Episode
A Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
1:08:19
Published: Thu Sep 22 2022
Description
Jon is joined by Geoffrey Berman, a former US attorney from the Southern District of New York—and author of the new book Holding the Line: Inside the Nation’s Preeminent US Attorney’s Office and Its Battle with the Trump Justice Department. They dig into how Bill Barr tried to have Berman fired, why nailing down powerful guys like Trump is so hard, and whether better guardrails could protect our democracy. Berman also happened to be Jon’s neighbor growing up in New Jersey, so they reminisce about old neighborhood gossip. Plus, writers Jay Jurden and Tocarra Mallard trash-talk Ron DeSantis and Brett Favre, who fully deserve it.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance:Tocarra Mallard, Jay Jurden, Geoffrey BermanExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler.Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Zach Goldbaum, Caity Gray, and Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Engineer & Editor: Miguel CarrascalSenior Digital Producer: Frederika MorganDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Marjorie McCurry, Lukas Thimm Research: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, and Cassie MurdochTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem with Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
The podcast features Jay Jordan and Takara Mallard who discuss the politicization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the firing of an individual for not giving in to it.
00:00 - 02:37 (02:37)
Summary
The podcast features Jay Jordan and Takara Mallard who discuss the politicization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the firing of an individual for not giving in to it.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The American Immigration System is a disgrace and needs to be addressed, though doing "reverse freedom rides" is not the solution.
02:37 - 08:37 (06:00)
Summary
The American Immigration System is a disgrace and needs to be addressed, though doing "reverse freedom rides" is not the solution. The country has a history of exploiting non-white people and this needs to be acknowledged and solved.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast discusses accusations made in a book that Trump was attempting to use the Justice Department for personal reasons.
08:37 - 13:17 (04:39)
Summary
The podcast discusses accusations made in a book that Trump was attempting to use the Justice Department for personal reasons. Notably, they discuss these actions as potential obstruction of justice.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker talks about transferring from Lawrence High School and congratulates the listener's family on their brother's success as a publisher.
13:17 - 17:05 (03:47)
Summary
The speaker talks about transferring from Lawrence High School and congratulates the listener's family on their brother's success as a publisher.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker discusses the long-lasting Iraq War and how it was probably in the interest of the United States.
17:05 - 19:58 (02:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses the long-lasting Iraq War and how it was probably in the interest of the United States. They also talk about the Southern District of New York's legendary status for prosecuting terrorist cases, as well as discussing the Iran-Contra affair and the selling of missiles to Iran.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The obstruction part of a case regarding deleted emails is probably the most straightforward because it happened at the origins of email, and the perpetrator thought the emails were gone when they were just deleted from view.
19:58 - 25:01 (05:02)
Summary
The obstruction part of a case regarding deleted emails is probably the most straightforward because it happened at the origins of email, and the perpetrator thought the emails were gone when they were just deleted from view.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
People of means and political connections can make it much harder for law enforcement to indict them for white collar and political crimes.
25:01 - 33:24 (08:23)
Summary
People of means and political connections can make it much harder for law enforcement to indict them for white collar and political crimes. However, the key to success is examining the evidence against them on a granular level, looking at the elements of the charge and being confident in securing a conviction if the admissible evidence is presented before a jury.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The unwritten rules that govern privilege and exceptions for certain individuals undermine people's faith in institutions like the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the judiciary, causing suspicion and distrust in society.
33:24 - 38:52 (05:28)
Summary
The unwritten rules that govern privilege and exceptions for certain individuals undermine people's faith in institutions like the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the judiciary, causing suspicion and distrust in society.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, discusses the culture of secrecy within the Department of Justice and the risks of not speaking out against injustices.
38:52 - 46:45 (07:52)
Summary
Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, discusses the culture of secrecy within the Department of Justice and the risks of not speaking out against injustices. He emphasizes the importance of his book in shedding light on past events, in the hopes of preventing further abuses of power.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
In this episode, Preet Bharara discusses the importance of reading newspapers for prosecutors to uncover public corruption and financial crimes, despite the government cancelling their subscriptions to prominent newspapers.
46:46 - 52:23 (05:36)
Summary
In this episode, Preet Bharara discusses the importance of reading newspapers for prosecutors to uncover public corruption and financial crimes, despite the government cancelling their subscriptions to prominent newspapers. He also explores society's differing views on personal safety versus the impact of corruption on society.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York reflects on his appointment and the importance of ensuring U.S. attorneys are prepared to follow their oaths.
52:23 - 57:25 (05:02)
Summary
The former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York reflects on his appointment and the importance of ensuring U.S. attorneys are prepared to follow their oaths. He highlights the role of the Senate and confirmation process in this regard and emphasizes the need to scrutinize appointments in light of Trump's use of government power for personal gain.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker raises concerns about how the power and influence of those on trial can stretch out legal proceedings, leading to delays and reluctance to bring charges.
57:25 - 1:04:11 (06:46)
Summary
The speaker raises concerns about how the power and influence of those on trial can stretch out legal proceedings, leading to delays and reluctance to bring charges.
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A political scandal is uncovered where a state hero stole $5 million of fund that had been dedicated to those who are suffering the most in the state.
1:04:11 - 1:07:57 (03:45)
Summary
A political scandal is uncovered where a state hero stole $5 million of fund that had been dedicated to those who are suffering the most in the state. The government is casual and cavalier about the way they handle millions of dollars.