Bedste Justice Matters-podcasts (2025)

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Inspectors General SUE the Trump Administration Over Unlawful Firings! 11:22

11h ago11:22

11:22

Inspectors general are the peoples' watchdogs inside government, guarding against fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption by administration employees and officials. In a very real sense, IGs are our cops on the inside. Just days after being sworn in, Donald Trump fired a whole slew of IGs in violation of federal law. Now, some of the wrongfully termina…

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Standing Up for LGBTQI+ Rights in Uganda 41:25

12h ago41:25

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On today’s episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Kasha Nabagesera, Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist and Executive Director of Freedom & Roam Uganda (FARUG), about her decades of work. In today’s conversation, Mathias and Kasha discuss: Kasha’s origins as an activist standing up for LGBTQI+ rights, why Uganda is so hostile towa…

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Freedom Of Speech With Isaac Butterfield | Episode 63 | Justice Matters Podcast 41:04

2d ago41:04

41:04

Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Trump's DOJ To DISMISS Prosecution of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, But NOT For Lack of Evidence? 10:46

1d ago10:46

10:46

Donald Trump's Department of Justice seems to be leaving the honest practice of the law behind. DOJ leadership directed federal prosecutors at the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office to dismiss all criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In a remarkable admission, a DOJ memo says they're not dismissing the case bas…

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Bringing Ben Home: A Wrongful Murder Conviction, A Judicial Exoneration but Continued Incarceration? 1:16:38

4d ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Author Barbara Bradley Hagerty has written a riveting and important new book about the wrongful murder conviction of a man named Ben Spencer. Ben's experience in the criminal justice system and his decades-long struggle for justice expose the desperate need for criminal justice reform. In her book, "Brining Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the…

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Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty to First Degree Felony Fraud! 9:21

5d ago9:21

9:21

One of Donald Trump's long-time associates, Steve Bannon, has pleaded guilty to a criminal scheme to defraud in the first degree. As CBS News reported, "Steve Bannon pleads guilty to defrauding donors in private border wall scheme." This felony conviction comes after Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress and sentenced to four months in priso…

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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration is VIOLATING COURT ORDER! 22:25

6d ago22:25

22:25

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration is violating a restraining order the judge issued previously requiring the administration to lift the freeze on billions of dollars in federal grants. Attorneys General from 22 states brought suit against the Trump administration asking the court to order Trump to lift the freeze on federal fu…

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Trump Fires Jack Smith's Prosecutors; Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Likely to Follow 11:05

7d ago11:05

11:05

Donald Trump is on his corrupt revenge tour. As NBC News reported, "Trump administration fires DOJ officials who worked on criminal investigations of the president." And just a few blocks away from the DOJ, at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, Trump appointed Ed Martin - who has ZERO prosecutorial experience - as the…

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After Testifying "There Will Be No Enemies List at the DOJ", AG Pam Bondi Releases Enemies List on Day One! 12:34

8d ago12:34

12:34

Donald Trump is forever whining and complaining about his enemies: Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Leticia James, and the FBI agents and federal prosecutors who investigated Trump's crimes. Trump's former criminal defense attorney, Pam Bondi, testified during her Senate confirmation hearing that there will be no enemies list at the Department of Justice i…

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The Case Of Rocky Elsom | Episode 62 | Justice Matters Podcast 43:56

9d ago43:56

43:56

Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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New Attorney General Vows to Have DOJ Go After Trump Foes 11:42

11d ago11:42

11:42

Shortly after being sworn in, Attorney General Pam Bondi published a memo regarding "ending the weaponization of the federal government." The problem is, the priorities in this memo signal the death of the independence of the Department of Justice. DOJ's priorities will shift from focusing on crimes that impact the American people to seeking reveng…

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Federal Workers Unions SUE the Trump Administration 12:37

12d ago12:37

12:37

The federal lawsuits pushing back against the Trump administration's lawlessness are coming fast and furious. After multiple lawsuits were filed by FBI agents, several government employee unions also filed suit seeking an injunction against Donald Trump's attempt to intimidate federal workers into resigning. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)…

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FBI Agents File 2 Lawsuits Against Trump's DOJ to Prevent Unlawful Firings of Agents 16:48

13d ago16:48

16:48

In what is perhaps one of the most important developments seeking to resist the lawlessness of the Trump administration, FBI agents have filed two lawsuits against Trump's acting Attorney General and against the Department of Justice. The FBI agents are seeking injunctive relief, asking the court to stop Trump's DOJ officials from wrongfully firing…

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Top NY FBI Official "Digs In" Against Trump Administration's Treatment of FBI Agents 9:46

14d ago9:46

9:46

The Head to the FBI's New York field office is resisting efforts by Trump's Department of Justice officials to set up possible wrongful firings of FBI agents who investigated January 6 cases. As The New York Times reported, "Top FBI Agent in NY Vows to 'Dig In' After Removals at Agency." James Dennehy, the top NY FBI official and a former Marine, s…

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Acting FBI Director Pushes Back on Trump's Attempt to Wrongfully Fire FBI Agents Who Worked J6 Cases 10:26

15d ago10:26

10:26

NBC News reported that a "Senior FBI Official Forcefully Resisted Trump Administration Firings." This is an important development in the effort to combat lawlessness and the abuse of power of a Trump administration intent on extracting revenge against FBI agents who protected the American people and American democracy by working on January 6 cases.…

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The Untold History of Slavery and Resistance in California 39:27

16d ago39:27

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On today’s episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Jean Pfaelzer, award-winning historian and Professor Emerita of English, Asian Studies, and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware, about her 2023 book, California, A Slave State, which investigates California’s histories of enslavement. Together, they discuss:…

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The Case Of Schapelle Corby | Episode 61 | Justice Matters Podcast 48:22

16d ago48:22

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Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Trump's FBI nominee, Kash Patel, Grilled at Senate Confirmation Hearing 15:56

18d ago15:56

15:56

Donald Trump nominated an extreme loyalist, Kash Patel to be Director of the FBI. At Patel's confirmation hearing, there was so much information revealed that made it clear he's ill-suited to serve as Director of our nation's preeminent law enforcement agency. Glenn reviews some of what disqualifies Patel for the job of FBI Director. If you're inte…

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Trump's DOJ Dismisses Documents Case Against Trump's Former Co-Defendants Thereby Protecting Trump! 11:29

19d ago11:29

11:29

In a move that would make the mafia blush, Trump's Department of Justice just filed a motion to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump's former co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos DeOliveira, thereby protecting Trump himself. If those cases had gone to trial, the public would have been able to learn about the crimes for which Tr…

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Lindsey Graham says Donald Trump "Technically" Violated the Law in Firing of Inspectors General 7:15

20d ago7:15

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Senator Lindsey Graham plainly stated that Donald Trump "technically" violated the federal law by failing to give the Senate the required 30-days advanced notice before firing an Inspector GeneraL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Trump Tries to Fire 15 Inspectors General - Who Work to Detect Fraud, Waste, & Abuse in Government 8:09

21d ago8:09

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Inspectors General - or "IGs" as they often are called - work in the public interest to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse by those in government who would abuse their power, their position, and their office. In a very real sense, IGs are shepherds of good government, honest government, and ethical government. So, of course, D…

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Judge Rules That Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order is "Blatantly Unconstitutional" 7:58

22d ago7:58

7:58

Donald Trump apparently believed he could change the Constitution with a stroke of his pen, signing an executive order that revoked the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. A federal judge who has been on the bench for more than 40 years - and who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan - just ruled that Trump's executive order is "…

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Filicide Cases In Australia | Episode 60 | Justice Matters Podcast 1:04:49

23d ago1:04:49

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Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Trump Pardons January 6th Defendants Who Attacked the US Capitol and Assaulted Police Officers 12:25

25d ago12:25

12:25

In an act of supreme injustice, and giving the ultimate disregard for the victims of violent crime, Donald Trump has pardoned 1500 defendants who attacked the US Capitol, assaulted police officers, and tried to stop the transfer of presidential power. Without question - Donald Trump has made the United States more dangerous, and is doing his nefari…

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President Joe Biden Pardons the Innocent to Prevent Trump from Revenge Prosecutions 21:54

26d ago21:54

21:54

In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued pardons to people who committed no crimes: the members of the January 6 House select committee like Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney; police officers who testified at the J6 congressional hearings, Harry Dunn, Mike Fanone, and Aquilino Gonell; plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Millie, several…

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Radio as a Tool for Change in Syria 30:21

26d ago30:21

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On today’s episode of Justice Matters, co-host Maggie Gates talks with Lina Chawaf, CEO of Radio Rozana and fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism. Radio Rozana was created in 2013 in the aftermath of the Arab Spring to examine the conflict in Syria with a focus on women’s voices for an audience of over 8 million listeners. Chawaf has a lon…

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Judge Cannon Stops the Release of Jack Smith's Report on Trump's Classified Documents Crimes 15:48

27d ago15:48

15:48

Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon has done Trump yet another favor by prohibiting the Department of Justice from releasing to the leadership of the House and Senate Judicial Committees Volume 2 of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report regarding Trump's unlawful retention of classified documents, obstruction of justice, and violations of our nation'…

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Rudy Giuliani Settles the $148 Million Defamation Judgment He Owes to Georgia State Election Workers 9:39

28d ago9:39

9:39

In a surprise move, Georgia state election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman have agreed to a confidential settlement to conclude their efforts to collect the $148 million jury award from Rudy Giuliani. Glenn reviews the case and wonders how this could happen and why they would choose to settle. If you're interested in supporting our all-voluntee…

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Trump's Next Attorney General Says She Hasn't Heard the "Find Me 11,780 Votes" Recording... Really? 11:11

29d ago11:11

11:11

Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has testified in her Senate confirmation hearing. Glenn reviews her testimony and explores the question of whether she will have the resolve and the determination to stand up to Trump's inevitable lawlessness during his second term. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts,…

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The Case Of Joe Cinque | Episode 59 | Justice Matters Podcast 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Jack Smith's Releases His Report on Trump's 2020 Election Crimes 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

Special Counsel Jack Smith's report about Donald Trump's criminal attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election is now public. Of course, Trump immediately posted a bunch of lies about Jack Smith's work and his report, attempting to undermine the public's confidence in Smith's work specifically and our institutions of governmen…

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Arizona AG Wants Jack Smith's Case File on Donald Trump's 2020 Election Subversion Crimes 8:30

1M ago8:30

8:30

In two related legal developments, Judge Cannon finally relents and paves the way for the public release of Volume 1 of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report, documenting Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion crimes. In a second development, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mays formally requested that the Department of Justice provide Special Counsel…

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Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns from DOJ: Inevitable Development? Or Obeying in Advance? 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

Special Counsel Jack Smith was compelled by Department of Justice policy to dismiss the two criminal cases he brought against Donald Trump. Thereafter, Smith delivered his final Special Counsel report to the Attorney General. Accordingly, Smith's work as Special Counsel is complete. However, some people are asking if Smith's resignation from DOJ re…

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Media Focuses on Trump's Sentencing Hearing Lies Rather Than the Truth Presented by Prosecutors 16:23

1M ago16:23

16:23

Mainstream media knows that Donald Trump helps them "sell soap powder." Because Trump's near-daily outrageous posts and statements guarantees maximum viewership, media seems intent on playing them on an endless loop, 24/7. As a result, Trump's lies proliferate, saturate and poison the public discourse. If only the media would chose to present the t…

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Donald Trump - Convicted Felon 9:20

1M ago9:20

9:20

After exhausting all attempts to keep from being sentenced for the 34 felony crimes for which a jury convicted him, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Donald Trump, making him a convicted felon. Glenn discusses the highlights of the hearing and the three main takeaways from the sentencing of the former and future president of the United States. If you're…

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Championing Democracy in Myanmar: Three Years After the Military Coup 40:44

1M ago40:44

40:44

In this episode of Justice Matters, co-host Maggie Gates speaks with Burmese human rights defender Wai Wai Nu and her colleague Hana Seita about their work in Myanmar. Wai Wai Nu spent seven years as a political prisoner in Myanmar and upon her release founded the Women’s Peace Network (WPN) and the Yangon Youth Center. Through WPN she advocates fo…

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The Case of Henry Keogh | Episode 58 | Justice Matters Podcast 54:26

1M ago54:26

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Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Judge Aileen Cannon Orders Merrick Garland to Not Release Jack Smith's Report About Trump's Crimes 13:09

1M ago13:09

13:09

Did Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon abuse her judicial discretion yet again in favor of Donald Trump? Judge Cannon no longer presides over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, as it is now in the exclusive jurisdiction of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Apparently undeterred by her lack of jurisdiction over the documents case, The New Y…

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A Firsthand Account of the Jan. 6 US Capitol Attack from the ONLY Federal Prosecutor Who Was There 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

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There was one federal prosecutor who was assigned by the Department of Justice to be present at, observe, and work the protest-turned-insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Former federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson (Constantinide) is that person. For the first time, Alyse tells her story on air, and it is a riveting account of what she …

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What a Difference 4 Years Make: After a Peaceful Election Certification, Time to Focus on Midterms 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

January 6, 2025, could not have been more different than January 6, 2021. Four years ago, Donald Trump lost an election and made sure all hell would break loose, sending his angry mob to the Capitol to stop the certification. Four years later, Trump won an election and Kamala Harris and the Democrats behaved like adults and patriots, peacefully cer…

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NY Judge Sets Jan. 10th Sentencing Date for Trump on His 34 Felony Guilty Verdicts 10:31

1M ago10:31

10:31

After rejecting all of Donald Trump's motions to dismiss his New York criminal case, Judge Juan Merchan set a January 10th sentencing date. Glenn reviews Judge Merchan's 18-page ruling and order. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and bu…

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January 6th Should Be "Disqualification Day" for Adjudicated Insurrectionist Trump 19:18

1M ago19:18

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A new piece published in "The Hill" contends, " Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now." Glenn asks: How realistic is it to expect the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to make a robust showing during the January 6th certification of the electoral college votes? If you're interested in supporting…

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The Bowraville Murders Pt 1 | Episode 57 | Justice Matters Podcast 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Jack Smith Transfers Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case to Federal Prosecutors in Florida 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

Recall that Special Counsel Jack Smith was required by Department of Justice policy to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump because DOJ has a horrific policy that a criminal president cannot be prosecuted while in office. However, the Mara-a-Lago documents case continues against Trump's two co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos…

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds E. Jean Carroll's $5 Million Judgment Against Donald Trump 10:05

2M ago10:05

10:05

As recently reported by NBC News: "Appeals court upholds $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump." This is the first of the two cases to make it through the apples court. E. Jean Carroll won both cases against Trump but he appealed them both. The second case, in which a jury awarded Ms. Carroll $83 million is still pending appeal. In this …

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Former Head of FBI & CIA Tells Senators Trump Nominees Kash Patel & Tulsi Gabbard are Unqualified. 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

As Politico reported: "Former FBI and CIA Head Prods Senate to Reject Patel, Gabbard." William Webster is the only person ever to serve as both head of the FBI and head of the CIA. But even beyond that, Mr. Webster has a deep well of experience with the FBI in particular, given his other positions as United States Attorney, federal trial court judg…

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3 Questions About The Gaetz Ethics Report: Beyond the "Substantial Evidence" of Misconduct Findings 12:27

2M ago12:27

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We know that the House Ethics Committee found "substantial evidence" that Matt Gaetz engaged in misconduct in multiple ways. But there are other questions to be answered: 1. Did Gaetz get a full opportunity to tell the Ethics Committee his side of the story? 2. Why did the committee stop short of sanctioning Gaetz? 3. What of the Department of Just…

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Lara Trump Removes Her Name From Contention To Take Marco Rubio's Florida Senate Seat 6:00

2M ago6:00

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What's the main takeaway from the latest Trump family development? The Washington Post reports: "Lara Trump drops out of contention for U.S. Senate seat for Florida." Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this reporting is this: "President-elect Donald Trump had indicated to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that he wanted his daughter-in-law to be ap…

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The Bowraville Murders Pt 2 | Episode 56 | Justice Matters Podcast 44:08

2M ago44:08

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Tune in next Monday for another episode of Justice Matters: Conversations About Crime & Punishment! Follow Justice Matters: Instagram: instagram.com/justicematterspodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@justicematterspod Subscribe on YouTube @JusticeMattersPod Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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What the House Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz Tells Us About the Person Trump Wanted as His AG 10:18

2M ago10:18

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CBS News reported: "Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws." Here's what we have learned about the man Trump wanted as his Attorney General. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Jus…

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