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Week one of open hearings in the House impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump had only a few revelations not disclosed in the closed door sessions.

But it was the first chance for American’s watching the proceedings to evaluate the integrity of not only the witnesses – but those charged with questioning them. How did both sides do?

Also, as a new week of hearings begins, who else is on deck? And what will they bring to the charge that President Trump abused his office – and America’s foreign interests – to make gains against a political rival.

With us to discuss highlights from the first week of open testimony – and to help us understand what to expect in the coming days, is Elie Mystal. He’s Executive Editor for the Above the Law website, and a regular contributor to The Nation.