Renato discussed whether and how the COVID-19 pandemic would be curtailed and controlled as vaccine distribution becomes more widespread. He was joined by infectious disease doctor Roby Bhattacharyya, who practices at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaches at Harvard Medical School.

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Post-Vaccine Epidemic: What do the next six months hold? (with Roby Bhattacharyya)

Renato discussed developments in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.  He was joined by Norm Eisen, who was part of the trial team for the House managers in Trump's first impeachment trial.

Second Impeachment Trial Unfolds: Will It Matter? (with Norm Eisen)

Renato and Patti discussed the legal implications of the massive trading interest in GameStop stock.  They were joined by former SEC Attorney Jerome Tomas.

GameStop Frenzy: Do the Traders or Companies Have Any Liability? (with Jerome Tomas)

Renato and Patti discuss the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump after the presentation of the article of impeachment to the U.S. Senate.  They were joined by Daniel Goldman, who was lead counsel for House Democrats during the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

Second Impeachment Trial: How Will It Unfold (with Daniel Goldman)

Renato and Patti discuss the federal and state indictments and investigations arising from the assault on the U.S. Capitol.  They were joined by former federal prosecutor Ken White, who writes and tweets under the pseudonym "Popehat."

Aftermath of the Attack: Can All the Insurrectionists be Brought to Justice? (with Ken White)

Renato and Patti discussed the pro-Trump terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol and the legal liability faced by the perpetrators and instigators of the attack.  They were joined by Michael Zeldin, a former senior U.S. Department of Justice official and former Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.

Attack on the Capitol: Can All the Perpetrators be Brought to Justice? (with Michael Zeldin)

Renato and Patti discuss Trump’s attempt to push the Georgia Secretary of State to change the election results in his favor.  They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Joyce White Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.

Trump on Tape: Did He Commit a Crime? (with Joyce Vance)

Renato and Patti discussed how the Biden Administration should handle the issue of investigating and considering criminal charges against Donald Trump after he leaves office.  They were joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent Asha Rangappa, a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst.

Indicting Trump: How Should the Biden Administration Handle the Issue of Charging Trump? (with Asha Rangappa)

Renato and Patti discuss recent reports that Trump is considering pardoning his family and his attorney Rudy Giuliani.  They were joined by NYU Law Professor Rachel Barkow, who has written about Trump's use of the pardon power.

Pardon Scheme: Can Trump Pardon Himself, His Family, and His Associates? (with Rachel Barkow)

Renato and Patti discuss the division, strife, and distrust caused by Donald Trump and the disinformation spread by Trump and his allies, and how the nation can recover in the wake of Joe Biden's victory.  They were joined by John Mitnick, former General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security, who was fired by Trump after he reportedly pushed back against some of Trump's illegal proposals and later publicly supported Biden.

Combating Division and Disinformation: What Can We Do to Heal the Wounds Trump Created? (with John Mitnick)

Renato and Patti discussed Republican attempts to make voting more difficult and their plans to dispute the voting results.  They were joined by former Federal Election Commission Chair Trevor Potter, who is the founder and president of the Campaign Legal Center.

Republicans Prepare to Challenge Results: Could This Be a Repeat of Bush v. Gore? (with Trevor Potter)

Renato discussed the hit Showtime series “The Comey Rule” with Writer/Director Billy Ray and Executive Producer Shane Salerno.  They discussed the Clinton and Russia investigations with special guests Frank Figliuzzi (former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence), Barb McQuade (former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan), Asha Rangappa (former FBI counterintelligence agent) and Mimi Rocah (former federal prosecutor).On Topic WebsiteWatch this episode on YouTube

Special Episode: Re-examining James Comey, Donald Trump, and the Clinton and Russia investigations as depicted in “The Comey Rule” (with Billy Ray, Shane Salerno, Frank Figliuzzi, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Mimi Rocah)

Renato and Patti discussed the blockbuster New York Times report discussing Donald Trump's tax returns.  They were joined by MSNBC Legal Analyst Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Tax Avoidance: What Should We Make Of Trump's Tax Returns? (with Barb McQuade)

Renato and Patti discuss the counterintelligence investigation of Donald Trump, as well as the decisions in the Clinton email investigation that led to Trump's election in 2016.  They were joined by former FBI agent Peter Strzok, who led both investigations.

Investigating Trump: How is Trump Compromised, and What Can We Do About It? (with Peter Strzok)

Renato and Patti discuss the recent whistleblower report alleging that the Trump White House pushed the Department of Homeland Security to downplay Russian election interference in intelligence reports.  They were joined by attorney Brad Moss, who represents the whistleblower.

Whistleblower Retaliation: Will His Report Matter? (with Brad Moss)

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