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Podcast: CNN Inside Politics
Episode: Real estate tycoon, TV celebrity, president, criminal defendant
Description: For the first time in history, a former US president will appear before a judge as a criminal defendant. Donald Trump's lawyers say he's the victim of political persecution. His opponents say no one is above the law. Plus: How strong is the case against him? After attacking both the prosecutor and the judge, should he be invoking his right to remain silent? And: In the race for president, his would-be 2024 rivals are forced to defend the man they want to defeat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy