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Federal Judge Weighs Ordering DOJ to Release Millions of Epstein Documents

Popok is joined by Katie Phang's attorney and the head of the Public Integrity Project, Brendan Ballou for some exclusive updates in her case against AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ for the full release of millions of Epstein documents still withheld by the DOJ, and what Judge Sullivan will do about it…

Judge Signals Major Epstein Reckoning for Trump

Is DC Fed Judge Sullivan on the verge of granting summary judgment to Katie Phang in her case against AG Blanche and order not only the production of MILLIONS of unseen Epstein documents including those tied to Trump but as importantly assign a former federal judge to serve as special master to rev…

Blanche Faces Pressure as DOJ Misses Deadline in Katie Phang’s Epstein Files Case and Faces Default Judgment

Popok is joined by Public Integrity Project's Brendan Ballou for exclusive updates for our LAF audience about a) Katie Phang's successful case against Todd Blanche and the DOJ about the hidden Epstein Files, as the DOJ BLOWS a series of deadlines; and 2) updates in the new suit against Trump "insid…

The Growth of Forced Arbitration (and Why You Should Care) with Brendan Ballou

If you've ever clicked through the terms of service on a product or service, you've likely agreed to some form of forced arbitration in the event of a legal dispute. Effectively, consumers can barely sue companies anymore, and it's a growing issue. Host Sam Becker speaks with Brendan Ballou, the fo…

Mail-in Voting Under Attack

August 29, 2026; 9am: The Trump administration has appealed a ruling temporarily blocking his efforts to restrict mail-in voting, after a Massachusetts federal judge prohibited the U.S. postal service from carrying out Trump’s plan. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who is part of the laws…

Trump and Congress in Hiding as Epstein Scandal Developments Turn Against Them!!!

Popok is joined by Public Integrity Project's founder and Katie Phang's attorney Brendan Ballou for an exclusive briefing about Judge Sullivan's latest orders against the DOJ in her case in which the Judge has threatened contempt sanctions if they don't comply with his production orders. Popok and…

‘They're Running Scared’

September 18, 2026, 7pm: Election officials nationwide are bracing for chaos as the Trump Administration works to sow doubt about the election process. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou joins The Weeknight as early voting gets officially underway in a few states. Plus, Rep. Melanie Stansbury…

Trump and Congress in Hiding as Epstein Scandal Developments Turn Against Them

Popok is joined by Public Integrity Project's founder and Katie Phang's attorney Brendan Ballou for an exclusive briefing about Judge Sullivan's latest orders against the DOJ in her case in which the Judge has threatened contempt sanctions if they don't comply with his production orders. Popok and…

When Companies Run the Courts: How Corporate Power Becomes Legal Power (with Brendan Ballou)

We like to think that if a company cheats us, steals our wages, or breaks the law, we can take them to court. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance you’ve already signed that right away. This week, Brendan Ballou returns to the podcast to explain how forced arbitration created what he calls America…

565. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy?

They say they make companies more efficient through savvy management. Critics say they bend the rules to enrich themselves at the expense of consumers and employees. Can they both be right? (Probably not.) RESOURCES: Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, by Brendan Ballou (2023). Two a…