Renato and Patti discuss the implications and aftermath of the letter of Attorney General Bill Barr purportedly describing the contents of the Mueller report, as well as Barr's own conclusion that Trump did not obstruct justice.  They are joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The Barr Letter: What Questions Does it Raise? (with Barb McQuade)

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The Supreme Court has heard the immunity arguments and some justices seem to want to answer a question that isn’t before them. Trump has slept through much of his trial in Manhattan, but Asha is riveted. She even made a chart!

Plus, what kind of person kills a pet?!

Episode 73 | Woke SCOTUS; Trump's Trial; RIP Cricket

The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump has begun. Asha and Renato break down the first couple of days of the trial–– from  opening statements to jury selection, The People’s first witness, and Trump’s continued violation of Judge Merchan’s gag order.

Plus, Asha is open to becoming a Swifty.

Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift

*The original upload of this episode had some sync issues. Those issues are fixed in this version.
Jury selection and seating in Trump’s election interference trial in Manhattan; people are confused about FISA– Asha will straighten them out.
Plus, what does it take to be “camera ready?”

Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup*

Jack Smith responded to Judge Cannon’s jury instruction request as the Mar-a-Lago case continues to go off the rails; Trump is still arguing that he has immunity before, during, and after his presidency; plus, maybe Asha should have been a doctor.

Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation Game Night

This week: Truth Social hit the NASDAQ and its share price seems untethered from its financials; Trump gets gagged by the judge in the hush money case; plus Asha has an HOA issue.

The Barr Letter: What Questions Does it Raise? (with Barb McQuade)

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