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Join former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Renato Mariotti and former Special Agent at the FBI and Legal Analyst Asha Rangappa as they dive deeper into complicated issues in the news with a blatant pro-democracy bias.

It's Complicated Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

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    • 4.7 • 972 Ratings

Join former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Renato Mariotti and former Special Agent at the FBI and Legal Analyst Asha Rangappa as they dive deeper into complicated issues in the news with a blatant pro-democracy bias.

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

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

    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.

    • 39 min
    Episode 74 | Trump Trial Potpourri

    Episode 74 | Trump Trial Potpourri

    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?

    • 37 min
    Episode 73 | Woke SCOTUS; Trump's Trial; RIP Cricket

    Episode 73 | Woke SCOTUS; Trump's Trial; RIP Cricket

    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?!

    • 54 min
    Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift

    Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift

    The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump has begun. Asha and Renato break down the first couple of days of the trial–– from opening statements to jury selection, The People’s first witness, and Trump’s continued violation of Judge Merchan’s gag order.

    Plus, Asha is open to becoming a Swifty.

    • 41 min
    Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup*

    Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup*

    *The original upload of this episode had some sync issues. Those issues are fixed in this version.
    Jury selection and seating in Trump’s election interference trial in Manhattan; people are confused about FISA– Asha will straighten them out.
    Plus, what does it take to be “camera ready?”

    • 46 min
    Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation Game Night

    Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation Game Night

    Jack Smith responded to Judge Cannon’s jury instruction request as the Mar-a-Lago case continues to go off the rails; Trump is still arguing that he has immunity before, during, and after his presidency; plus, maybe Asha should have been a doctor.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
972 Ratings

972 Ratings

tmccaffr ,

5/10/24

Wow! This episode is a high-level discussion about the trial strategies. You both bring unique dimensions to how the prosecution prepares and proves their case. Today’s professional exchange is not to be missed. It engendered my deep respect for you. Thank you Asha and Renato.

lightinaugust ,

Valuable, measured analysis

Asha tees the issues up for Renato, whose analysis is realistic and an excellent antidote to the drumbeat of wishcasting one hears on so many broadcasts. Things are more complicated than we may want them to be.

sfncar ,

Out of touch …

Sounds as though these two were not around in 2018 when all of this came out. How can you two be all offended by the “salacious” details that are common knowledge for anyone who pays attention?

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