Join Legal AF's Michael Popok for the ad-free edition of his must-watch live briefing as he dives into late-breaking developments and answers your burning questions. On this episode, Popok covers: 1) Judge Aileen Cannon's inability to shield Trump, with the Special Counsel's DC Election Interference report revealing damning findings against the former president; 2) Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's rocky Senate confirmation hearings, rife with backtracking and controversy—will he make it through? 3) The Supreme Court's sudden unpredictability for Trump, highlighted by recent losses and Amy Coney Barrett emerging as a potential swing vote; 4) Steve Bannon’s attacks on Elon Musk, raising speculation about whether Trump is using Bannon to diminish Musk’s influence; and 5) MAGA’s disgraceful handling of Jimmy Carter's legacy as they gear up for Trump's swearing-in, with notable absences and ridicule anticipated. Don’t miss Popok’s insightful breakdown of these critical issues!
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Leave flags at half-mast in honor of President Carter. Biden gave his order. Trump and Moses Mike can just continue to whine!! Screw them!
Many MM posts agreed that Jummy Carter would approve of flying the flag upside down. The country is in a state of distress. Moses Mike proves again he is a traitor for raising the flag.
Thank you for making this free. I am on a fixed income and I can’t subscribe to every podcast. Everyone wants you to subscribe. I don’t think it’s very fair to us who are on fixed incomes and can’t do that.
Agree! I live only on social security and every single substack I get (free) asks to upgrade to paid at least 3 times in one post. And being reminded you're missing out for not forking over $$$ is making me feel like I'm being treated like the underdog ... very MAGA.
Same here
I am the same, but, I can't do what I can't do. I share, like, comment on whatever I can read or listen to. Why does it bother you? I'm honestly curious!
Everything you can do to amplify the message is helpful. Likes, comments, sharing. They are all important. The asks aren't personal - they are even in the content where I've upgraded to paid. I think one way to push mainstream
Media to report the truth is for them to see the viewers/consumers get their news from other sources. If you can choose to pay for one, I recommend it. If not, that's fine. Do what you can to engage with their content. We all can engage in whatever way works for us. Eyes forward!
I may just continue to fly my flag at half mast from 12:00 pm on Jan. 20 2025 until DJT leaves office or the Democrats retake the presidency which ever happens first. (So if JDV takes over because DJT dies in office…)
EXCELLENT form of a peaceful protest!
Very creative! Yay you! 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇺🇲🇺🇸
Hopefully it proves non-confrontational in my red neighborhood.
Does it matter if it does? Do you still care for the red and their damage to the country?
They are the neighbors. Thankfully I won’t be here much longer.
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Half-staff, dammit. A mast is on a ship. A staff is on the ground or a building. This is one of my many pet peeves.
Another former Navy? 🥰 I was a Wave... way back when! 😉🤗
No, not a Navy veteran. I was an editor for 45 years…and widow of a writer and military historian who was the son of a career U.S. Air Corps/Force pilot. My husband was an admirer of Waves and other women who served, especially in that era. He interviewed several. Our daughters were named for early aviatrixes. I guess I do feel attached to the military in my own way. I’m very grateful for your service.
Sorry Mary for the spelling slip. Being a Coastie mom. That meaning, my son served in the US Coast Guard therefore I slipped
No offense taken. Many people don’t differentiate between staff and mast. I do take offense when journalists get this wrong. It’s sloppy writing and editing. Tell your Coast Guard offspring thanks for serving!
Mary. Tks for the reply. Do agree about journalists getting it correct but I do like to keep learning myself as well. Together with sharp minds!
These confirmation hearings are a who's who of bottom of the barrel wood scrapings.
As far as Jimmy Carter is concerned, the disrespect is intentional. Trump doesn't want to cede a bit of his spotlight to someone who built a legacy on character and service. The funeral was less about a celebration of life, and more about court intrigue and posturing. It's all a dance except in this case, it's a massive game of chicken.
We have had a preponderance of evidence. We all know that the crimes are extensive. There's not going to be a panacea where all of the sudden this new evidence is suddenly going to be a dagger. The fact of the matter is that those in power know he's guilty, they just don't care.
I think these reports are so damning that people are falling on their axes to keep it from coming out. There are so many people in leadership who have skeletons and it's obvious that blackmail is heavily in play. Everyone is so busy trying to protect their image that they are willing to sell out the entire country rather than admitting their complicity.
Their way of protecting their image by destroying the country is more damaging to it.
Exercises in futility are just another facet of "bread and circuses." Keep the masses busy and spinning out while selling them down the river for 30 pieces of silver.
When we hide from taking responsibility for our actions we unwittingly sign ourselves up to be owned.
That operative word about casting. Trump can't function without a full staff. His whole persona is dependent on Hollywood magic. The potential incoming cabinet is made up of yes men who all have something that Trump wants. He's not in this for governance he's in it to be the prom king. No one likes Trump. He has nothing to offer and he's as insecure as it gets. He's dumb as a rock and he's painfully aware of his deficiencies. But with Hollywood magic, he can pretend. It's so pathetic because the only friends he has are through fear and avarice. His cabinet picks are nerds doing the prom king's homework so they can get a seat at the lunch table.
I appreciate all the updates, but surely more could be done before 2029. Like get him out of office before then. It seems our country is being held for random for the next 4 miserable years. I'm really losing hope and faith for our country and all of us that didn't vote for him. Our country is an embarrassment to the world. Then the countries with a authoritarian government is praising him. Maybe not publicly but I'm sure there are conversations between Trump and those leaders. I never ever thought I would ever see such a person elected for president and so many that are brainwashed cult members. Inside I'm brokenhearted, baffled and confused trying to figure out how we got in such a situation. Only God can help us now I believe. 💔🤔😪
How did we get here? I think Elon Musk has the answer, that the Americans are too dumb and we need more immigrants, poof: the election of a convicted criminal to lead the once most powerful country in the world by a majority of Americans.
Good point.
If Biden gave out some pocket pardons, do those have to be made public until they need to use?
Morons elected Biff as President. Pass it on.
Yeah, Elon Musk said it, Americans (the majority who elected Trump) are too dumb to manage the work of the country and we should therefore be allowing more immigrants to do the important work.
Couldn’t Joe Biden make Garland release the second report? We all know Trump will issue pardons
The US justice system is so corrupt it is sickening. Garland is corrupt or incompetent, the Supreme Court is full of corruption, Cannon is obvious corrupt. There simply does not seem to be a legal peaceful.way to take our country. Jack Smith was the only bright spot in this entire thing. We need more Jack Smiths and fewer Cannons and Garland.
I think all US flags should be hung upside down as long as the orange thing occupies the White House. It signifies severe distress.
Can’t Biden countermand Johnson’s ridiculous decision about the flag being raised for Orange Julius Caesar’s coronation? It’s so very disrespectful to President Carter.
Cannon and Trump's lawyers are traitors to this country all of them forever.
Actually, you’re not completely free because Jessica Denson I think her podcast is lights out or something anyway I heard she had to change where she talks because I thought I heard it was you guys did not accept her commentary … that the election was rigged which most people believe the election was rigged even Trumpers think the election was rigged …happy it was rigged but still.
Even Trump knows it was rigged according to his phone calls and emails. Most people do not believe it was rigged. Are you living on another planet? At least 60 different court trials proved it was not rigged, based on lack of any proof to the lie.
He didn’t answer, he dodged and the republicans didn’t do anything but fawn over him.
I was astounded that the flag will be raised to flatter the already egotistical Trump
What type of retribution do you think Trump will do to to Jack Smith and Garland. Trump has said he will go after his enemies. I worry that Trump will go after them and others. He is a spiteful POS and who knows what that Thing called Trump will do.
Very scary times with that thing (man) leading our country.
Trump won't bother Garland. After all, Garland saved him by delaying any prosecution for at least 2 years, which gave Trump a big head start, time to appeal anything and everything over and over to run out the time. You are aware Garland is a Republican and was when Biden appointed him? I think Smith doesn't want a pardon by Trump because it would be admitting he committed a crime.
Please keep us sane by giving us the truths.
And WHY can't Joe Biden the former Dark Brandon just order the release of Vol 2 so all this BS goes away?
Garland has been one horrible AG. Biden shoukd have gotten rid of him when he failed to started the case on Trump. Garland is a culpable as the Supreme corrupt court.
I think if Trump would have been tried early on soon after the insurrection, he would have been found guilty and maybe served some sort of sentence. I blame Merrick Garland for delaying his prosecution to the point the public was used to it and over the shock of the chaos and damage caused by the insurrection. Garland's appointment as Attorney General was one of Biden's many bad administrative choices. Biden knew Garland was a Republican.
So what is it with Joni Ernst? Looks like she (1) loves her career & (2) hates women, both more than she values honesty, integrity, equal rights, & basic human decency. In my opinion, if she votes in favor of the Hegseth nomination, she no longer has any right to speak on behalf of women in the military (or in any other walk of life), nor survivors of sexual assault. For shame.
She voted to approve Hegseth's nomination, as did the majority of senators.
Thanks for this! It matters.
I love Midas Touch. I too live on SS and it barely pays for my rent, food etc. I have been with Midas Touch since their inception, so I am thrilled that I can continue to watch for free. Thank you Midas Touch for making your podcasts available to all of us.
This all just makes me want to barf!!! I see scenes of.Mad Max in my head and imagine this will be our life for the next 4 yrs..
Excellent broadcast! So many important issues discussed and explained. Thank you for all the information. I will not be watching the farcical inauguration next Monday. I don’t want to see that clown’s face…ever…if I can avoid it. Fortunately, I live in Europe, so I may be able to avoid his rants/disinformation, etc.
i am on your side Michael. But the gun laws now are not more lax than the old days. Not only are prisoners not given a rifle upon release, but they are not allowed to possess one.
It’s half STAFF not half mast!
What happens if djt just randomly makes up his own oath of office instead of repeating what he is expected to say? Do they stop the ceremony? Unlikely.
Sorry Mary. But hopefully you got my point
The FBI's delay in investigating Trump's nominees is another disappointment of the DOJ, and is similar to Garland's slowness to investigate the Jan 6 insurrection. The majority of the FBI and DOJ, including Garland are republicans. Biden could have and probably should have appointed some Democrats, especially at top of DIJ and FBI.
Cannon is CORRUPT.
Who ever thought Amy Coney Barret would be the “Swing vote”…😳
Becky you can't tell me what to do. I know you eat glue.
Omg, this place is full of assholes.
All of these comments are nonsense. I don't care though. Be stupid if you want to, but I do things my way. I will make you cry in the middle of a shitpost. I do not give a single fuck.
I agree it's great it's available no charge as well😁 especially in these times. It is so imperative that we get facts... Not getting opinions masquerading is facts, but actual real information to keep us informed. Thank you meidas, mighty family ❤️
Keep the flags at half-mast. We, the people, want to honor Jimmy Carter. We do not care if it makes DJT whine. His whining just proves he's still a little kid and bully inside.
Thanks for everything you do to keep us informed regarding the legalities of what is happening.
Maybe my ears are too sensitive but everytime you tap the desk I hear the thud. Maybe a carpet pad during your podcast..which I ❤️.
❤️🤍💙♾️
Right On!
And you are not a felon
On the dark day of our national nightmare in broad daylight, otherwise known as Inauguration Day 2025, I'm going for a long walk on the beach.
Just love that we have an incoming president who’s going to pardon people who did crimes for him on his orders/direction. Just love that for us as a country. The corruption and miscarriage of justice going all the way to the top is just so inspiring and encouraging for our future. Yay us.
Exactly how you weaponize the judicial system!
Looking forward to “your takes”🤗
He is as _*Anti-Christian as the Jews & Gentiles were to Christ when he was on earth._*
#RealChristians -*willingly follow the Bible commandments and principles ONLY, from Almighty God, they Jesus Christ!_* You cannot pick and choose what you WANT to follow!
#Proverbs 6:16-19
16)There are six things that GOD hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17) Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18) A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19) A false witness who LIES with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers.
Which of these do these hypocrites NOT disobey. This isn't the only scripture that is VERY CLEAR about what God will NOT tolerate.
A real Christian focuses their life on Jesus’ words, and much less on the conflicted and angry pettiness of the Old Testament. Jesus brought change, in spirit and action, to refocus believers on love, humility, kindness and living with God through an accepting and humble heart that leads through kindness. Jimmy Carter understood.
It’s not just Trump’s lies, it’s his prideful neediness and his valuing of money over even ordinary decency, let alone his fellow humans. For Trump and his surrounding cult, Christianity is just a tool they use to control and sucker his MAGA tribe.
Love ya Popok! Thanks for keeping it real! There's so many things I'd LIKE to subscribe to, and once we can really see the lay of the land- maybe I can. But as a woman of a certain age, I MUST use discernment- while gargoyles walk our beloved earth and be careful with my coin.
Thank you for making this free dearest. May the divine Goddess richly bless you and yours 💙
The morons elected Biff as President!
Could Trump be impeached in term like Nixon or does his immunity prevent that too ?
Pete Hegseth’s Secret History | The New Yorker
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/pete-hegseths-secret-history