Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner joins Marc Elias to break down why the rule of law is hanging by a thread. They also discuss the Epstein files cover-up, DOJ ethics violations, and why we need a scorched-earth accountability effort.

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00:00 Today's Guest: Glenn Kirschner

00:41 One Year In: How is the Nation and the Rule of Law Doing?

02:47 What Does the New "Accountability Project" Look Like?

05:43 Where Will the Next Generation of Non-Political Prosecutors Come From?

07:40 Context: Glenn's History with Eric Holder and Bob Mueller

09:42 Unpacking Legal Standards: Probable Cause vs. Likelihood of Conviction

11:06 Case Study: The Sean Dunn "Sandwich Throwing" Prosecution

17:58 Accountability After Jan 6th: What Was Done Right and Wrong?

23:56 Avoiding the "Normalizing" of Political Crimes in 2029

26:19 Current Events: The Seizure of Ballots in Fulton County

28:15 Discussion: The "Presumption of Regularity" in Trump-era Courts

35:02 Is the Supreme Court Recalibrating on Executive Power?

37:21 Potential DOJ Interference in the Upcoming Election

40:13 The Epstein Files: What is Happening with the Missing Records?

47:44 Final Thoughts: What Can Everyday Americans Do to Fight Back?