The Trump Trials: Sidebar

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The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly conversation about former president Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles. As trials loom in New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C., the team will break down the most important – and historic – twists and turns, all as Trump seeks a second term as president. The crew will sit down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – often with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters. Listen in to see how you can submit your own questions for the team to answer. read less

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In recent years, American democracy has been a trove of historical moments. The Can He Do That? podcast focuses on some of these historic moments in American history. The show's title indicates the theme. The show started in 2018, during the middle of Donald Trump's presidency. The title asks about what the president can-and cannot-do.

Can He Do That? is a political podcast for both Democrats and Republicans. Listeners revisit the complexities of the President Trump years. They also explore the power shifts leading to Joe Biden's election to the presidency. This is the podcast for anyone with an interest in political elections.

Allison Michaels hosts this podcast for The Washington Post. The show went through all the wild moments of the Trump presidency. This includes Congressional elections not going his way. The show also talked about the COVID-19 crisis. It considered what would have happened if Trump had refused to leave office after losing the election. The show also discussed what Trump did to cause him to get impeached twice.

In addition to talking about the presidency, this podcast also discusses midterm elections. Can He Do That? discussed what happened in 2018, when the Democrats won both the House and the Senate. The show also explained past midterm elections, to put current events into perspective.

The show also explains Biden's presidency. Can He Do That?reviews unprecedented things in his administration. The show discusses Biden's support for Ukraine and the state of the economy. Political podcast fans may enjoy this show.

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The Trump Trials: Sidebar

The Trump Trials: Sidebar

When The Washington Post started the "Can He Do That?" podcast, the U.S. faced unprecedented questions as former president Donald Trump pushed on the limits of presidential power. Now, his legal challenges raise new questions. The Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann will host a weekly conversation as trials loom in New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C. On the new show, "The Trump Trials: Sidebar," the hosts will break down the latest twists and turns as Trump contends with court appearances and seeks a second presidential term. Trump's hush money trial in New York starts April 15. Look out for the first episode that evening. You can also watch the show on Youtube here.

Episodes

At the start of Trump's Manhattan criminal trial, the court needs 12 jurors and six alternates – but many times that number have been dismissed, for a whole variety of reasons, some mundane and others surprising. Seven have been sworn in so far, including a foreman. In our second episode, the crew discusses the jurors selected during the first two days in court.Plus, the dynamic between Trump's lawyers, Judge Juan Merchan and the former president himself is getting tense, with Merchan sternly warning Trump not to gesture at or speak to potential jurors.And is Trump having trouble staying awake at times? Washington Post national security and law enforcement reporter Devlin Barrett - an author of our sister newsletter, The Trump Trials - joins the show to reveal what it's like covering the trial from inside the courthouse.

No cameras in court

No cameras in court

Former president Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan criminal court on April 15 for a first: Charged with falsifying business records to hide a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to be put on criminal trial.In our first episode, the crew discusses the first day of Trump's trial in the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and how jury selection could play out. Plus - why the trial won't be televised, and how much trouble he could be in.Washington Post video journalist Michael Cadenhead joins to discuss his recent trip to New York to ask Manhattanites if they could serve as impartial jurors in the trial. Read his story with The Post's Azi Paybarah here.You can also watch the show on Youtube here.

The Trump Trials: Sidebar

The Trump Trials: Sidebar

When The Washington Post started the "Can He Do That?" podcast, the U.S. faced unprecedented questions as former president Donald Trump pushed on the limits of presidential power. Now, his legal challenges raise new questions. The Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann will host a weekly conversation as trials loom in New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C. On the new show, "The Trump Trials: Sidebar," the hosts will break down the latest twists and turns as Trump contends with court appearances and seeks a second presidential term. Trump's hush money trial in New York starts April 15. Look out for the first episode that evening. You can also watch the show on Youtube here.

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