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Episode: The Real Goal of Trump's Indignant Testimony
Description: When Donald Trump took the stand in his civil trial in New York this week, maybe he wasn’t trying to convince the judge who will decide this case—maybe he was playing for the MAGA audience outside, who will be headed to the polls in a year. Guest: Barbara McQuade, law professor at the University of Michigan and a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any...