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The Intersection with Michael Popok

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The Intersection with Michael Popok is a weekly one-hour podcast focused on trusted, topical commentary exploring how the law intersects with and shapes people’s daily lives—including their Constitutionally protected rights and their civic, economic, and political worlds. The Intersection is hosted and curated by Michael Popok, co-founder of the top-ranked Legal AF podcast and YouTube channel. Pop... more

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Popok reports, in breaking news, on a new order from Federal Judge Jia Cobb that gets at leas 13 members of Congress back providing needed ICE facility oversight, by blocking Kristi Noem's early January memo blocking access without 7 days notice.   K... more

Popok reports on Chief Judge Jeb Boesberg who has been trying to hold the Trump Administration, Kristie Noem and its DOJ in criminal contempt, being cleared of any ethics charges brought by Bondi against him in a new ruling.

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Popok connects the dots between Don Lemon's indictment announcement and the DOJ under public pressure begrudgingly agreeing to open a criminal investigation into the execution of Alex Pretti by border patrol forces. As Trump now tries to attack the m... more

Trump may have picked his next Fed Reserve Chair in Kevin Warsh, but will Republican outgoing Senator Thom Tillis BLOCK his confirmation to coerce Trump and his DOJ to drop the current criminal investigation into the current Fed Chair Jay Powell? Pop... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Gelernt
Deputy Director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project
ACLU
Episode: Trump DOJ Runs Scared as Boasberg Gets the Green Light
Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative and member of the House January 6 Select Committee
Episode: MAGA Congress Spirals as Jack Smith Hearing Backfires on Trump
Josh Shapiro
Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Episode: Dem Governor DESTROYS Trump in MASSIVE COURT WINS
Lisa Philips
Survivor and advocate for sex abuse survivors
Episode: Federal Judge Invites CONGRESS to SUE Trump DOJ over Epstein RELEASE
Lisa Phillips
A leader of the survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal who has been cooperating on Capitol Hill.
Episode: 🚨 Survivor BLOWS LID OFF Secret Epstein NETWORK
Keith Ellison
Attorney General of Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Episode: Trump Admin HIT with BLISTERING UPDATE in Ice Shooting COVER-UP
Sruti Swaminathan
Senior staff attorney at the ACLU's LGBTQ and HIV project
American Civil Liberties Union
Episode: Supreme Court Gears up for MAJOR SHOWDOWN on Case
Julie K. Brown
Intrepid reporter who broke the Epstein story, previously worked for the Miami Herald
Miami Herald
Episode: DOJ Caught SPYING on Epstein REPORTER who BROKE THE STORY!??!
Joyce Beatty
Congresswoman from Ohio's third district and ex officio trustee of the Kennedy Center
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump BLINDSIDED with New LAWSUIT over Kennedy Center TAKEOVER

Host

Michael Popok
Host of The Intersection, and co-founder of the top-ranked Legal AF podcast and YouTube channel, he is a renowned national trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 337 ratings
  • Masterclass

    Super informative podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sunset24541804
    United States3 months ago
  • Legal speak spoken clearly

    Love Michael Popoks perspective and how he can explain legal jargon and why it’s important for us. Seems like a guy you could sit and enjoy a cold one with 🇨🇦♥️

    Update: addicted to his show. Law is starting to make sense even if the corruption doesn’t make sense. Great work Michael Popok 🇨🇦♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian 🇨🇦 gal
    Canada3 months ago
  • fav pod

    Great pod -- my favorite walking listen. Knowledge, humor, seriousness, silliness, all keep my brain engaged so the cranky hip fades to background--what more could I ask!!! Listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sfncar
    United States3 months ago
  • Truth to Power

    Popok delivers the week’s legal info that you need to navigate this miasma that we’re living in! I feel like I understand the legal process much better as we get the good and bad news delivered with smart analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MizMagpie
    United States3 months ago
  • Can’t go a day without Popok!!

    Keeps me up to date and explains the chaos of the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sneaks48
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the clear, concise legal analysis and find it highly informative and engaging.
Many express gratitude for the honesty and directness in addressing political matters and current events.
The host's ability to break down complex legal issues into understandable segments is frequently praised.

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The Intersection with Michael Popok - 1/27/26
Q: What can be done to compel the release of the unredacted Epstein files?
A new independent lawsuit could potentially be filed to push for the release of the Epstein files, especially in light of a judge's comments regarding the limited jurisdiction in closed cases.
The Intersection with Michael Popok - 1/27/26
Q: Can the citizens of a city, state, or even the whole country sue the federal government for violating so many laws?
While class action for that type of thing isn't likely, organizations like the ACLU and various interest groups are working to hold the Trump administration accountable through litigation.
Furious Judge Forces Trump DOJ to Explain Themselves in Court
Q: Where are we in that case and your clients?
The judge has confirmed his jurisdiction and wants to know how the government plans to provide due process, despite Secretary Rubio's statements that the situation is too delicate.
Dem Governor DESTROYS Trump in MASSIVE COURT WINS
Q: How can you assure that residents' personal information remains protected?
Shapiro explains he refuses to comply with the Trump Administration's requests for voter data due to a lack of trust in their handling of private information.
Dem Governor DESTROYS Trump in MASSIVE COURT WINS
Q: Where do we start? You were attorney general for Pennsylvania.
Josh Shapiro discusses his transition into the role of governor from his previous experience as attorney general and the challenges he faced against the Trump Administration.

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This podcast offers a weekly deep dive into the intricate connections between law, politics, and everyday life. Hosted by a seasoned trial lawyer with over three decades of experience, discussions frequently revolve around current legal events, constitutional rights, and political controversies, often with a focus on high-profile figures and prominent cases. The host's unique combination of legal expertise and engaging commentary brings clarity to complex legal issues, making the content accessible and entertaining for listeners.

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The Intersection launched 8 months ago and published 422 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Adam Kinzinger
3. Josh Shapiro
4. Lisa Philips
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6. Keith Ellison
7. Sruti Swaminathan
8. Julie K. Brown

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