Podcast appearances and mentions of Stormy Daniels

The pre-season challenge is done and dusted and so too is the long, arduous pre-season training, where this new Storm group have been building a base, hardening themselves for the 2026 Season and their Premiership campaign. Stormy Daniel touches on the second pre-season hit out against the Titans and despite the lopsided scoreline, Stormy Daniel reads very little into Melbourne's showing in the pre-season challenge, as history shows that all effort, emphasis and focus is on preparing for a hard and fast start in Round 1, where Bellyache will be looking to extend his unbeaten streak to 24 wins. Plus, your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stormy Daniel speaks to the Storm's first pre-season challenge fixture which saw a cast of thousands take the field, many of Melbourne's pathway players from last year's Premiership winning Jersey Flegg team and a handful of second tier recruits who will make up the bulk of the Storm's inaugral Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team. Stormy Daniel addresses the latest revelations surrounding the ongoing Zac Lomax that has implicated friend of the podcast, Storm CEO Justin Rodski, reviews Round 2 of junior pathway results, your listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday for Storm's second pre-season challenge fixture against the Titans on the Sunshine Coast this Saturday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds for America's future, but here we are in the thick of it. Just a few days ago, on February 4, 2026, in a federal courtroom in Manhattan, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein stared down lawyers for President Donald Trump with a look that screamed disbelief. According to Associated Press reporter Michael Sisak, who was right there covering the oral arguments, the judge seemed downright incredulous at the defense's push to yank Trump's infamous hush money conviction out of New York state court and into federal territory, where they hope to torch it on presidential immunity grounds.Picture this: Trump's team, fresh off a nudge from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals back in November, arguing that even though the 2016 hush money payments to Stormy Daniels were mostly about his personal life during the campaign, some trial evidence touched Oval Office chats with future administration folks like Michael Cohen. They say that makes the whole conviction—where Trump got an unconditional discharge just 11 days before his January 2025 inauguration—immune and erasable. Hellerstein wasn't buying it. Sisak reports the judge hammered them for waiting too long to pivot to federal court, calling it like taking two bites at the apple. He's rejected this move twice before, insisting the case is private scandal, not presidential acts. Trump skipped the hearing himself, but his lawyers left with the judge promising a quick ruling after thanking both sides, including the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, for their fierce arguments.And that's not all unfolding in these frantic days. Over at SCOTUSblog, they're tracking how the Supreme Court keeps slapping temporary brakes on Trump's bold plays. On December 23, 2025, the justices, over dissents from Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch, refused to pause a Chicago federal judge's order blocking National Guard deployments in Illinois by Judge April Perry. Trump pulled troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland right after. Then there's the mess with Venezuelan TPS holders—Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco ruled against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's termination of their protected status, but the High Court paused it twice, letting deportations roll as appeals drag on in the 9th Circuit.Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker paints an even wilder picture: 298 active cases challenging executive actions on national security, plus suits over the Alien Enemies Act deportations. The Supreme Court's handed down 14 stays favoring the feds, but judges have ruled against them 22 times. Meanwhile, whispers of a massive birthright citizenship fight loom, with U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante blocking Trump's executive order for babies born after February 20, 2025, and the Supreme Court set to hear arguments on April 1.It's a judicial whirlwind, listeners—courts in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and D.C. pushing back as Trump tests every limit. Will Hellerstein kill the hush money bid again? Can the Supreme Court reshape immigration overnight? These past few days feel like the front lines of power itself.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Rush Limbaugh has breaking news about who gave the money to Stormy Daniels, Bobbo tries to convince DJ Pre K to become his roommate, the office janitor Narvel Etaberry stops by to talk about the big NRA gun show, and plenty of other comiedic fun on this weeks episode.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching court battles unfold like a high-stakes thriller, but here we are in the thick of President Donald Trump's second term, with legal fights erupting everywhere from federal appeals courts to the steps of the Supreme Court. Just last Friday, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the Trump administration's immigration detention policy, mandating that people arrested in the crackdown stay detained without bond, as reported by Reuters journalist Nate Raymond. It's a win for the White House's tough stance on borders, keeping the momentum from earlier victories.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is buzzing with Trump-related pleas. On February 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, vacated a nationwide injunction blocking two of Trump's executive orders targeting what he calls illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in federal grantees and contractors. Chief Judge Albert Diaz wrote the opinion, remanding it to the District of Maryland and signaling these orders might survive scrutiny, according to Law and the Workplace analysis. Employers, especially government contractors, are on notice—DEI initiatives could face real enforcement heat now.Over in immigration again, the Trump team filed an official appeal notice in a Haitian Temporary Protected Status suit, challenging U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes' February 2 ruling that halted the cancellation of TPS for Haitian immigrants, per The Columbus Dispatch's Bethany Bruner. Government lawyers even asked Reyes to pause her order by noon that day, pushing the case toward the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and potentially the Supreme Court itself.Redistricting wars rage on too. The Supreme Court recently cleared new maps for Texas and California—Texas gaining five Republican-friendly House seats, California countering with five for Democrats—yet battles like Louisiana v. Callais over race and the Voting Rights Act continue, as detailed by Washington Examiner's Jack Birle. And get this: Trump's lawyers are petitioning the Supreme Court to toss the 2023 E. Jean Carroll civil verdict against him, arguing in their final brief that the president is too busy running the country to fight old allegations, according to USA Today's Maureen Groppe. The justices will conference on it February 20.Don't forget the bigger picture from the Brennan Center: while Trump was convicted in New York City state court in May 2024 for falsifying business records over hush money to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, three criminal cases linger—federal ones in Washington, D.C., for election interference, Fulton County, Georgia, for the same, and Florida over classified documents. Lawfare's litigation tracker counts 298 active challenges to Trump administration actions on national security, plus 14 Supreme Court stays favoring the feds.Even whispers of impeachment surfaced, with ET Now's February 6 livestream claiming the House of Representatives is deciding Trump's fate—though details remain murky amid the chaos. From Venezuelan TPS revocations paused by the Supreme Court despite U.S. District Judge Edward Chen's rulings in San Francisco, to National Guard deployment blocks in Illinois that Trump ultimately pulled back from Chicago and Portland, these shadow docket moves have real-world bite, as SCOTUSblog explains.It's a legal whirlwind, listeners, with Trump fighting on multiple fronts, courts picking sides, and the Supreme Court wielding quiet power that reshapes policies overnight. Stay tuned as these cases collide toward 2026 elections.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

On this week's episode, Stormy Daniel covers off on the unexpected, yet amazing news of Head Coach Craig Bellamy recommitting to the club, not for just another season, but until at least the end of 2028. A sure sign Bellyache is hungrier and more determined than ever to achieve success with the new emerging group of Melbourne Storm players, putting to bed media innuendo that 2026 would be Bellsa's last year before hanging up the clipboard. Not the case. Stormy Daniel will dissect the first Team list Tuesday of 2026, with plenty of young stars set to be named, given an opportunity to show their wares, impress the coaching staff and give Storm fans a glimpse of the talent coming through the pathways, junior pathways update - and of course, your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching court battles unfold like a high-stakes drama, but here we are in early February 2026, deep into President Donald Trump's second term, and the federal courts are firing back harder than ever. Just this past week, on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York heard arguments in Trump's latest push to yank his hush money conviction out of state court and into federal territory. You remember the case: a jury in New York City found Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records for repaying his former fixer Michael Cohen that $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels back before the 2016 election. Trump denies any affair, of course, but now he's armed with the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling, claiming jurors saw protected official acts evidence and that prosecutors' election law theory got preempted federally. Hellerstein had denied the move twice before, but the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals told him to reconsider last November, so this hearing could be Trump's fresh ammo to toss the whole verdict, according to reports from The Hill.Meanwhile, the judiciary's been slapping down Trump administration moves left and right. The New York Times Trump administration litigation tracker, updated as of February 6, logs over 600 civil lawsuits, with courts halting more than 150 policies through injunctions—think temporary restraining orders blocking everything from birthright citizenship changes to DOGE-related overhauls. In 128 final decisions, plaintiffs crushed the administration 49 times, while Trump won just five. Lower federal courts uniformly enjoined that birthright citizenship executive order, and it's now teed up for the Supreme Court. SCOTUSblog notes the justices denied California Republicans' plea to block the state's new election map, no dissents recorded.Immigration courts are a battlefield too. In West Valley City, Utah, on February 2, Immigration Judge David C. Anderson powered through master calendar hearings in a room decked with Lincoln Memorial and Statue of Liberty photos. With over 12,000 cases on his docket, he juggled no-shows, asylum pleas, and quirks like "phantom calendars" from former judges. Attorneys like Jonathan Bachison from Ogden say in-person hearings sped things up under Trump, but due process feels stifled—immigrants bounced between a dozen detention centers, bond policies flipped in July to mandatory jailing even for long-term residents without criminal records. Then boom, Friday's bombshell: the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 ruling penned by Circuit Judge Edith H. Jones, greenlit the Department of Homeland Security's no-bond detention for "unadmitted aliens" nationwide, bucking a California district court and decades of precedent. Dissenting Judge Dana M. Douglas called it executive overreach detaining millions, including U.S. citizens' family members. Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed it on X as a win against "activist judges," vowing to push Trump's law-and-order agenda.Even outside the big Trump trials—those lingering ones in Washington federal court, Fulton County Georgia, and Florida classified docs—the courts are checking power. Grand juries ditch indictments, juries nullify, and SCOTUS looms over it all, denying execution stays amid 2025's surge to 47 deaths, the most since 2009.It's a judiciary versus executive showdown, listeners, with Trump 2.0 testing every limit. Thank you for tuning in—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey listeners, imagine this: it's early February 2026, and the courts are buzzing with echoes of Donald Trump's legal battles, even as he's back in the White House. Just this week, on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York heard fresh arguments from Trump's team, led by lawyers like Todd Blanche, pushing to yank the hush money conviction out of state court and into federal territory. You remember that case—back in 2024, a jury in the New York Supreme Court, under Judge Juan Merchan and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, nailed Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. It stemmed from that $130,000 payment his fixer Michael Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to hush up claims of a 2016 affair, which Trump has always denied. Sentencing came on January 10, 2025, with an unconditional discharge—no jail time, just a clean slate on paper. But Trump's lawyers, including Emil Bove and Susan Necheles, argue the verdict's tainted. They say jurors saw evidence of "official acts" shielded by the Supreme Court's July 2024 immunity ruling, and that federal election law preempts the prosecutors' angle. Hellerstein's shot this down twice before, but the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals made him reconsider last November, zeroing in on those immunity issues. SCOTUSblog reports the judge's mulling it over now, with Trump's squad betting on a win to torch the conviction entirely.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court in Washington is gearing up for a blockbuster clash. On Monday, they slotted Trump v. Barbara for oral arguments on April 1—straight-up challenging Trump's push to end birthright citizenship, that 14th Amendment guarantee for almost anyone born on U.S. soil. It's part of their March session, running March 23-25 and 30-April 1. News4JAX's Politics & Power segment warns this is the real 2026 test for Chief Justice John Roberts and the justices, pitting Trump's executive power plays against limits on changing citizenship, trade rules, and even Federal Reserve tweaks without Congress. They spotlight cases like Trump's firing bid of Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud claims, where lower courts seemed skeptical, demanding full hearings first. And don't forget the Georgia racketeering saga—those eight charges in Fulton County Superior Court before Judge Scott McAfee. DA Fani Willis got bounced by the Georgia Court of Appeals in December 2024, and new prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dropped all counts without prejudice on November 26, 2025. The federal cases? Poof—gone after Trump's 2024 win, with Special Counsel Jack Smith resigning and Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissing the D.C. election interference indictment on November 25, 2024, citing Justice Department policy.Over in Florida, the classified documents mess in the Southern District Court fizzled out too, postponed indefinitely. And today, eyes are on Ryan Routh's sentencing—Holland & Knight's Steven Block, chatting with News Nation, breaks down how the judge will weigh federal guidelines, Routh's mental health, and his shot to speak before getting locked up for trying to assassinate Trump.These battles show the courts drawing lines on presidential power, listeners—immunity wins, dismissals, and looming fights over citizenship that could reshape America. Whew, what a whirlwind.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine this: it's a crisp February morning in New York City, and I'm standing outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan, the wind whipping through the streets as lawyers hustle inside for what could be a game-changer in President Donald Trump's legal saga. Today, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is hearing arguments in a case that's got everyone buzzing—Trump's latest push to wipe out his hush money conviction from state court and shift it to federal ground, where he can invoke presidential immunity. According to ABC News, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Hellerstein back to the drawing board last November, saying he overlooked key evidence from the trial that might tie into Trump's official White House acts. That conviction back in May 2024? Thirty-four felony counts of falsifying business records to cover a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, right before the 2016 election. Trump got an unconditional discharge—no jail time—but the stain remains, and he's fighting tooth and nail, denying any wrongdoing while appealing in state court too.I dash across town in my mind to the bigger picture, because this isn't isolated. The Brennan Center for Justice reports Trump still faces three active prosecutions: the federal election interference case in Washington, D.C., the state version in Fulton County, Georgia, and the classified documents mess in Florida. But the Supreme Court? That's where the real fireworks are brewing. SCOTUSblog announced oral arguments set for April 1 in Trump v. Barbara, challenging Trump's bold move to end birthright citizenship—the constitutional guarantee that almost anyone born on U.S. soil gets automatic citizenship. Picture the justices grilling lawyers on whether a president can rewrite that with executive fiat alone.And it's not just citizenship. News4JAX highlights how 2026 is shaping up as the Supreme Court's ultimate test on Trump's power grabs. Take Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook—Trump tried firing her over alleged mortgage fraud in two homes, one in Atlanta, but the court blocked it, saying she stays put until a full hearing. Then there's the tariff battles, where Trump wants sweeping unilateral duties without Congress, and cases like Kilmar Orega testing removal powers. Chief Justice John Roberts has been defending judicial independence quietly, but with midterms looming, the court might push back harder on these emergency appeals that bypass normal channels.As I weave through the crowds near the Supreme Court steps in my thoughts, it's clear: these trials aren't just legal footnotes; they're seismic clashes over presidential limits. From Hellerstein's courtroom today to April's birthright showdown, Trump's team is betting big on immunity and separation of powers. Will the courts bend, or draw the line?Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Send us a message!Join us as we continue to journey through Marion Gibson's Witchcraft A History in Thirteen Trials. Part three of Gibson's book takes us into witchcraft today. The stories discussed are taking place in modern times and that should terrify you.  Next time will be the Trial of Stormy Daniels! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Stormy Daniel is back behind the mic to give a 2026 Season 2026 Preview. Gains and Losses. Storm's burning questions, biggest challenges and your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast episode that was a long time in the making. Addressing the hurt had to be done. Stormy Daniel reviews Season 2025 and reflects on the heartache of losing what is now back-to-back Grand Finals. Whilst it was somewhat cathartic, the disappointment remains. But as Coach Craig Bellamy says "Grand Finals are hard to make. They're even harder to win" meaning that whilst the team fell short of collecting the ultimate prize, all in all, it was a successful season. Storm fans need to acknowledge that and be proud a Top 2 finish and making yet another Grand Final. You would rather be there, than not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, Stormy Daniel is back for 2026. Stormcast Podcast returns for its fourth season - and begins by covering off on all the big off-season headlines, news and stories; answering listener questions, specifically around player movement, none bigger than the sudden and untimely departures of Ryan Papenhuyzen and Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Storm's surprising pursuit of wayward Origin and Test star in Zac Lomax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners, let's dive straight into where the courts stand right now on Donald Trump and the trials that still define his post‑presidency.Over the past few days, the center of gravity has shifted from the drama of live testimony to the slow grind of appeals courts and the Supreme Court, where Donald Trump is still fighting the fallout from his earlier criminal and civil cases. News outlets like the New York Times and CNN report that his legal team has been zeroing in on one overarching goal: pushing back or weakening the criminal convictions and keeping any remaining trials away from the spotlight as the election year calendar fills up.According to reporting from the Associated Press, Trump's lawyers are continuing to press appeals in the New York hush‑money case, the one where a Manhattan jury previously convicted him on multiple felony counts related to falsifying business records tied to payments to Stormy Daniels. Those appeals hinge on claims that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stretched state law to criminalize conduct that, the defense insists, should have been treated as a federal election issue, not a state‑level fraud scheme. Legal analysts on NBC News say the appellate judges are now weighing not just the trial judge's rulings on evidence and jury instructions, but the larger question of whether New York law was used in a way it was never intended to be.At the same time, the federal election‑interference case in Washington, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, remains in a kind of limbo, dominated by higher‑court arguments over presidential immunity and the scope of official acts. The Washington Post reports that Trump's team is still arguing that a former president cannot be criminally prosecuted for actions taken while in office that are even arguably official. That issue has already gone through one round in the D.C. Circuit, and commentators on Lawfare note that the next moves will determine whether a full retrial timetable is even realistic this year, or whether the case stays frozen while the Supreme Court is asked to step in again.Down in Georgia, in the Fulton County election‑subversion case brought by District Attorney Fani Willis, recent coverage from the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution describes a proceeding that is technically alive but politically and logistically bogged down. Multiple co‑defendants have launched appeals attacking the use of Georgia's racketeering law and challenging Fani Willis herself after earlier questions about her conduct and conflicts. Courts are now wrestling with which defendants, including Donald Trump, can be tried together and whether a streamlined, smaller trial is the only way forward.Meanwhile, the fallout from the civil fraud case in New York, brought by Attorney General Letitia James over alleged inflation of asset values, has moved deeper into the appellate phase. Bloomberg reports that Trump's lawyers are asking New York's appellate courts to roll back the sweeping financial penalties and long bans on acting as an officer of a New York company, arguing that lenders were repaid in full and were not victims in any traditional sense. Business groups are watching closely, because the final word on that judgment will shape how aggressively state officials can police alleged corporate fraud by a former president or any other high‑profile executive.Threaded through all of this is a broader institutional question: how much of a former president's behavior, political or financial, belongs in criminal court, and how much should be left to voters or Congress? Legal scholars quoted in the Wall Street Journal say that whatever happens in these Trump cases will set precedents that long outlast him, defining how prosecutors, grand juries, and judges treat the next national‑level scandal.Listeners, thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

 The newly appointed judge overseeing Nicolas Maduro's trial is the 92-year-old U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, known for his authoritative approach and significant case history, including cases involving President Trump.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey listeners, picture this: it's been a whirlwind week in the courts for President Donald Trump, with the Supreme Court dropping bombshells that could reshape his administration's bold moves. Just three days ago, on December 23, 2025, the nation's highest court issued a key ruling in Trump v. Illinois, tackling whether President Trump could federalize the Illinois National Guard and even pull in Texas troops to safeguard federal property in Chicago amid escalating violence. According to the Supreme Court's opinion, Trump activated 300 Illinois Guard members on October 4, followed by Texas forces the next day, citing riots where protesters hurled tear gas canisters at officers, tried grabbing firearms, and blasted bullhorns to cause hearing damage. Justice Alito's dissent slammed the lower District Court in Rhode Island for dismissing the government's unrefuted evidence of chaos, arguing it justified the President's call under federal law. While a majority granted the stay with some reasoning, Kavanaugh concurred, but Alito and Thomas pushed back hard, calling out the eleventh-hour shifts in opponents' arguments. This shadow docket decision, tracked by the Brennan Center, marks one of 25 emergency rulings since Trump took office on January 20, 2025—20 leaning his way, often with minimal explanation.But that's not all from the past few days. Fast-forward to the New York hush money saga: a fresh decision in People v. Donald J. Trump from the Manhattan court, penned by Judge Juan Merchan, shut down Trump's post-election bid to dismiss his 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Remember, a jury convicted him unanimously back in May 2024 for scheming to hide payments to Stormy Daniels, aiming to boost his presidential run through unlawful means. Trump requested delays himself—pushing sentencing past the election to November 26, 2024, then begging for a stay and dismissal after winning. The court wasn't buying it, noting Trump consented to those adjournments without opposition from prosecutors. Merchan emphasized the premeditated deception that eroded public trust, rejecting claims the case evaporates with his presidency, citing the Supreme Court's Trump v. United States immunity ruling but insisting justice demands accountability.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's shadow docket has been a Trump turbo-boost all year. Brennan Center reports victories like Trump v. Boyle in July, greenlighting firings at the Consumer Product Safety Commission; McMahon v. New York upholding Education Department workforce cuts; and immigration wins such as Noem v. Doe, allowing mass parole revocations for half a million from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Even on LGBTQ+ fronts, November's ruling backed the State Department's passport gender policies. Not every call went his way—A.A.R.P. v. Trump lost on Venezuelan removals under the Alien Enemies Act—but the pattern's clear: 20 partial wins, with liberals like Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissenting repeatedly.Lawfare's litigation tracker highlights nonstop challenges, from SNAP benefit suspensions sparking suits by nonprofits and cities, to DOGE transparency fights where CREW got blocked from records. As of now, two more applications simmer. These battles in places like the First Circuit, DC Circuit, and beyond show Trump's team firing on all cylinders, testing presidential power's edges.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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For over a decade at BBC Newsnight, Sam McAlister secured the interviews others couldn't – Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Stormy Daniels. But it was six months of negotiation that led to the conversation that changed everything: Prince Andrew discussing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. Today, Sam teaches negotiation at LSE and is one of Britain's most compelling voices on persuasion, power, and resilience.This is Sam McAlister's Crisis Compass

Listeners, in courtrooms across America, Donald Trump's legal saga is still unfolding, and the past few days have shown how tightly his political future is tied to these trials.In New York, the hush money criminal case that led to Donald Trump's felony convictions earlier this year continues to shape what happens next. After a jury in Manhattan found him guilty of falsifying business records connected to payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, the focus has shifted from the drama of trial testimony to the grind of appeals and sentencing strategy. Major outlets like the New York Times and CNN have reported that Trump's lawyers are pressing arguments that the case was politically motivated and that key testimony from Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, should never have been trusted. At the same time, New York prosecutors under District Attorney Alvin Bragg are emphasizing to the courts that a jury heard the evidence and spoke clearly.In Georgia, the election interference case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis remains a slow burn rather than a daily spectacle. According to reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Associated Press, recent hearings have focused less on the explosive racketeering charges and more on pretrial motions: what evidence can come in, which co-defendants will be tried alongside Trump, and how quickly a trial could realistically happen in the thick of a presidential election cycle. Judges in Georgia have been acutely aware, as those outlets note, that every scheduling decision may be read as a political act, even though it is rooted in criminal procedure and logistics.On the federal side, two major criminal cases still hang over Donald Trump: the classified documents case in Florida and the 2020 election interference case in Washington, D.C. The Washington Post and NBC News report that the election interference case, brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, has been slowed by endless pretrial fights over presidential immunity, privileged communications, and the scope of what jurors would be allowed to hear about January 6. In Florida, in the classified documents case before Judge Aileen Cannon, recent hearings reported by Politico and CBS News have focused on how to handle highly sensitive national security material at trial, with Trump's team arguing for broad access and delays, while prosecutors push to keep the schedule moving.Even the Supreme Court has been pulled into the Trump legal orbit again. CBS News and SCOTUSblog have been covering arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a case testing whether President Trump can fire Federal Trade Commission commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without the usual “for cause” protections that shield many independent agency officials. In oral arguments, several conservative justices suggested that limiting a president's power to remove such officials may violate the Constitution's separation of powers, while the liberal justices warned that giving Trump nearly unchecked removal power could destabilize agencies far beyond the FTC. A ruling expected in the coming months could reshape how future presidents, not just Trump, control independent regulators.Taken together, these court battles show a former president and current political force fighting on every legal front: criminal, civil, state, federal, and even constitutional at the Supreme Court. Every hearing date, every ruling on evidence, every appellate brief now doubles as both a legal move and a political message, with Trump portraying himself as a target of what he calls a weaponized justice system, and prosecutors and judges insisting they are simply applying long-standing law to an unusually powerful defendant.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

For over a decade at BBC Newsnight, Sam McAlister secured the interviews others couldn't – Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Stormy Daniels. But it was 13 months of negotiation that led to the conversation that changed everything: Prince Andrew discussing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. The interview became a global news event, resulted in Andrew stepping back from royal duties, and is still making headlines six years later.In July 2021, Sam threw the dice, she gave up her BBC pension and security as a single mother in the middle of a pandemic to write a book. That gamble paid off. Her memoir Scoops became a bestseller and a Netflix film starring Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper. Today, Sam teaches negotiation at LSE and is one of Britain's most compelling voices on persuasion, power, and resilience.LESSONS YOU'LL LEARN:Don't get bitter, take control - When Sam wasn't getting credit for the Prince Andrew interview, she didn't whine or play victim. She took voluntary redundancy, wrote a book, and ended up with a Netflix deal and 30 million viewers watching Billie Piper play her.Imposter syndrome is mostly a crock - When you've worked hard and earned your place, confidence isn't arrogance – it's honesty.Build trust through respect, not manipulation - Sam's superpower wasn't sucking up to powerful people. It was treating them with respect while demanding it of herself. Know your financial bottom line before taking risks - Sam had three outcomes mapped before leaving the BBC. That clarity gave her the courage to leap.No one is dead – If you can't control it, suck it up. If you can, do something about it.

Is America ready for a woman president? Andrea and independent journalist Terrell Starr debate, and we want to hear where you stand. Let us know in the comments. Consider this: the two times Trump was elected president, he ran against a woman–but both of those women faced highly unusual, unprecedented elections for any candidate. In 2016, Hillary Clinton ran against a hostile foreign intelligence operation and an FBI director, James Comey, with a misogynistic track record. The FBI was successfully sued by 34 women who faced sexual descrimination as recruits, their complaints dismissed by Comey. The 2016 election wasn't politics as usual: it was an act of war–by the Kremlin and criminal negligence by Comey's abuse of power.  In 2024, Kamala Harris had a few short months to save global democracy. Again, a woman was handed a political grenade.  Will America's first woman president be Ivanka Trump?  Republicans elevate three types of women: Concentration camp Barbies like Kristi Noem, pedofile-defending child-looking brides like Karoline Leavitt, and Trump's personal favorite: the blond bombshell–like his daughter Ivanka. Trump once said he would date Ivanka if she wasn't his daughter. He told the porn star Stormy Daniels, who he had an affair with when Melania had just given birth to Barron, that Stormy reminded him of Ivanka. With Jared Kushner back in the White House, grifting and running Trump's shadow foreign policy, does that mean Ivanka is the likely candidate to break the glass ceiling by being a patriarchal blow-up doll? And how do we stop that?  Studies have shown countries led by women are more prosperous, resilient and environmentally friendly. A 2022 U.S. News Survey found that 70% of respondents believe women are better at leading countries than men. So why can't America have nice things? What will it take for us to finally elect a progressive woman president?  Want to hear Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chats, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Show Notes: FBI to pay $22 million to women who alleged sexual discrimination at training academy https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-to-pay-22-million-to-women-who-alleged-sexual-discrimination-at-training-academy Women Are Better at Leading Countries Than Men, Survey Respondents Say https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2022-10-05/women-are-better-at-leading-countries-than-men-survey-respondents-say How Women in Power Foster National Happiness https://esthinktank.com/2025/02/10/how-womens-leadership-shapes-happier-nations/ Women and girls around the world are leading the fight against climate change https://unsdg.un.org/latest/stories/women-and-girls-leading-fight-against-climate-change Countries with more female politicians pass more ambitious climate policies, study suggests https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/09/countries-with-more-female-politicians-pass-more-ambitious-climate-policies-study-suggests/ Terrell Starr Substack: https://terrellstarr.substack.com/

An art museum in Germany has a “grumpy guide” that treats visitors like crap, airlines in the U.S. canceled more than 2,500 flights over the weekend, it is now mandatory that Target employees smile and make small talk, Stormy Daniels is back, and one man learns why you shouldn't make your own dentures...

Rand Paul's Heroism, Candace Owens' Meltdown, NBA Scandals, and Hilarious Halloween Hijinks!In this raucous Halloween episode of Libservative, Dan and Corey navigate a mix of absurdities and controversies. They dive into Candace Owens' bizarre rants about demons and conspiracies following the death of her friend, Charlie Kirk, and unravel the latest NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups and other players. Corey voices his frustration with the East Wing renovation amid a government shutdown, and the duo tackles issues like the SNAP benefits cutoff, Rand Paul's tariff policies, and Lindsey Graham's war-mongering. Packed with hilarious commentary, this episode blends sharp political insights with a dose of toilet humor.00:00 Welcome to Libservative: Halloween Special01:04 Corey's Rant: Political Endorsements and Rand Paul01:54 SNAP Benefits and State Responses02:17 NBA Gambling Scandal and Celebrity Gossip04:34 Stormy Daniels' Transformation11:06 Katie Miller's Controversial Interview21:38 Venezuela and International Politics31:48 Illegal Countermeasures and War Crimes32:16 Drug Trafficking and International Relations32:56 Military Actions and Their Consequences34:44 Debunking Fentanyl Myths35:28 Potential Military Action in Venezuela37:35 Neoconservatism and Political Endorsements44:08 Economic Policies and Tariffs01:05:29 Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits01:06:41 Federal vs. State Government Roles01:14:23 NBA Gambling Scandal01:14:32 NBA Scandals and FBI Investigations01:17:46 Sports Betting and Its Implications01:27:36 Candace Owens' Controversial Statements01:42:15 Political Commentary and Humor01:47:31 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Dave Landau joins us to talk about another Whitney Cummings meltdown, another Axl Rose meltdown, a hungry Stormy Daniels, No Kings shenanigans, Price is Right AI videos, and break down ‘Prince' Andrew's BBC whoppers. Comedian Dave Landau is here in-studio! Check him out Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle this weekend. Axl Rose got really mad on stage… again. Riyadh Backlash: Bill Burr isn't discussing Saudi Arabia anymore. Whitney Cummings keeps digging herself in a hole over the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Stormy Daniels popped up on WGN and she's gained a little bit of weight. There is a Ron Jeremy documentary on the BBC. ‘Prince' Andrew has lost his titles. We recall the famous interview from 2019. Virginia Giuffre's book is exposing the former Royal. Donald Trump posts AI to combat the No Kings Rallies. A school teacher in Chicago was doxxed after she made a ‘Charlie Kirk gesture'. A woman in a penis costume was detained. United Flight 1093 hit SOMETHING way up in the air. No big deal, you can fly without a roof. Jimmy Kimmel had drag queen Trixie Mattel read Eric Trump's book to children. Bari Weiss is leaving her mark on CBS. The staff doesn't seem too pleased. AI is getting out of hand. The Price is Right is the next big thing to parody online. Dave vs the IRS. Marc is off to the Monday Night Lions game. Lucky! Sabrina Carpenter dropped some F-bombs on SNL. Britney Spears declares herself “brain damaged” in her latest unhinged Instagram post. Kristen Bell was never murdered by Dax Shepard. She's getting crap for declaring that. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Four courtrooms, countless legal arguments, and one man at the center of it all: Donald Trump. Over the past few days, the trials surrounding the former—and now president-elect—Donald Trump have played out across headlines and legal calendars, keeping the country on edge as the judiciary weighs in on the powers and responsibilities of a president.Let's get straight to the action. In New York, the courtroom drama hit fever pitch when Trump was convicted on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. This landmark verdict—delivered on May 30, 2024—was the first time a former president was found guilty of criminal charges. Initially, his sentencing was slated for September 18, 2024, but delays pushed it to November 26. The twist arrived in January: Trump received an unconditional discharge on January 10, 2025, making even the final outcome a subject of intense debate about precedent and presidential privilege.While the city that never sleeps was watching its own legal spectacle, Florida's courtrooms became another battleground. Trump had faced 40 federal charges over alleged mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, with Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing the case in July 2024. That dismissal was based on the conclusion that the special counsel, Jack Smith, was unconstitutionally appointed. The Justice Department tried appealing, but after Trump's victory in the November election, protocol meant the department wouldn't continue to prosecute a sitting president. By late November, appeals were withdrawn, and the classified documents saga wound down—at least for now.Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. saw its own flurry of motions and Supreme Court rulings involving Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Judge Tanya Chutkan first presided over these proceedings, and after a Supreme Court decision in July 2024 that split the difference on presidential immunity—immunity for official acts, but not for personal ones—the case was sent back to her courtroom. But on November 25, 2024, the D.C. election interference case was dismissed without prejudice.And then there's Georgia. Fulton County's DA Fani Willis, who led the charge over Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 vote count, was disqualified in December 2024 by the Georgia Court of Appeals. With another prosecutor possibly stepping up, the possibility of state-level charges remains uncertain, given that Trump was inaugurated as president again in January 2025.Even as these trials unfold, the Supreme Court is gearing up for more Trump-related questions. On November 5 this year, arguments will be heard over his authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—a case with far-reaching implications for trade and presidency.Throughout all these proceedings, Trump has pleaded not guilty to every charge and has consistently argued his actions fall under executive prerogative, shaping debates not only in courtrooms but also in the public sphere.Thanks for tuning in for this whirlwind tour through the trials and twists surrounding Donald Trump. Be sure to check back next week for more deep dives into the legal cases that shape headlines and history. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, visit Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Let's remember this: there are no innocents in Donald Trump's orbit. Period.

In their 10-year coup to spy on, discredit, impeach, and unseat the twice-elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, the Democrats have only made him stronger and more resilient.As Chris Matthews explains:By contrast, they've emerged from all of this as wild-eyed Doomsday preppers who have finally gone full Pizzagate, scraping the bottom of the barrel to chase a scandal that was never theirs to begin with, and one they never cared about until right now.Will there ever be any accountability for what they've done in their attempts to override American Democracy, disenfranchise half the country, and preserve their power?Will they ever confront the truth that Americans were so desperate to be rid of them, they were willing to re-elect the twice-impeached, four times indicted, convicted felon? Who would want them in charge? They have no plan, no optimistic vision, and no solutions.They have only one thing: an ongoing mass delusion that Trump is the ultimate evil. It is that delusion that has driven the hysteria that has led to the collapse of their empire. They just haven't figured it out yet. They lurch from one social media fantasy to another, all about Trump. And each time, it takes them deeper into their delusions as they lose all of their power.If sex is involved, whether it's an imaginary trip on the Lolita Express to Epstein Island or paid Russian prostitues defiling him on the bed the Obamas slept in, or his night with Stormy Daniels, his dressing room encounter with E. Jean Caroll, these insane, repressed, puritanical women who define the typical Democrat now can't seem to get enough.Give us more, their clicks and views say. We're bored. We need salacious details, no matter how ludicrous, contradictory, or implausible they may be. We need an injection of something other than the mind-numbing boredom of a monoculture that has become so sanitized and preordained that even Lifetime movies can no longer do the trick. Trump is their dirty little secret, the forbidden fruit, the dance with the Devil.The first version of Trump sold to us was that he was a raging racist because of the Obama birther story and other myths that helped create an existential crisis that required a “hearts and minds” effort to eradicate:That version led to violent attacks against Trump supporters in 2015.The next version was that he wasn't a playboy from the 1980s who could get any woman he wanted; no, he was a “rapist” thanks to the Access Hollywood tape and the multiple women who came forward to tell their stories, none of them believable.That led to the #MeToo movement, where due process and the presumption of innocence were disregarded, as once accused, forever guilty. You weren't accused of something; you were accused of being something. It was inside of you, spectral evidence, just like the witch trials in Salem. Every time someone was canceled in effigy of Trump, just as the hangings in Salem, it was a celebration for another battle won against an ultimate evil.One version of Trump made it all the way into the highest reaches of government. Imagine, a failed attempt to paint Trump as colluding with the Russians to win an election fell short, so they had to spin a yarn that the racist and rapist was also a Russian asset, compromised by kompromat.I believed it! I'd already bought the books on Putin in late 2016, how could it not be true? Rachel Maddow had told me night after night after night, laying it all out in painstaking detail. Here she is in June of 2016 dropping those breadcrumbs. Of course, I believed it because I believed her. I trusted her. I trusted them. They wouldn't lie to me, would they?The Clinton campaign even said so. They proved it with the changes made to the GOP platform to please Putin. That had to be true, right?No, it turns out. It wasn't true—none of it. Not only that, but it involved Barack Obama and his henchmen. If the lie that Trump was a Putin puppet resulted in Hillary's win, great. But what if she lost? Why not push out the lie anyway? Why not hobble Trump at the outset?Why not make him illegitimate just as he once suggested Obama's birth certificate was? Who wouldn't go along with it? We were all conditioned to follow the breadcrumbs and believe whatever they told us about Trump, so why wouldn't we believe this?It turned out to be a convenient pivot. It didn't have to be that Hillary Clinton was a high-risk candidate with more baggage than the Kardashians on a ski trip to Aspen. She was “likable enough,”up against a once-in-a-generation political talent like Trump.It didn't need to be the Clinton campaign's decision to focus on Georgia rather than Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. After all, the New York Times said she couldn't lose.Someone as powerful as Obama, a man we all treated like a god, could not lose to Donald Trump. He couldn't have stood on stage with Katy Perry and Bruce Springsteen and had an election go that badly. None of them could stand it, not in the FBI, not in the legacy media, not any of us.No, it had to be Putin.In reality, it was actually much less complicated. It was a one-in-a-million strategy laid out by Steve Bannon way back in 2012:They had to manufacture the Russiagate story because they couldn't face the ugly truth about what they had become, how they'd abandoned the rest of this country and insulated themselves in their castle in the sky. By the end, they were no different from other upended aristocracies when the people had had enough.This is not a complicated story if you are living in reality. The 2016 election recalled the infamous quote about the lavish ball held in honor of the 290th anniversary of the House of the Romanovs held in the Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg. But it was a moment that would symbolize the empire's ultimate collapse.While Democrats now have to fend off their own Communist uprising, 2016 wasn't one. It was the populists, a genuine grassroots movement that reflected the voice of a country that was sick of an elite ruling class lecturing them about how to speak, how to live, and what to believe in. Sneering at them. Judging them. Shutting them out.And yet, that couldn't be the reason Trump won. It couldn't be the people who made that decision. The people never decide, at least not when it comes to President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. They live by another quote, one from Citizen Kane:“People will think…””What I tell them to think.”The Russiagate lie was pushed through the feedback loop —a self-contained bubble that went from morning news, through the churn of social media, to legacy media headlines, up to cable news and late-night “comedy.”Those who questioned it, such as Matt Taibbi, Walter Kirn, and Aaron Mate, saw their careers evaporate, and their friends turned against them.Even after the entire thing was exposed and condemned in the Columbia Journalism Review, it hasn't made its way into the bubble. Everyone I know on the Left still believes it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

The Wall Street Journal thinks they dropped a bombshell about Trump sending Jeffrey Epstein a 'bawdy' 50th birthday letter that sounds nothing like him. Dana does a dramatic soap opera reading of the fake letter. Dana reacts to CBS canceling “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” altogether. What was behind this decision? H1D Federal police officers enraged anti-ICE agitators after using a Donald Trump impersonation voice to issue official orders to vacate ICE facility property. Barack Obama says young boys need a gay man in their life for guidance and that having only a father around isn't enough. The author of the Wall Street Journal piece also published the Stormy Daniels story and has ties to Fusion GPS and the Steele Dossier. The Daily Beast takes issue with Trump saying he “decimated” Iran's nuclear sites. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia joins us to discuss New Yorkers feeling communism in New York, gerrymandered maps, Florida's victories and more.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Angel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaStream King of Kings, check out fan-picked shows, and claim your member perks.Allio CapitalDownload Allio from the App Store or Google Play, or text “DANA” to 511511 to get started today.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Medical freedom is American freedom. Use code DANA10 to get 10% off your order.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANA.HumanNhttps://humann.comFind both the new SuperBerine and the #1 bestselling SuperBeets Heart Chews at Sam's Club!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best.

Be prepared for this to take about another six months at a minimum with the potential for this to play out over the next couple of years based upon what happens from here.

I remember the exact moment when I realized I loved my country. The year was 1997. The place was Italy. The affliction was love. The guy had a Che Guevara poster on his wall. I had no idea who that was. He was talking about Israel and how terrible they were. I had no idea what he meant, so I just nodded along. But then he started trash-talking America.So I said, “Well, you sure like our Marlboros, our Levis, and our movies, don't you?” It could have been a joke, but it somehow wasn't. I wasn't mad exactly, I was defensive. And that's how I knew I loved my country, and why I was an unapologetic American.Like Kevin Kline in A Fish Called Wanda:As we gather together on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation's birthday, I'm struck by just how polarized we still are. It is as bad as it was during the last Civil War. So, how can we feel as if we are still “One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all?”They don't feel that way on the Left, and they make sure everyone on the Right knows it. They hiss and shriek and moan and scream at Trump and his supporters as though they are living under an oppressive emperor rather than just having suffered a humiliating defeat in November.If only they called him an emperor. They've gone all the way to Hitler. Once you've reached Hitler, there's nowhere left to go.But maybe that's wrong. Perhaps there is still somewhere else to go, taking what is a virtual Civil War and transforming it into a hot war, or at the very least, a violent uprising. If, say, a few blue states decided to secede from the union, over mass deportations or transgender ideology, what then?Zohran Mamdani has promised, if he's elected, to obstruct ICE, even if it means he gets arrested by the feds.Gavin Newsom has already taunted Trump into arresting him for obstructing ICE. Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles and all of the wealthy donors who put her in power are making mass deportations the central issue for the Democrats. Is it a cause worth fighting and dying for?They've taken to social media to proclaim “Alligator Alcatraz,” which is designed as a deterrent to discourage gang members, drug smugglers, and other criminals from risking crossing the border illegally, “Alligator Auschwitz.”This illustrates perfectly how it is that the Left has become the crazier side. What Trump says could be seen as potentially removing American citizens, but it's not clear exactly what he means. If you do not exist in reality, what he says can mean whatever you want it to.They react with the same level of panic as they had with the Access Hollywood tape, Russiagate, E. Jean Carroll, Stormy Daniels, “good people on both sides,” “losers and suckers,” Ivanka Trump, Elon is a Nazi, impeachment, impeachment, indictment, indictment. They are the party that cried wolf.Their helplessness in the face of Trump's wins is then taken out on those they know.Most people on the Right have a story like that. I have lost many friends over the past ten years, and much of it even before I ever decided to vote for or support Trump. It's just that I asked too many questions. I didn't follow the rules.It isn't just the betrayal of voting for Trump, although that's a big part of it; it is the mandated directive from inside their Doomsday Cult. They must purge those who do not align with their views, and even those who know or are friends with Trump supporters are also banished, swarmed, and attacked.So, how can we celebrate as one country if so many of those who rule our culture and dominate so much of our society are this intolerant?A New America OnlineI've lived online for 30 years. I helped build what would become a vast utopia of a new America. Our superpower was creating our own reality and then presenting it to the media, who then transformed it into the status quo.Much of the early internet took shape in the George W. Bush era. Not many people realized the power of social media back then, but Barack Obama did. It's not likely Bush would have even been elected if social media had been around. The Republicans were slow to catch on. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Let me take you right to the heart of what's been shaking up the courts and the headlines—the ongoing saga of Donald Trump's legal battles just days before the end of June 2025. Only a year and a half after Donald Trump was convicted by a New York State jury on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to hide a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, the former president's legal team is still fighting tooth and nail to overturn that conviction. You might remember—Trump's sentencing came just ten days before his second presidential inauguration. The judge, addressing the unprecedented nature of the situation, issued an unconditional discharge. What that meant: Trump avoided any prison time or fines, but the conviction would stay with him. At his sentencing, Trump appeared via video, declaring he was treated, in his words, “very, very unfairly,” and vowing to appeal.Fast forward to just this month. Trump's lawyers found themselves back in a federal appeals court in Manhattan, arguing that not just Trump but any current or former federal official should be able to move state criminal prosecutions to federal court under an old law—one that legal experts say is rarely used and not likely to win the day. At stake, beyond Trump's own fate, is the question of how much leeway federal officers might have to shield themselves from state prosecution. The appeal is before a three-judge panel—two judges appointed by Barack Obama, one by Joe Biden—so politics, as always, looms large in the background, though the law is front and center.While that hush money conviction appeal is a major focus, it's just one item on Trump's packed legal calendar. His team has also filed a notice of appeal with New York's mid-level appeals court, but those proceedings haven't begun. In addition, the lingering aftershocks of his classified documents case in Florida continue, as does litigation from the sprawling civil fraud case in New York involving the Trump Organization and its financial practices. And even in Georgia, issues over state versus federal jurisdiction have made their way up to the Supreme Court.All this is happening while Trump, despite all legal headwinds, remains a dominant presence on the political landscape. His legal strategy appears to be one of exhausting every avenue of appeal, filing motion after motion—sometimes with little chance of ultimate success, but each move buys time and keeps his case in the public eye.To sum it up: as we close out June 2025, Donald Trump's courtroom drama is far from over, with appeals in motion and an ever-shifting legal landscape. Thanks for tuning in—make sure to check back next week for more on this unfolding legal and political saga!

It's been another whirlwind week in the courts when it comes to Donald Trump and his ongoing legal battles. The spotlight right now is on his criminal conviction out of New York, the so-called hush money case that's become a fixture in headlines for more than a year. Let's get right into it: Trump, who was found guilty last year on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, is now pressing hard to have that conviction erased. Just this month, his legal team was back before a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan. Their main argument is that the case should never have been handled by a state court in the first place. They're relying on an old, rarely used statute to try and move the whole thing to federal court—hoping that a federal bench might be more favorable, or at least that the whole process could get bogged down in even more appeals.Trump himself was not present for the hearing. But he's been anything but silent, maintaining through virtual appearances and statements to the press that he's innocent, and that the legal system has treated him unfairly from the start. Worth noting, though: ten days before Trump was sworn in for his second term, he was sentenced in New York. The judge gave what's known as an unconditional discharge—so no fines, no jail time, but the conviction remains on his record. The rationale from the court was clear; any harsher punishment would encroach on the presidency, and that's something the courts are entering with extreme caution.These aren't the only courtroom dramas involving Trump right now. A recent case at the Supreme Court saw his administration win a pair of crucial victories related to government data and access. On top of that, just this week, the Trump administration accused a district court of openly defying a Supreme Court order over the deportation of immigrants—a stark sign of just how fraught and contentious the legal landscape remains around anything Trump touches, even as president again.Legal scholars say that the strategy his attorneys are using in the appeal, especially trying to broaden the reach of the Federal Officer Removal Statute, could have consequences far beyond just Trump, potentially shifting how future presidents and federal officials are treated in the courts.With all these moving parts, from hearings in Manhattan to wrangling at the Supreme Court and legal fights over immigration policy, the Trump legal saga continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. Thanks for tuning in and following along as we track these developments. Make sure to join us next week for more updates on the court cases and political headlines that are shaping the nation.

The past few days have been a whirlwind in the world of Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles. Just recently, intense focus was back in a Manhattan federal appeals court. Trump's attorneys were there, still fighting to overturn the criminal conviction he picked up last year in New York State Supreme Court. That conviction, stemming from his hush money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels, resulted in Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment. This was the very case that forced the nation's attention back onto courtroom drama just as Trump was settling into his second presidential term.Here's the extraordinary part: even though the jury found Trump guilty, the sentence handed down—just ten days before he was sworn in again—was what's known as an unconditional discharge. That meant no prison, no fines, not even probation. The conviction, though, remains firmly on Trump's record. In his sentencing, Trump appeared only via video, stating bluntly, “I was treated very, very unfairly.” He's maintained his innocence throughout and has vowed at every turn to keep appealing the case.This past week's hearing in Manhattan was the latest round in that fight. Trump's legal team is arguing that the entire case should actually be moved out of state court and into federal court—a technical move based on a fairly obscure law. Legal experts say it's a long shot, but as always with Trump's legal strategies, it's about testing every possible avenue.But the New York criminal case isn't the only courtroom battleground for Trump's circle right now. Appeals are still pending in the New York civil fraud case, where Attorney General Letitia James secured a major judgment against Trump and his business empire last year. Those appeals have been consolidated and will be reviewed together by the Appellate Division. Meanwhile, over in Georgia, several of Trump's allies—including Mark Meadows—are petitioning higher courts in their own efforts to shift criminal proceedings to federal court or to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting them.And let's not forget the lingering fallout from the former classified documents case in Florida. While Trump got the indictment dismissed on procedural grounds, federal prosecutors immediately appealed, keeping another high-profile case on the calendar.The legal calendar for Donald Trump is crowded, and courtroom developments are coming fast. The only certainty is that, no matter the outcome of this latest appeal, Donald Trump's entanglement with America's courts will remain center stage for months to come.

It's been another whirlwind of courtroom drama surrounding Donald Trump as we near the end of June 2025. Just this past week, all eyes turned to a federal appeals court in Manhattan, where Trump's legal team pressed forward in their mission to overturn his criminal conviction in the closely watched hush money case. The legal maneuvering is the latest chapter in a saga that, despite spanning years, is still unfolding with remarkable intensity.Trump was convicted last year in the New York State Supreme Court. A jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. These charges stemmed from payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, intended to keep her silent during his presidential campaign. What made this particular sentencing so extraordinary was not just the gravity of convicting a former president, but the unprecedented timing: Trump was sentenced just ten days before being sworn in for his second term. The judge, navigating uncharted waters, issued an unconditional discharge. Essentially, Trump faced no fines, no prison term, and no other penalties—a decision crafted specifically to avoid interfering with the duties of the sitting president. Yet the conviction itself remains firmly on his record.Despite not appearing in court for this latest hearing, Trump's presence loomed large. In a video statement at his sentencing in January, he insisted he was treated unfairly and reiterated his claim of innocence. He has consistently vowed to fight the conviction, launching a series of appeals. The current legal strategy centers on shifting the conviction from state to federal jurisdiction, with his lawyers arguing that the case should never have been tried in state court. Legal experts are skeptical, however. According to those closely watching the process, this appeal leans on an outdated law and has little chance of succeeding. The federal appeals judges, for their part, have given no indication they are inclined to rule in Trump's favor. Much of the legal community sees this as a long shot intended to delay the final outcome.With Trump's legal future still uncertain and the appeals process grinding forward, the nation finds itself watching—and waiting. His efforts to erase the historic conviction have so far yielded little, but the stakes remain incredibly high, both for the former president and for the country's legal and political landscape.

This week has been another pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump. Just days ago, in a Manhattan federal appeals court, Trump's legal team pressed forward with their latest attempt to overturn his criminal conviction in the New York State Supreme Court. That conviction, delivered last year, found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records as part of the infamous hush money case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Even after receiving an unconditional discharge—which means Trump faces no fines, no prison time, and no other penalties, but the conviction remains on his record—he has remained adamant about his innocence, again insisting by video during sentencing back in January that he was “treated very, very unfairly” and vowing to appeal at every turn.The appeal now hinges on arguments that the case should have been moved to federal court, citing an older, rarely used law. Yet legal experts observing the proceedings have expressed skepticism, noting that the law Trump's attorneys are invoking is unlikely to sway the appellate judges. Indeed, the president was not present in the courtroom for Wednesday's hearing, letting his legal team take center stage. Meanwhile, journalists and court watchers filled the room, eager to catch any sign from the bench that might signal which way the judges are leaning.But New York is just one arena in Trump's legal battlefield. On the West Coast, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco issued a key decision regarding Trump's control of the California National Guard. The court rejected Trump's sweeping claim that he, as president, could federalize the National Guard for any purpose and remain immune from judicial review. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who brought the challenge, publicly praised the court for affirming that the president is not above the law, though he expressed disappointment that Trump retains operational control of the Guard—for now.Meanwhile, the appeals process is just beginning for Trump's legal team in several other matters. In Florida, the classified documents case remains in limbo while the Eleventh Circuit prepares to hear the government's appeal after the trial judge dismissed the indictment on technical grounds. In New York, Trump's attorneys continue to fight the civil fraud judgment, with appeals consolidated and new briefs filed.The sense is palpable: every week, every decision, is now unfolding under intense public scrutiny. Trump's legal strategists are working overtime, filing appeals, challenging court orders, and pressing for dismissals—while prosecutors and state officials, from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, remain determined to hold the former president accountable. As of today, June 20, 2025, Trump's fight across multiple courts is far from over, with each day bringing new arguments, new rulings, and the possibility of even more dramatic developments on the horizon.

Just a few days ago, the legal and political spotlight once again swiveled to Donald Trump's ongoing court battles—battles that have been dominating headlines across New York and Washington. The most immediate story: Trump's appeal of his criminal conviction in the high-profile New York hush money case. This is the same case where, last year, a jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charge? Concealing a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, which prosecutors argued was to silence her ahead of the 2016 election. The trial was a spectacle, but the real history was made after the verdict—Trump was sentenced just ten days before taking the oath for his second term as president.Now, Trump's legal team is working overtime at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan, where on June 11 they tried to convince federal judges to overturn that conviction. Their argument: this case should never have landed in state court, insisting it falls under federal jurisdiction. Trump himself wasn't in the courtroom for this—his lawyers handled the effort, pointing to what some legal experts call a rarely used and, frankly, unlikely-to-succeed legal theory. Still, Trump recorded a video statement at sentencing, calling the entire process unfair and vowing to fight on.Meanwhile, this isn't the only legal front Trump is fighting. Just months ago, down in Florida, his classified documents case saw another twist. Judge Cannon dismissed a superseding federal indictment, siding with Trump's position about the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment and funding. Federal prosecutors immediately appealed, and now that case, too, rests with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.And New York isn't finished with Trump either. Beyond the hush money conviction, the state's massive civil fraud case against Trump and his business empire continues to wend its way through the appeals process. Both Trump and Attorney General Letitia James have filed appeals; the court has now consolidated the arguments, meaning all issues will be heard at once.Even as a sitting president again, Trump's calendar is crowded with court hearings, filings, and legal deadlines. Supporters see a relentless pursuit, opponents see accountability, and legal scholars watch a constitutional stress test playing out in real time. But one thing is clear: from the appellate courts of Manhattan to the federal dockets of Florida, the courtroom drama involving Donald Trump shows no sign of slowing down.

Donald Trump's name has dominated headlines once again in the past few days, and the courtroom battles swirling around him are at the heart of it all. Just over a year ago, Trump made history as the first former president to be found guilty of a felony, convicted on 34 counts in New York State Supreme Court. The charges stemmed from hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election and the subsequent falsification of business records to cover up those payments. When sentencing finally came down, Judge Juan Merchan handed Trump an unconditional discharge—the lightest penalty possible under New York law. That meant no prison, no fines, and no further punishment, but the conviction itself stands on his record.Trump, never one to quietly accept defeat, addressed the country via video at sentencing, insisting he'd been treated “very, very unfairly” and vowing to challenge the verdict. That legal challenge came to a head again last week in Manhattan, as Trump's legal team appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Their argument was a bold one: they claimed that Trump's appeal belonged in federal, not state, court. His attorney, Jeffrey Wall, told the three-judge panel that a case involving a federal officer—in his view, even a president—should be heard in a federal forum, citing what he described as a “one of a kind” prosecution. Trump himself did not appear in person for the hearing but his presence, as always, loomed large.The core of Trump's appeal is built on a somewhat obscure and rarely used law that allows federal officers to move cases to federal court when facing prosecution for acts related to their official duties. Legal scholars have weighed in with skepticism, noting that the chances of this strategy succeeding are slim given how narrowly the law is usually interpreted.As these legal maneuvers play out, the conviction remains a stain on Trump's record, even as he continues to serve in the highest office in the land. Judge Merchan made clear that the light sentence was meant to avoid interfering with the president's responsibilities. But for all the legal drama, Trump's supporters and critics alike are left watching the high-wire act as he attempts to clear his name in the courts, with the next round of appeals already on the calendar and the nation's attention firmly fixed on the next move in this unprecedented saga.

Just days ago, I sat in the sleek, marble corridors of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan, where the air buzzed with anticipation. The name on everyone's lips was Donald Trump, and the case at hand was no ordinary legal fight—it was the former president's ongoing battle to erase a historic criminal conviction that had rocked the nation just a year earlier. Last year, in the bright lights of the New York State Supreme Court, Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors had argued that Trump orchestrated a scheme to improve his 2016 election odds, funneling hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels and covering his tracks in the ledgers of his own business. The conviction landed amid firestorms of media scrutiny and fierce partisan debate.As the nation watched, Judge Juan Merchan handed down an unconventional sentence just ten days before Trump was sworn in for his second term as president: an unconditional discharge. Trump would face no fines, no prison, no penalty—except for the conviction itself, which would follow him into the Oval Office. Judge Merchan reasoned it was the only lawful sentence available that wouldn't intrude on the presidency.But Trump, defiant as ever, wasn't about to let the story end there. At his sentencing—appearing remotely—he declared to the judge and cameras alike that he had been treated “very, very unfairly,” maintaining his innocence despite the jury's clear verdict. Then he issued a vow: he would appeal, and he would fight to clear his name.That brings us to this week's developments. Trump's legal team, led by attorney Jeffrey Wall, pressed the three-judge federal panel to move the appeal out of the state system and into federal court. Wall argued passionately that because the case involved a former president—a federal officer—it merited a federal forum, rather than a state one. He described the prosecution as “anomalous, one of its kind,” asserting that Trump's position made the appeal legally unique.The president himself did not appear at Wednesday's hearing. Outside the courtroom, reporters and legal analysts speculated on the odds. Many experts expressed skepticism, noting that the appeal hinged on a specific, somewhat outdated law, making its success unlikely. The panel heard out both sides, with the fate of Trump's record—and perhaps some aspect of presidential immunity—hanging in the balance.As of today, the country waits for the federal judges' decision, knowing that whatever happens next, the legal odyssey of Donald Trump is far from over.

Barely a day goes by lately without Donald Trump's name dominating news headlines, and these last few days have been no exception. The courtrooms have become almost as familiar to Trump as his Mar-a-Lago residence. The main stage right now is New York, the site of Trump's high-profile hush money case. Just this week, Trump's legal team arrived at a federal appeals court in Manhattan with one mission: erase the criminal conviction that's been shadowing his second presidential term.Here's the background. Last year, a New York State Supreme Court jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. The heart of the case revolved around payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence—a scandal that rippled through the 2016 campaign and resurfaced once Trump was back in the White House. Despite the convictions, the sentence handed down was an “unconditional discharge.” That means Trump didn't face jail time, a fine, or community service, sparing him any penalty that would clash with the powers of the presidency. That didn't stop Trump from calling in on video at his January sentencing to claim he was treated “very, very unfairly” and promising to appeal.Which brings us back to this week: Trump's legal team showed up at the court of appeals still determined to overturn the conviction. Their central argument is that the case should have been heard in federal court, not state. Legal experts are skeptical, though, suggesting the law underpinning this appeal is both obscure and unlikely to sway the judges. Trump himself wasn't in the courtroom for the latest round, but his lawyers' presence and the attention of national media underscore just how consequential the outcome could be.Meanwhile, another legal battle raged out west. A lower court in Los Angeles challenged the legality of Trump's recent National Guard deployment, ruling against him. But just hours later, an appeals court sided with Trump, allowing the troops to remain in Los Angeles. It's a vivid reminder that Trump is still not just a political leader, but a constant presence in America's ongoing legal and constitutional debates.These intersecting cases paint a complex portrait of a former—and current—president who remains the focus of relentless legal scrutiny. As of today, June 13, 2025, Donald Trump's courtroom saga is far from over; if anything, it's only gaining momentum with every new hearing and judicial decision.

This Day in Legal History: Loving v. Virginia On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Loving v. Virginia, striking down state laws that banned interracial marriage. The case arose when Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Loving, a Black and Indigenous woman, were sentenced to a year in prison for marrying each other in Washington, D.C., then returning to their home in Virginia, which criminalized interracial unions under its Racial Integrity Act of 1924. The couple's challenge to their conviction eventually reached the nation's highest court.In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that Virginia's anti-miscegenation law violated the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. Chief Justice Earl Warren, writing for the Court, stated that the freedom to marry is a “vital personal right,” and restricting that freedom on the basis of race was “directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment.” The Court emphasized that classifications based solely on race are “odious to a free people” and cannot stand.The decision invalidated laws in 16 states that still prohibited interracial marriage at the time, cementing Loving v. Virginia as a major victory in the civil rights movement. It not only reinforced the constitutional commitment to racial equality but also laid critical groundwork for later decisions involving personal liberty, including Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in 2015.A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot detain Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil based on U.S. foreign policy concerns. The decision, issued by Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark, found that using a rarely applied immigration law to justify Khalil's detention violated his free speech rights. Khalil, whose green card was revoked in March, has been in detention since then and was the first foreign student arrested amid the pro-Palestinian campus protests following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.The court found that Khalil was suffering irreparable harm due to the damage to his career and the chilling effect on his speech. While the ruling bars Khalil's deportation under the foreign policy provision, it does not require his immediate release, allowing the administration until Friday to appeal. Khalil's wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, urged his immediate return to their home in New York, where she cares for their newborn son.Neither the State Department nor the Justice Department commented. The case reflects tensions over U.S. responses to student activism amid global political conflicts, particularly as Trump-era policies are used to target protesters. The foreign policy provision invoked allows deportation of non-citizens if their presence is seen as harmful to U.S. interests, but the court found it unconstitutional in this case.US foreign policy no basis to detain Columbia protester Khalil, judge rules | ReutersCalifornia is taking the Trump administration to court over the deployment of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles amid escalating protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Approximately 700 Marines are set to join 4,000 National Guard troops to support federal agents and protect government property, sparking backlash from state officials who argue the move is illegal and inflammatory. California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with other state and local leaders, contends the deployment violates the state's rights and unnecessarily escalates tensions.The protests, which began in response to a wave of immigration raids, have spread to cities including New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and are expected to intensify with over 1,800 demonstrations planned for the weekend. Demonstrators in Los Angeles have largely remained peaceful, though incidents of violence and aggressive police responses have been reported. A federal judge in San Francisco will hear arguments Thursday as California seeks a restraining order to halt the military's law enforcement involvement.The Marines have completed crowd control and de-escalation training but are operating under Title 10 of U.S. law, which authorizes limited military involvement in civilian matters. They are permitted to detain individuals interfering with federal duties but are not supposed to engage in regular policing. Trump defended the deployment, calling it essential to maintaining order, while critics, including national Democrats, have called it a dangerous overreach.Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across USA group of current and former female athletes is appealing the NCAA's $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, arguing that the deal violates Title IX by disproportionately compensating male athletes. Approved by a federal judge on June 6, the settlement allocates 90% of back pay damages to men, largely benefiting football and basketball players. The objectors, represented by attorney John Clune, argue this breakdown reflects a $1.1 billion miscalculation and discriminates against women in violation of federal law.The appeal, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is the first formal challenge to a settlement touted as a major victory for student-athletes. Clune said the agreement lacks meaningful support for women's sports, including basketball and Olympic disciplines, and warned that schools are already discussing cutting programs as a result of the deal's financial structure.Critics of the appeal, including settlement attorney Jeffrey Kessler, claim the Title IX objection is misplaced in an antitrust case and will delay compensation for over 100,000 athletes. Still, the challenge raises questions about gender equity in how the NCAA compensates athletes for past name, image, and likeness (NIL) restrictions.While the total settlement amount isn't being disputed, the appeal could impact future policies around compensation, roster limits, and salary caps. The NCAA says it's continuing with implementation, but the appeal introduces legal uncertainty into an already complex shift in college athletics.NCAA $2.8 Billion Deal Gets Appealed Over Title IX Issues (1)Donald Trump's legal team is attempting to fast-track an appeal of his New York felony conviction by moving the case toward the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump was convicted in Manhattan on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, marking the first time a former or current president has been found guilty of a felony. His attorneys returned to court this week to argue the state case should be shifted to federal jurisdiction.They contend that Trump's actions were connected to his official duties as president and thus should be handled in federal court, where they believe he might receive a more favorable legal environment. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is currently weighing the request, which Trump hopes will pave the way for a rapid review by the Supreme Court.The legal maneuvering is part of a broader strategy to challenge the legitimacy of the New York state trial and delay sentencing or any other consequences. Trump maintains that the case is politically motivated and that the charges are being used to interfere with his political agenda.Trump Seeks Quick Path to Supreme Court in Hush Money Appeal (1) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Joanna Coles sits down with Michael Wolff, the best-selling biographer of Donald Trump who has become his definitive chronicler. Wolff reveals Trump's the real reason for the president's pick-me-energy hair. He tells how Trump has been making an extraordinary racially charged observation to West Wing visitors about modern college students—and Wolff reacts to Trump going after him for saying that the war on Harvard was a revenge attack because 18-year-old Donald didn't get in. Wolff reveals what's really being said inside the president's inner circle about the Lucifer-like fall of Elon Musk and explains what it really means about the prospects for anyone who put themselves in Trump's orbit. And he resurfaces Stormy Daniels' very telling anecdote about who blew up Trump's phone when the two were engaged in their tryst—which of course, Trump still denies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning, viewers. The legal battles surrounding Donald Trump continue to evolve as we head into June 2025. Today marks one year and three days since a Manhattan jury delivered a historic verdict that made Trump the first U.S. president or former president to be convicted of a felony.On May 30, 2024, Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records as part of an alleged scheme to influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Despite the conviction, Trump received no prison time, fines, or probation when New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge this past January, stating it was the "only lawful sentence" to avoid "encroaching upon the highest office in the land."The fight isn't over, though. In just nine days, on June 11, a federal appeals court in Manhattan will hear oral arguments in Trump's renewed effort to move his criminal case from state to federal court. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes this motion, arguing that cases can't be relocated to federal court after conviction. Trump's legal team maintains that this "unprecedented criminal prosecution" of a former and current president belongs in federal jurisdiction.Meanwhile, Trump's legal victory in Florida remains intact. Last July, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the federal indictment against Trump related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. While Smith initially appealed the decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Justice Department ultimately dismissed the appeal against Trump in late November 2024, and later dropped appeals against his co-defendants Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira in January 2025.In more recent developments, President Trump's tariff policies faced significant setbacks last week. On May 31, two separate federal court orders were issued within 24 hours that could substantially undermine his trade agenda.As Trump navigates these ongoing legal challenges, the intersection of his presidency and his legal troubles continues to create unprecedented constitutional questions. The upcoming June 11 hearing may provide clarity on whether state courts can maintain jurisdiction over a sitting president's criminal conviction, or if federal courts should assume control.For now, Trump remains in office while continuing to contest the legal framework surrounding his New York conviction, creating a remarkable chapter in American legal and political history that continues to unfold before our eyes.

Mea Culpa turns its spotlight on the First Lady in this revealing episode about the true nature of Melania Trump. Michael speaks with Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, the New York Times bestselling author of Melania and Me, and the First Lady's former best friend and confidante. She takes Michael deep into the East Wing of the White House; describing a hornets nest of deceit and complicity. Here we see a new side to Melania, gleefully taking the reins of power with the Trump marriage of convenience a twisted, real life version of House of Cards. Learn how she plotted against the equally petty Ivanka for a place in the spotlight and her secret plan to keep the First Daughter out of her way. Plus, explosive, never-before heard tapes of Melania denouncing porn star Stormy Daniels. Don't miss this episode! (Please note the interview with Ms. Winston-Wolkoff took place prior to the President and First Lady's Covid-19 diagnosis.) Post-Script: "When I wrote 'Melania and Me' I knew that every w... Mea Culpa turns its spotlight on the First Lady in this revealing episode about the true nature of Melania Trump. Michael speaks with Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, the New York Times bestselling author of Melania and Me, and the First Lady's former best friend and confidante. She takes Michael deep into the East Wing of the White House; describing a hornets nest of deceit and complicity. Here we see a new side to Melania, gleefully taking the reins of power with the Trump marriage of convenience a twisted, real life version of House of Cards. Learn how she plotted against the equally petty Ivanka for a place in the spotlight and her secret plan to keep the First Daughter out of her way. Plus, explosive, never-before heard tapes of Melania denouncing porn star Stormy Daniels. Don't miss this episode! (Please note the interview with Ms. Winston-Wolkoff took place prior to the President and First Lady's Covid-19 diagnosis.) Post-Script: "When I wrote 'Melania and Me' I knew that every word of it would be subject to potential scrutiny, so I made sure everything in the book was not only accurate, but fully provable I will not sit back and allow the first Lady's chief of staff, Stephanie Grisham, continue claiming I am a "delusional paranoid liar," and other similar names to discredit the veracity of Melania and Me. Because the White House's false claims about my character and integrity continue, I've had to take all appropriate steps to defend my name, which is why I released the tapes." -Stephanie Winston Wolkoff Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Manhattan courtroom on Friday January 10th 2025, president-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in his New York hush money case after being convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The Judge in the case, Juan Merchan, elected to unconditionally discharge Trump, meaning he'll receive no further penalties. Once sworn in on January 20th, Trump will be first convicted felon to occupy the White House.

An Encore Presentation: President Trump's verdict is in – guilty on all 34 counts. Dr. Phil uses 15 years of trial science expertise to break down errors made by the trial judge in this historic conviction and how this impacts the country. A Trump verdict discussion like no other. Dr. Phil Primetime will focus on how this conviction is a judicial travesty. A former president, and current Republican nominee now facing up to four years in prison. And if given prison time, the ramifications are unprecedented. Dr Phil is joined by former prosecutor and The News on Merit Street anchor, Loni Coombs, and a constitutional attorney to discuss errors made by the trial judge, how this verdict is a travesty of monumental proportion and has potential catastrophic implications for the democracy.  We'll delve into why this is not really about Trump but about weaponizing the justice department to a level never seen before which has set off a series of politically motivated events that could take down the country. This is an episode not to be missed!  Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Lumen: Visit lumen.me/DRPHIL for 20% off your Lumen  

We're back from the wayOUT Gala where we honored Harper Steele and Bryan spent a lot of money on a joke (for a good cause). Erin shares some disturbing gender disparity details regarding drug testing in this country and how changes could improve medicine and the economy. Bryan stumbles upon Stormy Daniels' OutTV show For The Love of DILFS, and shares some positivity from newly-elected Congresswoman Sarah McBride and Governor Andy Beshear. For Groceries and this week's bonus This New Thing We're Doing! visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The adult film star turned stand-up comic joins the Heisman Trophy winner turned our spiritual advisor, to compare the full-moon foundations of the presidential candidates, while Stugotz interrupts with his Top 5 Athletes Who Connote a Storm on the Horizon. Then Stormy hangs around to talk about the ongoing toll of that night at the celebrity golf tournament 18 years ago, plus the four-and-a-half months of pain and resilience since she testified in Trump's hush-money trial... and why she's now barnstorming the country in an R.V. to get out the vote — and tell some jokes while she's at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices