Civil Action Podcast

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Civil Action is where law meets power. Join attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian as they dive into the legal and political forces shaping our world right now. With decades of experience in the courtroom and cases across the country, they unpack the real stories behind the headlines — exposing how the legal system shapes, and is shaped by, the world around us. It’s not just analysis. It’s a front-row seat to the battles defining justice in America.

Civil Action: Trump’s $15 Billion “Lucky Loser” Tantrum

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian dissect Donald Trump’s most entertaining lawsuit yet—an 85-page ego manifesto masquerading as a $15 billion defamation claim against The New York Times over the book “Lucky Loser.” They break down how Trump’s complaint reads like a pathetic resume, claiming his 2024 election was “the

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Civil Action: Trump Exploits Charlie Kirk Death to Attack Free Speech

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose how Donald Trump is cynically exploiting the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to launch an authoritarian assault on progressive speech and First Amendment rights. They reveal how Trump falsely claims “only the left commits political violence” while ignoring extensive right-wing attacks, including January

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Civil Action: Maurene Comey Sues Over Laura Loomer-Driven Firing

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down how decorated federal prosecutor Maurene Comey is fighting back against the Trump administration’s illegal firing, exposing how far-right activist Laura Loomer orchestrated her termination through a social media pressure campaign. They detail how Comey—who successfully prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean

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Civil Action: Harvard Wins $2.2 Billion Court Battle Against Trump

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down how federal Judge Allison Burroughs delivered a crushing blow to the Trump administration, ruling that freezing $2.2 billion in Harvard research funding violated the First Amendment and federal law. They expose how Trump used antisemitism as a “smokescreen” to wage an ideological

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Trump’s $10 Billion Epstein Lawsuit Threat

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose Donald Trump’s latest legal intimidation campaign, threatening a $10 billion lawsuit against The New York Times over their reporting on Jeffrey Epstein documents showing Trump’s alleged signature on a lewd birthday note. They break down how Trump’s “powerhouse lawyer” Alejandro Brito—a solo practitioner

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Civil Action: Trump Loses $83 Million Carroll Appeal

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose how Donald Trump’s presidential immunity defense spectacularly backfired when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an $83.3 million defamation judgment for E. Jean Carroll. The court demolished Trump’s argument that calling Carroll a liar was official presidential business, ruling it was “quintessentially

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Civil Action: Court Blocks Trump’s Illegal Fed Governor Firing

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down the federal court victory blocking Trump’s illegal firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman ever appointed to the Fed Board. They explain how Trump violated the Federal Reserve Act by firing Cook over unproven pre-appointment mortgage fraud allegations—conduct

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Civil Action: MAGA Muppet Dan Bongino

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino as a “failed wannabe politician” who believes Democrats are literally “possessed by demons.” They break down how this former podcaster hasn’t worked in law enforcement for 14 years, called the FBI a “fully corrupt organization,” and demanded it

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Civil Action: Trump Says Domestic Violence Isn’t Crime

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose Trump’s shocking September 8th statement at the Museum of Bible dismissing domestic violence as just “a little fight with his wife” that shouldn’t count as crime. They break down how Trump’s comments reveal dangerous misogyny while he tries to manipulate DC crime statistics

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Civil Action: Trump’s ICE Raid Destroys American Jobs

Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose how Trump’s September 4th ICE raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant backfired spectacularly, creating a diplomatic crisis while destroying thousands of American jobs. They break down how federal agents deployed massive force to arrest 475 workers—including 300+ South Koreans on legitimate B-1 business

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