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Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the Trump administration wields its power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.
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Episodes
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We are in a Different Place
This episode of Maine Justice discusses recent Justice Department actions, including ICE custody of Kilmara Brego Garcia and the FBI search of John Bolton's home and office.
·58m - 2
Kafkaesque
This episode of Maine Justice discusses recent tragic shootings and murders across the U.S., including a campus shooting at Brown University, examining their common themes of hatred and senseless violence.
·57m - 3
“Dishonorable and Inhumane”
This episode of Maine Justice examines the legality of military strikes in the Caribbean, focusing on a specific incident where a second strike was ordered to kill survivors, with analysis from legal expert Todd Huntley.
·51m - 4
Callous and Lawless
·58m - 5
Damage to the System
The hosts discuss their process for selecting topics and preview coverage of a Supreme Court emergency docket decision regarding Texas and other under-the-radar legal news.
·1h 2m - 6
A "Break Glass" Moment
This episode of Maine Justice analyzes a recent incident where the president allegedly ordered the attorney general to take action against political opponents via a Truth Social post, framing it within legal and political contexts.
·53m - 7
Preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order”
Rachel Maddow introduces her new podcast 'Burn Order,' which explores the U.S.
·10m - 8
Lawlessness in Progress
The hosts of Maine Justice welcome listeners, express Thanksgiving gratitude, and tease upcoming legal and political discussions.
·51m - 9
Introducing "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order"
This episode introduces a series investigating a radical U.S.
·2m - 10
“No Pretense of Evenhanded Justice”
This episode discusses the erosion of impartial justice in politics, highlighted by Attorney General Pam Bondi's rapid response to President Trump's call for criminal investigations against Democrats in the Epstein files.
·52m - 11
DOJ F-Ups: Michael Flynn, Minnesota, and ICE
This episode discusses the Justice Department's $1.25 million settlement with Michael Flynn, Donald Trump's former national security advisor, in the context of political commentary and legal analysis.
·53m - 12
Minnesota
This episode of Maine Justice focuses on analyzing the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, covering both the factual events and legal implications, including conflicts between federal and state investigations.
·1h 3m - 13
Honoring Veterans Day
This episode of Maine Justice honors Veterans Day by discussing veterans' continued civic engagement, including their roles in domestic National Guard deployments, international strikes, and support for democratic processes and elections.
·1h 2m - 14
Jack Smith Live
MSNBC hosts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann discuss their key takeaways from special counsel Jack Smith's public testimony about his investigation.
·14m - 15
Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting
The hosts celebrate their podcast's three-year anniversary while discussing their transition from government insiders to commentators on legal and political issues like the Mueller investigation, press freedom, and mail-in voting.
·54m - 16
Cycles of Factionalism
This episode discusses the significance of Election Day, including key races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, and a California ballot initiative on redistricting, while touching on Donald Trump's political standing.
·55m - 17
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
This preview introduces a new political analysis podcast where hosts Eugene Daniels and Simone Sanders-Townsend discuss how the Trump administration is using cultural tactics to legitimize itself and examine divisions within the Democratic Party through a Texas primary race.
·6m - 18
A Matter of Pretext
The hosts Andrew Weissman and Mary McCord celebrate St.
·52m - 19
The East Wing as a Metaphor
This episode of Maine Justice discusses the metaphorical and literal destruction of the White House's East Wing, analyzing its implications in the context of Donald Trump's actions.
·52m - 20
It’s Been a Year...
The hosts reflect on the first year of Donald Trump's administration, discussing executive orders, controversial policies like the 14th Amendment rewrite, and recent troubling events.
·53m - 21
Normalizing Militarization
The host discusses personal lifestyle changes during COVID, including making homemade yogurt, granola, and pickles, while touching on broader themes of normalizing militarization.
·52m - 22
Hold on "For Just a Little Longer"
This episode of Maine Justice discusses recent court rulings and appeals regarding the deployment of National Guard in Portland and Chicago, as well as conflicts between government agencies over the use of tear gas and less lethal munitions by ICE and Customs and Border Patrol.
·58m - 23
Consolidation of Power
This episode of Maine Justice discusses the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the resulting protests and lawsuit, and upcoming analysis of Venezuela and a breaking criminal investigation.
·56m - 24
Preview of “The Blueprint” Season 2
Jen Psaki previews season two of her podcast 'The Blueprint,' featuring interviews with Democratic figures and debates on election impacts, starting with Texas Congressman Greg Kazar.
·7m - 25
The Militarization of American Cities Under Trump with Mary McCord
This episode examines the controversial deployment of National Guard troops to American cities under the Trump administration, discussing constitutional concerns and safety issues regarding military rules of engagement versus domestic law enforcement.
·59m - 26
Mary McCord Joins House Dems to Mark Five Years Since January 6th
This bonus episode features Mary McCord's testimony at a House Democrats hearing marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, including perspectives from a Capitol Police officer, a DOJ prosecutor, and a rioter who refused Trump's pardon.
·1h 18m - 27
Legal Madlibs
This episode of Maine Justice covers the legal implications of the Iran attack, immigration court frustrations, and the DOJ dropping its appeal on executive orders affecting law firms.
·1h 6m - 28
This is America in 2026
This episode discusses political parallels between the January 6th insurrection in the U.S.
·53m - 29
Ending the Year with Good News
This episode of Maine Justice discusses recent positive legal decisions, including a long-awaited Supreme Court opinion on federalism, as a refreshing end-of-year development amid typically difficult news.
·54m - 30
Distractions and Sideshows
Andrew Weissman and Mary McCord celebrate their 150th episode of their MSNBC podcast while discussing the overwhelming workload in criminal justice and national security topics.
·53m - 31
The Bulwark of Liberty
This episode of Maine Justice analyzes a recent Supreme Court tariff decision and other significant legal rulings, featuring hosts Andrew Weissman and Mary McCord discussing multiple opinions and ongoing judicial developments.
·55m - 32
“Horsefeathers!”
This episode of Maine Justice discusses Bill Barr's dismissal of Trump's 2020 election fraud claims as 'horse feathers' and analyzes a grand jury's refusal to indict six members of Congress for exercising free speech.
·58m - 33
Shifting the Overton Window
The hosts reflect on the past year under the Trump administration, discussing legal challenges and preparations for ongoing political developments.
·52m - 34
An Unrecognizable Justice Department
This episode discusses recent legal developments in the Epstein case, including court decisions on unsealing grand jury transcripts and Ghislaine Maxwell's Supreme Court petition, along with insights into the Justice Department's actions.
·53m - 35
It’s All Out Loud
The hosts discuss the James Comey indictment and broader political developments, framing it as another critical 'break glass moment' in ongoing news cycles.
·55m - 36
Real Life Consequences
This episode discusses the Charlie Kirk shooting and features a guest with deep knowledge on the topic, following an introduction to MS Now podcast shows.
·58m - 37
Upending the Law
This episode discusses a recent Fifth Circuit court decision regarding the Alien Enemies Act and its application to removing Trenderagua members, along with other legal topics.
·1h - 38
Who's Bearing the Consequences?
The hosts discuss the Department of Justice's request to the Supreme Court to grant cert in Stephen Bannon's appeal, vacate his conviction for contempt, and dismiss the indictment.
·59m - 39
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
This episode introduces a new podcast called Clock It, where hosts Symone and Eugene analyze the intersection of politics and culture, examining how politicians use media and aesthetics to influence public perception.
·2m - 40
Callous and Lawless
The hosts discuss the Department of Justice segment of their Maine Justice podcast, focusing on processing and analyzing current political and legal events, particularly related to Donald Trump's political standing and voter concerns.
·58m - 41
Assault on Congress
This episode discusses the criminal trial of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro for insurrection and coup attempts after losing an election, along with U.S.
·1h - 42
Usurping Power
This episode of Maine Justice covers recent Department of Justice decisions, including the reversal on dismissing appeals related to the president's executive order blacklisting law firms.
·56m - 43
Demonstrably False
This episode discusses how political figures use 'alternative facts' and lies to control information and undermine public understanding of government actions.
·56m - 44
A Pimple on the Rear of an Elephant
This episode of Maine Justice features hosts Andrew Weissman and Mary discussing Department of Justice insights and big-picture political issues amidst ongoing news coverage.
·53m - 45
“Untethered to the Facts”
This episode promotes MS Now podcast shows and transitions into a personal reflection on morning anxiety and sleep issues.
·57m - 46
Orbán, OLC, and “I Love You, Sir”
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss parallels between Hungary's Orban regime and current U.S.
Apr 14, 2026·57m - 47
The Strategy of a Lawless Regime
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the firing of Pam Bondi and the acting replacement at the DOJ, analyzing the implications for the Trump administration.
Apr 7, 2026·58m - 48
Get Insider Access to MS NOW Podcasts
A promotional segment for MSNBC Premium subscription service, featuring Rachel Maddow and other hosts, before the main legal analysis episode.
Jan 9, 2026·2m - 49
Introducing Season 2 of “The Blueprint”
Jen Psaki introduces season two of The Blueprint, a podcast about the future of the Democratic Party and how it can win elections.
Oct 8, 2025·1m - 50
Disestablishment of the Law
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord introduce their podcast Main Justice, focusing on legal analysis of Trump's Department of Justice while discussing their dedication to producing the show despite travel challenges and acknowledging their team's efforts.
Jul 23, 2025·49m·4 clips - 51
This is Not Normal
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord analyze a judicial order from Los Angeles that condemns ICE for violating Fourth Amendment rights by stopping people based on race and language.
Jul 14, 2025·52m·4 clips - 52
"Your Huddled Masses"
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord reflect on July 4th, discussing bipartisan concerns about the rule of law and patriotism amid political divisions, then transition to analyzing legal issues within Trump's Department of Justice.
Jul 8, 2025·52m·4 clips - 53
Judicial Authority for Me Not Thee
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss legal and policy implications of the strike on Iran and other DOJ-related news.
Jul 1, 2025·1h 1m - 54
Testing the Limits
Jun 24, 2025·57m - 55
Unflinching Obligation
Jun 18, 2025·1h - 56
Sending in the Military
Jun 11, 2025·59m - 57
Checks and Balances
Jun 4, 2025·54m - 58
Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
Jun 2, 2025·5m - 59
“Rule by Whim”
May 27, 2025·55m - 60
"Generally" We Follow the Law
May 20, 2025·58m - 61
Humpty Dumpty
May 13, 2025·58m - 62
Presumption of Irregularity
May 6, 2025·53m - 63
100 Days of Trump: Law & Disorder
May 3, 2025·43m - 64
100 Days of Hypocrisy
Apr 29, 2025·58m - 65
Live from Princeton
Apr 22, 2025·1h - 66
Mr. Abrego Garcia
Apr 15, 2025·56m - 67
Cruelty Matched with Lawlessness
Apr 8, 2025·57m - 68
Equally Disturbing
Mar 31, 2025·55m - 69
Lawyers, State Secrets, and Signal Chats
Mar 25, 2025·56m - 70
Constitutional Showdown
Mar 18, 2025·1h - 71
Standing Upright in the Wind
Mar 11, 2025·54m - 72
Listen to "Trumpland with Alex Wagner: Hold the Line"
This episode promotes a town hall with state attorneys general resisting the Trump agenda and discusses legal strategies to uphold the rule of law.
Mar 6, 2025·33m - 73
We Are Here
Mar 5, 2025·48m - 74
A Shell Game
Feb 26, 2025·51m - 75
A Choke Chain
Feb 19, 2025·56m - 76
It’s Five O'Clock Somewhere
Feb 12, 2025·55m - 77
Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”
Jen Psaki discusses how Democrats can regain political power after Trump's victory.
Feb 10, 2025·36m - 78
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Feb 5, 2025·55m - 79
Boggles the Mind
Jan 28, 2025·51m - 80
Listen to “Trumpland with Alex Wagner”
The episode covers Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president and previews the implications of his second term.
Jan 24, 2025·33m - 81
Project 2025 in Action
Jan 21, 2025·50m - 82
Postmortem
Jan 15, 2025·57m - 83
Full Audio of Donald Trump's NY Sentencing
Jan 13, 2025·33m - 84
Main Justice
Jan 7, 2025·51m - 85
Reflecting on 2024 with Dahlia Lithwick
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the latest legal developments in the Trump administration and preview their upcoming coverage in 2025.
Dec 31, 2024·50m - 86
The Pardon Power
Dec 24, 2024·44m - 87
One Dismissal Denied
Dec 18, 2024·50m - 88
A Kitchen Sink of Grievance
Dec 11, 2024·49m - 89
Attack on the FBI
Dec 4, 2024·52m - 90
Strategic Dismissals
Nov 27, 2024·51m - 91
Reports and Recess
Nov 20, 2024·47m - 92
Aftershocks
Nov 12, 2024·47m - 93
Not Prosecuting Donald Trump
Nov 8, 2024·43m - 94
Voting Matters
Nov 4, 2024·43m - 95
Election Stakes
Oct 28, 2024·50m - 96
Brady and a Bunch More
Oct 22, 2024·47m - 97
Stays and Delays
Oct 15, 2024·46m - 98
Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”
Oct 9, 2024·10m - 99
Office Seeker vs. Office Holder
Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord analyze the inner workings of Trump's Department of Justice and its impact on democracy.
Oct 8, 2024·48m - 100
Redactions and Reactions
Oct 1, 2024·47m - 101
Ms. McCord Goes to Washington
Sep 25, 2024·46m - 102
Election Security Matters
Sep 18, 2024·48m - 103
Special preview: Season 2 of “Velshi Banned Book Club”
Sep 12, 2024·4m - 104
MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024
Sep 11, 2024·1h 47m - 105
A Tale of Two Courtrooms
Sep 10, 2024·45m - 106
The Disjointed Joint Status Report
Sep 3, 2024·50m - 107
The DC Superseder
Aug 28, 2024·23m - 108
Now Playing in the 11th Circuit
Aug 27, 2024·48m - 109
Was J6 a Precursor?
Aug 20, 2024·49m - 110
Four Ring Circus
Aug 13, 2024·54m - 111
The Ball is Back in Chutkan’s Court
Aug 6, 2024·45m - 112
The Floodgates are Open
Jul 30, 2024·44m - 113
Live from Highlands, NC: Back to Manhattan
Jul 23, 2024·50m - 114
An Unsettling Few Days
Jul 16, 2024·44m - 115
Immunity Fallout
Jul 9, 2024·54m - 116
‘Textual Backflips’
Jul 2, 2024·45m - 117
The Immunity Decision
Jul 2, 2024·53m - 118
‘A Dessert Topping and a Floor Wax’
Jun 25, 2024·52m - 119
Trigger Avenue
Jun 18, 2024·46m - 120
Post-Trial and Pre-Trial
Jun 11, 2024·45m - 121
BONUS: Season 2 of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra”
Jun 10, 2024·7m - 122
The Disinformation Campaign
Jun 4, 2024·50m - 123
BONUS: Witness to History
Jun 3, 2024·43m - 124
“We Have a Verdict”
May 31, 2024·48m - 125
In Closing
May 29, 2024·57m - 126
"The E-mail Speaks for Itself"
May 24, 2024·48m - 127
130,000 Reasons
May 21, 2024·50m - 128
How do you Solve a Problem like Michael Cohen?
May 17, 2024·51m - 129
'For the Benefit of Mr. Trump'
May 15, 2024·52m - 130
It's Not About Sex
May 10, 2024·49m - 131
Exhibits 35 and 36
May 7, 2024·48m - 132
Color From the Courtroom
May 4, 2024·50m - 133
It’s Only Tuesday
Apr 30, 2024·46m - 134
The Presidency Before the Supreme Court
Apr 26, 2024·52m - 135
Live Coverage: Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Claim
Apr 25, 2024·2h 40m - 136
Opening Statements
Apr 23, 2024·44m - 137
The Jury Is Seated, with Readings from Robert De Niro and Glenn Close
Apr 19, 2024·38m - 138
Live Coverage: New York v. Donald Trump
Apr 16, 2024·1h 24m - 139
In a Manhattan Courtroom
Apr 16, 2024·46m - 140
BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Apr 9, 2024·1h 6m - 141
History in the Making
Apr 9, 2024·51m - 142
The Fair Administration of Justice
Apr 2, 2024·44m - 143
Ups and Downs in New York
Mar 26, 2024·43m - 144
The Trump Indictments, read by Peter Coyote and Renée Elise Goldsberry
Mar 22, 2024·50m - 145
The Trump Indictments, read by Glenn Close and Liam Neeson
Mar 21, 2024·47m - 146
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Mar 20, 2024·49m - 147
Live Coverage: The Trump Indictments
Mar 16, 2024·44m - 148
Immunity Take Two... and Three
Mar 12, 2024·37m - 149
Troupis, Chesebro & Trump
Mar 6, 2024·38m - 150
Justice Delayed
Feb 29, 2024·30m - 151
A Flurry of Motions
Feb 28, 2024·39m - 152
Half a Billion and Counting
Feb 21, 2024·36m - 153
BONUS: Alex Wagner Tonight with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell
Feb 17, 2024·44m - 154
Special preview of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
Feb 15, 2024·6m - 155
Last Call for Immunity
Feb 13, 2024·37m - 156
A Momentous Day
Feb 9, 2024·43m - 157
BONUS: SCOTUS Hears Colorado Ballot Issue
Feb 8, 2024·2h 10m - 158
Citizen Trump
Feb 7, 2024·48m - 159
Facts Still Matter
Jan 30, 2024·34m - 160
The Truman Precedent
Jan 23, 2024·34m - 161
Lies in the Courtroom
Jan 17, 2024·36m - 162
If the President Does It...
Jan 10, 2024·39m - 163
BONUS: The Full Presidential Immunity Hearing
Jan 9, 2024·1h 15m - 164
The Supreme Court Takes Center Stage
Jan 2, 2024·42m - 165
You've Got Mailbag
Dec 25, 2023·38m - 166
Disqualified in Colorado
Dec 20, 2023·31m - 167
$148 million
Dec 19, 2023·46m - 168
DC Drama
Dec 12, 2023·52m - 169
Immunity Denied
Dec 4, 2023·42m - 170
Trump's Thanksgiving Threats
Nov 28, 2023·35m - 171
Foreseeable Consequences
Nov 21, 2023·40m - 172
Trump’s D.C. Gag Order Hearing
Nov 20, 2023·2h 18m - 173
Cannon, Cameras and Accountants
Nov 13, 2023·35m - 174
Trump's Tumultuous Testimony
Nov 7, 2023·34m - 175
BONUS: How to West Win
Nov 3, 2023·35m - 176
Of Presidents & Kings
Oct 30, 2023·38m - 177
Domino Effect
Oct 25, 2023·34m - 178
Trump’s New Legal Peril
Oct 23, 2023·35m - 179
D.C. Gag Order
Oct 18, 2023·32m - 180
Submarine Secrets
Oct 9, 2023·33m - 181
Live at NYU!
Oct 5, 2023·57m - 182
Family Fraud on Trial
Oct 4, 2023·29m - 183
BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate
Sep 29, 2023·33m - 184
Political Violence
Sep 27, 2023·35m - 185
BONUS: Chris Hayes interviews Andrew Weissmann & Mary McCord
Sep 27, 2023·1h 9m - 186
Removal, Recusal and Restrictions
Sep 18, 2023·36m - 187
BONUS: Live from the 92nd Street Y
Sep 15, 2023·1h 1m - 188
Georgia in the Spotlight
Sep 12, 2023·34m - 189
Live at Georgetown Law!
Sep 7, 2023·59m - 190
First Up: The DC Trial
Aug 29, 2023·36m - 191
Special Preview: “Velshi Banned Book Club”
Aug 24, 2023·2m - 192
Awaiting Trump’s GA Surrender
Aug 22, 2023·38m - 193
The GA Indictment
Aug 16, 2023·42m - 194
The GA Indictment Read by Ali Velshi: Part 2
Aug 16, 2023·1h 15m - 195
The GA Indictment Read by Ali Velshi: Part 1
Aug 16, 2023·2h 28m - 196
BONUS: MSNBC Special with Ari Melber, Andrew Weissmann & Mary McCord
Aug 14, 2023·42m - 197
A Protective Order
Aug 7, 2023·44m - 198
Charges to Overturn an Election
Aug 2, 2023·39m - 199
The 2020 Election Indictment Read by Ali Velshi
Aug 2, 2023·1h 43m - 200
Jack Smith’s D.C. Indictment Decision: A Conversation with Judge Luttig
Jul 31, 2023·35m - 201
The Superseding Indictment
Jul 28, 2023·35m - 202
Indictment Watch... Again
Jul 25, 2023·36m - 203
Target Letter
Jul 18, 2023·37m - 204
All Eyes on Judge Cannon
Jul 11, 2023·34m - 205
Potential Cooperators
Jul 3, 2023·32m - 206
The Bedminster Tape
Jun 27, 2023·31m - 207
Government Secrets at Trial
Jun 21, 2023·41m - 208
The Miami Arraignment
Jun 14, 2023·31m - 209
The Full Indictment Read by Ali Velshi
Jun 11, 2023·1h 13m - 210
37 Felony Counts
Jun 10, 2023·36m - 211
The Second Indictment
Jun 9, 2023·40m - 212
Federal Indictment Watch
Jun 5, 2023·38m - 213
Listener Questions
May 30, 2023·31m - 214
The Mar-a-Lago Boxes
May 27, 2023·32m - 215
Corcoran’s Notes
May 23, 2023·33m - 216
An Incriminating Town Hall
May 15, 2023·32m - 217
$5 million In damages
May 10, 2023·35m - 218
Fani Willis’ Immunity Deals
May 8, 2023·34m - 219
Mike Pence Testifies
May 1, 2023·33m - 220
E. Jean Carroll v. Trump
Apr 26, 2023·52m - 221
The Trump Offensive
Apr 18, 2023·43m - 222
All Eyes on Jack Smith
Apr 11, 2023·31m - 223
The Manhattan Arraignment
Apr 5, 2023·59m - 224
The First Indictment
Mar 31, 2023·22m - 225
Prosecuting Donald Trump: A Primer
Mar 28, 2023·40m