Prosecuting Donald Trump

By MSNBC

What's Prosecuting Donald Trump about?

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump, including the historic indictments from the Manhattan D.A., Special Counsel Jack Smith and Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis.

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Prosecuting Donald Trump episodes:

04.30.2024
It’s Only Tuesday
Dissecting the cross-examination of AMI CEO David Pecker. Plus: Judge Merchan’s options as he hears more alleged gag order violations this Thursday.
04.26.2024
The Presidency Before the Supreme Court
Scrutinizing the Supreme Court’s historic oral arguments on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity and David Pecker’s testimony in New York.
04.25.2024
Live Coverage: Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Claim
Listen to Supreme Court arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution.
04.23.2024
Opening Statements
An analysis of opening statements in the New York criminal trial and a preview of the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in Trump’s immunity appeal.
04.19.2024
The Jury Is Seated, with Readings from Robert De Niro and Glenn Close
The jury is seated. Plus an in-depth review of the Statement of Facts with excerpts read by Robert De Niro and Glenn Close.
04.16.2024
In a Manhattan Courtroom
The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president gets underway in a Manhattan courtroom. And acclaimed actor Robert De Niro reads an excerpt from the New York indictment.
04.16.2024
Live Coverage: New York v. Donald Trump
Listen to Ari Melber’s special coverage from the first day of the historic criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.
04.09.2024
BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a special series from “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast,” called “WITHpod 2024: The Stakes.” For the first time since 1892, we have an election in which...
04.09.2024
History in the Making
One week out from the first criminal trial of a former president. And pressure is mounting in the Florida classified documents case.
04.02.2024
The Fair Administration of Justice
As the New York trial inches closer, Judge Merchan revises Trump’s gag order. And accountability via the state bar may be a remedy for several lawyers’ roles in Jan 6.
03.26.2024
Ups and Downs in New York
The New York trial gets a start date and Trump’s bond payment is reduced to $175 Million.
03.22.2024
The Trump Indictments, read by Peter Coyote and Renée Elise Goldsberry
Actors Peter Coyote and Renée Elise Goldsberry read from the FL and GA indictments against Donald Trump, followed by analysis from Andrew Weissmann and his co-author Melissa Murray.
03.21.2024
The Trump Indictments, read by Glenn Close and Liam Neeson
On this special episode, Glenn Close and Liam Neeson read excerpts of the NY and DC criminal cases against Donald Trump, as legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and co-author Melissa Murray weigh in.
03.20.2024
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
A delay in the New York case after document discovery was held up. And Judge Cannon rules on vagueness in the Espionage Act.
03.16.2024
Live Coverage: The Trump Indictments
MSNBC’s Andrew Weissmann & Melissa Murray delve into "The Trump Indictments.”
03.12.2024
Immunity Take Two... and Three
Trump’s legal team attempts more delays as the New York trial looms, after posting a $91 Million bond as he appeals the decision in the E. Jean Carroll case. Plus: Hur testifies and Arizona issues subpoenas for Trump ‘false’ electors...
03.06.2024
Troupis, Chesebro & Trump
A deep dive into the Wisconsin fake electors settlement and behind the veil of a unanimous Supreme Court decision on Trump’s ballot eligibility in Colorado.
02.29.2024
Justice Delayed
In their decision to take up Donald Trump's immunity claims, the U.S. Supreme Court has bolstered the former president's delay strategy and greatly reduced the chances of a DC trial happening before the election in November.
02.28.2024
A Flurry of Motions
The motions are flying in the Florida documents case, as Trump’s lawyers submit a bevy for Judge Cannon to review. And the Manhattan DA offers his own motions in the coming New York case, in an effort to keep the...
02.21.2024
Half a Billion and Counting
Judge Engoron rules on Trump's civil fraud case as we await word from the Supreme Court on the immunity decision and the Colorado ballot issue.
02.17.2024
BONUS: Alex Wagner Tonight with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell
Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell discuss the Engoron decision on a special episode of Alex Wagner Tonight.
02.15.2024
Special preview of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
In a new Black History Month series, MSNBC’s Trymaine Lee discovers a surprising story on reparations that could shift the way this key debate is understood across the country.
02.13.2024
Last Call for Immunity
As Trump asks the Supreme Court to decide on the immunity question, Jack Smith’s team urges Judge Cannon to reconsider whether witnesses in the Florida case will be made public.
02.09.2024
A Momentous Day
Andrew and Mary join forces once again this week to review Thursday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court and Special Counsel Hur’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents.
02.08.2024
BONUS: SCOTUS Hears Colorado Ballot Issue
Listen to full U.S. Supreme Court hearing on former President Donald Trump’s Colorado ballot case.
02.07.2024
Citizen Trump
Andrew and Mary analyze the unanimous DC Circuit decision rejecting Trump's immunity claim. Plus: a preview Thursday’s SCOTUS oral arguments on the Colorado ballot issue.
01.30.2024
Facts Still Matter
Andrew and Mary review the damages awarded by the jury in the E. Jean Carroll verdict. Plus: awaiting Special Counsel Hur’s report, Judge Engoron’s verdict, and the DC Circuit immunity decision.
01.23.2024
The Truman Precedent
Why Trump thinks presidents need total immunity from prosecution. Plus: Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord on the latest from E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case as oral arguments wrap up this week.
01.17.2024
Lies in the Courtroom
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review the tumultuous closing arguments in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud case and analyze how the former President is using the legal system for his own political advantage.
01.10.2024
If the President Does It...
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review the oral arguments laid out at the DC Circuit over Donald Trump’s assertion of presidential immunity in the election interference case.
01.09.2024
BONUS: The Full Presidential Immunity Hearing
Listen to the full DC Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Argument: U.S. v. Trump.
01.02.2024
The Supreme Court Takes Center Stage
After the US Supreme Court temporarily punted on questions of presidential immunity and double jeopardy, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to hear arguments next week.
12.25.2023
You've Got Mailbag
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord answer burning questions from listeners in this special episode.
12.20.2023
Disqualified in Colorado
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord react to the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot.
12.19.2023
$148 million
A federal jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two poll workers in Georgia. Their lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, joins the show.
12.12.2023
DC Drama
Donald Trump pushes for a halt in the DC election subversion case while the special counsel asks the Supreme Court to weigh in on the question of presidential immunity.
12.04.2023
Immunity Denied
Two decisions deliver a massive blow to Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity.
11.28.2023
Trump's Thanksgiving Threats
What Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving rant could mean for his two gag orders on appeal in NY and DC.
11.21.2023
Foreseeable Consequences
Donald Trump’s team and the U.S. government faced off in a tense hearing over the D.C. gag order issued against him.
11.20.2023
Trump’s D.C. Gag Order Hearing
Listen to the entire hearing debating the validity of Donald Trump’s D.C. gag order.
11.13.2023
Cannon, Cameras and Accountants
Donald Trump joins media outlets in a push for a televised trial in DC, meanwhile Don Jr is back on the stand in New York – this time for the defense.
11.07.2023
Trump's Tumultuous Testimony
Donald Trump clashes with the judge in his NY civil fraud trial and makes some big admissions that could threaten his business empire.
11.03.2023
BONUS: How to West Win
Andrew Weissmann joins Jennifer Palmieri and the West Wing’s Bradley Whitford on a special episode of “How to Win 2024.”
10.30.2023
Of Presidents & Kings
A big week for Donald Trump as he and his kids get set to testify in NY, and a DC judge reinstates his gag order, all while he pushes for presidential immunity in the election interference case.
10.25.2023
Domino Effect
Breaking: Mark Meadows reportedly gets an immunity deal in the federal election case.
10.23.2023
Trump’s New Legal Peril
How Donald Trump’s claim that Sidney Powell was never his attorney could backfire.
10.18.2023
D.C. Gag Order
Another judge has imposed a gag order on Donald Trump after a tense hearing in D.C.
10.09.2023
Submarine Secrets
We dig into why Donald Trump wasn’t charged for reportedly spilling nuclear secrets.
10.05.2023
Live at NYU!
We’re live at NYU Law School to discuss Donald Trump’s latest legal battles, including the NY gag order.
10.04.2023
Family Fraud on Trial
With control of his landmark properties and business career at stake, Donald Trump appears in court for his civil fraud trial.

What's Prosecuting Donald Trump about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Prosecuting Donald Trump episodes:

It’s Only Tuesday

The Presidency Before the Supreme Court

Live Coverage: Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Claim

Opening Statements

The Jury Is Seated, with Readings from Robert De Niro and Glenn Close

In a Manhattan Courtroom

Live Coverage: New York v. Donald Trump

BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

History in the Making

The Fair Administration of Justice

Ups and Downs in New York

The Trump Indictments, read by Peter Coyote and Renée Elise Goldsberry

The Trump Indictments, read by Glenn Close and Liam Neeson

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Live Coverage: The Trump Indictments

Immunity Take Two... and Three

Troupis, Chesebro & Trump

Justice Delayed

A Flurry of Motions

Half a Billion and Counting

BONUS: Alex Wagner Tonight with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell

Special preview of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions

Last Call for Immunity

A Momentous Day

BONUS: SCOTUS Hears Colorado Ballot Issue

Citizen Trump

Facts Still Matter

The Truman Precedent

Lies in the Courtroom

If the President Does It...

BONUS: The Full Presidential Immunity Hearing

The Supreme Court Takes Center Stage

You've Got Mailbag

Disqualified in Colorado

$148 million

DC Drama

Immunity Denied

Trump's Thanksgiving Threats

Foreseeable Consequences

Trump’s D.C. Gag Order Hearing

Cannon, Cameras and Accountants

Trump's Tumultuous Testimony

BONUS: How to West Win

Of Presidents & Kings

Domino Effect

Trump’s New Legal Peril

D.C. Gag Order

Submarine Secrets

Live at NYU!

Family Fraud on Trial

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