Mea Culpa

Mea Culpa

Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former boss. Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen, is a raw and unfiltered podcast that shines light into the dark corners of our current American Apocalypse. Tune in twice weekly for exclusive interviews and candid conversations with the New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed “gangster lawyer,” as he sets to dismantle the Trump legacy and uncover the truth… and nothing but the truth.

Episodes

April 21, 2025 70 mins
Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my friend Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, law professor, and host of Talking Feds, to break down the constitutional crisis unfolding before our eyes. From the government’s refusal to comply with a Supreme Court order in the Abrego Garcia deportation case to Trump’s threats to dismantle independent institutions, Harry warns we’re entering dangerous, uncharted t...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Brooklyn Dad Defiant, an outspoken political commentator known for his sharp wit, relentless criticism of Trump, and humorous takes on today’s political chaos. BDD is the author of “The Bigliest Loser” and publishes the popular Substack “DEFIANT Dispatches.” Today, we break down the constitutional crisis unfolding as the government defies a Supreme Court order to return a wrongfully deported immig...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Popok, host of MeidasTouch’s Legal AF podcast and YouTube channel, and founder of The Popok Firm. Popok breaks down everything from potential stock market manipulation and insider trading allegations to sweeping purges of the federal workforce. We dive into Trump’s erratic tariff policies, the collapse of institutional checks, and how Project 2025 is weaponizing government agencies for poli...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Fanone, former Metropolitan D.C. police officer, January 6 hero, author, and political activist. After being brutally injured during the Capitol insurrection, Fanone has become a leading voice for accountability, speaking out on behalf of the officers betrayed that day. In this episode, we explore how Trump’s second term is shaping up to be a full-scale assault on democracy, due process, an...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I am joined by Tara Palmeri, an investigative political journalist who has worked for publications like Puck and Politico. Now she is the author of “The Red Letter” on Substack and hosts her own YouTube channel. We discuss a rather turbulent week of news from the Trump administration about Trump’s new tariffs to Signal-Gate. Using Tara’s experience as a global journalist and my deep knowledge of Trump, we predic...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Steele, former RNC chairman, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, political analyst, and outspoken Trump critic. We break down the impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race after a Democratic victory, Trump’s reckless tariff policies and their economic fallout, and Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking 25-hour speech on the Senate floor. Steele and I also discuss the state of the Republ...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Walter Masterson, comedian, political satirist, and social media provocateur known for infiltrating MAGA rallies and exposing hypocrisy with humor. We break down the fallout from Signal-Gate and how Trump’s allies are spinning the controversy, Chuck Schumer’s latest moves in the Senate and whether Democratic leadership is doing enough to counter Republican extremism, and Trump’s ever-evolving disin...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I am joined by Anthony Scaramucci, a fellow Trump confidant turned critic. While he is known for his brief tenure as White House Communications Director under Trump in 2017 - a role he held for just 11 days before being fired - he is also the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, host of "The Rest Is Politics US," and an author. Using The Mooch’s experience, we break down Signal-Gate, which has overtaken th...
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Today on Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen is joined by Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and president of The Union, a pro-democracy coalition of grassroots supporters and organizations committed to protecting democracy from the threat of Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Reed and I discuss the state of American democracy, the failures of Democratic leadership, and the emboldened GOP under Trump. We talk about Chuck Schumer’s contr...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and the Assistant United States Attorney in the SDNY, where he specialized in white-collar crime. We break down Trump’s escalating attacks on the judiciary, including his push to impeach Judge James Boasberg and Chief Justice Roberts’ rare public rebuke. Nick explains how Trump’s efforts to undermine judicial independ...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Alex Isenstadt, Axios’ senior political reporter and author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power, which hits shelves this week. Alex gives an inside look at Trump’s political comeback, how he weaponized January 6th to strengthen his grip on the GOP, and the key figures shaping his campaign. We discuss Trump’s media strategy, his influence over Republican leadership, and the sweep...
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Today on Mea Culpa, my friend Tara Setmayer is back. Tara is a prominent political commentator and the co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, a bipartisan super PAC led by women that uses rapid-response videos and impactful ads to inspire change through action. We break down the looming government shutdown and the devastating impact of Trump and Elon Musk’s extreme budget cuts, including mass firings at the VA, IRS, and other cr...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my good friend Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and fierce Trump critic. We break down Trump’s chaotic economic policies, including his flip-flopping on tariffs, extreme government cuts, and the dangerous grip he has on the GOP. Joe and I discuss how Trump's mass layoffs at the VA and other federal agencies are devastating American workers and ve...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by political strategist, consultant, and content creator Ally Sammarco to break down the latest chaos in Trump’s presidency following his joint address to Congress this week. With Gen Z increasingly influenced by right-wing propaganda, Ally lays out what Democrats must do to combat disinformation and engage younger voters before it’s too late. We discuss Trump’s recent policy changes, including tariff...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Don Lemon, award-winning journalist, former CNN anchor, and current host of The Don Lemon Show. Known for his fearless approach to the truth, Don and I break down the latest chaos in Trump’s presidency, including his ties to Putin and Russia, Elon Musk’s growing influence in his administration, and the extreme lengths the DOJ has gone to dismantle our current government. Don also analyzes Trump’s a...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Anna Delvey, the subject of Netflix’s “Inventing Anna,” which dramatized claims that she convinced New York’s elite she was a German heiress. Eager to reclaim her own narrative, Anna sets the record straight, discussing the real events behind the headlines, the media’s portrayal of her, and the vision behind the Anna Delvey Foundation. We explore her legal battles, time in prison, ongoing immigrati...
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In today’s episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by former Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg, a frequent legal analyst on major news networks. He recently launched his own law firm, Dave Aronberg Law, P.A., and is the host of Court Authorities, a MeidasTouch-affiliated YouTube channel. Given Dave’s past experience working alongside Pam Bondi, we dive into the Justice Department’s controversial decision to drop corruption charges a...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Adam Parkhomenko, Democratic strategist, former DNC National Field Director, and advisor to Hillary Clinton. We discuss the new leadership at the DNC under Ken Martin and the urgent need for a stronger Democratic messaging strategy to counter Trump. Adam explains how Democrats can push back against right-wing media dominance, connect with rural voters, and energize young people ahead of the 2026 mi...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Jim Acosta, former CNN anchor and chief White House correspondent, who made headlines for his heated clashes with Donald Trump during press briefings. After recently departing CNN following a proposed shift change, Jim left with a powerful message: "It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant. Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear." Today, we break down the latest chaos in Trump’...
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Leigh McGowan, also known as PoliticsGirl. Leigh launched her platform to make politics accessible and inspire civic engagement. She gained popularity with her no-nonsense, kitchen-table rants, breaking down complex political issues in a digestible way. Now, she is a widely recognized political commentator, activist, and host of The PoliticsGirl Podcast. On today’s episode, we dive into Trump’s lat...
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