Main Justice

Main Justice

MS NOW, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord

Episodes 228
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (6,649)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the Trump administration wields its power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.

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Moving Fast and Breaking Things

Jun 08, 2026 49m

Decisions are happening fast — and the consequences are showing. Last week, Trump announced he would nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the top post at the Justice Department, after…

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Jun 02, 2026 54m

As judges continue to weigh in, President Trump is finding that despite his litigious efforts, he can’t always get what he wants. Mary and Andrew begin this week with the latest fallout from his…

Prosecutorial Misconduct with Consequences

May 26, 2026 1h 2m

Mary and Andrew begin this week by tackling a decision by a U.S. District Judge to dismiss criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, calling the administration’s case against García a vindictive…

Liar’s Kingdom: A $1.776 Billion Theft with No Disciplinary Consequences?

May 19, 2026 51m

There’s a pattern to Andrew and Mary’s focus this week: lies, lies and more lies. They gather in-person to tackle a host of issues and to celebrate the release of Andrew’s new book, “Liar’s Kingdom.”…

Election Chaos: Callais Fallout, Virginia, Fulton County and Retribution

May 12, 2026 54m

Mary and Andrew recognize it’s been a doozy of a week. Starting with the continued fallout from the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, they focus on how much the 6-3 ruling has opened the…

Introducing WITHpod: The AI End Game

May 05, 2026 1m Bonus

AI – and coverage of it – is everywhere. But what is artificial intelligence, really, beyond the buzzword? Each week, in a special new miniseries - ‘The AI End Game’ - Chris Hayes is joined by…

A Tale of Two Comeys, SPLC Strikes Back, and a Voting Rights Act Eulogy

May 04, 2026 59m

Mary and Andrew begin this week by highlighting another questionable indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a photo of seashells that he posted on Instagram. The indictment alleges that a…

New Indictments, Charges and Decisions

Apr 28, 2026 53m

This week, Mary and Andrew follow the money from Alabama to New York to Southern Florida. They start with an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center alleging financial crimes and…

Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys

Apr 20, 2026 58m

Mary and Andrew begin this week by welcoming former Assistant US Attorney Sunita Doddamani. A 20-year civil servant with an impeccable record of service, Sunita is one of the prosecutors who was…

Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”

Apr 14, 2026 57m

In the wake of Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary—an autocratic leader backed by both Vladamir Putin and Donald Trump—Mary and Andrew call on an expert to give context to Peter Magyar’s…

The Strategy of a Lawless Regime

Apr 07, 2026 57m

There’s a lot to unpack this week, not least of which being the President’s open suggestion of committing war crimes against Iran. Mary and Andrew begin by underscoring the Geneva Conventions…

DOJ F-Ups: Michael Flynn, Minnesota, and ICE

Mar 31, 2026 53m

While much of the news is rightfully focused on the ongoing war with Iran, Mary and Andrew pull the threads on some consequential legal news that’s not getting as much attention. They start with…

Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting

Mar 24, 2026 54m

Amid an unrelenting news cycle, one story really hit hard for both Mary and Andrew this week: the passing of former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Both hosts worked with him: Mary in the DC US…

A Matter of Pretext

Mar 17, 2026 52m

Last week, Judge James Boasberg checked in the Justice Department by quashing two subpoenas against Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell, intended to pressure him into "voting for lower interest…

Usurping Power

Mar 10, 2026 56m

Today's episode begins with a breakdown of the Justice Department’s about-face on four cases brought after Trump targeted several law firms through executive action. As Mary and Andrew discussed last…

Legal Madlibs

Mar 04, 2026 1h 5m

Initial shock has given way to grave concerns as the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran continue, stepping both countries into a war without a clear goal, end date or exit strategy. To help explain…

The Bulwark of Liberty

Feb 24, 2026 55m

Last week, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's expansive tariffs, ruling that they exceeded the authority given to him by Congress. The 6-3 decision saw conservative Justices Gorsuch,…

“Horsefeathers!”

Feb 17, 2026 58m

Last week, a grand jury refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video they made addressing service members’ duty to refuse illegal orders. Mary and Andrew hold little back as they discuss…

Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”

Feb 12, 2026 5m Bonus

“MS NOW Presents: Clock It” is an invitation to the liveliest and most informed groupchat in your feed. Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are long-time political powerhouses. And they…

Who's Bearing the Consequences?

Feb 10, 2026 58m

Andrew and Mary are often inundated with news out of the Justice Department, but one item that really caught their attention this week was the DOJ’s appeal to the Supreme Court to toss out Steve…

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Main Justice has published 228 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in News, Politics.

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