Main Justice

Judges are increasingly frustrated with Trump’s attempts to circumvent legal statutes and rule by executive order.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Listen to MSNBC special coverage breaking down the most consequential legal moments from the first 100 days of the new administration.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

Themes of intimidation and flouting due process emerge as the Trump administration hits 100 days in office.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Andrew and Mary record this week from Princeton University. On their docket: Abrego Garcia, SCOTUS, and academic freedom.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The Trump administration continues to avoid accountability for Abrego Garcia’s wrongful removal and lack of due process rights.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

The Supreme Court decides on matters related to the deportation of migrants to El Salvador. And the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs is in question.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Six emergency stay motions before the Supreme Court and a challenging election EO. Plus: continued attacks on law firms and universities as Signalgate accountability sputters.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Law firms feel a chilling effect and challenges mount over the lack of due process given to Venezuelan migrants who were deported. Plus: an extraordinary Signal chat is published.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

After a highly political speech at the DOJ, the Trump administration stepped into a weekend of tense ligation around the Alien Enemies Act.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

All eyes on the law as Trump continues his retribution tour: arresting a student activist, cutting university funding and firing more national security officials.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Norms are challenged across the board: from DOJ firings and demotions to stripping security clearances and removing top military lawyers who might question military actions.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Is the Eric Adams case a quid pro quo? Plus: another resignation and the first decision from the Supreme Court on a Trump firing.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Andrew and Mary dive deep into the clash over the DOJ’s directive to drop the case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

AG Bondi issues a litany of memos, and the courts become the strongest line of defense. Plus: the fight over sanctuary cities, and Mary’s latest case.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

In her new podcast series, Jen Psaki talks to Democratic leaders about the path forward for the party.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

The 30,000-foot view of the impact of Trump’s executive maneuvers. Plus: firing and list making at the DOJ/FBI, and challenging Congress’ power of the purse.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

A rush of late-night purges and executive actions- some immediately challenged. Plus: the muted independence of the DOJ.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” a new podcast covering Trump's first 100 days. Up first: reporting on the J6 pardons.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

One the first full day of Trump 2.0, Andrew and Mary make sense of J6 pardons and executive actions.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Andrew and Mary break down the historic sentencing of a former president, explain the nuances of Volume One and what’s next for Volume Two.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Listen as Donald Trump is sentenced following his criminal conviction of falsifying business records.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

As the nation prepares for Trump's transition back to power, Mary and Andrew reveal the next iteration of how they’ll cover his administration: Main Justice.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

A look back at where 2024 began and where it wound up in terms of Trump’s criminal cases and the impact of Supreme Court decisions, with guest Dahlia Lithwick.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Can a president pardon himself? Can he ask others to commit a crime for which he will then pardon them? And is there precedent for blanket amnesty?

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Judge Merchan rules that Trump’s New York verdict will not be vacated based on presidential immunity. Plus: the pending motion to dismiss based on the temporary immunity afforded a sitting president.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

A summary of Trump’s arguments as to why his New York case should be dismissed.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Bucking norms, Trump reveals his intent to install Kash Patel as the head of the FBI. Plus: the J6 civil cases against Trump that are still very much in play.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

The DC case and the 11th Circuit appeal are dismissed without prejudice, as Judge Merchan hits pause on Trump’s New York sentencing. And a look at Trump's DOJ picks.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

What Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report could look like, and whether we’ll see it. And much ado about potential recess appointments.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

A deep dive into Trump’s New York sentencing considerations and what’s next for his civil cases. Plus: Those with J6 convictions hope for a pardon.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

What’s next for Donald Trump’s ongoing criminal cases after his election win. And the post-election litigation that wasn’t.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

Andrew and Mary review several pre-election voter challenges that have gotten to the Supreme Court . Plus: long held concerns over Trump’s delay tactics.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Trump's lawyers seek to dismiss the DC case. Again. Plus: Does the President have the legal authority to use the military domestically?

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

Jack Smith’s redacted source materials are released and Judge Chutkan issues a lengthy order on Brady. Plus: a request for Judge Cannon to recuse herself.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

Judge Chutkan pauses the release of Jack Smith’s appendix as Trump’s legal team considers options. And what critics get wrong about the public filing of Jack Smith’s brief.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

Reintroducing “Kamala: Next in Line,” a podcast on the stories that shaped the life and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

Judge Chutkan unseals Jack Smith’s immunity filing, revealing new aspects of Trump’s actions taken as a “candidate”.

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

Judge Chutkan will determine whether a redacted version of Jack Smith’s opening brief becomes public. And a review of oral arguments in Trump’s New York civil fraud appeal.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Mary re-caps her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the immunity decision. Plus: filings in DC and citizen-brought criminal charges in Springfield, Ohio.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

What we know so far on the apparent assassination attempt. Plus: why we should feel good about the certification of our next election.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives a special preview of the second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. In this preview, Ali reflects on why this issues is so personal for him and his family. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_fdlw. 

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Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

We’re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Enjoy key conversations from this first of its kind in-person, interactive experience.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

While Judge Chutkan moves the DC case forward, Judge Merchan delays sentencing and his decision on immunity in Trump’s New York case.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

The joint filing in Trump’s DC case reveals how far apart the two sides are on what comes next. Plus: a breakdown of the removal effort in New York.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

Jack Smith filed a new indictment in the D.C. case against Donald Trump, this time taking Presidential immunity into account.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith tries to get the classified documents case back up and running following Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the Mar-a-Lago case. And a look at upcoming filings in the Jan. 6 case.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

Trump asks Judge Merchan to adjourn his sentencing until after the election. And Pro Publica’s deep investigation into one of the largest militia groups in the US.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

Jack Smith needs more time to consider how the immunity decision affects the DC case. And some additions to the calendar for Trump’s other criminal proceedings.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

Judge Tanya Chukan wastes no time in re-starting Trump’s DC criminal case. Plus: the fallout continues after the Supreme Court’s immunity decision.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024