The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episodes
DIY Democracy with Lauren Windsor & Walter Masterson
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast. the brothers sit down with TWO incredible guests and do-it-yourself democracy warriors, Lauren Windso...
Building a Democratic Coalition with Scott Dworkin
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with co-founder & executive director of The Democratic Coalition and host of th...
Trump Ally INDICTED in Illegal UAE Lobbying Scheme with Guest Elie Honig
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with CNN Senior Legal Analyst, former federal and state prosecutor & bestsellin...
Taking a Doocy with Rep. Eric Swalwell
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Congressman Eric Swalwell of California’s 15th Congressional District. Dur...
Prosecute Trump with Tristan Snell who Prosecuted Trump
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, the brothers sit down with former Assistant Attorney General of New York State, Tristan Snell. Tristan’s work includes successes...
Arrest Trump Now with Toby Morton
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with comedy writer and accidental activist, Toby Morton. Toby dishes on his lat...
Indict Trump with Richard Signorelli, Former Asst. US Attorney for the SDNY
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers speak with Richard Signorelli, a former Assistant US Attorney of the Southern District of New York & current civil ...
Loser-Palooza and the Arizona GQP with Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers pull back the curtain and give the play-by-play behind the ‘Loser-Palooza’ plane that flew above Trump’s rall...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 15
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special 4th of July episode (No. 15) of Legal AF, MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawy...
Trump Organization INDICTED and Behind the Ad with Manny Oliver
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get right into it. Today we're dissecting the criminal charges brought against the Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer, Allen Wei...
Indictment Watch 2021 with Frank Figliuzzi, Former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers sit down with retired FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence, NBC News National Security Contributor & auth...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 14
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 14 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national ...
Joe Trippi has the MeidasTouch
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Joe Trippi, a veteran Democratic political consultant who ran both Howard ...
Activism in the Post-Trump Era with Amy Siskind
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with activist, feminist, author and host of The Weekly List podcast, Amy Siskind....
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 13
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a “Baker’s Dozen” Episode of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben M...
Alyssa Milano on Warrior Instincts
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s very special episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with actor, producer, designer and renowned activist, Alyssa Milan...
Special Edition: Rachel Meiselas Interviews Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's SPECIAL EDITION of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers' younger sister, Rachel Meiselas, takes over! On this episode, Rachel sits down 1-...
Lev Remembers: Inside the Trump Cult with Lev Parnas
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Lev Parnas and his attorney Joseph Bondy. During the interview, Lev takes u...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 12
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 12 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national ...
How Democracies Die with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers speak with NYU professor, historian, author and expert on authoritarianism & dictatorships, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. During ...
Fascist Echo Chamber Gatekeepers with Stuart Stevens
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with legendary ad maker, political consultant, veteran of 5 Republican Presiden...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 11
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 11 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national ...
Good News with Jason Kander and Edward-Isaac Dovere
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers have TWO incredible guests lined up! First, the brothers sit down with best-selling author, attorney, United States...
Defending Democracy with Fred Wellman
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s special Memorial Day podcast edition, the brothers have an incredible interview with Fred Wellman, Executive Director of the Lincoln Proj...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 10
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 10 of LegalAF (#LAF), MeidasTouch’s Sunday morning law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and n...
Secrets with Noel Casler & Carol Loennig
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with TWO very special guests. First up, the brothers talk with comedian, former...
Charlie Sykes & Gregg Hurwitz take on the GQP
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s extended episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with Founder, Editor-at-Large of The Bulwark & best-selling author Cha...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 9
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 9 of Legal AF (#LAF), MeidasTouch's end-of-the week law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and na...
Rep. Marie Newman is Delivering for America
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special edition of the MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers have an incredibly insightful conversation with Illinois Congresswoman Marie New...
Bakari Sellers and How We Remove Matt Gaetz and the GQP Basement Dwellers
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the brothers sit down with attorney and NYT bestselling author of the new book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, Bakari Sellers. S...
Rick Wilson on How We Save Democracy
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with political strategist, author and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 8
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Legal AF (#8), MeidasTouch’s weekly law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and...
BDSM Republicans with Dan Pfeiffer
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to President Biden's vaccine rollout, Brett and Jordy reunite in person for the first time in over two years, while Ben recovers from Moderna #...
The GQP... Sheesh!!! with Guest Bill Kristol
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sheesh!!! The Meidas Brothers are back and are covering it all on today’s episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast. First, the brothers discuss the latest...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 7
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7 of Legal AF, MeidasTouch’s weekly law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial l...
Michael Cohen SMACKS DOWN the GQP’s WWE Fascism
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers begin the show with a debate about Jordy's "Spite Beard" and Ben's "Brother Jiu Jitsu" before heading into this week's top stories...
Sexy Pragmatic Progressive Politics with Congressman Ro Khanna
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we start the show by discussing the all new sexy Meidas Merch (which you can buy here) before recapping President Biden's incredib...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 6
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 6 of Legal AF, MeidasTouch’s weekly law and politics podcast, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial l...
Stanky Red Meat with Hill Harper
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GQP fantasyland gets weirder and more pathetic (hambugers?!), Tim Ryan runs for U.S. Senate, the Arizona GQP conducts a fake election audit, Roger...
Bonus: The Meiselas Brothers Exclusive Interview on Burning Bridges with Uncle Sam
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to bring you some exclusive bonus content this weekend from a podcast we absolutely love. Listen to our interview on Burning Bridges wi...
Roland Martin Schools Us All
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest MeidasTouch Podcast, we recap the latest news and then dive into a deep, enlightening, unfiltered interview with the one and only Roland...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 5 with Guest Alexandra Kazarian
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 5 of Legal AF, MeidasTouch’s weekly law and politics podcast, Legal AF, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas and nationa...
Fascist Freak Show with Kurt Bardella
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Brett see each other for the first time since before the pandemic, GQP members host a bats@*t “Health and Freedom Conference,” the MyPillo...
PP and Bagina and the Debate with 11Alive’s Page Pate
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s MeidasTouch Podcast has it all! We’re bringing you updates on foreign policy, the latest bills in Congress and the retaliation of the GQP ...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 4
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 of our new weekly law and politics podcast, Legal AF, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and...
The GQP are Naked Mole Rats with Katie Phang
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben confronts Twitter user Mark G who referred to Ben’s beard as “the fuzz on the butt cheeks of a naked mole rat.” Companies stand up to GQP vo...
The WORST Party Imaginable!
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up Meidas Mighty! Welcome to another episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast. We kick off today’s episode with an update on Ben’s “Beard-gat...
MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF': SCOTUS Season, Historic Candidates and Pernicious Politicians
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 of our new weekly law and politics podcast, Legal AF, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and...
The GOP Charade with Rep. Grace Meng
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off the episode with a discussion on Ben's highly controversial "scruffy elegance" and recap Ben's debate with Georgia elections official Gabr...
Let’s Talk Voting Bills with Gabriel Sterling and Marc Elias
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Georgia Elections Official Gabriel Sterling and Democracy Docket Founder and Voting Rights Attorney Marc Elias join the pod to discuss the various vot...
Journalistic Malpractice of Seth Hettena Who Was Too Cowardly To Appear On This Episode
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our commitment to transparency, we detail the bizarre conduct directed at us and the Meidas Community by freelance "reporter" Seth Hettena ...
Happy Birthday MeidasTouch with Glenn Kirschner
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially been one year of MeidasTouch! WOW! Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. On today's episode, we celebrate our ve...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents 'Legal AF', Episode 2
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 2 of our new weekly law and politics podcast, Legal AF, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and...
Howard Dean Chops It Up with Chef Brett & the Bros
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Vermont Governor and former DNC Chair Howard Dean knows how to deliver a message more effectively than almost any politician out there. The for...
Journalist Brian Karem and the Alternate Reality of the Radical Right
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MeidasTouch brothers kick off the show with a brand new segment called “Please excuse my racism, I have ______,” where they recount the latest...
Special Edition: MeidasTouch Presents New Legal & Political Podcast 'Legal AF'
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the kick-off episode of Legal AF, hosts MT founder and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas and legal wiz Michael Popok, discuss the “origin story”...
Shots and Checks with Epidemiologist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden announces that a total of 100 million vaccines will be administered and 100 million checks will be distributed within the next 10 days...
Rep. Tim Ryan Wants to Make Government Work
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) joins the MeidasTouch Brothers fresh off his viral speech on the House Floor to discuss how Democrats can make government work fo...
"Please Excuse My Brevity" with Akim Aliu
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professional hockey player Akim Aliu tells his deeply personal immigrant story and discusses how he confronted and spoke out against racism in the wor...
Combating Neanderthal Disinformation with Ali Velshi
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC host Ali Velshi joins the MeidasTouch Podcast to discuss his experiences being attacked, literally and figuratively by the Trump Administration,...
Protecting Democracy with Rep. Eric Swalwell
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) joins the show to discuss QPAC AKA the January 6th Reunion, the need to abolish the filibuster to deliver for the American ...
Free Reality Winner: The Case to #BringRealityHome From Those Who Know Her Best
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On June 3rd, 2017, a young woman from small town Texas named Reality Winner was arrested after leaking an intelligence report about Russian interferen...
The Meidas Brothers Reunite with their High School Social Studies Teacher
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a very special show! The Meidas Brothers reunite with their high school US history to reveal all about the brothers’ past. BUT FIRST! The bro...
The GOP are Whiny Muppet Babies with Malcolm Nance
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MeidasTouch Brothers check in with each other and reveal the latest with the rumored MeidasTouch Calendar before talking about the plans for the u...
Goodbye #CanCruz with Miles Taylor
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another edition of the MeidasTouch Podcast! On today's show, we wonder WTF Ted Cruz was thinking when he abandoned Texas during one of...
The End of the GOP with Joe Walsh
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by discussing a fan-suggested 'Men of Meidas' calendar before heading into the more serious news of the week: th...
Whistleblowers with Rebekah Jones and Stephanie Wolkoff
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the whistleblower episode! The Meidas Brothers catch you up on the latest with the Senate Impeachment trial. They then welcome Geographer Rebekah...
D-List Impeached President with Tom Arnold
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers start the show with an update about our victory in our lawsuit against QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. They then discu...
Guardians of the Democracy with Scaramucci and Rep. Gomez
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What. A. Show. Today, the brothers kick things off by punching back at dumb fact checks, before talking about the GOP's complete capitulation to QAnon...
The Self-Flagellation of the GOP with Michael Cohen
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers begin the show by talking about being attacked by far right Breitbart and the hate mail that ensued. They then discuss nobody’s ...
Combating the Radical Right with Fred Guttenberg
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of the Joe Biden presidency is in the books! The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by revealing the elaborate ways they used to tease e...
Don’t Mess with Democracy with Debra Messing
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by discussing the Twitter poll that gripped America and crowned Jordy the fan favorite. They then talk the about...
Biden’s Grace vs. Trump’s Disgrace with Beto O’Rourke and Ruth Ben-Ghiat
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big day! The Meidas Brothers celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and try to make sense of the sudden return to normalcy, as he wh...
Trump’s Last Day with Mary Trump, Matthew Cooke and Matt Rosengart
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by digging up evidence of each others failed career as rappers. Yes, you read that right. They then discuss how ...
Ted Lieu, Rapaport, and the Meidas Brothers on the Failed Coup
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Brett begin the show by holding an intervention for Jordy. The brothers then interview Rep. Ted Lieu fresh off the House floor to discuss Trum...
Sedition, Consequences and Jordy's Turtleneck with Juliette Kayyem
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by discussing one of the most pressing issues of the week: Jordy and PurseGate. They then get down to business a...
Emergency Podcast: Trump Attacks America
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Meidas Brothers fired up the microphones to deliver you this very special emergency podcast to cover the insane, disgraceful, treasonous and sedit...
Deprogramming the MAGA Cult with Diane Benscoter
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MeidasTouch co-founder and civil rights attorney Ben Meiselas interviews Diane Benscoter an expert in cult behavior and in deprogramming members of a ...