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May 2024
27m 40s

Not So Smooth Criminal

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Former President Donald Trump and his supporters are furious after his conviction on all 34 counts related to his hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by legal analyst Yodit Tewolde to discuss the path to the conviction, key moments in the trial, and what the verdict says about the justice system.


Guest: Legal analyst Yodit Tewolde


Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola


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