No Holding Back with Susan Estrich

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Andrew Napolitano - Former Judge and Legal Analyst Apr 25, 2023

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Andrew Napolitano is a former judge who served on the New Jersey Superior Court from 1987 to 1995. He is also a legal analyst and commentator known for appearing on Fox News and his syndicated column. Napolitano has written several books on legal and political topics, including "Constitutional Chaos: What Happens When the Government Breaks Its Own Laws" and "The Constitution in Exile: How the Federal Government Has Seized Power by Rewriting the Supreme Law of the Land."
In this episode, Susan and Napolitano delve into the technical details and legal aspects of the Donald Trump indictment, including potential testimonies from Allen Weisselberg and Michael Cohen and discuss the perceived unpopularity of the previous decision of DA Bragg not to indict the president when first offered. The duo also speculates on the political ramifications for Trump, the implications of having him take the stand, and how it could affect the election and electability of any Republican facing President Biden. The episode also touches on Trump's ego, his decision to keep classified documents at Mar A Lago, and the prosecution's treatment of the January 6th defendants. The episode concludes by briefly discussing the Alex Murdaugh case and Ukrainian War.

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Erwin Chemerinsky - Legal Scholar & Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law Apr 18, 2023

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Erwin Chemerinsky is a prominent American legal scholar and constitutional law expert, widely regarded as one of the most influential legal scholars in the United States. He is currently the Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. Chemerinsky has authored numerous books and articles on constitutional law and has argued several high-profile cases before the US Supreme Court. He frequently comments on legal issues in the media and has been recognized for advocating civil rights and civil liberties.

Together they explore the distinction between Antisemitism and Anti-Israel rhetoric, first amendment challenges at universities in the US, the effects of California Proposition 209, and the effects of eliminating affirmative action. Further, the duo delves into cases facing the Supreme Court, discussing the tension between liberty and equality, the potential of student loan forgiveness, and the judicial challenges to the action and further challenges to Section 230.

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Lanny Davis - American political operative and lawyer Apr 14, 2023

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Lanny Davis is an American lawyer, lobbyist, author, and crisis management advisor who has worked with high-profile clients like President Bill Clinton, Penn State University, and Michael Cohen. He is an expert in crisis management and has authored several books on the subject. Davis is also a frequent commentator and writer, often appearing on television news programs and contributing opinion pieces to newspapers and magazines.

Together they explore the indictment of Donald Trump. With Lanny’s unique perspective of being one of Michael Cohen's defense attorneys, the duo delves into the facts of the case, the potential of further charges, and the mountains of evidence facing the former president.

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Mari Henderson - Defence attorney and legal analyst Apr 11, 2023

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Mari Henderson is an associate at Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles office with a background as a criminal prosecutor and on-air news reporter. She specializes in high-stakes litigation, representing companies and individuals in sensitive reputational cases. Mari has also defended large internet companies in class action litigation and advised international companies on US litigation issues.

Together they explore the indictment of Donald Trump and delve into the legal rationale made by District Attorney Bragg, discussing the comparisons between John Edwards’ case and Donald Trump’s. They further point out the potential defenses the Trump team can use and the issues facing the prosecution team.

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Rachel Juarez - Celebrity judge and legal professional Mar 28, 2023

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Rachel Juarez is an accomplished legal professional and one of the esteemed judges on CBS Media's acclaimed and Emmy-nominated court program, Hot Bench. A proud native of Los Angeles, Juarez earned her degrees from prestigious institutions such as Yale University and Stanford Law School.

During their discussion, Susan and Rachel explore the Alec Baldwin case, speculating on whether further criminal charges could be brought. They also examine the broader issues of gun control, questioning why a loaded gun was present on the set. Together they address the recent sentencing and laundering case of "Chrisley Knows Best" and consider whether the courts treat celebrities and the wealthy differently. Lastly, the conversation turns to Sam Bankman-Fried, with the pair drawing comparisons between him and Elizabeth Holmes.

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Bill Carrick - Strategic and Media Consultant for Political Candidates Mar 14, 2023

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Bill Carrick is a strategic and media consultant for political candidates and ballot initiatives in California and nationally. The conversation opens with Susan and Frank’s discussion regarding Senator Dianne Feinstein’s hotly contested California seat.

Highlighting the ongoing debacle of Representative George Santos and the dynamic of his relationship with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, exploring what avenues the House Republicans can pursue to accelerate the ethics process to deal with the lies and deceit of Representative Santos. They touch on the future of the Republican party and discuss the leading contenders to win the Republican nomination for President.

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Frank Luntz - Political & Communications Consultant Mar 01, 2023

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Frank Luntz is a political & communications consultant, former Republican strategist, and political pollster. The conversation opens with Frank discussing how he believes America’s democracy is in “jeopardy,” with a serious lack of trust in the institutions that govern.

Susan and Frank discuss the current State of the Union and avenues that Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Republicans can explore to tackle the key issues that ordinary working Americans face, with only a small majority. They question why President Biden is not governing from ‘the middle,’ to gain the majority support for his policies.

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Alan Dershowitz - American Lawyer and Former Law Professor Jan 25, 2023

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Alan Dershowitz is an American lawyer and former law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and criminal law. He has handled and represented many celebrity clients, such as Mike Tyson, Jeffrey Epstein, and Jim Bakker.

The conversation opens by discussing Alan's decades-long relationship with Israel and the state of political affairs in the nation currently, and the scourge of antisemitism. He dives deep into his troubling experiences speaking at universities and colleges.

Together they discuss the U.S. general elections, the investigations regarding Donald Trump, and the issues surrounding Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.

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Blair Berk - Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Jan 25, 2023

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Content warning: discussions of rape and sexual assault throughout.

US legal heavyweight Blair Berk is a criminal defense attorney to many Hollywood celebrities, such as Leonardo Di Caprio, Mel Gibson, and Cameron Diaz. Blair regularly finds herself involved in some of the US’ most media-intensive cases.

Susan and Blair discuss Harvey Weinstein and the charges brought against him and deep dive more generally into what constitutes rape today. They chew over the changes in perception and legal understanding of the issue and whether courtrooms have had to adapt to the difficulty surrounding rape and sexual harassment.

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John Kasich - Former Governor of Ohio Dec 14, 2022

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John Kasich is a political heavyweight. He served two terms as the Governor of Ohio (2011 - 2019) and was a member of the US House of Representatives (1983- 2001). The lifelong Republican joins Susan in a deep dive into the crazy world of US politics and the future of our democracy.

The two share their own experiences dealing with the tactics used and games played on both sides of the aisle. They talk through Kasich’s political career as he stresses the necessity of putting country before party and tells Susan whether or not Donald Trump could win a second term.

And after his controversial move of endorsing then-candidate Joe Biden for President over Trump, find out exactly what Kasich’s relationship with the Biden Administration has been.

All this and more on No Holding Back with Susan Estrich.

Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com

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