Judge Dismisses Indictments Over Unlawful Prosecutor Appointment

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "American Canto" by Olivia Nuzzi - A forthcoming memoir that details her alleged affair with RFK Jr., which has sparked significant media attention.
• "Exposing Myself" by Geraldo Rivera - A 1991 memoir mentioned for its candid nature, prompting a humorous inquiry about its content.

Articles & Papers

• New York Times story about RFK Jr. and Olivia Nuzzi's relationship - Referenced in the discussion about the ongoing media drama.
• Axios story on the US-Ukraine peace plan - Mentioned for its insights into the proposed peace agreement.
• Washington Post story on legal machinations for caribbean strikes - Discussed in the context of the administration's alleged efforts to justify military actions, detailing junior officers' concerns about legal exposure.
• Tatiana Schlossberg's piece in The New Yorker - A piece by RFK Jr.'s relative discussing her battle with leukemia and how RFK Jr.'s decisions at HHS could impact treatment and future cures.

People Mentioned

• Cory Booker - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Nancy Pelosi - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Liz Cheney - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Tim Waltz - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Ketanji Brown Jackson - Justice mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Newt Gingrich - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Politician mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour, and central to a tabloid story discussed in the episode.
• Charlemagne the God - Personality mentioned as a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour.
• Pam Bondi - Former Attorney General whose actions regarding federal indictments were discussed.
• Lindsey Halligan - An insurance lawyer turned Trump defense attorney whose appointment as prosecutor was deemed illegal by a federal judge.
• Aaliyah Litman - Legal expert referenced for her insights on the federal judge's ruling, particularly on the "Strict Scrutiny" YouTube channel.
• Eileen Cannon - Federal judge whose logic was referenced by Judge Curry in dismissing cases, noting her similar dismissal of a Jack Smith case.
• Rudy Giuliani - Politician mentioned as having time to potentially take up a "terrible case."
• Pete Hegseth - Figure who calls himself the "Secretary of War" and announced a military investigation into Senator Mark Kelly.
• Senator Mark Kelly - Retired naval officer and senator, subject of a military investigation launched by Pete Hegseth.
• Jason Crow - Politician mentioned in the context of military orders and allegiance to the Constitution.
• Stephen Miller - Former White House advisor, discussed in relation to the CIA and military strikes.
• Dan Drisco - Secretary of the Army, mentioned as a key party in Ukraine talks and as a bestie with JD Vance.
• Nicholas Maduro - President of Venezuela, designated by the State Department as a member of a foreign terrorist organization.
• Marco Rubio - Senator, mentioned for his influence on Trump's foreign policy regarding Venezuela and Cuba.
• Maria Machado - Nobel Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader, mentioned as lobbying Trump regarding Venezuela.
• Steve Witkoff - Trump's golf buddy and envoy, involved in brokering the Ukraine peace plan.
• Kirill Dmitriev - Russian figure who controls the Russian sovereign wealth fund, involved in the Ukraine peace plan.
• Zelensky - Ukrainian president, mentioned in the context of a corruption scandal.
• Mike Rounds - Senator, whose statement regarding the Ukraine peace plan was confusing.
• Putin - Russian president, mentioned in the context of the Ukraine peace talks.
• J.D. Vance - Senator, who weighed in on the Ukraine peace plan on Twitter.
• Mitch McConnell - Senator, whose statement about US neutrality in Ukraine negotiations was discussed.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene - Congresswoman who resigned from Congress, sparking discussion about her motivations and the state of the Republican party.
• Zoran Mamdani - Politician whose meeting with Trump was discussed, and the reactions from various political figures and media.
• Elise Stefanik - Congresswoman whose reaction to the Trump-Mamdani meeting was discussed.
• Laura Loomer - Influencer whose reaction to the Trump-Mamdani meeting was discussed.
• Nick Fuentes - Influencer whose reaction to the Trump-Mamdani meeting was discussed.
• Mike Johnson - House Speaker, whose leadership is being challenged amidst Republican frustrations.
• Thomas Massie - Congressman, whose potential influence in a narrowly divided House was mentioned.
• Hakeem Jeffries - Politician, whose potential to become Speaker was mentioned.
• Jeanne Shaheen - Senator, whose positive reaction to a healthcare proposal was noted.
• Olivia Nuzzi - Political journalist at the center of a tabloid drama involving RFK Jr. and her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza.
• Ryan Lizza - Political journalist and ex-fiancé of Olivia Nuzzi, who wrote a multi-part series on his Substack about their relationship and Nuzzi's alleged affair with RFK Jr.
• Mark Sanford - Former South Carolina Governor, alleged to have had an affair with Olivia Nuzzi.
• Tatiana Schlossberg - Relative of RFK Jr., whose New Yorker piece about her battle with leukemia was recommended.
• Geraldo Rivera - Media personality whose 1991 memoir "Exposing Myself" was mentioned.
• Cheryl Hines - Actress, mentioned for her interview with Katie Miller discussing Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr.
• Katie Miller - Stephen Miller's wife, host of a podcast where she attacked Olivia Nuzzi and defended RFK Jr.
• George Redus - US citizen and Iraq veteran, detained by ICE, whose story highlights issues with federal agent immunity.
• Jamie Raskin - Congressman, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, whose work on ICE oversight was mentioned by Summer Lee.
• Karen Bass - Mayor of Los Angeles, involved in a joint hearing with the House Oversight Committee.
• Ryan Grim - Journalist whose take on the Trump-Mamdani meeting was amplified.
• Amy Walter - Political analyst and polling obsessive from the Cook Political Report, scheduled to be a guest on an upcoming episode.

Organizations & Institutions

• The New Yorker Radio Hour - A podcast hosted by David Remnick, mentioned for its guests discussing current political events.
• FBI - Referenced in the context of former Director James Comey's indictment.
• DOJ (Department of Justice) - Mentioned for its argument in a federal court case and its role in the Epstein files investigation.
• Pentagon - Referenced for its statement on potentially recalling Senator Mark Kelly to active duty.
• State Department - Mentioned for designating Venezuela's president Nicholas Maduro as a member of a foreign terrorist organization.
• US Southern Command in Puerto Rico - Military command where 10,000 American troops were based.
• Cartel de los Soles - A Venezuelan figure of speech used to describe corrupt military officials, designated by the State Department as a foreign terrorist organization.
• G8 - Group of leading industrialized nations, mentioned in the context of Russia's potential reintegration into the global economy.
• NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization, discussed in the context of Ukraine not being able to join and security guarantees.
• EU (European Union) - Mentioned for putting out its own counter-proposal to the Trump-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.
• CIA - Referenced in discussions about military strikes.
• National Institute of Health (NIH) - Referenced for its definition of "felching," humorously connected to RFK Jr.'s role at HHS.
• HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) - Mentioned in the context of RFK Jr.'s leadership and his views on vaccines.
• Substack - Platform where Ryan Lizza publishes his multi-part series.
• Vanity Fair - Magazine that hired Olivia Nuzzi, mentioned in the context of her memoir and the surrounding controversy.
• DHS (Department of Homeland Security) - Not explicitly named, but its components like ICE and CBP are discussed in the context of immigration enforcement.
• Kaiser - Organization providing an estimate on the impact of changes to ACA subsidies.
• House Oversight Committee - Committee that Congresswoman Summer Lee is on, conducting a field hearing in Los Angeles.
• DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) - Organization that Summer Lee was formerly a member of.
• Writers Guild of America East - Union that the production staff of Pod Save America is proudly unionized with.
• Cook Political Report - Organization that Amy Walter is from, providing political analysis and polling data.

Websites & Online Resources

• Simply Safe (simplysafe.com/crooked) - Home security system mentioned as a sponsor.
• New Yorker Radio Hour (wherever you listen to podcasts) - Podcast mentioned by David Remnick.
• Pod Save America YouTube Channel - Mentioned for additional content and discussions, including Aaliyah Litman's expert analysis and longer reactions to the Trump-Mamdani meeting.
• Armra (armra.com/crooked) - Colostrum supplement mentioned as a sponsor.
• Meta (meta.com/buildingamerica) - Mentioned regarding its AI infrastructure and investment in American jobs.
• Helix Sleep (helixsleep.com/crooked) - Mattress brand mentioned as a sponsor.
• Ryan Lizza's Substack - Platform where Ryan Lizza published his multi-part series on Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr.
• Truth Social - Social media platform where Trump posted about Marjorie Taylor Greene.
• Punchbowl - Political news outlet that quoted an unnamed senior House Republican.
• MSNBC - News outlet referenced for a House Republican's anonymous quote.
• Twitter - Social media platform where JD Vance and Keith Olbermann posted.
• Crooked.com/friends - Website for subscribing to exclusive podcast content.
• Aura Frames (auraframes.com) - Digital photo frame brand mentioned as a sponsor.
• Total Wine & More (totalwine.com) - Alcohol retailer mentioned as a sponsor.
• Bob Evans - Food brand mentioned as a sponsor.

Other Resources

• Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) - The military justice system referenced in the discussion of Pete Hegseth's military investigation.
• Plaque at West Point - Titled "Loyalty to the Constitution," which discusses the US military's allegiance to the Constitution over leaders.
• ACA (Affordable Care Act) Subsidies - Healthcare subsidies set to expire, a key topic of discussion regarding Trump's proposed plan.
• Discharge Petition / Epstein Transparency Act - Legislative efforts to release the Epstein files.
• Database / Dashboard for ICE Abuse - A tool launched by the House Oversight Committee to track and document ICE abuse.