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Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

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Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney at the D.C. U.S Attorney's Office. Now you can join him for Justice Matters. Glenn brings analysis and insight to current legal issues, drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG. For three decades, Glenn argued to juries and judges, breaking down complex legal issues in clear and relatable ways. Every weekday his podcast brings that same approach to his analysis of today's troubled legal landscape.

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Episodes

NY AG Laticia James Gets Trump to Talk and Jury Kept Anonymous in Trump Rape Trial

It's the weekend and Glenn gives us his legal recap of the week - starting off with Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg suing Congressman Jim Jordan for disrupting his investigation of defendant Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. Then he discusses Trump answering questions during his deposition to Attorney General Laticia James in the New York civil fraud case. Glenn wonders if Trump talked during his deposition - did he lie under oath and commit perjury? Next, Glenn says it's even more LOSING ...

Apr 15, 202335 minEp. 181

Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg Sues Jim Jordan as He Heads to The Big Apple

Glenn discusses the suit brought by Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg to stop House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan - who recently subpoenaed a former prosecutor in the Donald Trump Hush-money case. This means House Republicans will have to defend their interference in court. Then he talks about Jim Jordan's phony hearing in New York on violent crime noting it's a publicity stunt. In reality, the hearing is a thinly veiled attempt to undermine Manhattan D. A. Alvin Bragg’s criminal case against Donald Trump...

Apr 13, 202320 minEp. 180

Trump's Winning Streak is Over

Bad news for Donald Trump who is continuing his attempts to intimidate N.Y. District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan, and their families. They aren't taking it lightly. Glenn wonders if or when the judge will issue a gag order to force him to stop. Then Glenn discusses 3 Trump stories: 1. A longshot, futile appeal was filed by Trump who is still trying to block former VP Mike Pence from testifying in the election meddling case. 2. Trump asks the judge in the E Jean Carrol case to recons...

Apr 12, 202314 minEp. 179

Bringing House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to Justice

This time Glenn talks about the latest effort from House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan as he is again trying to obstruct the New York State prosecution of Donald Trump. The he discusses the ramifications after ProPublica outed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for taking millions of dollars in luxury trips and accommodations from a hard-right Republican billionaire and failing to report them, as required, on his public financial disclosure forms. Glenn wonders: he breaking the law and if so who...

Apr 11, 202320 minEp. 178

Searching for Hope Inside a Surge of Racial Injustice

In this longform weekend podcast - Glenn talks about the injustice of the Tennessee House expelling 2 Black Democrats over their assault weapons protest and the justice of musician Steven Van Zandt who created the group Artists United Against Apartheid. Then; with so many hearings and crimes surrounding Donald Trump it gets confusing! Glenn untangles the mesh and gives us a clear timeline on what should happen next. He then talks about the returning tricks from House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan -...

Apr 08, 202337 minEp. 177

Trump Admits He Kept Classified Docs on TV Interview

Defendant Donald Trump has now been indicted on 34 felony counts in New York and Glenn unpacks the details of the huge conspiracy laid out by Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg. Then, during a recent interview with Fox's Sean Hannity - Trump admitted he did obstruct justice by keeping the classified documents that were found at Mar-a-Lago saying he had a right to do it. Glenn also explains, Trump spilled the beans on why he did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Apr 06, 202321 minEp. 176

The Trump Trial Phase Begins

While Donald Trump is being prosecuted in New York - Glenn explains he's also keeping an eye on some new interesting developments in the federal Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Then Glenn looks ahead in the future to explain what the Trump trials might include. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 05, 202317 minEp. 175

Trump's Arraignment

Glenn discusses what will happen during Trump's arraignment in Manhattan. He begins with a step by step breakdown of what to expect when the indictment is unsealed. He also explains how Trump's first indictment will make way for others to follow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 04, 202326 minEp. 174

Trump's New York Indictment

In this special weekend podcast - Glenn talks about the Trump indictment. First he begins with a step by step breakdown of what to expect on Tuesday when the indictment is unsealed. Then, he discusses what will happen during Trump's booking and arraignment. Next he lists Trump's other cases that are also looming in the near future. Will the other indictments cause a tug of war between jurisdictions? And finally, Glenn wonders how all this political landscape will affect the court's decisions in ...

Apr 01, 202351 minEp. 173

Trump's Federal Charges for Threatening Bragg - And Pence to Testify Before Grand Jury

This time Glenn points out the fact that Donald Trump's threats to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg (who's prosecuting him in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case) is not only illegal in New York state - it's also a federal crime as well. Then he discusses former Vice President Mike Pence - who's been ordered to comply with a subpoena and testify in the probe of Donald Trump's efforts to interfere in the 2020 election results. Glenn wonders if Pence will plead the 5th and if so will he be granted immunity...

Mar 30, 202317 minEp. 172

Jim Jordan's Newest Intimidation Letter - Trump Threatens Bragg with "Death and Destruction"

Today Glenn talks about congressman Jim Jordan and other house Republicans who are continuing to interfere in N.Y. D.A. Alvin Bragg's investigation of Donald Trump by sending yet another letter to him - this time he's threatening to draft legislation to block presidents from being prosecuted. Then he discusses Trump's latest social media threats to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Will the grand jury add obstruction of justice to the existing charges? See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Mar 29, 202311 minEp. 171

GOP Tries to Interfere in Trump Investigations

Glenn discusses a scathing letter from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's attorney which states Trump "created a false expectation" of his potential arrest and that the investigation is not the federal governments business. Then he talks about Trump attorney Evan Corcoran being compelled to testify against Trump in the classified documents case and how unique it is for 2 attorneys in 2 different cases to testify against their own client in court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Mar 28, 202325 minEp. 170

Trump's Violent Rhetoric Toward N.Y. D.A. and His Attorney Evan Corcoran Testifies in Classified Docs Case

In this special long form weekend podcast, Glenn talks about this week's legal recap: Trump predicting his arrest then grifting for millions of dollars - N.Y. District Attorney Alvin Bragg's response to Jim Jordan's obstructionist letter - Mike Pence's failing attempts at challenging Jack Smith's subpoena to testify about January 6th - Trump attorney Evan Corcoran testifying before the grand jury after a 'crime fraud' ruling in the classified documents probe - D.A. Fani WIllis saying she may pur...

Mar 25, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 169

A Trifecta of Prosecutors for Trump and House GOP Obstructing Justice

Glenn discusses Republican members of congress using their committees to interfere in District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal investigation of Donald Trump. Is that move an obstruction of justice? And Glenn explains Donald Trump received some bad news this week - even though it wasn't an arrest warrant - it was from 3 different courtrooms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 23, 202316 minEp. 168

DA Alvin Bragg Says: GOP Rhetoric Won’t Intimidate His Office

As we await to see if Donald Trump is indicted in New York - Glenn talks about District Attorney Alvin Bragg who is assuring his team they are safe after Trump calls for MAGA protests in Manhattan. Then Glenn discusses whether Trump will face heat from the N.Y. judge during his arraignment for inciting violence there on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 22, 202320 minEp. 167

Preparing for the First Trump Indictment and Who Will Be Second to Indict?

Glenn's prediction of a Trump indictment is finally happening. He gives details of what might play out. Then - after the first indictment for Trump in New York - will that lead to more charges being filed for other crimes he's committed and is it possible that some prosecutors are waiting to charge him - so that they won't have to be the first? Glenn explains what occurs with prosecutors behind the scenes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Mar 21, 202326 minEp. 166

Georgia Special Grand Jurors Hint at MASSIVE 2020 Election Tampering Case

In this weekend long form podcast - Glenn talks about whether New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg will be the first person to indict Donald Trump for the crimes he committed there. Then he discusses the special grand jurors investigating interference in Georgia’s 2020 elections who are now speaking out with some indications and clues to what's ahead for Donald Trump and his co-conspirators. Next Glenn's topic of reform looks into the accountability factor of charging a sitting president with ...

Mar 18, 202336 minEp. 165

Michael Cohen Testifies to the New York Grand Jury

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen has testified again before the New York grand jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Glenn discusses how Michael Cohen's testimony would play out if there is a trial. Then he talks about the likely tactics and maneuvers the attorneys might try during the possible trial of Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 16, 202322 minEp. 164

Pence Talks the Talk and Trump Mocks the Clock

Glenn talks about former Vice President Mike Pence criticizing Donald Trump and other Republicans for playing down the January 6th Capitol riot - even though he refused to testify against them. Then he discusses Trump calling for the immediate release of all insurrectionists who have been charged with or convicted of attacking the Capitol on January 6th. Some people say this is against the law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Mar 15, 202313 minEp. 163

Ivanka Trump Says "Not Me!" and Donald Trump's "Mae West" Letter

Today - Glenn discusses Ivanka Trump who is now claiming she wasn't the person responsible for fraud in the NY civil case against her family and the Trump Organization. Then he chats about the implications of what will happen next after prosecutors in New York invited former president Trump to appear before the grand jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 14, 202316 minEp. 162

What Trump WON'T Be Charged With and Glenn's First Day on MSNBC

Glenn runs down some of the bigger legal stories of the week starting with possible criminal charges which may be coming for former president Trump after he received an invitation to appear before the grand jury in New York. Then he discusses the role of Kellyanne Conway after she met with Manhattan prosecutors, who are probing Donald Trump's alleged involvement in an illegal, 2016 hush-money payment. Next, he talks about Trump's reaction after reporters asked him what he will do if he is indict...

Mar 11, 202352 minEp. 161

An Unsolved Murder and Tucker's Jan 6th Footage Sparks Bipartisan Outrage

Glenn talks about his new 2 part documentary on PEACOCK TV called "Who Killed Robert Wone? He is featured in this true crime story because many years ago Glenn investigated, indicted and tried in court the people who attempted to cover up the murder. Then he discusses Fox New Host Tucker Carlson who is being heavily criticized on both sides of the aisle for cherry picking calmer select clips from the January 6th footage while falsely stating it was a peaceful protest. See Privacy Policy at https...

Mar 09, 202321 minEp. 160

Kellyanne Conway Testimony and Trump Speaks on His Possible Indictments

Today, Glenn talks about Kellyanne Conway speaking to the Manhattan D.A. in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Then he discusses Trump's announcement at CPAC that he will stay in the 2024 presidential race if he is charged with a crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 07, 202312 minEp. 159

Trump Jan 6th Civil Suits Greenlighted and More Top Secret Docs at Mar-a Lago

In this weekend podcast Glenn runs down the legal recap of the past week. First up - He talks about the DOJ agreeing that Donald Trump can face civil lawsuits over injuries and harm from the January 6th riots. Then he discusses a ruling by the judge in Washington DC who has rejected the special privilege claims of Rep. Scott Perry to look at communications in his cell phone. Next Glenn wonders how yet again - another box of top secret documents have been found in Donald Trump's office at his res...

Mar 04, 202347 minEp. 158

Trump's Panicky Rants and Scott Perry's Judicial Denial

This time Glenn talks about Donald Trump's latest social media rants on special prosecutor Jack Smith. He explains what Trump is really trying to do in the long run. Then he discusses what's next for Pennsylvania congressman Scott Perry - who is trying to keep the contents of his cell phone hidden from the DOJ as a part of their investigation into attempts by Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election. The judge overseeing the case is not buying Perry's excuses. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Mar 02, 202321 minEp. 157

No Juror Harm to Trump and Clues on How Tough Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Will Be in Court

This time Glenn explains that despite news reports to the contrary - Georgia grand juror Emily Kohrs hasn't harmed D.A. Fani Willis' election crimes case against Trump and his associates when she spoke to reporters. Then Glenn discusses how Special Counsel Jack Smith is handling his latest subpoena to former VP Mike Pence in the probes of Donald Trump. He says it tells us many things about what type of prosecutor he will be against Pence and Trump in the upcoming court case. See Privacy Policy a...

Feb 28, 202322 minEp. 156

Special Counsel Jack Smith Circumvents Mike Pence's Bogus Privilege Plans to Avoid Testifying

In this longer weekend podcast - Glenn starts off by doing the legal recap for the week. He explains what important information we learned from the comments made by the special grand jury forewoman as she spoke to various reporters. And he discusses how Special Counsel Jack Smith has gone on the offensive in his investigation of Donald Trump by issuing subpoenas to multiple high level people in his circle including former V.P. Mike Pence. Then finally he offers some ideas on how to find ways to ...

Feb 25, 202345 minEp. 155

More Clues to Imminent Indictments in the Georgia Election Tampering Probe

Glenn ponders what Trump's reaction will be when he finds out that election crimes are being brought against him. Then he discusses the comments made by the grand jury forewoman who was making decisions about whether Donald Trump should be indicted for election crimes in Georgia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 23, 202320 minEp. 154

Predictions of Trump's Indictment and Fox Hosts Caught Lying About Election Fraud

In today's podcast - Glenn talks about the recent New York Times article (written by former prosecutors) which claims according to wording in the Georgia special grand jury report - indictments seem to be coming for Trump and/or his accomplices. Then Glenn speaks about the news that the defamation lawsuit against Fox Network by Dominion Voting Systems has brought to light that their hosts knew the election was not stolen but said so anyway in their emails and on the air. He then discusses what t...

Feb 21, 202326 minEp. 153

Trump Subpoena Palooza and GA State Grand Jury Report on Trump Election Fraud

This time Glenn recaps the legal news of the week and talks about government reform. First he discusses what will happen to the many Trump associates who have received subpoenas by the DOJ. Then he talks about the DOJ notifying some attorneys in the Matt Gaetz sex crimes investigation and he explains what might happen next for congressman Gaetz and others. Then he ponders the big news about the special purpose grand jury in GA investigating election fraud by Donald Trump and others - issuing a r...

Feb 19, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 152
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