It's Complicated

By Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

Join former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down for Legal AF the biggest legal and political stories with shar... more

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August 15, 2025 Episode 135 | Trump’s City Takeover Scheme — and Maxwell Twist
Is Trump's federal law enforcement and military takeover of D.C. legal? And can he really do this in other cities across the country? Asha and Renato do a deep dive with a special guest to look at what to expect. Also, big surprise (not) -- a judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts in Ghislaine Maxwell's case and the judge calls out the Trump administration's shenanigans. Tune in to get the whole story!

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August 08, 2025 Episode 134 | Texas, Epstein, FBI—Trump’s Triple Distraction Plan
Can Trump distract his base from his involvement in the Epstein files scandal? Asha and Renato discuss the Ghislane Maxwell interview and the “Russia hoax” distraction. Plus, why Trump wants the FBI to arrest Texas legislators. Stay tuned to the end for another big announcement for It's Complicated!
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August 01, 2025 Episode 133 | Maxwell Runs to SCOTUS as Trump CUTS Immunity DEAL
Could Ghislaine Maxwell get a Get Out of Jail Free card? She might -- from Trump or even the Supreme Court. Asha and Renato discuss the various legal escape routes Maxwell may try to use to avoid serving her full sentence. Plus, why Trump is taking on Rupert Murdoch in court. Stay tuned to the end for a big announcement for It's Complicated!
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July 25, 2025 Episode 132 | Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up & Habba Power Grab?
Can Trump get away with keeping the Epstein files away from the public? Asha and Renato are both skeptical. And they both dive into Trump’s attempt to bypass the Senate to keep Alina Habba as the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey. Can he keep her there indefinitely without Senate confirmation? Tune in and find out!
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July 21, 2025 Episode 131 | Trump DOJ in PANIC with Abrupt FIRINGS & MASS EXODUS?!?
Join Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti for this week's podcast It's Complicated as they take a harsh look at Trump's ongoing attack on the Dept. of Education and the current state of the Department of Justice.

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July 11, 2025 Episode 130 | MAGA Turns on Trump After Conspiracies Flop!
The failure to deliver on conspiracy theories comes back to bite the Trump administration as MAGA lashes out! Eliot Higgins, CEO of Bellingcat, explains how MAGA is comprised of “disordered counterpublics” and why that’s a problem for democracy. Tune in!
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July 04, 2025 Episode 129 | SCOTUS Ruling BACKFIRES on Trump in RECORD TIME
In this episode of It's Complicated, legal analysts Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti break down the Supreme Court’s recent decision on universal (a.k.a. nationwide) injunctions. What does it really mean for the future of executive power and birthright citizenship? And how does this tie into Trump’s attempts to rewrite the 14th Amendment?
The hosts explore the legal nuance behind “complete relief,” class actions, and the Court’s growing tendency to centralize power. Plus, they dissect the implications of the Court’s language, the shadow docket, and how this decision might unfold in real-world litigation.
Later, they shift gears to analyze the surprising outcome in the P. Diddy trial — what the jury's verdict says about prosecutorial overreach, the use of RICO, and the controversial Mann Act convictions.
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June 27, 2025 Episode 128 | Trump White House PANICS after DISASTER NEWS Leaks
Mission accomplished? Retired United States Army Lieutenant General, Mark Hertling, joins It’s Complicated to assess whether Trump’s military strikes in Iran achieved their objective, or whether we have opened a Pandora’s box. Plus, will the administration be successful in its efforts to politicize the military and turn them on the people they are sworn to protect? Tune in and find out!Follow Mark on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/markhertling.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 Episode 127 | MAGA Doubles Down on Chaos as Violence Escalates
A right-wing zealot targets Democratic lawmakers for brutal premeditated murders. Should we be concerned that federal law enforcement is taking a leading role? Are comments from Senator Mike Lee and others contributing to the normalization of political violence?
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June 13, 2025 Episode 126 | Trump SCRAMBLES as EXPLOITATION of Legal Loophole BACKFIRES
Trump tries to flex by sending in the military to L.A. Is he trying to exploit legal loopholes? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) Renato and Asha discuss the showcase showdown Trump has instigated between the states and the feds, and how far Trump can push his dictatorial dreams before being stopped by the courts…or by the people.

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