This week, Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck joins Asha to discuss Jack Smith’s attempt to bypass the DC Circuit; Colorado’s 14th Amendment case; and how the next SCOTUS term might shape up. Renato is on vacation.

Episode 55 | SCOTUS Operandi with Steve Vladeck

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The jury in Trump’s Manhattan trial is deliberating. What do they have to find in order to convict Trump? Did prosecutors do enough to convict?

Episode 77 | Jury Instructions; Travel Delays

Trump called his only witness and it was kind of a disaster.The jury of the first ever criminal trial of a former US President will be deliberating soon. Their instructions are somewhat complicated.Plus, a criminal haircut?

Episode 76 | Trump’s Witness; Jury Instructions; Bad Haircuts

Michael Cohen has a story to tell. He also has a lot of baggage. It remains to be seen whether the jury will find his story credible. Also, why isn’t everything he’s saying Trump said hearsay?

Plus, we hope you had a better Mother’s Day than Melania.

Episode 75 | Cohen’s Testimony; Mother’s Day

Stormy Daniels’ testimony in Trump’s trial may be problematic for the prosecution.Judge Merchan admits that he is treating Trump differently from most other defendants.Other than Trump not being there, what are you looking for in a hotel?

Episode 74 | Trump Trial Potpourri

The Supreme Court has heard the immunity arguments and some justices seem to want to answer a question that isn’t before them. Trump has slept through much of his trial in Manhattan, but Asha is riveted. She even made a chart!

Plus, what kind of person kills a pet?!

Episode 55 | SCOTUS Operandi with Steve Vladeck

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