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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

Deciphering Trump's Federal Indictment

Today Glenn tells us some interesting details he found reading through the indictment of Donald Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta. He gives us more info spelled out by Special Counsel Jack Smith of what Trump did with classified documents. Glenn explains the specifics in the recently unsealed federal indictment against Trump and tells where the classified documents were kept and how Trump attempted to mislead the FBI about what he had. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Jun 13, 202312 minEp. 211

Trump's Federal Indictment

Today Glenn talks about the indictment of Donald Trump in the classified documents investigation. First he explains why Trump will be tried in Florida. Many people are surprised the classified documents case will be tried in there and not in the nation's capital even though witnesses testified before a Grand Jury in Washington D.C. Then. he discusses Trump's public narrative about his innocence. He seems to have his defense ready to go on why he took classified documents to his Florida home. Gle...

Jun 10, 202346 minEp. 210

Mark Meadows Testifies to the Grand Jury

Donald Trump's attorneys met with Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team as they decide whether to charge him in the classified documents probe. Glenn wonders if they are trying to plea bargain. Then, he talks about Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff - Mark Meadows. New reports say he has testified to the Grand Jury in Jack Smith's investigation of Trump. Glenn speculates on whether he was given an immunity deal to secure his testimony against Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Jun 08, 202334 minEp. 209

The Incriminating Classified Documents Voice Memos Recorded by Trump Attorney Evan Corcoran

One of Donald Trump's lawyers - Evan Corcoran - recorded a voice memo about his representation with Trump in the classified documents case. The recordings provided insight into Corcoran's first meeting with the ex-president last year when he advised Trump to comply with the Justice Department subpoena seeking the return of all classified materials in the former president's possession. Glenn says the recordings hold important evidence for Special Counsel Jack Smith to use against Trump during his...

Jun 07, 202321 minEp. 208

Georgia D.A. Fani Willis Broadens Her Case to Include Washington DC and Other States

Federal prosecutors claim they have a recording of Donald Trump acknowledging that he kept and shared a classified military document about Iran. Glenn wonders how the D.O.J. can avoid indicting him and expect others to keep our nation's secret documents - a secret? Then, Glenn gives us three legal stories. First: the recording of Donald Trump discussing a classified military document on Iran is missing according to his lawyers. So what happened to that document? Second: Georgia D.A. Fani Willis ...

Jun 06, 202323 minEp. 207

Trump Caught on Tape Admitting He Had Secret Iran Documents That Were Classified

In this long form weekend podcast - Glenn starts off by discussing the new reporting that Donald Trump was caught on tape discussing documents he took from the White House that were still classified. This dispels Trump's excuse that his documents were all declassified. Then, Glenn wonders about the sudden rush of Republican politicians that are throwing their names into the 2024 presidential hat. Are they thinking they now have a chance because Trump is going down in flames? Next recap story is ...

Jun 03, 202343 minEp. 206

Updates on The Trump Trials

Today - Glenn gives us an update on the various trials of Donald Trump including the Georgia 2020 Election Tampering case, the continuing E. Jean Carroll Assault and Defamation case, and the New York Stormy Daniels Hush-money case. Then - Glenn puts together the many new puzzle pieces of Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 01, 202325 minEp. 205

Snitches at Mar-a-Lago and DeSantis Offers to Pardon Trump if Elected

Employees at Mar-a-Lago have been helping Federal prosecutors piece together the steps Donald Trump took to remove classified documents from a storage room after he received a subpoena for them. Glenn prepares mock closing arguments for the jury to hear if he were the prosecutor trying the case against Trump. Next, Glenn discusses Oath Keeper Leader Elmer Stuart Rhodes being sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy. Then, he talks about Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis who are now s...

May 31, 202318 minEp. 204

Trump's Lawyers Have Something To Say

Many of Donald Trump's lawyers have quit and are speaking out. Glenn says some of his attorneys are now predicting what will happen to Trump in the near future. And current attorneys for Trump have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland saying that special counsel Jack Smith is unfair and asking for a meeting. Glenn reads through the lines and analyzes the timing of the letter as an indicator how fast the case is moving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

May 30, 202317 minEp. 203

The Knotted Tangle of Trump's Numerous Attorneys

Today Glenn gives his podcast outdoors while on vacation. First up - he untangles the knotted mess of Donald Trump's numerous lawyers. With so many lawyers and so many cases it's hard to keep track of who's who - and what attorneys are in and out. Then, Glenn defines a few words you might need to know when the Trump indictments start pouring in. He explains evidentiary standards including probable cause. And finally, the standards which jurors must use to decide a verdict are different depending...

May 27, 202337 minEp. 202

Special Interview with Buddy Winston

This week - Glenn is on vacation but he recorded a special interview while he is away with stand-up comedian and comedy writer Buddy Winston. Buddy has been using humor to fight for decency, fairness, and justice in today's America. He began as a stand-up comedian, then became a monologue writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for many years. They discuss how he got his start in comedy, the difficulty of writing Trump jokes, and why a sitting president should be indicted. Look for these boo...

May 20, 202337 minEp. 201

Rudy Peddling Pardons and D.A. Fani Willis' Smackdown of Trump's Motion to Get Her Fired

Today, Glenn reads Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis' response to Donald Trump's attempt to disrupt her probe into his tampering of the 2020 election. Trump's motion is trying to get her fired, get the judge to be recused, and quash the special grand jury report. Glenn explains how she trashes Trump's motion. Then a new lawsuit brought by Noelle Dunphy (who is suing Rudy Giuliani for sexual assault and back pay) alleges that Giuliani sold presidential pardons for 2 million dollars each and s...

May 18, 202320 minEp. 200

Two Congressional Committees Denied Info Citing: "No Legislative Purpose to Ask"

The podcast today features 2 congressional committee hearings > one from the left and one from the right. First, Glenn discusses Mark Pomerantz. He's the former prosecutor who once oversaw the Manhattan D.A's investigation into former president Donald Trump's New York crimes. Glenn tells us he has now testified to the House Judiciary Committee, but things didn't work out for Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan. Next Glenn talks about the Republican billionaire mega donor Harlan Crow who has been lavis...

May 17, 202326 minEp. 199

Trump's Incriminating Town Hall and Gag Order Lessons by Judge Merchan

Glenn discusses the televised Town Hall meeting on CNN where Donald Trump let loose and spoke his mind during the broadcast. Glenn explains Trump is most likely giving prosecutors more evidence for their probe. Then Glenn talks about the Stormy Daniels hush money case. New York Judge Juan Merchan is ordering Trump to appear before him so he can explain his protective order which bars him from saying or doing certain things about the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

May 16, 202318 minEp. 198

CNN's Staged Town Hall and A Protective Order Issued for Trump

In his longform weekend podcast - Glenn discusses government reform and he runs down the legal recap of the week. First he talks about the big win for E. Jean Carroll in her sexual assault and defamation case. Trump was ordered to pay nearly 5 millions dollars to her. Then New York judge Juan Merchan placed some restrictions on what Donald Trump can say - can't say - and can't do regarding the Stormy Daniels case. Glenn thinks he will defy the judge. Next he talks about a surprising interview wi...

May 13, 202340 minEp. 197

A Donald Trump Liability

Glenn talks about Fox News host Geraldo Rivera asking former Attorney General Bill Barr if Donald Trump is fit for the White House. Glenn says it looks like Trump's flunkies around starting to turn against him. Then, accountability is FINALLY shining through the clouds. Teflon Don has lost his nickname. A New York jury has found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E Jean Carroll case. Now that Ms. Carroll has broken the ice - will other people file civil suits against him? See Pr...

May 11, 202315 minEp. 196

Snitch at Mar-a-Lago Tattles about Classified Docs and Judge Orders Trump to Zip It

Glenn discusses a new report that claims there's a mole inside Mar-a-Lago that's giving Special Counsel Jack Smith pictures and important information on Donald Trump and the classified documents in question. Then, just as Glenn predicted, a judge in New York has finally put up some guardrails around Donald Trump's big mouth - restricting what he can say and do as far as evidence in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. Glenn unpacks the judges order step by step to explain how much the former pres...

May 10, 202317 minEp. 195

Rudy Too Broke to Give Up Evidence - E. Jean Carroll Case Rests

Today Glenn talks about former Trump attorney Rudy Guiliani telling the court he is too broke to search for documents in the Ruby Freeman/ Shaye Moss lawsuit case. Next he discusses E Jean Carroll's rape and defamation civil case which has rested with no Trump defense. And finally Special Counsel Jack Smith sat in on the Federal Grand Jury during the Mike Pence testimony and Glenn says Smith’s appearance is the first known time the special counsel has attended a grand jury proceeding in the inve...

May 09, 20238 minEp. 194

Proud Boys Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy - Clarence Thomas: Justice For Sale

Once again this longform weekend podcast starts off with the legal recap of the week. Glenn begins with good news for those hoping for accountability in the January 6th attack at the Capitol as we learn the final results in the Proud Boys trial. He explains why this guilty verdict is so important. Then as Donald Trump's sexual assault and defamation trial in New York sets up for closing arguments - Glenn weighs the evidence presented and tells us what he thinks about the trial so far and what th...

May 06, 202334 minEp. 193

No Rape Mistrial for Trump and Proud Boys Jury Weighs The Evidence

This time Glenn analyzes Joe Tacopina - Donald Trump's lawyer in the E. Jean Carroll rape trial. He asked for a mistrial but was denied by Judge Lewis Kaplan. He complained the judge was being unfair by limiting the scope of questions he could ask. Then Glenn talks about the fate of 5 Proud Boys who are charged with various crimes in connection with the January 6th riots. They jurors who are still deliberating sent a note to the judge asking about the seditious conspiracy charge. Glenn explains ...

May 04, 202323 minEp. 192

Proud Boys Trial Update and Trump Cases Untangled

Today - Glenn discusses the Proud Boys trial and tells us some of the interesting, ridiculous, and important arguments their defense attorneys made to the jury. Then Glenn untangles the many legal cases pending against defendant Donald Trump. He makes reference to the Mueller Report noting - there was enough evidence back then to charge Donald Trump with obstruction but the GOP continues to bow to their donors and destroy their honor and integrity by putting blinders on for their demigod. See Pr...

May 03, 202316 minEp. 191

January 6th Probe Goes Even Deeper

Mike Pence has finally testified to the grand jury about the Capitol riots and election meddling on January 6th. Glenn explains how crucial this is in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation. Then he talks about Trump embracing a QAnon supporter (who had served time as a January 6th rioter) while he was have dinner during a campaign stop in New Hampshire. Glenn wonders if he is aiding and abetting insurrectionists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

May 02, 202314 minEp. 190

Pence Testifies About Jan 6th and Holding Congress + SCOTUS To Account

In Glenn's longform weekend podcast he talks about reform of the executive branch to make other branches accountable and the legal recap stories of the week. First up - The firing of Tucker Carlson from Fox News and the testimony of Mike Pence to the grand jury about the January 6th insurrection. Then - the most frustrating story of the week as Donald Trump continues to post insults, threats, and demeaning comments about people who are involved in his New York trials. Glenn wonders - shouldn't t...

Apr 29, 202342 minEp. 189

More News on Trump Trials in New York

Today - Glenn takes on 2 trials of Donald Trump. First he discusses New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg who has asked a judge to bar Donald Trump from using evidence from his criminal case to attack witnesses, citing what they say is the former president's history of making “harassing, embarrassing, and threatening statements” about people he's tangled with in legal disputes. Next he debates Trump's civil case with E Jean Carroll who alleges he raped her in the 1990s. The judge has now ordere...

Apr 27, 20239 minEp. 188

What Pomerantz Should Say to Jim Jordan and Fox News is Now Tuckered Out

With former New York prosecutor Mark Pomerantz preparing to testify to Jim Jordan's House Judiciary Committee about the ongoing Trump hush-money case on May 12th - Glenn has a few suggestions for Pomerantz on what his opening statement to Jordan should be. Then the firing of Tucker Carlson from Fox News AND the announcement by D.A. Fani Willis that indictments in the Georgia 2020 election tampering case are expected in July or August are a double dose of good news for those who are waiting for a...

Apr 26, 202315 minEp. 187

Fani Willis wants Fake Elector Attorney Disqualified and Alvin Bragg Agrees Mark Pomerantz Can Talk to Jim Jordan

Today Glenn talks about Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis who says she is hoping to disqualify an attorney due to misconduct. Kimberly Bourroughs Debrow, who represents 10 fake electors in Willis' 2020 election tampering probe, is accused of failing to notify her clients of potential immunity deals after they were offered last summer. Then Glenn discusses Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg who is now agreeing to let former New York prosecutor Mark Pomerantz testify about t...

Apr 25, 202322 minEp. 186

Should Congress Enact an Ethics Code for the Supreme Court and Can We Help Parolees onto the Right Path?

In this long-form weekend podcast - Glenn discusses legal reform and the legal recap of the week. First up: Glenn talks about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He's under fire after accepting luxury gifts and real estate from a billionaire GOP donor. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin is now asking Chief Justice John Roberts to testify about ethics on May 2nd but will Roberts show up? Then he discusses the Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News. It has been settled for 3 quarters of a...

Apr 22, 202358 minEp. 185

The More Fox Lies - The More Democracy Dies

This time Glenn discusses Fox News and their last-minute settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Fox has agreed to pay one of the largest known defamation settlements in U.S. history. Glenn ponders: was justice actually achieved? Then he explains - Fox's troubles are not over. There are other lawsuits pending against them, like the one being brought by Smartmatic, another voting technology company, as well as a former Fox News producer and at least one Fox shareholder. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Apr 20, 202320 minEp. 184

Justice Clarence Thomas Real Estate Bribes and E Jean Carroll Eyeball to Eyeball with Trump

This time - Glenn discusses Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas who is facing intense scrutiny after accepting luxury gifts and real estate from a billionaire GOP donor. Glenn wonders if he will face any justice. Then he talks about Donald Trump going to trial in New York on April 25th for assault and defamation of E. Jean Carroll. She claims he raped her in a department store dressing room back in the 90s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Apr 19, 202314 minEp. 183

More Depositions and More Charges Looming for Defendant Trump

Today Glenn discusses yet another deposition for Donald Trump in New York. This time it was for his civil fraud case brought by AG Laticia James. He wonders if Trump talked during his deposition - did he give Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg some new evidence for the Hush Money case? Then Glenn talks about the report that Special Counsel Jack Smith is now looking into whether Donald Trump has committed possible wire fraud and other crimes while he was in office. Could Trump's fund-raising emails be a wh...

Apr 18, 202317 minEp. 182
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