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The Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | A Baker’s Dozen (feat Hugo Lowell) | 6/21/2022Tuesday, June 21st, 2022In the Hot Notes: the fourth committee hearing on the attempted coup is today at 1 PM ET; a DeSantis judge committed a crime by lying on her state Supreme Court application; a federal judge rejects a Proud Boys motion for pretrial release; and the fascist Texas Republican platform has been released; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowellFluffy Butt Rescue mini-doc:https://youtu.be/3SYrOq-Aa3o Federal workers...2025-06-2233 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | The Committee Goes Prime Time (feat. Hugo Lowell) | May 24, 2022Tuesday, May 24th, 2022In the Hot Notes: the 1/6 committee has announced its hearing schedule for June; an ashamed Russian diplomat resigns his post in protest of Putin’s war; the House ethics committee launches an investigation into Madison Cawthorn for insider trading and sexual misconduct; and the Sussman Durham trial is well underway; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Mega Happy Hour Zoom Call - you can interact with not just me and Harry Dunn, An...2025-05-2533 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Subpoena Fingers (feat. Hugo Lowell) | originally 5/13/2022May 13th, 2022Donald Trump is under federal investigation for those 15 boxes of classified documents he stole; five Republican members of Congress have been subpoenaed by the 1/6 committee; Congresswoman Katie Porter raises concerns about a Trump bribery scheme; and there’s a giant black hole at the center of the galaxy; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re g...2025-05-1043 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Completely Devoid of Any Useful Detail (feat. Hugo Lowell) | May 2, 2022Monday, May 2nd, 2022In the Hot Notes: A New York judge denied Donald’s request to end his $10K dollar a day contempt fine; new Hannity texts to Meadows are leaked, the Justice Department has officially challenged Alabama’s law criminalizing transgender health care for minors; Trump allies illegally breached voting systems in 8 states; and Eastman will hand over another 10K pages of evidence to the 1/6 committee; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Follow Our Guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Federal workers - feel...2025-05-0439 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Operation REPO (feat. Hugo Lowell) | 3/17/2022Thursday, March 17th, 2022In the Hot Notes: Biden identifies 50 Russian elites as targets in a global hunt to seize assets after Zelensky addresses a joint session of Congress; a judge orders the DoJ to produce documents in the Steve Bannon contempt case; the 1/6 Committee obtains the Proud Boys’ documentary crew footage; the DoJ charges five people for targeting US residents critical of Beijing; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Federal workers - feel free to email me at...2025-03-1635 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellWhat is Elon Musk’s MotivationHugo Lowell is joined by Teddy Schleifer from the New York Times to discuss Elon Musk's influence on the federal government through his initiative, Doge. The conversation explores Musk's core political team, his motivations for engaging with government agencies, the challenges faced by Doge, and the future plans for agency engagement. Schleifer provides insights into the structure of Musk's team, the dynamics of his political influence, and the implications of his actions within the public sector.2025-02-1118 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellTrump's Return To DCHugo Lowell and Susan Glasser discuss the significant changes and challenges in Trump's second term as president. They explore the implications of his executive orders, the firing of inspectors general, the controversial stance on birthright citizenship, and the politicization of the Justice Department. The discussion highlights Trump's approach to governance, his relationship with various agencies, and the potential consequences of his actions on the political landscape. To lightin the mood a little Andrew Zucker discusses the vibrant new dining scene in Washington DC, highlighting several notable restaurants that have recently opened. He shares insights on how the...2025-01-2831 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellThe Truth About Pam Bondi with Dave AronbergHugo is joined this week by Dave Aronberg .The conversation delves into the implications of Pam Bondi's potential role as Attorney General, her confirmation hearing, and her past work on the opioid crisis. The discussion highlights the influence of Trump on her nomination, the dynamics with Cash Patel, and the challenges she may face in maintaining the integrity of the Justice Department while navigating political pressures. Insights into her professional history and media presence are also explored, providing a comprehensive view of her capabilities and potential actions in office.2025-01-1822 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Pnut Gingrich (feat. Hugo Lowell) | Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023In the Hot Notes: we have breaking news from Hugo Lowell about the independent private investigators the Trump team hired to search his other properties; the Fulton County Special Grand Jury has issued its report and I think it will be made public; George Santos is now facing an FEC complaint; Scott Perry declines to recuse himself from investigating the investigation into him; classified documents were found in Biden’s old office; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Su...2025-01-1233 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellTrump trial ends in a whimper with Katie PhangKatie Phang and Hugo Lowell delve into the complexities surrounding the special counsel's report, the jurisdictional issues raised by Judge Cannon, and the implications of the DOJ's strategies in the ongoing legal battles involving Trump and his associates. They discuss the potential release of the report, the role of redactions, and the broader political ramifications of the legal proceedings. The conversation also touches on the recent sentencing of Trump and the perceived lack of consequences, highlighting the challenges of achieving justice in high-profile cases. 2025-01-1135 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellWill The FBI Survive Trump with Frank FigliuzziHugo Lowell and Frank Figliuzzi discuss the implications of Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI. They explore Patel's partisan background, concerns over potential abuses of power, and the impact of political loyalty on investigations. The discussion highlights the importance of checks and balances within the FBI and the role of the Washington Field Office. They also address the challenges of conducting background checks on political appointees and the potential consequences of a partisan FBI director.2024-12-1232 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellThe Fall Of Damascus with Patricia ZengerleHugo and Patricia delve into the complexities of US foreign policy regarding Syria, the implications of Russia's involvement, and the evolving political dynamics surrounding military aid and confirmation hearings for key appointments. Patricia Zengerle provides insights into the historical context of US actions in Syria, the challenges posed by Russia's military presence, and the shifting attitudes within the US Senate regarding military funding and support for Ukraine. The discussion also touches on the domestic political landscape, particularly the confirmation process for Pete Hegseth and the potential ramifications of his nomination. 2024-12-0931 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Dial W for Willard (feat Hugo Lowell) | Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021In the Hot Notes: the 1/6 Select Committee will vote Wednesday to refer former DoJ official Jeffrey Clark for criminal contempt of congress, the DoJ has filed to oppose Bannon’s request to release evidence to the public; Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Governor of Texas; a little bit of schadenfreude for you; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our Guest:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowellhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/hugo-lowell  Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://msw...2024-12-0126 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellJack Smith’s Cases Dismissed with Tim ParlatoreHugo Lowell and Timothy Parlatore discuss the recent dismissal of legal cases against Trump, the implications of these decisions, and the broader issues of prosecutorial conduct within the Justice Department. They analyze the legal landscape following the election, the rationale behind the dismissal of cases, and the potential consequences for the DOJ moving forward. Additionally, they delve into allegations surrounding Boris Epstein and his influence within Trump's inner circle. 2024-11-2631 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellThe Inside Scoop From Trump World with Katie PhangHugo Lowell and Katie Phang discuss Trump’s recent rally, celebrity endorsements, and early voting. They analyze media coverage, political outrage, and Biden’s gaffes. Predicting election night and Trump’s strategies, they delve into Trump’s campaign legal landscape, including Georgia’s Supreme Court decisions, Bannon’s influence, and potential legal challenges. They also discuss presidential immunity, women’s voting behavior, and election night expectations, reflecting the shifting political landscape and women’s crucial role in shaping the outcome.2024-11-0240 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellIf Trump Wins, It Won’t Be Because Of Elon MuskIn this episode of Highly Conflicted, host Hugo Lowell discuss the latest comments from Donald Trump regarding Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, labeling them as enemies from within. Hugo analyzes Trump's controversial statements about wanting generals like Hitler's and his intention to fire special counsel Jack Smith.  Shifting to the Trump campaign's strategy, focusing on voter turnout and the challenges faced by America PAC in their ground game efforts. As the election approaches, Hugo highlight Trump's emphasis on immigration as a key message in his final rallies, while also considering the implications of early voting trends among Republicans. 2024-10-2629 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHow Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy The ElectionIn this episode of Highly Conflicted, hosts Hugo Lowell and Katie Phang discuss the significant influence of Elon Musk on Donald Trump's campaign, particularly focusing on Musk's financial contributions and political ambitions. They explore the implications of campaign funding strategies, the emoluments clause violations associated with Trump's business practices, and the challenges faced by undecided voters. The conversation also delves into the role of billionaire donors in shaping political landscapes and Musk's potential data harvesting efforts to bolster his political influence.2024-10-1939 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellIs Trump Desperate For Good News ?In this episode of Highly Conflicted, Hugo Lowell discusses the current state of Trump's presidential campaign as it enters the final stretch before the election. He highlights the challenges faced by Trump, including accusations of cozying up to Putin and the impact of Kamala Harris's media presence. The internal dynamics of Trump's campaign are explored, particularly the roles of key advisors and the strategies being employed to minimize distractions. The conversation also touches on the implications of Trump's foreign relations and the potential national security concerns that may arise from his actions. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of...2024-10-1227 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellWhy Trump Loves Fake Endorsements with Katie PhangHugo Lowell is joined this week by Katie Phang, they delve into the implications of January 6th on Trump's current political landscape. They discuss Jack Smith's filing regarding Trump's actions and the role of Mike Pence, the legal ramifications of Trump's behavior, and the ongoing fake electors scheme. The conversation also touches on the political fallout from recent debates and Trump's lack of endorsements, particularly among youth voters. The episode highlights the intersection of law and politics as Trump navigates the final stretch of the presidential race.2024-10-0547 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellWhat Elon Really Wants From TrumpHugo Lowell discusses the current state of Trump's campaign, focusing on his debate strategies, personal grievances, and the critical role of Pennsylvania in the upcoming election. The conversation also highlights the influence of Elon Musk and his America PAC in Trump's ground game and how Trump is preoccupied with various micro dramas rather than his campaign.2024-09-2823 minBattlegroundBattlegroundS1E41: TikTok Politics: Battling for Votes in a Divided AmericaWith 42 days until the election, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is coming down to turnout efforts in key battleground states. We dig into Republicans' concerns over Trump's ground game, how pocketbook issues are swaying undecided voters in Michigan, and alarming new polls showing many voters may not accept the election results. Plus, the innovative ways both campaigns are using TikTok to reach new voters. Guests include The Guardian's Hugo Lowell, Bridge Michigan's Jordyn Hermani, USA Today's Erin Mansfield, and The Washington Post's Drew Harwell. Hosted by S.E. Cupp. Learn more about your ad...2024-09-2624 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellTrump's Terrible Ground GameIn this episode of Highly Conflicted, Hugo Lowell discusses the Trump campaign's strategies as they approach the 2024 election. The conversation focuses on the challenges faced in battleground states, particularly regarding the ground game and local news strategies. Additionally, the role of far-right figure Laura Loomer is explored, highlighting her influence and connection to Trump despite not being a formal part of the campaign. More from Hugo Lowell: The Guardian | YouTube | Twitter 2024-09-2022 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellSpilling The Tea On the Debate DisasterHugo Lowell discusses the aftermath of the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, highlighting the Trump campaign's internal struggles and the implications for their ground game strategy as the election approaches. Hugo delves into Trump's debate performance, the campaign's lack of a solid ground game, and the psychological state of Trump as he faces mounting pressure.2024-09-1625 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellWill Trump Be Sentenced to JailHugo Lowell and Katie Phang discuss various topics related to the Trump legal cases. They cover the Manhattan DA's case, the DC case, and the actions of Trump's legal team. They also touch on the delay in sentencing, the possibility of jail time, and the strategies employed by Trump's lawyers. Overall, they provide insights into the legal challenges faced by Trump and the implications for his presidency.  Hugo & Katie also discuss the recent legal developments surrounding Donald Trump and his legal team. They analyze the wins and losses Trump has experienced in various cases and speculate on the future o...2024-09-1045 minHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted with Hugo LowellHighly Conflicted TrailerHighly Conflicted Trailer with Hugo Lowell & Katie Phang2024-09-0801 mintommwtommwDay 2511: Overcast Late start but cool temps and overcast convinced me to take the walk anyway. I talked about Rim Jumper and P D Ball’s Princess Cayce series. Zola versus Grav and Hugo. Fallout 4. Why The Librarians may not be working for me and why I can’t watch Outer Range or Black Mirror. 2024-08-2123 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyThe Back Room with Andy OstroyHugo LowellHugo Lowell is an award-winning Senior Political Correspondent at The Guardian, covering the intersection of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and the US Department of Justice. He regularly appears on MSNBC as a political and legal affairs analyst. His reporting has been recognized through appearances on NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CBS, the PBS NewsHour and BBC News. He is a recipient of the National Press Club's Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism and was a Paul Miller Fellow with the National Press Foundation. Hugo joins me for an in-depth discussion on the release this past week...2024-08-0540 minUnJustifiedUnJustifiedEpisode 85 | Prepare to be Underwhelmed (feat. Hugo Lowell)The immunity question will be in Judge Chutkin’s court very soon. It’s unlikely that we’ll get a public hearing to decide what evidence is admissible.In Florida, Judge Cannon denied  de Oliviera’s motion to dismiss based on selective and vindictive prosecution.Plus, listener questions and more!Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell  Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Pr...2024-07-141h 10Justice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerTrump's Lawyers Plan to STOP Judge Chutkan's Jan. 6th Evidentiary HearingsIn new reporting by Hugo Lowell of the Guardian, it turns out, "Trump plans to block Hearings in January 6 case before 2024 election." It's no surprise that Donald Trump desperately wants to stop the dozens of Republican witnesses who testified about his crimes to the DC grand jury - from testifying publicly at the hearings Judge Tanya Chutkan will hold now that the Supreme Court is returning the case to her. Glenn reviews why Trump and his lawyers will fail in their attempts to stop these hearings from being conducted prior to the November election.If you're interested...2024-07-1211 minJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerTrump's Lawyers Plan to STOP Judge Chutkan's Jan. 6th Evidentiary HearingsIn new reporting by Hugo Lowell of the Guardian, it turns out, "Trump plans to block Hearings in January 6 case before 2024 election." It's no surprise that Donald Trump desperately wants to stop the dozens of Republican witnesses who testified about his crimes to the DC grand jury - from testifying publicly at the hearings Judge Tanya Chutkan will hold now that the Supreme Court is returning the case to her. Glenn reviews why Trump and his lawyers will fail in their attempts to stop these hearings from being conducted prior to the November election.If you're interested...2024-07-1211 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberDemocrats turn attacks to Project 2025MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 9, and reports on Project 2025, Donald Trump's latest move to dodge prosecution in his coup case, and Joe Biden's uphill battle to gain back support following the debate. Skye Perryman, David Jolly, Ankush Khardori, Hugo Lowell, Juanita Tolliver, and Molly Ball join.2024-07-1041 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | A Baker’s Dozen (feat. Hugo Lowell) | 6/21/2024Tuesday, June 21st, 2022In the Hot Notes: the fourth committee hearing on the attempted coup is today at 1 PM ET; a DeSantis judge committed a crime by lying on her state Supreme Court application; a federal judge rejects a Proud Boys motion for pretrial release; and the fascist Texas Republican platform has been released; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for...2024-06-2230 minTalking FedsTalking FedsA Man of Many Convictions One last week of trial brings a final Talking Feds episode with a roundtable of great reporters who were among the few in the courtroom, Jon Alter, Maggie Haberman, and Hugo Lowell. We break down the dramatic differences b/t the trial as reported in the media and as it actually was, zeroing in on the chief reasons for the DA’s decisive victory and focusing in turn on the lawyers, the judge, and the jury. We then take up Trump’s crazed response and consider what it portends for the next 5 months.See Privacy Policy at http...2024-06-0353 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Subpoena Fingers (feat. Hugo Lowell) | originally 5/13/2022Friday, May 13th, 2022Donald Trump is under federal investigation for those 15 boxes of classified documents he stole; five Republican members of Congress have been subpoenaed by the 1/6 committee; Congresswoman Katie Porter raises concerns about a Trump bribery scheme; and there’s a giant black hole at the center of the galaxy; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to Mu...2024-05-1143 minWhat A DayWhat A DayTrump Takes ‘It All In’ At Hush Money TrialThursday was Day 10 of former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial in Manhattan. Before testimony resumed, Justice Juan Merchan held a second hearing on new allegations that Trump violated his gag order. Later, Keith Davidson, a lawyer for Stormy Daniels, walked the jury through the deal he brokered between Trump and the adult film star in exchange for her silence. Hugo Lowell, political investigations reporter for The Guardian, shares the latest details from inside the courthouse.And in headlines: Hamas officials said they would meet with negotiators in Egypt to continue talks for a ceasefire in...2024-05-0315 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberTabloid publisher David Pecker testifies in Trump trialMSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 23, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance, Lachlan Cartwright, Hugo Lowell and Molly Jong-Fast join.2024-04-2441 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansRefried Beans | Stupid Coups Incorporated (feat.Hugo Lowell) Originally 3/25/2022Friday, March 25, 2022In the Hot Notes: The select committee on January 6th is in possession of more than three months of text messages between Ginni Thomas and Mark Meadows; the 1/6 committee will vote to hold Scavino and Navarro in criminal contempt; Bannon crafts his defense in the criminal contempt case against him; Donald files a lawsuit against the world; the 1/6 committee expands its probe into the RNC emails that defrauded donors ahead of the attack on the Capitol; another coup lawyer sues the committee; Ukraine destroys a large Russian warship; and Biden announces new sanctions against Russia...2024-03-2448 minTalking FedsTalking FedsA Country for Old Men The preliminaries ended abruptly this week, and we suddenly find ourselves at the starting line for the general election. Robert Costa, Hugo Lowell, & Tara Setmayer join Harry to break down the pivotal events that brought us here – Trump’s rout of Haley on Super Tuesday and Biden’s rousing SOTU. Trump’s triumph sharpened the stakes of his delay strategy for his several pending criminal cases, but other than the imminent Manhattan case, the prospects for a trial before November look touch-and-go.More information on Talking San Diego: www.talkingsandiego.netSee Privacy P...2024-03-111h 05The BreakdownThe BreakdownJune 1, 2023 | Guest: Hugo LowellDeSantis stumbles, Trump's legal troubles, and more! Special guest reporter Hugo Lowell joins The Breakdown with Tara Setmayer to discuss the Trump DOJ investigation.2023-12-2941 minThe BreakdownThe BreakdownJuly 14, 2022 | Guest: Hugo LowellThe Breakdown is live hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell has covered every breath of the Jan. 6 hearings. Hear about a big scoop? Probably came from him. He joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to preview next week’s finale. Watch The Breakdown, Thursday at 7p ET.Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!FOLLOW Rick WilsonTWITTER: @TheRickWilsonFOLLOW Tara SetmayerTWITTER: @TaraSetmayer DONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/paypal FOLL...2023-12-2751 minThe BreakdownThe BreakdownMay 31, 2022 | Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonThe Breakdown is live w/ guest Hugo LowellThe January 6th public hearings loom. Explosive game changer? Or more of the same? Guardian Washington Bureau reporter Hugo Lowell joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to help us make sense of the coming chaos. Don’t miss a moment – watch now, share on social media, and follow The Lincoln Project below. Join the fight at LincolnProject.us! FOLLOW Hugo LowellTWITTER: @HugoLowell DONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/paypal FOLLOW LINCOLN PROJECTTWITTER: https://bit.ly/3zwZFva INSTAGRAM: https://bit...2023-12-2537 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberColorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off the state's 2024 ballotMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, December 19, and reports on the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling barring Trump from the 2024 ballot. Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Glenn Kirschner, Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal and Lisa Rubin join.2023-12-2011 minCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnEpisode 150 | Face Your El GuapoThis episode: Trump’s New York gag orders have been reinstated; closing arguments for the NY civil fraud trial have been set for January 11th; Barbara Jones– monitor assigned to the Trump Organization– has an update for the court that includes Trump withdrawing tens of millions of dollars, some of which went to *drumroll* pay income taxes. In Fulton County, Trump is trying to get his case thrown out on 1st Amendment grounds; Meadows; Rudy, and Trump will not be offered any plea deals; Trevian Kutti may have engaged in some witness intimidation.Plus, Keneth Chesebr...2023-12-061h 01The Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberNew coup details revealed to DOJ prosecutorsMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, November 28, reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump’s trials. Plus, Melber reports on a special shout out from Rapper Dave East. Bill Kristol, Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell and Aaron David Miller join.2023-11-2941 minTalking FedsTalking FedsLeaning Tower of Trumps It’s a week of stock-taking as well as explanation of the Trump developments on half a dozen separate fronts. With a fantastic panel of leading commentators – Norm Eisen, Hugo Lowell, and Jen Rubin, – we canvass the events of the week, especially in the NY fraud trial, but also double back to the nuanced, and largely under-appreciated, takeaways from recent events, involving Meadows and immunity, Trump’s motions in the Jan 6 case, Fulton County pleas, 14th Am §3, the Mar-A-Lago case, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...2023-11-061h 03Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJonathan V. Last, Hugo Lowell & Lt. Gov. Sabina MatosJonathan V. Last of The Bulwark elucidates the schadenfreude inherent in today's politics. Hugo Lowell of The Guardian details Trump's numerous legal challenges. Rhode Island’s Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos discusses her bid to fill Congressman Cicilline’s seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-0153 minVelshiVelshiTRUMP & OUR FRAGILE DEMOCRACYAli Velshi and is joined by Political Investigations Reporter with The Guardian Hugo Lowell, former Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), Assistant Professor of Law at Widener University Quinn Yeargain, State Rep. Tanya Miller (D-GA), Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University, Fred Smith, Jr., Opinion Writer at Washington PostJennifer Rubin, Political Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein, Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Jim Carlton, Senior Adviser at The Lincoln Project Stuart Stevens, Host of MSNBC’S ‘Politics Nation’ Rev. Al Sharpton 2023-08-211h 24Rick Wilson\'s The Enemies ListRick Wilson's The Enemies ListThe Political Herpes and Metastasizing Cancer of Donald TrumpOn The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Hugo Lowell, a political investigations reporter for the Guardian. Hugo dives into the legal cases against Donald Trump, noting the existential threats they pose and the conflict of interest between Trump's lawyer and Boris Epshteyn. Rick and Hugo also discuss the Republican primary race, Trump's campaign, and the implosion of Ron DeSantis' campaign. Lastly, they criticize McConnell and Holmes for giving the Republican Party the 'political herpes' and 'metastasizing cancer' that is Donald Trump.Timstamps:[00:00:01] Trump in legal drama: Indictment four coming soon.[00:02:27...2023-08-1632 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberGA grand jury meets on Trump election caseMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s probes. Plus, hear Melber’s special report on how Trump’s criminal exposure is tied to “all his lawyers.” Sam Olens and Hugo Lowell join.2023-08-1540 minVelshiVelshiIMPENDING CHARGES?Charles Coleman is in for Ali Velshi and is joined by NBC’s Steve Patterson, Political Investigations Reporter at The Guardian Hugo Lowell, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Fmr. U.S. Attorney Carol Lam, Fmr. Representative Joe Walsh (R-IL), Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project Rick Wilson, Reporter for ProPublica Brett Murphy, Senior Writer at Slate Mark Joseph Stern, Fmr. Asst. Watergate Special Prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, Executive Director & Founder at James Madison Project Mark Zaid, Producer at The Rachel Maddow Show Steve Benen, Founder of Rilax Strategies Rina Shah, Rapper Bun B, Professor of African American Studies at Har...2023-08-141h 27The Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberReport: Trump lawyers turning on each otherMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 30, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, the debt limit deal, and Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign. Zach Despart, Andrew Warren, Molly Jong-Fast, David Jolly, and Hugo Lowell join.2023-05-3141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberReport: Mar-A-Lago worker provided DOJ new details in Trump docs caseJason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 26 and reports on new New York Times reporting indicating a Mar-A-Lago worker helped move boxes into a storage room one day before the DOJ came looking for classified docs. Plus, Ron DeSantis facing new corruption scandal as officials in his office are accused of crossing ethical lines and pressuring Florida lobbyists for campaign cash. Elie Mystal, Hugo Lowell and Michael Steele join.2023-05-2741 minThe Beat with Ari MelberThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump criminal probes intensifyMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 22, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, the debt ceiling fight, and the GOP 2024 primary. Rick Wilson, Molly Jong-Fast, Derrick Johnson, Hugo Lowell, and Neal Katyal join.2023-05-2340 minVelshiVelshiHow History Will Remember TrumpAli Velshi is joined by Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter at NBC News, Elizabeth Holtzman, Former Congresswoman – Judiciary Committee member who voted to impeach Nixon, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History NYU,  Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer The Atlantic, Hugo Lowell, Political Investigations Reporter The Guardian, Carol Lam, Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, Joyce Vance, Former U.S. Attorney, Peter Beinart, Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian. 2023-04-021h 26The Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectThe Indictment That Never Came...Oh Wait! (with Hugo Lowell) Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Political Investigations Reporter for The Guardian. They discuss the latest in the Trump indictment narrative, the dangers of Trump’s seemingly productive 2024 campaign team, and what Ron DeSantis is already getting wrong in regards to his yet-to-be-announced presidential campaign. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-3027 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectThe Indictment That Never Came...Oh Wait! (with Hugo Lowell) Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Political Investigations Reporter for The Guardian. They discuss the latest in the Trump indictment narrative, the dangers of Trump’s seemingly productive 2024 campaign team, and what Ron DeSantis is already getting wrong in regards to his yet-to-be-announced presidential campaign. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-3027 minPolitics Weekly AmericaPolitics Weekly AmericaTrump stays out of handcuffs – for now: Politics Weekly America podcastLast weekend, Donald Trump predicted he would be arrested. This has yet to happen. So why did he bring attention to a hush money case that could put him in handcuffs soon? Jonathan Freedland and Hugo Lowell discuss why Donald Trump might still face criminal charges next week, and why it might actually benefit his campaign2023-03-2427 minCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnEpisode 113 - Sleep Number - 36,000This week Allison and Pete discuss: Trump’ imminent indictment; more about the arrest of Guo Wengui; Trump’s latest delay tactics in Fulton County, GA; and the investigation into possible money laundering by Truth Social.Hugo Lowell - Political Investigations Reporter at The Guardianhttps://twitter.com/hugolowellFollow our hosts on TwitterAllison Gillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcast:ht...2023-03-221h 06Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnEpisode 113 - Sleep Number - 36,000This week Allison and Pete discuss Trump’s imminent indictment; more about the arrest of Guo Wengui; Trump’s latest delay tactics in Fulton County, GA; and the investigation into possible money laundering by Truth Social. Hugo Lowell - Political Investigations Reporter at The Guardianhttps://twitter.com/hugolowell Follow our hosts on TwitterAllison Gillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote Pete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzok The Podcast:https://twitter.com/aisl...2023-03-2259 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastSamantha Power, Rep. Jim Himes & Hugo LowellCongressman Jim Himes explains to us why Washington, DC should make laws for itself. Then USAID's Samantha Power talks to us about the war in Ukraine as it enters year two and a post-earthquake Turkey. Plus, Hugo Lowell gives us a wrap-up of CPAC and Trump's controversial speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-0659 minMerrimack Warrior HockeyMerrimack Warrior HockeyHugo Ollas Postgame (02/25/23)Merrimack SO G Hugo Ollas was the Warrior of the Game with 36 saves in the 2-0 win over No. 19/20 UMass-Lowell.2023-02-2604 minUnJustifiedUnJustifiedEpisode 11 - Mike Pence Subpoena (feat. Barb McQuade; Hugo Lowell)This week: Former Vice President Mike Pence receives a subpoena from the Special Counsel’s Office; the DoJ and ODNI offer Congress a briefing on their risk assessment of the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago; the looming indictment from Fani Willis could have ripple effects on the Special Counsel probe; Rep. Scott Perry’s secret privilege battle over the contents of his phone; and more.Follow our guest:Barb McQuadeLaw Professor; Former US Attorneyhttps://twitter.com/barbmcquadeHugo LowellInvestigative Repo...2023-02-121h 11The Daily BeansThe Daily BeansPnut Gingrich (feat. Hugo Lowell)Tuesday, January 10th, 2023Today, in the Hot Notes: we have breaking news from Hugo Lowell about the independent private investigators the Trump team hired to search his other properties; the Fulton County Special Grand Jury has issued its report and I think it will be made public; George Santos is now facing an FEC complaint; Scott Perry declines to recuse himself from investigating the investigation into him; classified documents were found in Biden’s old office; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Follow our Guest:Hugo Lowellhttps://twitter.co...2023-01-1036 minPolitics Weekly AmericaPolitics Weekly AmericaTrump should face criminal charges, January 6 panel concludes: Politics Weekly AmericaOn Monday, the House January 6 select committee held its final meeting, voting to formally adopt the report it had been working on for the last 18 months, referring the former president and some of his top advisers to the justice department for efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Hugo Lowell about what the committee found and what is likely to happen next2022-12-2022 minUnJustifiedUnJustifiedEpisode 1 - The ScopeIn the first episode, Allison and Andy cover the differences between the current Special Counsel, Jack Smith, and the previous Special Counsel, Robert Mueller, in terms of scope and purview. They discuss the 11th Circuit’s ruling in the Special Master case with Hugo Lowell; plus Richey factors and jurisdiction; the two Pats testify (separately), and they dispel some myths about the new Congress’ ability to choke funding to the investigation.Follow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3gRNCnrCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Fo...2022-12-0458 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRo Khanna, Tim Miller & Hugo LowellCongressman Ro Khanna stops by to talk what the Democrats can do in the lame-duck session of congress. The Bulwark’s Tim Miller talks to us about the Colorado Springs shooting and his recent encounter with Steve Bannon. The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell runs us through Trump’s innumerable legal woes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-2354 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectTrump Has Announced and 2024 Has Begun with Hugo Lowell Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Political Enterprise Reporter for The Guardian. They discuss what to expect in a Republican controlled House, Donald Trump’s decision to announce his 2024 presidential run and the resulting response, and what the appointment of the DOJ's special counsel means for not only Trump’s campaign…but the campaigns of the other GOP presidential hopefuls. Plus, for those planning to challenge Trump for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024…has the window to declare already passed? If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. 2022-11-2339 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectTrump Has Announced and 2024 Has Begun with Hugo Lowell Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Political Enterprise Reporter for The Guardian. They discuss what to expect in a Republican controlled House, Donald Trump’s decision to announce his 2024 presidential run and the resulting response, and what the appointment of the DOJ's special counsel means for not only Trump’s campaign…but the campaigns of the other GOP presidential hopefuls. Plus, for those planning to challenge Trump for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024…has the window to declare already passed? If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. 2022-11-2339 miniGen PoliticsiGen PoliticsHugo LowellHosts Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Hugo Lowell, political enterprise reporter for The Guardian, to talk about all things Trump. What’s the state of the investgiations into Trump? Will he be indicted? How does the January 6th Committee’s work get impacted after the midterm elections? We ask all these questions and more.  Get More From Hugo Lowell: Twitter | The Guardian Get more form Jill and Victor Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics 2022-11-1650 minTHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVETHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!! Deranged Trump Will Unleash MAGA Violence as Indictment Looms + A Conversation with Hugo LowellMea Culpa welcomes back, the groundbreaking, congressional reporter, Hugo Lowell. Lowell reports on Washington Politics for the Guardian. And has broken a number of high-profile stories about the January 6th committee’s investigation, including several scoops pertaining to Mark Meadows, the “war room” at the Willard Hotel and insider facts such as; Trump ordering his advisors NOT to comply with January 6 committee subpoenas. Lowell regularly appears as a political analyst on MSNBC. And is often a guest on Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Velshi and All In with Chris Hayes. His reporting has been cited in the Washin...2022-10-031h 20VelshiVelshiA Never Before Aired Conversation with Margaret AtwoodAli Velshi is joined by Ryan Reilly, Justice Reporter at NBC News Digital, Eddie Glaude, Jr. Professor and Chair of the Dept. of African American Studies at Princeton University, Joanne Freeman, Professor of History & American Studies at Yale University, Dr. Daniel James Baker, Executive Director of Lenox Hill Hospital, Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Amb. Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) Illinois, Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian, Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, and Margaret Atwood, Author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale 2022-09-051h 24Never Sell Ice to EskimosNever Sell Ice to EskimosLowell TaubAfter a 24-year career representing some of the biggest stars in sports, Taub returned to his entrepreneurial roots and launched Stoked in 2020. Taub represents a roster of Olympic, Action Sports and Iconic athletes including the best skateboarder (Nyjah Huston), snowboarder (Chloe Kim) and surfer (John John Florence) in the world. Taub focuses on creating “off-the-field” revenue opportunities for his clients including endorsement, appearance, social media, licensing, and equity/ownership partnerships. Stoked launched a talent advisory practice that advises brands on their talent ambassador procurement, including NOBULL and Hugo Boss.Taub began his career at If Management in 1996, repr...2022-08-3139 minThe ConversationThe ConversationIs Trump Being Investigated?David Shuster hosts. "Forced Change" documentary filmmaker Rennnik Soholt discusses his film and the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Guardian Congressional Reporter Hugo Lowell gives updates on the latest DOJ investigations into Donald Trump.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-0326 minFood ConnectedFood ConnectedLowell TaubAfter a 24-year career representing some of the biggest stars in sports, Taub returned to his entrepreneurial roots and launched Stoked in 2020. Taub represents a roster of Olympic, Action Sports and Iconic athletes including the best skateboarder (Nyjah Huston), snowboarder (Chloe Kim) and surfer (John John Florence) in the world. Taub focuses on creating “off-the-field” revenue opportunities for his clients including endorsement, appearance, social media, licensing, and equity/ownership partnerships. Stoked launched a talent advisory practice that advises brands on their talent ambassador procurement, including NOBULL and Hugo Boss.Taub began his career at If Management in 1996, repr...2022-07-2739 minVelshiVelshiSam Stein Guest Hosts for Ali VelshiSam Stein is joined by Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Tim O’Brien, Senior Columnist at Bloomberg Opinion, Carol Leonnig. Investigative Reporter at The Washington Post, Dr. Uché Blackstock, Founder & CEO of Advancing Health Equity, Jonathan Kott, Founder of Majority Makers, Nancy Northup, President & CEO of Center for Reproductive Rights, Dr. Melissa March, OB/GYN - Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Ryan Reilly, Justice Reporter at NBC News Digital, and Jacqueline Woodson, Author of ‘Brown Girl Dreaming’. 2022-07-261h 24VelshiVelshiSam Stein is in for Ali VelshiSam Stein is joined by Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter for The Guardian, Barbara McQuade, MSNBC Legal Analyst, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at NYU, Zack Beauchamp, Senior Correspondent at Vox, Dean Obeidallah, Host of SiriusXM radio's ‘The Dean Obeidallah show’, Meridith McGraw, National Political Correspondent at Politico, Nancy Northup, President & CEO at Center for Reproductive Rights, Mary Ziegler, Professor at UC Davis Law School, Hagar Chemali, Fmr. Spokesperson for U.S. Mission to the UN, Mary McCord, Fmr. Acting Asst. Attorney General for National Security at U.S. Department of Justice, Ben Collins, Senior Reporter for NB...2022-07-161h 36The Stuttering John PodcastThe Stuttering John PodcastThe Stuttering John Podcast, Hugo Lowell, Ron FilipkowskiWe analyze today's hearing as we continue to take down the corrupt, Fascist, treasonous Party known as the GQP. Topics today; Donald Trump, Lindsay Graham, Adam Kinziger, Steve Bannon, Mike Flynn, & Twitter. You know the drill. Please donate through Superchats or directly here: paypal.me/JohnMelendezInc. Become a Youtube or Patron member at Patreon.com/stutteringjohn2022-07-152h 13The Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectIt’s All Connected with Hugo Lowell Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter for The Guardian covering the January 6th Committee. In anticipation of this week’s Committee hearing, they recap the arc that’s been presented over the course of the last 5 weeks and preview what can be expected in the upcoming July 12th hearing. Plus, given the testimony and evidence presented by the committee…what will Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice ultimately do when it comes to Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-1143 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Lincoln ProjectIt’s All Connected with Hugo Lowell Host Reed Galen is joined by Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter for The Guardian covering the January 6th Committee. In anticipation of this week’s Committee hearing, they recap the arc that’s been presented over the course of the last 5 weeks and preview what can be expected in the upcoming July 12th hearing. Plus, given the testimony and evidence presented by the committee…what will Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice ultimately do when it comes to Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-1143 minPolitics Weekly AmericaPolitics Weekly AmericaWhat the January 6 hearings have told us: Politics Weekly AmericaWe learned this week that the public hearings held by the January 6 select committee would be extended into July. The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell tells Jonathan Freedland what we’ve learned so far, why they need more time and what happens next2022-06-2422 minThe Daily BeansThe Daily BeansA Baker’s Dozen (feat. Hugo Lowell)Tuesday, June 21st, 2022Today, in the Hot Notes: the fourth committee hearing on the attempted coup is today at 1 PM ET; a DeSantis judge committed a crime by lying on her state Supreme Court application; a federal judge rejects a Proud Boys motion for pretrial release; and the fascist Texas Republican platform has been released; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News.Follow the Podcast on Apple:http://apple.co/beans Follow our guest on Twitter:Hugo Lowell2022-06-2134 minTHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVETHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!!! How Trump’s Big Lie Became the Big Grift + A Conversation with Hugo LowellOur guest today on Mea Culpa is the groundbreaking, congressional reporter for the Guardian, Hugo Lowell. Lowell has broken a number of high-profile stories about the January 6th committee’s investigation. Join Michael and Hugo for an in-depth conversation about the January 6th hearings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-06-201h 29VelshiVelshi50 Years Since Watergate and Washington is Back in ScandalSam Stein is joined by Katie Benner, Justice Department Reporter at the New York Times, Barbara McQuade, MSNBC Legal Analyst, Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D – U.S. Virgin Islands), Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Secretary Jena Griswold (D) Colorado Secretary of State, Elizabeth Holtzman, Fmr. U.S. Congresswoman, Michael Conway, Counsel of U.S. House Judiciary Committee in the Impeachment Inquiry of President Nixon, Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Kyle Cheney, Senior Legal Affairs Reporter at Politico, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D- PA), Lexi Churchill, Research Reporter, ProPublica at Texas Tribune Investigative Unit, Lt. Col. (Ret) Alexander Vindman, Fmr...2022-06-191h 29VelshiVelshiAli Velshi reports the latest on the Fight for Democracy, Gun Control, and moreAli Velshi is joined by Editor of The Maddow Blog Steve Benen, Founder of Change The Ref Manuel Oliver, NBC News National Security Analyst and Former Assistant Director for Counterintelligence at the FBI Frank Figliuzzi, Senior Legal Affairs Reporter for Politico Kyle Cheney, Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of California, President of the Independent Firearm Owners Association Richard Feldman, Congressional Reporter for The Guardian Hugo Lowell, Distinguished Fellow and President Emerita at the Wilson Center Jane Harman, and NYT best selling author of “Nineteen Minutes” Jodi Picoult. 2022-06-061h 26Justice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerTrump offered Kellyanne Conway an unsolicited blanket pardon. Let's talk Rudy/Don Jr./Ivanka/JaredKellyanne Conway is out hawking a book. In an article in the Washington Post by Ashley Parker (like below), we learned that Donald Trump offered Conway an unsolicited blanket pardon. This leads to the reasons inference that, if Trump offered HER a pardon, he almost certainly gave pardons to others - Don Jr., Ivanka, Jared Kushner, Rudy Giuliani and likely others. In some new reporting by Hugo Lowell of the Guardian (link below), it appears that Giuliani did not invoke his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during his nine hours of testimony before the House select committee investigating the insurrection...2022-05-2525 minJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerTrump offered Kellyanne Conway an unsolicited blanket pardon. Let's talk Rudy/Don Jr./Ivanka/JaredKellyanne Conway is out hawking a book. In an article in the Washington Post by Ashley Parker (like below), we learned that Donald Trump offered Conway an unsolicited blanket pardon. This leads to the reasons inference that, if Trump offered HER a pardon, he almost certainly gave pardons to others - Don Jr., Ivanka, Jared Kushner, Rudy Giuliani and likely others. In some new reporting by Hugo Lowell of the Guardian (link below), it appears that Giuliani did not invoke his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during his nine hours of testimony before the House select committee investigating the insurrection...2022-05-2525 minJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJ6 hearings to start June 9; how many Republican politicians will refuse to testify, joining The Cover Up ClubThe congressional select committee investigating the Capitol attack just announced that public hearings will begin on June 9. In the meantime, the panel continues to investigate the insurrection. Journalist Hugo Lowell of the Guardian reported that the J6 panel is seeking the voluntary interviews of as many as a dozen members of Congress to testify about their knowledge of the insurrection. This raises what has become the usual series of questions: 1. if the republican politicians refuse to agree to voluntary interviews, will the committee subpoena them 2. if so, will they comply with the subpoenas or will they join The Cover Up...2022-05-0208 minJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJ6 hearings to start June 9; how many Republican politicians will refuse to testify, joining The Cover Up ClubThe congressional select committee investigating the Capitol attack just announced that public hearings will begin on June 9. In the meantime, the panel continues to investigate the insurrection. Journalist Hugo Lowell of the Guardian reported that the J6 panel is seeking the voluntary interviews of as many as a dozen members of Congress to testify about their knowledge of the insurrection. This raises what has become the usual series of questions: 1. if the republican politicians refuse to agree to voluntary interviews, will the committee subpoena them 2. if so, will they comply with the subpoenas or will they join The Cover Up...2022-05-0208 minVelshiVelshiFight for DemocracyAli Velshi is joined by Jonathan D. Katz, Director of Democracy Initiatives, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Politico National Correspondent, Dorothy Roberts, Professor of Law and Sociology at University of Pennsylvania, Kenneth S. Rogoff, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Harvard University, Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Joyce Vance, University of Alabama School of Law Professor, Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian Parliament Member, Roger McNamee, Co-founder at Elevation Partners, and Sinan Aral, David Austin Professor of Management at MIT. 2022-04-301h 31VelshiVelshiLive from LvivAli Velshi is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at NYU, Sudarsan Raghavan, Correspondent at Large at the Washington Post, Oleksiy Goncharenko, Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Angela Stent, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, Terrell Jermaine Starr, Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, Kira Rudik, Ukrainian Member of Parliament, Serhiy Kiral, Deputy Mayor of Lviv, and Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen 2022-04-031h 29Political GabfestPolitical GabfestBurner PhoneEmily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Biden's gaffe in speaking too honestly about Russia; Trump’s missing phone logs; and Ginni Thomas’s efforts to subvert the election.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Bob Woodward and Robert Costa for The Washington Post: “Jan. 6 White House Logs Given To House Show 7-Hour Gap In Trump Calls”Hugo Lowell for The Guardian: “Trump Used White House Phone For Call On January 6 That Was Not On Official Log”B...2022-03-311h 05The Stuttering John PodcastThe Stuttering John PodcastThe Stuttering John Podcast, March 5th, 2022-Hugo Lowell, Bob CescaJohn interviews Hugo Lowell, & Bob Cesca about the ridiculous, Fascist, GQP. Please donate through Superchats or directly here: paypal.me/JohnMelendezInc. Become a Youtube member and/or Patreon member at Patreon.com/stutteringjohn.2022-03-152h 03Politics + Media 101Politics + Media 101The Guardian's Hugo Lowell on January 6th, Trump's Final Days in Power, and the House Select Committee's InvestigationA live audience interviews Hugo Lowell of The Guardian on January 6th, Trump's final days in power, the House Select Committee's investigation, and more. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live2022-01-101h 10VelshiVelshiThe Fight for DemocracyAli Velshi is joined by Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Joanne Freeman, Award-winning Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D) South Carolina, Roger McNamee, Author of ‘Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe’, Karl Racine, Washington, D.C. Attorney General, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at NYU,  Dr. Ala Stanford, Founder of Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, Olivia Troye, Fmr. Homeland Security, Counterterror & COVID Advisor to VP Mike Pence, Michael Steele, Fmr. RNC Chairman. 2022-01-081h 23