Mark and Gary dive into the latest twists surrounding the Epstein files, unpack swirling true crime speculation from Tucson, and examine how digital forensics and online rumors are shaping the narrative. The hosts debate conflicting reports, discuss legal fallout tied to high-profile figures, and explore how fast-moving information can cloud even seasoned observers. The conversation then shifts to football, with thoughts on the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold, and the cultural buzz surrounding the game, before closing on legal world intrigue and what may lie ahead in a rapidly evolving story.

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Mark Geragos is joined by special guest co-host (and his daughter) Teny Geragos, a criminal defense attorney, for a wide-ranging legal breakdown that moves from the arrest of journalist Don Lemon and the First Amendment issues it raises to a major pre-trial victory removing the death penalty in the Luigi Mangione case. The episode also digs into federal charging tactics, prosecutorial discretion, and the latest Epstein file disclosures, including why heavy redactions have become routine in high-profile criminal cases.

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Mark and Gary dissect the explosive congressional testimony of Special Counsel Jack Smith. From his inability to recall who swore him into office, to questions surrounding a second oath, secret subpoenas, confidential informant payments, and nondisclosure orders involving the Speaker of the House, the hosts examine what these moments reveal about power, process, and accountability at the highest levels of the Justice Department. The conversation raises serious concerns about prosecutorial overreach and why these hearings are not getting more public attention.

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Mark is joined this week by criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson. Coming off his headline-making victory in the Karen Read retrial, Jackson offers a candid look at the pressures and pitfalls of high-profile defense work, including the emotional impact of withdrawing from the Nick Reiner case. The conversation explores how media attention, prosecutorial conduct, gag orders, and judicial decision-making can shape the outcome of a trial long before a jury deliberates.

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Mark and Gary break down the sudden withdrawal of defense attorney Alan Jackson from the Nick Reiner case and what it signals about funding, strategy, and the defendant’s mental state. The conversation expands to the role of public defenders, family interests in criminal prosecutions, and the broader obligations of the justice system. They also dive into a developing separation of powers fight involving federal prosecutors and judicial appointments, with implications that could reach the Supreme Court.

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Mark is joined by acclaimed trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley, who sits in as guest co-host. The two dig into a major Starbucks burn verdict, revisit the misunderstood McDonald’s hot coffee case, and break down how corporate narratives distort public views of civil justice. The conversation also explores Rowley’s successful fight to raise California’s medical malpractice damages cap, his latest battle against Uber-backed liability limits, and why jury selection, honesty, and integrity remain the true backbone of the justice system.

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In this holiday episode of Reasonable Doubt, Mark is joined by a special guest co-host, his daughter and fellow criminal defense attorney Teny. Together, they dig into the latest twists in the Jeffrey Epstein saga after the DOJ announced the discovery of more than a million additional documents, raising serious questions about discovery failures, transparency, and how federal prosecutions are actually run. The conversation then turns to a disturbing West Coast case involving the death of a nine-year-old girl, exploring why charges were filed when they were and how prosecutors approach so-called no body homicide cases.

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Mark and Gary are joined by guest host Teny Geragos for a deep dive into one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of criminal law. Using the Nick Reiner case as a lens, the panel unpacks why arraignments are delayed, how competency evaluations and insanity pleas actually work, and what lawyers must consider when mental illness is front and center. The conversation also explores who pays for elite defense counsel in family tragedies, the real-world impact of media narratives, and recent developments in high-profile cases involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Luigi Mangione.

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Mark and Gary break down the mounting tension inside a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury investigation, examining the rare public clash between prosecutors, LAPD, and the medical examiner, what it signals about the strength of the case, and why a major development could come sooner than expected. The conversation then shifts to Washington, where the Supreme Court is weighing a challenge that could upend long-standing campaign finance limits and unleash a new era of political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms. Geragos also unpacks the power dynamics behind the Warner Bros., Netflix, and Ellison media battle, exploring how control of major news platforms could reshape both Hollywood and national politics in the years ahead.

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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon joins Mark Geragos to break down the Supreme Court ruling on Texas redistricting, her overhaul of campus DEI programs, and the sweeping changes she is driving inside the DOJ. She also reflects on public service, recruiting new attorneys, and the unexpected role knitting plays in managing a high-pressure job.

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