Trump's Trials Reporting and analysis on the inquiries, trials, and criminal probes facing former President Donald Trump. From the Jan. 6 insurrection and Georgia election interference, to the ongoing question of classified documents - and beyond - host Scott Detrow, political editor Domenico Montanaro and legal experts dive deep every week to explore the news inside the courtrooms and the stakes for American democracy.

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Reporting and analysis on the inquiries, trials, and criminal probes facing former President Donald Trump. From the Jan. 6 insurrection and Georgia election interference, to the ongoing question of classified documents - and beyond - host Scott Detrow, political editor Domenico Montanaro and legal experts dive deep every week to explore the news inside the courtrooms and the stakes for American democracy.

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Trump's mixed week: a possible boost from one court and a setback from another

Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a Caucus Night watch party in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 8, 2024. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's mixed week: a possible boost from one court and a setback from another

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by law professor Harry Litman.

Trump's mixed week: a possible boost from one court and a setback from another

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A banner is displayed in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption

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Justices push lawyers on question of Trump's eligibility to run for another term

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, Washington Desk Senior Editor and Correspondent Ron Elving and UCLA law professor and election law expert Rick Hasen.

Justices push lawyers on question of Trump's eligibility to run for another term

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The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2024. The Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump's appeal of the Colorado ballot ban on Thursday. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump should remain on the ballot

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump should remain on the ballot

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FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo with the White House in the background, then-President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the Ellipse, ahead of that day's insurrection at the Capitol. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Trump does not have broad immunity, appeals court decides

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Trump does not have broad immunity, appeals court decides

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters headquarters on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Georgia on our minds

This week on Trump's Trials, guest host Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro are joined by constitutional expert and lawyer Kim Wehle.

Georgia on our minds

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FILE - Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis is shown in her office on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben Gray, File) Ben Gray/AP hide caption

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Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor in Georgia case, denies wrongdoing

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political reporter Stephen Fowler.

Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor in Georgia case, denies wrongdoing

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Two historians argue that the 14th amendment disqualifies Trump from the ballot

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historians Jill Lepore and David Blight.

Two historians argue that the 14th amendment disqualifies Trump from the ballot

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Former US President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower for Manhattan federal court for the second defamation trial against him, in New York City on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Delays, delays, delays

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Delays, delays, delays

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E. Jean Carroll arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York on Friday to attend closing arguments in her second defamation suit against former President Donald Trump. Later on Friday, the jury in the case ordered Trump to pay Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Jury orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Jury orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation

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Former US President Donald Trump waves as he departs for his sexual assault defamation trial in New York on Thursday, where he testified briefly. Writer Jean Carroll, 80, is seeking more than $10 million alleging that Trump defamed her when he mocked her sexual assault accusations. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump takes the stand in defamation trial

For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Juana Summers speaks to NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Trump takes the stand in defamation trial

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