The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 8/12/2025

Anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, the top-rated news analysis podcast LegalAF x MeidasTouch is back for another hard-hitting look in “real time” at this week’s most important developments.  This week, Ben and Popok discuss and analyze these Big 6 stories: 1.    The DOJ substantially expanding its criminal investigation against members of Congress and in Trump’s inner circle with a new DC grand jury. 2.    A California federal judge declaring that Trump is “more likely than not” a criminal. 3.    The missing 7 hours in the White House Jan6 phone logs and what it means for Trump in a criminal prosecution. 4.    The Supreme Court continuing its assault on the Voting Rights Act and minority voter protection. 5.    A Texas federal judge defying the Supreme Court and overrides the Navy’s vaccine mandate (again). 6.    A New York federal judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s new trial motion before heading off to the Second Circuit to take her seat. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: LightStream: https://lightstream.com/legalaf AG1 by Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Apr 20221h 17min

The midweek edition of LegalAF x MeidasTouch, the top-rated podcast covering law and politics, is anchored by national trial attorney and strategist, Michael Popok and former prosecutor and leading criminal defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo. On this week’s episode, they discuss: (a) a Federal Judge’s ruling in a case involving Trump’s main legal counselor for the Big Lie, John Eastman, finding that it is likely that Trump committed the crime of obstruction; (b) and update on the New York Attorney General’s efforts to get Trump, Don Jr. and Ivanka to sit for a deposition in her civil investigation; and (c) whether the fact that SEVEN HOURS of Trump’s White House Phone Logs are missing during the Insurrection and the Attack on the Capitol destroys Trump’s “I am not a crook” defense. Special bonus: KFA and Popok talk about their origin story and how they met. Follow Legal AF on Twitter: Legal AF: https://twitter.com/MTLegalAF Karen Friedman Agnifilo: https://twitter.com/kfalegal Michael Popok: https://twitter.com/mspopok Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mars 202258min

Anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, the top-rated news analysis podcast LegalAF x MeidasTouch is back for another hard-hitting look in “real time” at this week’s most important developments. This week Ben and Popok discuss and analyze: 1. Ginny Thomas’ role in the Jan6 Insurrection and what it should mean for both her and her husband Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. 2. Trump’s filing this week of a Florida federal civil suit against Hillary Clinton and others related to the Russia collusion investigation and why it will likely be dismissed quickly. 3. The end of the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing and next steps. 4. The leaked resignation letter of the Manhattan DA special Trump prosecutor and what it will mean for DA Alvin Bragg and the investigation. 5. The Supreme Court providing President Biden with a rare win and reaffirming his role as Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces with the power to order Navy SEALS to be vaccinated before deployment. 6. The conviction by a California federal jury of Nebraska Republican Representative Jeff Fortenberry for lying to the FBI about a campaign finance violation he committed by accepting a donation from a foreign national businessperson. Support the Show! AG1 by Athletic Greens -- Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit https://athleticgreens.com/legalaf today. Meidas Merch -- https://store.meidastouch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Mars 20221h 13min

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson rises above the ridiculous conspiracy-filled attacks of Republican Senators. Harry Litman breaks down day 3 of the confirmation hearings. Subscribe to Talking Feds here: https://www.talkingfeds.com/ Subscribe to Legal AF here: https://pod.link/1580828595 Follow Harry on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/harrylitman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mars 202211min

The midweek edition of LegalAF x MeidasTouch, the top-rated podcast covering law and politics, is anchored by national trial attorney and strategist, Michael Popok and former prosecutor and leading criminal defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo. On this week’s episode, they discuss: (a) the attacks on the next US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing; (b) Trump’s win some/lose some week against Stormy Daniels and a former female campaign worker; and (c) the prosecution’s victory against a Jan6 insurrectionist who was also an elected official at the time. Follow Legal AF on Twitter: Legal AF: https://twitter.com/MTLegalAF Karen Friedman Agnifilo: https://twitter.com/kfalegal Michael Popok: https://twitter.com/mspopok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mars 202245min

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson hits a homerun! The “most effective confirmation hearing I have ever seen!!!” says Harry Litman reporting on Day 2 exclusively for MeidasTouch. Follow Harry Litman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrylitman Subscribe to Harry's podcast 'Talking Feds': https://www.talkingfeds.com/ Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Mars 20228min

Legal expert Harry Litman says that Ketanji Brown Jackson has great momentum after the first day of hearings but warns tomorrow will be no picnic. Listen to his full analysis exclusively for MeidasTouch here! Follow Harry Litman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrylitman Subscribe to Harry's podcast 'Talking Feds': https://www.talkingfeds.com/ Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mars 202213min

Anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, the top-rated news analysis podcast LegalAF x MeidasTouch is back for another hard-hitting look in “real time” at this week’s most important developments.  This week Ben and Popok discuss and analyze: 1. The start of the confirmation hearing for the next Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. 2. The Bannon criminal prosecution and Judge putting the DOJ back on its heels. 3. The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation looking into whether Mark Meadows committed voter fraud. 4. Former law enforcement and Republican state legislators pleading guilty to crimes for their role in the Jan6 Insurrection. 5. Trump being ordered to pay the legal fees for trying to enforce an in illegal Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) against a former female campaign worker. 6. A rare win for President Biden as the Fifth Circuit rules in his favor on environmental policy. 7. A former navy veteran suing Iran and its state-sponsored terrorism for the torture he endured when held as a political prisoner in an Iranian prison for 2 years. 8. Update on the potential case against Hunter Biden. Special Easter Egg: Loyal listeners and followers are given the chance to obtain Legal AF 1 year anniversary completion certificates with the proceeds going to help Ukraine. Support the Show! AG1 by Athletic Greens -- Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit https://athleticgreens.com/legalaf today. ExpressVPN -- Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by Business Insider. Visit https://ExpressVPN.com/LegalAF and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Mars 20221h 49min