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The Counsel
Join Elie Honig as he unpacks the complex legal issues shaping our country. A former prosecutor and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, CNN senior legal analyst, and author, Honig brings sharp insight and clear perspective to the intersections of law, politics, and current events. New episodes every Friday. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Note From Elie: Biden Right to Retract Statement on Jan 6 Prosecutions
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Note From Elie: A Taxonomy of Trumpworld Witnesses
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Note From Elie: Trump Has Mastered The Art of Delay
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Note From Elie: The Supreme Court Publicity Tour
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Note From Elie: Contempt of Congress Prosecutions are Necessary but Fraught
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Note From Elie: The Failure of John Durham’s Investigation
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Note From Elie: The January 6 Committee is On the Clock
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The CounselUp Against the Mob: The Cooperator
In this special episode, Elie shares the first episode of his new show, Up Against the Mob. Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Michael Visconti…
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Note From Elie: A Personal Reflection on 9/11
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Note From Elie: Bill Barr’s Cringeworthy Text Messages
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Note From Elie: A Bridge Too Far on the Eviction Moratorium
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Note From Elie: Cuomo Unlikely to Face Charges
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Note From Elie: The Coming Congressional Battle Over Jan 6
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Note From Elie: Why Jeffrey Clark Matters
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Note From Elie: The Case Against Tom Barrack
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Note From Elie: The Uncertainty of Andrew Cuomo’s Political Fate
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Note From Elie: Kevin McCarthy and the Truth About Jan. 6th
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Note From Elie: Hatchet Man
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Note From Elie: Trump Won't Go to Jail
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Note From Elie: DOJ Stood Its Ground
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Note From Elie: Too Little, Too Late For Don McGahn
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Note From Elie: DOJ Should Bring Sedition Charges
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Note From Elie: Will Trump Be Indicted?
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Note From Elie: How Much Is Too Much?
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Tish Targets Trump
Elie Honig is joined by University of Alabama Law School student Kyra Perkins. They break down New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement that her…
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Much Ado About McGahn?
Elie Honig breaks down the decision by the Biden administration to allow former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify before Congress about Donald Trump’s…
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The Business of Cooperation
Elie Honig discusses updates in the case of Joel Greenberg, the former Florida tax collector, who will plead guilty to sex trafficking charges—and what…
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Prosecutors and the Media
Elie Honig is joined by NYU Law School student Safeena Mecklai. The pair discuss the latest in the prosecution of Derek Chauvin, including a Minnesota judge’s…
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Hatchet Job
Elie Honig breaks down the latest development in the long saga of Bill Barr: a federal judge reprimanding the former attorney general for misleading Congress…
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Chauvin Charged (Again)
Elie Honig breaks down the federal grand jury indictment of Derek Chauvin and the three other ex-Minneapolis police officers in connection with the killing of…
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"The Shadow Docket"
Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law School student Eli Nachmany. The pair discuss the likelihood of Supreme Court expansion, the Court’s “shadow docket,” and…
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The Court-Packing Debate
Elie Honig discusses the ascendant conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the Biden administration’s commission to explore court expansion, and possible…
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The Rudy Raid
Elie Honig discusses the FBI’s raid of Rudy Guiliani’s home and office, and the likelihood that the Southern District of New York will bring charges against…
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Third Degree Sample: Policing & Systemic Change
In this sample from Third Degree, Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins discusses her reaction to the guilty verdict in the Chauvin case, and the effectiveness of…
The CounselProsecuting the Insurrection
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig calls on DOJ leadership to aggressively pursue charges against the individuals who inspired and carried out the…
The CounselUnfinished Business For DOJ
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses new developments in the investigation into Russia’s influence in the 2016 election, and why Merrick…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: After the Chauvin Verdict
Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai discusses her live reaction to the Chauvin verdict, and its greater implications for policing in America. Join…
The CounselThe Chauvin Verdict
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig addresses the significance of the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Join Elie every Monday and…
The CounselChauvin Trial: The Final Stretch
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig reflects on the state of the Chauvin trial as it nears the end, and looks ahead to week four: closing arguments and…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: The Chauvin Defense Rests
In this sample from Third Degree, Elie Honig and Harvard Law student Eli Nachmany discuss Derek Chauvin’s decision not to testify in his own murder trial. Join…
The CounselStop, Cooperate and Listen
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses new developments in the investigation of Matt Gaetz—including the case of his collaborator, Joel…
The CounselChauvin Trial: What’s Next
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Join Elie every…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: Reflections on the Chauvin Trial
In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and University of Alabama law student Kyra Perkins discuss the significance and difficulties of…
The CounselThe Investigation of Matt Gaetz
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the series of allegations against Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz—including for sex…
The CounselChauvin Trial Continues
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the long first week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, from the effectiveness of the witnesses to the…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: Chauvin Trial - The Arguments
In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai assess the strength of the defense’s arguments in the trial of…
The CounselThe Battle Over Voting
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the new Georgia law restricting voting rights and the possibility of H.R.1 — the sweeping piece of…
The CounselChauvin Trial Begins
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down what to expect in the trial of Derek Chauvin, including the composition of the jury, the charges, and…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: Prosecuting Sedition
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law student and former Trump administration speechwriter Eli Nachmany to discuss the conduct…
The CounselProsecuting Hate Crimes
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig assesses the likelihood that hate crime charges will be brought against the shooter who killed eight people…
The CounselMerrick Garland’s First Test
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down the DOJ’s prosecution of the insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol on January 6th. Join Elie every…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: How To Strike a Juror
In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins discuss the technicalities of the jury selection process…
The CounselCan The Chauvin Jury Be Impartial?
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin, including the impact of the historic $27 million settlement…
The CounselClosing In On Trump
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the series of growing investigations into former President Donald Trump—from his tax returns to his…
The CounselThird Degree Sample: The Juror
In this sample of the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai discuss the news that a Minnesota judge has reinstated the third…
The CounselPicking the Chauvin Jury
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer charged with killing George…
The CounselDid Cuomo Commit a Crime?
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the investigation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged misrepresentation of the number of nursing…
The CounselThe Manhattan DA vs. Trump
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law student and former Trump administration speechwriter Eli Nachmany to discuss the Manhattan…
The CounselCuomo’s Conduct
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down the slew of investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s conduct. In recent days, Cuomo has…
The CounselThe Book on Bannon
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the potential for state prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Steve Bannon, and the Manhattan…