Merrick Garland
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Merrick Garland Bio Served as Attorney General under the Biden administration, where he appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith to investigate Trump and oversaw DOJ prosecution of January 6th cases and the Maxwell conviction. Podcasts frequently discuss his tenure in relation to his handling of the Epstein files—with critics arguing he failed to aggressively investigate perpetrators or reopen the case—and his approach to Trump-related prosecutions, which some view as insufficiently aggressive. His successor, Pam Bondi, has become a frequent comparison point in discussions about DOJ accountability and investigative priorities.
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Episode Appearances
IHIP News · Apr 15, 2026
Trump's New AG Collapses on LIVE TV as Horrific Allegations Pour Out of Congress
“Biden's AG criticized for slow prosecution of Trump and maintaining DOJ independence”
Masters in Business · Apr 10, 2026
Assessing Asset Volatility and Iran War Threats With BlackRock's Mike Pyle
“Pyle's first boss in Washington as law clerk; model public servant who shaped Pyle's career direction”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 3, 2026
Pam Bondi Out as AG, Army Chief Retires, Gun Ban on Bases Lifted
“Implied comparison point for DOJ leadership under Biden administration”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
Trump Panicking as Red States Flip On Him and Joe Rogan Calls Him Out
“Former Attorney General criticized for failing to prosecute Trump expeditiously for January 6th involvement”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 9, 2026
Episode 5201: The Lies Of John Cornyn
“Attorney General nominee endorsed by Cornyn as depoliticized justice leader”
IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026
Trump Sweating As Epstein Case Heats Up, New Hidden Evidence Against Him Comes Out
“Biden's Attorney General; criticized for sitting on Epstein files and failing to reopen investigation”
IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026
Gavin Newsom Walks Back His Fumbled Answer on AIPAC as Dems Prepare for Battle Trump
“Supreme Court nominee blocked by Republicans in 2016, cited as example of Republican norm-breaking on judicial appointments”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 26, 2026
FBI Spied on Susie Wiles & Kash Patel, Clintons in Epstein Probe, Dalilah's Law
“Former Attorney General under Biden administration who oversaw DOJ during FBI phone records subpoena of Trump associates”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Trump Majorly F**ked After FBI Leaks The Evidence and MAGA Losing Major Elections
“Attorney General criticized for not aggressively prosecuting Trump administration and suppressing Epstein files”
John Solomon Reports · Feb 21, 2026
The Fight for Election Integrity: Insights from Tennessee and Missouri's Attorneys General
“Former Attorney General under Biden; successor Pam Bondi now responsible for enforcing Trump's auto-pen pardon directives”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 19, 2026
Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’
“DOJ official; referenced as not being questioned about Jeffrey Epstein case by Trump administration”
Ceasefire · Feb 14, 2026
Former Rep. Steve Israel & Former Rep. Charlie Dent
“Former Attorney General; testified twice on Epstein files; Biden DOJ convicted Maxwell and released files”
The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Adam Kinzinger: The People of Minneapolis Won
“Attorney General criticized for not investigating Epstein perpetrators and for skiff security violations by Bondi”
The View: Behind the Table · Feb 12, 2026
Ana Navarro: Bad Bunny Was The Hug The Latino Community Needed
“Former Attorney General criticized for slow pace on Epstein files release and avoiding political perception”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 12, 2026
Bondi Won’t “Get in the Gutter” on Epstein Victims
“Former Attorney General whose handling of Epstein files is cited by Bondi as deflection from current administration accountability”
The Michael Knowles Show · Feb 12, 2026
Ep. 1911 - ICE Just Saved Thousands Of Missing Kids
“Former Attorney General not questioned about Epstein files during congressional testimony”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 12, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closure Mystery, Canadian School Shooting, Bondi Brawls on the Hill: AM Update 2/12
“Former Attorney General cited by AG Bondi as not being questioned by Democrats about Epstein files during his tenure”
I've Had It · Feb 12, 2026
Fifty Shades of Fascism
“Attorney General criticized for failing to prosecute January 6 organizers and protecting elite from Epstein files accountability”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Trump AG Humiliates Herself under Cross-Exam at Hearing
“Former Attorney General; criticized for lack of action on Epstein investigation during Biden administration”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Trump Loses It in AM as Hearing Goes Off the Rails
“Former Attorney General referenced in Bondi hearing regarding Epstein files release and survivor support failures.”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 11, 2026
Bondi REFUSES to Apologize to Epstein Victims + Did FBI wipe Epstein Jail footage?
“Former Attorney General; Bondi deflected accountability by referencing his prior testimony”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
GOP Takes HUGE Step Toward Accountability in Jack Smith Arctic Frost Probe
“Attorney General who appointed Jack Smith as special counsel with Biden”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Feb. 6
“Former Attorney General, referenced in context of judicial misconduct complaint filing procedures”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace · Feb 2, 2026
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
“Former Attorney General whose cautious approach to January 6th and Trump prosecution is critiqued as insufficient for the moment”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jan 31, 2026
Lawfare Archive: Judge Cannon Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump
“Appointed Jack Smith as special counsel; faces decision on whether to appeal or pursue alternative prosecution strategies.”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jan 31, 2026
NEW Epstein Files Expose Trump & Musk Ties
“Current DOJ leadership questioned for not pursuing leads from previous administrations' investigations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 23, 2026
Vance on "5-Year-Old Detained by ICE" Story, Jack Smith Grilled, Barron Saves Woman: AM Update 1/23
“Appointed Jack Smith as special counsel in 2022 to investigate Trump”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 22, 2026
DOJ vs. Trump: The Indictment That Never Came (with Glenn Kirschner)
“Former Attorney General criticized for delayed prosecution of January 6 crimes and not pursuing Mueller's obstruction counts”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 19, 2026
Ep. 1719 - IT'S TIME: We Need To Start Arresting Liberal Lunatics Like Don Lemon NOW
“DOJ head who deployed FACE Act against pro-life demonstrators while ignoring attacks on pregnancy centers”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 16, 2026
Ep 1289 | 'Civil Rights' Were Weaponized to Crush Christians. Now the Trump Admin Is Fighting Back | Harmeet Dhillon
“Former Attorney General whose DOJ Civil Rights Division approach Dhillon contrasts with current enforcement philosophy”
Pod Save America · Jan 11, 2026
2026's Biggest Questions
“Discussed regarding lack of accountability for Trump administration actions”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 7, 2026
George Conway: Trump Is a Vampire
“Criticized for insufficient prosecution of Trump and assumption he would 'go away' after January 6”
Black Card Declined · Jan 2, 2026
Black Women Do Not Belong to the Left | The Democrat Plantation, Nicki Minaj, The Woke Right
“Cited as example of Civil Rights Act expansion beyond original intent in voting ID cases”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 27, 2025
476 - Epstein Docs & A Culture Of Slop
“Attorney General; delayed release of Epstein documents despite legal mandates”
DSR's Words Matter · Dec 18, 2025
Reflecting on Rob Reiner and his Legacy
“Criticized for insufficient accountability measures against Trump administration officials”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 5, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents
“Former Attorney General criticized for moving too cautiously against Trump, prioritizing DOJ independence over timely prosecution”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Nov 17, 2025
#444 — America's Zombie Democracy
“Attorney General under Biden; discussed regarding delayed appointment of special prosecutor for January 6th case”