Podcast appearances and mentions of justice correspondent

Bernie Sanders and AOC are on their “fighting oligarchy” tour, and in Denver last weekend they had the biggest political event there since Obama in 2008. It was also the biggest rally of Bernie's life--bigger than anything in his presidential campaigns. And the first big election of the year is underway in Wisconsin. John Nichols has our analysis.Also: Elie Mystal, The Nation's Justice Correspondent, talks about popular laws that are ruining America – starting with our voter registration requirements. But despite the obstacles and disappointments, he argues that it's always necessary to vote. His new book is Bad Laws.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Nation's Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, talks about his new book “Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America,” and gives his analysis about trending political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Bernie Sanders and AOC are on their “fighting oligarchy” tour, and in Denver last weekend they had the biggest political event there since Obama in 2008. It was also the biggest rally of Bernie's life--bigger than anything in his presidential campaigns. And the first big election of the year is underway in Wisconsin. John Nichols has our analysis.Also: Elie Mystal, The Nation's Justice Correspondent, talks about popular laws that are ruining America – starting with our voter registration requirements. But despite the obstacles and disappointments, he argues that it's always necessary to vote. His new book is Bad Laws.

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill interviews Ellie Mystal, Legal Analyst and Justice Correspondent for The Nation, on his new book, Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America. Mystal identifies ten laws plus a constitutional amendment that he argues are detrimental to America. During their conversation, they discuss the misconception of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as redefined by Republicans, the problematic impact of the Hyde Amendment on abortion rights, and the adverse effects of mandatory minimum sentencing from crime bills supported by both Democrats and Republicans. They also delve into voting rights, gun liability laws, and the lack of effective representation in Congress, suggesting reforms like the Wyoming Rule for more equitable representation. Mystal underscores the role of neoliberalism in shaping harmful laws and calls for a reevaluation of laws passed before the 1965 Voting Rights Act.You can purchase your own copy of Elie Mystal's new book here.Today Bill highlights the work of The Nation magazine. A powerful progressive voice for over 160 years. Bill has been a subscriber for decades and it gives a platform for people like Elie Mystal. Sign up at TheNation.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julian O'Neill, Crime and Justice Correspondent with BBC News Northern Ireland, outlines how a new report has confirmed human remains found in a grave in Co Monaghan last November are not those of Joe Lynskey.

In this episode, Bill and Elie Mystal, The Nation Magazine's Justice Correspondent, discuss the ongoing chaos and damage caused by the Trump administration and its close ties to Elon Musk including: The firing of prominent Black figures like Joy Reid of MSNBC and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr., which Mystal argues is part of a broader effort to remove Black voices and influence from the government and media. Concerns about Trump and Musk's disregard for the rule of law, including their apparent willingness to defy court orders and undermine federal agencies and regulations. The lack of meaningful checks on Trump's power, with Mystal arguing the courts and Congress have become ineffective in constraining the executive branch.The broader context of ongoing efforts to roll back Civil Rights progress and return to more overt forms of racism and discrimination under the guise of "merit-based" hiring.Despite the bleak outlook, Mystal maintains a glimmer of hope that the current authoritarian push will ultimately be short-lived, drawing parallels to the fall of other historical regimes that sought to establish long-lasting dictatorships.You can read Mystal at The Nation and pre-order his new book, Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That are Ruining America at Bookshop.org. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the American Federation of Government Employees. More information at AFGE.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a troubling sense of normalcy bias among some Democratic leaders who believe they'll regain their footing in the 2026 midterms, riding another anti-Trump wave. But here's the critical question: will the United States even have free and fair elections? To answer that, we need to look back and ask: was the 2024 U.S. election free and fair? Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and those around them, break the law so brazenly, how can we trust they came to power without breaking the law?    According to investigative journalist Greg Palast, this week's guest and director of the must-see film Vigilantes Inc., which you can watch for free, the answer is a resounding no. Palast's analysis reveals the shocking normalization of Republican voter suppression: over 3.5 million votes were effectively canceled in 2024. This means 3.5 million Americans were denied their fundamental right to vote. And according to Palast, a significant number of suppressed voters are nonwhite. This isn't just voter suppression; it's a modern-day resurrection of Jim Crow, fueled by the Republican Party's relentless assault on democracy. In this week's bonus episode, out Friday, Elie Mystal, the Justice Correspondent for The Nation, and author of the new book Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America, explains how the GOP's reaction to the first Black president was to gut the Voting Rights Act, paving the way for Trump.    In this week's bonus episode, we also continue our conversation with Palast, diving into the power of film as a powerful force for confronting America's darkest history. Plus, we'll also hear from Mystal on why European nations must take a stand by imposing a travel ban on Ivanka Trump and others complicit in the destruction of our democracy—a move that could help hold the Musk-Trump regime accountable for its action, along with divestment strategies that brought down Apartheid. Don't miss this eye-opening episode, out Friday!   Thank you to everyone who supports the show–we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!   Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes: Watch Vigilantes, Inc. by Greg Palast for free: https://www.watchvigilantesinc.com/ Bad Law Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America https://thenewpress.com/books/bad-law   Events at Gaslit Nation   Feb 24 4pm ET – Gaslit Nation Book Club at our Gaslit Nation Salon to discuss Albert Camu's The Stranger (Matthew Ward translation) and Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning March 17 4pm ET – Dr. Lisa Corrigan joins our Gaslit Nation Salon to discuss America's private prison crisis in an age of fascist scapegoating  NEW! Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. ONGOING! Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. NEW! Climate Crisis Committee launched in the Patreon Chat thanks to a Gaslit Nation listener who holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences NEW! Caretaker Committee launched in the Patreon Chat for our listeners who are caretakers and want to share resources, vent, and find community  NEW! Public Safety page added to GaslitNationPod.com to help you better protect yourself from this lunacy (i.e. track recalls, virus threats, and more!)  ONGOING! Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? ONGOING! Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community 

One of the most striking aspects of living under a dictatorship is how eerily normal life can appear on the surface. The sun still rises, children still play in parks. Yet, beneath this façade of normalcy, the foundations of democracy are being purged. Drug-fueled Nazi oligarchs, emboldened by their unchecked power, withhold critical funding, endanger lives, and proudly defy the courts. They destroy the rule of law and unleash a culture of corruption, all while the world watches America turn into a failed state.   Joining us to unpack this dystopian nightmare, as well as what must be done to overcome this global threat, is Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation and author of the new book Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America. Mystal, a prophetic voice in the fight for democracy, breaks down what Biden and the Democrats should have done to curb Trump and MAGA extremism when they had the chance. (We'll be shouting we told you so all the way to the gulag!) He explains why Merrick Garland was, as we warned, a threat to democracy, what actions Democrats and the people must take now in the limited time we have left, and why New York State Attorney General Tish James serves as a vital reminder of the importance of local resistance. Most importantly, Mystal calls on world leaders to divest from America, an urgent strategy that helped bring down apartheid.    This week's bonus show is our live recording with Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman, who answers listener questions about combating the Russian-backed fascist threat of the Musk/Trump regime. We also discuss Trump and Russia's attempts to strongarm Ukraine into a deal that would buy Russia time to continue its genocidal invasion. Don't miss this special episode, coming to you on Friday.   A heartfelt thank you to all our Gaslit Nation supporters. This show wouldn't be possible without you. Together, we're shining a light on the truth and fighting for a better future.   Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Events at Gaslit Nation Feb 24 4pm ET – Gaslit Nation Book Club at our Gaslit Nation Salon to discuss Albert Camu's The Stranger (Matthew Ward translation) and Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning March 17 4pm ET – Dr. Lisa Corrigan joins our Gaslit Nation Salon to discuss America's private prison crisis in an age of fascist scapegoating  NEW! Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  ONGOING! Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. NEW! Climate Crisis Committee launched in the Patreon Chat thanks to a Gaslit Nation listener who holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences NEW! Caretaker Committee launched in the Patreon Chat for our listeners who are caretakers and want to share resources, vent, and find community  NEW! Public Safety page added to GaslitNationPod.com to help you better protect yourself from this lunacy (i.e. track recalls, virus threats, and more!): https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/public-safety ONGOING! Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet?: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/survey-reject-hypernormalization ONGOING! Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community 

Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at TheNation.com, discusses his A Line-by-Line Breakdown of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order, with Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA.com's April Ryan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Nation's Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, talks about the legal issues surrounding the presidential campaign relating to Trump's election interference case, election denial, Elon Musk and more.

Thank you to Democracy Defender-supporter Melissa for the question that produced this week's Q&A Bonus show! Be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit to submit your questions, get all shows ad free, and hear the full bonus episode! Why is DeJoy still in charge? Well, it all comes down to numbers—specifically, the ones the Democrats don't have yet. The USPS Board of Governors is still short of the votes needed to remove Louis DeJoy. There's a glimmer of hope on the horizon with Biden's nominations of former Florida Rep. Val Demings and former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, but they need to get through Senate confirmation first. Even if that happens, the entire Democratic bloc on the board has to agree to boot DeJoy. And here's the kicker: they'll also need an Independent to back them. Now, about that Independent, Amber McReynolds: she was appointed by Biden. But, plot twist—this Biden appointee has gone on record saying the USPS is doing just fine. So yeah, not exactly a slam dunk for Team “Fire DeJoy.” This is how corruption is allowed to fester—DeJoy stays, he enriches his family through shady deals, and the USPS, along with its overworked staff, remains on the chopping block. It's the Reaganomics playbook: shrink government services, weaken unions, and let privatization sweep in to pick at the bones. All while the people who depend on these services are left with empty mailboxes and a dysfunctional system. Welcome to DeJoy's America! This week's bonus show includes a fiery continuation of Gaslit Nation's interview with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation and author of the bestselling book Allow Me to Retort A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution. We discuss one of the most dangerous men in America: Merrick Garland. To listen to the full episode, be sure to subscribe at the Truth-teller ($5/month) level or higher, and to submit a question for our next Q&A bonus show, subscribe at the Democracy Defender ($10/month) level or higher. Discounted annual memberships available. Thank you to everyone who supports our independent journalism, especially during these tough times. We could not make Gaslit Nation without you!  Look out for our special workshop How to Make a Podcast publishing October 24th for our supporters at the Democracy Defender level and higher, unless you grabbed the early bird special in September and signed up at the Truth-teller level and higher!  Join our live-taping about the psychology of Trump and his MAGA cult with Dr. Bandy Lee, author of The Psychology of Trump Contagion: An Existential Danger to American Democracy and All Humankind, October 29 at 12pm ET!  Subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit to join our community of listeners, get bonus shows and all episodes ad free, invites to exclusive events, submit questions to our regular Q&As, and more! Discounted annual memberships available!    Show Notes:   To Restore Abortion Rights, Democrats Must Win the Senate. If Democrats manage to win the White House but lose the Senate, then people in GOP-controlled states will continue to be forced to bring pregnancies to term against their will. https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/to-restore-abortion-rights-democrats-must-win-the-senate/   DeJoy maintains financial ties to former company as USPS awards it new $120 million contract. XPO Logistics pays DeJoy and family businesses at least $2.1 million annually to lease four office buildings in North Carolina https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/08/06/usps-dejoy-xpo-logistics/   Joe Biden Passes 'Essential Stop' in Bid to Save Mail-in Ballots - Attorney https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-joe-biden-mail-ballots-2024-election-postal-service-1932369   Senators call on postal board to abandon DeJoy's USPS reforms. The overhaul is harming the Postal Service, Democrats say, though postal leadership says it just needs more time. https://www.govexec.com/management/2024/04/senators-call-postal-board-abandon-dejoys-usps-reforms/396048/   Can Biden fire US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy? https://www.federaltimes.com/federal-oversight/2022/08/24/can-biden-fire-us-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy/   If You Can Keep It: Voting By Mail (1A) https://the1a.org/guests/amber-mcreynolds/   82 House Democrats Urge Biden to Name Postal Board Nominees to “Protect and Expand” a Public USPS on letter endorsed by 36 public-interest groups https://takeonwallst.com/2024/02/82-democratic-members-of-congress-urge-biden-to-name-postal-board-nominees-to-protect-and-expand-a-public-usps-endorsed-by-36-public-interest-groups/   Watch Live: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy grilled at Senate hearing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba0pak1UOCo   Musk buying votes in swing states https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna176075   See you this Wednesday for our phone bank party with Sister District at 6pm ET – we're calling into must-win Arizona! RSVP here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictnyc/event/642096/

How do we protect ourselves from Trump's MAGA Supreme Court? Expand the court like our lives depend on it, because they do! Elie Mystal, the Justice Correspondent for The Nation, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution, joins Gaslit Nation to discuss urgently needed judicial reform and how to do it.  One of the first things the Nazis did was take over the judiciary in Germany. Republicans have long waged lawfare against our democracy, and now they're just one election away from establishing a dictatorship. The far-right's long-game has been met with hand-wringing, complacency, and neoliberalism from Democrats. And now we're out of time, making court expanding an urgent priority for our nation, should Kamala Harris win.  But will the Supreme Court steal the election for Republicans, like they did for George W. Bush in 2000? That and Trump's cult of toxic masculinity are discussed in this week's Gaslit Nation, also featuring Terrell Starr of the Black Diplomats Podcast and Substack. This week's bonus show, available for our subscribers at the Truth-teller ($5/month) level and higher, continues the conversation with a special focus on dangerous Attorney General Merrick Garland, and answers questions from our listeners at the Democracy Defender ($10/month) and higher for our bonus Q&A. Thank you to everyone who supports Gaslit Nation and makes our independent journalism possible – we could not make this show without you!  See you this Wednesday for our phone bank party with Sister District at 6pm ET – we're calling into must-win Pennsylvania! RSVP here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictnyc/event/642096/ This Thursday at 7pm ET, we're making calls with Indivisible to hold onto the must-win Senate. RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ Look out for our special workshop How to Make a Podcast publishing October 24th for our supporters at the Democracy Defender level and higher, unless you grabbed the early bird special in September and signed up at the Truth-teller level and higher!  Join our live-taping about the psychology of Trump and his MAGA cult with Dr. Bandy Lee, author of The Psychology of Trump Contagion: An Existential Danger to American Democracy and All Humankind, October 29 at 12pm ET!  Subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit to join our community of listeners, get bonus shows and all episodes ad free, invites to exclusive events, submit questions to our regular Q&As, and more! Discounted annual memberships available! 

Ali Velshi is joined by former Special Counsel to Donald Trump Michael Cohen, Co-Host of ‘The Weekend' on MSNBC Symone Sanders-Townsend, Justice Correspondent with The Nation Elie Mystal, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School Jody Freeman, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL), Professor of History at NYU Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of Constitutional Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School Kermit Roosevelt III, 2023-2024 President of the American Library Association Emily Drabinski

Melissa Murray is in for Ali Velshi and is joined by Democratic Representative, Jasmine Crockett, President & CEO of Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Michael Waldman, Democratic Representative, Sharice Davids, Justice Correspondent at The Nation, Elie Mystal, Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair, Molly Jong-Fast, Professor of History at NYU, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, American History Chair at Fordham University, Dr. Saul Cornell, and Award-winning Author of ‘Dragonwings', Laurence Yep

Ali Velshi is joined by President and CEO of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics Noah Bookbinder, Senior Opinion Writer and Columnist for The Boston Globe Kimberly Atkins Stohr, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee David Miliband, former Senator John Danforth (R-MO), former Representative Charle Dent (R-PA), Justice Correspondent and Columnist at The Nation Elie Mystal, Opinion Writer with The Washington PostJennifer Rubin, Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), Staff Writer for The New York Times Magazine Ronen Bergman

Full episode transcript HERE.  This episode was taped LIVE from the stunning Brownstone Cowboys Magazine HQ! We hosted an intimate in-person convo with Justice Correspondent for The Nation, Elie Mystal where we spilled all the dirty deets on abortion and the courts with a small audience of abortion-loving peeps. Get an earful of your Feminist Buzzkills and Elie decoding the EMTALA case that went before SCOTUS, why you need to replace being “pro-choice” with being “anti-forced birth,” and how these robed rogues are luring us into a “fetal personhood” dystopian nightmare. We also have TWO live auctions going on right now through MAY 16th benefitting Abortion Access Front, so make it rain on us by bidding on some cool feminist collectibles from your favorite artists and celebs via the links below!Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.SHOW NOTESHOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocksSPECIAL GUESTS: Elie Mystal IG: @ElieActual TW: @ElieNYC GUEST LINKS: Elie Mystal for The Nation Elie Mystal's Book: "Allow Me to Retort"Elie Mystal's Podcast: “Contempt of Court”EPISODE LINKS:SHIRT AUCTION PHOTO AUCTIONBrownstone Cowboys MagazineTiny Pricks ProjectSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage PlaylistFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

You asked and Woke AF delivered! Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, returns to Woke AF Daily to share his legal perspective on our unaccountable Supreme Court, as well as his personal response to mainstream media scrutiny of campus protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haynes Resigns From Rainbow Push, SCOTUS & Jan. 6, Sudan's Civil War, Ark. LEARN Act, Truthing Game The US Supreme Court considers a January 6 prosecutions law that could impact the Trump election interference case. Dr. Frederick Haynes has resigned as the CEO and President of Rainbow Push Coalition.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase

12.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Border Law, Trump Booted off Colo. Ballot, Conn. City Sue for Botched Death Investigations Texas has a new law that will allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally. Texas Representative Mark Veasey is here tonight to discuss this law and the recent lawsuit filed by a Texas County.  Colorado Supreme Court's historic decision to boot Trump off the primary presidential ballot under the 14th Amendment is not setting well with those MAGA folks. We'll break down what this means and discuss the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the decision with a former U.S. District Judge and Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal.  President Joe Biden responds to Trump saying immigrants coming to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country." Two black Connecticut families filed federal lawsuits against a city because of how the police investigated their deaths. The attorney representing both families will explain why they are going after the city.  And my 1-on-1 with gospel artist Sir The Baptist, who showcased her talents on the McDonald's 17th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the U.S. Supreme Court now on summer holiday, Jeanne Hruska catches up with Elie Mystal about his new podcast,  the politics and urgency of Supreme Court reform, and his concluding thoughts on the packed Court's recent term.   Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent, The Nation Link: Contempt of Court Podcast Link: "The Supreme Court Has Kicked the Door Wide Open to Jim Crow–Style Bigotry," by Elie Mystal Link: "The Most Baffling Argument a Supreme Court Justice Has Ever Made," by Adam Serwer Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media

Ali Velshi is joined by Producer on The Rachel Maddow Show Steve Benen, fmr. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), Fmr. Director of European Affairs for the United States National Security Council Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.), Co-Founder of Elevation Partners Roger McNamee, Vice-President Centre for Information Resilience Nina Jankowicz, Senior Politics Reporter at Axios Eugene Scott, Senior Adviser for The Lincoln Project Stuart Stevens, Co-Director of Breaking the Silence Avner Gvaryahu, Justice Correspondent at The Nation Elie Mystal, Award-winning author of “Lawn Boy” Jonathan Evison

6.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: US Supreme Court Rulings, GA Sheriff's Assault Allegations, Debt Ceiling Vote, UberEats Controversy The Supreme Court rulings released several important rulings today on Unions, drug prices, and workplace communications.  We'll speak with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, about what these rulings mean for you. A Georgia County Sheriff's office faces more allegations of employees assaulting inmates.  We'll speak with the civil rights attorney representing five men who say Camden County jails employees beat them. The Debt Ceiling vote passed in the House and is now going to the Senate.  We'll give you the latest update on what this means for the country's finances and how it could impact your life. Plus, we'll talk with Exavier Pope, Host of SuitUP News and the Owner of The Pope Law Firm in Chicago, about his viral tweet where he says an Uber driver asked him for money for gas. And tonight, we remember actor John Beasley.  We'll take a look at his legacy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court's most senior member writes opinions that have an outsized impact on U.S. law. Our listeners call in to understand what really shapes Justice Thomas, and what we should expect from SCOTUS as the 2023 term comes to an end. Plus,  - Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation and Supreme Court scholar.  - Corey Robin, Author of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas.   For more, check out our colleagues at More Perfect, the show about “how the Supreme Court got so Supreme.” The first episode of their newest season, “Clarence X,” dives into the history of Justice Thomas. It also features Corey Robin. Click here to listen or find them on Twitter @MorePerfect.   Tell us what you think. Instagram and Twitter: @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel.

It's a Monday with Elie Mystal!Given the overwhelming number of cases where justice has not been served in recent days, weeks and months, we're past due for a visit with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation and author of ALLOW ME TO RETORT: A BLACK GUY'S GUIDE TO THE CONSTITUTION. Thankfully, he joins us today for the better part of the hour.Don't be late!

Pierre Thomas, Chief Justice Correspondent for ABC News, speaks about his work for the network, which he joined in November 2000. Thomas reports for “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” and all platforms including ABC News Radio and digital.

4.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Man gets 70 yrs for spitting on cops; NC HBCU in trouble; White woman spits on sister, gets whupped The double standard in the American Justice system has been a problem for years.  Still, an egregious case has emerged out of Texas, with a black man charged with a simple misdemeanor convicted to 70 years in prison.  We will speak directly with the man's attorney about how they are trying to correct the outrageous ruling. As Texas serves a black man with injustice, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is trying to get a white man who killed a BLM protestor pardoned.  We will speak with a state representative about what is done to ensure the justice system works for Black Americans. A historically Black college in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been denied tax exemption for 14 of the 24 parcels of land it owns due to not meeting statutory requirements for exemption.  This could leave the college with a $127,000 property tax bill.  The Barber-Scotia College Interim President and the Chair of the board will be there to tell us how the school is trying to appeal the tax-exempt denials to the Board of Equalization and Review. United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing allegations of corruption after failing to report 20 years of donor gifts and trips.  Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, will explain the historical significance and why an overhaul of court ethics laws and requirements is needed. In our education matters segment, we'll highlight an organization helping families prepare their children for college.  The founder of The Collegiate Hustle will explain how her organization supports middle-class families in preparing their children for a holistic college experience. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump and his 34 felonies: can he really be brought to justice for paying off Stormy Daniels? We feature highlights of The Nation's roundtable discussion among Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent, Joan Walsh, National Affairs Correspondent, and Chris Lehmann, D.C. Editor.Also: Afghan girls who escaped from the Taliban. The story of a boarding school that evacuated its students from Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of the Americans, and moved -- to Kigali, Rwanda. SOLA, the School of Leadership Afghanistan is the place where Afghan girls study to become members of the generation that will one day lead a peaceful and united Afghanistan. The founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, explains.

Donald Trump and his 34 felonies: can he really be brought to justice for paying off Stormy Daniels? We feature highlights of The Nation's roundtable discussion among Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent, Joan Walsh, National Affairs Correspondent, and Chris Lehmann, D.C. Editor.Also: Afghan girls who escaped from the Taliban. The story of a boarding school that evacuated its students from Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of the Americans, and moved -- to Kigali, Rwanda. SOLA, the School of Leadership Afghanistan is the place where Afghan girls study to become members of the generation that will one day lead a peaceful and united Afghanistan. The founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, explains.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justice Correspondent for The Nation, Elie Mystal joins Zerlina to talk about the 'start' of the 118th Congress!

Recent shark attack survivors share their stories as part of our series, Shark Watch on TODAY. And, comedian Jon Stewart denounces Republicans as the Senate fails to advance a bill that would support veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Also, we honor our colleague Pete Williams, who is retiring from NBC News after nearly 30 years of covering the Supreme Court and Justice Department.

NBC News Justice correspondent Pete Williams joins Chuck for a tell-all interview on his last week on the job. Revealed: His future plans for a jazz podcast, his longstanding relationship with the Cheneys, and his old aspirations for a congressional run.

ELIE MYSTAL, Justice Correspondent for The Nation magazine and a contributor to MSNBC, opens his first book, ALLOW ME TO RETORT: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution, with the following words: “Our Constitution is not good. It is a document designed to create a society of enduring white male dominance, hastily edited in the margins to allow for what basic political rights white men could be convinced to share.” His starting point is that far from perfect, this document of compromises necessary to win ratification from slave-owners is unworthy of the veneration promoted by the Right and accepted by too many on the Left. Once we get over that, perhaps we can roll up our sleeves and get to work to bring some of its underlying ideals to the real world.

ELIE MYSTAL, Justice Correspondent for The Nation magazine and a contributor to MSNBC, opens his first book, ALLOW ME TO RETORT: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution, with the following words: “Our Constitution is not good. It is a document designed to create a society of enduring white male dominance, hastily edited in the margins to allow for what basic political rights white men could be convinced to share.” The starting point is that far from perfect, this document of compromises necessary to win ratification from slaveowners is unworthy of the veneration promoted by the Right and accepted by too many on the Left. Once we get over that, perhaps we can roll up our sleeves and get to work to bring some of its underlying ideals to fuller realization in the real world.

I've been horribly disillusioned by the corporate media, especially the outlets that purport to serve a progressive audience. But I do have to thank MSNBC for introducing me to the always brilliant Elie Mystal. I've been honored by his presence on this program a few times, and am thrilled to welcome him back today as his first book, "Allow Me To Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution" is just released. Elie's premise that the constitution is "trash" raised some eyebrows on The View last week. That's because they don't know Elie. I get it... he'll explain! Of course, we'll begin with the latest news. And I'll share this weekend's updates from our friend in Ukraine, Tatiana from the Friends Forever Hostel in Kyiv (though she's no longer there...). We have been in contact, and I'll bring you up to speed. Then, we're joined by someone who's always one of my favorite guests! Elie Mystal is Justice Correspondent for The Nation, and his new book was just released last week. We'll talk about "Allow me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution"

President Biden has addressed the nation for the first time and we couldn't help but notice some glaring omissions from his speech. It left us scratching our heads and wondering if we're the ones making too big of a deal out of the GOP's authoritarian regime. So, to help us make sense of this nonsense we brought in reinforcements--Justice Correspondent for the Nation, Elie Mystal! Hold onto your hats, we're coming in hot.  Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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.

Elie Mystal is Justice Correspondent at The Nation and he's back to discuss the current threat against Affirmative Action via our Supreme Court. SCOTUS took up two cases–one from Harvard and one from UNC, but Elie explains they are fundamentally the same case: a group of Asian-American students claim they outperform African-Americans and Latinos, but are still underrepresented at their universities. And in certain ways, their claims are valid–but the big problem stems from the person hiding behind those students, and is responsible for putting them up to it in the first place: Ed Blum. And if you don't know Ed Blum, he's made it his life's work to unravel civil rights advancements. It's a complicated situation with a lot of nuance but Elie breaks it down in his expert fashion to help us understand what's at stake and why the conversative supreme court could our worst fears through this time around. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com

Elie Mystal, Legal Analyst and Justice Correspondent for The Nation, stops by Broken Law to talk with Jeanne Hruska about what he means when he says, "you either control the Supreme Court or you control nothing.” They discus the Supreme Court's role in creating the voting rights crisis confronting the country and the Court's mounting assault on the executive branch. Elie concludes by making the case for why having fifty justices on the Court could actually make sense. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Elie Mystal, Legal Analyst and Justice Correspondent, The Nation Link: Allow Me to Retort, by Elie Mystal Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2022.

The only thing that makes a Friday better is ending the week with Elie Mystal as my guest. Elie is Justice Correspondent for The Nation, but he approaches the law, the Supreme Court and the ridiculous situation in which we find ourselves with a sense of humor to match his insights. No one can deny that this was a shit show of a week.... but at least Elie Mystal will help us stick a fork in it today.

Ryan talks to Ryan Barber, Justice Correspondent for Business Insider, about the ongoing congressional investigation into the events of January 6th.

This week on Ring of Fire, Tim Murphy, Senior Reporter for Mother Jones Magazine, joins us to discuss the peculiar evolution of Senator Kyrsten Sinema's politics: from Green Party activist to radical centrist obstructionist, her career is anything but traditional. Ryan Grim, Washington Correspondent for The Intercept and new cohost of The Hill's Rising, will be joining us, as Heather Parton is on vacation, to cover the news of the week. Bonus content you you are missing this week; Sam interviews Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation Magazine, about a fascinating dilemma where you have inner-city defense lawyers writing an amicus brief on a case to get rid of gun control in New York State. Become a member today!

Ryan talks to Ryan Barber, Justice Correspondent for Insider, about the controversy involving the Trump Department of Justice investigations into leaks.

Federal judges do die and retire, but usually not before a lifetime on the bench, so what does President Donald Trump's legacy of 245 appointed judges mean for progress in America? Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, says the only way mitigate the Trump effect on the Federal Courts is to pack 'em ...from the District Courts to the Supreme.  And he says, the Democrats better act fast before GOP gerrymandering re-shapes the 2022 Election.

Here's your WORT podcast bonus episode for October 18th, 2020: Thursday was the final day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. The Committee has set a panel vote on Barrett's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court for October 22nd, after which she'll be sent to the Senate floor for a final confirmation. Now, some Democrats are considering adding supreme court justices to the high court -- a process known as “court packing” --  in an effort to dilute the conservative justices. For more on Barrett's nomination, and why court packing isn't as unprecedented as some make it out to be, WORT Producer Jonah Chester spoke with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation magazine. A shortened version of this conversation originally ran on the WORT 6 O'Clock News on October 15th, 2020.

Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at The Nation, talks with Lee Pacchia about the actual legislation and policy reforms likely to emerge from the recent spate of Black Lives Matter protests sweeping across the United States. Rich Boatti, attorney and activist, talks about why it's time for Italian-Americans to consider replacing Christopher Columbus Day with a less problematic and more relevant figure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/niteswknds/support

As 2020 continues on its trek to be the strangest year yet in American history, I'm always looking for the best guests with whom to commiserate. Today, it's the return of one of my favorites! Elie Mystal is Justice Correspondent for The Nation. A graduate of Harvard Law, Elie covers the courts, the criminal justice system, and politics—and the writes The Nation's monthly column “Objection!”. I'll pick his brain on everything from last week's Supreme Court hearings streamed in real time, to AG Bill Barr's recent moves to undo due process in the US, to Trump's obvious mental and psychological decay and more. Elie Mystal joins in at the 30 minute mark, after the latest news, something humorous, and a bit of commentary...

To help Nicole Sandler get through what we thought would likely be the final day of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Nicole Sandler lined up two stellar guests: Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, and Lisa Graves, former chief counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Of course, we'll be watching the ever-changing news-- shortly after noon, another bombshell from John Bolton's forthcoming book that could- and should- have an effect on what happens today.

Carrie Johnson ist the Justice Correspondent for National Public Radio's Washington Desk. She covers a wide range of emerging justice issues, law enforcement stories, and legal affairs. Carrie is one of our only repeat guests on The Permanent Record. Check out her first interview (Episode 16) in our four-part series on the media. For this episode, we spoke to Carrie about the practical implications of the recently passed First Step Act and the politics that made its passage possible.