A New Way To Engage Justice
Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 1
Dear Subscribers,
Welcome to the first edition of Behind the Headlines! I’m thrilled to launch this newsletter as a space to share my take on major legal issues, provide insights from my career in the Department of Justice, and explore how the law shapes our world in surprising ways. This newsletter is more than just information—it’s a conversation about the justice system and the stories behind the headlines.
What You Can Expect as a Free Subscriber
1. Monthly Newsletter: Each month, I’ll break down a significant legal issue in a written newsletter and a short, clear video. Whether it’s a major Supreme Court decision, a high-profile case, or a behind-the-scenes look at legal strategy, these will be accessible, easy to follow, and engaging.
2. Podcast and Media Links: I’ll share links to my podcast Main Justice (formerly known as Prosecuting Donald Trump) and media appearances where I dive deeper into these topics, so you can stay informed and get a fuller picture.
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2. Exclusive Weekly Videos and Analysis: Dive deeper into the week’s most pressing legal issues with exclusive videos and detailed written pieces.
3. Ask Me Anything (AMA): Paid subscribers can submit questions on legal topics, and I’ll address them in future newsletters.
4. Community Engagement: Let’s create a space where we discuss these issues together. This isn’t just me talking at you—it’s about building a meaningful dialogue on the law and its impact.
Why This Matters
Law doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It touches politics, business, and everyday lives in ways that aren’t always obvious. My goal is to make these connections clearer and highlight the people, strategies, and stories behind the headlines.
This Week’s Topic
This week, I’m discussing Jack Smith’s January 6th report and how he chose to release it exclusively in writing. In my first weekly video, I explore why Smith could have taken a page from Archibald Cox, the Watergate special prosecutor, who held a widely viewed press conference to explain why he was going to the Supreme Court to obtain the Nixon White House tapes. Unlike a written report or legal brief, a press conference offers a unique opportunity for the public to see and assess credibility directly, which can counter caricatures and mischaracterizations.
For paid subscribers, I’ve attached a video with my full thoughts on this topic.
I’ll also include links to my podcasts and media appearances for those who want to dig deeper.
Join Me on This Journey
Whether you’re here for the free content or want to unlock all the exclusive features, I’m grateful to have you on board. I hope this newsletter becomes a resource for understanding the law and a platform for thoughtful conversations about justice.
Let’s explore the stories shaping our world—together.
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Warmly,
Andrew
As long as people have to pay for many of these subscriptions, the news and important analysis that you and others provide, will not reach the population that needs to hear it. I will have to remain a free subscriber at least in the short term for now. You are a gift to us…keep up the good work of educating us. Thank you.
Thank you for allowing free subscribers to comment. At 90, expecting to lose Social Security and Medicare, recognizing that I’m supposed to be dead, I am, since 2016 and the discovery of MSNBC, a postcard writing member of Indivisible. Today is 1941-42 all over again. May our underground be as successful as the best of them (notwithstanding the criticism of the French resistance, I found stories I heard during 10 years in the French countryside amazing and creative) and may we blunt quickly the effects of the criminal president.