08 August 2018

The Rise of Michael Avenatti: The Daily Podcast + The Reaction

Here's how a 26:14 podcast available two days ago that tells the story of an unknown attorney who tangled with Trump
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How did the lawyer for Stephanie Clifford, the pornographic film actress known as Stormy Daniels, become a household name and the new face of Democratic opposition to President Trump?
On today’s episode:
  • Matthew Shaer, who wrote about Michael Avenatti for The New York Times Magazine.
Michael Avenatti became a fixture on cable news after he began representing Stephanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, in her legal battle with President Trump.
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Published on Aug 6, 2018
How did the lawyer for Stephanie Clifford, the pornographic film actress known as Stormy Daniels, become a household name and the new face of Democratic opposition to President Trump?
Guest: Matthew Shaer, who wrote about Mr. Avenatti for The New York Times Magazine. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
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Reaction from Vox.com: 

Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’s lawyer and potential presidential candidate, explained

That’s ridiculous, right? Right? Right. Maybe.

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