OA204: The Perjury Trap (w/guest Randall Eliason)
Today's episode welcomes back one of our favorite guest experts, former prosecutor and current law professor\xa0Randall Eliason of the\xa0Sidebars blog, who will help us break down what exactly a "perjury trap" is -- and whether Robert Mueller is laying one for the President. Of course, when we have a guest this good, we also have to take advantage of his expertise in a couple of other areas.\xa0 So we begin by checking in on the news of the day:\xa0 Mueller has already reportedly offered immunity to David Pecker, the CEO of the National Inquirer, whom we discussed at great length on Episode 203 in connection with the Cohen plea. After that, we delve into Rudy Giuliani's contention that Mueller is laying a "perjury trap" for the President.\xa0 Is that a thing?\xa0 Is that what he's doing?\xa0 Listen and find out! After that, we revisit the issue of reporters and confidential sources, where Professor Eliason has been a consistent voice opposing a federal privilege.\xa0 Is that a view he still holds?\xa0 There's only one way to know for sure! Finally, it's time for the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam, where our intrepid hero tries to inch closer to the coveted 60% mark with a question about torts.\xa0 Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page\xa0so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None! If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com. Show Notes & Links
- Prof. Eliason first guested on the show way back in Episode 70.
- Here is the link to the NPR interview with Prof. Eliason discussed on the show.
- To read more of Prof. Eliason's work, click here to visit the Sidebars blog.
- Here is a transcript of Prof.\xa0Eliason's statement on reporter's privilege\xa0in the age of Trump.