DeepSummary
The episode begins by discussing the start of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. Ken White and Josh Barrow analyze Trump's efforts to delay the trial and the prosecution's attempt to introduce evidence of Trump's other alleged misconduct.
They then talk about Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels, calling in from prison to criticize the case against Trump and the credibility of witness Michael Cohen. Avenatti's remarks are seen as part of his rehabilitation tour and an attempt to gain favor with Trump.
The hosts also cover updates in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, Judge Aileen Cannon's refusal to rule on jury instructions proposed by Trump's team, and the settlement reached by Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman over racist robocalls. Finally, they discuss actress Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney for firing her from 'The Mandalorian' due to her controversial statements.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan related to the Stormy Daniels hush money payments has begun, with the prosecution seeking to introduce evidence of Trump's other alleged misconduct.
- Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' former lawyer, called in from prison to criticize the case against Trump, potentially as part of a rehabilitation effort or to gain favor with Trump.
- In the Mar-a-Lago documents case, Judge Aileen Cannon backtracked on her decision to reveal the names of witnesses, but she also refused to rule on jury instructions proposed by Trump's team.
- Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman settled another case related to their racist robocalls, with the hosts characterizing them as incompetent figures attempting political schemes.
- Actress Gina Carano is suing Disney for firing her from 'The Mandalorian' due to her controversial statements, but legal experts believe Disney has a strong First Amendment defense.
- The episode highlights the ongoing legal troubles and public rehabilitation efforts of various figures involved in high-profile cases related to Donald Trump.
- The hosts provide insightful legal analysis and commentary on the various developments in these cases, offering their perspectives on the strategies and potential outcomes.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Yeah, I mean, I think that's kind of a, I think it's unlikely. Long reach unless he really, really, really poked a thumb in some of Donald Trump's foes eyes. Maybe he just doesn't want them to spend more resources going after him more, which is not out of the question.“ by Ken White
- “I see that more sort of a dollar store. Batman and Robin trying to pretend to be superheroes, but really, really bad at it.“ by Ken White
- “I think this is a very strong First Amendment argument and that they're likely to prevail on it.“ by Ken White
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Serious Trouble
Josh Barro and Ken White
4/16/24
Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York has begun, with jury selection underway. Ken and I discuss Trump’s last-ditch efforts to get this trial delayed, and public support he has gotten from a surprising advocate: imprisoned ex-attorney Michael Avenatti, who phoned into MSNBC from his oceanfront Los Angeles home to say he thinks the case is seriously flawed. Meanwhile, in Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon did something we said she might: She declined to make any decisions about those jury instructions she asked attorneys a bunch of weird questions about. Smith is in a bind. We discuss why.
Plus: Incompetent ratfucker Jacob Wohl and his sidekick Jack Burkman are in trouble again. And actress Gina Carano (from Disney's "The Mandalorian") is a character on Serious Trouble for the first time this week.