor Potter, the former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission and the founder of the Campaign Legal Center, a non-profit that fights to protect voting rights. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@It...

Renato and Patti discussed the legality and constitutionality of stay-at-home orders and other restrictions that states have imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.  They were joined by Anthony Michael Kreis, a professor at Chicago-Kent School of Law. On Topic Website On Topic Patreon Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A...

Renato discussed the Trump Administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, who led the management of the ACA after its initial rollout. On Topic Website On Topic Patreon In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha o...

Renato discussed whether Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and other Senators engaged in insider trading when they sold stock after receiving confidential coronavirus briefings. He was joined by former federal prosecutor Michael Schachter, who prosecuted Martha Stewart and has handled many well-known insider trading cases. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha...

Renato discussed how we can stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. He was joined remotely by a patient who tested positive for the coronavirus as well as Dr. David Waitley, an infectious disease specialist. 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 Rena...

Renato discussed Trump’s recent attacks on Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Ginsburg and Judge Jackson and his recent public statements about the Roger Stone case. He was joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Subscribe on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Its. Complicated/   Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangapp...