843: Elie Honig | How the Rich Get Away with Crime

Elie Honig (@eliehonig) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department, and his latest book is Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.

What We Discuss with Elie Honig:

• How the rich and powerful exploit flaws in the justice system to evade accountability while being able to afford lengthy trials and secure better plea deals.
• Why using wiretaps and flipping complicit parties are essential tactics for gathering evidence against the people at the top.
• How intermediaries are used to shield the rich and powerful from being held responsible for crimes committed in their name.
• Why donations to political candidates can lead to special treatment during prosecution, indicating potential corruption.
• Why we shouldn't completely abandon faith in the justice system despite its numerous imperfections.
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/843

This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals

Sign up for Six-Minute Networking - our free networking and relationship development mini course - at jordanharbinger.com/course!

Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!