Who is Harry Litman and why is he on TV?
During the tumultuous Trump presidency, Los Angeles Times legal affairs columnist and former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 became a “talking head” on cable TV. “Former prosecutors began to play the role that journalists maybe had played in Watergate,” he explained. “There was a lot of interest in their supposedly specialized knowledge.”
Why did David Litman start a podcast?
After comparing notes, Litman and some fellow “talking heads” agreed that this soundbite format didn’t “do justice” to the issues or their complexity. That realization was the impetus for Litman to launch his star-studded podcast, “Talking Feds,” in spring 2019.
What did John Litman do in the 2000s?
In July 2000, President Clinton nominated Litman for a judgeship on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, but the Senate adjourned without considering the nomination. While in government, Litman also taught at Berkeley Law School, Georgetown Law School and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Where did David Litman grow up?
Litman grew up in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood. His parents, David and Roslyn, were lawyers.
Who is Harry Litman?
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When will the Talking Feds podcast be released?
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Who is Harry Litman?
During the tumultuous Trump presidency, Los Angeles Times legal affairs columnist and former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 became a “talking head” on cable TV. “Former prosecutors began to play the role that journalists maybe had played in Watergate,” he explained.
Who is the host of the 'You're Never in a Rut' podcast?
Montage courtesy of Harry Litman. “You’re never in a rut of the same two people or three people,” said seven-time guest Juliette N. Kayyem ’91, J.D. ’95, who is a CNN national security analyst and Kennedy School lecturer.
When will the Talking Feds podcast be released?
That realization was the impetus for Litman to launch his star-studded podcast, “Talking Feds,” in spring 2019.
Who is Ronald Klain?
Ronald Klain is a political consultant, civil servant, and attorney. He served as chief of staff to U.S. vice presidents Al Gore and Joe Biden. He was appointed by Barack Obama to serve as the White House “ Ebola Czar” in late 2014.
Who is Amy Klobuchar?
AMY KLOBUCHAR. Senator Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 and ran as a Democratic candidate for president in 2020. She serves on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Commerce, Science & Transportation, Rules & Administration, and Judiciary committees.
Who is Marc Elias?
Marc Elias is the chair of Perkins Coie’s Political Law Group, where he is nationally recognized authority and expert in campaign finance and voting rights, and one of the leading recount and post-election attorneys in the country.
Who is Mimi Rocah?
Rocah held a number of leadership positions including Co-Chief of the White Plains Division and Chief of the Organized Crime and Racketeering Unit. She is currently Pace Law's Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice and a Legal Analyst for MSNBC and NBC News.
Facts, Feints, and the Fifth
A week of drama and uncertainty, as Russian troops amassed on the Ukrainian border threatening—or feinting--imminent invasion; Congress and prosecutors brought forth more damaging information about Donald Trump, who was ordered at week’s end to sit for a deposition in a civil fraud inquiry by the New York AG; and Democrats possibly took an edge in the redistricting maps.
DOJ: Inside the Insurrection Investigation
In our periodic return to our roots, Talking Feds checks in the Department of Justice for a close look at public developments and a scrutiny from the most experienced DOJ veterans of what lies behind them.
A Tale of Two Tyrants
It was a week in which Vladimir Putin beat the drums of war in the Ukraine while Donald Trump beat the drums of domestic discord at home. Julia Ioffe, Greg Sargent, and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon join Harry to talk about the new jaw-dropping revelations of Trump’s post-election conduct and his apparent pledge to do it all again in 2024.
Exit, Stage Center-Left
In the wake of the announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, a superb panel–Laura Jarrett, Bill Kristol, & Senator (& Judiciary Committee Member) Sheldon Whitehouse–joins Harry to assess Breyer’s legacy, chart out the politics of the coming confirmation process for the various constituencies (Rs, Ds, White House, & the candidate), and assess the comparative strengths of the main candidates.
Slidin' Biden and Hobbled Donald
The week marked a year in office for President Biden, and the pundit class pronounced him on the ropes. Meanwhile, the former President appeared imperiled from many directions; in particular, the Jan 6 committee pieced together new information tying him more directly to the insurrection.
Talking Filibuster
It was a week of multiple aftershocks from the January 6 attack, and a fantastic panel – Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Professor Larry Tribe, & Jonathan Alter – joins Harry to break it all down. The committee reached out to Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who called them illegitimate and refused to cooperate.
Happy Anniversary. I Want a Divorce
On the week marking the anniversary of the 1/6 attack on the Capital and record-breaking rates of viral spread, three stellar commentators join Harry to analyze the cataclysmic events and chart what comes next. David Fahrenthold, Juliette Kayyem, & Norm Ornstein reflect on the implications of the continued persistence of the Big Lie.
Who is the host of the Talking Feds podcast?
Talking Feds podcast. In March 2019, Litman launched the podcast Talking Feds, a round-table of former federal officials discussing the legal issues of the day. Litman serves as host and executive producer.
Did Litman prosecute Jordan Miles?
Litman's office also said they lacked evidence to prosecute officers alleged to have used inappropriate force against Jordan Miles. Litman developed a nationally recognized gun-violence reduction initiative known as Operation Target, and personally litigated cases in the district court and the court of appeals.
Who is Harry Litman?
During the tumultuous Trump presidency, Los Angeles Times legal affairs columnist and former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 became a “talking head” on cable TV. “Former prosecutors began to play the role that journalists maybe had played in Watergate,” he explained.
Who is the host of the 'You're Never in a Rut' podcast?
Montage courtesy of Harry Litman. “You’re never in a rut of the same two people or three people,” said seven-time guest Juliette N. Kayyem ’91, J.D. ’95, who is a CNN national security analyst and Kennedy School lecturer.
When will the Talking Feds podcast be released?
That realization was the impetus for Litman to launch his star-studded podcast, “Talking Feds,” in spring 2019.
