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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and Assistant United States Attorney in the SDNY. Nick is a sharp critic of Trump's abuses of power, and together we unravel his shady international money deals, his dodgy crypto scheme, and the billion-dollar real estate hustle with foreign investors. We also unpack how Trump's executive orders and the new “Big Beautiful Bill” threaten to permanently shred checks and balances, turning the executive branch into a personal tool of authoritarian power. Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at: https://shopify.com/COHEN Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is suing Donald Trump over his sweeping tariffs, claiming the current US President is abusing emergency powers to reshape the global economy and this steps outside the president's powers.What are the key arguments in this case being brought by California Governor Gavin Newsom, and does it have a chance to be successful?Nick Akerman, former Assistant US Attorney and former Watergate Prosecutor joins Kieran to discuss.

Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and the Assistant United States Attorney in the SDNY, where he specialized in white-collar crime. We break down Trump's escalating attacks on the judiciary, including his push to impeach Judge James Boasberg and Chief Justice Roberts' rare public rebuke. Nick explains how Trump's efforts to undermine judicial independence mirror authoritarian regimes and what legal safeguards remain to check his power. We also discuss Trump's violations of court orders in deportation cases, the dangers of his expanded executive authority, and the legal battles ahead as he attempts to reshape the government in his image. Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! VIIA: Try VIIA! https://viia.co/COHEN and use code COHEN! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Akerman, Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, reacts to the SCOTUS decision on USAID. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Jess Menton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We follow up on the Thursday Night Massacre, as Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove finally got someone to file the paperwork to dismiss the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. And we do a deep dive into Dellinger v. Bessent, as the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to remind everyone that the laws don't actually apply to Donald Trump. All of that and DOCKET ALERTS!   Links:   Courts Stand Up For Trans Rights and the Rule of Law https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/courts-stand-up-for-trans-rights   Bove Feb. 10 letter to Sassoon (SDNY) ordering dropping of Adams prosecution https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/76308bc134b67d36/4cc46c59-full.pdf   Hagen Scotten resignation letter https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/0b16892a-b4a3-4511-9eab-44ff6f69a97f.pdf?itid=lk_inline_manual_4   US v. Adams docket https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.628916/   Nick Akerman amicus https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.628916/gov.uscourts.nysd.628916.124.0.pdf   Henry Cuellar criminal docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68499933/united-states-v-cuellar/   Dellinger v. Bessent district court docket https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.277297/   Dellinger v. Bessent (DC Circuit docket) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cadc.41741/gov.uscourts.cadc.41741.01208711227.0.pdf   Dellinger v. Bessent (SCOTUS petition) ***REPLACE S3 LINK WHEN SCOTUS LINK IS AVAILABLE*** https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25536866/bessent-v-dellinger-vacatur-app-final.pdf   Seila Law v. CFPB (2020) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-7_n6io.pdf AIDS VACCINE ADVOCACY COALITION v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69627654/aids-vaccine-advocacy-coalition-v-united-states-department-of-state/   Talbott v. Trump https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69583866/talbott-v-trump/  Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod  

On this episode of Mea Culpa, I'm joined by Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor and Assistant United States Attorney in the SDNY, where he specialized in white-collar crime. Akerman, also renowned for his role as Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, shares his expertise as we discuss Judge Merchan's decision to deny Trump's motion to dismiss in the Manhattan DA case. We delve into the implications of Trump's promise to pardon January 6th insurrectionists and the erosion of democratic guardrails under his authoritarian agenda. Akerman highlights Trump's ability to exploit the legal system, particularly leveraging recent Supreme Court rulings that could shield him from accountability. Together, we explore the chilling impact of Trump's litigation strategies and his disregard for constitutional norms. Thanks to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Head to https://SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to get 50% off any new system with a select professional monitoring plan. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 70% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 2nd, and reports on Jack Smith's new brief in the Trump coup case and the 2024 election. Plus, Peter Navarro joins MSNBC for first time since leaving prison. Former Ambassador Gordon Sondland, Sarah Matthews, John Kasich, Jason Johnson, David Corn, and Nick Akerman also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 9th, and interviews Stormy Daniels' former lawyer Michael Avenatti from prison. Nick Akerman, Joan Walsh, and Margaret Carlson join to discuss the interview. Plus, Melber reports on Arizona's abortion ruling and Jack Smith's latest filing.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat'' on Thursday, November 2, and reports on Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and artificial intelligence. Plus, Henry Winkler joins Melber for the latest “Fallback” installment. Harry Smith, Khari Johnson, Hala Gorani and and Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 19, and reports on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Sidney Powell's guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. Nick Akerman, Maya Wiley, David Kelley and Richard Engel join.

As the case against Ruby Franke continues to heat up, prosecutors are digging into more evidence, including hospital records of the YouTube mom's two children who are the center of the case. Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, both face six counts of aggravated child abuse. The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down the six best ways to prosecute the duo with former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman.Hosts:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberAngenette Levy: https://twitter.com/Angenette5LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergVideo Editing - Michael DeiningerScript Writing - Savannah WilliamsonGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 25, and reports on Donald Trump, the latest SCOTUS scandal, and Cassidy Hutchinson's book. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Nick Akerman, Elie Mystal and Michelle Goldberg join.

Tonight, on All In: A Supreme Court Justice and a United States Senator – corruption in the system as American's confidence in it declines. Tonight, the stunning details from the indictment of Senator Robert Menendez. And the ProPublica reporting on Clarence Thomas & a new group of right-wing billionaires. Plus, President Biden's bold move to support the striking autoworkers, in person – and one day before Trump's own debate-dodge stunt. And the sad decline of Ron DeSantis, as Republicans say “no thanks” to “diet Trump.”Guests: Jonathan Dienst, Nick Akerman, Michelle Goldberg, Justin Elliot, Rep. Katie Porter, Tara Setmayer, Jennifer Horn 

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 25, and reports on Donald Trump's historic mugshot. Jason Johnson, Nick Akerman, Howard Dean and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 23, and reports on the Trump co-defendants in the Georgia case who have surrendered including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and more. James Carville, Nick Akerman, Jon Sale and John Flannery join.

The fourth episode of this season's Breakdown podcast by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recounts a busy week where lawyers met with prosecutors to get bonds for their clients, including a $200,000 bond for former President Donald Trump. “Show Time at Rice Street” of Breakdown's Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – also covers one of the 19 defendants charged in the racketeering case after another surrendering at the Fulton County jail on Rice Street. The episode also includes a roundtable discussion with two Breakdown regulars – former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter and New York attorney Nick Akerman who is a former federal prosecutor who successfully used racketeering indictments against crime families. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 17, and reports on exclusive video that shows Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election, Trump's Georgia probe and the GOP's war on education. Chris Jones, Donald Ayer, Katie Phang, Lisa Rubin, Nick Akerman and Emily Bazelon join.

Mea Culpa welcomes legal legend, Nick Akerman. Akerman was formerly a federal prosecutor and the Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he specialized in going after white-collar crime. Prior to the SDNY, he made his name as the Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor with the Watergate Special Prosecution Force under Archibald Cox and Leon Jaworski. There Akerman was instrumental in helping crack open the vast conspiracy orchestrated by President Nixon and his co-conspirators that resulted in Nixon's resignation and several prison sentences for his underlings. Akerman joins us today to discuss how Trump is basically screwed in his election interference trial and why televising the trial will be a terrible idea.

Robert Teeter, Head of Investment Policy & Strategy Group at Silvercrest Asset Management, joins in studio to discuss sectors and stocks on the move and what could outperform the market amid various economic headwinds. George Royeca, CEO of Angkas, discusses his company being the “Uber of motorcycles” in the Philippines and outlook for consumers in Asia and globally. Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch joins to discuss Matt Miller driving the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 crew cab. Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG (OTC: IWGFF), joins to discuss return to office and outlook for real estate. Howard Chua-Eoan, International Editor with Bloomberg Opinion, joins to discuss President Biden's comments about Xi Jinping. Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK), joins to discuss remote work and the freelance job market. Lisa Donahue, co-head of Americas and Asia at global consultancy firm AlixPartners, joins to discuss markets and the global economy. Nick Akerman, former assistant special Watergate prosecutor, joins to talk about Hunter Biden and an assigned special counsel. Hosted by Matt Miller and Simone Foxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Lisa Rubin, Marc Harris, Kyle Dunphey, Nick Akerman, Charles Coleman, Jess McIntosh, David PlouffeThe indicted ex-president finds out like the rest of us that Jack Smith slid into his DM's. Tonight: What the Special Counsel is looking for in Donald Trump's Twitter—and what sure looks like a new "coup" memo from “Co-conspirator 5.” Then, the case for not televising a Trump trial. And the pro-democracy movement wins again: How the Republican push to eliminate fundamental rights lost big in Ohio.  

Nick Akerman, former assistant Special Watergate prosecutor, discusses the legal fallout from Trump indictment. Ira Jersey, Chief US Interest Rate Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the Fitch US ratings downgrade. Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, joins to discuss housing data and her recent note. Joe Mathieu, host of Bloomberg Radio's “Sound On” and BTV's “Balance of Power,” joins to discuss the political fallout from the Trump indictment. Tim Craighead, Senior European Strategist and director of research with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss his second half outlook for UK markets and how the Fitch ratings are affecting, or not affecting, overseas markets. Sonia Meskin, Investment Strategist and head of US Macroeconomic Analysis at BNY Mellon, joins to discuss a potential soft landing for the US economy, Fitch rating downgrade, and gives her market outlook. Brian Egger, Senior Industry Analyst of Gaming & Lodging with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to talk about Norwegian cruise earnings, Carnival junk bonds, and previews MGM and Hyatt earnings. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Molly Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 27, and delivers instant breaking news analysis as Special Counsel Jack Smith brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Renato Mariotti, Maya Eaglin, Nick Akerman, Bill Kristol, Emily Bazelon and Ken Dilanian join.

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 17, and reports on Trump autocracy, Trump's legal battles, Iowa's abortion ruling and Ron DeSantis. Plus, Murray gives an update on Taylor Swift's record-breaking career. Nick Akerman, Cedric Richmond, Alencia Johnson and Jim Obergefel join.

Guests: Joy Reid, Michele Goodwin, Jamelle Bouie, Nick Akerman, Rep. Jamaal BowmanThe Supreme Court ends affirmative action in college admissions. Tonight: the ruling, the powerful dissent, and how Clarence Thomas finally won his long battle against affirmative action. And what we're learning today about new subpoenas in the documents case.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 28, and reports on Jack Smith probes, the economy, and Trump's legal defense. Rob Kelner, Howard Dean, Nick Akerman, and Melissa Murray join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, June 27 and reports on the incriminating Trump tape and developments in Russia. Reverend Al Sharpton, Rick Hasen, Nick Akerman, and Andrei Kozyrev join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, May 23, and reports on Jack Smith's coup probe and the one year mark since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, Melber delivers a special report exposing the GOP's double standard on “police rules.” Colin Quinn, Joyce Vance and Nick Akerman join.

Nick Akerman, former assistant Special Watergate prosecutor, discusses Hunter Biden and Donald Trump. Sam Fazeli, Head of Euro Research/Pharma Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the program to discuss Eli Lilly acquiring immune drug developer Dice. Matt Roe, Chief Revenue Officer at the auto lending enablement firm Open Lending, joins to discuss the auto market, car loans, and the credit crunch. Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist at QI Research, joins to discuss the Fed and its rate hike path. George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace and Defense Analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence, joins us to discuss the latest from the Paris Air Show. Brianne Lynch, Head of Market Insight at EquityZen, joins the program to discuss the Cava IPO and IPO market in 2023. Mick Mulroy, co-founder of the Lobo Institute and former deputy assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East at the Department of Defense, joins to discuss the meeting between Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and what it means for national security. He also discusses the war in Ukraine and the Titanic tour search. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. District judge who will oversee the trial of former President Trump issued her first order since he pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon gave “all attorneys of record and forthcoming attorneys of record” a Friday deadline for getting in touch with the Justice Department's litigation security group so that they can expedite “the necessary clearance process.” Former federal prosecutor Nick Akerman tells AC360 why he thinks the concerns about Judge Cannon's impartiality are overblown. Plus, former Senior Adviser to Pres. Obama David Axelrod sat down with his former boss on his “Axe Files” podcast to talk about the state of the Republican party and race in America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian on former President Donald Trump's path forward after his indictment Founder of Law Office of Nick Akerman, Former-Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman with historical perspective and the case against the former president Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Co-founder of C3 Solutions and political strategist John Hart Mr. Trump's path forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Akerman, former assistant Special Watergate prosecutor, discusses the Trump Indictment. Bloomberg Washington correspondent Annmarie Hordern also joins. Aoifinn Devitt, CIO at Moneta, joins the program to discuss markets and investing. Paul Gulberg, Senior Equity Research Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the NASDAQ-Adenza deal. Fernando Valle, Senior Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to talk about oil traders defying Saudi Arabia, Exxon and the Dow, and OPEC+ cuts and outlook for WTI. Hans Olsen, CIO at Fiduciary Trust Company, joins the show to talk about sectors he likes in 2023 and how he expects inflation to affect stocks. Jennifer Rie, Senior Litigation Analyst – Antitrust with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the latest on Microsoft-Activision. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Simone Foxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret grand jury testimony from a case involving admitted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could soon be made public. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy speaks with Insider's legal correspondent Jacob Shamsian and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman about what the documents could reveal.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Court JunkieObjectionsThey Walk Among AmericaDevil In The DormThe Disturbing TruthSpeaking FreelyLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former prosecutors Nick Akerman and Michael Zeldin join to break down the Donald Trump and George Santos legal woes. Anneka Treon, Chief Economist International at Van Lanschot Kempen, joins the program to talk about the outlook inflation and global impact of a US debt ceiling default. Brandon Rakszawski, Director of Product Management and the VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF), joins to discuss outlook for ETFs and ETF. Angela Stent, Senior Fellow at the Brookings institute, joins us to discuss the war in Ukraine, outlook for the upcoming counteroffensive, and any hope of negotiations with Vladimir Putin. Brianne Lynch, Head of Market Insight at EquityZen, joins the program to discuss how the recent bank turmoil could affect the IPO market. Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence, and Fernando Valle, Senior Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, join for an in studio roundtable on the outlook for energy and commodities. Patrick Pacious, CEO at Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH), joins to discuss his company's earnings, outlook for travel after CPI revealed an uptick in airfare prices, and consumer resiliency. Hosted by Paul Sweeney, Kriti Gupta, and Madison Mills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 19, and reports on the Dominion-Fox settlement and the SCOTUS abortion bill. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian and impressionist Matt Friend. Justin Nelson, Nick Akerman, and Alan Fein also join.

MSNBC's Alicia Menendez hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 18, and delivers instant analysis on the Fox-Dominion settlement. Rep. Barbara Lee, Juanita Tolliver, Symone Sanders-Towns, Nick Akerman, Renato Mariotti, and Mayor Quinton Lucas join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 11, and reports on a new legal filing from Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg and Tennessee's expulsion vote. Plus, hear more from Melber's interview with Erykah Badu. Democratic lawmaker from Tennessee Justin J. Pearson, Nick Akerman. Michael Isikoff join.

In this special podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first indictment of a former president and what it means to the Fulton County investigation into alleged criminal meddling with the 2020 election. The group dissects the 34-count felony indictment and recounts the surreal scene surrounding Trump's surrender at the Manhattan courthouse. Also reviewed is Trump's address hours later to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In an inflammatory speech, Trump took aim at the Fulton County investigation and called District Attorney Fani Willis “racist.” New York attorney Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who has closely followed the cases in Manhattan and Atlanta, also give his perspective on the historical context of the first indictment of a current or former president. Listen and subscribe to Breakdown for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. Listen and subscribe to Politically Georgia for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first indictment of a former president and what it means to the Fulton County investigation into alleged criminal meddling with the 2020 election. The group dissects the 34-count felony indictment and recounts the surreal scene surrounding Trump's surrender at the Manhattan courthouse. Also reviewed is Trump's address hours later to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In an inflammatory speech, Trump took aim at the Fulton County investigation and called District Attorney Fani Willis “racist.” New York attorney Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who has closely followed the cases in Manhattan and Atlanta, also give his perspective on the historical context of the first indictment of a current or former president. Listen and subscribe to Breakdown for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. Listen and subscribe to Politically Georgia for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat” on Monday, April 3, and reports on Donald Trump's indictment on the eve of his arraignment in New York. Plus, Melber is joined by Michael Cohen. Nick Akerman and Melissa Murray also join.

Fernando Valle, Senior Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, and Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence, join for an energy roundtable to discuss the surprise OPEC+ cuts and what it means for prices and domestic production going forward. Bloomberg's Kriti Gupta joins us from downtown Manhattan to discuss the latest on the ground from the Trump indictment. Nick Akerman of the Law Office of Nick Akerman and former assistant special Watergate prosecutor, discusses the latest on the litigation angle of the Trump indictment. Alison Williams, Senior Global Banks and Asset Managers Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the UBS jobs cuts and the Swiss investigation into UBS' acquisition. Robert Teeter, Head of Investment Policy & Strategy Group at Silvercrest Asset Management, joins in studio to discuss sectors and stocks on the move and what could outperform the market amid various economic headwinds. Gerry Smith, media reporter with Bloomberg News, joins the program to talk about Endeavor striking a deal to buy WWE. Jeff Langbaum, Senior REIT/CRE Equity Analyst, joins to discuss his note on the office sector and mortgage maturity issues that may be mounting. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 22, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money probe in New York, as Trump braces for a possible indictment. Plus, Melber reports on the Fox-Dominion case. Neal Katyal, Asha Rangappa, Dan Horwitz, Barbara Res, and Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 20, and reports on the escalating Trump probe in New York. Plus, Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen joins Melber. Nick Akerman and John Kasich also join.

Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina joins MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber on “The Beat” as criminal charges against Trump are “likely” according to The New York Times. Plus, hear Fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Washington Post political reporter Libby Casey join Melber on "The Beat" the following evening to discuss Tacopina's interview and the Trump probe.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, March 15, and reports on Trump's hush money probe, anti-transgender legislation, and a historic law in the Senate. Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, Former Senator Byron Dorgan, Nick Akerman, and Libby Casey join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 22, and reports on the Georgia Trump probe and political considerations for age in campaigns. Plus, Melber follows up on his interview with legendary hip-hop artist 50 Cent. Michelle Goldberg, David Rothkopf, and Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 21, and reports on the latest escalation in Trump's Georgia probe and Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber reports on President Biden's potential 2024 bid. Nick Akerman, John Flannery, and Jen Psaki join.

Joe spoke with two experts, Rebecca Roiphe, Professor of Law at New York Law School and Nick Akerman, former Watergate prosecutor about the DOJ's appointment of an independent special counsel to oversee criminal investigations related to Donald Trump and decide whether to bring any charges now that he's making a third run for the White House in 2024. Joe Weisenthal Co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast on the Fed and inflation, Plus FTX, SBF and the ABC's of the crypto crisis, and June Grasso on Elizabeth Holmes 11 year sentence for fraud at Theranos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump for testimony under oath and records. We speak with Nick Akerman, a former federal prosecutor who was involved in the Watergate case, about what's at stake for both Congress and the former president.Plus, NPR's Carrie Johnson reports that Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon has now been sentenced to four months in prison for defying his own subpoena from the January 6 committee.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 21 and reports on Donald Trump being sued by the New York state Attorney General Letitia James in a sweeping fraud lawsuit. The suit alleges more than 200 instances of false and misleading asset valuations. Melissa Murray, Nick Akerman and David Enrich join.

The special master in the Mar-a-Lago investigation questions Trump's claims about the documents he took to his home being declassified by the then president, saying his defense must provide proof or he will rule they are classified. That, as the DOJ hints it may take the case to the Supreme Court. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates and former assistant special Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join to discuss.Sen. Lindsey Graham undercuts the Republican party line on abortion, proposing a national 15-week abortion ban. Plus, an advocacy group representing the Venezuelan migrants Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard from Texas files a class action lawsuit against the Governor and other Florida State officials, and a new best selling book digs into Trump's White House years for lessons about America's political future.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 13 and reports on the GOP escalating its push to roll back women's rights -- just 8 weeks before the midterms, with Senator Lindsey Graham introducing a bill that would ban abortion nationwide. Plus, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joins Ari for a special interview. Political strategist Chai Komanduri and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

President Biden rebuking MAGA lawmakers in a speech just days after accusing them of “semi-fascism.” Biden calling out members of the GOP for claiming to support law enforcement but seemingly only when it's Black Americans being policed. Plus, a special report on the “war on drugs” in America featuring Jay-Z's new music which addresses discriminatory drug law enforcement. Chai Komanduri, Nick Akerman and singer Carole King join.

Aides of Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say she intends to make the case that she is at “the beginning of the battle” against former President Trump when she speaks to her supporters tonight. The aides also say she's planning to call on both parties to join her fight to protect democracy and the rule of law in America. Cheney is facing Trump-backed attorney Harriet Hageman and three other candidates in the GOP primary for Wyoming's lone House seat. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King gives AC360 the latest on Cheney's uphill battle to keep her seat. Plus, the FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into the documents found at the former President's Mar-a-Lago resort. Nick Akerman is a former assistant special Watergate prosecutor and a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks executive privilege would apply during the interviews with Cipollone and Philbin.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Trump takes the Fifth, declining to give answers during four-hours of questioning in the New York Attorney General's civil investigation into the Trump Organization. Former Watergate special prosecutor Nick Akerman and CNN Contributor John Dean join to discuss that, and the increasing pressure from the many legal probes the former president is facing, including the DOJ's probe on Trump's handling of classified documents, the Georgia investigation into election interference, and the Manhattan District Attorney's criminal investigation.Plus, Attorney General Garland faces increasing pressure to say something publicly about why the FBI conducted its search of Mar-a-lago, as Trump baselessly claims the Agency "Planted" incriminating material before searching his residence. And, multiple US officials are allocated personal security after receiving death threats following the DOJ charging an Iranian in the plot to kill former Trump adviser John Bolton. CNN Counterterrorism Analyst Phil Mudd joins to discuss the details.Hosted by Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Trump takes the Fifth, declining to give answers during four-hours of questioning in the New York Attorney General's civil investigation into the Trump Organization. Former Watergate special prosecutor Nick Akerman and CNN Contributor John Dean join to discuss that, and the increasing pressure from the many legal probes the former president is facing, including the DOJ's probe on Trump's handling of classified documents, the Georgia investigation into election interference, and the Manhattan District Attorney's criminal investigation.Plus, Attorney General Garland faces increasing pressure to say something publicly about why the FBI conducted its search of Mar-a-lago, as Trump baselessly claims the Agency "Planted" incriminating material before searching his residence. And, multiple US officials are allocated personal security after receiving death threats following the DOJ charging an Iranian in the plot to kill former Trump adviser John Bolton. CNN Counterterrorism Analyst Phil Mudd joins to discuss the details.Hosted by Sara Sidner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 3 and reports on Kansas voters rejecting a state Constitutional amendment, protecting some abortion rights. Plus, the DOJ subpoenas Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, and a legal bombshell as Alex Jones is confronted by his own texts on the stand in his defamation trial. KS Rep. Sharice Davids and Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 21, and reports on the final Jan. 6 hearing, Steve Bannon's criminal trial, and Donald Trump's potential criminal culpability. Nick Akerman and Mara Gay join.

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina on the show to break down Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony from the latest January 6th House Select Committee hearing.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 28, and reports on the bombshell evidence revealed during the latest January 6 hearing and the footage subpoenaed in the Georgia probe into Trump's effort to overturn election results in the state. Michael Steele and Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 23, and reports on the latest Jan. 6 public hearing, Donald Trump's bid to put a loyalist in charge of the DOJ, and the trove of footage one filmmaker captured of the Trump family and aides in the months leading up to the insurrection. Neal Katyal and Nick Akerman join. 

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, June 21, and reports on the fourth Jan. 6 public hearing, the new revelations about the plot to deliver fraudulent electors to Mike Pence, and the evidence that Donald Trump coordinated with the RNC to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election. Nick Akerman, Michael Hirschorn, Michelle Goldberg, and Libby Casey join. 

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina on the show to recap the fourth January 6th Select Committee hearing!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 15, and reports on the new evidence in the Jan. 6 probe and the “big lie” candidates winning key races across the country. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and The Washington Post's Libby Casey join.

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina to preview the upcoming January 6th hearings!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 13, and reports on the latest in the Jan. 6 probe, the conflict in Ukraine, the recent shooting on a Brooklyn subway train, and the upcoming midterms. Maya Wiley, Nick Akerman, and Joyce Vance join.

Listen as Nick Akerman and Danny Cevallos join Zerlina and Jess for "Hey, Merrick Garland!" an in-depth conversation about holding Trump accountable, the Jan. 6 investigation, the Department of Justice and more!Nick Akerman is a former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY.  Danny Cevallos is a legal analyst for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN. He is a columnist and criminal defense attorney.

MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin fills in for Ari Melber to host “The Beat” on Tuesday, February 1, and reports on Trump's move to turn on Mike Pence, Trump's involvement in the scheme to seize voting machines, the GOP push to restrict teachings on race in America, and the latest in the Ahmaud Arbery case. Rep. Greg Meeks and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 19, and reports on Biden's longest press conference yet, the challenges Biden faces heading into the remainder of the year, and SCOTUS' decision to reject Trump's effort to stop the National Archives from giving the Jan. 6 Committee documents from his time in the White House. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Democratic strategist James Carville join.Nick 

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, July 28, and reports on the probe into the January 6th insurrection, the Senate vote on Biden's infrastructure bill and the lawsuit against Trump ally Mo Brooks. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 14, and reports on the criminal probe into the Trump Organization, Britney Spears' conservatorship battle, the voting rights fight in Congress, Biden's agenda, and the coronavirus. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Sen. Cory Booker join.

Tonight: The urgent need to hold all the former president's men accountable after Trump's DOJ was caught spying on political opponents. Then, as Merrick Garland vows to defend voting rights, is his Justice Department future-proofing the presidency? And what we know about the conspiracy charges for right-wingers seen with Roger Stone one day before the insurrection.Guests: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Bina Venkataraman, Nick Akerman, Paul Butler, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Ryan Reilly

MSNBC's Jason Johnson fills in for MSNBC's Ari Melber to host "The Beat" on Friday, June 4, and reports on Mike Pence's recent statement on the insurrection, the latest in the criminal probe into the Trump Organization, the new government report about UFOs, and the GOP push to end jobless benefits. The Nation's Elie Mystal and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, April 15, and reports on the Chauvin trial, the police killing of Daunte Wright, the DOJ’s probe into Rep. Gaetz, the GOP’s hypocrisy regarding corporations, and Biden’s Russia sanctions. Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Chai Komanduri join. 

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, March 26, and reports on the new Georgia law restricting voting rights, the Dominion defamation suit against Fox News, and the latest on the Capitol Hill riot. Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross join.

Nick Akerman, attorney and Watergate prosecutor, joins Dan to discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial. Abrams and Akerman debate whether Congress would have the power to ignore the courts and bring President Trump in on contempt if he tries to fight a subpoena. Abrams also dives into the reply brief filed by President Trump's legal team in response to the House managers' arguments.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 10, and reports on Trump's efforts to pressure GOP lawmakers to push to overturn the election, whether or not there can legally be sanctions for Trump and legal team's efforts to overturn the election, and how Covid-19 is affecting small businesses across the country. "Top Chef's" Tom Colicchio and Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman both join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on December 1, and reports on the possibility Trump will pardon himself and Giuliani and the breaking news that the DOJ is investigating a "bribery-for-pardon" scheme out of the White House. Chairman Adam Schiff and Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.

So what did we learn from all those impeachment hearings? And does a Congressional subpoena really mean anything? Michael and Nick Akerman break it all down. Nick Akerman served as a federal prosecutor as well as a member of the Watergate prosecution team. He was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York and he appears regularly on MSNBC.

Dan moderates The Great Impeachment Debate between Nick Akerman, Former Watergate Prosecutor and Former Assistant US Attorney at the SDNY, and Joel Pollak, Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large. Akerman will be arguing for articles of impeachment and Pollak against. Akerman proposes Bribery and Obstruction of Congress as the two articles to impeach President Trump.

Nick Akerman, former Watergate & Southern District of New York prosecutor, joins the show to talk about President Trump's call with Ukraine President. Dan and Nick discuss what it would take to impeach the president, and how the inquiry would proceed.

Nick Akerman, a former Watergate & SDNY prosecutor, joins Dan to discuss the Trump Organization suing congressional democrats to block the release of financial records.

Author and scholar Sarah Kendzior graces us with her presence again this week along with Watergate prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst Nick Akerman. Enjoy and leave a review! Become a Patreon subscriber to gain access to exclusive bonus content, such as my interview with author Peter Biskind: www.patreon.com/strangedays Buy Peter Biskind’s The Sky Is Falling: How Vampires, Zombies, Androids, and Superheroes Made America Great for Extremism: https://amzn.to/2NVEsDp

You asked, Chris answered! In our inaugural mailbag episode, we talk about the organizing power of county fairs, why members of Congress contradict each other on Yemen, whether there’s any hope for the Internet, and more. Can you guess which WITHpod revelation Chris thinks is the most shocking yet? Also, the first ever appearance of WITHpod producer Tiffany Champion.EPISODES WE TALKED ABOUTWho Broke the Internet? with Tim Wu (released May 29)America's Role in the World's Worst Crisis with Shireen Al-Adeimi (released September 4)Investigating the President with Nick Akerman (released September 18)Social Infrastructure Week with Eric Klinenberg (released September 25)RELATED READINGThe Curse of Bigness by Tim WuPalaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg

Listen to Ari Melber discuss how the Mueller probe progressed in 2018 and what will be the key issues in 2019 with friends of "The Beat", attorney Maya Wiley and Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman. Wiley and Akerman also talk about a whirlwind year of being regular guests on cable news as legal analysts. Wiley dishes on how getting recognized on the street in New York, being followed on Twitter by musician Vince Staples and having Cher call her a "queen" has made her kids respect her more!

It’s time we talked about Watergate. The crime, the greed, the paranoia and the investigation; how does one of the most significant criminal conspiracies in the history of the American republic help to inform us about what’s unfolding with Robert Mueller’s investigation? Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman tells the story of what it was like on the inside of the investigation. Hear him explain the exact moment he knew President Nixon was guilty, the vast gap between what we know and what Robert Mueller knows, and how he thinks we ended up back here nearly 50 years later.Email us at WITHpod@gmail.comTweet using #WITHpodRead more at nbcnews.com/whyisthishappening

Are you out there? Still holding on? I know you hear me say it often, but I do not exaggerate when I say each week gets stranger and stranger. This week was no different. This week we talk cybersecurity and Russian interference with former FBI agent Clint Watts, author of Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News. Next, we talk Mueller investigation with former federal prosecutor in the Watergate scandal, Nick Akerman, who offers some juicy predictions of who is next to be indicted. Finally, we wrap with author Dan Kaufman, to talk about his new book, The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics. Hope you enjoy! Reminder to all you loyal listeners out there: if you like the show and want to help us create the best political podcast out there, you can! Join our Patreon community. Every cent you give goes into the production of this show, no if ands or buts. Visit www.patreon.com/strangedays to learn more. A second suggestion: I highly recommend you go out and read these two books from our guests this week. Follow the links below. Clint Watt’s Messing with the Enemy https://amzn.to/2AbFcAX Dan Kaufman’s The Fall of Wisconsin https://amzn.to/2JTEpV3

On October 19, 1973, Nick Akerman and his fellow Watergate investigators began hoarding whatever documents they could from the office of the special prosecutor, Archibald Cox. They knew that the next day, Cox planned to disobey President Richard Nixon and announce before a clutch of reporters at the National Press Club that he would pursue taped recordings from inside the Oval Office; they also knew that in doing so, Cox was risking his job and the fate of the investigation.

-- On the Show:-- The House Ways and Means Committee votes to release six years of Donald Trump's tax returns-- Despite his endless claims that his tax returns were under audit, the House Ways and Means Committee reveals that Donald Trump was lying about being under audit-- George Santos, the gay Republican Jewish Congressman who lied about his work and educational history appears to also be lying about being Jewish-- Fox Host Jesse Watters tries to confront Satanic Temple leader Lucien Greaves but it goes very poorly for him-- Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman says on CNN that he expects both federal and state criminal charges to be filed against Donald Trump-- It is revealed that Donald Trump's ethics lawyer directed January 6 Committee witness Cassidy Hutchinson to lie under oath-- Failed Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is now calling for a new election in Arizona-- Arizona Republican State Senator Wendy Rogers wrongly claims that Kari Lake, who lost, is now the Governor-Elect of Arizona-- Voicemail caller asks how to deal with whataboutism in political discussions-- On the Bonus Show: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky comes to US and will address Congress, Elon Musk will resign as head of Twitter, confusion and falsehoods spread as China reverses zero-COVID policy, much more...