All In With Chris Hayes Season 2018 Episode 150 Daniel DiMauro, Elie Honig, Rashida Tlaib
- Not Rated
- August 10, 2018
- 441 min
On episode 150 of All In With Chris Hayes season 2018, viewers tuned in to hear about three topics of great national interest as host Chris Hayes interviewed some of the leading experts in their field on major political events from a legal perspective. The episode was titled "Daniel DiMauro, Elie Honig, Rashida Tlaib" and provided a platform for the guests to discuss their opinions about the most pressing news stories of the day.
The first guest was Daniel DiMauro, a documentary filmmaker who co-directed the well-known Netflix series "The Staircase." DiMauro discussed his latest work, the television series "The Innocent Man," which is based on the bestselling book by John Grisham. DiMauro shared with the audience his experiences regarding the making of the show. He discussed the challenges he faced in adapting the story to television and the behind the scenes creation of the show. Hayes and DiMauro talked extensively about the difficulties in making true-crime stories and the responsibility the creators have in presenting them accurately.
The second guest was Elie Honig, a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York who specialized in financial and public corruption cases. Honig explained how Special Counsel Robert Mueller has a very specific role investigating the Russian interference during the 2016 elections. Honig elaborated on how Mueller might be looking at broader issues, such as the President's obstruction of justice, although that was beyond Mueller's official mandate. Hayes and Honig also discussed how this investigation serves as a warning sign for individuals with financial ties to foreign entities who might want to work in politics.
The third and last guest was Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women ever to be elected to the US Congress. Her election was highly symbolic, given the current political climate and the significant anti-Muslim rhetoric we've seen from some of the current administration’s supporters. Tlaib shared her personal story of growing up in Detroit, her Palestinian heritage, and her family's struggle to get by in America. Hayes and Tlaib discussed her views regarding current issues concerning the family separation of immigrants at the US border and how the Administration's policies are causing long-term damage to children and families.
Overall, episode 150 of All In With Chris Hayes season 2018 was a highly informative and engaging episode. The guests provided in-depth insights into current issues affecting the US and the rest of the world, backed up with compelling arguments, and personal reflections. Anyone interested in politics, law, and civil rights would find this episode both illuminating and highly entertaining.