Always a privilege to join The Lincoln Project and man did we have a lot to talk about this time! Thanks very much for having me.

Remember, how effective the redirect of Stormy by the DA was? We can expect a similar tour de force for Cohen. Looking forward to discussing the trial week past and the week ahead on The ReidOut w/ guest host the great Katie Phang at 6 PM ET.

The latest Talking San Diego conversation with Jen Psaki was a smash success, w/ an overflow capacity crowd and a fun free-wheeling discussion about 'Say More,' Jen's best-selling (already #2 on the NYT list!) book + a lot more. Thanks, Jen Psaki! Pix by Andy Bartotto.

started a 'redemption tour'?
A: that's fair.

and started podcast, Mea Culpa.

where always insult Trump.
yes.

To this day, never become a formal cooperator.

Rule 35 motion for reduction of sentence was denied.

asked for Rule 35 (Federal rule) reduction of sentence based on his cooperation w /state and federal authorities. (federal = both Mueller and SDNY)

Trump out. head back

Blanche continuing on the line of suggesting that Cohen became a turncoat to Trump only in order to reduce his sentence at Otisville.
Time to start thinking about possible rebuttal case of DA--and one possible witness would be Pecker, to testify that Cohen indeed furious before.

Blanche has had a few decent moments, & Cohen 1-2 poor ones; but Blanche meandering a lot & when you consider the opportunity cost--that this is the main event--it's lackluster so far. Looking forward to discussing on Deadline White House w/ Nicolle Wallace & her all-star band at 5 PM ET

afternoon recess
my basic assessment -- cross is not crisp, clean, or quick enough. not clear at any given time where he's going.

Blanche trying to suggest that Cohen changed his tune on Trump just b/c he was looking to reduce his time at Otisville

By feb 2019 changed your views of Trump -- said he was a con man, and you were ashamed.
first met w/ DA's office when you were at Otisville.
You were looking for a way to get your sentence reduced.
correct
c

Lied to special counsel about the Russia project.

Yes.

what's difference b/t inaccurate and a lie?

they are the same thing.

I'll say it's a lie.

You told them your life had been turned upside down since release of Steele dossier. He had never been to Prague. Never paid Russians to hack etc.

Correct. all true.