Neal Katyal on Jack Smith’s Very Smart Case

And Donald J. Tump’s Very Weak One

[@BrokenHill56]

How we miss Al Franken in the Senate. Great guy, great democrat. I wish him well.

[@etherboy3540]

Big ups to Al. He's a decent man and I hope he runs again.

[@vickitaylor680]

Al, I’ve read and enjoyed your books. Being born and raised a minnesotan who lives in Washington state now, and I’m your age(71) I relate so much to you. My boyfriend at the time won the wrestling state championship in 1968 from Forest Lake and I know you were a wrestler (Hopkins was very good) and I really enjoy seeing your family on social media. You really lucked out there.

[@charlesputnam9370]

@@etherboy3540 llal

[@lisashapiro4714]

We want him back in the Senate

[@sherryhoward2481]

I would like him to run for President!

[@AdvancedHarmonics]

Neal Katyal!!! BRILLIANT! Calm! Informed! Pure Intelligence! Powerful!!! Such an Excellent conversation! Thanks for the info on his podcast! Televise the Trump DC courthouse proceedings? ABSOLUTELY critical!!! THANK you!

[@tjfreno69]

I concur to all the above! 🎉❤

[@hoytbangs9425]

Brilliant analysis. Kudos.

[@charlottetracy3970]

We are so lucky as a country to have Neal Katyal and Al Franken talking about the importance of our democracy and the peril it is in at this time.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

We are not a democracy.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

We will never be a democracy.

[@pecquet-dubalaix8288]

If it were a Smart Case, Trump would not have Subpoena Power.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@pecquet-dubalaix8288 Joe Biden stole classified documents. Thankfully he's white and can get away with it. Ray Epps is white too.

[@donnavorce8856]

It's comforting to know we have this caliber of people being the voices of sanity in politics in this crazy time.

[@bethleslie3994]

I’m a big fan of both these men and it’s a delight to hear them in discussion here. Thank you for this program. These are heroes of democracy.

[@kellythompson3865]

I watched the Watergate trial as a 19 year old. To watch Ehrlichman, Dean and Mr. Ervin. Heard their answers and watched their demeanor. Very telling. Yes televise it. Our democracy should hide nothing.

[@dianedavidson7977]

That was an impeachment trial in Congress. Nixon resigned bc the Senate was going to convict so that's why it was televised.

[@theskyehiker]

I watched the whole thing as well. Very informative.

[@pakde8002]

When I was in the third grade Senator Ervin came to my class in Morganton NC and taught us how to draw a picture. His grandson was a classmate and friend of mine. He made a great impression on me at the time. Later as a junior high school student I remember watching the hearings and it seemed so surreal that here was the same man who taught my class how to draw a bunny rabbit sitting in a meadow along a winding mountain path now presiding over the dismantling of the most powerful man on earth.

[@elenalatici9568]

​@@pakde8002 Love this srory

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

We love Neal. Boy Mitch could have saved us all from a lot of anguish and money if he had just convicted.

[@tjfreno69]

Mitch needs to go sit down and be quiet somewhere...or stand...

[@dawnoceanside7300]

​@@tjfreno69like Dem constituents for the last 8 YEARS?? 🤭

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

If he had convicted the first time and removed Trump, and also made sure that he didn't take any boxes with him on the way out.

[@WarrenHolly]

Mitch has done a lot of damage to this country. He's not on the Allen Dulles level but not to far behind

[@johnnordby1331]

Mitch made his own bed...sleep well turtle.

[@viviensfilms3604]

Excellent session. Neil's solid arguments help you understand how the justice system should work. He's dignified & authentic.

[@robbiekeen9508]

Love Neal❤ very intelligent and easy on the ears. Love his analysis of law. Very helpful to non lawyers. Thank you Neal. VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙💙

[@kn9ioutom]

TRUMPSTER IN THE DUMPSTER !!!!!

[@cotus2408]

@@kn9ioutom😡Because Trump is a * chump ! 🤬

[@TheGuinever]

Yes! DIGNIFIED and AUTHENTIC! Exceptionally rare qualities in government these days.

[@face5624]

Neal is just fantastic, he always explains everything so simply that you can understand the law.

[@marymorgante8963]

I just adore Neil a very brilliant and honest true lawyer , so glad he is on our side . Great job .

[@texadonkey34]

Neal, is soo smart. Always nice to see him on MSNBC.

[@margaretmurphy9498]

Neal is so worthlistening to. He's so smart and knowledgeable. Thanks for this podcast. Courtside is really great

[@dianedelello5906]

Anytime I see Neal on a KZbin post, I listen to the podcast. I respect Neal and the information he imparts more than any other law expert.

[@stacycomeau1494]

I have a question for Neal Katyal regarding whether or not this 3d indictment trial should be televised: it is my understanding that the victims of crime are allowed to attend the trial; (2) The actions of Trump and his many co-conspirators were designed ti harm our country and Constitution - and our country and our Constituon exist solely for our citizens. So our citizens are the victims of these crimes. As such, shouldn't the trial be televised so all victims can attend? The media will spin what the media will spin, televised or not, but at least give the victims themselves the right to judge for ourselves. After all, it is we, the Citizens of the United States, who will be most affected by this trial.

[@faithrynders6735]

Amen. Great reasoning!

[@judinaylor3508]

great point. We are the victims of his crimes.

[@ecstanton]

I believe he did address that...saying there would be 6 American citizens allowed to sit in on the proceedings....I could be wrong but I thought that's what he meant

[@stacycomeau1494]

@ecstanton8385 He said that 6 members of the press would be allowed. No mention of citizenship. Although the next morning he was on a news program wherein he advocated my position on televising the proceedings since we were all his victims. I was flattered.

[@ecstanton]

@@stacycomeau1494 ty

[@jlvandat69]

Enlightening and sobering, Thanks to both of you. Each day since November, 2016 I have felt disbelief that DJT managed to become President of this great nation. My faith in the people of this country has been forever eroded by witnessing the continued support of a known criminal and masterful con artist. But people like Al and Neal, et al, and institutions such as the DOJ remind me that our country's best and brightest are aggressively working to correct the greatest mistake in American politics. So, I plan to do the same. We simply cannot rest until the DJT/GOP threat to democracy has been eliminated.

[@ecstanton]

Well said

[@Mary-gp9qk]

AMEN!

[@Mary-gp9qk]

trump for prison 2024

[@davidweyant9356]

This was absolutely brilliant with Al and Neal. More please. 👍👍

[@ScottRobsco]

Thank you. I agree, the trial should be televised.

[@angieedralin7281]

I agree to televise trump trial so the people will know because the people is the real victim and so trump could not lie though trump lies right in front on our face. NO NO NO NO NO NO VOTE FOR TRUMP AND HIS MINIONS..

[@missmarya747]

We The People should want it televised since, TRAITOR-45 AFTER ALL IS DOING IT FOR US🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ed2867]

Quote “ … the trial should be televised …” Quote “ … the trial should be televised …” Quote “ … the trial should be televised …” Oh so important. Well stated.

[@florocks7761]

We don't care where Neal is from. He is from planet earth. Like all of us. Sooner we understand that the better life will be for all of us. I love to see & hear from Mr. Katyal. He is respectable, ethical, decent, humble & straight forward. My words don't come close to who this gentleman is. He's definitely one of my favorites to listen to.

[@jlvandat69]

👍👍👍👍

[@mojoman2001]

Mr. Katyal is from the United States, born in Chicago. Al Franken commented on Mr. Katyal's ancestry -- which I agree is irrelevant.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Well said and good point

[@solarwind907]

Al, thank you so much for having Neal on to speak about USA versus Trump. You guys give me hope! Not a lot of hope, I’m a realist, but I’ll take all the hope I can get :-)

[@pecquet-dubalaix8288]

Trump now has Subpoena Power, it's over.

[@jmflournoy386]

Neal Katyal for supreme court

[@jeannepeters8836]

No..ooo. Neal would suffer in the SC environment. We need Neal to continue fighting for us with his brilliant arguments on important SC cases.

[@mounteverest96]

So proud of you my indian brother

[@mounteverest96]

We need honest people like Neal in SC

[@shelleymays8529]

I'm waiting for some senators to be indicted for their involvement in this, too.

[@mljones655]

And House members too!

[@missmarya747]

All the co conspirators and Co defendants to start, then the rest.

[@leotachaney7322]

​@@mljones655Exactly why none of the cowards....excluding the brave ones who did ...voted to impeach and then to convict in both impeachment trials! They KNEW he had the proof of their involvement and WOULD name names!!!!!

[@susanpeters9798]

I always tune in whenever Neal Kaytal is interviewed. Such an intelligent and down to earth man. I really appreciate what he has to say.

[@nancyb3315]

I so agree that this trial - U.S. vs Trump - must be televised. We-the-People need to see for ourselves what goes on in the court room. And we must remove the likely twisted behavior of the Defendant to lie about everything.

[@missmarya747]

We The People should want it televised since, TRAITOR-45 AFTER ALL IS DOING IT FOR US🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DaVinci368]

Thank you Al. Hearing Neal speak is always good for the soul - and sanity. 👍🇨🇦

[@teslah2997]

I LOVE Neal Katyal…..he is sooo intelligent and dedicated to true justice, and such a man of integrity. So much respect for this man

[@lisamatthews1638]

I must add Neal is also very handsome!

[@teslah2997]

@@lisamatthews1638 he is VERY handsome to me mainly I think, because of his great intellect……Smart is, to me, very appealing/sexy

[@lisamatthews1638]

You got it! Neal's got the smarts and the manly rugged good looks! I don't know if he's married and I certainly don't mean to upset Ms. Katyal if he is. She made the best choice! You know what I mean. 😇

[@teslah2997]

@@lisamatthews1638 yes, he is married

[@holly5837]

We love smart, informed, articulate men like Al Franken and Neal Katyal. Thank you. Excellent interview.

[@BabbetteChoquette-po5hx]

Thank you so much, Al and Neal!❤❤

[@loranelson103]

It’s a horrible job, but we need more intelligent people like Al Franken in the chambers. Please reconsider and run again. Please.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

He raped too many women.

[@peterford9369]

He wouldn't have resigned if he wanted to fight the accusations. So it's doubtful he'd run again with that crap in the cards. He's doing well and his family means more to him without the controversy hanging over him.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@peterford9369 Al Frankens accusers were primarily democrats. He assaulted women who stood next to him at the Minnesota State Fair to have their pictures taken next to him. He also assaulted women who worked for the DNC and DFL. HIS FAMILY MEANT NOTHING TO HIM AS HE GRABBED MY MOTHERS BUTT.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@peterford9369 I can't see Franken fighting all those black women in court.

[@peterford9369]

@@JayBee-cr8jm I truly do not know all the details behind his leaving the Senate. But at least he did. Voluntarily. I never read up on the story. Was pretty much just commenting on the comment. But if the severity of his behavior wasn't violent or worse than a kiss, djts behavior definitely calls for permanent dismissal. But yes, if he did do what he was accused of, he most definitely deserved to be removed. Though I have a pretty good idea that goes for more than half of the gov officials.

[@sarah.n.v.thoren]

i’m still devastated that you resigned, al. i understand why you did it, but it still fucking sucks.

[@kristinbattey7829]

I agree, you were a gift in congress. But I understand also. (But time to come back??????Please)

[@lightningstrikestwice2935]

Gillibrand certainly shafted Al franken on that one. A little high school prank! After all, he's a comedian. What he did was pale in comparison to what's going on since then. We lost a great talent in government. Imagine he'd make a great president. At least we'd be laughing. Now we're crying.

[@tjfreno69]

I concur ❤

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@lightningstrikestwice2935 He raped 8 women. Google it.

[@judychandler8485]

I agree. This is why I can't stand her ..

[@susantaylor9923]

How fortunate the people of this country are to have the protections that Neal Katyal represents when it comes to maintaining and improving our lives.

[@cynthiacairns9209]

I just love Neal Katyal's brain! Thanks for a great interview!

[@pecquet-dubalaix8288]

Trump now has Subpoena Power and the Whole World will now see the corruption of the Left.

[@janemack2667]

As I listen to this, I was also doing a cryptogram. "It is easier to put on slippers, than to carpet the whole world." An Al Franken famous quote.

[@keeperofthelists4771]

The citizens can't sign a document to demand it televised? I Thought it was a 'we the people thing' 😆

[@audreywellham2413]

Judicial decision. They will try to get it covered. I think Smith is okay with it too, and communicated that to judges. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️

[@sharonolson5782]

We so need the entire trial filmed & public. We the public have been financially stressed due to DT! I want those who still blindly follow him to see & me too! We need truth!

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@sharonolson5782 Biden crushed my finances.

[@pamelajackson8956]

​@@JayBee-cr8jmWhat does that have to do with the fact that the most important case of our lifetime needs to be televised.

[@TheMobileHomestead]

@@JayBee-cr8jm

[@Hurley_22]

Mr Katyal is such an articulate and thoughtful analyst. I can only imagine the powerful presence he sets in the courtroom. Very captivating speaker and I go out of my way to listen to him talk.

[@cherrishcornell148]

Miss you Al and I wish you were still in the Senate we need you and your comedy. Neal has become my TV boyfriend because he is so honest and speaks truth to the country, no matter what and I admire that. ❤️ you both

[@unfrozencavemanlawyer3950]

If the RNC believes Trump actually is the president, then they’re really voting for his third term and, ahem, that’s not legal. A clever attorney could make a case that’s better than any of Trump’s cases regarding the election. Go Neal!!!

[@roseliekane1060]

Thank you for this great talk. I will admit: I am a huge fan of yours, Mr. Katyal.

[@susanschaffner4422]

One of the best. Can't help but be nervous and afraid of 2024.

[@jodysheridan604]

What an interesting conversation, Al's wit with Neal's snark gave the facts a swagger.

[@Andrea-bw8xm]

Wish this went longer! Could listen to you two for hours! Thanks for the content...brief but accurate.

[@paulgrieger8182]

Is there a petition to get the trial televised? If not, there should be.

[@missmarya747]

Someone in the Democratic Party submitted a motion / petition to have it televised. We The People should want it televised since, TRAITOR-45 AFTER ALL IS DOING IT FOR US🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@williamfirestone1320]

Neal Katyal is a brilliant legal mind and always enjoy listtening and learning. Thank you!

[@purplespiritzone]

The American people have the right to see the truth coming out.

[@user-xv4xs7nu1v]

Even Trump’s lawyers want it televised so let’s go! Hope the Dems get converts would love ti see Jack in action! .

[@missmarya747]

Someone in the Democratic Party submitted a motion to have it televised. We The People should want it televised since, TRAITOR-45 AFTER ALL IS DOING IT FOR US🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@beckyd712]

*Thank you Al Franken for this wonderful interview with Neil Katyal; one of my favorite intelligent and calming legal voices out there.* This case affects every person in the United States. *We want to be able to see the presentation of charges and the evidence presented; this trial needs to be on television so we the people can see Justice served with our own eyes! Truth cannot be obscured if the trial is televised.*

[@christinerobinson9372]

If you have ever seen anyone having a heart attack, not a widow maker attack, but a mild heart attack, you will have noted the total lack of blood in McConnell's face and his lack of awareness of his surroundings. You may also have noted the yellow color of his skin. His liver is not in the best shape either.

[@kathyhollerback7786]

Excellent podcast. Neil Katyal is simply brilliant and Al is always engaging and intelligent.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I've been listening to Neal Katyal's excellent legal explanatory commentary, mostly dealing with Trump chaos for 4 or 5 years. I always feel reassured we are getting a knowledgeable and expert analysis, as much as possible, of what the heck is going on legally and any likely potential ramifications.

[@jeannepeters8836]

MAGA really stands for: "My Ass Got Arrested"

[@jannichi6431]

Make Accountability Great Again 🥰🇺🇸📢

[@paulgrieger8182]

Make Attorneys Get Arrested

[@faithrynders6735]

Thank you Neal, YES, He should plead insanity. It just amazes me to hear "he received bad advice." He CHOSE bad advice. He didn't listen to Pat Cippolone. He should definitely be a witness.

[@Shari-kd4bt]

Thank you Al for bringing good info to us every time. We sure miss you in the Senate

[@terrybruno7404]

Neil Katyal you are my Hero !! Brilliant & Stable✨♥️✨♥️💎

[@katherinecompton6591]

Yes, Neal, I agree this must be on air. We the People, deserve nothing less. Sure, I expect showboating for the cameras but that can be "whipped down", jurisdictly. The warts must be shown, our unique state of being needs it. Al, as all too often, great show. Thanks. 😊😁😉 Oh, I'm posting this one to my fb, page. 👍👍

[@lindajankowski1081]

Thank you, brothers Franken and Katyal. Peace, Light and Love. ✌️🌟🫶

[@Patricia-vd9xh]

Leo Kottke - Always enjoy hearing this tune, it lifts me up. Great conversation with Neal Katyal. Thank you Al Franken. 💜💙❤

[@martinwhalley3286]

How are you doing, Al? We miss you in the Senate. You are the Democratic version of McCain. True liberal- true conservative.

[@lulu6618]

Super Al. Thank you! I’m glad Katyal called it a coup attempt because that is exactly what he wants(ed)!

[@Thadmotor1044]

We must End Koch bros Citizens United and restore Voting Rights Act to regain real American progress , protect our Democracy , and our planet as republicants defend special interests to that of the blood of our children and the health and safety of all Americans , and have Climate Extremes out of control .

[@iamlpinthe312]

I agree 100%! That being said, the KOCH BROS ARE THROWING EVERYTHING THEY HAVE AT CANDIDATES NOT! Trump.

[@jannichi6431]

Look up Project 2025 plus 60+PACS of hundreds in Republican Party aiming for a wanna be dictator. Understand one Koch Bro remaining, like Graham lesser of player today. Get your point, why hasn't a Neal brought a case challenging Citizen's United, bc Roberts, Alito, Gorsich and Thomas would NEVER hear of it

[@ninemoonplanet]

Read the indictment document, Republican or Democrat or Independent voter. It's an easy read, goes from November to January day by day, week by week. If you want to engage in discussion or debate you will do that far better knowing the evidence, where it came from, the testimonies, who gave those under oath to the jury. Reading the indictment document will also keep you from appearing uninformed.

[@ninemoonplanet]

McConnell said the ex-president was "practically and morally responsible", now that currently indicted defendant is (allegedly) legally responsible too. Mitch could have saved the taxpayers millions of dollars by allowing the impeachment to be "guilty".

[@jannichi6431]

Velshi podcast narrated for you, about 1 1/2 hours. Only 45 pages unlike the Jan6 Committee Report of 845 pages. Live the "45" coincidence? Chuckles

[@joangravitz3280]

The bulwark site has an audio version

[@missmarya747]

Most come from his Own The REPUBES‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️, Employees not in the White House.

[@keeperofthelists4771]

I'll buy the popcorn if it's televised!!

[@jannichi6431]

The globe will be popping the Champagne too🍿📢🍸🌏

[@BrendaHeeligan]

Champagnes on ice and I’ve stocked up on more popcorn! I ate so much during the Jan 6 hearings😂

[@elizabethmead2852]

That introduction gave me an anxiety attack. I love this show/podcast/channel. I wish Al Franken hadn't left office. Al, it is a delight to listen to you. Thanks.

[@katherinecrossman8521]

Mr . Franken, I do and will never vote for any republican. And if someones political point of view sounds like republican point of view , I wont vote for them either . And I miss your voice in our government . You are always logical , careing , and honest . Your reasoning process results in common sence policy positions. THANK YOU .

[@papajeff5486]

McConnell needs to go away. He’s done. He, personally, has generated a great deal of grief for many, many US citizens. He’s lived past his usefulness. He needs go. A lot of Kentucky folks absolutely despise him. From Kentucky

[@lisamatthews1638]

Kudos to your legal successes, Neal! 🎉🎉 Always great to hear you speak! ⚡

[@jmdec20]

Stein was in Moscow w. Flynn too. Stein was a dead weight to throw the election to Trump.

[@jannichi6431]

S.ith knows Mueller Report. Who do ya think 6th fantom witness in indictment is? A Cuchinelli type or a Meadows clan crew? Vegas bet anyone?

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

Is that why you changed your vote from Hillary to Trump?

[@SunnyGrandma]

Great discussion! This made me aware of some nuances I suspect my mind didn’t really want to know, but now I’m glad I do. Thank you so much!❤️

[@susantaylor9923]

I think what I want to say is that the importance of being presented to by a person like Neal Katyal is that he knows we are out here wanting to be informed, not impressed. If we could just become better informed we, the people, this countrywould not hit scary backward times like this or go after each other. We'd know that it's us that must keep our ship sailing.

[@citizenenak]

Why in gods name would you hide the most sacred process we share, wether or not to incarcerate someone. That is no less than taking ones liberty away full stop. We should all share the burden of the crimes perpetrated against the citizen. All of us through the democracy we share. Love you Neal, great, great energy. Thank you for all you do, i see it and it really matters to the lowly citizen. Thank you again.

[@chrishewitt4220]

Looking forward to hearing this...

[@chrishewitt4220]

And it didn't disappoint! Neal is one of my favourite commentators on things Trump and crime.

[@Lucy-uc9pg]

Great interview! Comedy and law ... Yes

[@Chereese0808]

Al, I don't think 70% of Republicans truly believe t Rump won. They're just saying that. Otherwise they think they'd look even more stupid. Or they are Qanon wackos. Neil Katyal is such a brilliant man. I have the utmost respect for him. He's always there for us with a call from MSNBC if he's available. We need many more just like him.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

You think Hillary won.

[@raventree333]

Such an enjoyable conversation between two very intelligent, sane, good humored men. Calmly exchanging both facts and opinions. How refreshing!

[@robbiekeen9508]

Al , you need to run for senate again. You were an asset to politics. I watch American politics closely and I personally think youve done your time out of politics and its hurting Americans by you not sitting in your seat. Is there any chance of you returning??? 💙💙💙💙💙

[@christinaulibarri4777]

Thank you Mr. Franken and Mr. Katyal for your commentary.

[@RidingWithBiden]

Neal Katyal is my favorite attorney. He has done so much for America. He is brilliant arguing before the Supreme Court. Thank you, Mr. Katyal! We cannot let Trump win under any circumstance. We indeed will be a fascist country without a democracy

[@jonobester5817]

That was a good one, Al. "He likes ratings, right?"

[@slister45]

You know...for a change.

[@silencedogood7297]

Thank you Al. Please remind your listeners that Republican Dewey lost to Truman in 1948 -after being ahead in the polls and declared winner the night before all the votes were in.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Thank you for having Neal Katyal on your program.

[@jeremypaine8958]

A great conversation thank you. This really improved my understanding of many of the issues

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

For 2-3 months after January 6th, we didn't hear form Trump at all. It was radio-silence. He knew what he did was wrong. He also knew he would eventually pay for it.

[@michaelyoung1055]

Love Neal! A calm litigator and Brilliant!

[@kattz753]

Al, (and everone else), if you haven't seen Donald's in the John With Boxes by Randy Rainbow, you really need to. I nearly peed my pants. "Picture his a-- in a bright orange jumpsuit, banging on bars with a rusty tin cup...."

[@BrendaHeeligan]

I watched that too! Made me laugh so much, I sent it to my sister, she told me she was crying laughing😂she’s posted it on to my other sister. It was brilliant!

[@casjean8904]

yes!yes! my sister use that as greeting, instead of hello. also instant earworm. heehee

[@jannichi6431]

No Labels and West real threats to democracy this round. MariAnne would bow out, I hope.

[@poohbearsauntie]

THIS IS GONNA BE SOOO GOOOD!!!!

[@nakedreef]

Great show. Thank you for doing this program with Neal, Al. 😊

[@ntaylo6299]

Brilliant and more!!!!!!! Justice is brilliant and what a thrill to have access to Al, who should run for the house and Neil who is a National Treasure.

[@mw354]

18 U.S. Code § 1503 "…..or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or impedes, or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice, shall be punished.."

[@johnmcbarron7282]

We should keep in mind that Pence found his spine only after he called others (Quayle and Luttig) and was told there were no other options.

[@jmstrsn5148]

Neal !! Always stop to listen to Neal's take on legal matters !! glad he's out in the public square with sage opinions.

[@jaynefinley]

Great show ( for a change). 😉 Always good to hear Neil's perspective. I am all for Trump's trial being televised. I agree with Neil, this the most important case in America's history.

[@DavidDillon101]

As a newcomer to the podcast, it’s a great - and long overdue - pleasure to hear the voice of Mr. Franken. Brilliant comic timing aside, Mr. Franken was an articulate and thoughtful lawmaker, and his presence in the Senate is sorely missed.

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

Does our government need to create strong requirements for who can run for the office of President? Also, psychological testing needs to be added.

[@missmarya747]

Its a MUST NOT A NEED‼️‼️‼️🧐

[@gregbors8364]

Sounds to me like something that might be weaponized by a President Trump or some future Republican of his ilk. Say, what if one of the questions was “Can you define what the word ‘woman’ means?”

[@janeegage425]

Kudos to you Neil for your excellence and success in your work. I really appreciate you Al for coming together with Neil in this Podcast! Thanks.

[@bookbwitched6823]

Dang, I thought Neal was of Greek God descent. Hero Warrior Guy. Al, if this gets cleaned up, the horror scrubbed off the walls of the republican Khaos Klan. Could you think of coming back. I miss you so much.

[@darcyhoyes]

As always an EXCELLENT interview! Al is the best! Neal ROCKS!

[@tonyprost5575]

I think the Secret Service driver that refused to take him to the Capitol should get a Congressional Gold Medal. He probably saved America.

[@susantaylor9923]

I'm very proud of Neal Katyal. His work for the people of this country is a big part of the legal shield raised for us, the American people and we are wise to be very grateful.

[@gwayne919]

I enjoyed the podcast and as impressed as I am with the esteemed Katyal, a bit of faith in our Democracy has been restored and much will be put right in time probably after the GOP right wing has been overcome. Until then we are destined to crawl backwards into theocracy.

[@lindabrus5074]

i really appreciate how well Neal Katyal explains law to those of us who do not have law degrees. This is so helpful to the average citizen who wants to put our arms around the current situation that we all find ourselves in. I so appreciate you Neal. Thank you Al for having him on the show.

[@BigDemocracyEnergy]

I love Neal Katyal. He’s a great speaker, very articulate, funny, of great intellect and has such a cool and calm demeanor. I could listen to him talk all day.

[@MalBishop18]

“They don’t have very much to work with when it comes to defences” 😂

[@missmarya747]

They have Nada, Zero. zilch etc………