Talking Feds
Talking Feds
Harry Litman
TALKING FEDS is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury...
Things finally got real this week--w/ a wealth of quick developments, inc the full jury chosen, punctuated by dramatic details: Trump’s meekly sitting down on the judge’s order, prospective jurors breaking out in tears from the pressure & anxiety of serving, the DA’s moving for criminal contempt v. Trump for 10 postings; & a lot more.
Apr 22
58 min
Jury Selection, Abortion Rejection, Cannon Deflection
This episode marks a historic week, as the first ever criminal trial of a former President gets underway in Manhattan.
Apr 15
53 min
Court and Snark
As the first-ever trial of a former President looks imminent & certain, an only-on-Talking-Feds roundtable of Molly Jong-Fast, Josh Marshall, & Sen Sheldon Whitehouse joins Harry to assess how the spectacle of Trump-in-the-chair will play on the campaign trail.
Apr 8
46 min
Democracy saved! Trump in exile! (April 1 edition)
With the campaign underway in earnest, the question of whether Trump can be held accountable for his constitutional misconduct and alleged crimes becomes ever more paramount.
Apr 1
51 min
Trump Trials University
Rather than the standard 3-guest roundtable, we convened 12 of the most well-known TV commentators for a very lively and dynamic dialogue on the big developments in front of us and on the horizon.
Mar 25
1 hr
Once More With Feeling (Terrified)
Barbara Boxer, David French, & Jason Kander join Harry to compare and contrast 2024 w/ 2020; consider the American people’s apparent indifference to Trump’s insurrectionary conduct; analyze Biden’s reduced support among important constituencies; & assess the impact of the developments in the various criminal trials.
Mar 18
57 min
A Country for Old Men
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.
Mar 11
1 hr 2 min
99 Problems But a Mitch Ain’t One
No court ruled for Donald Trump this week, yet he got several assists in his quest to delay and even evade accountability.
Mar 4
59 min
Alabama Goddam
A week in which actors other than Donald Trump took center stage, and a great and super-savvy panel of Jonathan Alter, E.J. Dionne, and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp joins Harry to analyze the events & their implications.
Feb 26
59 min
Trump Change
Even by Trump standards, it was an extraordinarily explosive week, with the fireworks continuing into the live taping of the episode
Feb 19
1 hr 2 min
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