The Trump Trial Is On, and Lordy There Are Transcripts!

Opening Arguments

Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1026

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Episode 1026

The transcript is in! The first official written record from the first trial of a former President in U.S. history was just released hours before recording, and we dig in for a first look from the first full day of proceedings (Monday April 23rd) to find out which of the 45th president's many misdeeds the court ruled that prosecutors will be allowed to bring up during cross-examination. We also indulge in some dramatic readings of each party's opening statements, and discuss what we can learn from them about the Manhattan DA's case and Trump's defense to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Much more to come!

We then check back on last week's round of Thomas Takes the Bar Exam to see how Thomas did on questions about a thieving magician and a lying philanthropist before turning to this week's challenge: an arsonist who doesn't understand how fire works.

1. People's Sandoval Notice filed 4/17/24

2. Transcript of proceedings in People v. Trump on 4/23/24

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