The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
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S2 Ep181: DHS Raids Ilhan Omar’s Home. Weissmann Smells a Rat. | Illegal News
Oct 15, 2026
1h 06m 10s
S2 Ep180: Andrew Weissmann Sees BIG Trouble for Trump in Deportation Showdown
Oct 8, 2026
1h 01m 16s
S2 Ep179: Trump’s “Grand Conspiracy” Investigation Is Falling Apart From the Inside | Illegal News
Oct 1, 2026
1h 02m 52s
S2 Ep178: Andrew Weissmann: Trump’s White House Press Ban Is Going to Lose in Court
Sep 23, 2026
1h 01m 35s
S2 Ep177: Alex Wagner NUKES Alito’s Defense of the Trump Election Power Grab
Sep 19, 2026
57m 31s
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| 10/15/26 | S2 Ep181: DHS Raids Ilhan Omar’s Home. Weissmann Smells a Rat. | Illegal News | Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss the FBI raid on Ilhan Omar, Trump’s latest overtures to Putin, and the courts’ efforts to stop his taxpayer-funded campaign ads. Plus, Weissmann explains why simply ordering Trump to stop breaking the rules isn’t enough, and whether DOJ lawyers pursuing politically motivated prosecutions could eventually face disbarment.Celebrate Carbsgiving, Wildgrain’s biggest sale of the year! Get $40 off your first box of delicious sourdough breads, pastries, and more, PLUS free croissants for life. Visit https://wildgrain.com/ILLEGALNEWS40 or use code ILLEGALNEWS40 at checkout.Get 15% off OneSkin, including their new OS-01 FACE RICH CREAM, with code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.oneskin.co/ILLEGALNEWS. #oneskinpod #adUse code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a FREE full-sized mascara with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | S2 Ep180: Andrew Weissmann Sees BIG Trouble for Trump in Deportation Showdown | Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann explain the explosive Kimberly Guilfoyle corruption allegations, including the $100,000 Amex payment, incriminating text messages, and why Trump might be reluctant to turn against her. Plus, Weissmann explains why Trump’s $5,000 election promise could constitute a crime, how a federal judge shut down a Trump DOJ prosecution, and why the administration’s defiance of court orders in its El Salvador deportations could still have serious consequences.Get 50% off Factor’s chef-crafted, ready-to-eat meals, plus one free breakfast item per box for one year! Visit https://FactorMeals.com/illegalnews50off and use code illegalnews50off. Offer valid while supplies last through October 31, 2026. See website for details. | 1h 01m 16s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | S2 Ep179: Trump’s “Grand Conspiracy” Investigation Is Falling Apart From the Inside | Illegal News | Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss Jack Smith’s latest Senate testimony, including the questions Republicans didn’t ask about the actual cases against Trump and the Eric Schmitt gotcha that blew up in spectacular fashion. They also dig into the turmoil inside Trump’s DOJ, the fight over White House press access, Trump’s $1.776 billion “slush fund” case, and a Supreme Court election decision ahead of the midterms.Explore personalized weight loss care from Hers, including access to Wegovy®. Learn more at https://forhers.com/illegalnews | 1h 02m 52s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | S2 Ep178: Andrew Weissmann: Trump’s White House Press Ban Is Going to Lose in Court | Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann cover Trump’s escalating war with the press, from his White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to the growing consolidation of major media companies. They also debate Zohran Mamdani’s approach to Trump, unpack the dubious “national security” rationale for Trump’s giant arch, and discuss Weissmann’s victory in the defamation lawsuit brought against him by Cassidy Hutchinson’s former lawyer.Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.quince.com/illegalnews for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.#ad Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ILLEGALNEWS at https://laundrysauce.com/ILLEGALNEWS #laundrysaucepodWeight Loss by Hers offers access to affordable FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, including the Wegovy® pill and Wegovy® pen, with personalized treatment plans and 100% online access to licensed providers. Get started at https://forhers.com/illegalnewsShow Links:CNN, MS NOW & Politico sue over Trump’s White House press ban:https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/news-outlets-will-ask-judge-end-trumps-white-house-ban-hearing-2026-09-23/Trump & Zohran Mamdani press conference:https://www.c-span.org/event/news-conference/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-holds-press-conference-following-meeting-with-pres-trump/447368Paramount settles states’ lawsuit over Warner Bros. takeover:https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/paramount-settles-with-california-other-states-clearing-major-hurdle-warner-bros-2026-09-21/Trump says planned arch will house drones, snipers & ammunition:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/20/trump-says-planned-arch-will-be-military-complex-drones-snipers/Passantino v. Weissmann — court ruling:https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/district-of-columbia/dcdce/1%3A2023cv02780/260017/53/ | 1h 01m 35s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | S2 Ep177: Alex Wagner NUKES Alito’s Defense of the Trump Election Power Grab | JVL is joined by Alex Wagner to trace how four conservative power brokers built the legal machine that would reshape the Supreme Court decades later, and how that project helped create the politics we’re living with today. Plus, they break down Samuel Alito’s dissent in the Supreme Court’s mail-ballot ruling and Trump’s escalating fight over the Kennedy Center.Alex Wagner’s “The Steal”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250901637/thesteal/Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://pplx.ai/illegalnews and experience the next phase of AI. #adGet 15% off OneSkin with the code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.oneskin.co/ILLEGALNEWS #oneskinpod #adReady to reach your goals? Visit https://www.forhers.com/illegalnews to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit https://www.forhers.com/illegalnews. | 57m 31s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | political futureTrump's influence+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Novo Nordisk A/SHow to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time | — | Trumpvoters+5 | Factorillegalnews50off | 1h 04m 04s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Trumpelection chaos+4 | George Conway | Wegovy®USPS+2 | — | Trumpelection chaos+7 | Weight Loss by Hersillegalnews | 54m 16s | ||
| 8/26/26 | TrumpSupreme Court+4 | Andrew Weissmann | TrumpSupreme Court+2 | — | TrumpSupreme Court+7 | For Hers | 1h 09m 05s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Trump administrationcorporate ownership records+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Trump administrationDOJ+1 | — | TrumpFauci+5 | QuinceILLEGALNEWS | 1h 16m 14s | ||
| 8/12/26 | Trump's DOJcongressional investigation+5 | Andrew Weissmann | Trump’s DOJDOJ | — | Anthony FauciTrump's DOJ+7 | For Hersillegalnews | 1h 06m 59s | ||
| 8/5/26 | TrumpJustice Department+5 | Andrew Weissmann | Justice DepartmentCapital One+1 | Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool | TrumpJustice Department+7 | Factor Mealsillegalnews50off | 57m 10s | ||
| 7/31/26 | Trump trialdefamation judgment+4 | George Conway | New York TimesParamount+1 | — | Trumpdefamation+4 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 1h 05m 50s | ||
| 7/22/26 | Trump MediaDOJ subpoenas+4 | George Conway | Trump MediaNew York Times+3 | — | Trump MediaTruth Social+6 | Laundry SauceILLEGALNEWS | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Epstein fileselection security+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Liars: A Kingdom of Liars | — | EpsteinTodd Blanche+6 | Boll & BranchILLEGALNEWS | 59m 53s | ||
| 7/9/26 | legal newselection subpoena+4 | Andrew Weissmann | DOJSupreme Court+2 | — | TrumpDOJ+7 | Shopifyillegalnews | 1h 05m 45s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Supreme Courtbirthright citizenship+4 | Steve Vladeck | Georgetown University Law CenterMAGA | — | Supreme Courtbirthright citizenship+6 | ForHersILLEGALNEWS | 58m 41s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Iran nuclear dealTrump's foreign policy+4 | Andrew Weissmann | DOJIran nuclear deal | — | Iran nuclear dealTrump+5 | Factor Mealsillegalnews50off | 1h 08m 02s | ||
| 6/17/26 | habeas corpusInsurrection Act+3 | Leah Litman | White HouseGavin Newsom+1 | — | habeas corpusJD Vance+5 | LaundrySauceILLEGALNEWS | 46m 12s | ||
| 6/10/26 | TrumpAttorney General+5 | Andrew Weissmann | Fox NewsDOJ+1 | White HouseFulton County | TrumpAttorney General+7 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 57m 51s | ||
| 6/6/26 | Senate confirmationTrump's weaponization fund+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Liar's KingdomDOJ+1 | — | TrumpSenate confirmation+5 | Shopifyillegalnews | 57m 16s | ||
| 5/27/26 | legal scandalsTrump administration+3 | Mary McCord | DOJMain Justice+3 | January 6 | TrumpDOJ+3 | For HersCODE | 47m 04s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Trump's corruptionelection lies+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Liar's KingdomTrump+2 | — | TrumpAndrew Weissmann+5 | Factormealsillegalnews50off | 1h 24m 33s | ||
| 5/17/26 | Supreme Courtabortion politics+5 | Ben Wittes | DOJmifepristone | — | Trumpabortion+6 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 53m 05s | ||
| 5/7/26 | voting rightscongressional maps+4 | Andrew Weissmann | Liar's KingdomSPLC+3 | — | Jerome PowellSupreme Court+5 | Factor Mealsillegalnews50off | 1h 07m 14s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Supreme Courtelections+4 | Kate Shaw | ABC NewsStrict Scrutiny+1 | — | Supreme Courtelections+5 | MUDWTRILLEGALNEWS | 45m 21s | ||
| 4/23/26 | legal developmentsDOJ+5 | Andrew Weissmann | Liar’s KingdomSouthern Poverty Law Center+2 | — | Kash Patellawsuit+5 | Boll & Branchillegalnews | 58m 55s | ||
| 4/15/26 | defamation claimsactual malice+4 | Elliot Williams | WSJ | — | Trumpdefamation+6 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 47m 40s | ||
| 4/8/26 | Trump25th Amendment+5 | Andrew Weissmann | The BulwarkLiar’s Kingdom+1 | — | Trump25th Amendment+5 | BetterwildILLEGALNEWS | 1h 02m 58s | ||
| 4/1/26 | First Amendmentimmigration policy+4 | Elliot Williams | — | United StatesPentagon+2 | Pentagonpress+5 | — | 1h 00m 58s | ||
| 3/28/26 | ethics violationDOJ payout+3 | Andrew Weissmann | DOJLiar's Kingdom | — | ethics violationMichael Flynn+3 | SuperpowerILLEGALNEWS | 1h 16m 36s | ||
| 3/17/26 | Trump's border planlegal challenges+3 | Andrew Weissmann | Department of JusticeFederal Reserve+3 | — | Trumpborder plan+5 | Laundry SauceILLEGALNEWS | 56m 08s | ||
| 3/14/26 | rule of lawethics+5 | Andrew Weissmann | DOJICE | Minnesota | DOJTrump+7 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 1h 10m 08s | ||
| 3/11/26 | American institutionsmisinformation+4 | Andrew Weissmann | Chatham BookstorePolitics & Prose+4 | — | Andrew WeissmannLiar’s Kingdom+4 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 30m 15s | ||
| 3/7/26 | Iran warlegal authority+5 | Tess Bridgeman | How to Eat an ElephantJust Security+1 | — | Iran warlegal authority+5 | Factorillegalnews50off | 46m 53s | ||
| 2/25/26 | Trump's legal battlesDOJ independence+4 | Elliot Williams | CNNFCC+1 | — | Trumplegal battles+8 | OneSkinILLEGALNEWS | 52m 23s | ||
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Chart history for The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
Peaked at #27 in VN, currently #27 in VN.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| United States | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| GR | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| Canada | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| AR | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| Australia | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| MY | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| NG | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Ireland | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| PH | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| United States | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| TH | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| Brazil | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| Sweden | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| Norway | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| South Korea | — | #146 | #146 | — |
| CO | — | #151 | #151 | — |
| Denmark | — | #152 | #152 | — |
| Canada | — | #153 | #153 | — |
Chart Positions
26 placements across 22 markets.
Chart Positions
26 placements across 22 markets.