Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.
What's the Deal with TikTok? (with Asha Rangappa)
In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, CAFE Contributors Elie Honig and Asha Rangappa discuss the reasons why the U.S. government believes the social media app, TikTok, poses a serious national security threat.
In the full episode, Elie and Asha break down the bipartisan efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S. and the different lawsuits the company faces—one brought by the federal government arguing TikTok violated child privacy laws and 14 more filed by state attorneys general alleging the app is harming children’s mental health.
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10/25/2024 • 9 minutes
The Scum Also Rises (with Douglas Brinkley)
Douglas Brinkley is one of the nation's foremost presidential historians. A professor at Rice University, political commentator, and the author of forty books, Brinkley joins Preet to discuss the historic nature of the upcoming election, and the precedent for a political figure like Donald Trump.
Plus, ever wondered what’s in that piece of paper the jury hands to the judge before a verdict? Why is Trump heading to Madison Square Garden? What are Rudy Giuliani’s most valuable possessions… and why are they all watches?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/history-election-trump-douglas-brinkley/
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10/24/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 32 seconds
Securing the Vote (with Marc Elias)
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Joyce Vance is joined by special guest Marc Elias to unpack the election lawsuits that may shape this year's election.
Marc is one of the nation's foremost election attorneys. He's served as election counsel on multiple presidential campaigns, including the Kamala Harris campaign, where he's focusing on potential recounts, post-election litigation, and challenging voter suppression laws across the country.
In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Marc discuss Donald Trump's history of bringing frivolous lawsuits and how he may do so once again after the election.
In the full episode, Joyce and Marc discuss litigation surrounding mail-in voting, how natural disasters can impact elections, and whether the Supreme Court may have a hand in this year's election outcome.
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10/22/2024 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
The Menendez Brothers (with Jesse Weber)
On a special episode of Stay Tuned in Brief, Jesse Weber, anchor and host at the Law & Crime Network, joins former federal prosecutor Elie Honig to discuss the criminal cases of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of first-degree murder in the ‘90s for killing their parents. Did they have a legitimate claim of imperfect self-defense based on imminent danger? Should evidence of sexual abuse been fully admissible? And should the emergence of new evidence prompt a reevaluation of the convictions?
This conversation is part of a new series of episodes that will be exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed. To become a member of CAFE Insider and never miss new episodes head to cafe.com/insiderpod. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
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10/18/2024 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
2024 Election Battlegrounds (with Ben Wikler)
Ben Wikler is the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin—one of the seven battleground states in this extremely competitive presidential election. Hailed as a “winning machine” for Democrats, Wikler joined Preet for a live taping to discuss political humor, third party candidates, and the state of the race in swing states.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/election-swing-states-wisconsin-ben-wikler/
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10/17/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Swing State Sweepstakes (with Steve Kornacki)
This week, Preet speaks with NBC’s national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about the key swing states in the 2024 election and how to make sense of the latest polls.
Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, on 10/15 at 5pm ET.
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10/14/2024 • 34 minutes, 14 seconds
Diddy’s Indictment & More Thoughts on Jack Smith (with Mimi Rocah)
CAFE Contributor Elie Honig is joined by Westchester County, New York District Attorney Mimi Rocah to discuss the criminal indictment of music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. In this excerpt, they discuss the likelihood that associates of Combs will face criminal charges and the decision by prosecutors to include references to salacious evidence in the indictment. Elie also reacts to listener responses to his recent article criticizing special counsel Jack Smith’s brief in his election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
In the full episode, Elie and Mimi further discuss Combs’ indictment, including the impact civil cases filed against Combs had on the criminal investigation and what special considerations go into prosecuting sex trafficking cases.
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10/11/2024 • 27 minutes, 40 seconds
Trump’s Tall Tariff Tales (with Gillian Tett)
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, economic issues have taken center stage. Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett joins Preet to break down each candidate’s economic proposals, examining their potential impact on the U.S. and the global economy. They explore key topics like tariffs, inflation, and how they’ll impact voters.
Plus, will hurricane season affect the presidential election? What’s Preet’s advice for first year law students? And, what does “The Young Bharara” think about Harris’s chances in November?
In other news, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, taking place on 10/15 at 5pm ET.
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10/10/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
In Defense of Jack Smith (with Joyce Vance)
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss special counsel Jack Smith’s brief on presidential immunity in the election interference prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
In an excerpt from the show, they respond to CAFE Contributor Elie Honig’s article criticizing Smith and Chutkan. Was Chutkan right to make the brief public? Are the allegations in the brief unduly prejudicial against Trump? And was it all politics?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further respond to Honig’s critiques of Smith and Chutkan. They also analyze the content of Smith’s brief, including the evidence he intends to present at trial and his argument that the charges should survive Trump’s immunity challenges.
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10/8/2024 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
1 Year Since October 7 (with Franklin Foer)
On the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, Preet speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer about the war in Gaza, the U.S.-led diplomacy, and what the next year may hold for the region.
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10/4/2024 • 36 minutes
Debating the Debate: VP Edition (with David Frum)
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance took the debate stage together for the first and only time. Former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and staff writer at The Atlantic, David Frum, joins Preet to dissect the politest debate of this election season. Will the vice presidential face-off impact the election?
Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/vp-debate/
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10/2/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Israel’s Pager Attack on Hezbollah (with Nadav Eyal)
Nadav Eyal, columnist for Yediot Ahronot, is a prominent Israeli journalist reporting on the conflict in the Middle East. Eyal joins Preet to break down Israel’s so-called pager attack on Hezbollah, how the operation came to be, and its aftermath.
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9/30/2024 • 32 minutes, 50 seconds
Inside the Mueller Report (with Aaron Zebley & Andrew Goldstein)
Years after they published the Mueller investigation findings, lawyers Aaron Zebley and Andrew Goldstein take the public behind the scenes. Zebley has served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, an FBI agent, and chief of staff to Robert Mueller at the FBI. He’s now a partner at Wilmer Hale. Goldstein is the former chief of the public corruption unit at SDNY, and is now a partner at the law firm Cooley. They’re co-authors of the new book, Interference: The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation.
Plus, can prosecutors prove the second would-be assassin’s intent to kill former President Trump? How long is too long for legal briefs? And… can I ask you a question?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-mueller-report-interference-zebley-goldstein/
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9/26/2024 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Could SCOTUS Decide the Election? (with Dahlia Lithwick)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, while Preet is out. Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate, where she writes about the courts and the law, and hosts the legal podcast, Amicus.
In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Dahlia break down whether the Supreme Court could decide the presidential election.
In the full episode, Joyce and Dahlia discuss high-profile cases on the Court’s docket this term, including disputes over ghost guns, gender-affirming care, the death penalty, and abortion.
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9/24/2024 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
What If We Could Vote With Our Phones? (with Bradley Tusk)
Political strategist and venture capitalist Bradley Tusk joins Preet to discuss the transformative potential of mobile voting. Tusk shares insights from his efforts to implement mobile voting technology, which aims to increase voter turnout and make the democratic process more accessible.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/general/mobilevoting/
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9/23/2024 • 28 minutes, 38 seconds
Trump and National Insecurity (with H.R. McMaster)
Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster served as former President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018. In a new book, At War With Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, McMaster shares his experience working in the Trump Administration. He joins Preet to discuss his impressions of the former President, Trump’s orientation toward global conflict, and the war in Gaza.
And, will Preet follow Kamala’s advice and attend a Trump rally? Will Trump’s would-be assassin face more federal charges? And what are Preet’s thoughts on Diddy’s indictment?
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-national-security-h-r-mcmaster/
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9/19/2024 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 50 seconds
Trump Assassination Attempt & Terror Groups Charged (with Joyce Vance and Mimi Rocah)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by Westchester County District Attorney, Mimi Rocah, to discuss the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Unsealed charges against six Hamas leaders for their role in planning and carrying out the October 7 attack on Israel last year; and
– Hate crime, solicitation of murder, and terrorism charges filed against two leaders of the Terrorgram Collective terrorist group.
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9/18/2024 • 20 minutes, 44 seconds
What Happened to the Party of Reagan? (with Max Boot)
Max Boot is a historian, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and a columnist for the Washington Post. Boot joins Preet to discuss his new book, Reagan: His Life and Legend, and how Reagan’s presidency can help us understand the state of the Republican party today.
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9/16/2024 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
Harris Trumps Trump (with Patti Solis Doyle & Rick Wilson)
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the debate stage together for the first time. Longtime political strategists Patti Solis Doyle and Rick Wilson join Preet to discuss the debate’s highlights, Harris’s triumphant performance, and whether it will matter come election day.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/kamala-harris-donald-trump-debate/
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Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance speak with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, in front of a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. Goldberg discusses his new book, On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump, which includes his reporting on Republican leaders and top White House officials who stood up to Trump while he was president, as well as Trump’s controversial statements reportedly calling members of the military “suckers” and “losers.”
In a conversation exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Goldberg speaks about the media’s approach to covering Trump and the presidential election, and what a second Trump term might look like. To listen to the full interview and get access to all of the exclusive Insider content, become a member at CAFE.com/insider. You can now try the membership for just $1 for one month. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. This episode was recorded live at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. For recaps from this year's recently concluded event and to stay updated on next year's program, visit TribFest.org.
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9/10/2024 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
Capitalism & the Election (with Ruchir Sharma)
Ruchir Sharma is a longtime investor and a contributing editor and columnist for The Financial Times, where he writes about global economics, politics, and policy. Ruchir joins Preet to discuss his latest book, What Went Wrong with Capitalism, and what the election will mean for the economy.
Plus, can Trump’s public statements be used against him in court? Why didn’t special counsel Jack Smith request the reassignment of judge Aileen Cannon in Trump’s classified docs case? And, is there a place for humor in the courtroom?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/ruchir-sharma-capitalism-book-economy-trump-harris-election/
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9/5/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Trump & Telegram (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith in D.C.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Smith’s brief urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate the charges against Trump in the classified documents case in Florida, which U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently threw out; and
– The controversial arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France and the criminal charges accusing him of allowing criminal activity on his messaging app.
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9/3/2024 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
On with Kara Swisher: The Debate, the Dropout and the Dems' Future with “Biden Whisperer” Ron Klain
The CAFE team is taking a break from our usual programming this week, but we’re sharing another podcast we think you’ll enjoy.
It’s hosted by Preet’s colleague, Kara Swisher, an award-winning journalist who covers tech, politics, and media.
In this episode, Kara speaks with Ron Klain, the former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden and the Chief Legal Officer for Airbnb. They cover President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race, the role donors played in forcing Biden’s hand, and the fallout from the disastrous debate in June and accusations that Klain was partly to blame for the president’s poor performance. They also discuss Biden’s legacy and Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
It’s another challenging, insightful discussion from one of the best in podcasting. You can listen to more of her show here.
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8/29/2024 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
DNC Launches Kamala Harris (with David Axelrod & Michael Beschloss)
The DNC just wrapped up a hugely successful week in Chicago. Preet is joined by political strategist and former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama, David Axelrod, to discuss convention highlights and what we can expect from the Harris-Walz campaign as we approach election day. Then, Preet speaks with leading presidential historian Michael Beschloss to put this election into perspective.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/dnc-kamala-harris-election-trump-axelrod-beschloss/
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8/23/2024 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 7 seconds
Justice for Matthew Perry (w/ Barb McQuade)
In a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Barb break down the criminal charges filed against five individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.
In the full episode, Preet and Barb discuss:
– Former President Donald Trump’s request to postpone sentencing for his Manhattan conviction and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s decision to defer the matter to the judge;
– Trump’s lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking $100 million in damages from the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search;
– Newly released government records revealing Hunter Biden solicited U.S. government assistance relating to international business deals while his father, Joe Biden, was Vice President; and
– Former Rep. George Santos’s guilty plea to wire fraud and identity theft charges.
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8/20/2024 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Does Iran Really Want War? (with Karim Sadjadpour)
Karim Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East. He joins Preet to discuss Israel’s recent assassinations in Iran and Lebanon, the inner workings of the Iranian regime, and America’s four-front Cold War.
Plus, what is former president Donald Trump’s connection to Egypt? And, what’s holding up Trump’s classified documents case in Florida?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/iran-israel-gaza-war-karim-sadjadpour/
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In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments. Newsom’s directive followed a Supreme Court ruling that a local Oregon ordinance criminalizing public encampments did not violate the 8th Amendment’s ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.”
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance;
– U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case against Trump brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump’s motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution; and
– The U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump’s gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case.
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8/13/2024 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
The Great Recession of August 5, 2024 (with Justin Wolfers)
Justin Wolfers is a professor of economics and public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Wolfers joins Preet to discuss the state of the economy and how the upcoming election could impact the markets.
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8/12/2024 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
VP Walz, Trump Threat & Biden Legacy (with Mark Leibovich & Bob Bauer)
Bob Bauer is a professor at NYU Law School, President Biden’s personal attorney, and former White House Counsel to President Obama. He joins Preet to discuss the dangers of unchecked presidential power, the true potential of SCOTUS reforms, and his book, The Unraveling: Reflections on Politics without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.
And in lieu of the typical Q&A, Preet speaks with Mark Leibovich, a staff writer at The Atlantic and an expert on national politics, about Kamala Harris’s decision to name Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/tim-walz-kamala-harris-leibovich-bauer/
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8/8/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Trump's Egypt Connection? (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to revoke a plea deal that would have allowed Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, the man accused of plotting al-Qaeda's 9/11 attack, to avoid the death penalty.
In the full podcast, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Carol Leonnig, who, along with her team at the Washington Post, recently uncovered a secret criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump received money from the Egyptian government in violation of campaign finance laws. Leonnig, author of the book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, also speaks about the Secret Service failures that led to the Trump assassination attempt.
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8/6/2024 • 19 minutes, 46 seconds
A Stolen Election in Venezuela (with Elliott Abrams)
Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor under President George W. Bush, and as Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela under President Donald Trump. Abrams joins Preet to discuss the recent presidential election in Venezuela, the outlook for its authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro, and how the U.S. can help salvage a country in crisis.
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8/5/2024 • 22 minutes, 27 seconds
Elections, Now & Then (with Joanne Freeman)
Joanne Freeman is a professor of American History at Yale University and a leading expert on U.S. political history. Joanne joins Preet to discuss political violence, historic presidential races, and how our country’s past might inform what happens next in this election season.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/joanne-freeman-elections-kamala-harris-biden-trump-violence-democracy/
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In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Joe Biden’s proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices.
In the full episode, they further discuss Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including an ethics code and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution.
Preet and Joyce also analyze the developments in former President Donald Trump’s criminal cases:
– Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s brief urging a New York judge to uphold Trump’s Manhattan conviction, arguing the Supreme Court’s recent immunity decision has no bearing on the case;
– Next steps once U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan regains control of Trump’s prosecution in the D.C. election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling; and
– Special counsel Jack Smith’s forthcoming appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s order dismissing the charges against Trump in the classified documents case.
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7/30/2024 • 13 minutes
The Second Gentleman on Kamala's Campaign (with Doug Emhoff)
Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, is the Second Gentleman of the United States. He joins Preet Bharara to discuss what the past few days have been like for him and the Vice President, the campaign challenges ahead, and his advocacy work around reproductive rights and antisemitism.
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7/26/2024 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Can Kamala Win? (with Jonathan Karl)
Jonathan Karl is the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News and the co-anchor of This Week. He’s also the author of Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party. Karl joins Preet to discuss this historic presidential election, and the path forward for Kamala Harris to defeat Donald Trump.
Plus, Preet is now a music producer. Check out Zeshan B’s new album, “O Say, Can You See.” Vinyls of the album are available for purchase here.
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7/25/2024 • 1 hour, 15 seconds
Legal Fallout from Biden's Exit (with Joyce Vance & Rick Hasen)
On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor and founder of Election Law Blog Rick Hasen to discuss the legal dilemmas stemming from President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the presidential race. Could Republican legal challenges interfere with the election? And, if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, does she inherit Biden’s war chest?
In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House Oversight Committee about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Sign up to listen.
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7/23/2024 • 31 minutes, 37 seconds
Biden Bows Out (with Alex Thompson)
Alex Thompson is a National Political Correspondent for Axios and the author of a forthcoming book about Joe Biden. He joins Preet to discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid, how Vice President Kamala Harris will meet this moment, and the reaction from the Trump campaign.
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7/22/2024 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
The Aftermath of Trump’s Assassination Attempt (with Jeh Johnson)
Jeh Johnson is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and is currently a partner at the law firm Paul Weiss. Jeh joins former US Attorney Joyce Vance to discuss the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and how the multiple investigations could unfold.
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7/22/2024 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
What Will It Take For Democrats To Win? (with Ezra Klein)
Ezra Klein is a columnist at the New York Times and the host of The Ezra Klein Show. He joins Preet to discuss the big question: what should Democrats do to prevail in the 2024 presidential election?
Plus, what can we make of Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss Donald Trump’s classified documents case? Could it be refiled?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/biden-trump-vance-election-ezra-klein/
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7/18/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Trump Assassination Attempt (with Joyce Vance & John Miller)
On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller. They discuss the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. How did Secret Service failures enable a gunman to target the former President? And what will the FBI investigation entail?
In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss federal district court Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss Trump’s classified documents case in Florida. Sign up to listen.
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7/16/2024 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
Hot Election Summer (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer is the founder and president of GZERO Media and Eurasia Group, a political risk research and consulting firm. He joins Preet to discuss the elections making waves in France, the UK, and, of course, the United States.
Plus, do prosecutors make good leaders? What do concurring opinions mean in practice? And where is the line between official and unofficial acts for purposes of presidential immunity?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/ian-bremmer-biden-france-uk-election/
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7/11/2024 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 46 seconds
Immunity’s Consequences (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the delay of former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in Manhattan, as he seeks to overturn his conviction in light of the Supreme Court’s recent immunity decision.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The many legal questions surrounding President Joe Biden’s campaign following his debate with Trump;
– The recent Supreme Court decision that will make it more difficult for federal prosecutors to bring corruption charges against public officials; and
– The indictment of former Uvalde, Texas School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo in connection with the failed police response to the 2022 school shooting.
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7/9/2024 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Thou Shalt Merge Church & State (with Noah Feldman)
Noah Feldman is professor at Harvard Law School, a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, and a nationally recognized expert on religion and the law. He joins Preet to discuss Louisiana’s new law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, and why religious laws are on the rise.
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On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney, Joyce Vance, CAFE contributor and CNN senior legal analyst, Elie Honig, and CAFE contributor and NYU law school professor of constitutional law and administrative law, Rachel Barkow. They break down the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity and the implications for the Trump criminal prosecutions. Why did the Court rule in favor of Trump? Will special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump be able to move forward? And how might the decision impact Trump’s New York conviction and the charges against him in Georgia and Florida?
They also discuss other high-profile Supreme Court rulings related to January 6 prosecutions and the so-called “administrative state.”
In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and the group analyze the Supreme Court ruling that preserved, for now, access to emergency abortions. Sign up to listen.
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7/3/2024 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 1 second
The Post-Debate Debate (with Mark Leibovich)
Mark Leibovich is a staff writer for The Atlantic and a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC. Mark joins Preet to discuss the first presidential debate of this election season between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump.
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6/28/2024 • 39 minutes, 4 seconds
SCOTUS News and Predictions (with Steve Vladeck)
Steve Vladeck is a law professor at the University of Texas School of Law and a leading expert on constitutional law and federal courts. He joins Preet to analyze the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Rahimi, emerging jurisprudential trends, and the future of its conservative wing. They also discuss the new Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
Plus, what are dicta? Can the President alone reform the Supreme Court? And what’s going on with Julian Assange?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/supreme-court-steve-vladeck/
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6/27/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Open Season on Precedent (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the new Louisiana law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. They also preview the ACLU’s lawsuit challenging the law under the First Amendment.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The Florida hearings during which District Judge Aileen Cannon appeared skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s arguments challenging special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment as unlawful; and
– A federal judge’s order freezing enforcement of Iowa’s controversial immigration law, which makes it a state crime to enter the country, and the state of Iowa, illegally.
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6/25/2024 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Originalism 101 (with Dahlia Lithwick)
Dahlia Lithwick is a lawyer, journalist and best-selling author. She is also the host of Slate’s podcast, Amicus, about the law and the Supreme Court. Dahlia joins Preet to discuss the different methods of constitutional interpretation and how one doctrine in particular has taken over this Supreme Court.
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6/24/2024 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Guns and Power at SCOTUS (with Melissa Murray)
Melissa Murray is a leading expert in constitutional law, family law, and reproductive rights, and a professor at the New York University School of Law. She joins Preet to analyze the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down a federal ban on bump-stocks. They also discuss the Court’s history, its public legitimacy, and its future.
Plus, can our institutions constrain Donald Trump if he is re-elected? And what happens if he self-pardons?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/melissa-murray-supreme-court-bump-stocks-marbury-history/
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6/20/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Abortion, Guns & Asylum (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the lawsuit filed by the ACLU against the Biden administration challenging the President’s recent executive order that cuts off asylum protections for many individuals who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss recent Supreme Court decisions:
– The dismissal of a case that sought to restrict access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, where the justices unanimously ruled that the challengers lacked standing to bring the lawsuit; and
– The ruling striking down the federal ban on bump stocks, the semiautomatic rifle attachments that enable rifles to shoot at a faster rate.
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6/18/2024 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
The Abortion Pill Ruling (with Trevor Morrison)
Trevor Morrison is a professor of law and Dean Emeritus at New York University School of Law. As the Supreme Court continues to hand down consequential opinions this month, Morrison joins Preet to discuss the long-awaited decision concerning the abortion drug Mifepristone, and a second case concerning whether the First Amendment protects an individual's right to trademark the catchphrase "Trump too small."
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6/17/2024 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
America’s Complex Future (with George Packer)
George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and has been writing about politics and culture for over two decades. His recent reporting focuses on what he calls the “most American city.” Packer joins Preet to discuss climate change, political division, and the durability of the American project.
Plus, how did the jury in Hunter Biden’s federal trial reach the guilty verdict so quickly? And, will Steve Bannon ever complete his jail sentence?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/george-packer-phoenix-climate-immigration-trump/
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6/13/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Hunter Biden Convicted (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Hunter Biden’s conviction on three federal gun charges, highlights from the trial, and issues he is expected to raise on appeal. They also look ahead to sentencing.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The developments in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents prosecution in Florida, including Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon’s decisions that have delayed the proceedings, special counsel Jack Smith’s gag order request, and Trump’s motions to dismiss the charges;
– Former President Donald Trump’s request to be released from the gag order in his Manhattan prosecution now that a verdict has been reached; and
– The decision by a federal judge ordering former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon to report to prison on July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for his contempt of Congress conviction.
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6/11/2024 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Hunter Biden Goes to Trial (with Danny Cevallos)
Danny Cevallos is a criminal defense attorney and legal analyst for MSNBC. He joins Preet to discuss the charges against President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, key takeaways from the trial, and how the case could affect Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
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6/10/2024 • 36 minutes, 33 seconds
Trump’s Guilty. What Now? (with Cyrus Vance)
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6/6/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
After the Verdict (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former President Donald Trump’s expected appeal of his New York state conviction of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. What are Trump’s strongest arguments on appeal? And will the case eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the aftermath of Trump’s felony conviction, including the sentencing process and the disinformation being spread by Trump and his allies about the judicial process and trial. They also break down the federal charges against Hunter Biden, for which he is standing trial in Delaware.
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6/4/2024 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Inside the Jury Room (with Shari Seidman Diamond)
Shari Seidman Diamond is one of the country’s foremost experts on the jury deliberations process. A professor at the Pritzker School of Law at Northwestern and a research professor at the American Bar Foundation, she joins Preet to discuss the Trump jury, the psychology of juror decision-making, and how juries promote impartiality.
Note: This conversation was recorded on Thursday, May 30th, shortly before the Trump jury reached its verdict.
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6/3/2024 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Guilty On All Counts (with Joyce Vance, Elie Honig, and Mimi Rocah)
A Manhattan jury convicted former President Donald Trump of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The guilty verdict marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been found guilty of a crime, and it also makes Trump the first presidential candidate to run as a convicted felon.
On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance, CAFE Contributor and CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig, and Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah.
They discuss the historic verdict, reflect on the trial, and look ahead to sentencing and appeal arguments.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-verdict-guilty-on-all-counts/
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5/31/2024 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds
Notes on Trump’s Trial & A Life in Journalism (with Nicholas Kristof)
Nicholas Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the New York Times and an author. He has spent his career covering some of the most gruesome and cruel human rights abuses and has used his biweekly column to shine a light on global poverty, sex trafficking, and public health.
His new memoir, Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life, details his near-death experiences as a foreign correspondent, the many moral dilemmas journalists must navigate, and the lessons he has learned as a chronicler of humanity.
Plus, thoughts on the prosecution’s summation in Trump’s Manhattan trial, jury nullification, and Allen charges.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-trial-closes-life-in-journalism-nicholas-kristof/
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5/30/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Trump Trial Closing Arguments (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial. Did Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche successfully discredit Michael Cohen’s testimony and the prosecution’s case?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the closing arguments. They also assess the likelihood of the jury returning a split verdict, convicting Trump on some counts but acquitting him on others.
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5/29/2024 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Trump Updates & Grievance in America (with Frank Bruni)
Frank Bruni is a contributing opinion writer at the New York Times and an author. His latest book is called The Age of Grievance. He joins Preet to discuss how grievance has transformed our civic discourse, the new currency of victimhood, and why humility is the best antidote.
Plus, Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, and Elie Honig, CAFE contributor and CNN legal analyst, discuss the latest trial updates as the Manhattan DA’s office wraps up its case against former president Donald Trump.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/frank-bruni-new-book-grievance-politics-trump/
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5/23/2024 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 38 seconds
Prosecution & Defense Rest in Trump Trial (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the cross-examination of former President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, during Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial. Has Trump’s legal team effectively undermined Cohen’s credibility? And how did prosecutors attempt to reaffirm their case on redirect?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Cohen’s testimony. They also break down the dramatic testimony by Robert Costello, a lawyer who once advised Cohen, and preview next week’s closing arguments.
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5/21/2024 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Trump’s Defense Strategy (with Ben Brafman)
Ben Brafman, one of the country’s premier defense attorneys, has represented numerous high-profile clients, including Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Michael Jackson, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and Martin Shkreli. He joins Preet to discuss the defense strategy in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial.
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5/20/2024 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds
Michael Cohen Takes the Stand (with Katie Phang)
Katie Phang is an attorney and the host of MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show.” She joins Preet to discuss the latest news from Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial, including the testimony this week by key witness for the prosecution, Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, fixer, and friend.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/michael-cohen-testimony-katie-phang/
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5/16/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Cohen in Court (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the testimony of former President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, during Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial. How important is Cohen’s testimony for the prosecution’s case? And will the jury find him credible?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Michael Cohen’s testimony at Trump’s trial. They also break down testimony by adult film star Stormy Daniels and the presiding judge’s rejection of Trump’s requests to declare a mistrial.
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5/15/2024 • 18 minutes, 20 seconds
Trump’s Favorite Lawyer (with Michael Kruse)
Michael Kruse is a senior staff writer at Politico. He joins Preet to discuss Roy Cohn, the disgraced and disbarred lawyer, who was one of Donald Trump’s early attorneys, mentors, and friends.
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5/13/2024 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Stormy Testimony & Space Wars (with David Ignatius)
David Ignatius is a foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post and a bestselling spy thriller novelist. He joins Preet to discuss the space arms race, the technology of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and his newest novel, Phantom Orbit.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Stormy Daniels’ testimony and whether Trump’s gag order violations will land him in jail.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/david-ignatius-ukraine-gaza-stormy-daniels-testimony-space-wars/
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5/9/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Spotlight on Stormy (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the testimony by adult film star Stormy Daniels during former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial. How important is her testimony for the prosecution’s case? And how might Trump’s attorneys undercut her credibility on cross-examination?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Trump’s trial, including testimony by former Trump campaign press secretary Hope Hicks, former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney, and Trump Organization accounting department employee Deborah Tarasoff. They also discuss Judge Merchan’s decision to fine Trump $1,000 for another gag order violation and his warning that future violations could result in jail time.
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5/7/2024 • 17 minutes, 1 second
Harvey Weinstein Ruling Explained (with Jane Manning)
Jane Manning is a former sex crimes prosecutor and the director of Women’s Equal Justice, an organization that helps surivors of sexual assault navigate the criminal justice system. She joins Preet to discuss the recent overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction and what it means for the future sex crimes prosecutions, Weinstein, and even Trump.
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5/6/2024 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
America’s Allies & Enemies (with David Sanger)
David Sanger is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, serving as the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times, where he’s worked for over four decades. His latest book is New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West. He joins Preet to discuss how the U.S. has grappled with international conflict, trade, war, and power over the last few decades.
Plus, how do jurors remember everything from trial? What are “prior bad acts” and what’s their connection to Trump’s Manhattan trial and Harvey Weinstein’s appeal? And, what is Preet’s favorite movie about the law?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/david-sanger-foreign-policy-israel-russia/
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In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a Manhattan judge’s decision to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt and to fine him $9,000 for violating a gag order in his criminal trial. They also discuss the testimony by the prosecution’s first trial witness, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who detailed the “catch-and-kill” scheme used to suppress salacious stories about Trump during the 2016 election.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Trump’s Manhattan trial, including the testimony by Trump’s former assistant Rhona Graff, and a financial executive who worked for Michael Cohen, Gary Farro. They also break down the decision by New York’s highest court to overturn disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crimes conviction on the basis that some evidence was improperly allowed to be presented at trial, and the Supreme Court oral arguments on Trump’s immunity defense in the election subversion case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
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4/30/2024 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
The Formula for Wealth (with Scott Galloway)
Scott Galloway is an entrepreneur, professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, podcaster, and author. In his fifth and latest book, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security, Galloway shares insights on how to succeed in the United States’s current economic system. Galloway joins Preet to discuss how to build wealth, the difference between being rich and being wealthy, and the importance of investing in relationships.
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4/29/2024 • 33 minutes, 57 seconds
Trump’s SCOTUS Hearing (with Jack Goldsmith)
Jack Goldsmith is a professor at Harvard Law School, a former U.S. Assistant Attorney General, and the co-founder of Lawfare, an online national security publication. He joins Preet to discuss oral arguments yesterday before the Supreme Court about whether former President Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office.
Plus, Preet answers listener questions about Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumps-scotus-immunity-jack-goldsmith/
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4/26/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Trump Trial Opens (with Joyce Vance)
On a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the first ever criminal trial of a former president in United States history. In a free excerpt from the show, they break down the opening statements.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the Trump trial, including the judge’s pre-trial rulings on what evidence may be introduced to impeach Trump’s credibility if he testifies and the takeaways from the quick jury selection process.
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4/23/2024 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Iran, Israel & Regional War (with Ray Takeyh)
Ray Takeyh, a leading expert on Iran, is a senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He’s also the author of several books on Iran and previously served as senior advisor on Iran at the State Department. Takeyh joins Preet to discuss the recent escalation of direct military attacks between Iran and Israel, where the Middle East is headed, and the United States’ role in the region.
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4/22/2024 • 23 minutes, 29 seconds
The Trump Trials Begin (with Rikki Klieman)
Rikki Klieman is a CBS News legal analyst, attorney, and best-selling author. She joins Preet to discuss the start of trial this week in the Manhattan DA’s hush money prosecution of Donald Trump. They cover jury selection, general trial analysis and predictions, and how defense attorneys can wrangle difficult clients like Trump.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/?p=43386&preview=true
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4/18/2024 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/16: Picking Trump’s Jury
On a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the first ever criminal trial of a former president in United States history. In a free excerpt from the show, they break down the challenges associated with selecting a jury for this high-profile case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Trump’s jury selection. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
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4/16/2024 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
The Art of Jury Selection (with Mimi Rocah)
Mimi Rocah is the District Attorney for Westchester County and a former federal prosecutor. She joins Joyce Vance to discuss the procedure and strategy of jury selection. They preview what we can expect from the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money prosecution, brought by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
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4/15/2024 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
History’s Rhymes and Revolutions (with Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and author of the new book, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s, which explores the decade through the memories of her late husband, Dick Goodwin, a political advisor and speechwriter to Presidents JFK and LBJ. She joins Preet to discuss uncovering a decade of personal and political history, the spirit of the 60s, and lessons from America’s complicated past.
Plus, how might a conviction change the public’s perception of Trump? And, is there a chance Trump successfully delays the start of his Manhattan DA's hush money trial?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/doris-kearns-goodwin-unfinished-love-history-politics/
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4/11/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Trump Media Goes Public (with Felix Salmon)
Felix Salmon is the chief financial correspondent for Axios. He joins Preet to discuss the volatile stock market debut of Trump Media, trading under the ticker DJT. They cover meme stocks, Trump’s net worth, and Trump’s ever-expanding docket of lawsuits.
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4/8/2024 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
How Biden Can Beat Trump, Again (with Evan Osnos)
Evan Osnos is a staff writer at The New Yorker and expert on all things Joe Biden. Osnos first appeared on Stay Tuned in 2021 after publishing a biography of the President. Osnos is now back to discuss what’s happening behind the scenes on the 2024 campaign trail, from the effort to win over young voters to marketing Biden’s economic wins.
Plus, how involved will Fulton County DA Fani Willis be in her case against Trump? And, what exactly is standing?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/evan-osnos-trump-biden-election-campaign/
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4/4/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/2: Trump Gagged Again
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in the hush money prosecution in Manhattan. The gag order initially prevented Trump from criticizing witnesses, court staff, and jurors, but was recently expanded to also cover the judge’s and DA’s families after Trump made a series of social media posts attacking the judge’s daughter.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Reporting that Fulton County DA Fani Willis plans to take a lead role in trying the Trump election subversion prosecution in Georgia;
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in a case that threatens to scale back access to the abortion drug Mifepristone; and
– Former special counsel Robert Hur’s recent testimony at a Congressional hearing about his report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
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4/2/2024 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Controlling Birth Control (with Mary Ziegler)
Mary Ziegler is a law professor and expert on the law and politics of reproductive freedom. She joins Preet to discuss a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that a federal program providing confidential family planning services cannot treat minors in Texas without parental consent. They break down the state and federal laws at issue, how this case might foreshadow future challenges to the right to contraception, and what to expect from the Supreme Court when it rules on nationwide access to mifepristone, the medication used in almost two-thirds of U.S. abortions.
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4/1/2024 • 24 minutes, 25 seconds
Revolutions, from 1600 to Trump (with Fareed Zakaria)
Fareed Zakaria is the host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS and a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post. He joins Preet to discuss his new book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present, and how this current moment of global political fracture mirrors societal upheavals of the past.
Plus, could the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals remove Judge Cannon on its own accord? Will the Manhattan DA’s trial against Trump actually start on April 15th? And, what are Preet’s thoughts on the relationship between AI and democracy?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/fareed-zakaria-revolutions-book-politics/
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3/28/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Is TikTok’s Time Up? (with Lauren Feiner)
Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter for The Verge. She joins Preet to discuss the House’s recent vote to ban TikTok if it remains under Chinese ownership. They analyze US national security concerns, the legal challenges a ban might face, and the bill’s potential fate in the Senate.
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3/25/2024 • 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Innovation and the Future of AI (with Vinod Khosla)
Vinod Khosla, legendary venture capitalist and entrepreneur, joins Preet to discuss the future of AI, the trouble with predictions, and how to bet big on the right founder.
Plus, does Trump have to file for bankruptcy? How often are prosecutors “conflicted” off a case? And will the real Preet Bharara please stand up?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/innovation-artificial-intelligence-vinod-khosla/
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In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the 30-day adjournment of former President Donald Trump’s trial in the Manhattan DA’s hush money case as Trump’s lawyers review new evidence provided to them by federal prosecutors.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– A judge’s decision to permit Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen to testify at Trump’s Manhattan trial;
– The resignation of a special prosecutor handling Trump’s Fulton County, Georgia prosecution after a judge ruled that DA Fani Willis could remain on the case only if the prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, stepped down; and
– A federal judge’s rejection of one of Trump’s motions to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago documents prosecution.
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3/19/2024 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
AI on Trial: Bot Bharara Steals Stay Tuned
How might AI infringe on intellectual property and personality rights? And could AI replace Preet as the host of Stay Tuned?
This is the final episode of a Stay Tuned miniseries, “AI on Trial,” featuring Preet Bharara in conversation with Nita Farahany, professor of law and philosophy at Duke University.
Preet and Nita discuss the hypothetical case of an artificial intelligence chatbot that impersonates Preet as the host of a copycat podcast, Stay Tuned with Bot Bharara. The unauthorized chatbot was trained on everything Preet has ever said or written online. Can Preet protect his intellectual property rights? Is the law on the real Preet’s side, or is it time to surrender to an AI-dominated world and collaborate with the bot?
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3/18/2024 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
The Biden-Trump Rematch (with Mark Leibovich)
Mark Leibovich is a leading political analyst, journalist, and author, currently writing for The Atlantic. He joined Preet live at SXSW to break down the state of play in the Biden-Trump presidential rematch—from Super Tuesday results, to recent polling, to the State of the Union address.
Plus, special counsel Robert Hur’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, what happens if Judge Aileen Cannon moves to dismiss charges against Trump, and what a stay order really means.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-biden-trump-rematch-with-mark-leibovich/
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3/14/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
AI on Trial: Deepfakes v. Democracy
How might AI impact our elections?
This is the second episode of a Stay Tuned miniseries, “AI on Trial,” featuring Preet Bharara in conversation with Nita Farahany, professor of law and philosophy at Duke University.
Preet and Nita discuss the hypothetical case of a hotly-contested Senate race. The campaigns are derailed when the leading candidate is accused of using AI to create fake videos that burnish his performance and hurt his opponent. Do existing laws, policies, and government agencies sufficiently safeguard our political process, and if not, what needs to happen to protect democracy in time for the real presidential election in November?
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3/11/2024 • 33 minutes, 47 seconds
The Federal Judiciary & Trump (with David Lat)
David Lat is a lawyer-turned-writer, who publishes a weekly newsletter on Substack titled “Original Jurisdiction.” He joins Preet to discuss the federal judiciary, Trump’s many trials, and the free speech controversies roiling universities and law schools around the country.
Plus, what would a Trump DOJ look like the second time around? How will SCOTUS’ decision to consider the presidential immunity issue affect Trump’s trial calendar? And can an AI chatbot testify in court?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/david-lat-federal-judges-trump-trials-supreme-court-free-speech/
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3/7/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 49 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/5: A Predictable SCOTUS Ruling
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that states cannot disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot for his role in the January 6 insurrection and seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the Supreme Court’s decision, including Justice Clarence Thomas’s decision not to recuse himself from the matter and speculation that Justice Sonia Sotomayor initially planned to dissent from the ruling. They also analyze the Court’s decision to grant review of Trump’s immunity defense in the election subversion criminal prosecution and Trump’s increasingly busy trial calendar in the lead-up to the November election.
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3/5/2024 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
AI on Trial: Bot-Crossed Lovers
What happens when an AI chatbot takes part in a crime?
This is the first episode of a Stay Tuned miniseries, “AI on Trial,” featuring Preet Bharara in conversation with Nita Farahany, professor of law and philosophy at Duke University.
Preet and Nita discuss the hypothetical case of a nurse who is caught stealing medications and redistributing them to people living in poverty. As it turns out, an artificial intelligence chatbot, who the nurse is in love with, aided her crimes and coerced her into carrying them out. How might the AI’s assistance impact the nurse’s criminal liability and a potential prosecution? And how do we even begin to think about the idea of holding the AI itself accountable for the harm it causes?
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3/4/2024 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Trump & the Age of Disinformation (with Barb McQuade)
Barb McQuade is the former US Attorney from Michigan, and current University of Michigan Law School professor, NBC legal analyst, and Cafe contributor. She joins Preet to discuss her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America, and how false information has become a serious threat to national security.
Plus, the latest Trump gag order and the Mayorkas impeachment.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/barb-mcquade-trump-disinformation-book/
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2/29/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 39 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/27: Embryos & Gag Orders
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children under state law, and individuals may be held liable for destroying them.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in former President Donald Trump’s criminal prosecutions:
– Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s request for a partial gag order against Trump in the hush money prosecution, citing his history of attacking those involved in legal proceedings against him; and
– Trump’s motions to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago documents charges, based on the Presidential Records Act and presidential immunity, in addition to challenging special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment.
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2/27/2024 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Two Years of the Russia-Ukraine War (with Dr. Evelyn Farkas)
Dr. Evelyn Farkas is the Executive Director of the McCain Institute and the former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. She joins Preet to discuss the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s pro-Russia legacy in the GOP, and the outlook for defeating Putin.
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2/26/2024 • 25 minutes, 25 seconds
The State of Our Scandals (with Jake Tapper)
Jake Tapper is a journalist, news anchor for CNN, and author. He joins Preet to discuss his new six-part series on CNN, United States of Scandal, what to expect in the 2024 presidential election, and the ongoing wars between Israel and Hamas and Russia and Ukraine.
Plus, how does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear? And, did the campaign calendar influence Trump’s criminal trial date in New York?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/jake-tapper-show-scandal-politics-trump-israel-russia/
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2/22/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
On Being Civil (with Alexandra Hudson)
Alexandra Hudson is a writer, public speaker, and the author of The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. She joins Preet to discuss her book, the difference between politeness and civility, and the many figures that have inspired her—from Martin Luther King, Jr. to Larry David.
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2/19/2024 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
On Basketball, Politics & Life (with Bill Bradley)
Former Senator and two-time NBA champion Bill Bradley joins Preet to talk about his new one-man show, Rolling Along. In it, he reflects on his life’s path and the lessons he learned along the way about basketball, politics, and our shared humanity.
Plus, how did Special Counsel Hur’s report go public? What happens if Trump is convicted and then elected? And finally, what’s a motion for reconsideration?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/bill-bradley-rolling-along-film-nba/
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2/15/2024 • 57 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/13: The Hur Report
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down special counsel Robert Hur’s report detailing his findings from the investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Hur’s report. They also analyze the Supreme Court oral arguments in the case challenging former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president again based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and Trump’s petition asking the Supreme Court to temporarily freeze proceedings in the election subversion case while he continues to litigate the question of a former president’s immunity from criminal prosecution.
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2/14/2024 • 17 minutes
Leading the World Bank (with Ajay Banga)
Ajay Banga is the president of the World Bank, which aims to support innovation in developing countries. He was previously the CEO and president of Mastercard. Banga and Preet discuss the function of the bank and its shift to focus on climate change and pandemics.
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2/12/2024 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds
Unbecoming the President (with Jared Cohen)
Jared Cohen is the author of the new book “Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House.” The book explores how former presidents—from Thomas Jefferson to George Bush—transition after reaching the height of power. Cohen joins me to discuss the lives of these seven men and what we can learn from them about power, change, and purpose.
Plus, will Trump appeal the DC Circuit Court of Appeals’s decision in his absolute immunity defense to the Supreme Court? And, what should we make of Fulton County DA Fani Willis’s response to the relationship allegations between her and special prosecutor Nathan Wade?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/jared-cohen-life-after-power-book/
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2/8/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/6: No Immunity for Citizen Trump
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that former presidents, including Donald Trump, are not absolutely immune from criminal prosecution.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the court’s decision, including the rationale for why Trump’s double jeopardy arguments fail and whether Trump will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
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2/6/2024 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Homelessness Heads to SCOTUS (with Abbie VanSickle)
The Supreme Court will hear a case about whether a city in Oregon can ban unhoused people from camping on public property without violating the 8th Amendment’s cruel and usual punishment clause. Abbie VanSickle, who covers the Supreme Court at the New York Times, joins Preet to discuss the merits of the case and how a decision could impact public policy on homelessness.
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2/5/2024 • 19 minutes, 27 seconds
Imagining Alien Contact (with Garrett Graff)
Garrett Graff is a journalist and the author of UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There. He joins Preet to discuss what alien contact might look like, the viral nature of conspiracy theories, and the recent national resurgence in UFO interest.
Plus, what will come of an investigation into DA Fani Willis’s alleged relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade? What happens if a convicted defendant wins the presidential election? And will E. Jean Carroll see any of the money she was awarded in her defamation suit against Trump?
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In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Supreme Court’s ruling permitting Border Patrol to cut the razor wire installed by the National Guard, at the direction of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along the Rio Grande at the U.S.-Mexico border. The justices are wading into a dispute over whether the federal government has exclusive authority to enforce immigration law or if states, like Texas, may set their own immigration policies.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– A New York jury’s verdict ordering former President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her after she accused him of rape; and
– Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro’s four-month prison sentence for defying a January 6 House committee subpoena.
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1/30/2024 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Abortion Back at SCOTUS (with Steve Vladeck & Dara Kass)
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the federal Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) requires doctors to perform emergency abortions in states that have passed strict anti-abortion laws. Steve Vladeck, a law professor and Supreme Court expert, and Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician, join Preet to discuss these pending cases, and what a ruling could mean for doctors and pregnant patients.
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1/29/2024 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
Report from New Hampshire (with Karen Tumulty)
Karen Tumulty is a political columnist for The Washington Post who was on the ground for last week’s Iowa Republican caucuses and this week’s New Hampshire presidential primary. She joins Preet from Manchester, New Hampshire, to talk about why Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been unable to dethrone Trump and what the early effective end to the primary season says about this fraught election year.
Plus, could we see additional charges brought against Trump related to classified documents held at his property in New Jersey? How do lawyers deal with out-of-control clients like Donald Trump? And, why won’t Special Counsel Jack Smith speak of the 2024 election in his 2020 election interference case filings addressing the timing of the forthcoming trial?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/report-from-new-hampshire-with-karen-tumulty/
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1/25/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/23: Trump’s Ineffective Counsel
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance assess the quality of the legal representation former President Donald Trump is receiving from lawyer Alina Habba in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial, offering some lessons on courtroom procedure along the way.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss Trump’s arguments in a Supreme Court brief asking the justices to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court decision disqualifying him from the presidential election ballot based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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1/24/2024 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Is Iran Provoking War? (with John Brennan)
Over the last few weeks, the US and UK conducted military strikes in Yemen after repeated attacks by a group called the Houthis on US-allied ships in the Red Sea. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Preet to discuss the history of the Houthis, the influence of Iran, and the threat level for US national security.
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1/22/2024 • 27 minutes, 57 seconds
Biden and the Border (with Dexter Filkins)
Dexter Filkins is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and staff writer at the New Yorker. He joins Preet to discuss his reporting on the southern border, where a record number of migrants are crossing into the US seeking asylum. The surge has overwhelmed federal, state, and city officials, posing a significant challenge for the Biden Administration.
Plus, what to make of judges consuming news relevant to their cases and the concerns over Judge Cannon delaying the trial in the Trump classified documents case.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/biden-and-the-border-with-dexter-filkins/
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1/18/2024 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 8 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/16: Dismissal & Disqualification
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the arguments made by a Trump co-defendant in Georgia accusing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of engaging in an improper relationship with a lead prosecutor in the case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, and Trump’s in-court speech criticizing the case;
– Trump’s motions to dismiss the Georgia criminal charges, citing presidential immunity and double jeopardy violations; and
– Federal prosecutors’ new public corruption allegations against Senator Bob Menendez, including a bribery scheme involving Qatar.
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1/17/2024 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
The Legacy and Lyricism of Dr. King (with Clayborne Carson)
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Preet talks with Dr. Clayborne Carson, the former director of the King Papers Project and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, about Dr. King’s iconic 1963 Letter from Birmingham Jail.
Preet and Dr. Carson explore the road that Dr. King took to write the letter, the unique and powerful lyricism of King’s prose, and what we can learn from King’s words today.
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1/15/2024 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
The Fate of the World in 2024 (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, joins Preet to discuss Eurasia Group’s annual “Top Risks” report. Preet and Ian discuss the specter of the 2024 presidential election, the risks of ungoverned Artificial Intelligence, and the ongoing crises in the Middle East – and they review whether Ian’s 2023 risk predictions hold up.
Plus, did DOJ violate the stay in the Trump election subversion criminal case? How does the OLC memo prohibiting the federal indictment of a sitting president affect Trump’s arguments about post-presidential absolute immunity? And, what are the implications of a potential SCOTUS overturning of Maine’s and Colorado’s ballot disqualifications of Trump?
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1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 4 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/9: Trump Immunity & Insurrection
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the oral arguments heard by a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges on former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity in the election subversion criminal case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the efforts in multiple states seeking to disqualify Trump from running for president again by citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, including the Supreme Court’s decision to grant review of the ruling that barred Trump from the Colorado Republican primary ballot.
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1/9/2024 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
The Price of Rudy’s Lies (with Michael Gottlieb)
A Washington D.C. jury recently ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two election workers who he defamed after the 2020 election. Michael Gottlieb, who represented plaintiffs Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss in the litigation, joins Preet to discuss the significance of his clients’ victory and to detail what happens now to the former Trump attorney.
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1/8/2024 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Evangelical America & Trump (with Tim Alberta)
Tim Alberta is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. He joins Preet to discuss the modern evangelical movement, the Republican party, and his family’s own relationship with Christianity.
Plus, how federal sentencing guidelines are decided, the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, and the distinction between a criminal indictment and a criminal information.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/evangelical-america-trump-with-tim-alberta/
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1/4/2024 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/2: Do Agencies Have Agency? (with Rachel Barkow)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Rachel Barkow, while Preet is out. Barkow, who recently became a CAFE contributor, is a professor at NYU Law School and author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration. She also served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission from 2013 to 2019.
In this excerpt from the show, Barkow discusses the high stakes of the forthcoming oral arguments in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a case that asks the Supreme Court justices to overturn the long-standing Chevron doctrine that says courts should defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous laws.
In the full episode, Barkow further discusses other consequential administrative law cases before the Supreme Court:
– CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, which could invalidate the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and
– SEC v. Jarkesy, which asks whether SEC enforcement actions are consistent with the 7th Amendment’s right to a jury trial.
Preet will be back next week.
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1/2/2024 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
The Big Bet on Climate Change Solutions (with Kara Swisher and Rajiv Shah)
Preet shares an episode of On with Kara Swisher, hosted by the award-winning journalist who covers tech, politics and other breaking news topics. In this episode, Kara speaks with Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah about the recent UN Climate Conference in Dubai, the unequal impact of climate change globally, and whether billionaire philanthropy is actually making a dent in the problem.
We’ll be back next week with a regular Stay Tuned episode.
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12/28/2023 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds
Amending History (with Jill Lepore)
Harvard Professor of American History and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore joins Preet to discuss what happened when the U.S. failed to prosecute Confederate President Jefferson Davis. They also talk about Lepore’s new essay collection The Deadline and how on earth we can make sense of the intervening four years since Lepore last appeared on Stay Tuned.
Plus, could Ginni Thomas face legal peril due to her involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection? And, entertaining a scenario where (1) Trump is convicted and (2) re-elected and attempts to overturn his conviction(s).
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12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 42 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/19: Obstruction at the Insurrection
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Supreme Court’s decision to grant review in a case that concerns the scope of the obstruction statute prosecutors have used to charge January 6 rioters and Donald Trump.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The vote by House Republicans to formally launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden;
– The Supreme Court’s decision to grant review in a case that involves potential restrictions on the abortion drug Mifepristone;
– The expedited schedule set by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in Trump’s appeal of the lower court’s rejection of his absolute immunity defense in the election subversion criminal case;
– A federal jury’s decision to order Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers; and
– A federal appeals court panel’s rejection of former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s request to move his Georgia criminal charges from state court to federal court.
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12/19/2023 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Box Office Boom or Bust? (with Scott Mendelson)
Scott Mendelson is a film critic and journalist, who’s been studying the film industry for almost three decades. He’s currently a box office columnist at Puck News and the author of The Outside Scoop newsletter on Substack. Mendelson joins Preet to discuss how the box office is doing, how streaming has impacted the industry, and the best movies of 2023.
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12/18/2023 • 27 minutes, 9 seconds
Money and Happiness (with Morgan Housel)
Can money buy happiness? Finance writer Morgan Housel made waves in 2020 with the publication of his runaway hit The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. Housel’s new book, Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes, is an instant bestseller. Housel joins Preet to talk about the psychology of money and the motivations that can help and hurt investors – and all of us.
Plus, the problem with referring to federal judges by the presidents who appointed them and the question of damages in the Rudy Giuliani defamation trial.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Housel discuss the podcast industry and further explore Housel’s life story. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider for $1 for the first month. Head to cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/money-and-happiness-with-morgan-housel/
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12/14/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 22 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/12: Mr. Smith Goes to SCOTUS
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down special counsel Jack Smith’s petition to the Supreme Court, in the election subversion case against Donald Trump, asking the justices to decide whether a former president is absolutely immune from criminal prosecution for crimes committed while in office.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Trump’s decision not to testify in his defense in the NY civil fraud trial; and
– Hunter Biden’s indictment on nine federal tax charges.
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12/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Lies, Damn Lies, and George Santos (with Mark Chiusano)
Mark Chiusano is the author of The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos. He joins Preet to discuss Santos’s lifetime of lies, and what his ascension to power says about our political system.
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12/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
The Grand Old Trump Party (with Jonathan Karl)
How has Donald Trump maintained his hold on the Republican Party? ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins Preet to discuss his new book, Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party. The two break down Trump’s resurgence in the GOP post-Jan. 6 and what he might do if he returns to the presidency
Plus, Trump’s Georgia trial timing and Judge Chutkan’s denial of Trump’s motion to dismiss based on presidential immunity in Jack Smith’s election subversion case.
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12/7/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/5: Trump’s Immunity Defenses
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the ruling by a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges that held that presidential immunity does not shield former President Donald Trump from civil liability related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The ruling by a D.C. District Court judge that rejected Trump’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges in the election interference criminal case; and
– The hearing in Fulton County where Trump’s lawyers argued that the criminal charges in Georgia should be dismissed and that Trump cannot stand on trial until 2029 if he becomes president again.
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12/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
The Indian Assassination Plot (with John Carlin)
Last week in New York, federal prosecutors announced murder-for-hire charges against an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, who allegedly paid a DEA agent posing as a hitman to assassinate, on U.S. soil, a Sikh attorney and political activist, who is a U.S. citizen residing in NYC. The attempted killing comes just over two months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of killing a Sikh leader in Vancouver.
Preet speaks with John Carlin, a top DOJ official in both the Obama and Biden administrations and a CAFE veteran, about the indictment and the foreign policy implications of the two plots.
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12/4/2023 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
A Tech Resurrection Story
What does the recent chaos at OpenAI say about the state of—and fears about—the development of artificial intelligence? Kara Swisher is the host of the popular podcasts On with Kara Swisher and Pivot and has been a leading voice on tech and business for three decades. Kara joins Preet to break down the OpenAI saga.
Plus, the constitutional “oopsie” of the QAnon Shaman’s congressional campaign, disbarring Supreme Court Justices, and federal judges asking each other for advice.
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11/30/2023 • 58 minutes, 56 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/28: Another Rights Rollback
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that held that only the federal government, not private litigants, could bring lawsuits under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the Voting Rights Act ruling. They also break down developments in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia prosecution, including the judge’s decision to not send one of Trump’s co-defendants to jail over recent social media posts targeting witnesses and the forthcoming hearing about Trump’s motions to dismiss the charges.
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11/28/2023 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
In Brief: Televised Trump Trial? (with Adam Liptak)
Will former President Trump’s federal criminal trial for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election be televised? Trump wants the broadcast. Media companies want the broadcast. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office, citing a federal prohibition, decidedly does not want the broadcast. New York Times Supreme Court Correspondent Adam Liptak joins Preet to talk through the political and legal football of televising the Trump trial.
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11/27/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/21: Gobble Gobble, Gag Order
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the oral arguments heard by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in former President Donald Trump’s challenge to the gag order imposed in his federal election interference case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The protective order issued by the judge overseeing Trump’s Georgia prosecution that bars the public release of discovery materials;
– The many subpoenas being issued relating to Hunter Biden’s cases and investigations; and
– The House Ethics Committee report that accused Representative George Santos of, among other things, using campaign funds for personal purchases and filing false reports with the FEC.
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11/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
In Brief: Case Closed? (with Barry Berke)
In a recent op-ed, Preet brought attention to a little-known double standard in the criminal justice system. It’s common practice for prosecutors to inform high-profile targets of investigations that a case is closed. But such courtesy is seldom extended to lesser-known individuals, leaving many in a prolonged state of uncertainty. Prominent defense attorney Barry Berke joins Preet to discuss the issue.
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11/20/2023 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
Unraveling Foreign Affairs (with Fareed Zakaria)
Fareed Zakaria is the host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS and a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post. He joins Preet to discuss the regional and global dynamics of the Israel-Hamas War, the appropriate role for the United States in the Middle East, the state of play in Ukraine, and the politics of the Southern border.
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In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Supreme Court’s newly adopted Code of Conduct.
In the full episode, they discuss the leaked video of former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis’ proffer session with Georgia prosecutors, the positions taken by federal prosecutors and Donald Trump on the issue of publicly broadcasting Trump’s upcoming election interference trial, and the New York Attorney General’s ongoing civil fraud trial against Trump.
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11/14/2023 • 10 minutes, 1 second
In Brief: Biden’s AI Order (with Tom Wheeler)
President Biden recently issued a sweeping executive order on the safety and security of artificial intelligence. What will that mean for the developing technology? Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler joins Preet to discuss the implications of the order and the future of AI regulation.
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11/13/2023 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
Quantum Leap (with Sean Carroll)
Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist who serves as a Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Carroll strives to convey complicated physics concepts in accessible terms on his Mindscape podcast and in his popular books, including last year’s The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion. He joins Preet to talk about the relationship between science and philosophy, how to comprehend quantum mechanics, and whether there are billions of similar universes operating alongside our own.
Plus, Special Counsel David Weiss’s testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee about the Hunter Biden prosecution and Trump’s reported plan to use the Department of Justice for revenge if he retakes the presidency.
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11/9/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 12 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/7: Trump Takes the Stand
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down former President Donald Trump’s testimony in his civil fraud trial in New York.
In the full episode, they further discuss Trump’s civil fraud trial, including the testimony by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump’s forthcoming testimony. They also discuss special counsel Jack Smith’s court filing opposing Trump’s motions to dismiss the election interference criminal charges.
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11/7/2023 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
In Brief: Who’s Speaker Mike Johnson? (with Annie Karni)
House Republicans finally elected a new speaker: Mike Johnson, a little-known representative from Louisiana. New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni joins Preet to discuss the Speaker’s chaotic rise to power, and what his election says about the state of the GOP and Congress.
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11/6/2023 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Achieving Greatness (with Adam Grant)
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist renowned for his work on motivation and unlocking human potential. He’s a professor at Wharton, host of the podcast ReThinking, and author of five New York Times-bestsellers. He joins Preet to discuss his new book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, and how we can overcome obstacles and thrive in work and life.
Plus, a judge fined Donald Trump twice for violating a gag order and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in the New York State Attorney General’s civil fraud case.
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11/2/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 43 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/31: Trick or Trump
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former President Donald Trump’s motions to dismiss the criminal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith in the election interference case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The ABC News report that, months ago, Smith granted former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows immunity, which cleared the way for Meadows to testify before a D.C. grand jury;
– Trump’s $10,000 fine for violating a gag order in the New York civil fraud case for a second time; and
– Michael Cohen’s testimony at Trump’s civil fraud trial in NY.
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10/31/2023 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Protecting Kidfluencers (with Jessica Maddox)
Illinois recently became the first state in the U.S. to ensure that underage social media influencers are properly compensated for their work. The new child labor law creates a right for individuals age 18 or older to sue their parents for lost earnings if they were featured in monetized content. Jessica Maddox, professor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media at the University of Alabama where she studies social media and its societal impact, joins Preet to discuss the law and its implications.
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10/30/2023 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
Looking Ahead in the Israel-Hamas War (with Richard Haass)
Richard Haass is a veteran diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, following a 20-year tenure leading the non-partisan think tank. He is also the author of many books, including his most recent The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens. Haass joins Preet to discuss the Israel-Hamas War and how the situation could evolve.
Plus, a judge fined Donald Trump for violating a gag order in the New York State Attorney General’s civil fraud case and another gag order was put on pause in DOJ’s election interference criminal case against Trump.
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10/26/2023 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/24: Pled
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the implications of plea deals that Donald Trump’s co-defendants, lawyers Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro, struck with prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case, including their agreements to testify against Trump and other defendants.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Trump’s $5,000 fine for violating a gag order in the New York civil fraud case after a social media post attacking a court clerk remained on his campaign website; and
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in a case challenging South Carolina’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
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10/24/2023 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
In Brief: Catching Tupac’s Killer (with Greg Kading)
Greg Kading is a former LAPD detective who led a task force that investigated the 1990s murders of famed arch-rival rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. In 2009, Kading secured the initial confession from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who was recently arrested in Las Vegas for his role in Tupac’s murder. Kading joins Preet to talk about the three-decade saga to find justice in the killing of the iconic musician.
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10/23/2023 • 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Israel Update & Flawed Justice (with Dan Senor and Adam Benforado)
This week, Stay Tuned departs from its original format. In lieu of listener questions, Preet first talks with Dan Senor, author and former foreign policy advisor to President George W. Bush, about the Israel-Gaza war. Then, Preet interviews Drexel University Law Professor Adam Benforado about his two books, Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Justice and this year’s A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Protects Us All. They discuss false memories, combatting biases in police lineups, and the prospect of lowering the voting age.
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10/19/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/17: Super(seding) Tuesday
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal grand jury’s indictment of Rep. George Santos on ten new criminal charges, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and making false statements to the FEC.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The limited gag order imposed by a federal judge in D.C. that prevents former President Donald Trump from publicly attacking witnesses and prosecutors in special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case; and
– The new criminal charge brought against Senator Bob Menendez for acting as an unregistered foreign agent of Egypt.
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10/17/2023 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
In Brief: The Israel-Hamas War (with Aaron David Miller)
Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former State Department advisor on Middle East policy and Israeli-Palestinian peace process joins Preet to discuss the big questions emerging around Israel-Hamas war.
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10/13/2023 • 39 minutes, 31 seconds
America’s Poverty Problem (with Matthew Desmond)
Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University, where he specializes in the study of poverty. His 2016 book Evicted won the Pulitzer Prize for its incisive examination of poverty and housing policy in America. He joins Preet to discuss his new book, Poverty, by America, and the many ways poverty is entrenched in one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
Plus, new reports say Trump shared additional classified information with foreigners, and does the right to a speedy trial extend to prosecutors?
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10/12/2023 • 57 minutes, 43 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/10: Fraud & Bribery
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden as part of the classified documents probe. They also break down the reporting by ABC News that special counsel Jack Smith has obtained testimony that former President Donald Trump shared classified information about U.S. nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire at Mar-a-Lago.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The start of Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York;
– Trump’s invocation of presidential immunity in his motion seeking dismissal of DOJ’s election interference criminal charges; and
– The bribery charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez.
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10/10/2023 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
In Brief: Ousting McCarthy (with John F. Harris)
John F. Harris is the co-founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Politico, where he has written about former Speaker McCarthy’s tumultuous Speakership in his “Altitude” column. Harris joins Preet to discuss why insurgent GOP Representatives ousted McCarthy last week – and what McCarthy’s fall can tell us about the state of the Republican Party.
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10/9/2023 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
State of Our Health (with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy)
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins Preet to discuss his role and pressing public health issues, including America’s loneliness epidemic, the use of AI in healthcare, and the rise of health misinformation.
Plus, former president Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has begun in Manhattan, the potential for jury nullification in Trump’s upcoming criminal trials, and advice for law students.
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10/5/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 8 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/3: A New SCOTUS Term (with Dahlia Lithwick)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce preview the upcoming Supreme Court term with SCOTUS expert Dahlia Lithwick. She’s a senior editor at Slate, where she writes about the courts and the law, and hosts the legal podcast Amicus.
In this excerpt from the show, Preet, Joyce, and Dahlia discuss the upcoming Rahimi case, which could gut protective gun legislation, and the prudence of applying a “history and tradition” legal analysis to contemporary challenges.
In the full episode, Preet, Joyce, and Dahlia discuss other developments at the High Court:
– The real-life impact of a case that could do away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), effectively undoing post-2008 regulatory reforms;
– Justice Thomas’s decision to recuse himself in a case involving Trump’s lawyer John Eastman; and
– An apparent split between the conservative justices.
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10/3/2023 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
In Brief: The New Cancer Moonshot (with Dr. Renee Wegrzyn)
Dr. Renee Wegrzyn is the first director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, (ARPA-H), a new federal agency with a $2.5 billion budget. Modeled after DARPA, the agency is tasked with taking big risks in biomedical research that seem beyond the reach of the private sector. Dr. Wegrzyn joins Preet to discuss how ARPA-H is promoting innovation, and their goal to “end cancer as we know it.”
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10/2/2023 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Democracy Awakened (with Heather Cox Richardson)
Heather Cox Richardson, a Boston College history professor and author of the “Letters From An American,” newsletter, joins Preet to discuss her new book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.” They discuss the origins of the terms “liberal” and “conservative,” a 1937 anti-FDR manifesto that presaged today’s GOP ideology, and the ways in which the nation might move beyond the chaos of the Trump years.
Plus, a bombshell ruling against Trump in the New York State fraud case, and NJ Senator Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/democracy-awakened-with-heather-cox-richardson/
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This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Elie Honig while Preet is out. Elie served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and he is now a CAFE contributor, the host of CAFE’s Up Against the Mob podcast, and a senior legal analyst at CNN.
In this excerpt from the show, Joyce and Elie break down reporting from ABC News that Trump directed his former assistant to tell investigators that she did not know that he was storing classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and that Trump wrote to-do lists on classified documents.
In the full episode, Joyce and Elie discuss developments in Trump’s Fulton County, Georgia case:
– Efforts by former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and three fake electors to remove the Georgia state case to federal court;
– The likelihood that Trump also attempts to transfer the Georgia case to federal court; and
– Elie’s criticism of DA Fani Willis’s decision to bring charges against Trump in the first place.
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9/26/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
In Brief: Migrants & Right to Shelter (with Errol Louis)
Errol Louis is the host of NY1’s Inside City Hall and the podcast “You Decide with Errol Louis.” He joins Preet to discuss New York City’s recent influx in migrants. Since last spring, over 113,000 migrants have arrived in the city from all over the world. And the city’s one-of-a-kind “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees anyone who needs emergency housing will get it, is being debated among city and federal officials.
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9/25/2023 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
Global Power Plays (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer is the founder and president of Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm, and GZERO Media. He joins Preet to discuss the geopolitics around the recent G20 summit, the relationships between Biden, Xi, and Putin, and the shifting global order.
Plus, special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a Trump gag order, a split RICO trial in Georgia, and gun charges against Hunter Biden.
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9/21/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/19: The President and His Son
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the indictment of Hunter Biden on three federal gun charges in a case brought by special counsel David Weiss.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden launched by House Republicans; and
– Developments in Donald Trump’s election interference federal case, including Trump’s motion to recuse the judge overseeing the case, and prosecutors’ motion seeking a gag order to limit Trump’s ability to speak publicly about the case.
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9/19/2023 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
In Brief: AI, Fake Drake & IP (with Nilay Patel)
Nilay Patel is the Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, and host of the Decoder podcast. He joins Preet to discuss the risks that artificial intelligence poses to intellectual property rights, and the recent slew of lawsuits filed against AI developers, accusing them of infringing copyrights and trademarks.
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9/18/2023 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Revisionist Gun History (with Malcolm Gladwell)
Malcolm Gladwell is a bestselling author and longtime New Yorker staff writer. He’s also the co-founder and president of the audio-production company Pushkin Industries, where he hosts Revisionist History, a podcast about things “overlooked and misunderstood.” He joins me to talk about gun culture, and what we get wrong about firearms in America. He also reflects on some of his older writing on policing, epidemics, and first impressions.
Plus, former Trump aide Peter Navarro’s sentencing is set for January 2024, and Fulton County DA Fani Willis decides against charging Senator Lindsey Graham, former Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, and others in the Georgia election interference case.
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9/14/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/12: “Karma Is…”
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Fulton County, Georgia special purpose grand jury’s newly unsealed report from the Trump election interference investigation, which revealed that jurors recommended charges against Senator Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies who ultimately were not charged.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The order by a federal judge rejecting former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s bid to transfer his Georgia state criminal charges to federal court;
– The cooperation by a Mar-a-Lago IT worker in Trump’s classified documents criminal case;
– The ruling by a federal judge that found Trump liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll; and
– Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for flouting a January 6 House Committee subpoena.
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9/12/2023 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
The 22-Year 9/11 Trial Delay (with Carol Rosenberg)
Carol Rosenberg is a senior reporter at The New York Times who’s been reporting on Guantanamo Bay and the legal proceedings of the accused 9/11 terrorists for more than two decades. She joins Preet to discuss why the five suspects, including the mastermind behind the plot, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have yet to face trial.
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9/11/2023 • 26 minutes, 13 seconds
Losing Our Religion (with Ryan Burge)
How does religion influence our politics? Preet speaks with Ryan Burge, a pastor, data analyst, and political science professor at Eastern Illinois University focused on religion and politics. They discuss the rapid decrease in American religious affiliation, how religious groups are becoming more polarized, and what it all means for our elections.
Plus, Preet reacts to testimony by former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows who is seeking to transfer the Georgia state prosecution to federal court.
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9/7/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/5: Musical Trials
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the speedy trial demands filed by some of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia prosecution. They also break down Trump’s opposition to the expedited trial schedule and his motion to sever his case from the co-defendants seeking a speedy trial.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s testimony at a hearing on his request to remove his criminal case in Georgia to federal court;
– The March 2024 trial date set for Trump’s election interference federal case in D.C.;
– The plausibility of disqualifying Trump from running for president in 2024 through a provision of the 14th Amendment that bars anyone who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office; and
– The ruling by a federal judge in D.C. that found Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming two Georgia election workers.
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9/5/2023 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Revisiting Politics, Punditry, and Restaurants (with Frank Bruni)
Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins Preet to discuss a few of his favorite topics: food, politics, and language. Bruni also talks about an unusual medical ailment that inspired him to write a book, and how AI tools like ChatGPT will impact the field of writing.
This episode first aired on January 26, 2023.
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8/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
In Brief: When We Nuked Ourselves (with Tina Cordova)
After the US army tested the world’s first nuclear bomb in New Mexico in 1945, residents of the surrounding area suffered severe health issues due to radioactive fallout. Last month, the Senate passed an amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to make Trinity Test “downwinders” eligible for compensation. Preet speaks with Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, about the downwinder’s movement for acknowledgement and justice.
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8/28/2023 • 24 minutes, 43 seconds
The Indictment State of Mind (with Chuck Rosenberg)
Chuck Rosenberg, a veteran of the Justice Department, has held many roles including US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Acting Administrator of the DEA, and Chief of Staff and Counsel to two FBI Directors. He and Preet discuss the four Trump prosecutions, the unusual developments in the Hunter Biden investigation, and whether the repeated use of special counsels undermines the integrity of the Justice Department.
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8/24/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/22: Georgia on My Mind
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s notice of removal to transfer the criminal case against him in Georgia to federal court and stop the state from proceeding any further in the matter. They also discuss the unique tenets of Georgia’s criminal procedure rules, including the publication of grand jurors’ names in an indictment.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Why the timing of Trump’s criminal trials can be decisive;
– The applicability of the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel policy on prosecuting a sitting president; and
– The collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and diversion agreement, and the designation of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel to continue overseeing the investigation.
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8/22/2023 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
In Brief: A Room Temperature Super-what? (with Richard Greene)
False alarms sounded recently about the discovery of a room temperature superconductor by way of a material called LK-99. Since then, there has been a surge in interest in the topic: what exactly is a room temperature superconductor? How would one change our lives? And just how close are we to discovering one? Preet speaks with physicist and superconductor expert Dr. Richard Greene of the University of Maryland.
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8/21/2023 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Has the Economy Turned a Corner? (with Greg Ip)
Greg Ip is the chief economics commentator at The Wall Street Journal and has reported on the economy for decades. He and Preet discuss the likelihood of a US recession, whether inflation will stay contained, and President Biden’s strategy to stimulate growth by targeting specific industries integral to the economy.
Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed David Weiss as special counsel to continue overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation, and prosecutors press for a “speedy trial” in Donald Trump’s January 6 case.
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8/17/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/15: The 4th Indictment
To listen to a free special episode of CAFE Insider discussing the 4th indictment of Donald Trump, head to cafe.com/Georgia and enter your email.
In this episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Fulton County, Georgia indictment of Trump over his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state. They discuss:
– The decision by Fulton County DA Fani Willis to level racketeering charges against Trump and 18 co-defendants;
– The overlap between this case and special counsel Jack Smith’s federal case against Trump in connection with the 2020 election;
– The other charges against Trump and his co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis; and
– The intricate logistics of orchestrating a criminal trial involving 19 defendants.
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8/15/2023 • 56 seconds
In Brief: Mississippi’s “Cruel & Unusual” Voting Ban (with Sean Morales-Doyle)
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Mississippi’s lifetime felon voting ban. The court held that the Jim Crow-era law violates the 8th Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” What could this new legal justification mean for enfranchisement across the country? Preet speaks with Sean Morales-Doyle, Director of the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
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8/14/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
Can Anyone Beat Trump? (with Margaret Hoover)
Margaret Hoover is a political commentator and host of Firing Line, the PBS weekly public affairs show started by the conservative icon William F. Buckley in 1966. Hoover also served as associate director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the White House under President George W. Bush. She and Preet discuss if any of the Republican presidential primary candidates can challenge Trump, what to expect from the GOP debates, and the legacy of her great-grandfather, Herbert Hoover.
Plus, Preet discusses the dismissal of Trump’s countersuit of E. Jean Caroll, the potential for Trump’s Truth Social posts to influence the presiding judge, and why criminal defendants often don’t testify at their trials.
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In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss two issues from Donald Trump’s 2020 election criminal case making the headlines: (1) whether a judge should adopt the government’s version of a protective order to limit Donald Trump’s ability to make details of the case public; and (2) Trump claims that he cannot receive a fair trial in D.C. suggesting that Judge Tanya Chutkan should recuse herself given her past rulings, and that the case should be moved from D.C. to West Virginia.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Trump’s potential defenses in the election case, and whether, in order to secure a conviction, prosecutors will need to prove that Trump knew that he lost the 2020 election;
– Whether former Trump aides, including Mark Meadows and the unnamed co-conspirators in the indictment, are cooperating with investigators; and
– The existence of an out-of-district grand jury that continues to investigate the classified documents matter, as revealed by Judge Cannon in a recent order.
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8/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
In Brief: A Congestion Pricing Road Map (with Nick Klein)
New York could soon become the first city in the U.S. to implement congestion pricing. Preet speaks with Nick Klein, a professor of city and regional planning at Cornell University, about the policy and its far-reaching impacts.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Professor Nicholas J. Klein, Cornell University
Ana Ley, “Congestion Pricing Plan in New York City Clears Final Federal Hurdle,” NYT, 6/26/23
New Jersey’s Complaint against the federal government, filed 7/21/23
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8/7/2023 • 20 minutes, 12 seconds
The Geopolitics of Spying & Space (with David Ignatius)
David Ignatius is the longtime foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post. He’s also the author of 11 spy thriller novels that draw on decades of experience reporting on espionage and spying. He joins Preet to discuss the escalating race between the US and China to control space, how artificial intelligence could influence the future of warfare, and his latest four part novella published in the Washington Post.
In lieu of answering listener questions, Preet is joined by his CAFE Insider podcast co-host Joyce Vance to analyze Trump’s third indictment. To listen for free, head to cafe.com/Trump and enter your email.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-geopolitics-of-spying-space-with-david-ignatius/
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8/3/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 55 seconds
CAFE Insider Special 8/2: Trump’s Third Indictment
To listen to a free special episode of CAFE Insider discussing the Trump indictment, head to cafe.com/Trump and enter your email.
In this episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the third indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges that stem from alleged attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. They discuss:
– Trump’s potential defenses and the challenges prosecutors will face in this unprecedented case;
– Special counsel Jack Smith’s decision not to charge the six unnamed co-conspirators who are referenced in the indictment and not to charge Trump directly for the January 6 insurrection; and
– The legal and political implications of bringing a third indictment against Trump ahead of the 2024 election, and how this case might fit within the timelines of the other cases.
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8/2/2023 • 1 minute, 19 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/1: More Trump Classified Docs Charges
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the new charges that special counsel Jack Smith added to the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The meeting between Trump’s lawyers and DOJ prosecutors in an apparent last-ditch effort to stop them from charging Trump in connection with January 6;
– Trump’s potential advice of counsel defense to the expected January 6 charges; and
– The decision by a federal judge to put on hold Hunter Biden’s guilty plea agreement on two tax charges, citing legal and constitutional concerns about the arrangement.
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8/1/2023 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
In Brief: Is this a “Hot Labor Summer”? (with Lauren Kaori Gurley)
Preet speaks with Lauren Kaori Gurley, labor reporter for the Washington Post, about the UPS-Teamsters deal, the Hollywood strikes, and the larger state of labor organizing in the US.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Lauren Kaori Gurley bylines
“UPS and Teamsters reach agreement, averting Aug. 1 strike,” WaPo, 7/24/23
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7/31/2023 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Life, the Universe and Everything (with Adam Frank)
Adam Frank is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester. He joins Preet to discuss some of the biggest questions in science. Is there extraterrestrial life and how might we find it? Is Earth the only place in space where humans could survive? And, would the Universe exist without us humans?
Plus, a potential timeline for Donald Trump’s upcoming trials, and why receiving a target letter from prosecutors usually means an indictment is near.
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7/27/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/25: Indictment Watch III
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the news that special counsel Jack Smith informed former President Donald Trump that he is a target in DOJ’s January 6 investigation, and they explain the criminal statutes Trump might be charged with violating.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The order by a federal judge in Florida setting a May 2024 trial date for Trump’s classified documents criminal case;
– The ruling by a federal judge in New York clarifying the jury’s decision in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation and sexual assault case against Trump; and
– The charges brought by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel against 16 pro-Trump fake electors who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
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7/25/2023 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case Explained (with Robert Kolker)
The arrest of a suspected serial killer charged with murdering three young women and leaving their remains near a Long Island beach more than a decade ago has captured the nation's attention. Robert Kolker, journalist and author of the 2013 book “Lost Girls,” joins Preet to discuss the latest in the Gilgo Beach murders case, why the investigation stalled for so many years, and what this story suggests about which crime victims get justice.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Robert Kolker, Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery, Harper Collins, 2013
“The Gilgo Beach Victims Were Always More Than Escorts,” NYT, 7/16/23
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Generative AI has gone mainstream. But how does a “large language model” work? Does it really have human qualities? And should we fear it? AI expert Shuman Ghosemajumder joins guest host Ian Bremmer to dig into the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and the significant impact AI will have on our work, world, and lives.
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7/20/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/18: Two Americas, One SCOTUS (with Joyce Vance & Michael Dreeben)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people to have ever argued over 100 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In this excerpt from the show, Dreeben discusses the rightward shift of the Supreme Court and the justices’ high-profile rulings from the 2022-2023 term on issues including race, LGBTQ+ rights, and student loans.
In the full episode, Dreeben breaks down:
– Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s impact during her first term on the Court;
– Dissenting opinions written by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan, which they read aloud from the bench; and
– Cases on the Court’s docket for next term.
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7/18/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
In Brief: On the Ground in Ukraine (with Dmitri Alperovitch)
Guest host John Carlin speaks with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, a non-profit focused on advancing US prosperity and global leadership. He is also co-founder and the former CTO at CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company. Alperovitch reflects on his recent trip to Ukraine where he met with senior government officials, the aftermath of the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s failed coup, and the recent cyber hacks at the Commerce and State Departments.
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7/17/2023 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
The Russia Coup That Wasn't (with Joshua Yaffa)
Joshua Yaffa is a contributing writer at The New Yorker where he focuses on Russia and its war in Ukraine. Yaffa’s 2020 book, “Between Two Fires: Truth, Ambition, and Compromise in Putin’s Russia,” won the Orwell Prize for its depiction of everyday life in Russia. Yaffa and Preet discuss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s attempted coup last month and the message it sends about Putin’s power. They also talk about President Biden’s renewed intention to support Ukraine’s military, including his controversial decision to include cluster bombs in the U.S. aid package.
Plus, Preet discusses the DC Bar’s recommendation to disbar Rudy Giuliani for his effort to overturn President Biden’s 2020 election win, and how jurisdiction is determined in wire fraud cases.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Yaffa address different takes on the media’s coverage of Prigozhin’s failed coup. To listen, try the Insider membership for 40% off the first year annual price. Head to cafe.com/Insider and use the special discount code: JUSTICE.
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7/13/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 14 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/11: Trump Delays & Social Media Disinfo
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a Louisiana federal judge’s order that restricts Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies about content moderation.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Donald Trump’s request to delay the Mar-a-Lago documents trial until after the 2024 presidential election;
– The arraignment of Trump’s valet and co-defendant in the documents case, Walt Nauta, and the likelihood that he flips on Trump and testifies against him at trial; and
– The public statements issued by the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney who handled the Hunter Biden investigation denying whistleblower claims that DOJ stonewalled the investigation and retaliated against the whistleblowers.
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7/11/2023 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
In Brief: Combating Wildlife Crime (with Andrea Crosta)
Andrea Crosta is the executive director and co-founder of Earth League International, an NGO that fights wildlife and environmental crime. Crosta joins Preet to discuss the illegal trafficking of elephant ivory and rhino horns, as well as efforts by Earth League International to investigate the criminal wildlife trade.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Website for Earth League International
“Earth League International Hunts The Hunters,” The New Yorker, 5/15/23
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7/10/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Hocus SCOTUS (with Kate Shaw)
Few people understand the Supreme Court better than Kate Shaw. She’s a professor of constitutional law at the Cardozo School of Law, an ABC legal analyst, and a co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. She joins Preet to discuss the Court’s recent controversial decisions on affirmative action, LGBTQ rights, and student loan forgiveness. Plus, what’s on the docket next term.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Shaw discuss the opinion in Moore v. Harper. The Court rejected the controversial Independent State Legislature Theory, but Shaw argues that the Court may have left the door open to reviving the applicability of the theory under different circumstances. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider. Head to cafe.com/insider and use the special discount code JUSTICE to get 40% off the initial annual membership price. Offer valid through the end of July 2023.
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7/6/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 30 seconds
In Brief: The Race for Geopolitical Influence (with Jared Cohen)
Jared Cohen is a foreign policy expert who served as a member of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under both Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton. He currently serves as the President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs. Cohen joins Preet to discuss his recent article, “The Rise of Geopolitical Swing States,” and how the US and China will compete to shape geopolitics in the years to come.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Jared Cohen, “The Rise of Geopolitical Swing States,” Goldman Sachs, 5/15/23
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7/3/2023 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
Book Bans & Free Speech (with Suzanne Nossel)
Suzanne Nossel is the CEO of PEN America, a non-profit dedicated to protecting free speech at home and abroad. She’s also served at the highest levels of American foreign policy, first as the Deputy to the UN Ambassador under Richard Holbrooke, and later as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Hillary Clinton. Nossel joins Preet to discuss the recent rise of book bans, the Biden administration’s human rights record, and how to balance the value of free speech with other progressive values, like diversity and inclusion.
Plus, the audio recording of Donald Trump’s 2021 meeting in Bedminster, NJ — where he indicated that he possessed secret documents that he had not declassified — is now public. Will the FBI end up searching Bedminster? Preet weighs in.
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6/29/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/27: “Lordy, There Are [Trump] Tapes”
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the leaked audio recording in which former President Donald Trump bragged about retaining, what sounds to be, a classified document outlining a potential United States attack on Iran.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The testimony by IRS whistleblowers who accused Justice Department leadership and the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office of political interference in the Hunter Biden probe;
– An Arkansas federal judge’s order that, for the first time, struck down a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors; and
– The ProPublica report that Justice Samuel Alito failed to disclose a 2008 trip on a private jet paid for by a GOP billionaire who had business before the Supreme Court, and Alito’s Wall Street Journal op-ed denying the claims before the report was released.
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6/27/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
In Brief: A Year Without Roe (with Caroline Kitchener)
Preet speaks with Caroline Kitchener, a reporter covering abortion for the Washington Post, about the national reproductive rights landscape a year after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Caroline Kitchener bylines
Roe v. Wade (1/22/1973)
Opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 6/24/2022
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, SCOTUSBlog
#WeCount database on the change of abortions by state
Caroline Kitchener, “Two friends were denied care after Florida banned abortion. One almost died.” WaPo, 4/10/2023
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6/26/2023 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Trump Documents Continued & Life Lessons from Sports (with Sally Jenkins)
Sally Jenkins is a sports columnist and feature writer at the Washington Post. She is known for infusing her sports coverage with politics, history, and culture. Jenkins joins Preet to discuss her new book, “The Right Call: What Sports Teaches Us About Work and Life,” and her thoughts on the merger between the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV golf tour.
Plus, new developments in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, the likelihood of a juryless trial for Donald Trump, and how lawyers decide which clients to take on.
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6/22/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 13 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/20: Hunter’s Guilty Plea
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Hunter Biden’s expected guilty plea on two federal tax charges, and his agreement to enter a pretrial diversion agreement on a gun charge.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down developments in the Donald Trump cases:
– The Washington Post report that the FBI and DOJ resisted opening an investigation into Trump’s involvement in January 6th;
– The “no-contact order” imposed in the Mar-a-Lago documents prosecution that bars Trump from discussing the case with the co-defendant and witnesses; and
– Trump’s interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier, in which he criticized the Mar-a-Lago documents indictment, denied that he improperly retained national security materials, and appeared to admit that he delayed complying with a subpoena to return documents.
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6/20/2023 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
In Brief: Surprise Victory for Voting Rights (with Abha Khanna)
Preet speaks with Abha Khanna, who successfully argued the Allen v. Milligan voting rights case before the Supreme Court. The 5-4 decision, with conservative justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices, stunned legal experts.
Khanna is a partner at the Elias Law Group, a voting rights law firm. In Milligan, she represented a group of Black voters from Alabama whose rights were found to be violated under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which holds that the right to vote “shall not be denied or abridged ... on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
References & Supplemental Materials:
Allen v. Milligan (2023)
Shelby County v. Holder (2013)
Marc Elias, “In a Major Victory, the Supreme Court Didn’t Break Democracy,” Democracy Docket, 6/9/23
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6/19/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Trump's 2nd Rodeo & SCOTUS Overreaches (with Michael Waldman)
What happens when the public loses faith in the Supreme Court? Michael Waldman is the president of the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. He’s out with a new book called The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America. He joins Preet to discuss the history of SCOTUS overreaches and how the ensuing public backlash has shaped American politics.
Plus, Preet reacts to Donald Trump’s arraignment in the classified documents case.
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6/15/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/13: Legal Hurdles in the Mar-a-Lago Case
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the importance of evidence from Evan Corcoran, Donald Trump’s lawyer and a key witness, to DOJ’s classified documents case against the former president. Preet and Joyce also react to Senator Lindsey Graham’s argument that it is “absolutely ridiculous” to charge Trump under the Espionage Act.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce continue to discuss the Trump indictment, including Trump’s potential motives for taking the classified documents, his likely defenses, why the government didn’t conduct a search at Trump’s Bedminster, NJ, property, and the differences between Trump’s alleged crimes and the Hillary Clinton email scandal.
Plus, will Aileen Cannon, the controversial Trump-appointed judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago case, recuse herself? And will Trump’s lawyers get some help from a 13-year-old case involving the Presidential Records Act and Bill Clinton’s sock drawer?
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6/13/2023 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
In Brief: Trump Indicted, Again
In this special emergency episode of Stay Tuned In Brief, Preet is joined by former U.S. Attorney and CAFE Insider co-host Joyce Vance to discuss the federal indictment of Donald Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the classified documents matter.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/in-brief-trump-indicted-again/
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6/9/2023 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Indictment 2.0 & The Loneliness Crisis (with Niobe Way)
Dr. Niobe Way is a professor of Applied Psychology at NYU, where she’s the founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity. Her decades-long research focuses on addressing the “crisis of connection”—a cultural phenomenon of loneliness that plagues our nation. She joins Preet to discuss what’s causing this crisis, and how to fix it.
Plus, could DOJ strike a plea deal with Trump that would require him to give up his bid for the presidency? And a backstage look at how Preet prepares for Stay Tuned interviews.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/loneliness-crisis-trump-indictment-niobe-way/
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6/8/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 25 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/6: Indictment, Part Deux
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the meeting between Trump’s defense lawyers and DOJ prosecutors as Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Mar-A-Lago documents investigations nears the end. Who would be in attendance? Would a plea deal be discussed? And how did Preet and Joyce handle such meetings when they were U.S. Attorneys?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce continue their discussion of the Mar-A-Lago case, including reports of new evidence that speaks to Trump’s state of mind, potential charges prosecutors could bring, and Trump’s likely defenses. They also discuss the embarrassing incident of a lawyer who relied on ChapGPT for legal research and cited made-up cases in a legal document submitted to the court.
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6/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
In Brief: Putin's Prisoners (with Bill Browder)
Few people know more about Vladimir Putin than Bill Browder. Browder, an investor and political activist, is the architect of the Magnitsky Act, which allows the US government to sanction foreign nationals who have perpetrated human rights abuses.
One of Browder’s key allies in the passage of the Magnitsky Act was a fellow activist named Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza is now imprisoned in a Russian jail. Browder joins Preet to discuss Kara-Murza’s case and Putin’s war on his political opponents.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Bill Browder, “My Friend Vladimir Kara-Murza Is the Political Prisoner Putin Fears Most,” TIME, 6/10/23
S.712 — Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Bill Browder, “Freezing Order,” Simon & Schuster, 2021
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6/5/2023 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
It’s the Parking, Stupid (with Henry Grabar)
While parking can be a nuisance, it's also a major—and often overlooked—policy issue. Henry Gabar, a staff writer at Slate covering urban policy, is out with a new book called “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.” He joins Preet to discuss how parking shaped the 20th century urban landscape, and how it continues to influence modern urbanism debates around everything from affordable housing, to city trash, to electric vehicles.
Plus, DOJ’s Hunter Biden investigation appears to be nearing a close, and the timelines of Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial — and expected other trials — are raising questions about the 2024 campaign.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/its-the-parking-stupid/
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6/1/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 31 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/30: AI & National Security (with John Carlin & Chris Inglis)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, former Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General John Carlin interviews Chris Inglis, while Preet and Joyce are out. Inglis recently served as the first U.S. National Cyber Director, in which role he advised President Biden on cybersecurity issues and helped develop a national cyber strategy. Before that, Inglis served as Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.
In this excerpt from the interview, Inglis discusses the risks artificial intelligence poses for national security, including:
– The “black box problem” of AI algorithms;
– The use of AI in cyberattacks;
– The AI arms race among United States, China, and Russia; and
– The potential use of generative AI to spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election.
In the full interview, Inglis breaks down the job of the National Cyber Director and the Biden administration’s cyber strategy.
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5/30/2023 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Is AI Coming for Our Jobs? (with David Autor)
David Autor, economics professor at MIT, is widely regarded as one of the top labor economists in the world. Preet and Autor discuss what artificial intelligence tools will mean for jobs, and how technological innovations have impacted the labor market from the Industrial revolution until today.
Plus, a U.S. Attorney resigns after investigations by multiple federal watchdog agencies found evidence of ethics violations.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/is-ai-coming-for-our-jobs-with-david-autor/
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5/25/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/23: Mifepristone In Jeopardy
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the oral arguments in a case challenging FDA approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone, where a panel of 5th Circuit judges appeared likely to restrict access to the drug.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Writer E. Jean Carroll’s new defamation allegations against former President Donald Trump;
– The evidence that special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly compiling in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation;
– The resignation of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins after a DOJ inspector general’s ethics probe found various instances of misconduct.
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5/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
In Brief: The Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket” (with Steve Vladeck)
What is the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” and why does it matter? Preet speaks with Steve Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law and the author of “The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic.”
References & Supplemental Materials:
Steve Vladeck, “The Shadow Docket,” Barnes & Noble, 5/16/23
“Major Questions Doctrine,” Congressional Research Service, 11/2/22
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, Supreme Court, 4/21/23
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5/22/2023 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
Putin's War, Durham's Report & Trump's Return (with Tom Nichols)
Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a former professor of national security at the US Naval War College. He joins Preet to discuss Donald Trump’s third presidential campaign, the state of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the real meaning of terms that are often thrown around in our political discourse, including “fascism” and “socialism.”
Plus, Special Counsel John Durham finally releases his report on the FBI’s Russia investigation.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/putins-war-durhams-report-trumps-return-with-tom-nichols/
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5/18/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/16: Santos Scandals
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the indictment of Rep. George Santos on 13 counts, including wire fraud, theft of public funds, and making false statements to Congress. They also assess the potential impact of the charges on his ability to continue serving in the House of Representatives.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– A federal jury’s verdict finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, and the jury’s determination that Trump is not liable for the alleged rape;
– Special counsel John Durham’s long-awaited report on his investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe; and
– A federal judge’s order striking down federal laws that prohibit individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing handguns.
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5/16/2023 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
In Brief: The End of Title 42 and the Future of Immigration (with Julia Preston)
Preet speaks with Julia Preston, a contributing writer at The Marshall Project and former National Immigration Correspondent at The New York Times. They discuss the end of the pandemic-era emergency measure that allowed the administration to swiftly expel migrants at the border, and the future of immigration policy in the U.S.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Julia Preston’s webpage at The Marshall Project
“Title 42 has ended. Here’s what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing,” Associated Press, 5/12/23
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5/15/2023 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Trump Liable, Santos Indicted, & the Wisdom of the Russerts (with Luke Russert)
Luke Russert is a former Capitol Hill correspondent at NBC News. The son of the late Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert, Luke decided to leave the media in 2016 to travel the world. His new book, Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself, is about his journey of loss and self discovery. He joins Preet to discuss his father’s legacy, the state of political journalism, and finding his own path.
Plus, a jury finds former President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll, and Rep. George Santos is charged with multiple counts of fraud and financial crimes.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/lessons-from-the-russerts-with-luke-russert/
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5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 44 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/9: Trump, Tarrio & Thomas
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former President Donald Trump’s request to move the Manhattan DA’s hush money criminal case from New York state court to federal court. They also analyze the strength of Trump’s potential defenses to the charges.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Reports that DOJ is gathering evidence about Trump’s alleged efforts to obstruct the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation;
– The seditious conspiracy conviction of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the extremist group for their roles in January 6; and
– The renewed ethics scrutiny of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose a range of gifts from billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow, including the private school tuition payments for Thomas’s grandnephew who the justice raised as a son.
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5/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
In Brief: Baseball's Rule Changes - Fair or Foul? (with Doug Glanville)
Preet speaks with Doug Glanville, former Major League Baseball player and ESPN analyst, about rule changes implemented this year intended to speed up play and improve batting performance.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Doug Glanville’s website
“2023 MLB rule changes: Pitch clock, end of shift and more,” ESPN, 3/29/23
Glanville’s podcast, Starkville
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5/8/2023 • 25 minutes, 53 seconds
The Changing State of Church and State (with Noah Feldman)
Noah Feldman is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University where he focuses on constitutional law. He joins Preet to discuss recent laws that test the constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state in the U.S., his experience helping craft Iraq’s first democratic constitution two decades ago, and the urgency of regulating AI tools like Chat GPT.
Plus, why is Rep. Jim Jordan compelling Mark Pomerantz to testify before Congress? And why is there so much concern over the Supreme Court potentially overturning an 1984 decision called Chevron v. NRDC?
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-changing-state-of-church-and-state-with-noah-feldman/
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5/4/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/2: Why Did Roberts Refuse To Testify?
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Chief Justice John Roberts’s refusal to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Supreme Court’s ethics rules.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Former Vice President Mike Pence’s reported testimony before a grand jury in DOJ’s January 6 investigation; and
– Writer E. Jean Carroll’s testimony in her battery and defamation case against former President Donald Trump.
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5/2/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
In Brief: Biden's Climate Fight (with Coral Davenport)
Preet speaks with Coral Davenport, a reporter at the New York Times who covers energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change. They discuss the newly-proposed EPA rules affecting electric vehicle production and greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
References & Supplemental Materials:
“Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks,” EPA, 4/12/23
“E.P.A. Lays Out Rules to Turbocharge Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks,” NYT, 4/12/23
“Biden Plans an Electric Vehicle Revolution. Now, the Hard Part,” NYT, 4/13/23
Coral Davenport, “E.P.A. to Propose First Controls on Greenhouse Gases From Power Plants,” NYT, 4/22/23
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5/1/2023 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
Behind the White House Mic (with Jen Psaki)
Jen Psaki served as the White House press secretary for President Biden from January 2021 until May 2022. She’s currently an MSNBC political analyst and host of the Sunday MSNBC show, “Inside with Jen Psaki.” She joins Preet to discuss Biden’s reelection campaign announcement, the state of the 2024 presidential race, and her tenure in the White House.
Plus, charges dropped against Alec Baldwin, an announcement by Fulton County DA Fani Willis about the timing of her decision on charges in the Trump Georgia election case, and Preet’s reflections on personal growth that comes with hosting a podcast.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/behind-the-white-house-mic-with-jen-psaki/
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4/27/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/25: Alvin Bragg and Jim Jordan Make a Deal
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance delve into Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s agreement with GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, which permits former assistant DA Mark Pomerantz to testify before the House Judiciary Committee.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The Supreme Court’s ruling that allows the abortion pill Mifepristone to remain on the market while litigation proceeds in a lower court;
– The decision by a New Mexico special prosecutor to drop criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in connection with the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a film set; and
– The closing arguments in the Proud Boys trial.
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4/25/2023 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
In Brief: Identifying the Pentagon Leak Perpetrator (with Aric Toler)
Preet speaks with Bellingcat reporter Aric Toler about the effort he led to reveal the identity of the 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard accused of publishing top-secret Pentagon documents on social media.
References & Supplemental Materials:
“The Airman Who Gave Gamers a Real Taste of War,” NYT, 4/13/23
“The FBI Called Me”: Meet Aric Toler, the Bellingcat Sleuth Who Helped The New York Times Find Suspected Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira,” Vanity Fair, 4/18/23
“From Discord to 4chan: The Improbable Journey of a US Intelligence Leak,” Bellingcat, 4/9/23
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4/24/2023 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
High Drama at the High Court (with Joan Biskupic)
Joan Biskupic, CNN’s Senior Supreme Court Analyst, has been covering the Court for over three decades. She joins Preet to discuss the recent controversy over Justice Thomas’ financial nondisclosures, the fast-moving Mifepristone case, and her new book, Nine Black Robes: Inside the Supreme Court's Drive to the Right and Its Historic Consequences.
Plus, what is a superseding indictment and how does it work?
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/high-drama-at-the-high-court-with-joan-biskupic/
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4/20/2023 • 59 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/18: High Court Reckonings — Clarence Thomas & the Future of Mifepristone
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s failure to disclose a real estate deal with a billionaire GOP donor. To what extent might this undermine public confidence in the judiciary? And might Thomas have violated ethics rules?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– The Supreme Court’s imminent decision on whether to freeze a court order out of Texas that revokes FDA approval of the abortion drug Mifepristone; and
– Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s lawsuit against Rep. Jim Jordan that seeks to prevent the House Judiciary Committee’s efforts at interference in the prosecution of Donald Trump.
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4/18/2023 • 18 minutes, 31 seconds
In Brief: Balancing AI, Ethics, and Freedom (with Nita Farahany)
Nita Farahany is a professor at Duke University School of Law and the author of “The Battle for Your Brain.” Her work focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology. How will these emerging technologies affect our rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination?
The conversation took place in San Francisco on April 16th at the Sydney Goldstein Theater, and was hosted by City Arts & Lectures.
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References & Supplemental Materials:
Nita Farahany, “The Battle for Your Brain,” MacMillan, 2023
Preet Bharara, “Doing Justice,” Penguin Random House, 2019
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Maggie Haberman is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, senior political correspondent at the New York Times and author of the 2022 book, Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America. She joins Preet to discuss how Trump is handling the indictment and the political ramifications for the 2024 election.
Plus, Preet assesses whether we could soon see charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Trump Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumps-indictment-playbook-with-maggie-haberman/
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4/13/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/11: Dueling Abortion Drug Decisions
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the pair of conflicting court orders issued by federal judges in Texas and Washington state that have put access to the abortion drug Mifepristone in limbo.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Issues stemming from former President Trump’s indictment in Manhattan, including whether prosecutors should have named the particular crime they allege Trump intended to conceal by falsifying business records, and whether prosecutors have the evidence to show the requisite intent to defraud under NY law;
– Whether Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should have disclosed luxury trips and other hospitality he and his wife received from his friend, a billionaire GOP donor, as reported by ProPublica.
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4/11/2023 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
In Brief: A Political Crisis in Israel (with Martin Indyk)
Preet speaks with Martin Indyk, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, about the political crisis unfolding in Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to pursue an overhaul of the country’s independent judiciary.
Programming Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, April 6th, shortly after the militant group Hamas fired dozens of rockets into Jerusalem from northern Lebanon, and before Israel’s retaliation.
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4/10/2023 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Making Sense of the Trump Indictment (with Joyce Vance and Ben Wittes)
How strong are the Manhattan DA’s charges against Donald Trump? Preet discusses (and at times, debates) the Trump indictment with former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and Lawfare editor-in-chief Ben Wittes. Preet, Joyce, and Ben also map out what comes next in the Trump case and analyze the political implications of bringing criminal charges against a former president.
Preet and Joyce will continue to analyze the latest news stemming from the Trump indictment on the CAFE Insider podcast. Try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/making-sense-of-the-trump-indictment-with-joyce-vance-and-ben-wittes/
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4/5/2023 • 58 minutes, 1 second
In Brief: Trump Indicted, An Emergency Pod (with Joyce Vance)
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump, making him the first former president in American history to face criminal charges. Preet reacts to the news with Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast and the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Preet and Joyce also preview what to expect from Trump’s arraignment, and the full unsealed indictment.
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References & Supplemental Materials:
NY Penal Law §175.05 — Falsifying business records in the second degree
NY Penal Law §175.10 — Falsifying business records in the first degree
Manhattan DA’s office statement, 3/30/23
“Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts related to business fraud,” CNN, 3/31/23
“Who’s who in the Manhattan DA’s Donald Trump indictment,” Associated Press, 3/31/23
“DeSantis says Florida wouldn’t aid Trump’s extradition to New York,” NYT, 3/30/23
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3/31/2023 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Are We a “Dying Empire”? (with George Packer)
George Packer is an Atlantic staff writer who has been one of the incisive observers of American culture and politics for over two decades. He joins Preet to discuss the potential impact of a Trump indictment on the 2024 presidential election, whether we should be optimistic about America’s future, and his recent Atlantic article criticizing “equity language.”
Plus, why is it taking so long for the Manhattan DA to indict Donald Trump?
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/are-we-a-dying-empire-with-george-packer/
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This week on CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s involvement in a 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. In this sample from the show, Preet and Joyce refine their thoughts on the strength of the potential criminal charges and Trump’s possible defenses to the charges.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the prosecutorial discretion considerations that come into play when deciding whether to charge a former president, and Bragg’s response to House GOP calls on him to testify before Congress.
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3/28/2023 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
In Brief: What's Going On in Mexico? (with Shannon O'Neil)
Preet speaks with Shannon K. O’Neil, the Vice President and Senior Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the latest in Mexican politics — the controversial electoral reform legislation, the recent kidnappings of Americans, and the long-standing war with the drug cartels.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
“Mexico’s Senate approves controversial electoral reform,” Associated Press, 2/22/23
“Two dead, two alive after Americans kidnapped in Mexico,” BBC, 3/8/23
O’Neil’s book, “The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter,” CFR
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3/27/2023 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Preview of an Indictment (with Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, and Elie Honig)
Preet speaks with three former federal prosecutors about the expected indictment of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan DA’s office.
He’s joined by former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barb McQuade, and former Organized Crime Chief at the Southern District of New York Elie Honig.
They discuss the timing of the indictment, the expected charges, the likely defenses, the potential for a conviction, and where we go from here. Plus, they debate the legal, moral, and political considerations impacting Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s decision.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/preview-of-an-indictment-with-joyce-vance-barb-mcquade-and-elie-honig/
CAFE Insiders get exclusive access to the second part of the conversation, where Preet, Joyce, and Barb discuss the House GOP’s calls on Bragg to testify before Congress, the issues that might arise when a jury is empaneled, and the potential precedent that a Trump indictment would establish. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
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3/23/2023 • 55 minutes, 17 seconds
In Brief: When Should Banks Be Saved? (with Sheila Bair)
Sheila Bair is the former chair of the FDIC where she was a central figure in decision making during the financial crisis in 2008. Preet and Bair discuss whether the defunct Silicon Valley Bank should have received a bailout from the government and why Bair believes the Federal Reserve should stop raising interest rates.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Sheila Bair, “US regulators are setting a dangerous precedent on Silicon Valley Bank,” Financial Times, 3/14/23
Sheila Bair, “Bull by the Horns: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street and Wall Street from Itself,” Simon & Schuster, 2008
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3/20/2023 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
Debating 101 (with Mehdi Hasan)
Mehdi Hasan, a political journalist and the host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MSNBC, has a reputation for debating guests across the political spectrum. He joined Preet live at The Strand Book Store in New York City to discuss his new book, Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking.
Plus, the Manhattan DA’s office is reportedly close to charging Donald Trump, and the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/debating-101-with-mehdi-hasan/
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3/16/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/14: The 10th Justice (with Joyce Vance & Michael Dreeben)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people, in the history of the country, to have argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court.
In this sample from the show, Dreeben discusses some of the most memorable moments from his many Supreme Court oral arguments, including when Chief Justice Roberts quoted rapper Eminem and when the justices asked him whether it would be constitutional for the FBI to place tracking devices on the justices’ cars.
In the full episode, Dreeben discusses:
– The work of the Solicitor General’s office;
– How he prepares for Supreme Court oral arguments; and
– What he learned as counselor to special counsel Robert Mueller in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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3/14/2023 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
In Brief: Debating Daylight Saving (with Dan Diamond)
Dan Diamond is a national health reporter for the Washington Post. He’s written extensively on the debate about whether to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Preet speaks with Diamond about the tug of war on Capitol Hill to pass legislation and why not all states are on the same page about what to do.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Dan Diamond, “Permanent daylight saving time: The clock is ticking in Congress,” The Washington Post, 3/9/23
David Prerau“Seize the Daylight,” Basic Books, 2006
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3/13/2023 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Gambling on the Economy (with Zanny Minton Beddoes)
Zanny Minton Beddoes has been editor-in-chief of The Economist since 2015. She joined the international weekly publication in 1994 as its emerging markets correspondent. In 2018, Beddoes was ranked among Forbes’ 100 most powerful women in the world. She joins Preet to discuss the state of U.S.-China relations, whether AI technology should be regulated, and an unexpected silver lining of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Plus, the possibility that Mike Pence evades testifying in the Justice Department’s January 6th investigation, and a brief explainer on federal grand juries.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Beddoes discuss domestic UK politics and a recent Economist cover story on new drugs that promise to end the world obesity epidemic. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/gambling-on-the-economy-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/
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3/9/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Up Against The Mob: It’s Shangri-La Up There
Springfield, Massachusetts, 2003. Mob boss Alfonso “Big Al'' Bruno is shot dead in a parking lot, shocking the community. How does an “untouchable” man get killed?
This is Up Against The Mob: The Springfield Crew. Host Elie Honig takes you inside the notorious Genovese crime family and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan where prosecutors are hard at work, trying to dismantle organized crime.
New episodes drop every Wednesday starting March 1st. Head to the Up Against The Mob feed now to listen to episode 2.
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3/8/2023 • 31 minutes, 34 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/7: Will SCOTUS Strike Down Student Loan Forgiveness?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The court filing by the Department of Justice in which prosecutors argued that former President Donald Trump is not entitled to immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from January 6; and
– Trump’s court battle to shield former Vice President Mike Pence from complying with a subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the January 6 investigation.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer
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3/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 1 second
In Brief: The Unconventional Wisdom on Jimmy Carter (with Jonathan Alter)
Veteran journalist Jonathan Alter is a contributing correspondent to NBC and the author of a biography of President Jimmy Carter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life.” In light of the news that Carter has entered hospice care in Georgia, Preet speaks with Alter about Carter’s presidency, his life, and his legacy.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Jonathan Alter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life,” Simon & Schuster, 2020
Alter, “The Conventional Wisdom About Jimmy Carter Is Wrong,” New Republic, 2/23/23
Hostages, HBO
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3/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
On Social Media and Self Delusion (with Jia Tolentino)
Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the bestselling author of 2019’s “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self Delusion.” At age 34, she has quickly become one of the most celebrated essayists and cultural critics of her generation. Tolentino joins Preet to discuss the incentive structure behind social media companies, how becoming a mother has affirmed her belief in abortion rights, and how the current economic environment is affecting online journalism.
Plus, what did Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, mean when she said charging decisions were “imminent” in connection with Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election results? And what does the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard really mean?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Tolentino discusses her experience on a reality television show as a teenager — and how it has impacted her views as a writer and critic. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/on-social-media-and-self-delusion-with-jia-tolentino/
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3/2/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 51 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/28: Is the Fulton County Foreperson Undermining the DA’s Case?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the public statements made by the foreperson of the Fulton County, Georgia special purpose grand jury, which conducted an investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Did the grand jury recommend that the district attorney bring charges against Trump? Did the foreperson’s statements violate the judge’s instructions or criminal statutes? And will her comments undermine the district attorney’s case?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The potential charges that the Fulton County District Attorney might bring against Trump and his associates for allegedly interfering in the election; and
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of cases with major implications for the tech industry and social media companies.
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3/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
In Brief: The Fate of the Death Penalty (with Sadie Gurman)
Preet speaks with Sadie Gurman, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal covering the Department of Justice, about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s approach to death penalty cases.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Sadie Gurman, “Merrick Garland Raises the Bar for Death Penalty,” Wall Street Journal, 2/17/23
Benjamin Weiser, “Suspect in Bike Path Killing Faces First Death Penalty Trial Under Biden,” New York Times, 1/7/23
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2/27/2023 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
One Year Later in Ukraine (with Bianna Golodryga)
Bianna Golodryga is a senior global affairs analyst and anchor at CNN. She joins Preet on the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to discuss the state of the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky's emblematic leadership throughout the conflict, the effectiveness of economic sanctions against Russia, and more.
Plus, what did we learn from the unsealed portions of the Fulton County Trump investigation Grand Jury report? And could comments made to the press by the Grand Jury foreperson have an impact on the ongoing investigation?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Bianna discuss how the American press has done in covering the war. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/a0ad16ac-dec1-11e8-bc53-273addf660d7/dashboard
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2/23/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/21: Gaetz Outta Jail Free
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the news that the Department of Justice has reportedly decided against bringing sex-trafficking charges against Florida Representative Matt Gaetz.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Developments from the January 6 and classified documents special counsel investigations, including former Vice President Mike Pence’s invocation of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause to avoid testifying, and the debate over whether the attorney-client privilege shields Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran from testifying; and
– The Fulton County, Georgia grand jury’s recommendation that the district attorney bring perjury charges against unnamed witnesses in the investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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2/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
In Brief: High Court Hijinks (with Sheldon Whitehouse)
Preet speaks with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about a bill he has introduced that would force the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics. Plus, what does the Senator think of the Supreme Court’s “investigation” into the Dobbs leak.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
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References & Supplemental Materials:
“Senator Whitehouse introduces new version of Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act,” Senate.gov, 2/9/23
“Legal ethics experts agree: Justice Thomas must recuse in insurrection cases,” NPR, 3/30/22
“At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse’s Business Ties,” NYT, 1/31/23
Dobbs leak report, Supreme Court, 1/19/23
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2/20/2023 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
What’s Up With the UFOs? (with Michael Morell)
What’s going on with the UFOs? Preet speaks with Michael Morell, the former Deputy Director of the CIA and one of the nation’s foremost experts on spying. Morell, a national security analyst at CBS News and the host of the Intelligence Matters podcast, assesses what the Pentagon knows about the UFOs shot down over North America, and whether we’re in a new Cold War with China.
Plus, a new ruling in Georgia’s 2020 election case, a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress, and Preet settles a listener’s dispute.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Morell discuss the little-known venture capital firm funded by the CIA.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/whats-up-with-the-ufos-with-michael-morell/
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2/16/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 59 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/14: Will Pence Testify in the Jan 6 Investigation?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the subpoena issued to former Vice President Mike Pence by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the investigation into January 6th. They also break down the forthcoming legal battle over securing Pence’s compliance with the subpoena.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The ruling by a Georgia judge to keep under seal most of the final report prepared by the Fulton County special purpose grand jury, which conducted an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election; and
– The investigations into embattled Congressman George Santos, including federal and state probes and a House ethics investigation, which come amid calls for his resignation or expulsion from the House.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer
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2/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
In Brief: "Blue Slip" Blues (with Leigh Ann Caldwell)
Preet speaks with Leigh Ann Caldwell, a political reporter at the Washington Post, about the future of the Senate’s “blue slip” policy, which gives United States Senators the power to veto the nomination of certain federal judges and prosecutors in their home states.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post
“Senators prepare for a showdown over judges and ‘blue slips,’” Washington Post, 1/30/23
Dylan Matthews, “Senate Republicans are making it easier to push through Trump's judge picks,” Vox, 11/16/17
Editorial Board, “How to Stop a Senator From Blocking a Federal Judge,” New York Times, 2/6/23
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2/13/2023 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
Salman Rushdie's Defiance (with David Remnick)
David Remnick, the longtime editor of the New Yorker, has written a new profile of the novelist Salman Rushdie. In 1989, Iran’s Supreme Leader declared Rushdie’s book, “The Satanic Verses,” blasphemous and issued a “fatwa” calling for his assassination. Last August, Rushdie was attacked — and nearly killed — on stage at a conference in New York State. Preet speaks with Remnick about how Rushdie has responded to the threats on his life, the price he’s paid for his art, and the importance of free speech.
Plus, did Rep. George Santos violate campaign finance rules? And will state and federal prosecutors consult with each other before potentially bringing charges against Donald Trump?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Remnick discuss their shared love of Bruce Springsteen, and whether Remnick would write a profile of George Santos.
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/salman-rushdies-defiance-with-david-remnick/
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2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/7: The Case Against Alec Baldwin, Explained
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the involuntary manslaughter charges brought against actor Alec Baldwin for allegedly shooting and killing a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust in 2021.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The FBI’s search of President Joe Biden’s Delaware beach house which yielded no additional classified documents;
– The expected FBI search of former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home; and
– Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis’s statements that her office’s “decisions are imminent” on whether to charge Donald Trump and his associates for their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state.
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2/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
In Brief: Hail to the Chief (of Staff) (with Chris Whipple)
President Biden has a new chief of staff: Jeff Zients. Zients replaces Biden's longtime aide Ron Klain. Preet discusses the transition with Chris Whipple, the author of The Gatekeepers: How The White House Chiefs Of Staff Define Every Presidency.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
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2/6/2023 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Above the Law? (with Elie Honig)
Elie Honig is a former federal and state prosecutor. He’s currently a CNN senior legal analyst and a contributor and host of Up Against The Mob at CAFE. He joins Preet to discuss his new book “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.” It documents the similarities between top mafia bosses and Donald Trump, how intimidation is used in and out of the courtroom, how prosecutors choose which cases to pursue, and more.
Plus, the FBI searches Biden’s vacation home again, Rep. George Santos faces multiple investigations, and Preet shares his thoughts on…almond milk.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Elie discuss the Fulton County DA’s investigation of former President Trump and the Emmy nomination Elie received for hosting a documentary film on the 60th anniversary of the trial of Adolf Eichmann. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/above-the-law-with-elie-honig/
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2/2/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 51 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/31: Charges in the Tyre Nichols Killing, Explained
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the fatal Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols captured on videos, and the resulting indictments of the officers involved in the horrific killing.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The reports indicating that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is starting to present evidence to a grand jury relating to former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels; and
– The news that classified documents were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana.
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1/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
In Brief: It's a Debt Trap (with Justin Wolfers)
What is the debt ceiling? And how concerned should we be about the national debt? Preet speaks with Justin Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Justin Wolfers’ biography
Justin’s podcast, Think Like An Economist
“The U.S. Hit the Debt Ceiling. What Does That Mean and What Happens Now?” NYT, 1/19/23
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1/30/2023 • 29 minutes, 46 seconds
Politics, Punditry, and Restaurants (with Frank Bruni)
Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins Preet to discuss a few of his favorite topics: food, politics, language, and culture. Bruni also talks about several of the recent changes in his life, including an unusual medical ailment that inspired him to write a book, and his recent appointment as a professor of journalism and public policy at Duke University.
Plus, a hearing to unseal the Fulton County’s Trump investigation grand jury report, classified documents at Mike Pence’s house, and Preet’s mysterious voice shift.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Bruni discusses how he was able to remain trim while working as a restaurant critic and why he sometimes chose not to publish negative reviews of some restaurants. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/politics-punditry-and-restaurants-with-frank-bruni/
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1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/24: Why Charge Alec Baldwin with Manslaughter?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the decision by a New Mexico District Attorney to seek involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin for allegedly shooting and killing a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust in 2021.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The search conducted by FBI investigators of President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, which led to the discovery of additional documents with classified markings;
– The forthcoming Republican-led House investigations into the Biden administration, including the classified documents matter, the alleged politicization of the Justice Department, and a potential impeachment inquiry into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; and
– The announcement by the Supreme Court that its internal investigation failed to identify who leaked the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization draft opinion, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
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1/24/2023 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
In Brief: China Has Police Stations in the U.S.? (with John Carlin)
Preet speaks with John Carlin, a top DOJ official in both the Obama and Biden administrations, about the threat of Chinese “overseas police stations” allegedly targeting Chinese nationals living abroad. The FBI reportedly recently searched an unlisted Manhattan office being used by Chinese officials to collect information.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Cyber Space, John Carlin’s CAFE podcast
“Exclusive: China operating over 100 police stations across the world with the help of some host nations, report claims,” CNN, 12/4/22
“China accused of creating overseas ‘police stations’ to target dissidents,” PBS, 10/27/22
“With F.B.I. Search, U.S. Escalates Global Fight Over Chinese Police Outposts,” NYT, 1/12/22
“Two Arrested and 13 Charged in Three Separate Cases for Alleged Participation in Malign Schemes in the United States on Behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China,” Department of Justice, 10/24/22
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1/23/2023 • 19 minutes, 51 seconds
Inside the January 6 Investigation (with Tim Heaphy)
Preet speaks with Tim Heaphy, a former U.S. Attorney who served as Chief Investigative Counsel for the House January 6th Committee. Heaphy shares insights into the Committee’s process interviewing witnesses, its strategy behind the hearings, and its relationship with DOJ investigators.
Plus, a special counsel has been appointed in the Biden classified documents case. And will we ever know who leaked Justice Alito’s draft opinion in the Dobbs decision?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Heaphy discusses his time leading the investigation into the 2017 Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally, and what is needed to stem political violence and bring the country together. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/inside-the-january-6-investigation-with-tim-heaphy/
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1/19/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/17: Do We Need Another Special Counsel?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the appointment of former U.S. Attorney Robert Hur as special counsel to investigate the classified documents that were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The differences and similarities between the respective classified documents investigations into President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump; and
– The partially-unsealed transcript from Trump’s deposition in a defamation lawsuit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which stems from her accusation that Trump sexually assaulted her.
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1/17/2023 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
In Brief: Remembering MLK (with Andra Gillespie)
Preet speaks with Dr. Andra Gillespie, a professor of political science at Emory University, about the political philosophy and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Letter from Birmingham Jail
History of Dr. King & the FBI, Stanford
The King Center
Clayborne Carson’s work on Dr. King
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1/16/2023 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Judging the Judges (with Ruth Marcus)
Ruth Marcus, associate editor and columnist for The Washington Post, has been covering national politics, Washington, and the Supreme Court since she began her career in journalism in the ‘80s. Preet and Ruth discuss the quality of writing at the Supreme Court, the theory of originalism, and the fate of Kevin McCarthy.
Plus, how can DOJ protect itself from meddling by the new GOP Congress? And what is the likelihood that those prosecuted for January 6th will be pardoned by the next Republican president?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Ruth discuss Chief Justice John Roberts’s tenure and the interpersonal relationships between the Supreme Court justices. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/judging-the-judges-with-ruth-marcus
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The CBS News report that classified documents were found at a D.C. office that Joe Biden used before becoming President, and the ongoing federal investigation into the matter;
– The conclusion of a Georgia special grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies, and their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state;
– The decision by the North Carolina Attorney General to close a voter fraud investigation into Mark Meadows without filing charges against him;
– The petitions to the Supreme Court challenging a newly-enacted New York law restricting concealed carry of guns.
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1/10/2023 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
In Brief: Damar Hamlin - NFL Safety (with Mark Leibovich)
Preet speaks with Mark Leibovich, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the book “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times”. They discuss the on-field collapse due to cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, and the NFL’s handling of the situation.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
Leibovich book, “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times” (2018)
“What to Know About Damar Hamlin’s Injury,’ NYT, 1/5/23
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1/9/2023 • 23 minutes, 36 seconds
The Fate of the World in 2023 (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has long been considered among the most trusted voices on global affairs in the 21st century. Preet and Bremmer discuss Eurasia Group’s annual “Top Risks'' report that sizes up the most urgent geopolitical challenges facing the world in the upcoming year. So, what are we up against in 2023? You’ll have to listen!
Plus, some key takeaways from Trump’s tax returns, George Santos’ lies, and what exactly does the number 42 have to do with the meaning of life?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Bremmer discuss the rarity of CEOs who understand how global risk factors impact their company and decision making. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-fate-of-the-world-in-2023-with-ian-bremmer/
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1/5/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/3: Unpacking the Jan 6 Report
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The January 6 Committee’s newly released final report, which focuses on former President Donald Trump’s culpability for the attack at the Capitol;
– The Committee’s newly released transcripts of interviews with key witnesses, including Cassidy Hutchinson, John Eastman, and Mick Mulvaney; and
– The Supreme Court’s ruling to leave in place Title 42, a public health rule that Trump and Biden used to curb immigration during the height of the Covid pandemic, which has significant implications for asylum seekers.
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1/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
2022 in Review
A war in Ukraine. The end of Roe. Deadly mass shootings. A historic SCOTUS confirmation . Landmark climate legislation. International protests for women’s rights. As 2022 comes to a close, Preet looks back at the year’s news through conversations on Stay Tuned, In Brief, and CAFE Insider.
All of us at CAFE wish you a Happy New Year. Thank you for supporting and engaging with our work. We’ll be back in 2023 with more analysis of news at the intersection of law and politics. The news doesn’t stop, and neither will we. Stay Tuned.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, click here.
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12/29/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Revisiting "The Immigrant Experience (with Min Jin Lee)"
Min Jin Lee, the celebrated author and National Book Award finalist, joined Preet in May for a conversation about Asian American identity and the immigrant experience. They spoke about the political value of “Asian American” as a category, the problem with the debate over affirmative action, and her famously rigorous research process.
The conversation resonated with many of our listeners, and with the holidays approaching, we're re-airing it in full. (The episode originally aired on May 26th.)
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-the-immigrant-experience-with-min-jin-lee/
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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12/22/2022 • 59 minutes, 1 second
CAFE Insider 12/20: Will the Jan 6 Referrals Matter?
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The January 6 Committee referred Donald Trump and a number of his allies to the Department of Justice for prosecution;
– The Committee also released an executive summary of the upcoming report; and
– A District of Columbia Bar panel determined that Rudy Giuliani violated attorney rules with his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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12/20/2022 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
In Brief: ChatGPT & the Future of AI (with Rebecca Heilweil)
Preet speaks with Rebecca Heilweil, a tech reporter at Recode by Vox, about the new artificial intelligence model ChatGPT. What will be the implications of conversational AI for students, professionals, and the future of writing and researching?
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Rebecca Heilweil, “AI is finally good at stuff, and that’s a problem,” Vox, 12/7/22
Frank Bruni, “Will ChatGPT Make Me Irrelevant?” NYT, 12/15/22
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12/19/2022 • 21 minutes, 44 seconds
The Appeal of the Supreme Court (with Adam Liptak)
Preet speaks with Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent at the New York Times, about the direction of the Court, several of its high-profile cases, and the craft of legal journalism.
Plus, the January 6th Committee considers making criminal referrals to DOJ.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Liptak discusses the legal philosophy — and legacy — of Chief Justice John Roberts. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-appeal-of-the-supreme-court-with-adam-liptak/
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12/15/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/13: The War on Rats
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The reported rejection by a federal judge of DOJ’s request to hold Trump’s legal team in contempt;
– The conviction of the Trump Organization on charges of conducting a yearslong tax fraud scheme;
– The January 6 Committee’s apparent plans to make criminal referrals to the Department of Justice; and
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case that could determine whether state courts have the power to review election rules passed by state legislatures.
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12/13/2022 • 3 minutes, 44 seconds
In Brief: The Student Debt Crisis (with Blake Zeff)
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to rule on the constitutionality of President Biden’s student debt relief program, Preet speaks with Blake Zeff, a journalist and former political staffer who has made a film about the student debt crisis. Zeff’s film, “Loan Wolves,” traces the origins of the crisis to a little-known provision in a 1998 law.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Zeff’s film, “Loan Wolves,” MSNBC and Peacock
“Student loan documentary director explains why it's so hard to declare bankruptcy over loans,” Insider, 11/23/22
“Justice Department and Department of Education Announce a Fairer and More Accessible Bankruptcy Discharge Process for Student Loan Borrowers,” DOJ, 11/17/22
“Durbin Statement On Release Of DOJ Guidance On Discharging Student Loans In Bankruptcy,” Sen. Dick Durbin, 11/17/22
S.2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act
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12/12/2022 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
Explaining, Explained (with Ezra Klein)
Ezra Klein is a New York Times columnist and host of The Ezra Klein Show podcast. He previously co-founded Vox, and prior to that, was a columnist and editor at the Washington Post. He joins Preet to discuss the state of news journalism in 2022, the roots and causes of political polarization in the U.S., and what he finds most appealing about being a podcast host.
Plus, the Jan 6th Committee’s criminal referrals, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision doing away with the Mar-a-Lago special master, and Trump’s call to “terminate” the U.S. Constitution.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Klein tells Preet about how he chooses guests for his podcast, how he prepares, and the pros and cons of doing interviews remotely, rather than in person. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/explaining-explained-with-ezra-klein/
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12/8/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 47 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/6: Documents & Democracy
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The decision by a panel of 11th Circuit Court of Appeals judges to end the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago documents;
– The conviction of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge for his involvement in the January 6th attack at the Capitol; and
– The upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case that could determine whether state courts have the power to review election rules passed by state legislatures.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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12/6/2022 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
In Brief: What Will Happen to Julian Assange? (with Charlie Savage)
Preet speaks with Charlie Savage, the New York Times’ Washington correspondent, about the recent letter from multiple news organizations calling for charges to be dropped against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Charlie Savage, “Major News Outlets Urge U.S. to Drop Its Charges Against Assange,” NYT, 11/28/22
“An Open Letter from Editors and Publishers: Publishing is Not a Crime,” NYT, 11/28/22
“The charges against Julian Assange, explained,” PBS, 4/11/19
“DOJ Formally Adopts New Policy Restricting Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Reporter Information,” DOJ, 7/19/21
Initial Indictment of Julian Assange, DOJ, 3/6/18
Superseding Indictment of Julian Assange, DOJ, 5/23/19
Second Superseding Indictment of Julian Assange, DOJ, 6/24/20
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Aswath Damodaran is a Professor of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business. Known widely as the “Dean of Valuation,” Damodaran is an expert on how to value a company and determine why some thrive while others fail. He joins Preet to discuss similarities between the human and corporate life cycle, why Amazon has prospered over the last two decades, and how to become a better investor.
Plus, can the Democrats combat the onslaught of House investigations coming their way? And what does the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith mean for the DOJ's investigations of Donald Trump?
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Damodaran discuss why he prefers to remain a teacher rather than start his own business and why the acquisition of Kraft Heinz by Warren Buffett and private equity firm 3G Capital has not been a success. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/corporate-teenage-wasteland-with-aswath-damodaran/
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12/1/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 51 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/29: Pence on the Fence
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking testimony from former Vice President Mike Pence as part of its January 6 investigation;
– A panel of 11th Circuit Court of Appeals judges signaled that they are likely to end the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago documents; and
– The Supreme Court has recently permitted states to move forward with a number of executions.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider. Get 50% off the annual membership price: www.cafe.com/insider, from now until Nov 30. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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11/29/2022 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
In Brief: Nancy Pelosi's Lessons in Power (with Molly Ball)
Preet speaks with Molly Ball, the National Political Correspondent at TIME, about the legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has said that she will not seek a leadership position in the next Congress. Ball authored a 2020 biography of the House Speaker titled Pelosi.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Ball, Pelosi, McMillan Publishing
Ball, “Nancy Pelosi Reflects On the Not-Quite-End of An Era,” TIME, 11/17/22
Full Transcript of Nancy Pelosi’s Speech, NYT, 11/17/21
Ball, “How Nancy Pelosi Saved the Affordable Care Act,” TIME, 5/6/2020
“Pelosi flashes anger when asked if she hates Trump: 'I don't hate anybody'” ABC News, 12/5/19
Footage of Pelosi during January 6th Attacks, WaPo, 10/13/22
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11/28/2022 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
How We Decide (with Maya Shankar)
Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. She also served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and led the White House Behavioral Science Team. Preet speaks with Shankar about how our brains work — how we make decisions, relate to one another’s beliefs, and handle big changes in our lives.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on the new special counsel tasked with overseeing DOJ’s investigations into Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 insurrection and the unauthorized removal of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Shankar discuss the moment in Shankar’s childhood that changed the path of her life. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/how-we-decide-with-maya-shankar/
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11/23/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/22: Special Counsel Surprise
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint a special counsel to handle the federal investigations into former President Donald Trump. What are the benefits and risks associated with a special counsel handling these investigations? And to what extent might the special counsel appointment impact the likelihood that Trump is ultimately charged?
The full episode covers:
– The complications that might arise from holding a criminal trial against Trump during the presidential election season;
– The New York Times report indicating that Manhattan prosecutors are reviving the criminal investigation into Trump’s involvement in the alleged hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels; and
– The Respect for Marriage Act, the landmark bill that would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, which is currently being considered in the Senate.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Appointment of John L. Smith as Special Counsel,” Attorney General Merrick Garland, 11/18/22
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11/22/2022 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
In Brief: When Biden Met Xi (with Evan Osnos)
Preet speaks with Evan Osnos, staff writer at The New Yorker and former Chicago Tribune Beijing bureau chief, about U.S./China relations following last week’s meeting between President Biden and President Xi at the G20 summit in Indonesia.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For a limited time, new members can get 50% off their CAFE Insider subscription. Sign up at cafe.com/insider .
References and Supplemental Materials:
Osnos article, “Did Joe Biden and Xi Jinping Lower the Risk of War Over Taiwan, The New Yorker, 11/14/22
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, The White House, 11/14/22
“4 takeaways from President Biden's 'very blunt' meeting with China's Xi Jinping,” NPR, 11/14/22
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11/21/2022 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Burning Down the House (with Barton Gellman)
Barton Gellman is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic. He joins Preet to discuss his prediction that President Biden will be impeached if the Republican Party wins control of the House, the competition for leadership within the GOP, and the brewing rivalry between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
Plus, Trump announces his 2024 bid for the presidency, and Rudy Giuliani won’t face charges from the SDNY criminal investigation.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Gellman discuss Liz Cheney and her political future. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/burning-down-the-house-with-barton-gellman/
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11/17/2022 • 1 hour
CAFE Insider 11/15: Giuliani, Student Debt, & IRS
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the legal challenges to President Biden’s student debt cancellation program. Why did multiple federal judges strike down the program? What are the chances that the Biden administration is successful in its appeal?
The full episode covers:
– The news that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York will not bring criminal charges against Rudy Giuliani in connection with his Ukraine-related foreign lobbying.
– New revelations that former President Trump expressed his desire to have the IRS investigate his political enemies.
– Trump’s claim that he aided Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 2018 gubernatorial race by sending “the FBI and U.S. Attorneys” to investigate false election fraud allegations.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Use of the HEROES Act of 2003 to Cancel the Principal Amounts of Student Loans, Slip Opinion, Department of Justice, 8/23/22
H.R.1412 - Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003
Myra Brown et al v. U.S. Department of Education, Northern District of Texas, 11/10/22
Nebraska v. Joseph R. Biden Jr., 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, 11/14/22
Legal Standing — Legal Information Institute
Steve Vladeck, “Opinion: The judge blocking student loan relief for millions is wrong about the law,” CNN, 11/12/22
Steve Vladeck Twitter thread on 8th Circuit ruling, 11/14/22
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11/15/2022 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds
In Brief: Affirmative Action at the High Court (with Debo Adegbile)
Preet speaks with Debo Adegbile, a longtime civil rights lawyer and current partner at WilmerHale, who has served on the team that defended affirmative action at the Supreme Court.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
Lee Bollinger on Stay Tuned, 2/10/22
14th Amendment, Cornell Information Institute
Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, DOJ
“Meet Edward Blum, the Man Who Wants to Kill Affirmative Action in Higher Education,” ACLU, 10/18/22
“Dueling Economists: Rival Analyses of Harvard’s Admissions Process Emerge at Trial,” Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/30/18
Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
Fisher v. Texas (2016)
Shelby County v. Holder (2013)
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11/14/2022 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
How's Trump Taking the Midterms? (with Jonathan Swan)
Jonathan Swan is a national political correspondent at Axios covering both the White House and Congress. He joins Preet to discuss the lessons from the midterms, the Republican presidential primary battle shaping up between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, and the art of interviewing politicians.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/hows-trump-taking-the-midterms/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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11/10/2022 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
In Brief: Brazil — Left, Right, Left (with Ian Bremmer)
Preet speaks with Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, about the transfer of power currently playing out in Brazil. Defeated President Jair Bolsonaro has refused to concede to the victor Lula, but he has indicated that he will allow the transition to move forward.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
“Brazil's Bolsonaro avoids concession to Lula, but transition to begin,” Reuters, 11/1/22
Top Risks 2021, Eurasia Group
Top Risks 2022, Eurasia Group
Bremmer’s May appearance on Stay Tuned
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11/7/2022 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Who Has Midterm Momentum? (with Amy Walter)
The midterm elections next week could change the course of the country. Amy Walter is the Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and one of the premier political analysts in the U.S. She and Preet get in the weeds on the most competitive races, what could change before Election Day, and whether we should trust the polls.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on the challenges of jury selection in the Trump Organization case and the procedural mechanics of DOJ’s Mar-a-Lago investigation and potential charges against Trump.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/who-has-midterm-momentum-with-amy-walter/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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11/3/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/1: Pelosi Attack & the New Trump Prosecutor
Programming Note: Next week the CAFE Insider podcast will air on Wednesday, November 9. Tune in to hear Preet and Joyce react to the results of the election and what they will mean for the legal landscape.
On this episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. To what extent did toxic, political rhetoric lead to the attack? What new information about the attack was revealed in the criminal complaint? Preet and Joyce address these questions and more in this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast.
The full episode covers:
– The strength of the federal and state charges against the suspect in the Pelosi attack;
– The recruitment of an experienced national security prosecutor to join the Department of Justice’s Mar-a-Lago documents investigation;
– The challenges brought by a number of former Trump administration officials, including Mark Meadows, Pat Cipollone, and Pat Philbin, to avoid testifying in investigations involving Trump;
– The start of the criminal, tax fraud trial against the Trump Organization in New York; and
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in cases challenging affirmative action policies in college admissions.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §115 - Influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a Federal official by threatening or injuring a family member
18 U.S. Code §1201 - Kidnapping
United States of America v. Daniel Depape, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, criminal complaint and affidavit in support of application for complaint and arrest warrant, 10/31/22
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11/1/2022 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
In Brief: The UK's Revolving Door (with Edward Luce)
Preet speaks with Ed Luce, the U.S. National Editor and Columnist at the Financial Times, about the recent political and economic turmoil in the United Kingdom. Plus, the fate of Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
“Rishi Sunak Officially Becomes Prime Minister and Forms Cabinet,” NYT, 10/25/22
“Rishi Sunak: The super-rich former banker who will be the first person of color to lead Britain,” CNN, 10/25/22
Preet’s last interview with Ed Luce, CAFE, 7/15/22
“How the U.K. Became One of the Poorest Countries in Western Europe,” Atlantic, 10/25/22
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10/31/2022 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
"Past The Tipping Point"? (with Al Franken)
Al Franken served as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota from 2009 until January 2018, when he resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct. Franken currently hosts an eponymous podcast and stars in a one-man nationwide show called, “The Only Former Senator on Tour, Tour.” Franken discusses the strength of the Democrats’ messaging ahead of the midterm elections, the use of humor in politics, and the surprising strategy that Franken would use in a debate against Donald Trump.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Justice Clarence Thomas’s move to temporarily shield Lindsey Graham a Georgia subpoena and the latest reporting on the Mar-a-Lago documents case.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Franken share stories about Harry Reid, the late Democratic senator from Nevada and former majority leader. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/past-the-tipping-point-with-al-franken/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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10/27/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/25: To Testify or Not to Testify
Was Steve Bannon’s four-month prison sentence for defying a January 6 Committee subpoena fair?
What are the implications of a new ruling where a federal judge writes that former President Donald Trump made false allegations of voter fraud in a Georgia lawsuit even though his lawyers informed him the data was wrong?
Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss in this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast.
The full episode covers:
– The January 6 Committee’s subpoena to Trump for testimony and document production;
– Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s decision to temporarily freeze the subpoena to Senator Lindsey Graham from a Georgia grand jury in the investigation into interference in the 2020 election;
– The reports indicating that prosecutors believe there is sufficient evidence to charge Trump with obstruction in relation to the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation; and
– Special Counsel John Durham’s failed prosecution of an analyst who contributed to the Steele Dossier.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
John Eastman v. Bennie Thomspon, et al., U.S. District Court Central District of California, order re privilege of remaining documents, 10/19/22
“Bannon Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress,” NYT, 10/21/22
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10/25/2022 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
In Brief: The Mystery of Havana Syndrome (with Julian E. Barnes)
Preet speaks with Julian E. Barnes, a national security reporter for the New York Times, about the so-called “Havana Syndrome” — a mysterious set of medical symptoms experienced by American diplomats and intelligence officers around the world.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
Julian E. Barnes, “Most ‘Havana Syndrome’ Cases Unlikely Caused by Foreign Power, C.I.A. Says,” NYT, 1/20/22
Executive Summary of DNI’s Havana Syndrome Report, 2/1/22
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10/24/2022 • 18 minutes, 36 seconds
History & Hypocrisy (with Michael Beschloss)
Michael Beschloss is a historian of the American presidency, and has written ten books on the subject. He is also the NBC News Presidential Historian, and host of Fireside History on Peacock. Beschloss and Preet discuss this current moment in political history, the recent uptick of antisemitism, and how history will remember the presidency of Joe Biden.
Plus, Preet comments on DOJ’s recommended sentence for Steve Bannon, the possibility that Trump may be keeping classified documents in multiple properties, and how statutes of limitations can change over time.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Beschloss discuss the historical precedent for the workings of the January 6th committee. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/history-hypocrisy-with-michael-beschloss/
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10/20/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 55 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/18: Premeditated
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the January 6th Committee’s vote to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify. What is the likelihood that Trump complies with the subpoena? Why did the Committee wait until now to subpoena Trump? And why didn’t the Committee also subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The new evidence presented at the Committee’s final public hearing, including video footage of congressional leaders scrambling to respond to the attack and evidence of Trump’s pre-Election Day plan to declare victory on election night 2020;
– The Department of Justice’s sentencing recommendation for Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction;
– The Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s request that the justices intervene in the Mar-a-Lago documents case; and
– The Department of Justice’s appeal of the appointment of the Mar-a-Lago special master.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Instances of Sitting and Former Presidents & Sitting Vice Presidents Who Have Testified Before Congressional Committees,” U.S. Senate
“The Jan. 6 committee plays truth and dare with Trump,” Politico, 10/13/22
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10/18/2022 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
In Brief: Biden's Pot Pardons (with Rachel Barkow)
Preet speaks with Rachel Barkow, a Professor at NYU School of Law and a leading voice on criminal justice issues, about President Biden’s decision to pardon everyone convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession. How big of a deal is this? And what does it mean for the rest of Biden’s criminal justice reform agenda?
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
“Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform,” White House, 10/6/22
Drug Scheduling, DEA.gov
“John Boehner: From Speaker of the House to Cannabis Pitchman,” NYT, 6/3/19
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10/17/2022 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
The Rise of Global Fascism (with Ruth Ben-Ghiat)
Preet speaks with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a Professor of History and Italian Studies at NYU and the author of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. Ben-Ghiat is an expert on authoritarianism, and discusses the rise of fascist politics in our time—from the recent election of Giorgia Meloni in Italy, to the reign of Vladimir Putin, to the tactics of Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Plus, Preet weighs in on Judge Aileen Cannon and the January 6th Committee.
Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Ben-Ghiat discusses the politics of platforming voices like Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-rise-of-global-fascism-with-ruth-ben-ghiat/
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10/13/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/11: The “Mine, Mine, Mine” Defense
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the reports indicating that Trump lawyer Christina Bobb spoke with federal investigators about her certification that all classified materials at Mar-a-Lago were returned to the government. They also analyze how the discovery of additional documents in Trump’s possession could impact the investigation.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Trump’s Supreme Court filing asking the justices to permit the Mar-a-Lago special master to review about 100 classified documents that the FBI seized as part of its investigation;
– The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals order granting DOJ’s request to expedite the appeal of the special master appointment;
– The new Washington Post report detailing that federal agents believe that there is sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and making a false statement related to a gun purchase; and
– The oral arguments before the Supreme Court in a case challenging Alabama’s election map for allegedly diluting the power of Black voters.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Trump lawyer Christina Bobb speaks to federal investigators in Mar-a-Lago case,” NBC News, 10/10/22
“Justice Dept. Is Said to Believe Trump Has More Documents,” NYT, 10/6/22
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10/11/2022 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds
In Brief: The Protests in Iran (with Karim Sadjadpour)
As mass protests spread across Iran, Preet speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and the Middle East. What caused the protests? Who is leading them? And what do they mean for the future of the theocratic regime?
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References & Supplemental Materials:
Karim Sadjadpour’s Twitter
“Who is Mahsa Amini, And Why Did Her Death Spark Protests in Iran?” WSJ, 9/23/22
“Tactics of repression: How Iran is trying to stop Mahsa Amini protests,” WaPo, 10/5/22
“The Exiled Dissident Fuelling the Hijab Protests in Iran,” New Yorker, 9/24/22
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10/10/2022 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
Investigating January 6th (with Jamie Raskin)
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, is a key member of the House January 6th Committee. He also served as the lead House manager in the second impeachment of Donald Trump. Preet speaks with Raskin about the strategy behind the January 6th Committee’s investigation, and what we can expect from the final report.
Plus, new reporting suggests that Donald Trump instructed his lawyers in early 2022 to tell the National Archives that he had returned all the materials requested by the agency. What does that mean for the case against Trump?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/investigating-january-6th-with-jamie-raskin/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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10/6/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 38 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/4: The Cannons
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the latest developments in the legal battles stemming from the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search. Will the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals expedite DOJ’s appeal of the special master appointment, as DOJ has requested? To what extent might District Judge Aileen Cannon’s latest order further delay the review process?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The Washington Post report that earlier this year, Trump lawyer Alex Cannon refused to sign a declaration that all presidential documents were returned to the government; and
– The trial for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and his co-defendants for their involvement in the attack on the Capitol.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, motion to expedite appeal, 9/30/22
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, order accepting in part and rejecting in part amended case management plan, 9/29/22
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10/4/2022 • 15 minutes
In Brief: Should Clarence Thomas Recuse? (with Kathleen Clark)
As more information becomes public about Ginni Thomas’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, there is increasing pressure on her husband, Justice Clarence Thomas, to recuse himself from election-related cases. But what are the rules around recusal for Supreme Court justices? And who can enforce them?
Preet speaks with Kathleen Clark, an expert in legal ethics and a professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, about whether Justice Thomas should recuse — and the likelihood that he will.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
28 U.S. Code § 455 - Disqualification of justice, judge, or magistrate judge
Texas v. Pennsylvania (2020)
Justice Scalia’s memorandum on recusal, Richard B. Cheney v. District Court for the District of Columbia (2004)
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10/3/2022 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
Putin's Nukes (with Julia Ioffe)
Julia Ioffe is the Washington Correspondent at Puck. Born in Russia, she is among the most informed voices on Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine invasion. She and Preet discuss the U.S. role in the war, Putin’s recent threat to use nuclear weapons, and the unusual political impact of a Russian pop star.
Plus, Preet weighs in on the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against Donald Trump and his children, and the political impact of the January 6th hearings.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Ioffe assesses the Biden administration’s strategy to combat Putin’s latest military escalation. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/putins-nukes-with-julia-ioffe/
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9/29/2022 • 1 hour, 19 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/27: Art of the Steal (with Barb McQuade)
Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017.
In this segment from the episode, Joyce and Barb break down the civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump, three of his adult children, and others for allegedly taking part in a years-long financial fraud scheme
In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss:
– The likelihood that Trump faces criminal charges for the conduct outlined in James’s lawsuit;
– The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that permits DOJ to resume investigating the classified documents that were seized from Mar-a-Lago; and
– Special Master Judge Raymond Dearie’s first hearing with prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump et al., Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, complaint, 9/21/22
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9/27/2022 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
In Brief: Free Speech & Social Media (with Jameel Jaffer)
Does the First Amendment protect the rights of social media companies to remove posts based on a user's point of view? The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals just said no.
Preet speaks with Jameel Jaffer, the Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, about the ruling, which has been called “legally bonkers.”
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
References and Supplemental Materials:
Texas’s House Bill 20
Florida’s Senate Bill 7072
11th CIrcuit’s decision invalidating SB7072, 5/23/22
5th Circuit decision upholding HB20, 9/16/22
District Court decision enjoining enforcement of HB20, 6/30/21
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9/26/2022 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
The Supreme Court Whisperer (with Nina Totenberg)
It’s the five-year anniversary of Stay Tuned! Stick around until the end of the episode for a special segment.
NPR’s Nina Totenberg has covered the Supreme Court since 1975. Known for her scoops and deep knowledge of the Court, Totenberg has spent her career following an institution that has, in recent years, veered sharply to the right. Preet speaks with her about her new book, Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendship, which details her relationship with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, her trailblazing career as a woman in journalism, and whether there’s hope for a less radical Supreme Court.
Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business. But what happens next?
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Totenberg responds to listener questions about SCOTUS term limits, friendships on the Court, and how RBG changed her. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-supreme-court-whisperer-with-nina-totenberg/
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9/22/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 23 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/20: "Damoclean Threat"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down former President Donald Trump’s assertion, in media appearances, that he declassified the government documents that the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. What impact would declassification of the documents have on the forthcoming special master review? And why haven’t Trump’s lawyers raised the declassification argument in court filings?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The appointment of Judge Raymond Dearie of the Eastern District of New York as special master to review the more than 11,000 documents seized from Mar-a-Lago;
– DOJ’s request for the 11th Circuit to freeze the district court order that blocked investigators from using the seized classified documents in furtherance of the investigation; and
– The reports signaling prosecutors are far from deciding whether to bring charges against Trump or his associates, despite indications that DOJ’s investigation into January 6th is accelerating.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, the United States’ motion for a partial stay pending appeal, 9/13/22
Letter to Judge Dearie from Trump legal team, 9/19/22
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9/20/2022 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
In Brief: The Fed's Inflation Fight (with Greg Ip)
Preet speaks with Greg Ip, the Chief Economics Commentator at the Wall Street Journal, ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve Board meeting. What is the impact of monetary policy on inflation and the health of the overall economy? And how does the Fed work?
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
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9/19/2022 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Trumpworld Subpoenas & the Midterms (with Astead Herndon)
Astead Herndon is a national political reporter for The New York Times and the host of a new podcast, “The Run-Up,” which looks ahead to November’s midterm elections, largely through the voice of the voters themselves. Herndon and Preet discuss whether we should trust the polls that show Democrats in a stronger position than previously anticipated heading into the midterms. They also talk about the kinds of voters that the Democrats must persuade in order to keep their majority in Congress and how podcasting is different from print journalism.
Plus, DOJ issues dozens of new subpoenas in a substantial move related to the January 6th investigation.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Herndon breaks down whether cultural or policy preferences are more motivating for voters. He also discusses the viability of California Governor Gavin Newsom as a potential presidential candidate. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: link: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumpworld-subpoenas-the-midterms-with-astead-herndon/
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9/15/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 55 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/13: Subpoenas and Special Masters
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the briefs submitted by the Department of Justice and Trump’s lawyers addressing the potential appointment of a special master to review the documents seized during the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The New York Times report that DOJ has subpoenaed about 40 former Trump aides and seized the phones of two top Trump advisors;
– The respective recommendations of DOJ and Trump’s legal team for who should be appointed special master in the Mar-a-Lago matter.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; David Tatasciore – Audio Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, United States’ Notice Respecting the Court’s Appointment of a Special Master, United States District Court of Florida, 9/12/22
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, Plaintiff’s Supplemental Reading Regarding Special Master Nominations, United States District Court of Florida, 9/12/22
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, Judge Cannon’s Order, United States District Court of Florida, 9/5/22
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, United States’ Motion for a Partial Stay Pending Appeal, United States District Court of Florida, 9/8/22
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9/13/2022 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
In Brief: Your $1.2 Trillion At Work (with Pete Buttigieg)
This week on Stay Tuned in Brief, Preet is joined by Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg. They discuss Biden’s $1.2 trillion Infrastructure law, passed in November 2021, and what that means for the transportation sector.
Pete Buttigieg previously served as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and ran for president in the 2020 election.
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
H.R. 3684 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Infrastructure Speak (with Pete Buttigieg), 7/29/2021
Nadler’s Requests & The Youngest Contender (with Pete Buttigieg), 3/7/2019
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9/12/2022 • 20 minutes, 12 seconds
When They Go Low, We Go… (Live at the Code Conference)
Preet is joined by tech journalist and Pivot podcast host Kara Swisher for a conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom at the Code Conference in Los Angeles. They talk about his ambitious climate policy, the California housing crisis, and why he’s in a war of sorts with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Then, Preet speaks on a panel with New York Magazine’s Olivia Nuzzi, GOP political strategist Mike Murphy, and documentary filmmaker Alex Holder. They discuss Trump’s recent legal trouble, and how Trumpism reflects on today’s Republican Party.
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Preet speaks with Anne Neuberger, a top cybersecurity advisor in the Biden administration. They discuss how to rebuild American infrastructure, and the threat of foreign malicious cyber activity. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/when-they-go-low-we-with-gavin-newsom-olivia-nuzzi/
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This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Maya Wiley while Preet is at the Code Conference. Maya is the President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. She has also served as counsel to the mayor of New York City and in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. And, she was a candidate for New York City mayor in 2021.
In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Maya break down Judge Aileen Cannon’s order granting former President Donald Trump’s request for a special master to review the documents seized during the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search. Does Judge Cannon’s reasoning hold up to scrutiny? And how could the order inhibit the Justice Department from continuing the investigation into Trump’s handling of the documents?
In the full episode, Joyce and Maya discuss:
– The special master issue, including the strengths of Trump’s claims of attorney-client privilege and executive privilege, and the factors the DOJ is balancing in deciding whether to appeal Judge Cannon’s special master order; and
– The January 6th Committee’s request to interview former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and the likelihood that former Vice President Mike Pence testifies before the Committee.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump v. United States of America, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, order, 9/5/22
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9/6/2022 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
In Brief: Trump & A Game of Chicken (with Mary McCord)
Preet speaks with Mary McCord about CIPA, the Confidential Information Procedures Act, and how it could apply in court to the classified documents seized at Trump’s residence in Mar-a-Lago.
Mary McCord is the former acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security, a visiting professor at Georgetown Law, and the Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection.
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
18a U.S. Code Compiled Act 96-456 – Classified Information Procedures Act
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9/5/2022 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Trump Obstruction & Trump Enablers (with Mark Leibovich)
Mark Leibovich is a staff writer at The Atlantic where he specializes in U.S. politics. He was previously the chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine. His latest book, Thank You for Your Servitude, analyzes the continuing grip that Donald Trump has on the Republican party. Leibovich and Preet discuss Trump’s viability as a candidate in 2024, whether Joe Biden should run for a second term, and November’s most anticipated midterm races.
Plus, Preet analyzes the newest DOJ brief in opposition to Trump’s request for a special master to review the Mar-a-Lago documents.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Leibovich sizes up Donald Trump post-presidency and whether Ron Desantis is a strong candidate to lead the Republican ticket in 2024. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-obstruction-enablers-with-mark-leibovich/
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9/1/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/30: "Are We Off Base?"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down DOJ’s unsealed, heavily-redacted affidavit in support of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant and a memorandum of law explaining the redactions.
Did DOJ present a strong case that there was probable cause to believe that the FBI would find evidence relating to a potential crime at Mar-a-Lago? Why did DOJ make so many redactions to the affidavit? And does former President Donald Trump have strong arguments to challenge the search?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The letter that Trump’s lawyer sent to DOJ to persuade prosecutors to stop the investigation into his alleged mishandling of presidential documents;
– The order in which a federal judge signaled willingness to grant Trump’s request for the court to appoint a special master to review the seized documents;
– DOJ’s request for permission to file an extra-long brief in response to Trump’s claims; and
– The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s investigation into the potential national security risks arising from the disclosure of information contained in the seized documents.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
In re Sealed Search Warrant, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, United States' sealed, ex parte memorandum of law regarding proposed redactions, 8/25/22
In the Matter of the Search of: Locations Within the Premises to Be Searched In Attachment A, affidavit in support of an application under rule 41 for a warrant to search and seize, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 8/5/22
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8/30/2022 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
In Brief: Lindsey Graham’s “Speech or Debate” Defense (with Steve Vladeck)
Preet speaks with Professor Steve Vladeck about Senator Lindsey Graham’s legal arguments to avoid testifying before a grand jury in connection with his potential involvement in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Graham has argued that the Constitution’s “Speech or Debate” Clause protects him from being questioned under oath. But what does that really mean?
Vladeck is the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at University of Texas School of Law, a prolific Twitter legal commentator, and a CNN Supreme Court analyst.
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
REFERENCES:
ArtI.S6.C1.3, Speech or Debate Clause
United States v. Brewster, 408 U.S. 501 (1972)
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s motion for partial quashal, 8/24/22
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8/29/2022 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
Nukes & Solar & Wind, Oh My! (with Jennifer Granholm)
Jennifer Granholm is the U.S. Secretary of Energy. She previously served as both Governor and Attorney General of Michigan. Granholm and Preet discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act could help achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, why nuclear energy is integral to fighting climate change, and where gas prices could be headed next.
Plus, the legal battle over the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search continues, and Preet receives a question from an American icon: Fonzie from Happy Days.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/nukes-solar-wind-oh-my-with-jennifer-granholm/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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8/25/2022 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 8/23: Skeletons In the Closet
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down former President Donald Trump’s court filing challenging the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search. Why does Trump take different positions in court than he does in public? And do Trump’s legal arguments in the motion hold water or are they tailored for politics and public opinion?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The strength of Trump’s challenges to the search warrant on Fourth Amendment grounds;
– The likelihood that the court grants Trump’s request to appoint a special master to review the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago;
– The debate over whether the judge should unseal a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit over DOJ’s opposition; and
– Senator Lindsey Graham’s challenge of a subpoena to testify before a Georgia grand jury that is investigating alleged interference in the 2020 election.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
In the Matter of the Search of Mar-a-Lago, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, motion for judicial oversight and additional relief, 8/22/22
“Trump Had More Than 300 Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago,” NYT, 8/23/22
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8/23/2022 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
In Brief: Trump’s Declassification Defense (with Bradley Moss)
Preet speaks with Bradley Moss, a national security lawyer and partner at the law office of Mark S. Zaid, about former President Trump’s claims that he issued a “standing order” to declassify the sensitive documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
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8/22/2022 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Search Warrants & the State of the World (with Michéle Flournoy)
Michèle Flournoy served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from 2009 to 2012, making her, at the time of her appointment, the highest-ranking woman in the history of the Pentagon. She’s also the founder of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), a prominent national security think tank, and the Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, a geopolitical strategic consultancy. She and Preet discuss what it will take to modernize the military, the threats of Russia and China, and what it was like to be in the Situation Room during the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.
Plus, Preet explains the role of magistrate judges in approving search warrants and breaks down the difference between a warrant and an affidavit.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/search-warrants-the-state-of-the-world-with-michele-flournoy/
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8/18/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/16: What's in the Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant?
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the unsealed search warrant and property receipt from the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago. Did the seized documents contain sensitive national security information? What are the political implications of the search? And will former President Donald Trump face charges?
Preet and Joyce also discuss Trump’s reported invocation of the 5th Amendment in a deposition as part of the New York Attorney General’s investigation into his business dealings, Rudy Giuliani’s reported status as a target of a Georgia criminal investigation into election interference, and the reported plea deal for Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg.
To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/FBI and enter your email address.
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8/16/2022 • 1 minute, 14 seconds
"Deep in Bizarro World" (with John Avlon)
John Avlon is an author and a Senior Political Analyst at CNN. He was previously editor-in-chief at The Daily Beast and has written books about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Preet and Avlon discuss why he remains optimistic about the country’s future, how history can be used as a lens to understand the present, and whether we need a third political party in the U.S.
Plus, Preet answers listener questions about the search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago and what it means for a potential prosecution of Donald Trump.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Avlon explains why he believes we need a Marshall Plan for 2022 and the similarities between Joe Biden and the fictional television character, Ted Lasso. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/deep-in-bizarro-world-with-john-avlon/
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8/11/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 9 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/9: Mar-a-Lago Search
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that FBI agents executed a search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. The search reportedly pertains to the Department of Justice’s investigation into whether the former President mishandled classified documents. Did Attorney General Merrick Garland approve the search? What special considerations go into an investigation into a former president? And what is the likelihood that Trump faces charges?
To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/trump and enter your email address.
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8/9/2022 • 48 seconds
Battle for the Ballot (with Franita Tolson)
In June, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could deliver a huge blow to voting rights. The case, Moore v. Harper, could affirm the little-known “independent state legislature doctrine”— and could have dire consequences for democracy. Franita Tolson, a constitutional law professor at USC and an election law expert, is working to make it easier for people to vote. She and Preet break down the threat of voter suppression, and what to expect for the midterms.
Plus, Preet breaks down the many considerations that DOJ would need to weigh before indicting Donald Trump.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, they discuss felony disenfranchisement, the prospect of mandatory voting, and teaching constitutional law in the age of this particularly politicized Supreme Court. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/battle-for-the-ballot-with-franita-tolson/
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8/4/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 8/2: DOJ Targets Trump
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that the Department of Justice is reportedly investigating former President Donald Trump’s role in the attack at the Capitol and other efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. What steps might prosecutors need to take before bringing charges against Trump?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The reported cooperation of key January 6th witnesses, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and former DOJ official Ken Klukowski, with DOJ’s investigation;
– The missing January 6th text messages from former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli; and
– The reported involvement of Trump’s lawyers in the fake electors scheme.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe,” WaPo, 7/26/22
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8/2/2022 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
The Justice Gap (with Joe Kennedy III)
Joe Kennedy III is a former member of Congress from Massachusetts. Since leaving the House in 2021 following his unsuccessful primary challenge to incumbent Senator Ed Markey, Kennedy has been focused on supporting grassroots political organizing. He’s also heavily involved in the Legal Services Corporation, which funds civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Preet spoke with Kennedy about the LSC’s new report on the “Justice Gap,” the cost of public service, and the blessings and baggage of growing up a Kennedy.
Plus, Preet breaks down the bombshell report that DOJ is investigating Trump’s actions related to January 6th, and Steve Bannon’s conviction on charges of contempt of Congress.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Kennedy discusses his harrowing experience on his first day in Professor Elizabeth Warren’s Harvard Law School class. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-justice-gap-with-joe-kennedy-iii/
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7/28/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 4 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/26: 187 Minutes
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that two aides to former Vice President Mike Pence, former chief of staff Marc Short and former chief counsel Greg Jacob, testified before a federal grand jury in the January 6th investigation. Does this indicate that the investigation is progressing? And has the investigation expanded to include former President Donald Trump?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The January 6th Committee’s eighth public hearing, which focused on then-President Donald Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction while the Capitol was under attack;
– The investigation into the missing Secret Service text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021; and
– Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a January 6th Committee subpoena.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant
“Top Pence Aides Testify to Grand Jury in Jan. 6 Investigation,” NYT, 7/25/22
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7/26/2022 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Revisiting America’s Caste System (with Isabel Wilkerson)
Isabel Wilkerson is a journalist and author who in 1994 became the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism. Preet spoke with Wilkerson in August 2020 about her bestselling book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Wilkerson discussed the difference between caste and race, the ways that Nazi Germany drew inspiration from American racism, and the need for radical empathy as we deal with our own enduring caste system.
*This episode initially aired in full on August 13th, 2020.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-americas-caste-system-with-isabel-wilkerson/
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7/21/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/19: Court of Public Opinion (with Barb McQuade)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss the highlights from the January 6th Committee’s latest public hearing, including the new details about former President Donald Trump’s plans in the leadup to the attack. They also break down the Department of Justice’s strategy for conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the insurrection.
In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss:
– Whether Trump will be held accountable for allegedly attempting to contact a Committee witness;
– The subpoena issued to the Secret Service for the text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021 that seem to have been deleted;
– Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the Committee; and
– The new details about the links between Trump allies and the far-right extremist groups that stoked much of the violence at the Capitol.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant
18 U.S. Code §2384 - Seditious conspiracy
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7/19/2022 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Is There a Right to Privacy of Thought? (with Nita Farahany)
Nita Farahany is a professor at Duke Law School and one of the nation's leading scholars on the social, ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies. Preet speaks with Farahany about how advances in brain monitoring devices will impact the workplace and courtroom, whether a “gene for violence” exists, and how A.I. is influencing bail and sentencing decisions.
Plus, Preet discusses Steve Bannon’s potential criminal sentence and the latest on the January 6th Committee hearings, including new testimony from former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Farahany discusses how A.I. is already being used in place of judges, and the influence of machine learning in the realm of dating and matchmaking. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/is-there-a-right-to-privacy-of-thought-with-nita-farahany/
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7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 54 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/12: Bannon's Gambit (with Dan Goldman)
The January 6th Committee is back in action this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara breaks down the Committee’s progress with Dan Goldman, who served as lead House counsel in the first impeachment of Donald Trump and is now running for Congress in New York. Preet and Dan also react to reports that DOJ is feeling additional pressure to escalate its investigation into Trump following Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Committee.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The impact of former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the January 6th Committee;
– The surprising news that Steve Bannon has also agreed to testify before the Committee;
– The subpoenas issued to some of Trump’s closest allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, by the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Dan Goldman, Democrats' lead counsel in Trump impeachment, announces congressional run,” NBC News, 6/1/22
“Jan. 6 panel explores Trump’s role in summoning violent extremist groups that stormed the Capitol,” NYT, 7/12/22
18 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracy
Oath Keepers’ Indictment, DOJ, 1/13/22
“Hutchinson Testimony Jolts Justice Dept. to Discuss Trump’s Conduct More Openly,” NYT, 7/11/22
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7/12/2022 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Why People Do Bad Things (with Patrick Radden Keefe)
Patrick Radden Keefe is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of books including Say Nothing and Empire of Pain. His new essay collection, Rogues, features several of his most widely-read New Yorker articles, with a particular focus on criminals and con artists. Preet speaks with Keefe about the craft of long-form investigative journalism, what fascinates him about crime and corruption, and what motivates people to do bad things.
Plus, Preet discusses the January 6th Committee hearings and the importance of establishing former President Trump’s criminal intent in inciting the Insurrection.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/why-people-do-bad-things-with-patrick-radden-keefe/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Jim Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh, a prominent voice in law enforcement, has extensive experience investigating domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence — threats that the FBI has said are on the rise. He spent over 33 years working at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he eventually led the Birmingham and Nashville offices as Special Agent in Charge.
In this sample from the show, Cavanaugh breaks down the failed law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting and explains the capabilities of the AR-15, the gun used in the massacre.
In the full episode, Cavanuagh discusses:
– The negotiations with cult leader David Koresh during the Waco siege in 1993;
– The investigation into the bombing murder of Joyce’s father-in-law, Eleventh Circuit Judge Robert Vance;
– The investigation into the Eric Rudolph bombings, which included attacks at an abortion clinic in Alabama and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta; and
– Law enforcement’s approach towards domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
26 U.S. Code Chapter 53 - machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms
“No Radio, Old Tactics: How the Police Response in Uvalde Broke Down,” NYT, 6/9/22
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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Preet speaks with Jeannie Suk Gersen, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School and a contributing writer to the New Yorker. Gersen dissects the legal intricacies in the Dobbs decision, and discusses whether the Court would uphold a federal law banning abortion outright.
Plus, updates on the January 6th Committee hearings and the surprise testimony of ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Gersen discusses whether people can change their minds on the issue of abortion. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/roes-gone-whats-next-with-jeannie-suk-gersen/
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6/30/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/28: Dobbs Deep Dive
Many questions remain following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the liberal justices’ dissent in the case and analyze the potential steps that the federal government can take to protect abortion rights.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The majority and concurring opinions in the case;
– The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to use contraceptives and the right to same-sex marriage; and
– Local prosecutors’ discretion when deciding whether to bring abortion-related charges in states that criminalize the procedure.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“The End of Roe,” CAFE Insider, 6/24/22
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22
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6/28/2022 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
The End of Roe
The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old precedent that secured the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. On a special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Court’s opinion and the implications of the ruling for the Court and the country.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22
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6/24/2022 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
It’s the Guns (with Shannon Watts)
After the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, a bipartisan group of senators agreed on a narrow proposal for gun safety legislation, the first sign of congressional movement on the issue in decades. But is it enough? Shannon Watts, the gun safety activist and founder of the grassroots organization Moms Demand Action, joins Preet to talk about how to stop gun violence in America, and her theory of incremental change.
Plus, Preet explains the purpose of plea bargains.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Watts discusses her goal to get more women into politics. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/its-the-guns-with-shannon-watts/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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6/23/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 23 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/21: "Clear and Present Danger"
The January 6th Committee recently held its third public hearing of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Trump lawyer John Eastman’s role in January 6th and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the latest January 6th developments:
– Testimony at the Committee’s third public hearing from conservative former Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Luttig and Greg Jacob, former chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence;
– The Department of Justice’s request for transcripts from key Committee interviews; and
– The Committee’s investigation into the involvement of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in the effort to overturn the election results.
Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Third Public Hearing,” 6/16/22
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6/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
How Is DOJ Doing? (with Eric Holder)
Eric Holder is the third longest-serving Attorney General in American history, holding the role from 2009 to 2015 under President Barack Obama. He’s written a new book on voting rights called Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote. Holder joins Preet to discuss the likelihood that the Department of Justice will indict former President Trump, his fight against partisan gerrymandering, and what he makes of so-called “progressive prosecutors.”
Plus, the latest on the House January 6th Committee hearings: the allegation that GOP lawmakers sought presidential pardons for their roles in the Big Lie, and an eyebrow-raising testimony from a former White House lawyer.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Preet and Attorney General Holder discuss their unsuccessful joint effort to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who the 9/11 Commission called the “principal architect of the 9/11 attacks,” in a civilian court in Manhattan. Mohammed, more commonly known as KSM, remains in detention at Guantanamo Bay. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/how-is-doj-doing-with-eric-holder/
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6/16/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/14: "Teetering Back"
The January 6th Committee recently held its first two public hearings of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the evidence prosecutors could use at trial to demonstrate former President Donald Trump’s mental state for his conduct relating to the insurrection.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the January 6th hearings, including:
– The Committee’s argument that former Trump is responsible for the insurrection;
– The taped testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien;
– The live testimony from former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak; and
– The newly-released footage from the attack.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Second Public Hearing,” 6/13/22
VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Public Hearing,” 6/9/22
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6/14/2022 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Lessons from Rosa Parks (with Soledad O'Brien)
Soledad O’Brien is a longtime TV news anchor and talk show host, best known for a decade-long career at CNN where she anchored the network’s flagship morning program. O’Brien currently hosts the weekly public affairs program Matter of Fact and is a regular contributor to HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Preet speaks with O’Brien about her pointed criticism of the news media, her new documentary about the civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and why she doesn’t feel the need to make new friends in her 50’s.
Plus, updates on key DOJ prosecutions related to the January 6th insurrection, and what to look out for in the upcoming public hearings.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, O’Brien talks about her propensity for cursing, what it was like to finish her college degree in her 30’s, and her love of horseback riding. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/lessons-from-rosa-parks-with-soledad-obrien/
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A federal grand jury recently indicted former Trump White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the January 6th Committee. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Department of Justice’s decision to not charge Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino, two other former Trump administration officials who also refused to cooperate with the Committee’s investigation.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss Navarro’s arrest and indictment. They also break down the acquittal of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, of lying to the FBI, and the missteps taken by special counsel John Durham in prosecuting this case.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
2 U.S. Code §192 - Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers
United States v. Peter Navarro, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, indictment, 6/2/22
“Navarro Indicted as Justice Dept. Opts Not to Charge Meadows and Scavino,” NYT, 6/3/22
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6/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Will Congress Pass Gun Control? (with Rep. Mondaire Jones)
Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil.
Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/will-congress-pass-gun-control-with-rep-mondaire-jones/
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6/2/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/31: Uvalde
Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance dedicate the entire episode of CAFE Insider to the issues stemming from last week’s horrific school shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They provide in-depth analysis of law enforcement’s delayed response to the incident and what comes next.
In this sample from the show, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that Congress enacts gun safety legislation in response to the massacre, and the range of potential proposals, including background checks, “red flag” laws, and raising the minimum age to purchase assault rifles to 21 years old.
In the full episode, they discuss the shifting timeline of the attack provided by police leadership, and the Department of Justice’s investigation into the police’s handling of the matter.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“New poll shows huge support for gun restrictions,” Politico, 5/26/22
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5/31/2022 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
The Immigrant Experience (with Min Jin Lee)
Min Jin Lee is one of the most celebrated authors of our time. She wrote Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Lee, who is Korean American, often writes about Asian American identity and the immigrant experience. Preet spoke with Lee about the political value of “Asian American” as a category, the problem with the debate over affirmative action, and her famously rigorous research process.
Plus, analysis of the upcoming January 6 Committee hearings, a grand jury indictment of the Buffalo supermarket shooter, and how Donald Trump could become Speaker of the House.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Lee discusses the politics of hard work, and what makes someone a “functioning introvert.” To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-immigrant-experience-with-min-jin-lee/
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5/26/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 3 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/24: Sour Grapes
Following the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, there is an ongoing debate over the extent to which protestors should be permitted to organize outside of the homes of public officials. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the First Amendment implications of a federal law that makes it a misdemeanor to protest outside of federal judges’ residences in an effort to influence the outcome of a case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– DOJ’s request for January 6th Committee interview transcripts;
– The Committee’s interview with Rudy Giuliani;
– The Committee’s request to interview Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who allegedly led a tour of the Capitol on January 5th that has raised suspicions about its connection to the attack; and
– The lawsuit filed against a group of Wisconsin Trump supporters who attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election by coordinating a scheme to give the state's electoral votes to Trump.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
18 U.S. Code §1507 - Picketing or parading
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5/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
What Could End the World? (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has long been one of the most trusted voices on global affairs in the 21st century. Preet speaks with Bremmer about his new book, The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats — and Our Response — Will Change the World. They also discuss the intensifying competition between the U.S. and China, and why Bremmer believes that we should all pay more attention to quantum computing.
Plus, updates from the January 6th committee and a potential DOJ case against those involved in the insurrection.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Bremmer discusses his upbringing in Boston’s public housing projects, and Ronald Reagan’s first meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev where they discussed the possibility of an alien attack. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/what-could-end-the-world-with-ian-bremmer/
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5/19/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 13 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/17: Racist Massacre
Over the weekend, a white gunman carried out a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing ten people and injuring three others. The majority of the victims were Black. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the possibility that federal prosecutors bring hate crime charges against the shooter.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The January 6th Committee’s decision to issue subpoenas to sitting members of Congress;
– The racist attack carried out by a white gunman at a Buffalo supermarket, and the potential hate crime charges prosecutors might bring against the shooter;
– The likelihood that Donald Trump will comply with a Manhattan judge’s conditions for the removal of a civil contempt order; and
– The Minnesota report that found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely engages in racially discriminatory policing.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §249 - Hate crime acts
“Justice Department Statement on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY,” DOJ, 5/14/22
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5/17/2022 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Climate Emergency Mode (with Peter Kalmus)
Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, was arrested in April for leading a protest against JP Morgan Chase’s continued investment in fossil fuels. Preet speaks with Kalmus about whether it is possible to stop the climate crisis, the science behind global warming, and the role of climate activism within the scientific community.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on whether Chief Justice Roberts will find the leaker, and why the Southern District of New York seems to always get jurisdiction over high-profile cases.
In the Insider bonus, Kalmus addresses international climate policy, nuclear energy, and the energy inefficiency of cryptocurrencies. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/climate-emergency-mode-with-peter-kalmus/
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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest developments from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why did Justice Alito focus on policy arguments to rationalize his decision? And how might classifying a “fetus” as a person further restrict reproductive rights?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss issues stemming from the leaked opinion:
– The extent to which overturning Roe would restrict abortion access and jeopardize the right to contraception;
– The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to interracial and same-sex marriage, and the right to consensual sexual intimacy; and
– The Supreme Court Marshal’s ongoing investigation into the source of the leak.
Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Supreme Court — and the other pressing legal and political issues of our time — try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22
Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973
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5/10/2022 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
The "Culture Wars" (with Symone Sanders)
In 2015, at 25 years old, Symone Sanders was hired as the National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. She went on to hold senior communications positions for President Biden’s 2020 campaign, and for Vice President Harris in the White House. Now, she’s the host of Symone, an opinion show on MSNBC. Preet speaks with Sanders about the private personalities of her famous bosses, the strength of the Biden administration’s message, and how to reach “non-political group chats.”
Plus, Preet addresses the upcoming hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claims that she can’t recall text messages from that day.
In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Sanders discusses the value of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent actions around gerrymandering and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-culture-wars-with-symone-sanders/
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5/5/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Reversing Roe
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which, if adopted by the Court, would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why was the draft opinion leaked? How would the opinion restrict reproductive rights? And what are its implications for other constitutional rights?
Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Supreme Court — and the other pressing legal and political issues of our time — try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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“CAFE Insider 12/7: Stare Decisis Stench”
“CAFE Insider 9/7: The Bounty on Roe”
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22
Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973
“Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows,” Politico, 5/2/22
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5/3/2022 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
The “Perfectly Imperfect” Mayor (with Eric Adams)
When Eric Adams was sworn in as mayor of New York City in January, he became the second Black mayor in the city’s history. A former police officer, Adams has emerged as a national voice on crime and public safety. Preet interviewed Adams live on stage at Cooper Union in New York City on Tuesday, April 26th, for the 2022 John Jay Iselin Memorial Lecture.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, a background on Supreme Court chief justices, and a civics lesson on the bail system.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-perfectly-imperfect-mayor-with-eric-adams/
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4/28/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 26 seconds
An Interview with Associate AG Vanita Gupta (hosted by Joyce Vance)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, United States Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joins Joyce Vance to reflect on her first year in office.
They talk about the Department of Justice's investigations into January 6th, the relationship between civil rights activists and law enforcement, and the ongoing work to preserve reproductive and voting rights. Plus, how does DOJ make decisions around what kind of information to share with the public?
In a segment of the interview exclusively for CAFE Insiders, Gupta speaks about DOJ’s work to ensure safe prison conditions.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Meet the Associate Attorney General,” DOJ
“Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the First Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol,” DOJ, 1/5/22
“Justice Department Reaches Agreement with City of Springfield to Reform Police Department’s Unconstitutional Practices,” DOJ, 4/13/22
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4/26/2022 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
Up Against Putin (with Bill Browder)
Few people know more about Vladimir Putin — and his financial schemes — than Bill Browder. Browder, an investor and a political activist, is the architect of the Magnitsky Act, which allows the US government to sanction foreign nationals who have perpetrated human rights abuses. He joins Preet to discuss his new book, Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, State-Sponsored Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.
Plus, the federal case against the Brooklyn subway shooter, the utility of the Jan. 6 Committee’s referrals to DOJ, and a civics lesson on the US court system.
In the Insider bonus, Browder tells Preet what he really thinks about lawyers. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/up-against-putin-with-bill-browder/
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Attend Preet’s free live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams on 4/26.
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4/21/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 4/19: “The Devil Made Me Do It”
The January 6th Capitol attack, the Brooklyn subway shooting, and the indictment of since-resigned New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin are in the headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the SDNY indictment of former NY Lt. Gov. Benjamin on bribery and fraud charges for allegedly taking part in an illegal campaign fundraising scheme.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The obstruction of Congress conviction of a January 6th defendant who tried to blame former President Donald Trump for his actions; and
– The federal terrorism charge for the Brooklyn subway shooting.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards
Attend Preet’s live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams
“The Chauvin Prosecutors (with Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher),” Stay Tuned with Preet, 5/6/21
United States v. Brian Benjamin, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, indictment, 4/12/22
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4/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
The Price and Politics of Oil (with Daniel Yergin)
Gas prices remain volatile in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Preet speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin about how that conflict is impacting the global energy market, the future of electric cars, the shale revolution in the U.S., and the time Vladimir Putin raised his voice to Yergin at a conference in St. Petersburg.
Plus, updates on the January 6th committee’s effectiveness, slow movement from DOJ, and a civics lesson on federal grand juries.
In the Insider bonus, Daniel Yergin discusses whether individual nations can become self-sufficient energy producers and the responsibility of oil and gas giants to help lessen climate change. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/price-politics-oil-with-daniel-yergin/
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4/14/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 4/12: Kidnapping & Contempt
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Steve Bannon are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down a Michigan jury’s acquittal of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Whitmer in 2020.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The court filing in which Attorney General James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to provide documents in her investigation into Trump’s business dealings;
– A federal judge’s decision to preclude Bannon from arguing at his contempt of Congress criminal trial that he was following the advice of his lawyer when he failed to comply with a January 6th Committee subpoena; and
– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards
United States v. Adam Fox et al., U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, indictment, 10/6/20
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4/12/2022 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Stay Tuned Live ft. Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, & Alexander Vindman
In a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times.
This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/stay-tuned-live-ft-ben-stiller-garry-kasparov-alexander-vindman/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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4/11/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Foreign & Domestic Wars (with David Frum)
David Frum, the Atlantic staff writer and longtime conservative commentator, joins Preet for a conversation about the political impact of the war in Ukraine on the US, the rise of congressional internet celebrities, and the strength of Trump’s message heading into 2024.
Plus, the House is considering a ban on congressional stock trading, and there’s news from the January 6th Committee’s investigation.
In the Insider bonus, Frum addresses Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress and a prediction he made during Trump’s second impeachment hearing. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/foreign-domestic-wars-with-david-frum/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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4/7/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 4/5: DOJ Pressure & January 6th
The January 6th Committee, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Jared Kushner are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down reports indicating that the Department of Justice is expanding the January 6th investigations to include people who funded and planned that day’s events. They also discuss the likelihood that Garland feels pressure from the Committee to intensify investigations.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ about former President Donald Trump;
– The forthcoming House vote on whether to hold former Trump aides Dan Scavino & Peter Navarro in contempt for defying Committee subpoenas;
– The Committee’s recent meeting with Jared Kushner; and
– The reports indicating that the Committee will not issue subpoenas to members of Congress.
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Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards
“Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe to look at rally prep, financing,” WaPo, 3/30/22
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4/5/2022 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Procrastination, Polarization & Politics (with Tim Urban)
Tim Urban is the author of the immensely popular blog “Wait But Why.” He writes about things like artificial intelligence, human psychology, relationships, and other topics that pique his curiosity. Preet speaks with Urban about what happens when we procrastinate, and the social consequences of political tribalism.
Plus, a new ruling from US District Judge David Carter that attorney-client privilege can't protect certain communications between Donald Trump and John Eastman. And, newly-released White House documents show a seven hour gap in Trump’s January 6th phone logs.
In the Insider bonus, Urban tells Preet why he thinks artificial intelligence is a more existential issue than climate change.
To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/procrastination-polarization-politics-with-tim-urban/
Tickets are still available for today’s live Stay Tuned show in New York City, featuring Lt Col Alexander Vindman (Ret.), Garry Kasparov, and Ben Stiller. You can buy them here.
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3/31/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 19 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/29: Trump Trouble & Thomas Texts (with Dan Goldman)
The January 6th Committee, John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas are making headlines this week.
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet.
In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Dan break down a federal judge’s determination that Trump likely committed crimes in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. They also discuss the impact this court decision might have on a potential criminal investigation into Trump and his allies.
In the full episode, Joyce and Dan discuss:
– The challenges associated with prosecuting Trump for his involvement in the insurrection;
– The texts Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, in which she pressed Meadows to help overturn the election results; and
– The reports that Jared Kushner will meet with the January 6th Committee later this week.
Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.): cafe.com/events
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)
John Eastman v. Benni Thompson et al., U.S. District Court Central District of California, order re privilege of documents dated January 4-7, 2021, 3/28/22
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3/29/2022 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
All Eyes on SCOTUS (with Jeffrey Rosen)
As the Senate Judiciary Committee holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Preet speaks with Jeffrey Rosen, the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and host of the NCC’s We the People podcast. One of the nation’s foremost experts on the Court, Rosen reacts to the hearings and breaks down some hot-button issues before the Court, including abortion rights and affirmative action.
Plus, the latest on the DOJ's case against Steve Bannon on charges of contempt of Congress.
In the Insider bonus, Rosen discusses his concerns about the increased politicization of the judiciary, and why he jokingly calls himself “the Harriet Miers of legal journalism.” To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/all-eyes-on-scotus-with-jeffrey-rosen/
Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (ret.), are available here.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Steve Bannon, and Hunter Biden are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the New York Times report that confirmed the authenticity of business emails that were obtained from Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020. The revelations are reportedly related to the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and international business dealings.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; and
– Steve Bannon’s court appearance in his contempt of Congress criminal case.
Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller & Garry Kasparov
“Hunter Biden Paid Tax Bill, but Broad Federal Investigation Continues,” NYT, 3/16/22
“Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails,” letter from former intelligence officials, 10/19/20
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3/22/2022 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Protest & Politics (with Cori Bush)
Rep. Cori Bush’s unusual path to Congress has included working as a pastor, a nurse, a teacher, and a Black Lives Matter activist in Ferguson, Missouri. Preet speaks with Bush about how her experiences have informed her politics, her fight to extend the eviction moratorium, and her defense of defunding the police.
Plus, has President Biden spoken with AG Merrick Garland about the Trump investigation? And, who — of all the people in the world — does Preet most want to trade places with?
In the Insider bonus, Rep. Bush discusses why she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the politics of compromise. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/protest-politics-with-cori-bush/
Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor, director, producer and U.N. Refugee Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller, and former world chess champion and Russia analyst Garry Kasparov, are available at cafe.com/events.
Listen/watch the latest edition of Office Hours, “Rap Music On Trial”: cafe.com/office-hours
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3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 3/15: DOJ Report Card
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco are making headlines this week. So are the January 6th Committee and the DOJ's new "KleptoCapture Task Force."
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the conviction of the first January 6th rioter to stand trial and the indictment of the leader of the Proud Boys on multiple charges relating to January 6th. They also break down the “obstruction of an official proceeding” statute that prosecutors are charging in many January 6th cases.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The completion of Merrick Garland’s first year as Attorney General;
– The lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee against the January 6th Committee seeking to block a subpoena relating to RNC email campaigns; and
– The launch of the Department of Justice’s “KleptoCapture Task Force” targeting Russian oligarchs who are supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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3/15/2022 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Politics from Washington to Kyiv (with Jonathan Karl)
As Russia moves further into Ukraine and the West responds to President Putin’s aggression, Preet is joined by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl to discuss the latest developments. Karl also breaks down the politics of the upcoming midterms and his scoop-heavy book, Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show.
Plus, a court hearing on former Trump attorney John Eastman’s refusal to comply with the January 6th Committee’s subpoenas, and the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation battle for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
In the Insider bonus, Karl talks about the time President Trump compared him to his teenage son, Barron. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/politics-from-washington-to-kyiv-with-jonathan-karl/
Join us live in NYC! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor, director, producer and U.N. Refugee Ambassador Ben Stiller, and chess Grandmaster and Russia analyst Garry Kasparov, are available at cafe.com/events.
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3/10/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 9 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 3/8: "Ticks & Turns"
Former President Donald Trump, the January 6th Committee, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and former Attorney General Bill Barr are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down new reporting that indicates that the Manhattan DA’s criminal investigation into Trump’s business dealings is unraveling with the recent resignations of the two lead prosecutors on the matter. Should the bar for bringing charges against a former president be higher?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– A new court filing in which the January 6th Committee argues that Trump and his allies may have committed crimes by seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election; and
– Barr’s new book and reputation rehabilitation tour.
Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller & Garry Kasparov
“How the Manhattan D.A.’s Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled,” NYT, 3/5/22
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3/9/2022 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
War in Ukraine & Free Speech in America (with Susan Glasser and Ira Glasser)
Preet speaks with New Yorker staff writer and CNN Global Affairs Analyst, Susan Glasser, about the latest developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Biden’s response in his first State of the Union address.
Then, Ira Glasser, the former executive director of the ACLU, joins Preet for a discussion about the state of free speech — and why the organization defends the rights of Neo-Nazis and Klansmen.
In the Insider bonus, Ira Glasser discusses the evolution of the ACLU and what happens in countries like Germany without the First Amendment. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/war-in-ukraine-free-speech-in-america-with-susan-glasser-ira-glasser/
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3/3/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 50 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/1: The Future of the Manhattan DA Trump Investigation
Russia, Ukraine, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignations of the two lead prosecutors in DA Bragg’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings. Why did they resign? What does this mean for the future of the investigation?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The Department of Justice’s role in combating potential cyberwarfare relating to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and
– President Joe Biden’s nomination of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
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“Bragg taps new attorney to head Trump investigation after two lead prosecutors quit,” WaPo, 2/24/22
“2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case’s Future,” NYT, 2/23/22
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3/1/2022 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Crisis in Ukraine (with Kimberly Marten)
As tensions flare between Ukraine and Russia, Preet interviews Kimberly Marten, an international security expert and political science professor at Barnard College, Columbia University.
Plus, a verdict in the federal trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/crisis-in-ukraine-with-kimberly-marten/
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Former President Donald Trump, the National Archives, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and special counsel John Durham are making headlines this week.
In a letter to Congress, the National Archives confirmed that Trump took classified materials to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss Trump’s mishandling of the classified documents, including the likelihood that the Department of Justice is investigating his conduct, and the probability that Trump or his staff will face charges.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– A court order for Trump and his children, Don Jr. and Ivanka, to sit for depositions as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s investigation into Trump’s business dealings; and
– Two new court filings from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §793 - Gathering, transmitting or losing defense information
18 U.S. Code §1924 - Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material
Letter from National Archives to Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, 2/18/22
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2/22/2022 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
What Is College Worth? (with Lee Bollinger)
Preet speaks with Columbia University President Lee Bollinger about the state of free speech on college campuses, and whether society places too much value in a college degree. (If you missed Part I on affirmative action, listen here.)
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on the metric system, Stephen Colbert, and why he chose not to resign as U.S. Attorney when Trump first took office.
And, a big announcement: On Thursday, March 31st, we’re bringing Stay Tuned to New York’s Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). It’s our first live, in-person show since the start of the pandemic. You can get your tickets here.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/what-is-college-worth-with-lee-bollinger/
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2/17/2022 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 2/15: “Better Than Therapy” (with Barb McQuade)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Barb McQuade guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss the reports that former President Donald Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the National Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act. They also break down Trump’s potential criminal liability for taking the documents, and the national security concerns surrounding mishandling classified materials.
In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss:
– The decision by Trump’s long-time accounting firm, Mazars USA, to cut ties with him in response to the New York Attorney General’s ongoing investigation into the Trump Organization; and
– The latest January 6th Committee developments, including the ongoing battle to compel John Eastman, the author of a memo outlining methods for Trump to overturn the election results, to comply with a subpoena, and reports that Rudy Giuliani is in communication with the committee.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
44 U.S. Code Chapter 22, Presidential Records
18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant
18 U.S. Code §1924 - Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material
18 U.S. Code §2071 - Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally
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2/15/2022 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Will SCOTUS Kill Affirmative Action? (with Lee Bollinger)
Should Trump be pardoned? And what’s taking SDNY’s investigation of Giuliani so long? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Lee Bollinger, the president of Columbia University and a leading First Amendment scholar. Bollinger is the named defendant in two landmark Supreme Court cases on affirmative action. Now, as the Court weighs banning the consideration of race in college admissions, Bollinger discusses the fragile future of affirmative action.
Stay tuned — Part II of Preet’s conversation with Bollinger will air next week. They’ll discuss free speech, and whether elite universities have too much money.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/will-scotus-kill-affirmative-action-with-lee-bollinger/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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2/10/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 2/8: "Trump Is Wrong"
Former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), and lawyer Michael Avenatti are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss reports that Trump took presidential documents to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the National Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act. They also break down the January 6th Committee’s efforts to compel witnesses to testify, including meeting with former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and holding former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The GOP’s classification of the January 6th attack as “legitimate political discourse”;
– The impact of Trump’s statement about pardoning January 6th rioters;
– The lawsuit filed by Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), a witness in Trump’s first impeachment, against Donald Trump Jr. & Rudy Giuliani for witness intimidation;
– The conviction of lawyer Michael Avenatti for defrauding his former client, Stormy Daniels.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
44 U.S. Code Chapter 22, Presidential Records
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2/8/2022 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Lonely at the Top (with Indra Nooyi)
What strategic factors does a prosecutor consider before bringing charges? What legal consequences could Trump face for the various statements he’s made regarding January 6th? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Indra Nooyi, the former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, who became the first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 500 company in 2006. Nooyi talks about the social responsibility of businesses, how she changed PepsiCo, and her journey to the top of corporate America.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/lonely-at-the-top-with-indra-nooyi/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Nooyi weighs in on whether the American dream still exists.
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, the January 6th Committee, and the federal hate crimes case against the men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss a judge’s decision to reject a plea deal in the federal hate crimes case against Arbery’s killers, who were already convicted of murder in a Georgia state case.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Justice Breyer’s retirement and President Biden’s forthcoming nomination of Breyer’s successor;
– The reported scheme to subvert the Electoral College process and put forth fake, pro-Trump electors from states Trump lost in the 2020 election;
– Trump saying he’d pardon January 6th rioters and his reported involvement in a scheme to seize voting machines following the 2020 election; and
– The January 6th Committee’s efforts to compel John Eastman, the author of a memo outlining methods for Trump to overturn the election results, to comply with a subpoena.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Convicting Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers (with ADA Linda Dunikoski),” Stay Tuned with Preet, 1/13/22
U.S. v. Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan, U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, indictment, 4/28/21
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2/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
CAFE Insider Special: Breyer Retires
In a special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, and reflect on his legacy. President Biden now faces the tough question of nominating Breyer’s replacement. Who will it be? What will the confirmation process look like? And what does it mean for the Court?
To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/breyer and sign up to receive an email with the link to the show.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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1/28/2022 • 52 seconds
Reflections of a Black Prosecutor (with Laura Coates)
Might Joe Manchin or Kyrsten Sinema switch parties? What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the January 6 Committee to obtain certain Trump White House documents? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Laura Coates, Senior Legal Analyst and anchor at CNN. They discuss Coates’ new book Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight For Fairness, the struggle to strengthen voting rights in America, and the time when Alex Trebek, the late former host of Jeopardy publicly suggested that she should be a top candidate to succeed him.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/reflections-of-a-black-prosecutor
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Coates a series of lightning round questions:
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, and David Kurlander.
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1/27/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 6 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 1/25: "The Kraken's Kraken"
Ivanka Trump, Bill Barr, and Sidney Powell are back in the news. Meanwhile, multiple investigations into Donald Trump — in both New York state and Georgia — are ramping up.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down a draft executive order to seize voting machines and appoint a special counsel to probe the 2020 election, which was reportedly included in a tranche of Trump White House documents released to the January 6th committee following a Supreme Court order. They also discuss former Attorney General Bill Barr’s reported conversations with the committee.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Subpoenas issued by the January 6th committee to Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, and Sidney Powell;
– The committee’s request to interview Ivanka Trump;
– New York Attorney General Letitia James’s motion to compel Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump to testify as part of a civil investigation into whether Trump overvalued his properties; and
– The forthcoming impaneling of a special grand jury in the Georgia investigation into Trump’s alleged election interference.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Presidential Findings to Preserve Collect and Analyze National Security Information Regarding the 2020 General Election,” draft executive order, 12/16/20
“Read the never-issued Trump order that would have seized voting machines,” Politico, 1/21/22
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1/25/2022 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Unpacking The Russian Threat (with Masha Gessen)
What do the January 6 Committee’s subpoenas to Rudy Giuliani and other Trump lawyers say about the progress of the investigation? What did we learn from New York AG Letitia James’ late-night court filing accusing the Trump family of “fraudulent or misleading” practices? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Masha Gessen, author and staff writer at The New Yorker. They discuss the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the motivation behind President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to grab power across Eastern Europe, and the dismantling of democratic forces in both Russia and the U.S.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/unpacking-the-russian-threat-with-masha-gessen/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Gessen a series of lightning round questions:
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, and David Kurlander.
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The Texas synagogue hostage situation, Aafia Siddiqui’s conviction, seditious conspiracy charges against the Oath Keepers, House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, and Rep. Matt Gaetz are making headlines this week.
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the FBI’s response to the hostage situation and the demand made by the hostage-taker that Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui be released from federal prison, where she is serving an 86-year sentence for attempts to murder American military and FBI officials. Preet oversaw Siddiqui’s 2010 prosecution as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:
– the first seditious conspiracy charges brought by federal prosecutors stemming from the January 6th attack against the leader and members of the Oath Keepers;
– House minority leader Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to comply with the January 6th committee’s request to be interviewed; and
– Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend’s reported testimony before a federal grand jury as part of an ongoing sex crimes investigation into the congressman.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton & Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Aafia Siddiqui Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court Of Attempting To Murder U.S. Nationals In Afghanistan And Six Additional Charges,” SDNY, 2010
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1/18/2022 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Convicting Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers (with ADA Linda Dunikoski)
Linda Dunikoski, the Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Cobb County DA’s Office who served as the lead prosecutor in the trial of the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, speaks with Preet about the case.
Dunikoski discusses several of her key strategic choices, including why she decided not to emphasize Arbery’s race to the jury. She also talks about her relationship to the Arbery family and her reaction when defense counsel used the phrase “long-dirty toenails” to describe Arbery’s appearance the day he was killed.
Preet concludes the episode with his remembrance of Oscar-winning actor and director Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6th at the age of 94.
For references, supplemental materials, and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/convicting-ahmaud-arberys-killers-with-ada-linda-dunikoski/
In the Insider Bonus, Preet asks Dunikoski what part of trial she most enjoys and whether she has any trial superstitions. To listen, become a member: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-13-linda-dunikoski/
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland, the January 6th committee, former President Donald Trump, and Fox News host Sean Hannity are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the likelihood that Trump becomes Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2023 if Republicans take control of the chamber after the midterm election.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that the DOJ is investigating instigators of the January 6th attack, and react to Attorney General Garland’s speech about the Department’s approach to the investigations. They also break down the January 6th committee’s letter to Fox News host Sean Hannity asking him to voluntarily answer questions before the committee, and the significance of the forthcoming public committee hearings.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Note From Preet: Hype,” CAFE, 9/30/21
U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 2
House Practice: A Guide to the Rules, Precedents and Procedures of the House, CHAPTER 34 - OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, Sec. 3. Election
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1/11/2022 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
The Fate of the World in 2022 (with Ian Bremmer)
What happens to the January 6th Committee’s investigation if Democrats lose the House in November? What does it mean that Don Jr. and Ivanka Trump have been subpoenaed by the New York AG? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Ian Bremmer, Founder and President of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk and research firm. They discuss Eurasia’s annual top global risks report and assess the most alarming political and economic areas for concern in 2022.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-fate-of-the-world-in-2022-with-ian-bremmer
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Bremmer a series of lightning round questions: cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-6-ian-bremmer
Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner ; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, and David Kurlander.
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1/6/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 1/4: “It’s Not Squash”
The one-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, the NY Attorney General’s and Manhattan District Attorney’s investigations into Trump’s business dealings, and the Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell convictions are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the likelihood that the instigators of the January 6th attack, including former President Donald Trump, will be held accountable.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss former Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s departure from office without bringing further charges in his investigation into Trump’s business dealings, subpoenas issued to Trump’s children by NY Attorney General Letitia James, Elizabeth Holmes’s conviction for defrauding investors through her now-defunct blood testing startup Theranos, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction for sex-trafficking teenage girls on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump v. Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Supreme Court, brief in opposition, 12/30/21
Donald J. Trump v. Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Supreme Court, petition for writ of certiorari, 12/23/21
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1/4/2022 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Remembering Harry Reid
In honor of the late Harry Reid, who died December 28, 2021, a broadcast of Preet's interview with the former Nevada Senator, who rose from humble beginnings in the mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, to become one of the most consequential Senate Majority Leaders in American history. The interview originally aired on February 7th, 2019. The episode begins with Preet’s reflection on the life and legacy of Senator Reid, recorded after hearing the news of his death.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/remembering-harry-reid/
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
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1/1/2022 • 47 minutes, 5 seconds
Hindsight Is 2021
Another year. An insurrection. A new president. A continuing global pandemic. Disheartening Supreme Court cases. Historic trials and verdicts. Moments of horror, and moments of pride. In this episode, Preet looks back on some of his conversations on Stay Tuned and the CAFE Insider podcast that defined this complicated, hard, and at-times-hopeful year.
All of us at CAFE wish you a happy New Year, and look forward to coming back stronger in 2022. Thank you for supporting and engaging with our work. We’ll keep bringing you new shows, conversations, and ideas at the intersection of law and politics. The news doesn’t stop, and neither will we. Stay Tuned.
To listen to full episodes of CAFE Insider, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: CAFE.com
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy, Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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12/29/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Roger McNamee and Joyce Vance)
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast recorded on November 16, Joyce speaks with prominent technology investor Roger McNamee. CAFE Insider is usually behind the paywall, but we’re taking it down for this episode due to popular demand.
The conversation centers around the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when McNamee confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election. They also discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies.
What’s McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media? Why does McNamee consider himself an “accidental investor” after first setting out to become a musician? We get into these questions and more.
To get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/facebook-unheeded-advice-with-roger-mcnamee-and-joyce-vance/
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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12/22/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
The Reality-Based Community (with Jonathan Capehart)
If Bannon and Meadows are convicted, what kind of sentences would they face? Could the January 6th Committee come to conclusions without interviewing particular witnesses? Preet addresses those questions from listeners, including one with a not-so-cheery answer: What is he most concerned about heading into 2022?
Then, Preet interviews Jonathan Capehart, opinion writer at the Washington Post and the host of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-reality-based-community-with-jonathan-capehart/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Capehart answers a lightning round of questions.
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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12/16/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 12/14: PowerPoint Coup
The January 6th committee, Mark Meadows, and the future of abortion are making the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s efforts to avoid complying with a subpoena from the January 6th committee. They also break down the information Meadows supplied to the committee, including a PowerPoint presentation that was shared among Trump allies, which shows the drastic measures that members of Trump's orbit were considering to overturn the 2020 election results.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court decision that left in place SB8, the Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks of gestation. They also discuss the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision to order the release of Trump White House documents to the January 6th committee.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Resolution Recommending That The House Of Representatives Find Mark Randall Meadows In Contempt Of Congress For Refusal To Comply With A Subpoena Duly Issued By The Select Committee To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The United States Capitol,” House select committee, 12/13/21
Andrew Feinberg tweets, 12/9/21
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12/14/2021 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Politics as Activism (with Pramila Jayapal)
What role does the support staff play during government investigations and prosecutions? What is the scope of protections granted by the 5th Amendment? Preet answers listener questions.
Then, Preet interviews Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle, the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/politics-as-activism-with-pramila-jayapal/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Jayapal answers a lightning round of questions.
The CAFE merch store is now open! Head to cafe.com/shop for some holiday favorites.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
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12/9/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 12/7: Stare Decisis Stench
Supreme Court abortion oral arguments, the January 6th committee, and the Oxford High School shooting are making the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down oral arguments in the high-profile abortion case in which Mississippi is asking the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Will the Court uphold the Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation? Is Roe dead?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments from the January 6th committee investigation: Mark Meadows’s decision to stop cooperating with the committee, and Jeffrey Clark’s and John Eastman’s invocations of the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination. They also break down the manslaughter charges brought against the parents of Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, oral argument transcript, 12/1/21
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1992
Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973
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12/8/2021 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
College Cartels and Facebook Follies (with Scott Galloway)
Preet answers listener questions about Michael Cohen’s assertion that former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is “not the key” to the Manhattan DA’s investigation. He also addresses the news that former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows has decided to cooperate with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack.
Then, Preet interviews Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. They talk about how the pandemic has changed the nature of work, the cartel-like behavior exhibited by elite higher ed institutions, and what to do about Facebook.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/college-cartels-and-facebook-follies-with-scott-galloway/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Galloway answers a lightning round of questions.
The CAFE merch store is now open! Head to cafe.com/shop for some holiday favorites.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
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12/2/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 50 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 11/30: Spatchcocking
The Ahmaud Arbery murder, the Supreme Court abortion cases, and the Ghislaine Maxwell trial are making the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the murder convictions for the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, the potential issues the defense could raise on appeal, and the pending federal hate crime charges against the men.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the forthcoming Supreme Court oral argument in a high-profile abortion case in which Mississippi is asking the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the start of the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial, and the potential contempt of Congress referrals for people who defy January 6th House investigation subpoenas, such as former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
United States v. Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan, U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, indictment, 4/28/21
Georgia v. Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael, and William Bryan, Glynn County Superior Court, indictment, 6/24/20
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11/30/2021 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Inside the Fight for Democracy (with Adam Schiff)
Preet interviewed Rep. Adam Schiff for a live event at Cooper Union in New York City on Monday, November 22nd. Schiff, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead manager in the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump, is out with a book called Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/inside-the-fight-for-democracy-with-adam-schiff/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Schiff discusses his affinity for the Kennedy family and weighs in on his favorite kind of pizza.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan.
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11/24/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 8 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 11/23: Vigilantes
Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal and the Ahmaud Arbery killing trial are making the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the strength of Rittenhouse’s self-defense arguments and the rise of vigilantism.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the impact of video evidence at the Rittenhouse trial and the judge’s handling of the case, which has attracted some controversy. They also discuss the latest developments in the trial for the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery: the implications of Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law, the strength of the prosecutor’s closing arguments, and the meritless comment made by a defense attorney about the presence of Black clergy members in the courtroom.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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11/23/2021 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
A Danger to Ourselves (with Tom Nichols)
Preet answers listener questions about why Steve Bannon wasn’t immediately arrested after being indicted, whether the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial acted inappropriately, and the likelihood of a civil war in the United States.
Then, Preet interviews Tom Nichols, a professor of international affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and the author of a new book, Our Own Worst Enemy, which raises a new theory about the rise of anti-democratic movements: that our own narcissism is at fault.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/a-danger-to-ourselves-with-tom-nichols/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Nichols a series of lightning round questions.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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11/18/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/17: Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Joyce Vance and Roger McNamee)
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce asks prominent technology investor Roger McNamee about the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when he confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election.
In the full episode, they discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies. They also dig into McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media, and why McNamee considers himself an “accidental investor” after first setting out to become a musician.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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11/17/2021 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/15: Bannon Indicted, Again
Head to cafe.com/news to receive a link to listen to a new special episode of CAFE Insider. Preet and Joyce discuss the news that a federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6th insurrection.
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11/15/2021 • 1 minute, 23 seconds
30 Years Later (with Anita Hill)
Preet answers a listener’s question about a federal judge’s ruling denying former President Trump’s claim of executive privilege to block the release of his administration’s documents concerning the January 6th insurrection.
Then, Preet interviews Anita Hill, a professor at Brandeis University and the author of Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/30-years-later-with-anita-hill/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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11/11/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 10 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 11/9: Quiet Riot
Ahmaud Arbery killing trial and a new Durham probe indictment are making the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss jury selection issues in the trial of the three men who are charged with killing Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, in 2020. They also break down the grand jury indictment in the Durham probe of Igor Danchenko, a Russian analyst who contributed to the Steele Dossier, on charges of lying to the FBI.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss opening statements and self-defense arguments in the Arbery killing trial. They also break down the latest developments in the House select committee’s investigation into the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol: new subpoenas for Trump allies John Eastman and Michael Flynn, former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s refusal to answer questions before the committee, and Trump’s lawsuit to prevent the release of documents subpoenaed by the committee.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
United States v. Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan, U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, indictment, 4/28/21
United States v. Igor Danchenko, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, indictment, 11/3/21
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11/9/2021 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
A City from Scratch? (with Marc Lore)
Preet answers listener questions about the timeline for indicting Steve Bannon and the new revelations about John Eastman, an attorney for then-President Trump, who authored two memos on how Joe Biden could be denied victory in the presidential election. Plus, a question from a former Stay Tuned guest.
Then, Preet interviews Marc Lore, entrepreneur and longtime Bharara family friend, about his ambitious plan to create a new city from the ground up.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/a-city-from-scratch-with-marc-lore/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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11/4/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 11/2: "Some Geniuses"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to SB8, the Texas law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected at around six weeks of gestation.
In the full episode, they discuss a series of reports that revealed damaging information from Facebook’s internal documents, which were leaked by former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen. The documents show, among other things, that Facebook ignored the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election and QAnon, that it refused to share with policymakers its trove of research on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and that Instagram is having a harmful impact on teenagers.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court, oral argument audio, 11/1/21
United States v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, oral argument audio, 11/1/21
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11/2/2021 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
A Warning for America (with Dr. Fiona Hill)
Preet answers listener questions about the timeline of the January 6th insurrection prosecutions, how DOJ will decide whether to prosecute Steven Bannon, and whether the pardon shields Bannon from prosecution.
Then, Preet interviews Dr. Fiona Hill about her new book, There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century. A foreign policy expert at the Brookings Institution, Hill served as the Trump administration’s top Russia advisor from 2017 to 2019. She gained national attention for her testimony before the House Intelligence Committee in Trump’s first impeachment.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/a-warning-for-america-with-dr-fiona-hill/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Hill answers a series of lightning round questions, including what she thinks of her fellow impeachment witnesses.
Listen to the season finale of CAFE’s new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. Binge the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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10/28/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 20 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/26: What Will Happen to Steve Bannon?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to leave in place Texas’s restrictive abortion law and to schedule emergency oral argument for next week in DOJ’s challenge to the law. The Court will determine whether the federal government has standing to sue Texas to block enforcement of the law and whether Texas can deputize private citizens to enforce the law.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the House’s vote to hold former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a subpoena to testify in the January 6th attack investigation, and the start of jury selection in the trial of the three men who stand charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCE:
United States v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, order & dissent, 10/22/21
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10/26/2021 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
The Activist Rock Star (with Steven Van Zandt)
Preet answers a listener question about reports that former President Trump was deposed on Monday as part of a lawsuit alleging that his security guards attacked protesters outside of Trump Tower in 2015. He also addresses what will happen if Steve Bannon is held in criminal contempt of Congress. Plus, some thoughts on steakhouses.
Then, Preet interviews Steven Van Zandt, aka “Little Steven,” an actor and musician best known as the guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Van Zandt, who also played mobster Silvio Dante on HBO’s The Sopranos, is out with a new memoir, Unrequited Infatuations. He opens up about his relationship with Springsteen, his path to an acting career, and how he became involved in the anti-apartheid movement.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-activist-rock-star-with-steven-van-zandt/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Steven talks about the state of rock and roll and answers a series of lightning round questions.: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-21-steven-van-zandt/
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Listen to the season finale of CAFE’s new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. Binge the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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10/21/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 15 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 10/19: Trump v. January 6th Committee
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss former president Trump’s lawsuit that seeks to block the release of documents to the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down other developments in the January 6th investigation, including a potential criminal contempt of Congress charge against former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena, and the committee’s subpoena of former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark. They also discuss DOJ’s appeal to the Supreme Court asking the justices to reinstate a temporary ban on enforcement of Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Trump v. Thompson, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, complaint, 10/18/21
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10/19/2021 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
The Philanthropy Paradox (with Darren Walker)
Preet answers listener questions about whether the House Select Committee On the January 6th Attack can enforce its subpoena of former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and the concerns about “the slow-moving coup,” described by comedian Bill Maher. Plus, does a certain Supreme Court justice listen to Stay Tuned?
Then, Preet interviews Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, about inequality, upward mobility, and the complicated power of philanthropy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-philanthropy-paradox-with-darren-walker/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Walker a series of lightning round questions.
Listen to the season finale of CAFE’s new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. Binge the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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10/14/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 10/12: Extraordinary Measures
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in the Department of Justice’s challenge to Texas’s restrictive abortion law: the district court order temporarily blocking enforcement of the law, the Fifth Circuit’s reinstatement of the law, and DOJ’s latest court filing challenging the Fifth Circuit’s ruling.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the indications that former Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon plans to defy the subpoena to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. They also break down the Senate Judiciary Committee’s report that revealed new details about former President Trump’s efforts to pressure DOJ officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
United States v. Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, opposition to motions for a stay pending appeal, 10/11/21
United States v. Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, order, 10/8/21
United States v. Texas, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, order, 10/6/21
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10/12/2021 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Election Truths & Lies (with Chris Krebs)
Preet answers a listener question about the request made by Joel Greenberg, an associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, to delay his sentencing so he can continue cooperating with the government in a sex trafficking probe. He also answers questions about the DOJ’s announcement that it is reviewing its decision not to prosecute the FBI agents who mishandled the investigation into the disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, and the recent Facebook outage.
Then, Preet interviews Chris Krebs, the former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, who was fired by former President Trump after calling the 2020 election the “most secure in history.”
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/election-truths-lies-with-chris-krebs/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Krebs a series of lightning round questions.
Listen to CAFE’s new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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10/7/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 10/5: Irreparable Harm: Abortion, Insurrection, and the Kitchen Sink
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the subpoenas issued by the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. They also break down the mechanisms for compelling Congressional testimony and for holding someone accountable for defying a subpoena.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments regarding reproductive rights, including the Department of Justice’s emergency request to block Texas’s restrictive abortion law, and the forthcoming Supreme Court case where the state of Mississippi has asked the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Note From Elie: Contempt of Congress Prosecutions are Necessary but Fraught,” CAFE, 10/1/21
2 U.S. Code §192 - Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers
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10/5/2021 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Regulating Crypto (with SEC Chair Gary Gensler)
In this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the workings of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, among other things, the overlapping jurisdiction of the SEC and U.S. attorney offices, and the difference between criminal and civil securities fraud.
Then, Preet interviews SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Gensler has been at the forefront of financial policymaking for decades, including stints as the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and as an aide to Senator Paul Sarbanes. Most recently, Gensler was a professor of global economics and management at MIT, where he taught a class on blockchain technology. Preet’s conversation with Gensler, which took place on Monday, September 27th, before a live audience at the Code Conference in Los Angeles, covers the hotly debated issues around regulating cryptocurrencies, the future of SPACs, and SEC initiatives to combat the climate crisis.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Gensler answers questions from the audience at the conference.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to CAFE.com.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producer: Jake Kaplan.
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9/30/2021 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
Fighting for Immigrants (with Joyce Vance & Lee Gelernt)
On this special episode of CAFE Insider, Joyce Vance interviews Lee Gelernt, the Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project.
Gelernt is one of the country’s leading civil rights lawyers. During the Trump administration, he filed lawsuits challenging the White House’s most draconian immigration policies, including the ban on individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries and the family separation policy at the border. Now, Gelernt is actively litigating a case against the Biden administration for its use of a Trump-era public health policy to expel migrants at the border.
To hear Joyce’s full conversation with Gelernt, where he discusses the status of the Trump administration’s border separation policy and reflects on national security law in the wake of 9/11, become a member of CAFE Insider and get the first two weeks free: www.cafe.com/insider
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producer
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9/28/2021 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds
An Optimist's Eye (with Bina Venkataraman)
Stay Tuned turns four! Preet answers listener questions about our anniversary, the possibility of fresh indictments in the Manhattan DA’s criminal investigation of the Trump Organization, the Elizabeth Holmes trial, and...pumpkin spice lattes.
Then, Preet interviews Bina Venkataraman, the editorial page editor of The Boston Globe and former senior climate advisor in the Obama administration, about her book, The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/an-optimists-eye-with-bina-venkataraman/
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet invites Bina to a lightning round of questions.
Listen to our new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of biotech company Theranos.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the second indictment stemming from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe. They also discuss the first lawsuits brought under Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or television
18 U.S. Code §1349 - Attempt and conspiracy
United States v. Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, U.S. District Court Northern District of California, third superseding indictment, 7/28/20
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9/21/2021 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Up Against the Mob: The Cooperator
Up Against the Mob is CAFE’s new six-episode series, hosted by former prosecutor Elie Honig, that lifts the veil on the world of the mafia and law enforcement’s efforts to bring mobsters to justice.
Episode 1 tells the story of Michael Visconti. Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Visconti decided to leave the mafia and become a cooperating government witness. Visconti opens up to Elie Honig about his life and rise in the mob — how he first got mixed up with the mafia, the violent crimes he committed, and his decision to flip against his mob “family.”
In the bonus episode for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the first episode of Up Against the Mob. Become an Insider at cafe.com/Insider and enter code MOB for 50% off the annual membership price.
Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy; Composer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan.
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9/20/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Muhammad Ali and Our Times (with Ken Burns)
Preet answers listener questions about the damages provision in the new restrictive Texas abortion law, the point of ethical reprimands against members of Congress, and the best Indian restaurant in New Jersey.
Then, Preet interviews celebrated documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his new 8-hour documentary, Muhammad Ali. Burns has been changing how we think about America for over four decades, offering magisterial works on subjects ranging from the Civil War, to baseball, to jazz. Preet talks to Burns about the legendary Ali and what his tragic and triumphant life can teach us about our current moment. Muhammad Ali premieres on PBS this Sunday, September 19th at 8PM ET.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/muhammad-ali-and-our-times
Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Burns discusses how he selects his film subjects.
Listen to our new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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9/16/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 43 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 9/14: State (Malef)actors
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss DOJ’s lawsuit challenging Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down President Biden’s latest COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal workers and businesses.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Texas S.B. 8 - Texas Heartbeat Act
U.S. v. Texas, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, complaint, 9/9/21
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9/14/2021 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
20 Years After 9/11 (with Jeh Johnson)
Preet answers listener questions about Texas’s new restrictive abortion law, and the wire fraud charges against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
Then, Preet is joined by Jeh Johnson, who served as Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama. On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Preet and Johnson reflect on their memories of that day, how the United States responded, and the state of our national security today.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/20-years-after-9-11-with-jeh-johnson/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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9/9/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 9/7: The Bounty on Roe
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court order rejecting a request to block Texas’s new restrictive abortion law from going into effect. They also break down the justices’ dissents, and conservative media’s response to the order.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the ways in which the Texas law restricts abortion rights, the workings of the Court’s shadow docket, and the proposed legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Up Against The Mob, CAFE
Texas S.B. 8 - Texas Heartbeat Act
Whole Women’s Health v. Judge Austin Reeve Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court, order & dissents, 9/1/21
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9/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
An Honest Afghanistan Conversation (with Ian Bremmer)
Preet answers listener questions about whether the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attacks can subpoena the records of sitting members of Congress. He also weighs in on the sanctions facing Sidney Powell and the other pro-Trump “Kraken” lawyers, who attempted to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
Then, Preet discusses Afghanistan with Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk consultancy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/an-honest-afghanistan-conversation-with-ian-bremmer/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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9/2/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 8/31: Courts & Kraken
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court order upholding a district court’s decision to require the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the Trump-era “remain in Mexico” immigration policy.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court order effectively blocking the CDC’s federal eviction moratorium. They also discuss the sanctions imposed on the so-called “Kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell, and other attorneys, for filing a conspiracy-driven lawsuit challenging the validity of the 2020 presidential election.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Biden v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, order, 8/24/21
Texas v. Biden, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, opinion, 8/19/21
Texas v. Biden, U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, opinion, 8/13/21
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8/31/2021 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
Facing Off with Facebook (with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter)
Preet addresses some unusual listener questions. Then, he interviews Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission, about consumer protection and the future of Big Tech.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/facing-off-with-facebook/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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8/26/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 13 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 8/24: Covid Court
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the legality of vaccine mandates.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down current legal challenges to vaccine mandates, and the legality of the CDC’s new eviction moratorium. They also break down whether double jeopardy protections preclude the new charges the Manhattan DA has brought against Ken Kurson, Jared Kushner’s close friend and a Trump pardon recipient, who stands accused of cyberstalking his ex-wife.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Zucht v. King, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1922
Jacobson v. Massachusetts, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1905
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8/24/2021 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
From Kabul to Covid (with Catherine Rampell)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about what happens to Andrew Cuomo’s $18 million campaign war chest now that the Governor has resigned.
Then, Preet interviews Washington Post opinion columnist Catherine Rampell about the United States’ exit from Afghanistan, vaccine mandates, and the state of the economy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/from-kabul-to-covid-with-catherine-rampell/
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Rampell discusses why economics is so confusing for lay people, and whether she enjoyed her time as a theater critic.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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8/19/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/17: On the Ground in Kabul (with Richard Engel)
With Joyce away this week, Preet speaks with NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, who is reporting on the unfolding crisis on the ground in Afghanistan. Speaking from the airport in Kabul, Engel gives an update on the status of the U.S. military’s evacuation effort as the Taliban solidifies control of the country. And he doesn't mince words.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Remarks by President Biden on Afghanistan,” Biden Administration, 8/16/21
Richard Engel, Twitter
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8/17/2021 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Do Parties Have Souls? (with Edward-Isaac Dovere)
Preet answers listener questions about former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s attempts to undermine the 2020 election, and Andrew Cuomo’s resignation.
Then, Preet interviews Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/do-parties-have-souls-with-edward-isaac-dovere/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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8/12/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/10: Cuomo Quits
On this free episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce react to the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and break down the report on Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment issued by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. They also discuss reporting from the New Yorker’s Ronan Farrow that details a previously-undisclosed 2014 phone call that Cuomo made to the Obama White House regarding Preet and SDNY’s investigation into corruption in Albany.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Report of Investigation Into Allegations of Sexual Harassment by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo,” NY Attorney General report, 8/3/21
“Response to Special Investigators’ Report,” Executive Chamber attorney Paul Fishman letter, 8/4/21
“Andrew Cuomo’s War Against a Federal Prosecutor,” The New Yorker, 8/10/21
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8/10/2021 • 38 minutes, 33 seconds
"A Flaw in Human Judgment" (with Daniel Kahneman)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the New York AG’s report on the sexual misconduct allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Then, Preet interviews renowned psychologist Dr. Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics that recognized his groundbreaking research on human rationality. He joins Preet to discuss his newest book, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment, co-authored with Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/a-flaw-in-human-judgment-with-daniel-kahneman/
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Kahneman discusses winning the Nobel Prize and whether lucky people exist.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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8/5/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 32 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 8/3: “Just Say the Election Was Corrupt”
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that former President Donald Trump exerted pressure on DOJ officials to declare the 2020 election “corrupt” and to overturn the results, as revealed in newly-released notes taken by former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue during a phone call with Trump.
In the full episode, they discuss the first hearing held by the House select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the Department of Justice’s refusal to defend Rep. Mo Brooks in a civil lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell that accuses Brooks of inciting the riot.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §610 - Coercion of political activity
Acting DAG Richard Donoghue handwritten notes, 12/27/20
“Committee Obtains Key Evidence of President Trump’s Attempts to Overturn the 2020 Election,” House Committee on Oversight and Reform, 7/30/21
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8/3/2021 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Infrastructure Speak (with Pete Buttigieg)
It’s Infrastructure Week at CAFE!
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the House Select Committee’s first hearing on the January 6th insurrection, and the Office of Legal Counsel’s recent opinion on vaccine mandates.
Then, Preet interviews Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s efforts to pass infrastructure legislation.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/infrastructure-speak-with-pete-buttigieg/
Interested in the history of American infrastructure? Check out this week’s episode of our new history podcast, Now & Then, on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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7/29/2021 • 59 minutes, 22 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/27: Will SCOTUS Overturn Roe?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down Mississippi’s legal brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
In the full episode, they discuss Trump ally Tom Barrack’s indictment on charges of illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, and the first felony sentence for a Jan. 6th Capitol rioter.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, brief for petitioners, 7/22/21
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, amicus brief of Senators Hawley, Lee, and Cruz, 7/26/21
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7/27/2021 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Nixon and Trump (with Kurt Andersen)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “Nixon and Trump,” Preet answers listener questions about the investigation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment, Cuomo’s potential role in spreading false rumors that Preet is running for New York governor, and the indictment of Trump ally Thomas Barrack.
Then, Preet interviews Kurt Andersen, the host of the new podcast Nixon at War. They discuss Nixon’s psychology, the links between Watergate and the Vietnam War, and the use of an iconic expletive in the New York Times.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/nixon-and-trump-with-kurt-andersen
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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7/22/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 32 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/20: Protecting the Press
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the new DOJ guidance that limits when prosecutors can secretly obtain reporters’ phone and email records.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the inspector general report that criticizes the FBI for failing to pursue sex-abuse charges against former USA gymnastics team national doctor Larry Nassar, and a federal judge’s decision to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from admitting new applicants to the DACA program.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
“Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Information From, or Records of, Members of the News Media,” Attorney General memo, 7/19/21
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7/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
The Pragmatic Progressive (with Rep. Ritchie Torres)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the pro-Trump “Kraken” lawyers facing sanctions in a Michigan court over their lawsuits seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Preet also addresses questions about studying for the Bar exam, and the effectiveness of subpoenas during the Trump era.
Then, Preet interviews Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), the freshman Democratic congressperson representing the South Bronx.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Torres talks about New York City politics and the recent Democratic mayoral primary.
Watch the Live Taping of Now & Then at 6:30 PM EST on Thursday July 15th. It’ll be livestreamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAFE
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-pragmatic-progressive-with-rep-ritchie-torres/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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7/15/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 4 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/13: Trump Goes to Court
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down former President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google, claiming that the platforms are censoring conservatives. They also discuss ethical obligations of attorneys in light of Trump’s many lawsuits, including those challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision in Brnovich v. DNC, and Michael Avenatti’s prison sentence for an extortion scheme against Nike.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
47 U.S. Code §230 - Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive material
Donald Trump et. al. v. Facebook and Mark Zuckerburg, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, complaint, 7/7/21
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7/13/2021 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Barr the Enabler (with Elie Honig)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the latest developments in the case against an associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, why Bill Cosby is not facing federal charges following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to overturn his conviction, and the joy of seeing Bruce Springsteen perform over the weekend with his son.
Then, Preet interviews former prosecutor (and current CAFE contributor) Elie Honig about his new book, Hatchet Man, a deep-dive on the tenure of former Attorney General Bill Barr. They also discuss the DOJ under new AG Merrick Garland and the recent indictment of business entities under the Trump organization umbrella and CFO, Allen Weisselberg.
For show notes and a transcript to the episode, head to our website: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/barr-the-enabler-with-elie-honig/
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders where Preet and Elie discuss both the challenge and satisfaction of commenting on breaking news in their role as CNN legal analysts.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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7/8/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 7/6: To Flip or Not to Flip
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the grand jury indictment of two entities within the Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg for an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme.
In the full episode, they discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
The People of the State of New York v. The Trump Corporation et al., NY Supreme Court New York County, indictment, 7/1/21
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7/7/2021 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Beyond Magic (with Derek DelGaudio)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about hiring practices at the SDNY, how to be an effective leader, and what he’s learned about interviewing from hosting Stay Tuned.
Then, Preet interviews Derek DelGaudio, an interdisciplinary artist and magician, about his new memoir, AMORALMAN: A True Story and Other Lies. The two spoke for a Miami Book Fair event on April 17, 2021.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where DelGaudio discusses what he learned about justice from growing up with a lesbian mother.
Listen to Now & Then, the new weekly CAFE podcast hosted by the award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The first five episodes are out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, visit our website: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/beyond-magic-with-derek-delgaudio/
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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7/1/2021 • 53 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/29: Trump, Giuliani & Barr
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance while Preet is on vacation. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet. In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Dan break down the reports that Manhattan DA Cy Vance is close to bringing charges against the Trump Organization.
In the full episode, they discuss the suspension of Rudy Giuliani’s law license, and assess the fairness of the sentence Derek Chauvin received for murdering George Floyd.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
NY Penal Law §20.20 - Criminal liability of corporations
New York Penal Law §460.20 - Enterprise corruption
New York Civil Practice Law and Rules §1311 - Forfeiture actions
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6/29/2021 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds
The Press and the Presidency (with Yamiche Alcindor)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about Derek Chauvin’s upcoming sentencing, the DOJ’s reversal of a Trump-era immigration rule, and the Manhattan DA’s reported investigation into Trump Organization COO Matthew Calamari.
Then, Preet interviews Yamiche Alcindor, the White House Correspondent for “PBS NewsHour” and recently-named host of “Washington Week,” the public affairs program formerly anchored by the late Gwen Ifill.
At the conclusion of the show, Preet recounts his recent Indian food summit with (formerly) self-described Indian food hater Tom Nichols. The dinner served as a spark for a fundraiser to benefit the on-the-ground nonprofits battling the COVID crisis in India. You can still donate here: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/preet-bhararas-indiaspora-fundraiser
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Alcindor discusses President Biden’s recent critical comments about the media.
Listen to Now & Then, the new weekly CAFE podcast hosted by the award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The first four episodes are out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Shownotes are available at CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-press-and-the-presidency-with-yamiche-alcindor/
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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6/24/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/22: ACA Survives
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court’s decision to leave the Affordable Care Act in place.
In the full episode, they discuss a major LGBTQ rights Supreme Court case, Derek Chauvin’s upcoming sentencing, and the Department of Justice’s reversal of Trump-era immigration policies.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution
California v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 6/17/21
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6/22/2021 • 15 minutes, 36 seconds
Crisis in Policing (with Bill Bratton)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about reports that Donald Trump and top White House staffers directly pressured the Justice Department to investigate false election fraud conspiracy theories. He also breaks down the reports that longtime Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg could be charged as early as this summer, and the likelihood that Weisselberg will flip on Trump.
Then, Preet interviews Bill Bratton, who has led the police departments in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. Often called “America’s top cop,” Bratton is credited with being the primary architect of modern policing in America.
Preet’s conversation with Bratton was hosted by the Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center in New York City. Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Preet asks Bratton a series of questions posed by the event’s live audience.
Listen to Now & Then, the new weekly CAFE podcast hosted by the award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The first three episodes are out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
References are available at CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/crisis-in-policing/
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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that DOJ prosecutors investigating leaks during the Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for data from Democratic Congressmen Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell.
In the full episode, they discuss former White House counsel Don McGahn’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, and DOJ’s new strategy to protect the right to vote.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Use special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price.
Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton & Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Subscribe to Now & Then, hosted by historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
“Statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland,” DOJ press release, 6/14/21
“DOJ OIG Initiates a Review of the Department of Justice’s Use of Subpoenas and Other Legal Authorities to Obtain Communication Records of Members of Congress and Affiliated Persons, and the News Media,” DOJ OIG press release, 6/11/21
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6/15/2021 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Note From Preet: A Ripple of Hope
"Note From Preet" is part of the CAFE Insider membership. To sign up to receive the CAFE Insider newsletter, and listen to a recording of the note each week, head to cafe.com/insider.
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6/14/2021 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Reflections on Freedom (with Sebastian Junger)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about DOJ’s landmark announcement that it seized $2.3 million in cryptocurrency payments made by Colonial Pipeline to DarkSide, a group of ransomware extortionists likely based in Russia. He also explains whether a grand jury can be re-empaneled if it declines to return an indictment.
Then, Preet is joined by author and filmmaker Sebastian Junger to talk about his new book, Freedom, and the complicated nature of what that word means.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Junger discusses the freedoms of parenthood and why walking is one of humankind’s most powerful abilities.
Listen to Now & Then, the new weekly CAFE history podcast hosted by the award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The first two episodes are out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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6/10/2021 • 56 minutes, 58 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/8: Why is DOJ Defending Trump?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that the DOJ under Attorney General Merrick Garland is maintaining its position that it should defend Donald Trump against a defamation suit brought by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who has accused Trump of raping her in the 1990s.
In the full episode, they discuss newly-released emails that show former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows pressuring the DOJ to investigate election fraud conspiracy theories. Plus, they break down new developments in the investigations into Donald Trump and Matt Gaetz.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Subscribe to Now & Then, hosted by historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Carroll v. Trump, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit, Reply Brief, 6/7/2021
Alan Feuer and Benjamin Weiser, “Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial,” New York Times, 6/7/2021
Carroll v. Trump, NY State Supreme Court, Complaint, 11/4/2019
Carroll v. Trump, NY State Supreme Court, Notice of Removal, 9/8/2020
Carroll v. Trump, U.S. Southern District of New York, Opinion by Judge Kaplan, 10/27/2020
28 U.S. Code § 2679 - Exclusiveness of remedy
Federal Tort Claims Act, US House of Representatives
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6/8/2021 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
So What & Who Cares? (with Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “So What & Who Cares?” Preet answers listener questions about his efforts to have a word added to the dictionary, and the unique nature of grand juries.
Then, Preet interviews award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman, who are the co-hosts of the new CAFE podcast, Now & Then. The first episode is out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where the historians discuss whether they ever disagree, Joanne’s unusual housepet, and 1970s popular culture.
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
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6/3/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 6/1: Defendant Trump?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down potential racketeering charges against The Trump Organization. They also discuss former President Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to hold him responsible for inciting the Capitol insurrection.
In the full episode, they break down Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s decision to convene a special grand jury to consider evidence of potential wrongdoing by Trump and his associates, and DOJ’s efforts to keep secret a 2019 memo that former Attorney General Bill Barr used to justify his decision to absolve Trump of obstruction of justice.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Use special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Subscribe to Now & Then, hosted by historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Now & Then, “Entangling Alliances,” 6/1/21
NY Penal Law §460.20 - Enterprise corruption
Eric Swalwell v. Donald Trump, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, memorandum in support of Trump’s motion to dismiss, 5/24/21
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6/1/2021 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Everything is Securities Fraud? (with Matt Levine)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Everything is Securities Fraud?" Preet answers listener questions about former President Donald Trump’s defense of “absolute immunity” against a lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell, and the recent news that Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance has convened a grand jury to hear evidence and weigh charges against Trump.
Then, Preet interviews Matt Levine, a financial columnist at Bloomberg Opinion who writes Money Stuff, the popular free daily newsletter.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Levine discusses whether we should worry about insider trading, and breaks down the implications of the recent “SPAC” boom. Head to cafe.com/insider.
We have a new podcast! Each Tuesday, historians Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman will help us make sense of the week’s news through the historical lens and share resonant anecdotes from the American past. The first episode of “Now & Then” comes out Tuesday, June 1st. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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5/27/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/25: Investigating Trump
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down New York Attorney General Letitia James’ decision to join the Manhattan District Attorney’s criminal investigation into The Trump Organization.
In the full episode, they discuss the debate in Congress over launching a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, and the Supreme Court’s decision to review a major abortion case.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Use special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price.
Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Subscribe to Now & Then, hosted by historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
RSVP to CAFE Live event with Heather and Joanne on Thursday, May 27th at 6pm ET. The event will also be live streamed on CAFE’s FaceBook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.
U.S. Constitution, Article IV, Section 2
Florida Criminal Procedure §941.02 - Fugitives from justice; duty of Governor
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5/25/2021 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Monopoly Isn't a Game (with Amy Klobuchar)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Monopoly Isn't a Game” Preet answers listener questions about the importance of keeping ongoing investigations under wraps, and the recent news that former White House Counsel Don McGahn has struck a deal to testify before Congress.
Then, Preet interviews Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar about her new book, Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age and the work that she’s doing as Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights.
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Senator Klobuchar discusses the antitrust proposal she unveiled in February.
We have a new podcast! Each Tuesday, historians Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman will help us make sense of the week’s news through the historical lens and share resonant anecdotes from the American past. The first episode of “Now & Then” comes out Tuesday, June 1st. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
Thank you so much for your support in the recent Webby Awards voting. We’re excited to announce that we won the People’s Voice Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast Episode for our February 2020 episode with former Lead House Impeachment Counsel Dan Goldman. We couldn’t have done it without your votes!
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5/20/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/18: Fast Times & Gaetz Got High
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest in the reported probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz and his potential criminal exposure, including the guilty plea and cooperation agreement signed by Joel Greenberg, Gaetz’s friend and associate.
In the full episode, they provide an update on Derek Chauvin’s sentencing, and break down the charges in connection with the Atlanta-area spa shootings.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
U.S. v. Joel Greenberg, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, plea agreement, 5/14/21
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5/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
SCOTUS Swipes Right
Preet answers listener questions about the Brady and Giglio Supreme Court cases, the possibility of a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection, and the COVID-19 crisis in India.
Then, Preet is joined by Ian Millhiser, Vox’s Senior Correspondent covering the Supreme Court. They discuss a few major upcoming cases and the alarming direction of the highest court.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/scotus-swipes-right/
Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Millhiser breaks down the possibility of court packing, whether Justice Breyer should retire while Democrats have control of the Senate, and why he "blames James Madison."
Join us for our next CAFE Live show, featuring two of the preeminent historians of our time: Professors Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The event will take place Thursday, May 27 at 6:00PM ET. RSVP here.
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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5/13/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/11: DOJ Turns It Up
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the federal civil rights charges against Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the killing of George Floyd.
In the full episode, they discuss the debate surrounding a juror in the Chauvin trial whose previously-undisclosed attendance of an MLK-inspired March on Washington could constitute grounds for an appeal. They also break down the latest in the sagas of Rudy Giuliani and Bill Barr.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Use special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price.
Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
U.S. v. Derek Chauvin et. al., U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, Indictment, 5/6/21
5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Gamble v. United States (2018)
“Petite Policy,” Department of Justice
Andy McCarthy, “The DOJ’s Abusive Indictment of the Police Who Killed George Floyd,” National Review, 5/8/21
Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin, Hennepin County District Court, Defendant’s Post-Verdict Motions, 5/4/21
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5/11/2021 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
The Chauvin Prosecutors (with Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Chauvin Prosecutors,” Preet interviews Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, the two lead prosecutors in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-chauvin-prosecutors-with-jerry-blackwell-and-steve-schleicher/
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief.
Vote for Stay Tuned! We're in the final stretch of voting for the Webby's People's Voice Award. This year, Stay Tuned has been nominated for Preet's February 2020 conversation with Dan Goldman, who had just served as lead House counsel in the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, David Kurlander.
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5/6/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 56 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 5/4: "Rule of Law is Back, Baby"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest in the FBI’s raid of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment and office.
In the full episode, they discuss the grand jury indictment of three men on hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges in connection with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Use special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price.
Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VOTE for Stay Tuned with Preet at the Webby Awards
4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
DOJ Justice Manual 9-13.420 - Searches of Premises of Subject Attorneys
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5/4/2021 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Dispatches from War (with Clarissa Ward)
Preet answers listener questions about what congressional reapportionment means for the balance of power in the House, the DOJ’s “pattern-or-practice” investigations into police departments, and Stay Tuned’s recent Webby Awards nomination. Then, Preet interviews Clarissa Ward, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent and the author of a recent memoir, On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist. In the Stay Tuned bonus, Ward tells Preet about her experience as a stand-in for Uma Thurman on the 2003 film “Kill Bill.” Stay Tuned has been nominated for another Webby People’s Voice Award! This year, we’re up for Best Individual News & Politics podcast episode for our February 2020 conversation with Dan Goldman, his first interview after serving as Lead Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of President Trump. Vote for us here: https://bit.ly/3tKYi8o To listen to the bonus, try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/dispatches-from-war-with-clarissa-ward/ Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a major 2nd Amendment case that provides the Court’s conservative majority an opportunity to broaden the right to carry firearms in public.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the sentencing and appeal process following Derek Chauvin’s conviction. They also break down DOJ’s sweeping “pattern-or-practice” investigations into the Minneapolis and Louisville police departments.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VOTE for Stay Tuned with Preet at the Webby Awards
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. The City of New York, 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, decision, 2/23/18
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4/27/2021 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Because More (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Because More,” Preet answers listener questions about the guilty verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Then, Preet interviews New York Times financial columnist and CNBC co-anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin about the problem of financial illiteracy, why wealthy people want even more, and what in the world a “SPAC” is. FInally, in a special button to the episode, Preet talks with his brother, CAFE Studios founder Vinit Bharara, about their shared childhood, the origins of Stay Tuned, and the changing media landscape. In the Stay Tuned bonus, Sorkin talks about an unusual social experiment he recently conducted while running through Central Park. He also discusses his role in the creation of Showtime’s Billions, the TV drama (very) loosely based on one of Preet’s high-profile prosecutions. Stay Tuned has been nominated for another Webby People’s Voice Award! This year, we’re up for Best Individual News & Politics podcast episode for our February 2020 conversation with Dan Goldman, his first interview after serving as Lead Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of President Trump. Vote for us here: https://bit.ly/3tKYi8o To listen to the bonus, try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/because-more-with-andrew-ross-sorkin/ Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4/22/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 56 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/20: A Just Verdict
In celebration of former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joining the CAFE Insider podcast as Preet’s co-host, the full episode is available to listen for free for listeners of Stay Tuned with Preet. In their first episode as co-hosts, Preet and Joyce reminisce about their time serving together in the DOJ, and break down the guilty verdict and closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial.
To listen to future episodes of CAFE Insider and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Joyce Vance Named Co-Host for the Cafe Insider Podcast,” Vox Media, 4/19/21
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4/21/2021 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
Note From Preet: Reflections on CAFE
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected].
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4/16/2021 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
The Farmer Senator (with Jon Tester)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Farmer Senator,” Preet answers listener questions about Vox Media’s acquisition of CAFE, CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram’s nomination by President Biden to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the prosecution’s strategy in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Then, Preet speaks with Jon Tester, the senior U.S. Senator from Montana.
For references and supplemental materials, as well as a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-farmer-senator-with-jon-tester/
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Head to cafe.com/brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander, Noa Azulai.
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4/15/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 51 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 4/13: The DEA, Chauvin & Gaetz (with Dan Goldman)
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet talks to Anne about her nomination by President Joe Biden to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency, and they reflect on the many memorable moments from Anne’s time as co-host of the Insider podcast.
In the full episode, Preet is joined by Dan Goldman, a former Assistant US Attorney at SDNY who also served as lead House counsel during the first Trump Impeachment inquiry. Preet and Dan break down the latest in the Derek Chauvin trial and the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Elie Honig, Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Vox Media acquires Cafe Studios, Preet Bharara’s podcast-first media company,” Vox Media, 4/11/21
“Vox Media to Buy Owner of Preet Bharara’s Podcast,” WSJ, 4/11/21
“President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate 11 Key Administration Leaders on National Security and Law Enforcement,” Biden Administration, 4/12/21
“Biden picks former New Jersey attorney general to lead DEA,” WaPo, 4/12/21
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4/13/2021 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Asian American Life and Death (with Viet Thanh Nguyen and Janelle Wong)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Asian American Life and Death,” Preet answers listener questions about prosecutorial conduct in the Derek Chauvin murder trial and the allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Then, Preet interviews Viet Thanh Nguyen and Janelle Wong.
Nguyen is the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist of The Sympathizer and its new sequel, The Committed. He is also the Aerol Arnold Chair of English and an English Professor at the University of Southern California.
Wong is a political scientist and a Professor of American and Asian American studies at the University of Maryland. She’s also a Senior Researcher at AAPI Data, where she collects demographic data and policy research on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
After the March 16th killing of six Asian American women in Atlanta, Nguyen and Wong penned a joint op-ed for the Washington Post that outlined how bipartisan rhetoric about geopolitical events has historically led to spikes in violence against Asians and Asian Americans.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Nguyen and Wong discuss the importance of Asian American representation in popular culture, including in the cult 2004 comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.
To listen, try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne Milgram.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/asian-american-life-and-death-with-viet-thanh-nguyen-and-janelle-wong/
Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: CAFE.com/Brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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4/8/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 4/6: The Chauvin Trial Continues
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the Derek Chauvin trial and the impact of testimony by police officers. They also discuss the strength of the defense’s arguments.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne further discuss the Chauvin trial, including the strength of bystander and medical personnel testimony, the arguments made by the prosecution, and the effectiveness of presenting video evidence. They also make sense of the reported DOJ investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for allegedly sex trafficking a minor.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Elie Honig, Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIDEO: Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testimony, 4/5/21
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4/6/2021 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
The Law is a Tutu (with Dahlia Lithwick)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Law is a Tutu,” Preet answers listener questions about whether government officials listen to his podcast, the debate around cameras in the courtroom, and his favorite legal films.
Then, Preet interviews Dahlia Lithwick, a senior editor and longtime legal writer at Slate. Lithwick is also the host of the Amicus podcast, which focuses on the Supreme Court.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Lithwick discusses the drawbacks of specialization in the law, and what it felt like when Justice Samuel Alito called her “some hack.”
To listen, try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne Milgram.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-law-is-a-tutu-with-dahlia-lithwick/
Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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4/1/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 3/30: Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the impact of presenting video evidence and expert testimony during the Derek Chauvin trial.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne further discuss the Chauvin trial, including the effectiveness of the opening statements, the strength of the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and whether Chauvin will testify.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Elie Honig, Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIDEO: Chauvin Trial Day 1, 3/29/21
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3/30/2021 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Third Degree: Chauvin Trial Begins
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down what to expect in the trial of Derek Chauvin, including the composition of the jury, the charges, and the likely arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students.
To listen to future episodes of Third Degree, search for it wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for free.
To become a member of CAFE Insider, head to cafe.com/insider and use the code: DEGREE.
Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvin-trial-begins/
Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton
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3/29/2021 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Thinking 2.0 (with Adam Grant)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Thinking 2.0,” Preet answers listener questions about possible sedition charges against the Capitol insurrectionists, and Trump lawyer Sidney Powell’s unusual motion to dismiss a defamation suit stemming from her false election fraud claims. Plus, Preet settles a Bruce Springsteen debate.
Then, Preet is joined by Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, Professor at Wharton Business School, and the author of Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Grant discusses the life and legacy of Daryl Davis, who has convinced many KKK members to rethink their racism.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/thinking-2-0-with-adam-grant/
Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: CAFE.com/Brief.
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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3/25/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 34 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 3/23: When Hate is a Crime
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the shootings in Boulder, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia. They also discuss how prosecutors approach charges in mass shooting cases and what constitutes a hate crime.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne assess the judge’s decision in the Derek Chauvin case to keep the trial on schedule in Minneapolis, and explain the charges against two men accused of assaulting late Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick during the Capitol insurrection.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Elie Honig, Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code §249 - Hate crime acts
GA Code §17-10-17. Sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice
GA Code §16-5-1. Murder; malice murder; murder in the second degree
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3/23/2021 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
CAFE Live (with Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman)
On March 11th, 2021, CAFE hosted eminent history professors Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman for a wide-ranging discussion about presidential history and what makes a “game-changing” administration.
The conversation, which took place on the same day that President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law, positioned the new administration within the highly successful early ventures of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Professors Richardson and Freeman also talked through the broader qualities of presidential “game changers,” debated which other presidents might qualify, and answered viewer questions.
For the video version of the event, head to: cafe.com/general/cafe-live-event-heather-cox-richardson-and-joanne-freeman
For updates on what’s next for CAFE’s history content, sign up for the free weekly CAFE Brief: cafe.com/brief.
In addition to getting the first announcements about our content, you’ll receive notes from Elie Honig and the weekly Time Machine column, which looks back at past events that can help us to make sense of our complicated present.
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3/22/2021 • 54 minutes, 47 seconds
The Authoritarian Impulse (with Anne Applebaum)
*Interview conducted on February 15th and published on March 17th.
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Authoritarian Impulse,” Preet answers listener questions about the Manhattan DA’s investigation into Donald Trump’s taxes, the long-standing OLC policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, and the status of certain 1970’s fashion trends.
Then, Preet is joined by Anne Applebaum, a Staff Writer at The Atlantic and the author of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Applebaum discuss why so many of Applebaum’s friends now believe in conspiracy theories and how the GOP has transformed over the last 25 years.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-authoritarian-impulse-with-anne-applebaum/
Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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3/18/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/16: Murder in the Third
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the multiple investigations into sexual harassment allegations made against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive the weekly CAFE Brief newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
MN Stat §609.19. Murder in the second degree
MN Stat §609.195. Murder in the third degree
MN Stat §609.205. Manslaughter in the second degree
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3/16/2021 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Health of a Nation (with Atul Gawande)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Health of a Nation,” Preet answers listener questions about the allegations against New York Governor Andew Cuomo; the For the People Act (H.R. 1); and the upcoming CAFE Live Zoom Event, which will take place today, March 11th, at 6 PM ET. (Sign up here for the event, which will feature historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman in conversation about the presidential administrations that changed the course of history, and the outlook for President Biden.)
Then, Preet is joined by Atul Gawande, a surgeon and New Yorker staff writer who has written extensively on the politics and policy of COVID-19.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Gawande discusses his influential “The Cost Conundrum” article and tells Preet about his favorite popular medical literature.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/health-of-a-nation-with-atul-gawande/
Sign up for tonight’s CAFE Live Zoom Event at 6PM ET with historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. They will discuss the presidential administrations that changed the course of history & the outlook for President Biden: CAFE.com/live
Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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3/11/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute
CAFE Insider 3/9: Cuomo, Chauvin & Hate Crimes
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the impending investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged for the death of George Floyd. They also reflect on the alarming rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive the weekly CAFE Brief newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig: www.cafe.com/brief
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
New York Executive Law §63-8. General duties
“Attorney General James Makes Appointments to Lead Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Governor Cuomo,” New York State Office of the Attorney General Letitia James, statement, 3/8/21
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3/9/2021 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Note From Preet: Above and Beyond
Each week, Preet writes a note for CAFE Insiders. This week’s, “Above and Beyond,” is available for free to listeners of Stay Tuned.
To get access to Preet’s notes, the CAFE Insider podcast, exclusive bonus material from Stay Tuned, and additional notes from a rotating slate of CAFE contributors, sign up for the CAFE Insider membership. For a limited time, you can get 50% off the annual membership. Just head to cafe.com/insider and enter the code “JUSTICE.”
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3/8/2021 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
The Impeachment Manager (with Joe Neguse)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Impeachment Manager,” Preet answers listener questions about Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s investigation into former President Trump’s taxes and about the likelihood of Steve Bannon’s re-indictment.
Then, Preet is joined by Representative Joe Neguse, a Congressman from Colorado’s 2nd District who made waves with his powerful presentation at Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial last month.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Neguse discusses what it felt like to be in the House chamber during the January 6th insurrection.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-impeachment-manager-with-joe-neguse/
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Listen to the entirety of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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3/4/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
Doing Justice Excerpt: “Beyond Justice”
The sixth and final episode of Preet's new narrative podcast Doing Justice, an adaptation of his bestselling book, is out today! In this excerpt, Rais Bhuiyan describes how he began to forgive the man who shot him in a post-9/11 hate crime.
Listen to the full episode for free here: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-3-god-forbid
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3/3/2021 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/2: The DA, The Gov, & The Boss
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s conduct. In recent days, Cuomo has faced allegations of sexual harassment and misrepresenting the number of statewide nursing home deaths due to COVID-19.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the developments in the investigations into former President Donald Trump and former Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon. They also react to the newly-declassified intelligence report affirming that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the operation that led to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Nursing Home Response to COVID-19 Pandemic,” New York State Office of the Attorney General Letitia James, report, 1/30/21
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3/3/2021 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
COVID Counselor (with Andy Slavitt)
Interview taped on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “COVID Counselor,” Preet answers listener questions about New York Governor Cuomo’s alleged misreporting of COVID deaths in nursing homes, Congressman Bennie Thompson suit against Trump for his role in inciting the January 6th riot, and Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland’s Senate confirmation hearing.
Then, Preet is joined by Andy Slavitt, the Biden Administration’s Senior Advisor to the COVID-19 Response Coordinator.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Slavitt discusses the United State’s role in international COVID vaccine aid, and why the Trump administration didn’t buy enough vaccines for every American.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/covid-counselor-with-andy-slavitt/
Listen to the first five episodes of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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2/25/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 18 seconds
Doing Justice Excerpt: “Long Shot Justice”
The fifth episode of Preet's new narrative podcast Doing Justice, an adaptation of his bestselling book, is out today! In this excerpt, former SDNY prosecutor Tatiana Martin and NYPD Detective Sean Butler built a federal case against the attackers of SueAnn, a sex worker who testified against her assailants.
NOTE: This episode contains graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault and may not be suitable for all listeners.
Listen to the full episode for free here: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-5-long-shot-justice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
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Purchase the paperback of the bestselling book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Doing Justice is produced in collaboration with Transmitter Media. This episode was written and produced by Shoshi Shmuluvitz. We had production help from Jessica Glazer. Our editor is Sara Nics and executive producer is Gretta Cohn. The executive producer at Cafe Studios is Tamara Sepper. And the chief business officer is Geoff Isenman. The reenactments of SueAnn’s testimony were voiced by Erin Nicole Lundquist. Meral Agish fact checked this episode. And Hannis Brown composed our original music and was our mix engineer for this series.
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2/24/2021 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/23: "The Work Continues"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the Supreme Court’s decision to permit grand jury access to former President Donald Trump’s financial records.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Judge Merrick Garland’s Attorney General confirmation hearing, Rep. Bennie Thompson’s civil suit against Trump for his involvement in the Capitol insurrection, and more.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Trump v. Vance, U.S. Supreme Court, order, 2/22/21
Trump v. Vance, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 7/9/20
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2/23/2021 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
Doing Justice: God Forbid
This week on Stay Tuned, we’re showcasing the third episode of Doing Justice, Preet’s six-part adaptation of his bestselling book.
In this episode, Preet tells the disturbing story of former NYPD Officer Gilberto Valle. People who work in law enforcement learn to have a special sense of impending danger, like a little voice in our heads that goes, “God forbid.” God forbid somebody should be planning a terrible crime, and no one steps in to stop him. There have been a lot of those moments in Preet’s career. This case was one of the worst.
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NOTE: This episode contains graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault and may not be suitable for all listeners.
For references and a transcript, visit: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-3-god-forbid
Purchase the paperback of the bestselling book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Doing Justice is produced in collaboration with Transmitter Media. This episode was written & produced by Shoshi Shmuluvitz. Our editor is Sara Nics and the executive producer is Gretta Cohn. We had production help from Ariana Lee. The executive producer at CAFE Studios is Tamara Sepper and the chief business officer is Geoff Isenman. Meral Agish fact checked this episode. And Hannis Brown composed our original music and was our mix engineer for this series.
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2/18/2021 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/16: Acquittal Aftermath
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne weigh in on the House impeachment managers’ decision to call witnesses to testify in the Senate trial, only to stand down and move forward with a vote on conviction.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the arguments made by both sides’ lawyers during the trial, and the implications of former President Trump’s acquittal.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
On the Motion (Shall It Be In Order to Consider and Debate Any Motion to Subpoena Witnesses or Documents?), U.S. Senate vote, 2/13/21
“Herrera Beutler Again Confirms Conversation with McCarthy Regarding January 6 U.S. Capitol Attack,” Rep. Herrera Beutler statement, 2/12/21
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2/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Trumpeachment (with David Frum)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Trumpeachment,” Preet answers listener questions about bills of attainder, the use of multimedia in Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, and the Biden administration’s decision to ask for the resignations of 56 Trump-appointed U.S. Attorneys.
Then, Preet is joined by David Frum, a Staff Writer at The Atlantic and a key voice in conservative politics. Frum and Preet discuss the utility of impeachment and the future of the Republican Party.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Frum discusses his dual Canadian-American citizenship and how 9/11 changed the way he thought about nationhood.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumpeachment-with-david-frum/
Listen to the first three episodes of Doing Justice, Preet’s new free six-part podcast based on his bestselling book of the same name. You can hear Preet’s incredible stories from his time as U.S. Attorney on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja) or wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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And if you haven’t already, check out Elie Honig’s Third Degree, a daily pod that tells you everything you need to know about impeachment in under ten minutes: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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2/11/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Doing Justice Excerpt: “God Forbid”
The third episode of Preet's new narrative podcast Doing Justice, an adaptation of his bestselling book, is out today! In this excerpt, former SDNY prosecutor Hadassa Waxman remembers when she first saw the case file of Gilberto Valle, the so-called “Cannibal Cop.”
Listen to the full episode for free here: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-3-god-forbid
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Purchase the paperback of the bestselling book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Doing Justice is produced in collaboration with Transmitter Media. This episode was written & produced by Shoshi Shmuluvitz. Our editor is Sara Nics and the executive producer is Gretta Cohn. We had production help from Ariana Lee. The executive producer at Cafe studios is Tamara Sepper and the chief business officer is Geoff Isenman. Meral Agish fact checked this episode. And Hannis Brown composed our original music and was our mix engineer for this series.
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2/10/2021 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/9: Trial by Ire
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the consequences of former President Trump refusing to testify at his Senate impeachment trial. They also explore impeachment defenses raised by Trump’s lawyers in their pre-trial brief.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne further discuss the Senate impeachment trial, and they debate the merits of technology company Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig, the full United Security and Cyber Space podcast archives, and exclusive bonus content from Stay Tuned, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Trial Memorandum Of Donald J. Trump, 45th President Of The United States Of America,” Donald Trump, 2/8/21
“Trial Memorandum Of The United States House Of Representatives In The Impeachment Trial Of President Donald J. Trump,” House Impeachment Managers, 1/28/21
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2/10/2021 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Trial 2 for Individual 1 (with Daniel Goldman and Adam Schiff)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Trial 2 for Individual 1,” Preet answers listener questions about the Trump legal team’s impeachment brief, the possibility of the Manhattan District Attorney prosecuting Steve Bannon, and Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s powerful speech upon receiving his prison sentence.
Then, Preet is joined by Congressman Adam Schiff and Dan Goldman to discuss the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.
Preet also discusses the arrival of Doing Justice, the new free six-part podcast based on Preet’s bestselling book of the same name. Listen to the second episode on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja), or wherever you get your podcasts.
For show notes and a transcript of the Stay Tuned episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trial-2-for-individual-1-with-daniel-goldman-and-adam-schiff/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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2/4/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Doing Justice Excerpt: "The Pol Who Flipped"
The second episode of Preet's new narrative podcast Doing Justice, an adaptation of his bestselling book, is out today! In this excerpt, former SDNY prosecutor Paul Krieger describes a major break in the case against former New York State Assemblyman Eric Stevenson.
Listen to the full episode for free here: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-2-the-pol-who-flipped
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Purchase the paperback of the bestselling book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Doing Justice is produced in collaboration with Transmitter Media. This episode was written & produced by Shoshi Shmuluvitz. Our editor is Sara Nics and the executive producer is Gretta Cohn. The executive producer at Cafe studios is Tamara Sepper and the chief business officer is Geoff Isenman. Meral Agish fact checked this episode. And Hannis Brown composed our original music and was our mix engineer for this series.
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2/3/2021 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Newscraft (with Dana Bash)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Newscraft,” Preet answers listener questions about the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump, Trump’s pardon of Steve Bannon on his way out of office, and the arrival of Doing Justice, the new free six-part podcast based on Preet’s bestselling book of the same name. (Listen to the first episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.)
Then, Preet is joined by Dana Bash, the Chief Political Correspondent at CNN, to talk about the craft of cable news journalism, what it was like to cover the recent insurrection attempt, and the power players on Capitol Hill at the dawn of the Biden era.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Bash talk about whether the business of cable news will change with Trump out of office, and her recent (unsparing) interview with incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/newscraft-with-dana-bash/
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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1/28/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Doing Justice Excerpt: "A Death in Soundview"
The first episode of Preet's new narrative podcast Doing Justice, an adaptation of his bestselling book, is out today! In this excerpt, Eric Glisson, a man eventually exonerated by the SDNY for a murder he did not commit, reflects on his years behind bars.
Listen to the full episode for free here: cafe.com/doing-justice-podcast/episode-1-a-death-in-soundview/
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Spotify: spoti.fi/3rhiMUM
Purchase the paperback of the bestselling book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Doing Justice is produced in collaboration with Transmitter Media. This episode was written & produced by Shoshi Shmuluvitz. Our editor is Sara Nics and the executive producer is Gretta Cohn. The executive producer at Cafe studios is Tamara Sepper and the chief business officer is Geoff Isenman. Meral Agish fact checked this episode. And Hannis Brown composed our original music and was our mix engineer for this series.
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1/27/2021 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Who is Joe Biden? (with Evan Osnos)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Who is Joe Biden?” Preet answers listener questions about former President Trump’s final pardons and about Doing Justice, the new podcast adaptation of his bestselling book. Listen to an excerpt on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/doingjustice), Spotify (spoti.fi/3p9Xwja), or wherever you get your podcasts.
Then, Preet is joined by Evan Osnos, a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now, to talk about President Biden’s long road to the White House.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Osnos talk about their shared philosophy professor Michael Sandel and the political relevance of his ideas about meritocracy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/who-is-joe-biden-with-evan-osnos/
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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1/21/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Trailer for Doing Justice
Doing Justice, a new podcast based on Preet’s book of the same name, debuts Wednesday, January 27th. You can listen for free by searching “Doing Justice” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the podcast player of your choice. Here’s the direct link to the podcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice And here’s the direct link to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZrn7Qz9BpqtMXaPi8Hst?si=V3IsXds8Sc-efDlnb3iBXQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1/20/2021 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Policing the Capitol (with Scott Thomson & Charles Ramsey)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Policing the Capitol,” former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram interviews former Camden, NJ Police Chief Scott Thomson and former D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey, both of whom have had influential careers in law enforcement and championed blueprints for police reform. They discuss the police response to the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, how to prepare for the worst, and why departments need to address the problem of officers having ties to hate groups.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/policing-the-capitol-with-scott-thomson-charles-ramsey
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai.
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1/15/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
The New Majority (with Claire McCaskill)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The New Majority,” Preet answers listener questions about the long-awaited DOJ press conference addressing last Wednesday’s insurrection attempt, and the potential charges that the rioters might face.
Then, Preet is joined by Claire McCaskill, the former U.S. Senator from Missouri and current NBC News and MSNBC political analyst, to discuss this unprecedented moment on Capitol Hill, from the Democrats’ impeachment strategy to the state of play in the U.S. Senate.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-new-majority-with-claire-mccaskill/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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1/14/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 47 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/12: Insurrection Aftermath
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Insurrection Aftermath,” Preet and Anne discuss the aftermath of the insurrection at the Capitol (including the likelihood of a second impeachment of President Trump), the charges being brought against rioters, and the law enforcement failure that permitted the mob to breach the Capitol building.
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Members of CAFE Insider can listen to the podcast on the player of their choice. To get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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1/13/2021 • 52 seconds
United Security: Interview with Jim Clapper
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Jim Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, speaks with host Ken Wainstein about his experiences as a top intelligence official in South Korea during the 1970s and 1980s.
In the full episode, Director Clapper takes Ken on a panorama of American intelligence successes and failures, touching on the Vietnam War, the Soviet Union, the Gulf War, and the Iraq War. Along the way, Clapper offers novel observations on the state of geopolitics and American institutions.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer.
REFERENCES:
Luis Martinez, “How Clapper's Secret Mission to North Korea Came About,” ABC News, 11/9/2014
Jim Clapper, “Ending the Dead End in North Korea,” New York Times, 5/19/2018
Kelsey Davenport, “Chronology of Libya's Disarmament and Relations with the United States,” Arms Control Association, 1/2018
Connor O’Brien, “Clapper: North Korean leader 'may have met his match' in Trump,” Politico, 5/27/2018
Jim Clapper, “James Clapper: Kim Jong Un Is a God in North Korea,” The Daily Beast, 6/1/2018
Uri Friedman, “The ‘God Damn’ Tree That Nearly Brought America and North Korea to War,” The Atlantic, 6/10/2018
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1/8/2021 • 14 minutes
The Death of Jamal Khashoggi (with Bryan Fogel)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Death of Jamal Khashoggi,” Preet answers listener questions about whether individuals who have been pardoned can still invoke the Fifth Amendment.
Then, Preet is joined by Bryan Fogel, the director of The Dissident, a powerful new documentary that investigates the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the prevalence of human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.
In the Stay Tuned bonus, Preet asks Fogel how he went from stand-up comedy to directing news-making documentaries about authoritarian regimes.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-death-of-jamal-khashoggi-with-bryan-fogel/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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1/7/2021 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/6: Capitol Coup
In this emergency episode of CAFE Insider, “Capitol Coup,” Preet and Anne react to today’s riots inside the Capitol building.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
“Statement by President George W. Bush on Insurrection at the Capitol,” George W. Bush Presidential Center, 1/6/21
“Romney Condemns Insurrection at U.S. Capitol,” Senator Mitt Romney statement, 1/6/21
VIDEO: Donald Trump Speech “Save America” Rally Transcript, 1/6/21
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1/7/2021 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/5: Bad Call
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down whether President Trump committed a crime when, in an hour-long phone call over the weekend, he pressured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the votes necessary to flip the election in his favor.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Republican Senators’ last-ditch effort to subvert the election results in Congress and Vice President Pence’s role in counting the electoral ballots.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Here’s the full transcript and audio of the call between Trump and Raffensperger,” WaPo, 1/3/21
“‘I just want to find 11,780 votes’: In extraordinary hour-long call, Trump pressures Georgia secretary of state to recalculate the vote in his favor,” WaPo, 1/3/21
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1/6/2021 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
The Decade That Was 2020
On this year-in-review episode of Stay Tuned, "The Decade That Was 2020,” Preet looks back on some of the conversations that defined this painful, trying, and sometimes-hopeful year — from impeachment, to COVID-19, to racial justice, to the presidential election.
Try the CAFE Insider membership free for two weeks and get access to the full archive of exclusive content, including the CAFE Insider podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne Milgram.
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis by Elie Honig, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
For references and supplemental materials, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-decade-that-was-2020/
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12/30/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Ghosts of Scandals Past (with Rachel Maddow)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “Ghosts of Scandals Past,” Preet is joined by Rachel Maddow, the host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, to talk about her new book Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House, which investigates the mostly-forgotten crimes of Nixon’s vice president, Spiro Agnew. Maddow and Preet also talk about the state of TV journalism and the difficulty of covering the GOP’s hypocrisy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/ghosts-of-scandals-past-with-rachel-maddow/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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12/23/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 12 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/22: Special Counsel Kraken (with Joyce Vance)
This week, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joins Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram on a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast. In this sample from the show, Preet, Anne, and Joyce react to reports that President Trump considered appointing Sidney Powell as special counsel to probe election fraud.
In the full episode, Preet, Anne, and Joyce discuss Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen’s record, the massive cyberattack targeting the U.S. government that was allegedly orchestrated by Russia, and the Supreme Court decision on the Trump administration’s policy to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the census.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Benjamin Wittes’s Guide to Impeaching Trump and Beating Up Putin,” Stay Tuned with Preet, 10/19/17
28 CFR §600.3. Qualifications of the Special Counsel
28 U.S. Code §515. Authority for legal proceedings
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12/23/2020 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Cyber Space ft. Jeanette Manfra
In this sample of the Cyber Space podcast, Jeanette Manfra, the former assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), speaks with host John Carlin about the differences between cybersecurity in the government and private sector.
In the full episode, Manfra also discusses Manfra’s time serving in Iraq, how she got into cybersecurity, and her new role as Director of Government Security and Compliance at Google Cloud.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for 2 weeks: cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive a free weekly newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig, and more: cafe.com/brief
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish,Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivki.
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12/18/2020 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Losers & Suckers (with Jeffrey Goldberg)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Losers & Suckers,” Preet is joined by Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine. They discuss the state of the journalism industry, the psychology of Donald Trump, and American diplomacy in the Middle East at the dawn of the Biden presidency.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/losers-suckers-with-jeffrey-goldberg/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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12/17/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/15: Barr, Bye
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne react to Attorney General Bill Barr’s resignation and reflect on his legacy.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the Electoral College vote yesterday that formalized President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, the Supreme Court’s rejection of an attempt by the Texas Attorney General to block vote certification in four states that voted for Biden, and the federal investigation of Hunter Biden’s taxes.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Attorney General Bill Barr resignation letter, 12/14/20
President Trump tweet, 12/14/20
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12/16/2020 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Note From Asha: Rethinking States’ Rights
CAFE Insider is rolling out a slate of new contributors.
The latest addition to the Insider subscription is “Note From Asha.”
Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, a former FBI Special Agent, and a CNN analyst.
Asha’s contributions will join CAFE Insider’s existing offerings, including notes from Preet and Elie Honig, and the CAFE Insider, United Security, and Cyber Space podcasts.
To become a CAFE Insider, sign up at cafe.com/insider.
Full transcript and supplemental materials here: https://cafe.com/article/note-from-asha-rethinking-states-rights/
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12/15/2020 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
United Security: Interview with Matt Olsen
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Matt Olsen, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, speaks with host Ken Wainstein about everything from the Guantanamo Bay detainee transfer process to his position as General Counsel to the National Security Agency.
In the full episode, Olsen reflects with Ken about the entire arc of his career, from his time working with Ken at the U.S Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia, to his reflections on then-Vice President Joe Biden’s foreign policy perspective during the Obama administration.
To listen to the full episode and get access to the full archive of CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer.
REFERENCES:
“Attorney General Appoints Executive Director to Lead New Task Force on Review of Guantanamo Bay Detainees,” DOJ.gov, 2/20/2009
“United States Transfers Two Guantanamo Detainees to Foreign Nations,” DOJ.gov, 6/11/2009
Dafna Linzer, “Review of Gitmo Detainees Has Been Slow and Complex,” ProPublica, 6/26/2009
“The man who decides the fate of Guantanamo detainees,” BBC News, 1/17/2010
David Johnston, “Uighurs Leave Guantánamo for Palau,” New York Times, 10/31/2009
Jason Breslow, “Matt Olsen: ‘Politics’ Kept Guantanamo Open, ‘Not National Security,’” PBS Frontline, 2/21/2017
Mark Hosenball, “Obama Administration Appoints New General Counsel for NSA,” Newsweek, 6/10/2010
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12/11/2020 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
The Fight for the Senate (with Jon Ossoff)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Fight for the Senate,” Preet is joined by Jon Ossoff, the Democratic Senate candidate from Georgia who, along with fellow candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock, represents the Democratic Party’s chance to take back the Senate. Ossoff discusses his vision for the country, his opponent's questionable stock trades, and his home state’s shifting political makeup.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-fight-for-the-senate-with-jon-ossoff/
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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12/10/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/8: "Hold-My-Beer Presidency"
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down Attorney General Bill Barr’s decision to appoint U.S. Attorney John Durham as special counsel to investigate the origins of the Russia probe — possibly insulating him from being fired by the incoming Biden administration.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Barr’s assertion that DOJ has not found evidence of widespread fraud that could change the results of the election. They also break down unsealed court documents that revealed a DOJ investigation of a potential bribery-for-pardon scheme.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
28 CFR §600.7 - Conduct and accountability
Attorney General Barr memo informing Congress of Durham’s appointment as special counsel, 12/1/20
“Appointment of Special Counsel to Investigate Matters Related to Intelligence Activities and Investigations Arising out of the 2016 Presidential Campaigns,” Office of the Attorney General, 10/19/20
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12/9/2020 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Cyber Space ft. James Murray
In this episode of Cyber Space, James Murray, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, speaks with John Carlin about his professional journey to lead that agency. They also discuss Murray’s work in counterterrorism post-9/11, how all government institutions can be better equipped to combat cyber crimes, and the mission of the Secret Service since its creation in 1865.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity. Sign up at cafe.com/Insider.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jaqueline Green and Motty Rivkin.
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12/4/2020 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds
Why Biden Won (with Jelani Cobb)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Why Biden Won,” Preet is joined by Jelani Cobb, staff writer at The New Yorker and The Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism at Columbia University. Cobb discusses the reasons that Joe Biden won the presidency, the fault lines in the debates over police reform, and the racial dynamics underpinning Trump’s political appeal.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/why-biden-won-with-jelani-cobb/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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12/3/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/1: Pardons, Proof, and the Pandemic
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the Trump campaign’s latest failed efforts to block vote certification in battleground states, and Trump’s claim that Biden must prove that his votes were not “illegally obtained.”
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Trump’s pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, the extent of the president’s pardon powers, the Supreme Court ruling that struck down New York’s COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship, and more.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. v. Secretary Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, opinion, 11/27/20
Donald Trump for President, Inc. v. Kathy Boockvar, U.S. District Court, Middle District Pennsylvania, opinion, 11/21/20
The Honorable Mike Kelly v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, opinion, 11/28/20
President Trump tweet, 11/27/20
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12/1/2020 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Revisiting Patterns of Change (with Heather Cox Richardson)
In this episode of Stay Tuned, “Revisiting Patterns of Change,” Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Preet to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the danger of false political imagery, and the lasting legacy of American racism.
This episode initially aired in June 2020. The re-aired episode includes new exclusive bonus material.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-patterns-of-change-with-heather-cox-richardson/
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, and Noa Azulai.
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11/25/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 33 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/24: Turn the Page
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down who President Trump might pardon and the extent of his pardon powers, including whether he can pardon even himself.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the GSA Administrator's letter informing President-elect Biden that the formal presidential transition process can begin, Biden’s first round of cabinet selections, the ongoing election litigation, and the Trump campaign’s disavowal of controversial attorney Sidney Powell.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 2, Clause 1. Presidential pardon power
Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel memo, 1974
Clemency Statistics, Department of Justice
Frequently Asked Questions, Department of Justice
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11/25/2020 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Sample: Cyber Space ft. David Sanger
In this sample of the Cyber Space podcast, David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times, speaks with John Carlin about the controversy surrounding ransomware payment laws.
In the full episode, Sanger also discusses the optimal governmental response to ransomware and other cyber threats, and the new HBO documentary based on Sanger’s book, “The Perfect Weapon.”
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for 2 weeks: cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive a free weekly newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig, and more: cafe.com/brief
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivki.
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11/20/2020 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Reporting the Divide (with Martha Raddatz)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Reporting the Divide,” Preet is joined by Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent at ABC News and co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” Raddatz reflects on her 6,000-mile road trip in the months leading up to the election, what she’s learned from five years of covering Donald Trump, and the implications of the recent shakeups at the Pentagon.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/reporting-the-divide-with-martha-raddatz/
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, and Noa Azulai.
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11/19/2020 • 1 hour, 40 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/17: Sulkers & Losers
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down Ronald Klain’s appointment as White House chief of staff and celebrate CAFE Insider’s two-year anniversary.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss President Trump’s decision to put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his legal efforts to contest the outcome of the election, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s controversial speech at the Federalist Society Convention, and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Kavanaugh and The Court (with Ron Klain),” Stay Tuned with Preet, 9/13/18
“President-elect Joe Biden Names Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff,” Biden-Harris Transition statement, 11/11/20
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11/18/2020 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
United Security: Interview With John Brennan
In this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former CIA Director John Brennan.
To listen to the full episode for free, sign up to receive a link in your email inbox: cafe.com/united.
Members of CAFE Insider can listen to the podcast on the player of their choice. To get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the CAFE Insider and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper — Executive Producer;
Adam Waller — Senior Editorial Producer;
Nat Weiner — Audio Producer;
Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer;
David Kurlander — Editorial Producer.
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11/13/2020 • 1 minute, 21 seconds
Risks Realized (with Ian Bremmer)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Risks Realized,” Preet is joined by Ian Bremmer, the founder and CEO of Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk and research firm. They discuss America’s standing in the world, Bremmer’s prediction from January that Trump would contest the election results, and what it will take to bridge the political divide.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/risks-realized-with-ian-bremmer/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, and Noa Azulai.
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11/12/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/10: State of Denial
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “State of Denial,” Preet and Anne break down the presidential election and the related litigation, Attorney General Bill Barr’s controversial memo authorizing federal prosecutors to investigate voter fraud before the election results are certified, Trump’s firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and more.
To listen to the full episode for free, sign up to receive a link in your email inbox: CAFE.com/preet
Members of CAFE Insider can listen to the podcast on the player of their choice. To get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet and Elie Honig and the United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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11/11/2020 • 1 minute, 24 seconds
Election Debrief (with CAFE hosts)
On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, “Election Debrief,” Preet is joined by the CAFE host team to break down a stressful election night and discuss what we’re likely to see in the coming days and weeks.
Anne Milgram, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, served as New Jersey’s Attorney General from 2007 to 2010.
John Carlin, host of CAFE’s Cyber Space podcast, served as Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s National Security Division during the Obama administration and as Chief of Staff to then-FBI Director Robert Mueller.
Ken Wainstein, co-host with Lisa Monaco of CAFE’s United Security podcast, served as Homeland Security Adviser to President George W. Bush and as Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
Elie Honig, who writes the weekly Note from Elie for CAFE and host of the forthcoming CAFE podcast Mobbed Up , served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit in the Southern District of New York and as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/election-debrief-with-cafe-hosts
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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11/4/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Note From Preet: Never More Proud To Be An American
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “Never More Proud To Be An American,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
To get access to all exclusive content, try the membership free for two weeks: cafe.com/insider
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11/3/2020 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
United Security Sample - Politics Infecting Intelligence
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein weigh in on DNI John Ratcliffe’s selective declassification of intelligence, including “unverified intelligence” regarding Hillary Clinton.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken offer an update on ongoing threats to election security, including the recent announcement by top intelligence officials that Russia and Iran have obtained American voter registration data. They also discuss the sweeping indictment against six Russian intelligence officers in connection with some of the world’s most high-profile cyberattacks.
To listen to the full episode and get access to the full archive of CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: cafe.com/insider
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10/30/2020 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Our Next Move (with Garry Kasparov)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Our Next Move,” Preet is joined by chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov to talk about the impending U.S. presidential election, President Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin, and how humor can be used to process dark political moments.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/our-next-move-with-garry-kasparov/
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, and Noa Azulai.
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10/29/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/27: What to Expect When You’re Electing
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the Supreme Court decision regarding absentee ballots in Wisconsin and law enforcement preparations to ensure voter safety at the polls.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Russian and Iranian efforts to influence the election, President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to poll sites, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
52 U.S. Code §10101. Voting rights
Democratic National Committee v. Wisconsin State Legislature, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, concurrences, and dissents, 10/26/20
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10/27/2020 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Sample - Cyber Space ft Sue Gordon
In this sample of the Cyber Space podcast, Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, speaks with John Carlin about her experience delivering intelligence briefings to five of the last six U.S. presidents, and why she felt she had to resign under President Trump.
In the full episode, Gordon also discusses her pathbreaking 40-year career in intelligence, and the current threats to the security of the U.S. election.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for 2 weeks: cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive a free weekly newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig, and more: cafe.com/brief
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish,Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivki.
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10/23/2020 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Ignorance and Power (with Jon Meacham)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Ignorance and Power,” Preet answers listener questions about whether President Trump can legally destroy records during the transition period and whether he can issue pardons in secret. Then, Preet is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to talk through this historical moment in presidential politics, the importance of decency, and his new podcast, “It Was Said,” which looks back at some of the most memorable speeches in American history.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/ignorance-and-power-with-jon-meacham/
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton, and Noa Azulai.
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10/22/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/20: “October Surprise(s)?”
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the multitude of questions raised by the controversial New York Post article that sought to implicate Vice President Joe Biden in corruption related to a Ukrainian energy firm linked to Hunter Biden.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the DOJ “unmasking” probe investigating Obama administration officials that concluded without any charges or a public report; and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“EXCLUSIVE: Fox News Passed on Hunter Biden Laptop Story Over Credibility Concerns,” Mediaite, 10/19/20
“New York Post Published Hunter Biden Report Amid Newsroom Doubts,” NYT, 10/18/20
“White House was warned Giuliani was target of Russian intelligence operation to feed misinformation to Trump,” WaPo, 10/15/20
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10/20/2020 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
United Security Sample - ISIS On Trial
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the extradition of two ISIS militants to face trial in the United States.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken offer an update on ongoing threats to election security, including a recent DHS assessment calling Russia the “primary covert influence actor.” They also discuss the national security implications of the White House COVID-19 cluster.
To listen to the full episode and get access to the full archive of CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks.
Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig.
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10/16/2020 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
The Post-Trump Clean-Up (with Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Post-Trump Clean-Up,” Preet answers listener questions about the hypothetical pardoning of President Trump, the presidential native-born citizen requirement, and the process for impeaching a Supreme Court Justice. Then, Preet is joined by legal scholars Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith, authors of After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency, to discuss their ideas for strengthening the rule of law and reforming our government.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-post-trump-clean-up-with-bob-bauer-and-jack-goldsmith
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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10/15/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 45 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/13: Don't Spare the Rod
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s involvement in the Trump administration’s child separation policy at the US-Mexico border.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the vice presidential debate, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“‘We Need to Take Away Children,’ No Matter How Young, Justice Dept. Officials Said,” NYT, 10/6/20
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10/14/2020 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
Sample - Cyber Space ft Shawn Henry
In this episode of Cyber Space, Shawn Henry, president of CrowdStrike, one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms, joins John Carlin to discuss election security, the threat of disinformation campaigns, and how cyber attacks have evolved over the last decade. Henry, who joined Crowdstrike in 2012 after a 24 year career in the FBI also discusses how he became involved in trying to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for 2 weeks: cafe.com/insider
Sign up to receive a free weekly newsletter, featuring analysis by Elie Honig, and more: cafe.com/brief
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish,Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivki for their help with research.
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10/9/2020 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
Can Trump Steal The Election? (with Marc Elias)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Can Trump Steal The Election?” Preet is joined by Marc Elias, the Democrat’s top election lawyer and the person responsible for overseeing the Biden campaign’s state-by-state legal war room. Elias gives Preet the full rundown on voting: the facts on mail-in ballots, the current legal battles over voting rights all around the country, and the various ways that President Trump could attempt to undermine the outcome of the election. Plus, when will we actually know who won?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/could-trump-steal-the-election-with-marc-elias/
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
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10/8/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 49 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/6: Covid-in-Chief
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak among GOP Senators on the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, safety measures in place for the forthcoming vice presidential debate, and the presidential line of succession.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the latest in President Trump’s battle against COVID-19, the presidential debates, the Trump Administration’s designation of New York, Portland, and Seattle as “anarchist jurisdictions,” and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
U.S. Constitution Article II, Sec. 1, Clause 6
25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
3 U.S. Code §19. Vacancy in offices of both President and Vice President; officers eligible to act (Presidential Succession Act of 1947)
Video of Stay Tuned Live Cocktail Hour, featuring Preet Bharara, Anne Milgram, Elie Honig, Lisa Monaco, John Carlin, and Ken Wainstein, CAFE.com, 10/1/20
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10/6/2020 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Educating America (with Anne Milgram & John King Jr.)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Educating America,” former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram interviews former U.S. Education Secretary, John King Jr., who served in the Obama administration. King now runs The Education Trust, a national nonprofit that seeks to close the education gap in America. They discuss school reopenings across the country, the impact of COVID-19 on low income and minority students, and why America needs bold education reform now.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-05-john-king-jr
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet or @AnneMilgram with the hashtag #AskAnne. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
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10/5/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
United Security Sample - Interference & Anarchy
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the CIA’s secret assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top aides are likely directing election disinformation efforts.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken give a comprehensive election intelligence update and discuss the Justice Department’s labeling of New York City, Portland, and Seattle as anarchist jurisdictions.
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The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer - Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer - Adam Waller; Audio Producer - Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers - Sam Ozer-Staton and David Kurlander
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10/2/2020 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
The Debate from Hell (with Errol Louis)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Debate From Hell,” Errol Louis, NY1 anchor and political analyst, joins Preet for a discussion about the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. They reflect on the tactics of the two nominees, and the event’s format, which drew much frustration and well-deserved criticism. Louis, who is one of New York’s most influential voices in news and politics, also discusses the quality of life in the city and the curious politics of its mayor, Bill De Blasio. Preet closes out the episode with a remembrance of the great journalist, editor, and writer Sir Harold Evans.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-debate-from-hell-with-errol-louis
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Senior Audio Producer: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
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10/1/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/29: POTUS & SCOTUS
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the bombshell New York Times report exposing President Trump’s tax returns extending over two decades.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss President Trump’s nomination of 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the politics of the forthcoming confirmation battle, and more.
To listen to the full episode, and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Long-Concealed Records Show Trump’s Chronic Losses and Years of Tax Avoidance,” NYT, 9/27/20
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9/29/2020 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Sample - Cyber Space ft Kara Swisher
In this episode, Kara Swisher, the prominent technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, joins Carlin to breakdown the dangers of social media, the challenge of maintaining privacy, and whether the biggest tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are too big. Swisher opens up about using TikTok on a burner phone, and why we need more voices like Senator Elizabeth Warren’s on Capitol Hill.
In this sample from the episode, Inglis and Swisher discuss whether November’s election is likely to be compromised by foreign cyber influences, what the recent partnership between Oracle and Tik Tok means for your privacy, and whether Silicon Valley’s most powerful technology companies should be broken up.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
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9/25/2020 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
RBG & The Mountains She Moved
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “RBG & The Mountains She Moved,” Preet answers listener questions about DOJ’s recent designation of “anarchist” cities, Attorney General Barr’s diminution of line prosecutors, and whether Supreme Court justices will recuse themselves from the expected presidential election litigation.
Then, Melissa Murray, NYU Professor of Law & Faculty Director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network, joins Preet for a conversation about the legacy of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from her zealous advocacy in the 1970s, to her influential dissents from the bench, to the threats that her legacy faces in a Court where conservative justices hold the supermajority.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: CAFE.com/stay-tuned/rbg-the-mountains-she-moved-with-melissa-murray/
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.
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9/24/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second
CAFE Insider 9/22: The Glorious RBG
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the ensuing political battle over filling the vacant SCOTUS seat, and more.
The paywall has been taken down on this episode so everyone can understand and appreciate the significance of RBG’s life and the coming confirmation fight.
Preet and Anne will continue to cover this story as it develops. To listen to future episodes of the CAFE Insider podcast, and to get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including the newly launched United Security and Cyber Space podcasts, try out the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer;
Editorial Producers: Jake Kaplan, Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, and David Kurlander
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
RUTH BADER GINSBURG
Press Release Regarding Justice Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court, 9/18/20
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87,” NPR, 9/18/20
“TRIBUTE: THE LEGACY OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG AND WRP STAFF,” ACLU
“The True Story of the Case Ruth Bader Ginsburg Argues in ‘On the Basis of Sex,’” Smithsonian Magazine, 12/24/18
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg, No Fan of Donald Trump, Critiques Latest Term,” NYT, 7/10/16
“Ginsburg Apologizes For ‘Ill-Advised’ Trump Comments,” NPR, 7/14/16
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Works Out With Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 3/21/18
Case law:
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion & dissent, 6/30/14
Shelby County v. Holder, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion & dissent, 6/25/13
Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., U.S. Supreme Court, opinion & dissent, 5/29/07
United States v. Virginia, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 6/26/1996
Frontiero v. Richardson, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 5/14/1973
Reed v. Reed, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 11/22/1971
Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, U.S. Tax Court, opinion, 10/22/1970
SUPREME COURT VACANCY
Judiciary Act of 1869 §1
“Get The Facts: What Leader McConnell Actually Said In 2016,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 9/19/20
“4 Reasons to Doubt Mitch McConnell’s Power,” The Atlantic, 9/20/20
“The Future Of The Affordable Care Act In A Supreme Court Without Ginsburg,” NPR, 9/21/20
“Democrats break fundraising records after Ginsburg's death,” The Hill, 9/20/20
“It took conservatives 50 years to get a reliable majority on the Supreme Court. Here are 3 reasons why,” WaPo, 6/29/18
“Trump weighs Barrett, Lagoa for Court seat,” Politico, 9/19/20
Sen. Susan Collins statement, 9/19/20
Sen. Lisa Murkowski statement, 9/20/20
Sen. Lindsey Graham tweets, 9/19/20
VIDEO: Sen. Mitch McConnell speaking to press about SCOTUS seat vacancy, 2/23/16
VIDEO: Sen. Lindsey Graham speaking at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 3/10/16
VIDEO: Sen. Lindsey Graham speaking at The Atlantic Festival, 10/3/18
VIDEO: Vice President Joe Biden speaking about RBG & Court vacancy, 9/20/20
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9/22/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
United Security Sample - Back In the USSR
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who recently awoke from a medically-induced coma.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken continue their discussion about Navalny and the geopolitical implications of his poisoning, from potential U.S. sanctions to possible connections to the popular uprising in Belarus.
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9/18/2020 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
What's Eating Us (with David Chang)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “What's Eating Us,” Preet answers listener questions about the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe. He also shares some wisdom from author and past Stay Tuned guest Isabel Wilkerson.
Then, restaurateur and founder of Momofuku, David Chang, joins Preet for a conversation about his new memoir, “Eat A Peach,” in which he explores his childhood influences, struggles with mental health, and his unlikely journey to the top of the global culinary food chain. Plus, a discussion about Covid-19 and its impact on local restaurants.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/whats-eating-us-with-david-chang/
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9/17/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 19 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/15: Durham, Defamation, and Disenfranchisement
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the DOJ’s decision to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation lawsuit brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that people convicted of felonies in Florida must pay all fines and fees before registering to vote, and more.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
28 U.S. Code § 2679. Exclusiveness of remedy (Westfall Act)
28 U.S. Code Chapter 171—Tort Claims Procedure (Federal Tort Claims Act)
E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trumpnotice of removal, 9/8/20
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
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9/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Sample - Cyber Space ft. Chris Inglis
In the latest episode of Cyber Space, Chris Inglis, the former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and current Professor of Cybersecurity Studies at the U.S. Naval Academy, joins host John Carlin for a wide-ranging discussion of U.S. cyber defense.
In this sample from the episode, Inglis explains why Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran pose the greatest cyber threat.
In the full episode, Inglis talks about his role on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the group’s proposals, the importance of instating a National Cyber Director to coordinate policy across the government and the private sector, his reflections on the Edward Snowden revelations, and more.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
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9/11/2020 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
The Merit Trap (with Michael Sandel)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “The Merit Trap,” Preet answers listener questions about whether state attorneys general can indict a sitting president, the status of the Senate Judiciary Committee's long-standing “blue slip” policy, and the move by the Department of Justice to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation suit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll.
Then, Harvard philosophy professor Michael Sandel joins Preet for a conversation about his new book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?” where he explores the corrosive role of meritocracy in the politics of our current moment.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-merit-trap-with-michael-sandel/
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9/10/2020 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 28 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/8: Losers & Suckers
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down allegations that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy carried out a straw-donor scheme prior to his tenure at the United States Postal Service.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s CNN interview last week where he made dubious claims about voter fraud, among other election-related issues, Mississippi Attorney General’s dismissal of the case against Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent 23 years in jail and was tried 6 times for allegedly murdering 4 people in 1996, and more.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from company workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say,” WaPo, 9/6/20
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9/8/2020 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
United Security Sample: What Is Domestic Terrorism?
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss domestic terrorism — the most urgent threats, the relevance of the “terrorist” designation, and whether or not Congress should enact legislation to make domestic terrorism a federal crime.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken continue their discussion of domestic terrorism and also break down the significance of the decision by Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to cancel in-person congressional briefings on election security just months away from Election Day.
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9/4/2020 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Becoming a Warrior (with Katie Hill)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Becoming a Warrior,” Preet answers listener questions about the decision by the Director of National Intelligence to cancel all in-person election security briefings for Congress, the likelihood that Trump will pardon Steve Bannon, the FBI’s role in SDNY indictments, and whether the Trump administration violated the Hatch Act during the RNC.
Then, former California Congresswoman Katie Hill joins Preet for a conversation about her new memoir, She Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality, which details her personal experiences with misogyny and cyber exploitation — and her eventual resignation from Congress.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/becoming-a-warrior-with-katie-hill/
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9/3/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 55 seconds
CAFE Insider 9/1: Web of Ways
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, who faces murder charges for fatally shooting two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the latest in the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the Trump administration’s potential Hatch Act violations during the RNC, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in the case of Michael Flynn, holding that the district court could review the DOJ’s move to dismiss all charges against the former national security adviser, and more.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
State of Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse, complaint, 8/27/20
WI Self-Defense Statute
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9/1/2020 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
Words Matter: Interview with Paul Begala & Jen Psaki
White House and campaign veterans Jen Psaki and Paul Begala join Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart for a discussion about the “Rainbows & Rainclouds” of the 2020 presidential campaign. In a McLaughlin Group tribute, Joe joins the panel, and Katie leads the group as they analyze the political landscape heading into the home stretch of the race for the White House. Jen explains the challenges facing Team Biden as they work to keep the Democrats united. Paul says the best strategy for defeating Trump is to ignore his Twitter feed and focus the voter’s attention on his track record and how his Administration has negatively impacted their lives. And Joe discusses Q-Anon – and why Team Trump is looking to this dangerous conspiracy group for new voters.
Recorded August 28, 2020
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And check Paul Begala’s new book You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Youre-Fired/Paul-Begala/9781982160043
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8/31/2020 • 57 minutes, 8 seconds
Sample - Cyber Space ft. Monika Bickert
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, host John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, will explore issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
In this sample from the latest episode, Monika Bickert, Facebook’s Head of Global Policy Management, joins Carlin for a conversation about the company’s policies surrounding political speech and misinformation and their new information initiative to get voters to the polls in November.
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8/28/2020 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds
Reacting to the RNC (with Dan Balz & Brenda Berkman)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Reacting to the RNC,” Preet speaks with Dan Balz, the Washington Post’s longtime chief political correspondent, about the Republican National Convention, the state of the GOP, and this most unusual moment in American politics.
Then, Brenda Berkman, the first female firefighter in the history of the New York City Fire Department, joins Preet to talk about the unveiling of her project, “Monumental Women,” and the importance of gender representation in public statues.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to:
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8/25/2020 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Words Matter: Interview with Michael Steele
Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele joins Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart to talk about the virtual Republican National Convention, the future of his party, and Donald Trump’s “magic dust” that the press and the political class often miss. Steele explains why he joined the Republican Party in the 1970s. He discusses where the party was heading and how it was growing until 2012. And how under Donald Trump, the GOP has been transformed into haven for racists, grifters, and conspiracy theorists.
Recorded August 20, 2020
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8/24/2020 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
United Security Sample: The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the policy considerations and legal authorities associated with President Trump’s decision to ban Tiktok and WeChat by executive orders.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken make sense of:
-- The new revelations unearthed by Volume 5 of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence’s final report.
-- Concerns about cryptocurrency as a method of terrorist financing, as highlighted by the Justice Department’s largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrencies last week.
-- The arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and the troubling enforcement of Hong Kong’s new national security law.
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8/21/2020 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/20: Bannon Indicted
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8/20/2020 • 1 minute, 1 second
No Voter Left Behind (with Maria Teresa Kumar & Martha S. Jones)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “No Voter Left Behind,” Preet breaks down the virtual Democratic National Convention and the future of the Democratic Party with Maria Teresa Kumar, Founding President and CEO of Voto Latino. Then, Johns Hopkins History Professor Martha S. Jones, author of “Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All,” joins Stay Tuned for a special segment highlighting the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the lost stories of Black women who led the suffrage movement, and the racial injustices that plague the ongoing struggle for universal voting rights.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to:
https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/no-voter-left-behind-with-maria-teresa-kumar-martha-s-jones/
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8/20/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Note from Preet: A Little Voice in Every Immigrant’s Head
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "A Little Voice in Every Immigrant’s Head,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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8/19/2020 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Words Matter - Interview with Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joins Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart to talk about Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris, the virtual Democratic National Convention and the 3rd Anniversary of Charlottesville. Governor McAuliffe says Senator Harris needs to directly address all of the issues on which progressives in the Democratic Party have concerns with her record. He also explains how political conventions have been transformed by the Coronavirus pandemic and how they may never again return to what they once were. And he shares his thoughts on Joe Biden’s campaign, systemic racism, and the 3rd Anniversary of the Charlottesville tragedy.
Recorded August 12, 2020
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8/18/2020 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Cyber Space ft. Alex Stamos
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, host John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, will explore issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
In this inaugural episode, Carlin speaks with Alex Stamos, Facebook’s former Chief Security Officer who led the company’s investigation into Russia’s manipulation of the 2016 presidential election. Stamos was previously Chief Information Security Officer at Yahoo when the company dealt with a series of cyber attacks that resulted in the breach of some billion user accounts. Currently, he advises Zoom and leads Stanford University’s Internet Observatory. In the episode, Stamos discusses these experiences, addresses the debate over the role social media companies should play in fighting disinformation, and reacts to the biggest tech news, including the President’s intention to ban TikTok and WeChat.
Episode recorded on 8/7/20.
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Read the transcript and show notes: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-with-alex-stamos/
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8/17/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 40 seconds
Introducing Cyber Space with John Carlin
John Carlin, the Justice Department’s former head of the National Security Division, joins Preet for a conversation to preview his new CAFE podcast Cyber Space.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin will explore issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
To listen for free to the first episode of Cyber Space featuring Facebook’s former Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos, sign up to receive a link: cafe.com/cyber
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8/14/2020 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
America's Caste System (with Isabel Wilkerson)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “America’s Caste System,” Preet answers listener questions about New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and about the latest in the never-ending saga of the Michael Flynn case.
Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson joins Preet for a conversation about her new book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” Wilkerson explains the difference between caste and race, the ways that Nazi Germany drew inspiration from American racism, and the need for radical empathy as we deal with our own enduring caste system.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/americas-caste-system-with-isabel-wilkerson/
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8/13/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 1 second
CAFE Insider 8/11: The Executive's Privilege
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne discuss New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association.
In the full episode, Preet and Anne break down the political and legal questions around President Trump’s recent executive action, and latest in the legal fight over the House Judiciary Committee’s attempts to compel testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
New York AG Letitia James’ lawsuit seeking to dissolve the NRA, 8/6/20
Ruth Marcus, “The NRA is a cesspool. That doesn’t mean it should be dissolved,” WaPo, 8/9/20
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8/11/2020 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
United Security Sample - Arms, Protests, Ballots
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein address the criticisms of the warning issued by William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, on foreign election interference.
In the full episode, Lisa and Ken break down:
-- The legal and policy questions raised by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s decision to bypass congressional review on an $8.1 billions arms deal with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
-- The legal authorities for the deployment of federal agents in response to Black Lives Matter protests in Portland and the related concerns the move raises about the mission of the Department of Homeland Security;
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8/7/2020 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Did Mueller Miss the Mark? (with Jeffrey Toobin)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Did Mueller Miss the Mark?” Preet answers listener questions about the possibility of future Trump pardons, the strategy behind effective questioning of congressional witnesses, and how much influence Preet has at the top of the government.
Then, The New Yorker journalist Jeffrey Toobin joins Preet for a conversation about his new book, “True Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Investigation of Donald Trump.” Toobin discusses the behind-the-scenes moments from the Mueller probe and impeachment, key figures from the investigations, and whether Chief Justice John Roberts is experiencing a jurisprudential shift to the left.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/did-mueller-miss-the-mark-with-jeffrey-toobin/
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8/6/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 47 seconds
CAFE Insider 8/4: Threats Foreign and Domestic
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne speak with Ben Wittes, the editor-in-chief of the Lawfare blog, about recent reports that the Department of Homeland Security compiled “intelligence reports” concerning his reporting on the Department’s response to the protests in Portland, OR.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Ben’s interview on Stay Tuned with Preet, 10/19/17
“DHS Authorizes Domestic Surveillance to Protect Statues and Monuments,” Ben Wittes, Lawfare, 7/20/20
Ben’s initial tweet exposing a DHS internal memo about cracking down on leaks, 7/24/20
Ben’s subsequent tweet exposing a DHS internal memo about blaming Portland protests on Antifa, 7/26/20
“What if J. Edgar Hoover Had Been a Moron?” Ben Wittes, Lawfare, 8/3/20
“DHS compiled ‘intelligence reports’ on journalists who published leaked documents,” Shane Harris, Washington Post, 7/30/20
“DHS authorizes personnel to collect information on protesters it says threaten monuments,” Shane Harris, Washington Post, 7/20/20
“From the Start, Federal Agents Demanded a Role in Suppressing Anti-Racism Protests,” Mike Baker, New York Times, 7/28/20
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8/4/2020 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
Words Matter: Interview with Rod Rosenstein
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein joins Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his long DOJ career and why he hasn’t written a book since leaving public service, whether police departments suffer from systemic racism, reports that he suggested wearing a wire to record President Trump, and of course, the critical decisions points and controversies around Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Words Matter will become part of the CAFE Insider membership product in the coming weeks. Become a member: www.cafe.com/words
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8/3/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Covering the State of Our Union (with Jake Tapper)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Covering the State of Our Union,” Preet answers listener questions about Trump’s well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, a U.S. Attorney’s role in civil cases, and Attorney General Barr’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Then, CNN journalist Jake Tapper joins Preet for a conversation focused on the film adaptation of “The Outpost,” his book about the War in Afghanistan. Tapper also discusses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump’s endless Tweeting, and more.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/covering-the-state-of-our-union-with-jake-tapper
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7/30/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 18 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/28: Barr Fight
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne react to Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Their analysis continues for members of CAFE Insider, with a deep dive into President Trump’s recent deployment of hundreds of federal officers to American cities as part of “Operation Legend,” and the release of Michael Cohen from prison after a federal judge called his re-imprisonment “retaliatory” in response to his plans to publish a book.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIDEO: AG Barr’s complete testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, 7/28/20
Barr’s written opening statement, 7/28/20
Preet’s live-tweeting of the hearing, including about Jim Jordan, the quality of the questioning, and what he thinks should have been asked, 7/28/20
Anne’s live-tweeting of the hearing, including about members of Congress giving speeches, Hakeem Jeffries’ questioning, and Barr’s involvement in the Roger Stone case, 7/28/20
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7/29/2020 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
United Security Sample: Blended Threat: Twitter & China
In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa and Ken make sense of the recent Twitter hack which has renewed concerns about cyber vulnerabilities related to the upcoming election.
In the full episode, they discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, with the Trump Administration’s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston and the Justice Department’s indictment of two Chinese nationals. Plus, reporting that President Trump has provided secret orders authorizing the CIA to conduct covert cyber attacks.
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References & Supplemental materials here: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-blended-threat-twitter-china/
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7/27/2020 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Beginning Again (with Eddie Glaude Jr.)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Beginning Again,” Preet answers listener questions about the ethics of the Trump family’s Goya endorsements, posse comitatus and the unidentified federal agents in Portland, and Preet’s frequent usage of the term “separate and apart.”
Then, Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude joins Preet for a conversation that covers his new book, “Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own,” and what we can learn from the late novelist about racism, America, and a path towards justice.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/beginning-again-with-eddie-glaude-jr/
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7/23/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Scenes from the Mueller Probe (with Anne Milgram & Andrew Weissmann)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Scenes from the Mueller Probe,” Anne Milgram interviews Andrew Weissmann, a former lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation. Weissmann reflects on the probe, shares his view on the Roger Stone commutation, and previews his forthcoming book, Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/scenes-from-the-mueller-probe-with-anne-milgram-andrew-weissmann/
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7/22/2020 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/21: Portland, Vance, and Voting Rights
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the controversy surrounding the use of federal officers to arrest and detain protesters in Portland. In the full episode, they also discuss the most recent legal maneuvering in the Manhattan District Attorney’s pursuit of President Trump’s tax returns, and the Supreme Court’s decision to leave in place (for now) a lower court order which disenfranchises hundreds of thousands of people in Florida with felony convictions.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
CLIP: Chad Wolf on Hannity, 7/16/20
Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution
40 U.S. Code § 1315, Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property
Bivens v. Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents (1971), Supreme Court case concerning Fourth Amendment protection from unreasonable search and seizure
“What the Heck are Federal Law Enforcement Officers Doing in Portland?” Steve Vladeck, Lawfare, 7/17/20
“US Attorney for Oregon Calls for Investigation Into Portland Protester Arrests,” Oregon Public Radio, 7/17/20
Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum’s lawsuit against federal agencies, 7/17/20
Steve Vladeck’s twitter thread about 40 U.S.C. § 1315, 7/19/20
General Barry McCaffrey’s tweet on federal agents in Portland, 7/17/20
“Why Trump’s Military Tactics in Portland Will Likely Backfire,” Barbara McQuade, NY Mag, 7/18/20
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7/21/2020 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Awakening to American Truths (with Cory Booker)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Awakening to American Truths,” Preet answers listener questions about the now-rescinded ICE policy that would have revoked visas of international college students and about the origins of the presidential pardon.
Then, United States Senator Cory Booker joins Preet for a conversation that covers the congressional response to COVID-19, his bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol Building, and his efforts to reform the police.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/awakening-to-american-truths-with-cory-booker/
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7/16/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/14: Pardon Me?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s decision to commute the sentence of his friend and advisor Roger Stone. In the full episode, they continue their discussion of Stone’s clemency and Robert Mueller’s op-ed in the Washington Post addressing the matter, the unusual circumstances under which Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen is returning to federal prison, the pair of long-anticipated Supreme Court decisions concerning Trump’s personal financial records, and the congressional testimony of former U.S. Attorney for SDNY Geoff Berman.
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References and Supplemental Materials at CAFE.com
CLIP: Barr tells ABC news the Stone prosecution was “righteous,” 7/9/20
CLIP: Trump defends decision to pardon Stone, 7/11/20
White House’s statement regarding Stone’s clemency, 7/10/20
DOJ’s explainer of the difference between a pardon and a commutation
Lawfare’s explainer of why the president cannot pardon himself, 6/20/18
Bill Barr’s 2018 memo to Rod Rosenstein outlining his theory of “obstruction,” 6/8/18
“Roger Stone remains a convicted felon, and rightly so,” Robert Mueller, Washington Post, 7/11/20
“Graham to call Mueller to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee,” New York Times, 7/12/20
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7/14/2020 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
United Security: Bounties, Bolton and COVID-19
On this inaugural episode of United Security, “Bounties, Bolton, and COVID-19,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss recent reporting that the Russians paid bounties to Taliban linked militias to kill U.S. service members in Afghanistan, make sense of the Bolton saga including a breakdown of the pre-publication review process for former government officials, and provide an update on the resurgence of COVID-19.
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7/13/2020 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
Introducing United Security
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In the episode, “Bounties, Bolton, and COVID-19,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss recent reporting that the Russians paid bounties to Taliban linked militias to kill U.S. service members in Afghanistan, make sense of the Bolton saga including a breakdown of the pre-publication review process for former government officials, and provide an update on the resurgence of COVID-19.
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7/10/2020 • 1 minute, 31 seconds
Free and Fair Elections (with Ellen Weintraub)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Free and Fair Elections,” Preet speaks with former homeland security and counterterrorism advisors to the president Ken Wainstein and Lisa Monaco about their new CAFE podcast, United Security, which debuts on Friday, July 10th.
Then, Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ellen Weintraub joins Preet to discuss the largest risks of the 2020 presidential election, the challenging dynamics of the FEC, and why we shouldn’t expect immediate results on election night.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/free-and-fair-elections-with-ellen-weintraub/
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7/9/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 7/7: Ghislaine, ICE & DOJ
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ghislaine, ICE & DOJ," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss SDNY's indictment of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate and enabler.
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7/7/2020 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
Between Two Prosecutors: Part II (with Cyrus Vance Jr.)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Between Two Prosecutors: Part II,” Preet continues his discussion with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. Vance first returns for an update about the movement against police brutality that has grown out of the killing of George Floyd and the reforms that his office is considering. Then, we offer the second half of Preet and Vance's conversation from late May, which focuses on Vance’s sex crimes prosecutions, on the relationship between COVID and racialized policing, and on the prospect of closing Riker’s Island.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/between-two-prosecutors-part-ii-with-cyrus-vance-jr/
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7/2/2020 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/30: The Judiciary Speaks
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "The Judiciary Speaks," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, the Trump administration’s push to overturn Obamacare, the latest in the Michael Flynn saga, and the House Judiciary Committee hearing about the politicization of the Department of Justice.
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6/30/2020 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
The Justice Archives (with Gupta, Deitle, Ifill & Stevenson)
In this special compilation episode of Stay Tuned, “The Justice Archives,” Preet revisits some of his favorite conversations about justice that he’s shared with past guests. Preet talks about NFL anthem protests with former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Vanita Gupta, about police brutality with Matthew Shepard Foundation Director of Civil Rights Reform Cynthia Deitle, about racial profiling with NAACP Legal Defense Fund President Sherrilyn Ifill, and about the death penalty and legacy of lynching with Equal Justice Initiative President and Founder Bryan Stevenson.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/the-justice-archives-with-gupta-deitle-ifill-stevenson/
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Link to Vanita Gupta episode: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/stay-tuned-civil-rights-and-wrongs-under-jeff-sessions-with-vanita-gupta/
Link to Cynthia Deitle episode: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/inside-the-fight-against-hate-with-cynthia-deitle/
Link to Sherrilyn Ifill episode: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/stay-tuned-race-bias-and-justice-with-sherrilyn-ifill/
Link to Bryan Stevenson episode: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/stay-tuned-cohen-testimony-just-mercy-with-bryan-stevenson/
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6/25/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/22: The Firing of Geoff Berman — A Low Barr
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6/22/2020 • 1 minute, 1 second
The Camden Policing Model (with Anne Milgram & Scott Thomson)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “The Camden Policing Model,” former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram interviews former Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson, whose reimagining of law enforcement in Camden has become a national model. Anne and Chief Thomson discuss their extensive collaboration in implementing Camden’s reforms, the challenges of state-level political ecosystems, and the lessons that they take as we work to reimagine policing across the country.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/the-camden-policing-model-with-anne-milgram-scott-thomson/
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6/18/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
America, Racism & Patterns of Change (with Heather Cox Richardson)
In this episode of Stay Tuned, “America, Racism & Patterns of Change,” Preet answers listener questions about jury impartiality in the expected trials of the officers who killed George Floyd and the prospect of electing (instead of appointing) Attorneys General. Then, Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Preet to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the utility of historical parallels in this time of protest, and the policies that might help heal our nation.
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6/11/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 28 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/9: Policing in Crisis
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Policing in Crisis" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the recent calls for “defunding” the police and other attempts at reform.
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6/9/2020 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Cyber Space with John Carlin (ft. John Demers)
“Cyber Space” is a new forthcoming podcast for members of CAFE Insider, where host John Carlin, former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, will engage leaders from the government and the private sector to explore and make sense of issues at the intersection of cyber, law, and policy. In this special episode, Carlin speaks with his successor at the Justice Department, Assistant Attorney General John Demers. The conversation covers a wide range of issues, including:
The civil unrest sweeping the nation and the DOJ’s approach to domestic terrorism and the possibility of foreign involvement in inciting violence during the protests.
The provisions that led the DOJ to pull its support for legislation to authorize FISA authorities and the reforms undertaken after Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s reports.
The debate over encryption technology and the consequences of law enforcement’s inability to access communications between terrorism suspects.
The prosecutions targeting China’s cyber espionage and the rationale behind indicting state actors who are unlikely to ever show in court.
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6/5/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Protest, Pain & Hope (with Karen Attiah)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Protest, Pain & Hope,” Preet is joined by Washington Post Global Opinions editor Karen Attiah to discuss the ongoing protests sparked by police brutality, legacies of racial violence in America, and the language we use to speak about inequality.
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6/4/2020 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider 6/2: George Floyd & America in Turmoil
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6/2/2020 • 1 minute, 2 seconds
Between Two Prosecutors: Part I (with Cyrus Vance Jr.)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Between Two Prosecutors: Part I,” Preet answers listener questions about the Justice Department’s decision to close insider trading investigations into three U.S. senators, and the extent to which Congress can check the actions of the Supreme Court.
Then, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. joins Preet for a special two-part episode to discuss Vance’s prosecutorial philosophy, the peculiarities of law enforcement in New York City, and his reflections on Harvey Weinstein and other high-profile cases.
Tune in next Thursday to hear Part II of the conversation.
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5/28/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 29 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/26: Meet the Fokker Case
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Meet the Fokker Case" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments in the highly unusual Michael Flynn case, including the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ordering District Judge Emmet Sullivan to explain his decision to appoint an amicus curiae to argue against the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case.
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5/27/2020 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
The Shape of Recovery (with Zanny Minton Beddoes)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “The Shape of Recovery,” Preet answers listener questions about the possibility of video arguments for the Supreme Court, the early prison release of Paul Manafort, and the job security of FBI Director Christopher Wray. Then, The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes joins Preet to discuss the virtual workplace, the post-COVID global economy, and the dangers of financial illiteracy.
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In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "IGs, Unmaskings & Insider Trading," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down President Trump’s firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick amid a reported investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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5/19/2020 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Our Chronic Ills (with George Packer)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Our Chronic Ills,” Preet answers listener questions about LSAT fears and the legal precedents for disbarring attorneys general. Then, The Atlantic staff writer George Packer joins Preet to discuss his latest piece, “We are Living in a Failed State,” the Trump administration’s war on civil servants, and the enemies of writing.
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5/14/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 8 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/12: Water Under the Bridgegate
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Water Under the Bridgegate," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Kelly v. United States to overturn the fraud convictions of two members of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration — and the implications of that decision on the future of public corruption prosecutions.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BRIDGEGATE
Kelly v. United States (2020), the unanimous Supreme Court decision overturning the convictions of former NJ Governor Chris Christie’s associates for their roles in Bridgegate
McDonnell v. United States (2015), Supreme Court precedent which narrowed the legal definition of public corruption
Skilling v. United States (2009), the Supreme Court case concerning the Enron scandal which significantly curtailed the scope of the “honest services” fraud statute
18 U.S. Code § 1343, Fraud by wire, radio, or television
18 U.S. Code § 666, Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds
18 U.S. Code § 241, Conspiracy against rights
Doing Justice, Preet’s book, in which he discusses prosecuting bad behavior under imperfect statutes
President Trump’s tweet congratulating Chris Christie on the Kelly decision, 5/7/20
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5/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/8: Barr Spins, Flynn Wins
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5/8/2020 • 55 seconds
Consciousness & COVID Ethics (with Sam Harris)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Consciousness & COVID Ethics,” Preet answers listener questions about Republican-appointed judges, Dr. Fauci’s blocked testimony, and John Bolton’s inapropos tell-all book. Then, Preet is joined by Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, to explore the nature of consciousness and the awakened mind.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet to win a Webby for the best News & Politics podcast series
THE Q&A:
“Rules of Procedure United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary,” Senate Judiciary Committee
Oral Arguments in Judiciary Committee v. Don McGahn, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, En Banc, 4/28/2020
Paul Kane and Seung Min Kim, “Trump’s judicial nominee clashes with Democrats over his comments critical of health care law,” Washington Post, 5/6/2020
Quint Forgey, “Trump Says Fauci Will Testify Before Senate, Blasts ‘House’ Set-Up,” Politico, 5/5/2020
Preet’s Retweet of Michael Isikoff’s Bolton Book Update, Twitter, 5/4/2020
THE INTERVIEW:
Sam Harris, the Making Sense Podcast
Sam Harris, the Waking Up App
Sam Harris, Waking Up: Spirituality Without Religion, Simon & Schuster, 2014
Andrew Anthony, “Sam Harris: The New Atheist With a Spiritual Side,” The Guardian, 2/16/2019
MEDITATION:
Sam Harris, “Mindfulness Meditation,” YouTube, 2015
Caren Osten Gerszberg, “My Week of ‘Noble Silence’,” New York Times, 12/6/2019
“Sam Harris Explains Why There’s No Free Will,” Inside the Hive with Emily Jane Fox and Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 10/25/2019
COVID-19
Sam Harris and Paul Bloom, Making Sense Episode #198, 3/16/2020
Chris Conover, “How Economists Calculate The Costs And Benefits Of COVID-19 Lockdowns,” Forbes, 3/27/2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Tweet on Price of Human Life, Twitter, 3/24/2020
Jennifer Merceciera, “When Trump says he was being ‘sarcastic,’ it’s just part of his gaslighting,” Washington Post, 4/25/2020
GENETICS:
Charles Murray and Sam Harris, “Forbidden Knowledge,” Making Sense, 4/22/2017
Ezra Klein and Sam Harris, “The Sam Harris-Ezra Klein Debate,” Vox, 4/19/2018
Sam Harris, “Ezra Klein: Editor-at-Large,” SamHarris.org, 3/27/2018
THE BUTTON:
Heather Roney, Twitter, 4/4/2020
McKinley Corbley, “3D-Printing Teen Makes Hundreds of Ingenious Devices to Alleviate Ear Pain for Healthcare Workers,” Good News Network, 4/23/2020
Betty Nguyen, “Brooklyn teen making 3D-printed face shields for NYC hospitals amid COVID-19 crisis,” PIX11, 4/23/2020
Tameem Akhgar, “Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype,” AP News, 4/19/2020
Brent Crane, “The High Schooler Who Became a COVID-19 Watchdog,” The New Yorker, 3/20/2020
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5/7/2020 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 2 seconds
CAFE Insider 5/5: The Return of Flynn & McGahn
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "The Return of Flynn & McGahn," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram assess whether the recently unsealed documents in the ongoing case involving former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn show that he was entrapped and otherwise mistreated by the FBI, as his supporters have argued.
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STAY TUNED WEBBY NOMINATION
Stay Tuned Webby's nomination for Best Podcast on News & Politics
MICHAEL FLYNN
18 U.S. Code § 1001, the statute which makes it a felony to lie about a matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch
Unsealed documents relating to FBI’s Flynn investigation, 4/29/20
Flynn’s motion to dismiss the case, based on the recently unsealed documents, 4/24/20
Flynn’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea, 1/29/20
Flynn’s apology and admission of guilt, 12/1/17
The information of initial false statements charge to which Flynn pled guilty, 11/30/17
Timeline of Flynn’s relationship with Russia, FactCheck.org
“Flynn Redux: What Those FBI Documents Really Show,” Lawfare, 5/1/20
The Logan Act, which criminalizes official correspondence by unauthorized private citizens with foreign governments
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires that lobbyists for foreign governments make public disclosures
CLIP: Flynn leads “Lock her up!” chant at 2016 RNC, CNN
CLIP: Comey discusses FBI Hillary Clinton investigation with George Stephanopoulos, 4/18/18
CLIP: Pence says Flynn made “inaccurate” statements, 2/20/17
CLIP: Trump floats rehiring Flynn, 4/30/20
CLIP: WH Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany defends Flynn, 5/1/20
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5/6/2020 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds
The New Threat Matrix
This special national security focused episode of Stay Tuned, “The New Threat Matrix,” is co-hosted by Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein.
Both Lisa and Ken have served at the highest levels of government -- at the Justice Department and as presidential advisors on matters of homeland security and counterterrorism. Lisa served under President Barack Obama, and Ken under President George W. Bush. They also both served as Chief of Staff to then-FBI Director Robert Mueller.
In this episode, Lisa and Ken do a deep dive on the national security implications of the coronavirus pandemic and break down the issues the U.S. would confront in the event of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s death or incapacitation.
Lisa and Ken’s conversation continues for members of CAFE Insider community. The special Insider bonus material covers the latest news on FISA and the historical context that helps us make sense of the recent Inspector General reports. Plus, the recent firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and what that means for U.S. national security. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider.
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Recorded on 4/30/20
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Host bios
Lisa Monaco, O’Melveny
Ken Wainstein, Davis Polk
The Archive
Lisa & Ken’s first podcast conversation: Stay Tuned National Security Special, 2/4/20
Special episode of CAFE Insider, featuring Lisa Monaco: Extraordinary Times, 3/17/20
Lisa Monaco joined Preet on Stay Tuned to help answer listener questions, 6/21/18
Lisa Monaco shares the story of her career in her first appearance on Stay Tuned: Behind Closed Doors: Advising Obama & Mueller, 9/28/17
Coronavirus
Lisa Monaco and Michelle Flournoy, “Now’s Not the Time for Isolationism,” Politico, 4/8/20
“What caused the coronavirus? A skeptical take on the theories about the outbreak’s Chinese origin,” The Washington Post, 4/16/20
The U.N. Biological Weapons Convention - on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction
Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, homepage and reports
A bill proposed by Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT): “To authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security, and for other purposes.”
The 9-11 Commission report and related materials
Rep. Adam Schiff’s press release and draft legislation: To establish the Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States.
“Under Fire For Coronavirus Response, Trump Officials Defend Disbanding Pandemic Team,” TIME, 3/19/20
“President’s intelligence briefing book repeatedly cited virus threat,” The Washington Post, 4/27/20
President’s Daily Brief: “Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in US,” 8/6/01 (declassified and approved for release on 4/10/04)
DOJ Memo: Department of Justice Enforcement Actions Related to COVID-19, 3/24/20
Harry Litman, “The DOJ Just Made it Too Easy to Link Coronavirus to Terrorism,” Los Angeles Times, 4/2/2020
Raffaello Pantucci, “After the Coronavirus, Terrorism Won’t Be the Same, Foreign Policy,” Foreign Policy, 4/22/20
Kim Jong-Un
CLIP: “Trump: 'Very good idea' on Kim Jong Un's health,” 4/27/20
“Is the talk about Kim Jong Un being sick — or worse — true? Pyongyang is abuzz, too.,” The Washington Post, 4/26/20
“Kim Jong Un makes public appearance, Korean media reports,” Financial Times, 5/1/20
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5/4/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
FISA Follies & Trump’s Taxes (with Steve Vladeck)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “FISA Follies & Trump’s Taxes,” Preet answers listener questions about vice presidential rules, Trump’s defunding of the WHO, and COVID-19’s effect on domestic violence. Then, Preet is joined by Steve Vladeck, the A. Dalton Cross Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law, to discuss FISA courts and President Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court battles. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free in the Stay Tuned feed. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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4/30/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 12 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/28: Legal Gambits
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Legal Gambits," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the lawsuit brought by Missouri against the Chinese government over COVID-19, and legislation introduced by Republicans in Congress which would allow lawsuits against foreign governments.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMMIGRATION ORDER
Executive order limiting immigration in response to COVID-19, 4/22/20
Trump tweet announcing executive order suspending immigration, 4/20/20
“Trump’s temporary plan to halt immigration is part of a broader strategy, Stephen Miller says,” New York Times, 4/24/20
RICK BRIGHT REMOVAL
Rick Bright’s statement on his removal from BARDA position, 4/22/20
Rep. Frank Pallone’s letter to HHS Inspector General calling for investigation of Bright matter, 4/23/20
“House to examine ouster of health official who doubted drugs Trump pushed,” New York Times, 4/23/20
“Ousting vaccine chief is going to ‘set us back,’ former FDA head says,” Politico, 4/26/20
“Vaccine expert from HHS to file whistleblower complaint,” CBS News, 4/24/20
SUING CHINA
Missouri AG’s complaint filed in Eastern District of Missouri, 4/21/20
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) of 1976, the law granting foreign states immunity
28 U.S. Code § 1605, the statute outlining the exceptions to the immunity of a foreign state
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), the law carving out an exception in FSIA for lawsuits against states who have sponsored terrorism
“Suing China over coronavirus won’t help. Here’s what will work,” John Bellinger, Washington Post op-ed, 4/23/20
“Congress hands Obama first veto override,” Politico, 9/28/16
MCCONNELL STATE BANKRUPTCY COMMENTS
Clip: Mitch McConnell expresses support for allowing states to go bankrupt, Hugh Hewitt radio show, 4/22/20
“McConnell takes flak after suggesting bankruptcy for states rather than bailouts,” Washington Post, 4/23/20
SUPREME COURT
Ramos v. Louisiana, the decision banning non-unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases
“Why a case about jury verdicts could spell trouble for Roe v. Wade,” Ruth Marcus, Washington Post op-ed, 4/24/20
NY Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. NYC, the decision on a now moot challenge to a NYC rule regarding the transport of firearms
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution
LAUGHING CHALLENGE
“Centuries-old law against cursing in public repealed by Virginia legislators,” NPR, 2/19/20
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4/28/2020 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Ballot Battles (with Michael Waldman)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, "Ballot Battles," Preet answers listeners’ questions about online learning, mail fraud, and the Equal Time Doctrine. Then, Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, joins Preet for a discussion about voting.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
“As School Moves Online, Many Students Stay Logged Out,” New York Times, 4/6/20
47 U.S. Code § 315: Candidates for public office, Legal Information Institute
18 U.S. Code § 1341: Frauds and swindles, Legal Information Institute
Stay Tuned: Blame Today On the 70s (with Kevin Kruse & Julian Zelizer), 1/24/19
THE INTERVIEW
The Fight to Vote, Simon & Schuster (2017)
“How to Protect the 2020 Vote from the Coronavirus,” Brennan Center for Justice, 3/16/20
Stay Tuned: Gunning for the 2nd Amendment? (with Michael Waldman), 1/15/19
HISTORY OF VOTING RIGHTS:
President Abraham Lincoln, Last Public Address, 4/11/1865, Abraham Lincoln Online
“The 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade,” The Atlantic, 3/1/13
Voting Rights Act of 1965, U.S. Government National Archives
Recordings of President Lyndon B Johnson’s phone calls, DiscoverLBJ
“Confrontations for Justice,” The National Archives
Michael Waldman, “The Right to Vote? Don’t Count on It,” Brennan Center, 2/29/16
THE CONSTITUTION:
15th Amendment, National Constitution Center
17th Amendment, National Constitution Center
19th Amendment, National Constitution Center
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS:
Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Oyez
Rucho v. Common Cause (2019), Oyez
Lamone v. Benisek (2019), Oyez
Republican National Committee v. Democratic National Committee (2020), SCOTUSblog
VOTER FRAUD & SAFETY:
Justin Levitt, “The Truth About Voter Fraud,” Brennan Center, 11/9/07
Watch: Voter ID Laws, “The Colbert Report,” Comedy Central, 7/20/11
“Trump Disbands Commission on Voter Fraud,” New York Times, 1/3/18
Tweet featuring Wisconsin Assembly speaker telling voters it’s safe to go out, 4/7/20
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4/23/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/21: Rolling with Pandemic Punches
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Rolling with Pandemic Punches," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss:
— President Trump’s threat to force Congress to adjourn so that he can bypass the Senate confirmation process for judicial nominees, a process known as “recess appointments.”
— An update on members of Trump’s inner circle, including Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, and Paul Manafort, the possibility that the president might pardon them, and the Justice Department’s compassionate release policy.
— The Supreme Court’s decision to livestream oral arguments for the first time in its history due to coronavirus, and the high-profile cases that the public will now be able to hear, including those involving Trump’s taxes.
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4/21/2020 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Fighting for Life (with Wes Moore & David Lat)
On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by two guests. Wes Moore is the CEO of Robin Hood NYC, a New York City-based antipoverty philanthropic organization. Moore is also a Rhodes Scholar, combat veteran, social entrepreneur, and bestselling author. In the midst of coronavirus, Robin Hood is at the forefront of relief efforts focused on aiding society’s most vulnerable. David Lat is a Managing Director at the recruiting firm Lateral Link and the founder of the iconic legal blog Above the Law. Last month, Lat spent almost a week on a ventilator after falling extremely sick with COVID-19. Thankfully, Lat is now on the road to recovery and has been sharing his story and his larger reflections on the pandemic on social media, television, and in powerful opinion pieces in major newspapers. Lat--a healthy and energetic 44-year-old--has used his harrowing journey with coronavirus to remind us of our collective risk and to highlight the selfless work of frontline healthcare professionals. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free in the Stay Tuned feed. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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4/16/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 45 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/14: COVID Aftershocks
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID Aftershocks,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest politically-charged legal issues and developments, including:
— The formation of a White House “Council to Re-Open America,” and President Trump’s false assertion that “when somebody is the President, authority is total.”
— Concerns about the upcoming November election and the legal and political dynamics surrounding the push to vote-by-mail.
— The surprising constitutional questions around presidential succession in the U.S., as leaders around the world are falling ill with the coronavirus.
— Attorney General Bill Barr’s recent interview in which he said the media was “on a jihad” to discredit President Trump, and the DOJ’s intention to take action to protect religious freedom.
— The news that Apple and Google are teaming up to create “contact tracing” tools to help track and prevent the spread of the virus, and the privacy issues that arise from this kind of surveillance.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
WHITE HOUSE COVID-19 RESPONSE:
10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution
Clip: Trump says presidential authority is “total,” CNN, 4/13/20
Clip: Larry Kudlow says investors should “think about buying during these dips,” CNBC, 3/6/20
“Wilbur Ross’s prediction about the coronavirus bringing back jobs was wrong,” Vox, 4/2/20
“Trump’s grand reopening council triggers slew of new questions,” Politico, 4/13/20
VOTE-BY-MAIL
Trump tweet criticizing vote-by-mail, 4/8/20
Brennan Center vote-by-mail explainer, 4/8/20
“Voting by mail and the race between Biden and Trump,” The Atlantic, 4/11/20
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Presidential Succession Act of 1947, 3 U.S. Code § 19
Presidential Succession Act of 1792
Presidential Succession Act of 1886
Congressional Research Service report on presidential succession, 6/29/05
Continuity of Government Commission succession report, 6/1/09
Jack Goldsmith, “A Presidential Succession Nightmare,” Lawfare, 3/25/20
BARR & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment
AG Barr’s Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, 4/8/20
DOJ spokesperson tweeting “expect action” on religious freedom, 4/11/20
Employment Division of Oregon v. Smith (1990), decision establishing rational basis test for religious freedom cases
“William Barr’s Wild Misreading of the First Amendment,” Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker, 10/17/19
“States Consider Whether Religious Services Qualify as ‘Essential,’” NPR, 4/1/20
CONTACT TRACING
Apple’s official announcement of Google partnership on contact tracing, 4/10/20
Andy Slavitt tweet thanking Google and Apple, 4/10/20
“The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker,” The Verge, 4/11/20
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4/15/2020 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
Trump v. The Invisible Enemy (with Peter Baker)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Trump v. The Invisible Enemy," Preet answers listener questions about: The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Wisconsin’s plan to extend absentee voting amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic Whether recently fired Inspector General for the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson could sue the government for wrongful termination, and the parallels to the firing of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Transitioning from the military into the field of law Then, Preet is joined by Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for MSNBC. Baker has covered four White Houses: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and, now, Trump. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free. Sign up to receive a link to the episode at cafe.com/preet. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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4/9/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
CAFE Insider 4/7: The Oversight Wars
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In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Oversight Wars,” Preet and Anne are joined by Neil Barofsky, who served as the Special Inspector General for TARP, the chief watchdog in charge of policing the 2008 Wall Street bailout. Drawing on Neil’s experience overseeing the last massive government stimulus package, Preet and Anne break down all the latest issues and developments, including:
— The challenges inherent in the oversight system outlined in the stimulus law, and the incredible amount of power in the hands of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
— Trump’s decision to appoint Brian Miller, one of his own White House lawyers, to the position of Inspector General for Pandemic Relief, and the importance of having independent-minded, qualified lawyers in oversight roles.
— The news that Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community, ostensibly as payback for his role in bringing to light the whistleblower complaint that ultimately led to the President’s impeachment.
Preet and Anne also break down the latest politically-charged legal news, including:
— The disturbing new report from the DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz exposing widespread problems with the FISA warrant application process.
— The legal battle over voting in Wisconsin, the Supreme Court’s last-minute decision mandating that they move forward with the election, and the implications for the upcoming November election.
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4/8/2020 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Note From Preet: It's Still OK To Laugh
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4/3/2020 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Humor in the Time of Corona (with Mike Birbiglia)
On this week's episode of Stay Tuned, "Humor in the Time of Corona," Preet answers listener questions about:
The impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 Census (and how to fill it out online!)
Whether Trump’s suggestion that he would not provide emergency assistance to “unappreciative” governors could be criminal conduct
If cable news networks should stop broadcasting Trump’s press conferences on COVID-19
Changing the name of the podcast to something more topical
Then, he’s joined by Mike Birbiglia, who is a comedian, writer, director, and an actor. Birbiglia does not shy away from the tough topics in his work and he shares how comedy has been a tool to help him work through personal struggles with health complications. In this sad and stressful time, Birbiglia reveals how the process of crafting and sharing jokes can be healing and cathartic. His most recent one-man show, The New One, is about the turbulent, and ultimately heartwarming, experience of becoming a parent. [Parental discretion for language and content is advised for this episode.]
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
Fill out the 2020 census online here
2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
“Why Does the Census Matter?,” Council on Foreign Relations, 12/16/19
“Trump: Federal Government Doing ‘Hell Of A Job’ And ‘Governors Should Appreciate It,’” Real Clear Politics, 3/27/20
THE INTERVIEW
Get updates from Mike at Birgbigs.com
Tip Your Waitstaff
BIRBIGLIA SPECIALS & MOVIES
“The New One,” Netflix (2019), and the upcoming book in May 2020
“Thank God For Jokes,” Netflix (2017)
Don’t Think Twice, Netflix (2016)
Sleepwalk With Me, Amazon Prime Video (2012)
“Sleepwalk with Me Live,” Spotify (2011)
“What I Should Have Said Was Nothing,” Netflix (2008)
JOKES & JOKESTERS
“Humor in Hard Times,” New York Times, 9/19/09
Watch: “Jon Stewart on Comedy in Times of Tragedy,” Bill Moyers Journal (2007)
“Where does canned laughter come from – and where did it go?,” BBC, 9/26/16
“Please Chuckle Here, New York Magazine, 11/23/11
Steven Wright:
Watch: “Comic Relief ‘Steven Wright’ Stand Up Comedy 1987”
Stephen Wright, Spotify
“The Mosaic View Of Comedian Steven Wright,” Wisconsin Public Radio, 3/7/20
“Headwaters for a River of Stand-Up,” New York Times, 4/30/14
Mitch Hedberg:
Mitch Hedberg: “Strategic Grill Locations,” Spotify (2003)
“Mitch Hedberg: The Best Pre-Twitter Twitter Comedian,” GQ, 6/4/13
“Mitch Hedberg, a Comedian Who Performed Surreal Routines, Dies at 37,” New York Times, 4/1/05
Jerry Seinfeld:
Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedian, Netflix (2002)
Watch: “Seinfeld - Night Guy”
Roy Wood Jr:
Roy Wood Jr.: “Father Figure,” Amazon Prime Video (2017)
LOCKDOWN ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Money Pit, Netflix (1986)
The Larry Sanders Show, HBO (1992)
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, HBO (2018)
Extras, Netflix (2006)
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4/2/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/31: Fevered Nation
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Fevered Nation,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down all the latest coronavirus developments, including:
— The spectacle of the daily White House coronavirus press conferences, and the impact of the President’s repeated false claims on the government’s response effort.
— The President’s now-abandoned wish to reopen the economy by Easter, and the chaos surrounding his public announcement that he was considering quarantining the entire New York metro area — which he later walked back that same day.
— The White House’s deployment of the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to produce ventilators.
— The passage of a massive $2 trillion stimulus package, and the importance of effective Congressional oversight over its implementation.
Amid the round-the-clock coronavirus coverage, there was also this news that would have otherwise wielded much attention: The DOJ’s indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and 13 of his associates on drug trafficking charges.
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3/31/2020 • 54 seconds
Note From Preet: An Outpouring of Outreach; An Inspiring Life
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3/27/2020 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Tracking & Tackling COVID-19 (with Andy Slavitt)
On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by Andy Slavitt, whoserved as the Acting Administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Services during the last two years of the Obama administration. A healthcare industry veteran, Slavitt helped to salvage the maligned Healthcare.gov and worked to improve federal health care data analytics. Since leaving government, Slavitt has remained a critical voice in the battle for healthcare coverage, founding the non-profit United States of Care and the investment firm Town Hall Ventures in 2018. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Slavitt has been on the front lines—working to acquire healthcare supplies for medical workers, helping to popularize #StayHome, and appearing on TV shows and podcasts to explain how we can flatten the curve.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE INTERVIEW
“Andy Slavitt Can’t Stop: How a Health Care Wonk Became a Rabble-Rouser,Stat News, 5/25/2017
“One-on-One with Andy Slavitt, Board Chair & Founder, United States of Care,”Digital Health Today, 10/17/2018
“The Issue,”United States of Care, 2020
“What We Do,”Town Hall Ventures, 2020
TESTING:
Andy Slavitt, “Why We Don’t Have Enough Coronavirus Tests,”Medium, 3/24/2020
Andy Slavitt, “The Severity of the Next Several Weeks Depends on Our Actions Now,”Medium, 3/22/2020
“What Is R0?: Gauging Contagious Infections,”Healthline
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES:
“Our Mission,”Project N95, 2020
“Summary of Comprehensive Congressional Proposal for COVID-19,”United States of Care, 3/23/2020
Andy Slavitt, “The Outcry From Nurses and Doctors Over the Lack of Protective Gear Will be the Major Story Next Week,” Medium, 3/17/2020
ECONOMY:
Andy Slavitt, “Coronavirus isn't about Trump's stock market and 2020 odds. Or at least it shouldn't be,”USA Today, 3/2/2020
“Trump pushes a ‘return to work’ as Kudlow predicts coronavirus stimulus will fuel economic rebound,”CNBC, 3/24/2020
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION:
Sara Rosenbaum, “Medicaid's Role in Caring for Flint: An Update,”Commonwealth Fund, 3/10/16
“CMS Announces $66.1 Million to Support Zika Prevention & Treatment Services,”CMS.gov, 11/9/2016
“Slavitt Says Goodbye to CMS Staff as Obama Administration Gives Way to Trump,”Healthcare Innovation, 1/20/2017
“The Man Who Saved Healthcare.gov Wants a Bipartisan Solution to Healthcare,”Washington Post, 3/16/2017
Trump Appears to Throw Shade at Obamacare Site While Announcing National Emergency,”Daily Beast, 3/13/2020
“Ex-Obama official fires back: Trump was left with 'global health infrastructure,'”The Hill, 3/15/2020
EXTRAS:
Andy Slavitt on theAl Franken Podcast, 3/22/2020
Donald Trump on Mitt Romney’s Coronavirus Test,Twitter, 3/25/2020
“Sex and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),”NYC.gov, 3/21/2020
Bill Gates, “The Next Outbreak? We’re Not Ready,”TED, 3/2015
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3/26/2020 • 1 hour, 48 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/24: Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram are joined by Juliette Kayyem.
Kayyem served as President Obama’s Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Drawing on her experience managing crises — including the H1N1 pandemic and the BP oil spill — she helps Preet and Anne break down all of the latest coronavirus developments and issues, including Trump's delayed deployment of the Defense Production Act, and the ethics around the government's response to the pandemic.
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3/24/2020 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Note from Preet: Fighting the Invisible Enemy
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On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by two guests. Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm, and GZERO Media, helps us break down the global and domestic threats posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Rahm Emanuel served as Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019, overseeing the city’s passage of universal pre-kindergarten, its ongoing struggle with crime and police brutality, and its rapid expansion of public-private partnerships. A Chicago native, Emanuel has been a mainstay in Democratic politics since the 1980s, working as a top advisor to President Clinton for the majority of his presidency, holding a seat in the House of Representatives during the George W. Bush administration, and serving as Chief of Staff for President Obama in the first year of his administration. Last month, Emanuel published The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World, an examination of the increasing importance of local leaders amid the dysfunction of the federal government. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free. Lisa Monaco, former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to President Barack Obama, joins Preet and Anne to discuss the many pertinent issues raised by the coronavirus. Sign up to receive a link to the episode at cafe.com/preet. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
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3/19/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/17: Extraordinary Times
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Extraordinary Times,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram are joined by Lisa Monaco, who was President Obama’s chief homeland security and counterterrorism advisor. In this clip, Lisa discusses the attempts made by the Obama administration to warn incoming Trump national security officials about the threat of a pandemic in January 2017 — going so far as to simulate a potential outbreak in a "tabletop" preparation exercise.
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3/18/2020 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Politics & Pandemics (with David Plouffe)
In this episode of Stay Tuned, “ Politics & Pandemics,” Preet answers listener questions about: The Trump administration’s response to the growing coronavirus crisis Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year sentence on two charges of felony sex crimes The House’s investigative activity since the conclusion of President Trump’s impeachment Lee Harvey Oswald, the “alleged” JFK assassin The guest is David Plouffe,author of A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump and the accompanying YA book Ripples of Hope: Your Guide to Electing a New President. Plouffe served as campaign manager for Barack Obama’s transformative 2008 presidential run and as Senior Advisor to President Obama from 2011-2013. Since September 2019, Plouffe has hosted the Campaign HQ podcast, where he interviews campaign managers, consultants, and political veterans like Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. He lives in San Francisco, where he has played crucial roles in the growth of Uber and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet.
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In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Virus Lockdown & SCOTUS Showdown," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on the first abortion case to come before the Court since Trump’s appointment of two new conservative justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The case, June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, could threaten the long-standing legal precedent established in Roe v. Wade.
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3/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
Misinformation Apocalypse (with Hany Farid)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Misinformation Apocalypse,” Preet answers listener questions about: Grand jury rules, and speculation that a grand jury declined to indict former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe The D.C. Court of Appeals’ ruling preventing the House Judiciary Committee from enforcing its subpoena for Don McGahn’s testimony Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times Company Super Tuesday predictions and punditry The guest is Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert and a professor at University of California, Berkeley. Farid is at the forefront of the race to develop technology that can detect visual, audio, and video manipulation. With the recent rise of AI-based fakes, also known as “deepfakes,” Farid is part of a small team of analysts creating new techniques to assist with the identification of fake content. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet.
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3/5/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 58 seconds
CAFE Insider 3/3: COVID-19 & Other Contagions
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "COVID-19 & Other Contagions," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the latest on the Roger Stone case, including Stone's lawyers' argument that a jury member was biased and should have been removed.
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3/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
Inside the Fight Against Hate (with Cynthia Deitle)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Inside the Fight Against Hate,” Preet answers your questions about:
X
Y
Z
The guest this week is Cynthia Deitle
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2/27/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 17 seconds
CAFE Insider 2/25: Time's Up for Weinstein & Jail for Stone
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Time's Up for Weinstein & Jail for Stone," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on two of the five charges he faced in New York — and what his guilty verdict means for sex crimes prosecutions in the #MeToo era.
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2/25/2020 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Pardonpalooza & #MeToo (with Ronan Farrow)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Pardonpalooza & #MeToo,” Preet and Anne Milgram, his CAFE Insider podcast co-host, answer your questions about the numerous pardons and sentence commutations issued by the White House this week.
The guest this week is Ronan Farrow, author of Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators and the host of the accompanying “The Catch and Kill Podcast.” Both works recount Farrow’s difficult journey to publishing game-changing sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Farrow is currently working with HBO on a documentary about the threats journalists face around the world.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
Office of the Pardon Attorney
Derrick Bryson Taylor, Heather Murphy, and Mariel Padilla, "A Complete List of Trump’s Pardons and Commutations," NYT, 2/18/20
"U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon," CNN, 2/14/01
THE INTERVIEW
Farrow’s First Appearance on Stay Tuned, CAFE, 4/26/2018
Ronan Farrow, The War on Peace, W.W. Norton & Company, 2018
CATCH AND KILL
Ronan Farrow, Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators, Little, Brown, and Company, 2019
Ronan Farrow,“The Catch and Kill Podcast,”Pineapple Street Media, 2019-2020
Kara Scannell and Mark Morales,“National Enquirer company chief David Pecker talking with New York prosecutors,” CNN, 11/25/2019
Rachel Maddow, “NBCUniversal Offers NDA Releases Over Harassment Claim Concerns,”MSNBC, 10/26/2019
Jeff Bezos,“No thank you, Mr. Pecker,”Medium, 2/7/2019
Sarah Ellison and Paul Farhi,“Publisher of the National Enquirer admits to hush money payments made on Trump’s behalf,” Washington Post, 12/12/2018
Joe Palazzolo, Michael Rothfeld, and Lukas I. Alpert, “National Enquirer Shieldd Donald Trump From Playboy Model’s Affair Allegation,” WSJ, 11/4/2016
Reed Albergotti, Vanessa O’Connell, and Russel Adams, “How Tiger Woods Protected His Image,” WSJ, 12/18/2009
Anna Louise Bardach, “The Hush-Hush Deal that Made Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor,” LA Magazine, 9/1/2004
NEW YORKER STORIES
Ronan Farrow, “The Black Cube Chronicles,” The New Yorker, Parts I, II, and III, 10/9/2019
Ronan Farrow, “How an Élite University Research Center Concealed its Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein,” The New Yorker, 9/7/2019
Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow, “A Sexual-Misconduct Allegation Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Stirs Tension Among Democrats in Congress,” The New Yorker, 9/14/2018
Ronan Farrow, “Les Moonves and CBS Face Allegations of Sexual Misconduct,” The New Yorker, 7/27/2018
Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow, “Four Woman Accuse New York’s Attorney General of Physical Abuse,” The New Yorker, 5/7/2018
Ronan Farrow, “The National Enquirer, A Trump Rumor, and Another Secret Payment to Buy Silence,” The New Yorker, 4/12/2018
Ronan Farrow, “Donald Trump, a Playboy Model, and a System for Concealing Infidelity,” The New Yorker, 2/16/2018
Ronan Farrow, “Harvey Weinstein’s Army of Spies,” The New Yorker, 11/6/2017
Ronan Farrow, “From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers Tell Their Stories,” The New Yorker, 10/10/2017
WEINSTEIN TRIAL
Ronan Farrow, Tweet on Jurors, Twitter,1/9/2020
Michael Levenson, “Who’s Who in the Harvey Weinstein Trial,” New York Times, 2/19/2020
Jeremy Barr, “Why the Weinstein Trial Jurors are Deliberating Slowly,” The Hollywood Reporter, 2/19/2020
Alyssa Rosenberg, “Harvey Weinstein is on trial. But #MeToo is in danger,” Washington Post, 2/18/2020
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2/20/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 39 seconds
Scenes from an Impeachment (with Dan Goldman)
This week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Scenes from an Impeachment,” features an exclusive interview with Dan Goldman, the House Intelligence Committee’s Director of Investigations and Senior Adviser who was charged with leading the public questioning of impeachment witnesses. Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who served as SDNY’s Deputy Chief of Organized Crime, takes us behind the scenes of impeachment.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
SUBPOENA POWER
CRS Report: Congress’s Contempt Power and the Enforcement of Congressional Subpoenas: Law, History, Practice, and Procedure, May 2017
THE WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT
Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson’s first letter notifying the House Intel Committee of the withheld whistleblower complaint, 9/9/19
Chairman Adam Schiff’s letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire requesting the withheld whistleblower complaint, 9/10/19
Chairman Schiff’s subpoena and accompanying letter issued to Acting DNI Maguire regarding the withheld whistleblower complaint, 9/13/19
The Whistleblower complaint regarding President Trump’s actions, filed August 2019
Acting DNI Maguire’s testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, 9/26/19
MUELLER REPORT
Attorney General Bill Barr’s letter on Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s report’s principal conclusions, March 2019
Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s Report on The Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, March 2019
UKRAINE
Memorandum of Trump’s July 25, 2019 conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker’s text messages
Three House Committees Launch Wide-Ranging Investigation into Trump-Giuliani Ukraine Scheme, 9/9/19
“Rudy Giuliani Plans Ukraine Trip to Push for Inquiries That Could Help Trump, New York Times, 5/9/19
HOUSE IMPEACHMENT WITNESSES
Ambassador Bill Taylor’s deposition transcript and testimony
George Kent’s deposition transcript and testimony
Dr. Fiona Hill’s deposition transcript and testimony
David Holmes’ deposition transcript and testimony
Undersecretary David Hale’s deposition transcript and testimony
Tim Morrison’s deposition transcript and testimony
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s deposition transcript and testimony
Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s deposition transcript and testimony
Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s deposition transcript and testimony
Laura Cooper’s deposition transcript and testimony
Jennifer Williams’ deposition transcript and testimony
Ambassador Kurt Volker’s deposition transcript and testimony
Dan Goldman’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, 12/9/19
ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT
The House Resolution Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, December 2019
Clip: Pelosi’s full impeachment inquiry announcement, 9/24/19
“Seven freshman Democrats: These allegations are a threat to all we have sworn to protect,” Washington Post, 9/23/19
“How senators voted on Trump’s impeachment,” Politico, 2/5/20
SENATE TRIAL
Clip: Rep. Adam Schiff Closing Argument in Senate Trial, 1/23/20
Clip: Rep. Adam Schiff Closing Argument in Senate Trial, 2/3/20
ROGER STONE
Roger Stone initial sentencing memo, 2/10/20
Roger Stone updated sentencing memo, 2/11/20
Trump tweet congratulating AG Barr on Stone case intervention, 2/12/20
“Prosecutors quit Roger Stone case after Justice Dept. intervenes on sentencing,” The New York Times, 2/11/20
“Trump pulls nomination of former U.S. for Treasury post,” Axios, 2/11/12
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2/13/2020 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 48 seconds
Stone Cold Crisis (with Anne Milgram)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Stone Cold Crisis,” Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram dig into some seriously troubling news: The DOJ’s decision to overrule career prosecutors’ recommended sentence for Roger Stone, Trump’s long-time advisor and friend, a day after Trump called the initial sentencing recommendation “horrible and very unfair.”
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
STONE CASE
Roger Stone initial sentencing memo, 2/10/20
Roger Stone updated sentencing memo, 2/11/20
Trump tweet congratulating AG Barr on Stone case intervention, 2/12/20
Preet tweet re: Judge Amy Berman Jackson, 2/11/20
Trump tweet attacking Judge Jackson, 2/11/20
“Prosecutors quit Roger Stone case after Justice Dept. intervenes on sentencing,” The New York Times, 2/11/20
“Trump pulls nomination of former U.S. for Treasury post,” Axios, 2/11/12
FLYNN
“In reversal, prosecutors recommend up to 6 months in prison for Flynn,” ABC News, 1/7/20
GIULIANI / BARR BACKCHANNEL
AG Bill Barr’s memo outlining new restrictions on opening politically sensitive investigations, 2/5/20
“Giuliani is giving Biden info the government, Barr confirms,” Los Angeles Times, 2/10/20
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2/12/2020 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Iowa & The State of Disunion (with John Dickerson)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Iowa & The State of Disunion,” Preet answers your questions about:
The future of the Iowa Caucuses
Whether the House can re-open the impeachment inquiry into President Trump
How elections should bear on impeachment
Situations where the guilty are acquitted
The guest this week is John Dickerson. He is a correspondent for 60 Minutes, contributing editor to The Atlantic, and an author. Dickerson is also a co-host of Slate’s Political Gabfest and Whistlestop podcasts.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
IOWA
“Lessons Learned From The Iowa Caucuses, And Danger Signs Ahead,” National Public Radio, 2/5/20
“‘A total mess’: Critics call for an end to Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status
Iowa caucuses – reporting,” Vox, 2/4/20
IMPEACHMENT
Double Jeopardy, Legal Information Institute
Jury Nullification, Legal Information Institute
“Alexander: Trump's Ukraine actions 'wrong,' 'inappropriate,' but not impeachable,” Politico, 2/1/20
“Murkowski says she 'cannot vote to convict,' but calls Trump's actions 'shameful and wrong,'” CNN, 2/3/20
“Rep. Jerry Nadler Says House Will Likely Subpoena John Bolton,” National Public Radio, 2/5/20
THE INTERVIEW
SOTU
Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address
State of the Union Address, United States House of Representatives History, Art & Archives
Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address, 2/5/19
“In dissonant State of the Union speech, Trump seeks unity while depicting ruin,” Washington Post, 2/5/19
Ezra Klein: “Why the media is so polarized — and how it polarizes us,” Vox, 1/28/20
Dickerson: “The Hardest Job in the World,” The Atlantic, May 2018
BIPARTISANSHIP
“Obama’s Call for Bipartisanship Failed. Why Do 2020 Dems Think They’ll Do Better?,” NY Mag, 3/1/19
“Frenemies: A Love Story,” New York Times, 10/5/12
“Nancy Pelosi, Icon of Female Power, Will Reclaim Role as Speaker and Seal a Place in History,” New York Times, 1/2/19
HOUSE OF TIP O’NEILL
The Troubles of Tip O’Neill, New York Times, 8/16/91
“After Two Decades, the 'Boll Weevils' Are Back, and Whistling Dixie,” Washington Post, 4/26/81
Clip: “Speaker O'Neil's Words Taken Down,” C-SPAN, 5/15/84
“Newt vs. Tip: Partisanship at Its Apogee?,” RealClearPolitics, 5/15/14
“The House of Jim Wright,” Politico, 5/7/15
“Lott Remarks on Thurmond Echoed 1980 Words,” Washington Post, 9/11/02
TRUMAN
Listen: “Harry S. Truman’s Battles With the Bosses,” Whistlestop Podcast, 11/15/17
“As Election Day nears, Trump borrows from Harry Truman’s playbook,” Washington Post, 11/5/18
POLITICAL “GAFFES”
Clip: Joe Lieberman, “3-way tie for 3rd,” C-SPAN, 5/18/17
Clip: “The Scream that doomed Howard Dean,” 2004
Clip: “George H.W. Bush checks the time,” 1992
“Dukakis and the Tank,” Politico, 11/17/13
POLITICAL SPEECHES
Clip: Mario Cuomo 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, C-SPAN, 7/16/84
Clip: Ronald Reagan’s 1976 Presidential Endorsement Speech, C-SPAN, 8/19/76
Clip: President Obama delivers Eulogy, Youtube, 6/26/15
Clip: Senator Barack Obama 2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 7/27/04
Clip: Obama Speech in Manassas, Virginia, 11/3/08
IMPEACHMENT
Clip: Rep. Adam Schiff Closing Argument, 2/3/20
THE BUTTON
Clip: Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Democratic Response to State of the Union Address, 2/4/20
Clip: Marco Rubio's State of the Union Response, 2/12/13
Clip: Jindal Delivers Republican Response, 2/25/09
Clip: 30 Bobby Jindal Rock, 2/25/09
“Jindal's Kenneth problem,” Politico, 3/7/09
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2/6/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 48 seconds
National Security Special (with Lisa Monaco & Ken Wainstein)
In this Stay Tuned special bonus, national security experts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the latest news stories that aren't about impeachment: Coronavirus, encryption, and the controversy over Carter Page FISA warrants.
Lisa Monaco served as Advisor to President Obama for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2013-2017. A former federal prosecutor, Monaco spent 15 years in the Justice Department in various DOJ and FBI leadership positions—including Counsel to and Chief of Staff at the FBI for then-Director Robert Mueller. In 2011, Monaco was the first woman to serve as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security.
Kenneth Wainstein served as Advisor to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2008-2009. Wainstein served as the first Assistant Attorney General for National Security at DOJ, and led the new National Security Division in the wake of 9/11. A former federal prosecutor, Wainstein spent 19 years in the Justice Department and also served as General Counsel, and then Chief of Staff to then-Director Robert Mueller.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus Live Updates, New York Times
“Trump sticks embattled health chief with coronavirus response,” Politico, 1/30/20
“195 Quarantined in California After Fleeing Coronavirus Epicenter,” New York Times, 1/31/20
“How a ‘Czar’ Fights a Disease,” Politico, 1/19/15
ENCRYPTION
Clip: Cybersecurity, Encryption and United States National Security Matters Hearing before the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate, 9/13/16
Clip: Attorney General Barr on Encryption Technology and Law Enforcement, 10/4/19
Clip: Encryption and Lawful Access: Evaluating Benefits and Risks to Public Safety and Privacy, Senate Judiciary Committee, 12/10/19
Valerie Caproni’s Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, 2/17/11
“A Year After San Bernardino And Apple-FBI, Where Are We On Encryption?,” National Public Radio, 12/3/16
FISA
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), Legal Information Institute
Fourth Amendment, Legal Information Institute
Judge James Boasberg’s Order Regarding Handling and Disposition of Information regarding Carter Page, filed 1/7/20
DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, December 2019
FBI Director Chris Wray’s response in regards to “Accuracy Concerns regarding FBI Matters Submitted to the FISC,” 1/10/20
David Kris’ amicus brief, “Accuracy Concerns regarding FBI Matters Submitted to the FISC,” 1/15/20
Clip: Attorney General Barr and FBI Deputy Director Bowdich Hold Press Conference, 1/13/20
Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, “The Church Committee”
“Justice Dept. Says Facts Did Not Justify Continued Wiretap of Trump Aide,” New York Times, 1/23/20
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2/4/2020 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds
The Fate of the World in 2020 (with Ian Bremmer)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “The Fate of the World in 2020,” Preet answers your questions about:
What constitutes impeachable conduct
The authorities that Chief Justice John Roberts can assert in Trump's impeachment trial
Reports that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t have the votes to block impeachment witnesses
The guest this week is Ian Bremmer, the Founder and President of Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk and research firm. Bremmer is also the president of GZERO Media, which features short videos, podcasts, and explainers to help break down complicated global issues, and is an Editor-at-Large and Foreign Affairs columnist at TIME Magazine.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
JOHN ROBERTS:
"John Roberts Can Call Witnesses to Trump's Trial. Will He?," New York Times, 1/27/20
"Rebuke From Roberts Signals His Limited Role in Trump’s Senate Trial," New York Times, 1/22/20
MITCH MCCONNELL:
"McConnell Says GOP Doesn't Have Votes to Block Impeachment Witnesses," Wall Street Journal, 1/29/20
THE INTERVIEW
EURASIA GROUP TOP RISKS:
“Top Risks for 2020,” Eurasia Group, 1/6/2020
“Top Risks for 2019,” Eurasia Group, 1/7/2019
“The Fate of the World in 2019,” Stay Tuned with Preet, 1/8/2019
DAVOS:
Klaus Schwab, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Currency/Penguin Random House, 2017
“Ian Bremmer reveals what business and political leaders are discussing behind closed doors in Davos,” Eurasia Group and Business Insider, 1/24/2020
“Climate Change Takes Center Stage at Davos,” New York Times, 1/20/2020
“Trump Focuses on Economy at Davos, Seeking a Counter to Impeachment,” New York Times, 1/21/2020
“Greta Thunberg on Averting a Climate Apocalypse: Davos 2020,” World Economic Forum on Youtube, 1/21/2020
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOREIGN POLICY:
Donald Trump Tweet about Bremmer, Twitter, 5/27/2019
Bremmer's tweet apologizing about the quote, Twitter, 5/27/2019
“A political scientist caused confusion when he made up a Trump quote. The president noticed,” Washington Post, 5/27/2019
“Mattis says Iran downing a US aircraft should be met with retaliation,” Military Times, 12/3/2019
“Zuckerberg talks Warren ‘existential’ breakup threat in leaked audio,” Axios, 10/1/2019
“After Contentious Interview, Pompeo Publicly Accuses NPR Journalist Of Lying to Him,” NPR, 1/25/2020
“Prince Charles: We need a new economic model or the planet will burn,” CNN, 1/22/20
Ian Bremmer, “How the Trump Administration’s Israel-Palestine Peace Plan Will Change the Middle East,” TIME, 1/28/2020
EXTRAS:
“A Large Blank World Map,” Wikimedia Commons
“Is it Appropriate to Undo Two Shirt Buttons at Work?” Wall Street Journal, 12/11/2014
THE BUTTON
Watch: 2020 Grammy Awards
"Alicia Keys honors Kobe Bryant in moving Grammys opening speech," LA Times, 1/26/20
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1/30/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/28: Nuts & Bolton
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Nuts & Bolton," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the bombshell revelations that former National Security Advisor John Bolton wrote in the manuscript of his forthcoming book that President Trump tied releasing aid to Ukraine investigating the Bidens.
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1/29/2020 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
POTUS on Trial & A Military Mind (with Adm. James Stavridis)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “POTUS on Trial & A Military Mind,” Preet answers your questions about:
Whether foreign policy is exclusively in the purview of the executive branch and what that has to do with impeachment of President Trump
Why Lev Parnas is able to sit for public interviews while out on bond while Roger Stone is bound by a gag order
Whether Chief Justice John Roberts has veto power during the Senate trial
The guest is Admiral James Stavridis. He spent 37 years in the U.S. Navy and earned four stars, served as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, and forayed into academia as the 12th Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. His most recent book is Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
“Alan Dershowitz’s Strange Constitutional Arguments on Impoundment and Foreign Policy,” Lawfare, 1/22/20
Transcripts of Rachel Maddow’s first and second interview with Lev Parnas, 1/15/20
“Roger Stone Lost His Appeal Of The Gag Order Barring Him From Posting On Twitter, Facebook, And Instagram,” BuzzFeed News, 10/22/19
Senate Resolution 483, “To Provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States,” Jan 2020
“Trump’s Impeachment Trial a Perilous Duty for Chief Justice,” New York Times, 1/14/20
THE INTERVIEW
Stravridis’ most recent book: Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character, October 2019
Stavridis’ column for Time: “Why Trump’s Generals Have Abandoned Ship,” 1/3/19
“‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals,” Washington Post, 1/17/20
General Ulysses S. Grant’s book, Personal Memoirs, 1999
Michael Shaara’s book, The Killer Angels, 2004
Steven Pressfield’s book, Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae, 2005
“Trump invites disgraced Navy SEAL who posed with a dead ISIS captive he was accused of murdering to Mar-a-Lago,” Business Insider, 12/24/19
“Anguish and Anger From the Navy SEALs Who Turned In Edward Gallagher,” New York Times, 12/27/19
The North Atlantic Treaty, April 1949
“What Is NATO’s Article 5?,” History, 8/31/18
Stavridis column for Time: “Why NATO Is Essential For World Peace, According to Its Former Commander,” 4/4/19
My Big Fat Greek Wedding, IMDb, 2002
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1/23/2020 • 1 hour, 2 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/21: Mock Trial
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mock Trial," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the trial rules proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, which Democrats argue give a helping hand to the White House and make it impossible to have fair proceedings.
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1/22/2020 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Born to Poll (with J. Ann Selzer)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Born to Poll," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's move to withdraw his guilty plea
-- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement naming the House Impeachment Managers
-- The documents provided to the House Intelligence Committee by Rudy Giuliani's associate, Lev Parnas
The guest is J. Ann Selzer, the president and founder of polling firm Selzer & Company. She is one of the country's most widely-respected pollsters and has been overseeing the Des Moines Register Iowa poll almost every year since the 1980s.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
MICHAEL FLYNN
Mr. Flynn’s Motion to Withdraw Plea of Guilty And Unopposed Motion for Continuance, 1/14/20
“Allocution,” Legal Information Institute
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 11. Pleas, Legal Information Institute
“Michael Flynn moves to withdraw guilty plea, claiming government ‘vindictiveness,’” Washington Post, 1/14/20
IMPEACHMENT
Pelosi Names Impeachment Managers, Speaker of the House, 1/15/20
“Who are the impeachment managers prosecuting the case against Trump in the Senate trial?” Washington Post, 1/15/20
Documents provided by Lev Parnas to House investigators
“Ukraine prosecutor offered information related to Biden in exchange for ambassador’s ouster, newly released materials show,” Washington Post, 1/14/20
“Meet the Trump Donor Who Allegedly Stalked America’s Ambassador in Ukraine,” Daily Beast, 1/14/20
THE INTERVIEW
Elizabeth Winkler, “The Pollster Who Figured Out Iowa’s Quirky Caucuses,” Wall Street Journal, 1/3/2020
Brianne Pfannenstiel, “Bernie Sanders Leads the Iowa Poll for the First Time, Weeks Before the Iowa Caucuses,” Des Moines Register, 1/10/2020
Iowa Poll Methodology, Selzer & Company,1/10/2020
Brianne Pfannenstiel, “Iowa Poll: Pete Buttigieg Rockets to the Top of the 2020 Field as a Clear Front-Runner,” Des Moines Register, 11/16/2019
Iowa Poll Methodology, Selzer & Company, 11/16/2019
Geoffrey Skelley and Nathaniel Rakich, “What the Heck is Going on With Tom Steyer’s Poll Numbers?” FiveThirtyEight, 1/13/2020
Clare Malone, “Ann Selzer is the Best Pollster in Politics,” FiveThirtyEight, 1/27/2016
Nate Silver, “Ann Selzer on Youth & Minority Turnout,” FiveThirtyEight, 9/26/2008
Steven Shepard, “Ann Selzer’s Secret Sauce,” POLITICO, 12/12/2015
Jonathan Allen and Amie Parmes, Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign, Penguin Random House, 2017
J. Ann Selzer, Tweet about Iowa Poll Timing, Twitter, 1/2/2020
J. Ann Selzer, “How Cruz and Sanders Defied the Iowa Polls, Including Our Own,” Bloomberg, 2/2/2016
“Kerry Comes Back to Win Dramatic Caucuses,” CNN, 1/20/2004
Jeff Zeleny and Jim Rutenberg, “Last-Minute Scramble as Caucus Night Nears,” New York Times, 12/31/2011
Liz Halloran, “Is Huntsman Wrong to Skip Iowa?” NPR, 6/21/2011
“For Gauging Goofiness, Majority Back Iowa Poll,” New York Times, 1/29/1990
THE BUTTON
Clip of Doug Collins on Fox, 1/8/20
“Preet Bharara to Georgia congressman: You've hit a shocking new low,” CNN, 1/09/20
Preet’s first, second, and third tweet about Rep. Doug Collins, 1/8/20
Doug Collins’ twitter apology, 1/10/20
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1/16/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 11 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/14: "Impeached For Life"
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "'Impeached For Life,'" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the The politics at play in the impeachment trial of President Trump, expected to begin next week, and the role of Chief Justice John Roberts, who will preside of the proceedings.
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1/15/2020 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Targeted Killings: Suleimani & Hoffa (with Jack Goldsmith)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Targeted Killings: Suleimani & Hoffa," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- John Bolton's statement that he's prepared to testify in the Senate impeachment trial if he's subpoenaed
-- Whether the House can continue to call additional witnesses after the articles of impeachment are transmitted to the Senate, and Senator Marco Rubio's interpretation of Senate trial rules
-- Government prosecutors' decision to seek prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn
Jack Goldsmith is a Harvard law professor, co-founder of Lawfare, and an author. His most recent book is In Hoffa's Shadow: A Stepfather, a Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for the Truth. Goldsmith served as the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel from 2003-2004.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE Q&A
Statement of John R. Bolton regarding congressional testimony, 1/6/20
Sen. Marco Rubio’s tweet about Bolton’s testimony, 1/6/20
United States’ Supplemental Memorandum in Aid of Sentencing, U.S. v. Michael Flynn, 1/7/20
“Prosecutors Ask That Michael Flynn Get Prison Time,” New York Times, 1/7/20
THE INTERVIEW
In Hoffa’s Shadow: A Stepfather, a Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for the Truth, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (September 2019)
Primary Sources:
Article II of The Constitution, Legal Information Institute
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), 2001
Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Resolution, 2002
Executive Order 12333, National Archives
“War Powers,” Library of Congress
Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, Office of the Inspection General, December 2019
Goldsmith’s May 2004 memo & July 2004 memo regarding the Stellar Wind program
Analysis:
Goldsmith’s tweets about precedent, 1/4/20
Bobby Chesney’s tweet about assassinations, 1/5/20
“The Soleimani Strike: One Person Decides,” Lawfare, 1/3/20
“Did the President Have the Domestic Legal Authority to Kill Qassem Soleimani?,” Lawfare, 1/3/20
“The key word in U.S. justifications for the killing of Iranian general: ‘Imminent,’” Washington Post, 1/5/20
“As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure,” New York Times, 1/4/20
“Trump Threatens Iranian Cultural Sites, and Warns of Sanctions on Iraq,” New York Times, 1/5/20
“Trump Says He'll Target Iran's Cultural Sites. That's Illegal,” National Public Radio, 1/6/20
“Assassination Ban and E.O. 12333: A Brief Summary,” CRS Report for Congress, 2002
“The FBI Needs to Be Reformed,” The Atlantic, 12/16/19
Stay Tuned Archive:
Bob Bauer’s interview on Stay Tuned
THE BUTTON
"White Prosecutor, Doug Evans, Asks to Recuse Himself From Curtis Flowers Case,” New York Times, 1/7/20
In the Dark Podcast, APM Reports
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1/9/2020 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 37 seconds
CAFE Insider 1/7: What Quds Go Wrong?
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "What Quds Go Wrong?," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force.
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1/8/2020 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Playing God (with Eric Lander)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Playing God," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about loyalty, congressional hearing practices, and naturalization ceremonies.
Eric Lander is the President and co-founder of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a biomedical and genomic research lab that's played a central role in the development of CRISPR, and the leader of the Human Genome Project.
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1/2/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Revisiting Just Mercy (with Bryan Stevenson)
Bryan Stevenson is a civil rights attorney who represents prisoners on death row. Described as “America’s Nelson Mandela,” his Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit law firm based in Alabama, is dedicated to challenging racial injustice and ending mass incarceration. Stevenson is also the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, a newly released movie.
This interview was originally aired February 2019.
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12/26/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Impeaching 45 (with Susan Glasser)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Impeaching 45," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- President Trump’s six-page letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
-- Whether the House should delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate
-- Chief Justice John Robert’s role and responsibilities in the Senate impeachment trial
Susan Glasser is a New Yorker staff writer and CNN global affairs analyst. Glasser is an author, reporter, and editor who has covered domestic and international news for decades, including President Bill Clinton’s impeachment and the rise of Vladimir Putin.
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12/19/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/17: Trial by Senate
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Trial by Senate," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the scope and shape of the Senate trial, and Mitch McConnell's recent comments.
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12/17/2019 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
The Public Servant (with Sally Yates)
On this week's special episode of Stay Tuned, "The Public Servant," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about latest developments in the House impeachment inquiry and and speaks to former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates live from the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Our show was recorded by Dan McDonald.
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12/12/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 54 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/10: Abuse(s) of Power
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Abuse(s) of Power," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on the FBI’s Russia investigation.
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12/10/2019 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
Stay Tuned Unplugged: Live Tour 2019
This week’s special episode, "Stay Tuned Unplugged: Live Tour 2019," features highlights from host Preet Bharara’s conversations with leaders across the country:
Denver: former Colorado governor and current candidate for Senate John Hickenlooper & Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action
Minneapolis: Mayor Jacob Frey
Detroit: former U.S. Attorney in Detroit Barbara McQuade & Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Our shows were recorded by: David Fender & Rebekah Romberg (Denver), Ian Combs (Minneapolis) & Juuni Verse (Detroit).
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12/5/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 17 seconds
CAFE Insider 12/2: Impeachment: Phase 2
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment Game Plan," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the House Judiciary Committee's hearings, the first of which is set for this Wednesday.
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12/3/2019 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
McGahn Must Testify & The Trump Transition (with Michael Lewis)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "McGahn Must Testify & The Trump Transition," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- A D.C. federal court's decision that former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn must comply with a House subpoena to testify
-- Roger Stone’s conviction in federal court, and the possibility of a pardon from Trump
-- Trump’s inconsistent treatment of American military service members
Michael Lewis is the author of fifteen books, including Moneyball and The Big Short. His new book, The Fifth Risk, takes on the Trump administration. Originally aired in December 2018, Preet speaks with Lewis about the dedication of the civil service, Trump’s attack on trust, and the dangers of willful ignorance.
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11/27/2019 • 54 minutes, 5 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/25: Impeachment Game Plan
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment Game Plan," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss what the House Judiciary Committee's articles of impeachment might be.
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11/26/2019 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Impeachment Special (with Anne Milgram)
In this special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by Anne Milgram, former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider podcast co-host, to discuss the latest developments in the impeachment inquiry.
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11/22/2019 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
Sondland & Lessons from Watergate (with Carl Bernstein)
On this week's episode of Stay Tuned, "Sondland & Lessons from Watergate," host Preet Bharara highlights key moments from U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland's highly anticipated testimony in the House impeachment inquiry and speaks to legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein.
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11/21/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/18: Can I Get A Witness?
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Can I Get A Witness?," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments in the House's impeachment inquiry.
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CLOSED-DOOR TESTIMONY OF DAVID HOLMES
Opening statement of David Holmes during his closed-door testimony before the House Intelligence Committee on November 15
“A Friday night surprise: David Holmes throws a wrench in Trump’s impeachment defense,” The Washington Post, 11/16/19
“Russian spies likely intercepted ambassador’s cell phone call with Trump,” CNN, 11/14/19
Full transcript of October 17 testimony of Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador to the E.U., 11/6/19
Sondland’s addendum to his October 17 testimony, 11/4/19
WEEK 2 OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
“Impeachment Public Hearings Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next,” NPR, 11/18/19
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s tweet announcing that eight more witnesses will publicly testify, 11/12/19
“Senior national security official ties key official more closely to Trump on Ukraine in impeachment inquiry,” The Washington Post, 11/16/19
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11/19/2019 • 20 minutes, 8 seconds
Impeachment Hearing & The Story of America (with Jill Lepore)
On this week's episode of Stay Tuned, "Impeachment Hearing & The Story of America," host Preet Bharara shares his reaction to the first public impeachment hearing and speaks to Harvard historian and author, Jill Lepore.
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11/14/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Intelligence Reporting (with Mark Mazzetti)
This special episode of Stay Tuned is brought to you by the Amazon Original motion picture, The Report. The film tells the story of Daniel Jones, a Senate staffer who investigated the CIA's secret Detention and Interrogation program implemented in the aftermath of 9/11.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Mazzetti joins Preet for a wide-ranging discussion that covers his related reporting, interrogation techniques, congressional oversight, and the inherent challenges of the national security news beat. You’ll also hear from Daniel J. Jones himself, who recounts his experience during the production of the film.
Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to see The Report in Theaters November 15th and on Prime Video November 29th.
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11/12/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/11: Impeachment: The Opening Act
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment: The Opening Act," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments in the House's impeachment inquiry and discuss witness strategy.
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11/12/2019 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
Bannon & The F You Presidency (with Errol Morris)
On this week’s Stay Tuned, "Bannon & The F You Presidency," Preet answers your questions about:
-- U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland’s decision change his original testimony before congressional impeachment investigators
-- What former Special Counsel Bob Mueller might think about the impeachment inquiry
-- The full transcript of Trump’s “perfect” July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Errol Morris is this week’s guest on Stay Tuned. He is an author and Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker. He joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about his latest film, American Dharma, which profiles Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist and executive chairman of Breitbart News Network, who’s been credited with helping elect President Donald Trump.
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11/7/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 11/4: House Rules
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "House Rules," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, including historical parallels.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
HOUSE INQUIRY VOTE
House resolution (H.Res.660), resolution fact sheet, and House Judiciary Committee impeachment inquiry procedures, 10/31/19
“A Divided House Endorses Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump,” The New York Times, 10/31/19
“What’s in the House Resolution on Impeachment?,” Lawfare, 10/30/19
“Pelosi will get more out of today’s impeachment inquiry vote than Republicans. Here’s why,” The Washington Post, 10/31/19
“Democrats pivot from private inquiry of Trump to public case for impeachment,” The Washington Post, 11/2/19
“Kellyanne Conway calls Democrats’ bluff on impeachment, claims ‘they don't have the votes’” Fox News, 10/31/19
“Defining Impeachment Down,” The Wall Street Journal, 10/31/19
“Glengarry Glen Ross,” 1992 film referenced in Preet’s October 30th CAFE Insider Note
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11/4/2019 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
House Resolution & Infectious Power (with Edward Norton)
On this week’s Stay Tuned, "House Resolution & Infectious Power," Preet answers your questions about:
-- Key revelations from Ukraine expert Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman’s testimony in the House impeachment inquiry—and the baseless attacks waged against him
-- The upcoming House Resolution vote on impeachment
-- Finding hope in stressful times
Edward Norton is this week’s guest on Stay Tuned. He is a writer, director, and three-time Academy Award-nominated actor. He joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his latest film, Motherless Brooklyn, and today’s political climate.
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10/31/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/28: Baghdadi Dies & Impeachment Quickens
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Baghdadi Dies & Impeachment Quickens," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down:
-- The New York Times report that John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe has evolved into a criminal inquiry, raising a range of unanswered questions
-- Rudy Giuliani is reportedly the target of two federal investigations and subject of two pocket dialing mishaps
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
DURHAM’S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Attorney General’s guidelines on general crime investigations, Justice.gov
"Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation,” The New York Times, 10/24/19
“Justice Department watchdog says highly anticipated FISA report is ‘nearing completion’,” CBS News, 10/24/19
“Barr personally asked foreign officials to aid inquiry into CIA, FBI activities in 2016,” The Washington Post, 9/30/19
RUDY GIULIANI’S MISHAPS
“Giuliani probe snowballs,” Politico, 10/25/19
“Is Rudy Giuliani going to jail?,” Politico, 10/24/19
“Giuliani associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman plead not guilty in campaign finance case,” The Washington Post, 10/23/19
“Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens,” NBC News, 10/25/19
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10/28/2019 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Taylor's Testimony & Full Circle (with Cameron Douglas)
On this week’s Stay Tuned, "Taylor's Testimony & Full Circle," Preet answers your questions about:
-- The White House’s position not to comply with subpoenas issued in the impeachment inquiry
-- Bill Taylor’s explosive testimony and what it means for the articles of impeachment
-- The Republicans’ reaction to Taylor’s testimony
Cameron Douglas, the son of Michael Douglas and grandson of Kirk Douglas, served almost eight years in federal prison for drug trafficking, a business he entered to support his addiction to cocaine and heroin. He joins Preet to discuss his battle for sobriety and freedom in his new, brutally honest memoir, Long Way Home.
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10/24/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 9 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/21: Mick Mulvaney's Mess
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mick Mulvaney's Mess," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney’s walk-back of his quid pro quo Ukraine comments made at a press conference last week.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
MULVANEY’S PRESS CONFERENCE
Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney’s press conference (video and transcript), 10/17/19
Mick Mulvaney’s interview on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, 10/20/19
Trump Doral & The G7
“What Is the Emoluments Clause?,” Encyclopedia Britannica
“Trump was already violating the emoluments clause. Grabbing the G-7 is even worse,” The Washington Post, 10/18/19
“Trump Has Just the Place for the Next G7 Meeting: His Own Golf Resort,” The New York Times, 8/28/19
President Trump’s tweet announcing that the G7 in 2020 would no longer be held at the Trump National Doral resort in Florida, 10/19/19
“How Mark Burnett Resurrected Donald Trump as an Icon of American Success,” The New Yorker, 12/27/18
Quid Pro Quo Admission
The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Congress.gov
“Mulvaney Says, Then Denies, That Trump Held Back Ukraine Aid as Quid Pro Quo,” The New York Times, 10/17/19
Trump’s “perfect call” tweet, 10/1/19
Letter sent by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to the General Prosecutor of Ukraine in 2018 raising their concerns that the Trump Administration could unduly pressure Ukraine into obstructing the Mueller investigation by withholding funding, 5/4/18
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10/21/2019 • 16 minutes
The Plutocrat’s Status Quo (with Anand Giridharadas)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "The Plutocrat’s Status Quo," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The indictment of Rudy Giuliani’s associates, brought by SDNY prosecutors
-- Giuliani’s refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the impeachment inquiry into President Trump
-- Last week’s Stay Tuned interview with George Conway, conservative lawyer and Trump critic
Anand Giridharadas is an author, editor-at-large for TIME magazine, political analyst at MSNBC, and cultural critic. He joins Preet to discuss his most recent book, now out in paperback, Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World.
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10/17/2019 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 57 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/15: Rudy in the Middle
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Rudy in the Middle," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the reported investigation into Rudy Giuliani and the indictment of his associates by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
RUDY GIULIANI, TRUMP’S “PERSONAL LAYWER”
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Department of Justice
“Foreign Agents Registration Act: An Overview,” Congressional Research Service, 3/7/19
The Logan Act, U.S. Code § 953: Private correspondence with foreign governments, Legal Information Institute
“Giuliani Is Said to Be Under Investigation for Ukraine Work,” New York Times, 10/11/19
“Federal Prosecutors Scrutinize Rudy Giuliani’s Ukraine Business Dealings, Finances,” Wall Street Journal, 10/14/19
"Trump tells reporters he doesn’t know if Giuliani is still his attorney,” Washington Post, 10/11/19
INDICTMENT OF GIULIANI ASSOCIATES
Indictment: United States of America v. Lev Parnas, Igor Fruman, David Correia, and Andrey Kulushkin, 10/10/19
“Lev Parnas And Igor Fruman Charged With Conspiring To Violate Straw And Foreign Donor Bans,” U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York Press Release, 10/10/19
“Two Giuliani Associates Who Helped Him on Ukraine Charged With Campaign-Finance Violations,” Wall Street Journal, 10/10/19
“Here Are Rudy Giuliani’s Various Claims About His Ties to the Two Men Arrested Wednesday,” Mother Jones, 10/11/19
“Rudy Giuliani’s Two Indicted Associates Could Have a Lot to Say,” New Yorker, 10/11/19
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10/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Diagnosing Trump (with George Conway)
George Conway, conservative lawyer and outspoken Trump critic, joins Preet Bharara for a special episode of Stay Tuned, "Diagnosing Trump." A longstanding member of the Federalist Society who played a critical role in Clinton's impeachment, Conway is one of the few conservative voices openly challenging Trump’s presidency—and calling for his impeachment.
You may be familiar with Conway’s other half: Kellyanne Conway, who currently serves as Counselor to the President. Despite his wife’s work, Conway continues to publicly pen—on Twitter and in editorials—his virulent criticisms of Trump.
In this exclusive, wide-ranging interview, Conway discusses why Trump’s narcissism renders him incapable of carrying out presidential duties, the likelihood and contours of impeachment, the 2020 presidential election, and whether history will be kind to those who stayed silent during Trump’s tenure.
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10/10/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 2 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/7: Crooked Diplomacy
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Crooked Diplomacy," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the evolving Trump-Ukraine scandal and newly released text messages between State Department officials.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
STATE DEPT. TEXT MESSAGES
“Read the Text Messages Between U.S. and Ukrainian Officials,” New York Times, 10/4/19
“Read Kurt Volker’s opening statement for testimony in Trump impeachment inquiry,” Vox, 10/4/19 [Text of Volker’s opening statement]
“Kurt Volker, Ukraine and a Turbulent End in the Trump Administration,” New York Times, 10/5/19
“Kurt Volker resigns as executive director of McCain Institute,” Politico, 10/7/19
“The U.S. diplomat who questioned Trump’s Ukraine scheme,” Politico, 10/4/19
“How Gordon Sondland, a wealthy hotelier turned ambassador, became the latest key player in the Ukraine inquiry,” Washington Post, 10/4/19
“Trump Ordered Ukraine Ambassador Removed After Complaints From Giuliani, Others,” Wall Street Journal, 10/3/19
“From ‘America’s mayor’ to Trump’s pit bull: Rudy Giuliani emerges as central figure in Ukraine firestorm,” USA Today, 9/27/19
“Ukrainians understood Biden probe was condition for Trump-Zelensky talks, says former Ukrainian adviser,” ABC News, 9/25/19
“Ukraine’s president needs to repair ‘damage’ with Europe after the Trump call scandal,” CNBC, 10/1/19
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10/7/2019 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Devil's Bargains (with David Remnick)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Devil's Bargains," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Enlisting an outside counsel to conduct an impeachment trial
-- Congress invoking its long dormant inherent contempt power
-- The reluctance in the news media to use the word “lies” when discussing the president’s “false statements”
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation as he gears up for the magazine’s annual ideasfestival. The discussion covers 2020 candidates, interviewing controversial figures, “elitism,” whether President Trump is a “racist,” American’s deepest flaws, what we should understand about the Russian people, “inventing” The New Yorker, and more.
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10/3/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 2 seconds
CAFE Insider 10/1: Impeachment Momentum
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment Momentum," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the House Intelligence Committee's subpoena issued to Rudy Giuliani, Trump's private lawyer.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
RUDY GIULIANI
“Giuliani Subpoenaed for Ukraine Documents as Next Step in Impeachment Inquiry,” House Intelligence Committee press release, 9/30/19 (letter and subpoena schedule)
Clip of Giuliani on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” holding up cellphone saying “it’s all here, right here,” 9/24/19
Anne Milgram’s tweet about subpoenaing Giuliani’s phone, 9/25/19
Clip of Giuliani’s contradictory statements about Ukraine on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time,” 9/20/19
Clip of Giuliani saying he wouldn’t cooperate or testify before the House Intelligence Committee with Adam Schiff as chairman on ABC’s “This Week,” 9/29/19
“Ukrainians understood Biden probe was condition for Trump-Zelensky talks, says former Ukrainian adviser,” ABC News, 9/25/19
“Giuliani says Trump did not pay for his globetrotting push for Biden probe,” Reuters, 9/29/19
“Attorney-Client Privilege,” Legal Information Institute
“Giuliani Cannot Rely on Attorney-Client Privilege to Avoid Congressional Testimony,” Lawfare, 9/30/19
“Giuliani works for foreign clients while serving as Trump’s attorney,” Washington Post, 7/10/18
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10/1/2019 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Ukraine & Brazen Power (with Samantha Power)
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On this episode of Stay Tuned, " Ukraine & Brazen Power," host Preet Bharara is joined by Anne Milgram, his co-host on the CAFE Insider podcast and former New Jersey Attorney General, to break down the significant developments in the Ukraine / whistleblower story that’s at the center of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
This week’s guest on Stay Tuned is Samantha Power. She served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Obama and joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about her memoir, The Education of an Idealist, and the mission as well as criticisms of the United Nations.
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9/26/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 59 seconds
CAFE Insider 09/23: Whistleblower Uproar
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In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, “Whistleblower Uproar,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the troubling reports that President Trump pressed Ukraine’s new president to investigate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, and then blocked Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint that allegedly details a “promise” Trump made to a foreign leader.
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9/23/2019 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
The Kavanaugh - Trump - Schiff news cycle (with Susan Hennessey)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, " The Kavanaugh - Trump - Schiff news cycle," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- How government officials should handle classified information
-- Whether former deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe would be entitled to the same discovery as all other defendants in the event he’s charged for making false statements
-- House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s letter to the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) concerning an undisclosed whistleblower complaint
Susan Hennessey, executive editor of the legal and national security blog Lawfare, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the lasting impact of Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, implications of Chairman Adam Schiff’s battle with the DNI, new allegations levied against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and more.
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In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Scandal Survey: Donald, Brett, Andy, Felicity," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss a New York Times article about sexual harassment allegations made against Justice Brett Kavanaugh from his time as a Yale undergraduate student.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
“Brett Kavanaugh Fit In With the Privileged Kids. She Did Not.,” New York Times, 9/14/19
“New York Times apologizes for ‘inappropriate and offensive’ tweet about Kavanaugh sexual misconduct allegation,” Washington Post, 9/16/19
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9/16/2019 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Russian Asset & The 1st Female Firefighter (with Brenda Berkman)
This week's Q&A (with Lisa Monaco) starts at 2:07, the interview starts at 17:35, and the button starts at 1:18:45.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Russian Asset & The 1st Female Firefighter," Lisa Monaco, who served as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism in the Obama Administration, joins host Preet Bharara to help answer some of your questions on:
-- Reports of an extracted Russian Spy who allegedly provided critical information about the Kremlin’s interference in the 2016 American election
-- The sudden departure of John Bolton as President Trump’s national security adviser
-- President Trump’s cancelled negotiations with the Taliban at Camp David
On this 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, retired Captain Brenda Berkman of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) joins Preet for a conversation about her journey as the City’s pioneering female firefighter and her historic 1982 class action lawsuit that forced the FDNY to accept women into its ranks.
* Corrections from Capt. Berkman: the U.S. Forest Service (along with FEMA and the US Fire Academy) came to Ground Zero to help FDNY with the large incident command challenges (not the “US Fire Service”); and 37 Port Authority Police died on 9/11, as well as many additional non-police Port Authority employees.
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9/12/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 41 seconds
CAFE Insider 09/09: DOJ, KSM, OLC
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "DOJ, KSM, OLC," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the protracted prosecution of 911 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad whose military trial is set to begin in January 2021 at the US Naval facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
9/11 & THE TRIAL OF KHALID SHEIK MOHAMMED (KSM)
Preet’s tweet about the trial, 8/30/19
Military Commissions Act of 2006
Military Commissions Act of 2009
“President Issues Military Order: Detention, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Non-Citizens in the War Against Terrorism,” The White House Archive
“How Military Commissions Work,” Office of Military Commissions
“U.S. Court of Military Commission Review (USCMCR) History,” Office of Military Commissions
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006), Oyez
Boumediene v. Bush (2008), Oyez
“Courts: A Brief Overview,” Federal Judicial Center
“A Guide to Appellate and Collateral Review Under the Military Commissions Acts,” Lawfare, 4/4/13
“Military Judge Sets January 2021 Trial Date for Accused 9/11 Conspirators,” Wall Street Journal, 8/30/19
“Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted,” New York Times, 7/29/19
“The Trial,” New Yorker, 2/3/10
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9/9/2019 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
End of the American Century (with George Packer)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "End of the American Century," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The President’s authority to declassify sensitive information, like the image Trump tweeted of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Space Center after an explosion
-- Why the adage “never ask a question you don’t know the answer to” applies in the courtroom, but not necessarily in the podcast studio
-- The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, charged with plotting the 9/11 terrorist attacks
George Packer, author and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century” and the lessons we can glean from the life of the storied diplomat.
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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9/5/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 27 seconds
CAFE Insider 09/03: Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the Inspector General’s report concluding that former FBI Director James Comey violated bureau policy by disclosing memos documenting his interactions with President Trump.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JAMES COMEY
Report of Investigation of Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey's Disclosure of Sensitive Investigative Information and Handling of Certain Memoranda, Office of the Inspector General, August 2019
“Full text: James Comey testimony transcript on Trump and Russia,” Politico, 6/8/17
“FBI's Interview Report Form FD-302,” Thomson Reuters Practical Law
Columbia Law School’s tweet, 6/8/17
Donald Trump’s tweet calling Comey a “dishonest fool,” 8/30/19
Donald Trump’s tweet quoting Jason Chaffetz, 9/1/19
Donald Trump’s tweet featuring an image of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Space Center
Rod Rosenstein’s tweet reacting to the IG report, 8/29/19
“What That Comey Email Report Really Says,” Lawfare, 8/29/19
Harry Litman: “James Comey helped save democracy when he wrote his memos,” Washington Post, 8/29/19
Barbara McQuade: “Comey says the DOJ IG report vindicates him. Trump says he's 'horrible.' So who's right?,” NBC News, 8/30/19
“Preet Bharara Links Firing to Trump Team’s ‘Helter-Skelter Incompetence,’” New York Times, 4/6/17
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9/3/2019 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
The Opposite of Trump? (with Michael Bennet)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "The Opposite of Trump?" host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- President Trump’s reported proposal to “nuke” incoming hurricanes
-- Why ethics should be taught in school
-- Whether the world needs more lawyers
Michael Bennet, senior senator from Colorado and 2020 presidential candidate, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about why Mitch McConnell’s Senate is stuck in a legislative standstill, whether the country is heading into another recession, and what politicians owe to the people who elect them.
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8/29/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes
CAFE Insider 08/26: Town Call
Today, we're sharing a clip from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 40 minutes and answered questions in real time from randomly selected members of the CAFE Insider community.
In this wide-ranging Q&A, Preet addressed deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the rule of law, the role of political identity in America, and how congressional members prepare for hearings.
You may listen to a clip from the episode in your Stay Tuned feed. To listen to the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. Thank you to everyone for supporting our work.
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8/26/2019 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
What is Justice? (with Michael Sandel)
On the 100th episode of Stay Tuned, "What is Justice?," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill’s decision to fire Officer Daniel Pantaleo for his involvement in the 2014 death of Eric Garner
-- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s ability to block popular legislation, like universal background checks for gun buyers
-- “Blinded by the Light,” the new movie about a young Pakistani boy’s love of Bruce Springsteen
-- Advice for new law students, plus an anecdote from Preet about his time in Law School
To commemorate the milestone, this episode is all about justice and what it means. It is fitting that Michael Sandel is the guest. A world-renowned political philosopher, author, and professor at Harvard University, Sandel spent his career thinking, writing, and speaking about justice. And we resurface voices from the Stay Tuned archive for a look at the way past guests think about justice.
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8/22/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Gunning for the 2nd Amendment? (with Michael Waldman)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Gunning for the 2nd Amendment?," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Obstruction of justice and whether unlawful underlying conduct is necessary to bring a case
-- The ICE raids that have resulted in the arrests of hundreds of undocumented workers, but no charges against the businesses
-- Attorney-client privilege, and whether it survives the death of a client
-- Going to law school and changing careers
Michael Waldman, the President of the Brennan Center at NYU Law School, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the Second Amendment, gun control, voting rights, and the craft of speechwriting. [Interview begins 13 minutes into the episode]
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community.
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8/15/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 29 seconds
CAFE Insider Sample 08/12: The Death of Jeffery Epstein
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "The Death of Jeffrey Epstein," co-hosts Preet and Anne discuss the conspiracy theories about the apparent suicide of the disgraced financier.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
EPSTEIN’S DEATH
Federal Bureau of Prisons Suicide Prevention Manual, bop.gov, 4/5/07
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Death of Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19
Statement of Manhattan U.S. Attorney on the Death of Defendant Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19
Statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Jeffrey Epstein’s death, Twitter, 8/10/19
“Before Jail Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Was Left Alone and Not Closely Monitored,” NYT, 8/11/19
“‘We need answers. Lots of them.’ What’s known and what’s next after Jeffrey Epstein’s death,” Washington Post, 8/11/19
“Unsealed documents show allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle,” CNN, 8/11/19
Some of the unsealed documents in a lawsuit brought by Epstein’s alleged victim, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, against Ghislaine Maxwell: here and here
“A Horrifying Death in a Horrifying Jail,” Slate, 8/10/19
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8/12/2019 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Guns, Brexit, and Refugees (with David Miliband)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Guns, Brexit, and Refugees," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- What laws can be passed to help end America’s gun violence problem
-- The Supreme Court’s seminal Second Amendment decision in District of Columbia v. Heller
-- Whether proof of an underlying crime is needed to bring an obstruction of justice case
-- Foreign policy considerations in prosecutions of foreigners in the U.S.
David Miliband, the former British Secretary of State and the president of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boris Johnson's election as the U.K.’s Prime Minister, Brexit, and the IRC’s work on behalf of refugees and displaced persons. [Interview begins 11 minutes into the episode]
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community.
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8/8/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
CAFE Insider 08/05: Ending Gun Violence
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ending Gun Violence," co-hosts Preet and Anne discuss what can be done in response to the mass shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
18 U.S. Code § 2331(5): Definition of “Domestic Terrorism”
“How the USA Patriot Act Redefines Domestic Terrorism,” ACLU
Overview of “Open Carry” Laws, The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
“Gunman killed sister, eight others in second deadly U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019
“Massacre at a Crowded Walmart in Texas Leaves 20 Dead,” NYT, 8/3/2019
“’How do you stop these people?’: Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric looms over El Paso massacre,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019
“It’s Time for Congress to Make Domestic Terrorism a Federal Crime,” Lawfare, Mary McCord, 12/5/2018
Transcript of “Stay Tuned with Preet” interview with gun control advocate Shannon Watts, March 2018
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8/5/2019 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
CIA Spies & Gadgets (with Michael Morell)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "CIA Spies & Gadgets," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- How the El Chapo case ended up with the federal prosecutors in Brooklyn
-- The limits, if any, on indicting a sitting President
-- Why grand jury materials are kept secret
-- The role of congressional staffers during hearings
-- Rep. John Ratcliffe’s qualifications for the role of Director of National Intelligence
Michael Morell, a 33-year veteran of the CIA who served as the agency’s Deputy Director and twice as its Acting Director, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the intelligence craft, recruiting spies, being with President Bush on 9/11, and more. Morell is currently a National Security Contributor for CBS News and host of the podcast, “Intelligence Matters.” [Interview begins 17 minutes into the episode]
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8/1/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 44 seconds
CAFE Insider 07/29: Mueller Testimony Aftermath
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mueller Testimony Aftermath," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Russian interference in the 2020 election and the forthcoming nomination of Texas Representative John Ratcliffe to replace Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS
“Report on the Russian Active Measures Campaigns and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election,” Volume 1, Senate Intelligence Committee, 7/25/19
Preet’s tweet about Trump & Putin’s discussion to form an “impenetrable Cyber Security unit” in 2017, 7/28/19
“Mitch McConnell blocks election security legislation,” CBS News, 7/26/19
“Russians probably targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate panel’s report says,” Washington Post, 7/25/19
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7/29/2019 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
The Mueller Testimony (with Anne Milgram)
This special episode of Stay Tuned covers former Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on Wednesday, July 24th.
Anne Milgram, former Attorney General of New Jersey and co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, joins Preet to break down Mueller’s seven-hour testimony, the major takeaways, and Congress’ next steps.
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7/25/2019 • 55 minutes, 10 seconds
CAFE Insider 07/22: Mueller Time, At Last
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mueller Time, At Last" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram preview Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s upcoming public testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.
Plus, a moment to honor the legacy of Robert Morgenthau, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the longest-serving Manhattan District Attorney.
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7/22/2019 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Epstein's Lawyers & Leaving the GOP (with George Will)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Epstein's Lawyers & Leaving the GOP," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The extent to which the Attorney General has control over federal prosecutors serving in the United States Attorney offices across the country
-- The idea that Alex Acosta, as a sitting U.S. Attorney in Miami, was intimidated by Jeffrey Epstein’s “hot shot” lawyers
-- How people come to be appointed as federal judges
-- Advice on taking the bar exam
George Will, nationally syndicated, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist for the Washington Post and author of The Conservative Sensibility, joins Preet for a wide-ranging discussion about his craft, the current political moment, and how the Republican Party has lost its way under Trump.
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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7/18/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 42 seconds
CAFE Insider 07/15: U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram address reporting that Jeffrey Epstein was an intelligence asset and assess a proposal by Epstein's lawyers that he should be released pending trial into his home where he'd create, at his own cost, what would essentially be a private jail.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
“Labor Secretary Acosta News Conference,” C-SPAN, 7/10/19
United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the government’s bail memorandum
United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the defense’s bail memorandum
Dual and successive prosecution policy (“petite policy”), Justice Manual, 9-2.031
Equal Protection, Legal Information Institute
“To Avoid Jail Before Trial, Epstein Offers Up His Mansion and Jet for Bail,” New York Times, 7/11/19
“Epstein Paid $350,000 to Possible Witnesses Against Him, Prosecutors Say,” New York Times, 7/12/19
“Jeffrey Epstein Is Indicted on Sex Charges as Discovery of Nude Photos Is Disclosed,” New York Times, 7/8/19
“Jeffrey Epstein’s Sick Story Played Out for Years in Plain Sight,” Daily Beast, 7/9/19
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7/15/2019 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Charging Epstein & Road to "La Casa Blanca" (with Julián Castro)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Charging Epstein & Road to 'La Casa Blanca,'" host Preet Bharara answers listener questions about:
-- A recent court ruling that President Trump cannot block people on Twitter
-- The Jeffrey Epstein case
-- And the latest developments in the 2020 Census debacle
2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro, who served as Mayor of San Antonio and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Obama joins Preet for what he described as, “The most wide-ranging interview I’ve done on the campaign trail so far.” The discussion covers immigration, policing, affirmative action, his thoughts on leadership, and more. [Interview begins 16 minutes into the episode]
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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7/11/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 41 seconds
CAFE Insider 07/08: Epstein & Con(Census)
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Epstein & Con(Census)," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the unusual process leading up to billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement with Alex Acosta, then US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and current Secretary of Labor.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
SDNY US Attorney Geoffrey Berman’s press conference announcing the charges against Jeffrey Epstein and the accompanying press release
Jeffrey Epstein’s indictment filed by the Southern District of New York: United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein
18 U.S. Code § 1591: Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion
18 U.S. Code § 371: Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States
18 U.S. Code § 1594: General provisions
21 U.S. Code § 853: Criminal forfeitures
28 U.S. Code § 2461: Mode of recovery
Jeffrey Epstein’s Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, 2007
SDNY Judge Kenneth Marra’s opinion holding that prosecutors violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act in failing to disclose their non-prosecution agreement with Epstein, 2/21/19
The Crime Victims’ Rights Act, 18 U.S. Code § 3771
“Jeffrey Epstein Arrested for Sex Trafficking of Minors,” The Daily Beast, 7/7/19
“Nude Photos of Underage Girls Seized From Jeffrey Epstein Mansion,” New York Times, 7/8/19
“How the Miami Herald investigated Jeffrey Epstein — and his many enablers,” Miami Herald, 11/28/18
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7/8/2019 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
What Patriotism Means to You (with Heidi Schreck)
Happy Fourth of July! In honor of the country’s birthday, we’re bringing you a special episode of Stay Tuned withPreet… and you!
Last week, we asked you to tell us what patriotism means to you and you have moved us with your overwhelming response. Listen through to the end of today’s episode for a compilation of the many thoughtful voices we heard from. Plus, Preet reflects on YOUR answers, and what patriotism means to him.
This week’s guest is Heidi Schreck. She is a playwright and an actress. She joins Preet to discuss her play, What The Constitution Means To Me. Nominated for two Tony Awards, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the show is inspired by Schrek’s time as a fifteen-year-old high school student competing in American Legion speech and debate contests, where she spoke about the meaning of our founding document.
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7/4/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
Crime & Politics (with Rachel Barkow)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Crime & Politics," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Prosecutors’ personalities
-- The Supreme Court’s decision in Flowers v. Mississippi, a capital case dealing with a prosecutor’s removal of black people from the jury pool.
-- Preet also shares a letter from Steven Martin, a leading prison reform advocate and former guest on Stay Tuned, who wrote in with his thoughts on Preet and Anne’s conversation on the CAFE Insider podcast about the Justice Department’s argument that detained migrant children need not be provided soap and toothbrushes.
Rachel Barkow, an expert on criminal justice, NYU Law professor, and author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation that covers sentencing reform, how we measure a prosecutor’s success, clemency power, and more. [Interview begins 11 minutes into the episode]
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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6/27/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 23 seconds
CAFE Insider 06/24: Unsafe, Unsanitary, Untenable
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Unsafe, Unsanitary, Untenable," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the Justice Department’s argument against providing soap and toothbrushes to detained migrant children.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
FLORES LITIGATION
Watch the 9th Circuit Court proceedings regarding Jenny Flores v. William Barr, 6/18/19
“Detained migrant children got no toothbrush, no soap, no sleep. It’s no problem, government argues.,” Washington Post, 6/21/19
Jenny Lisette Flores et all v. Janet Reno et al. Settlement Agreement (1997)
“Unaccompanied Minors and the Flores Settlement Agreement: What to Know,” The National Conference of State Legislatures Blog, 10/30/18
Flores v. Session (2017) opinion
Central District of California Judge Dolly Gee’s order in Flores v. Sessions (2017)
Vice President Mike Pence’s interview on CNN’s State of the Union and the transcript
“9th Circuit to allow live video of hearings in major cases,” LA Times, 12/2/13
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6/24/2019 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Jailing Manafort & the Iran Standoff (with Ben Rhodes)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Jailing Manafort & the Iran Standoff," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Kellyanne Conway
-- The consequences of violating the Hatch Act
-- Paul Manafort’s scuttled transfer to Rikers Island jail.
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Adviser and speechwriter to President Obama joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft of oratory and the foreign policy challenges facing the U.S., including the Iran nuclear threat. [Interview begins 9 minutes into the episode]
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6/20/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 51 seconds
CAFE Insider 06/17: Law is for Losers
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Law is for Losers," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the Office of Special Counsel’s recommendation to remove Kellyanne Conway from the White House for alleged violations of the Hatch Act and Anne’s first speeding ticket…while she was the Attorney General of New Jersey.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
KELLYANNE CONWAY & THE HATCH ACT
The Office of Special Counsel’s (OSC) report detailing Kellyanne Conway’s violations of the Hatch Act
The Office of Special Counsel website
Hatch Act, Office of Special Counsel
White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s letter to Special Counsel Henry Kerner responding to OSC’s report
“What Is the Hatch Act? Explaining Why Trump Was Urged to Fire Kellyanne Conway,” Washington Post, 6/13/19
“Trump on ‘Fox & Friends’: I will not fire Kellyanne Conway after watchdog rebuke,” Fox News, 6/14/19
George Conway’s twitter
ANNE MILGRAM’S TRAFFIC TICKET
“Speeding in New Jersey, Annotated,” New York Times, 8/11/08
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6/17/2019 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Truth in the Trump Era (with David McCraw)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Truth in the Trump Era," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The 2020 census
-- Bill Barr
-- Security clearances
-- The term, "hinked up"
David McCraw, Deputy General Counsel at the New York Times and author of Truth in our Times: Insider the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about press freedoms, press bias, and the legal battles over truth. [Interview begins 11 minutes into the episode]
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6/13/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
The Laws of Language (with Benjamin Dreyer)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "The Laws of Language," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- His concerns about casual use of the term "treason"
-- Mueller's statement that indicting a sitting president is "unconstitutional"
-- Election of judges
-- Donald Trump Jr.'s erroneous tweet about Preet
Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief of Random House and author of the New York Times best seller Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about language, writing, and why good writing is a form of morality.
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6/6/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 15 seconds
CAFE Insider 06/03: Treason Season
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Treason Season," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram analyze Bill Barr's interview with CBS News and the President's allegations that the top ranks at the FBI committed "treason."
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
BILL BARR’S CBS NEWS INTERVIEW
"William Barr interview: Read the full transcript,” CBSNews, 5/31/19
“TREASON”
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute
“18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason,” Legal Information Institute
“18 U.S. Code § 2384. Seditious conspiracy,” Legal Information Institute
“Trump doesn't seem to understand what 'treason' means,” NBCNews, 5/24/19
Clip of Rep. Liz Cheney on ABC News discussing “treason”
Preet’s August 2018 appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher"
DEFINITIONS
"Vituperative," Merriam-Webster
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6/4/2019 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Mueller Speaks & The Underdog (with Andrew Yang)
On this special episode of Stay Tuned, Anne Milgram, the former NJ Attorney General and co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, joins Preet Bharara to break down Robert Mueller’s first public statement since his appointment as Special Counsel.
Then, presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his upbringing as the only Asian kid in school and Universal Basic Income, his signature proposal for addressing the economic consequences of automation.
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5/30/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 25 seconds
Duty to Impeach & Realpolitik (with David Ignatius)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Duty to Impeach & Realpolitik, host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The difference between evidence and proof
-- Reports that Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s team does not want him to publicly testify
-- Whether Congress has the duty to impeach—not just the power
-- Pardons, commutations, and exonerations
-- Why Preet shaved his beard
David Ignatius, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist for the Washington Post, joins Preet for a conversation about the prospects of war with Iran, the significance of a President’s relationship with his national security adviser, and whether there is a Trump Doctrine of foreign policy.
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In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss President Trump's approach to pardons and their concerns over process and fairness.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
THE PARDON POWER
Article II of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute
Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice
Organization, Mission and Functions Manual: Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice
Clemency Initiative (2014-2017), Department of Justice
National Task Force on the Rule of Law & Democracy Proposals for Reform, Brennan Center
Trump’s Recent Pardons:
“The President and His Power to Pardon,” New York Times, 5/19/19
“Trump pardons Pat Nolan, former GOP lawmaker taken down in FBI’s ‘Shrimpscam’ probe,” LATimes, 5/15/19
“Trump pardons billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him,” Washington Post, 5/15/19
“Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19
Pardon of Marc Rich:
“Rich Made His Fortune by Breaking the Rules,” Washington Post, 3/13/01
“Holder admits 'mistakes' in Rich pardon,” CNN, 1/15/09
“U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon,” CNN, 2/14/01
Pardon of Richard Nixon:
“NO CONDITIONS SET Action Taken to Spare Nation and Ex‐Chief, President Asserts,” New York Times, 9/9/74
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On this episode of Stay Tuned, "D.C. Dramas & Advising Obamas," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee
-- Attorney General Bill Barr's appointment of Connecticut US Attorney John Durham to look into the origins of the Russia Investigation
-- The fight for President Trump's tax returns
Valerie Jarrett, President Obama’s longest serving aide and author of Finding My Voice joins Preet for a conversation about growing up in Iran, her rise in Chicago politics, and how she found herself advising the most powerful person in the world.
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5/16/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
CAFE Insider 05/13: Indicting a POTUS
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Indicting a POTUS," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the implications of Rudy Giuliani’s now-cancelled trip to Ukraine.
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5/13/2019 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Contempt & The Court (with Joan Biskupic)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Contempt & The Court," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Why he didn’t sign on to the statement by former federal prosecutors asserting that if Trump were not the president, he would be charged with obstruction of justice.
-- What Attorney General Bill Barr would do had Special Counsel Bob Mueller recommended indicting the president
-- Whether lying to the media is a crime, and
-- The extent to which federal investigators share evidence with their state counterparts
Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court biographer and a veteran journalist, joins Preet for a discussion of her most recent book, The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts. Currently a full-time analyst for CNN, Biskupic has covered the Court for over three decades starting as a reporter at The Washington Post in the early 1990s.
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5/9/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 26 seconds
CAFE Insider 05/06: Bill Barr: The Politics of "Snitty"
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Bill Barr: The Politics of 'Snitty,'" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram evaluate allegations that Attorney General Bill Barr committed perjury during congressional testimony.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BILL BARR
Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including exchanges with Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Kamala Harris, and Senator Cory Booker
Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s letter to Attorney General Bill Barr
Video: “Mueller’s ‘letter is a bit snitty,’” PBS Newshour, 5/1/19
“The Catastrophic Performance of Bill Barr,” The Atlantic, 5/2/19
“Attorney General Barr Skips Thursday's House Hearing,” NPR, 5/2/19
“‘I don’t know’: Barr’s professed ignorance prompts calls for his resignation after Mueller letter,” Washington Post, 5/1/19
“Here’s How William Barr Can Be Impeached But Why It’s Unlikely to Happen, According to Experts,” Newsweek, 5/1/19
“Is There a Perjury Case Against Barr?,” Lawfare, 5/2/19
Barr’s exchange with Senator Chris Van Hollen on 4/10/19
Barr’s exchange with Rep. Charlie Crist on 4/9/19
Attorney General Bill Barr’s 3/24/19 letter summarizing Mueller’s principal conclusions
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5/7/2019 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Barr Testimony & Accidental Presidents (with Jared Cohen)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Barr Testimony & Accidental Presidents," host Preet Bharara shares his thoughts on Bob Mueller's letter and Bill Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Jared Cohen, the CEO of Google’s ideas incubator Jigsaw, joins Preet to discuss his new book, Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America.
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5/2/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
CAFE Insider 04/29: Fight Club: Congress v. Trump
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Fight Club: Congress v. Trump," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Attorney General Bill Barr's upcoming congressional testimony and propose effective lines of questioning.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW:
Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019
Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019
“Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019
“Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018
“Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/2018
1973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president
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4/29/2019 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Mueller Medley & What's Life Worth? (with Ken Feinberg)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Mueller Medley & What's Life Worth?," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- The friendship between Bob Mueller and Bill Barr
-- President Trump’s command to Don McGahn to have Mueller fired
-- What Rod Rosenstein was thinking at the podium during Bill Barr’s press conference
-- Why lawyers need lawyers, and
-- Challenges to subpoenas
Ken Feinberg, perhaps America’s most renowned mediator, joins Preet for a wide-ranging discussion about his unique role in the American legal system: the Special Master of victim compensation funds set up in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the Virginia Tech shooting, the BP oil spill, and many other disasters that pose particular challenges for the courts. Plus, Feinberg shares stories from his early career working in the Senate for the late Senator Ted Kennedy.
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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4/25/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 31 seconds
The Mueller Report (with Anne Milgram)
Host Preet Bharara and his guest, Anne Milgram, the former New Jersey Attorney General and co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, analyze the newly released Mueller report.
Bonus analysis from today’s episode is available for CAFE Insider members. To join the Insider community and hear the rest of this conversation—plus receive access to Insider podcasts, a newsletter, and more—head to cafe.com/insider
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
The (redacted) Mueller report
Bill Barr’s press conference, plus the transcript of his remarks
The 1973 and 2000 Office of Legal Counsel memos regarding DOJ policy on indicting a sitting President
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4/19/2019 • 47 minutes, 19 seconds
The Mueller Report Preview
Host Preet Bharara previews what he’s looking for in the Mueller Report and answers listener questions on the topic as the Stay Tuned team gears up for our special episode: The Mueller Report, featuring Anne Milgram. Coming later today (tomorrow morning at the latest).
WEBBY’S AWARD
Also, today is the last day for you to vote for Stay Tuned for best individual episode of a podcast: Bill Browder.
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4/18/2019 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
CAFE Insider 04/15: "Spying" & Lying
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "'Spying' & Lying," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's indictment.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JULIAN ASSANGE’S INDICTMENT & PRESS FREEDOMS
Julian Assange’s indictment filed by the Eastern District of Virginia
“Assange: A Self-Proclaimed Foe of Secrecy Who Inspires Both Admiration and Fury,” NYT, 4/11/19
“Julian Assange has been charged, prosecutors reveal inadvertently in court filing,” Washington Post, 11/15/18
“Press Freedoms and the Case Against Julian Assange, Explained,” NYT, 4/11/19
“Q: Could U.S. Prosecute Reporters For Classified Scoops? A: Maybe,” NPR, 3/22/17
“How Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning became intertwined,” ABCNews, 4/12/19
“Everything You Need to Know About Wikileaks,” MIT Technology Review, 12/9/10
“Julian Assange, A Man Without A Country,” New Yorker, 8/14/17
“Julian Assange’s arrest could end as a test for press freedom,” CNN, 4/11/19
“Trump on WikiLeaks after Assange arrest: ‘It’s not my thing,’” The Hill, 4/11/19
Christina Wilkie’s tweet documenting Trump’s inconsistent love of Wikileaks
“Behind the Race to Publish the Top-Secret Pentagon Papers,” NYT, 12/20/17
“What Would Daniel Ellsberg Do With the Pentagon Papers Today?,” NYT, 4/18/10
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4/15/2019 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Campaign "Spying" & the Ways and Means of Power (with Bob Caro)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Campaign 'Spying' & the Ways and Means of Power," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Barr’s testimony that the Justice Department would review “both the genesis and the conduct of intelligence activities directed at the Trump campaign,” including potential “spying.”
-- Barr’s decision not to use summaries prepared by the Special Counsel’s Office, and the revelation that Mueller was offered but declined to review Barr’s summary.
-- Barr's decision not to seek a court order to make grand jury evidence public.
-- The President’s purge of top leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, and the concerns over a cabinet filled with “Acting” officials.
-- And, Preet’s road to becoming a podcaster and an author.
Bob Caro, the two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning author whose biographies of Robert Moses and LBJ double as studies of political power, joins Preet to kick off a special Stay Tuned series of conversations with writers about their craft, their lives, and life lessons. Caro’s new book is called Working.
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WEBBY AWARDS
Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for a Webby Award for the best individual episode of a podcast. The selection is Preet’s interview with Bill Browder, a financier who became the driving force behind the Magnitsky Act and is now often described as President Putin’s #1 foe.
If you haven’t already, check out the episode, and cast your vote for Stay Tuned at webbyawards.com, in the podcast category. We appreciate your support!
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In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Hide & Seek: Trump's Taxes, Mueller's Report," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the political and legal questions raised by House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal's letter to the IRS requesting six years of President Trump's tax returns.
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4/8/2019 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Security Clearances & The Learning Mindset (with Sal Khan)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Security Clearances & The Leaning Mindset," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s role in the Mueller investigation
-- Whether Bob Mueller should testify before Congress and what that would look like
-- The reversal of security clearance denials during the Trump administration
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of the non-profit online education platform Khan Academy, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching, parenting, and the learning mindset.
Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community
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4/4/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 24 seconds
CAFE Insider 04/01: Justice Off-Balance
In this clip from CAFE Insider, "Justice Off-Balance," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Mueller's approach to the report and whether Barr will invoke executive privilege.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Bill Barr and the Mueller Report
Barr’s second letter to lawmakers giving an update on the release of the Mueller report
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure: Rule 6 (e) “The Grand Jury, Recording and Disclosing the Proceedings”
The 2008 Office of Legal Counsel Opinion, “Assertion of Executive Privilege Concerning the Special Counsel’s Interviews of the Vice President and Senior White House Staff”
An article in the NYT reporting on the length and release of Mueller’s report
An explainer from the Washington Post on how executive privilege works and how it doesn’t
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4/1/2019 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Behind Barrs (with Steve Martin, the prison reformer)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Behind Barrs," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about:
-- Bill Barr’s letter and maneuver
-- The parts of the Mueller report the public should and shouldn’t see
-- When we’ll see the full report and the political calculations of timing
-- SDNY’s extortion case against Stormy Daniels’s attorney Michael Avenatti.
Steve Martin, a leading prison reform advocate who served as the court-appointed monitor of the Rikers Island prison in N.Y. joins Preet for a conversation about life in prison and prospects for change.
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3/28/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider 03/25: Don't Barr Mueller's Report
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Don't Barr Mueller's Report," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Mueller’s decision not to take a firm position on the question of whether the president obstructed justice and Attorney General Bill Barr’s decision to absolve the president on this matter.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Bill Barr
AG Bill Barr’s letter to congressional leaders summarizing Bob Mueller’s principal conclusions
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3/25/2019 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Doing Justice Live (with Preet Bharara)
Preet Bharara was interviewed about his new book “Doing Justice” by CBS This Morning’s Bianna Golodryga at a live taping of Stay Tuned at NYU’s Skirball Center.
Taped on 3/19/19
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
The Q&A
An article from the NYT, “Will We Ever See Mueller’s Report on Trump? Maybe,” plus an article from NBC News reporting on Trump’s comments that the report should be made public.
An article from the NYT about the college admissions scheme
The documents related to Michael Cohen’s search warrant, including analysis from the NYT on the released materials
An article from the Washington Post about imposing term limits on Supreme Court Justices
A report from the Washington Post on Roger Stone’s upcoming trial in DC, set for November 2019
Rick Gates’ status report, submitted by Mueller’s team on 3/15/19
A report from NBC News that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will delay his departure from the Department of Justice
The Interview
“Doing Justice”
Reviews & Features:
Washington Independent Review of Books, 03/18/19: “Preet Bharara writes that you will not find God or grace in legal concepts or in formal notions of criminal justice. But be assured that you’ll find God and grace in this fascinating book.”
The Guardian, 03/15/19:”At its most powerful, Doing Justice works as a metaphorical survival guide for the Trump era. As with everything Bharara does, he writes in a tone that is calm and considered, a warm bath after the outrage of Trump’s daily tweets.”
Lawfare Blog, 03/12/19: (From Stay Tuned guest Chuck Rosenberg) “Doing Justice” is a consistently compelling and important tale, well written and well worth reading.
New York Times, 02/28/19: (12 New Books to Watch for in March): “The former chief prosecutor of the Southern District of New York, Bharara was fired by President Trump in 2017. In this book, he outlines how the justice system works, and makes a case for why those bedrock principles are critical to society.”
Publisher’s Weekly, 02/12/19: (Starred Review) “With its approachable human moments, tragic and triumphant cases, heroic investigators, and depictions of hardworking everyday people, this book is a rare thing: a page-turning work of practical moral philosophy.”
Kirkus Review, 01/06/19: (Starred Review) “The former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York skillfully explains how he approached his job, offering a mixture of guiding principles and compelling anecdotes”
Media Appearances
PBS Newshour, 3/20/19: Watch Preet's interview with Judy Woodruff on PBS Newshour.
Live with Katy Tur, 03/20/19: Watch Preet’s interview on Live with Katy Tur.
Morning Joe, 03/19/19: Watch Preet’s interview on Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough, Jonathan Lemire, Susan Del Percio, and Willie Geist.
The View, 03/19/19: Watch Preet’s interview on The View with co-hosts Joy Behar, Meghan McCain, Sunny Hostin, and Abby Huntsman.
Ari Melber, 03/19/19: Watch Preet’s interview on The Beat with Ari Melber.
CBS This Morning, 03/18/19: Watch Preet’s interview on CBS This Morning with co-hosts Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell and Bianna Golodryga.
Face the Nation, 03/17/19: Watch Preet’s interview with Margaret Brennan on the latest news and his book, Doing Justice. Read the transcript here.
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3/21/2019 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider: Terror, Bribery, and Rick Gates
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Terror, Bribery, and Rick Gates," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the New Zealand terror attacks and the tactics available to law enforcement for targeting domestic terrorists.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Reports from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism and the list of foreign terrorist organization
An article from the NYT reporting on the tram shooting in the Netherlands
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3/18/2019 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Manafort & The Retreat of Western Liberalism (with Ed Luce)
Ed Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times.
This interview was taped on 3/12
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
From Q&A:
Manafort
An article from the NYT on Manafort’s sentencing by Judge Amy Berman Jackson in D.C.
A comment from Manafort’s lawyer, Kevin Downing, suggesting his client was selectively prosecuted
An indictment of Paul Manafort by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office; plus an article from the NYT on the DA’s charges
College Admissions Scandal
Listener question from Still Paul
The college admissions scandal indictment, and a report from NPR about the scandal
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute, plus an article from the NYT about RICO lawsuits
DOJ policy on indicting a president
The 1973 and 2000 Office of Legal Counsel memos
From the interview:
Luce
Luce’s most recent book, The Retreat of Western Liberalism
Luce’s Financial Times op-ed, “America’s unexpected socialist dawn,” plus Luce’s op-ed page
Trump
An article from Vox on Michael Cohen’s closing statement from his 2/27 testimony before Congress, including his remarks on 2020
A list from NPR of strongmen Trump has praised
Negative partisanship
An op-ed from the Washington Post about negative partisanship and Newt Gingrich
A paper by Emory political scientists Alan Abramowitz and Steven Webster, “All Politics is National: The Rise of Negative Partisanship and the Nationalization of U.S. House and Senate Elections in the 21st Century”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)
An article from the Washington Post comparing AOC and DJT’s social media strategy
The most recent resolution outlining the Green New Deal, and a report from NPR on the Deal and its origin
Institutional Trust
An article in The Atlantic on declining levels of trust in institutions across the globe
Britain
A brief explanation of Britain’s constitutional monarchy
An update from the NYT on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit Plan
Britain’s Attorney General Geoffrey Cox’s tweet, “Bollocks,” in response to a critique
A procedural explanation of the Prime Minister’s Questions, which you can watch here. Plus, an article in the Guardian recounting its history (including Harold Macmillan’s queasiness)
An op-ed from the NYT imagining a Prime Minister’s Questions session in the U.S.
Hungary
An article in the NYT about Hungary’s eroding democracy
India
An article from Bloomberg on India’s upcoming election, the largest exercise of democracy on the planet
China
An article in Foreign Affairs on communist China’s capitalist development
Socialism
An article from The Atlantic on Trump’s application of the term “socialist”
An article from the NYT on Teddy Roosevelt’s crusade for the inheritance tax
An article in the NYT about Sweden’s response to the banking crisis
Media
An article from Bloomberg on the decline of local news, and the subsequent consequences
Vocabulary
Bollocks = nonsense
Sui generis = constituting a class alone; unique
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3/14/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Nadler's Requests & The Youngest Contender (with Pete Buttigieg)
Pete Buttigieg is the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and a possible candidate for president in 2020. A Rhodes Scholar and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, Buttigieg was elected at age of 29. He’s the author of a new book, Shortest Way Home: One Mayor’s Challenge and a Model for America’s Future.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
Q&A and button
The House Judiciary Committee’s Document Requests, issued on 3/4/19, to 81 recipients
Representative Jerry Nadler’s interview on This Week (3/3/19), where he says impeachment is “a long way away”
An article in the NYT on Bill Clinton’s 1998 impeachment
A report from CNN on the two gerrymandering cases coming before the Supreme Court later this month
Mapmaker: The Gerrymandering Game, and their kickstarter
An article from NBC News on the origin of the MapMaker Game
Arnold Schwarzenegger tweets about the MapMaker Game
The Interview –
Buttigieg’s political profile
An article from the NYT on the launch of Buttigieg’s Presidential exploratory committee
Frank Bruni’s 2016 op-ed, The First Gay President?
An article in the New Yorker from 2016 when Obama identifies Buttigieg as a rising Democratic star
Buttigieg’s 2015 op-ed, South Bend mayor: Why coming out matters
Buttigieg’s 2000 winning essay for “Profiles in Courage” on Bernie Sanders
Philosophers and philosophies
An overview of John Rawls’ philosophies, plus his 2002 obituary
A history of utilitarianism
An overview of Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy, plus a chapter by Professor Michael Sandal, who helps break down Kantian ethics (and how it compares to a utilitarian perspective)
Labels and etymology
A fact check from the Washington Post about the application of the word “socialism,” and its shifting usage in politics (historical and present); Plus analysis from Gallup polls on Americans’ perception of socialism
An explanation from Merriam-Webster Dictionary on the origin and etymology of the word “liberal”
A definition of “progressive” plus an article from the NYT Magazine analyzing the use of the word “progressive” in politics
Presidential politics and policy
Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar’s announcement, in the middle of a snowstorm
An op-ed in the Washington Post about presidents and military service
The Intermediate-Range Treaty, plus an explanation from the NYT on the INF Treaty, and what it means that the U.S. is withdrawing from it
A video from Ted-Ed on the Electoral College and Congressional Research Servicereport on its history, plus an article from Politico on the prospect of electoral college reform
An article from NBC Chicago on Obama’s Indiana win in 2008
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3/7/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Cohen Testimony & Just Mercy (with Bryan Stevenson)
Bryan Stevenson is a a civil rights attorney who represents prisoners on death row. Described as “America’s Nelson Mandela,” his Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit law firm based in Alabama, is dedicated to challenging racial injustice and ending mass incarceration. Stevenson is also the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Q&A
Michael Cohen’s prepared opening statement before the House Oversight Committee
Michael Cohen’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee
An article from the Washington Post about Representative Matt Gaetz’s tweet and the Florida Bar’s investigation
Rule 35 - Correcting or reducing a sentence
Stevenson & EJI
Stevenson’s book, Just Mercy
The movie adaptation of Just Mercy(2020)
The Equal Justice Initiative
EJI’s The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration
EJI’s The National Memorial for Peace and Justice (and efforts to create memorials in Berlin and South Africa)
Supreme Court
Brown v. Board of Education, 1954
SCOTUS decisions concerning the death penalty: Furman v. Georgia (1972), Gregg v. Georgia(1976), McCleskey v. Kemp(1987)
An article in the Washington Post on the McCleskey opinion and dissent (“fear of too much justice”)
A 1994 paper by David Baldus and co. addressing to the “inevitability doctrine”
SCOTUS decisions concerning life sentences without parole for juveniles: Graham v. Florida(2010), Miller v. Alabama (2010), Sullivan v. Florida(2010), Jackson v. Hobbes(2012)
The SCOTUS decision that struck down the death penalty for juveniles: Roper v. Simmons, 2005 (and an article from the NYT analyzing the court opinion)
The SCOTUS decision that struck down the death penalty for mentally ill folks: Atkins v. Virginia, 2002
The SCOTUS decision that justified Japanese internment: Korematsu v. United States ,1944
An article in the Washington Post on court nominees refusing to answer questions about Brown v. Board of Education
The Scottsboro Boys case and the ultimate pardon of the wrongfully accused
Congress
An article from the Asia Society on the history of Asian exclusion acts
History of The Klu Klux Klan Act
Constitutional Amendments
Eighth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Alabama
An article in the New Yorker about Alabama judges’ power to “override” jury rulings and impose the death penalty
Articles in Slate about Alabama’s Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee Day
Articles in the Washington Post about Goodloe Sutton’s editorial calling for the return of the KKK and his subsequent resignation and replacement. Plus, Senator Jones and Representative Sewell’s reactions to Sutton
Judicial elections
An article by Adam Liptak in the NYT on judicial elections, and analysis from The Brennan Center on how judicial elections impact sentencing
A 2012 article from the Yale Law Journal, “The Origins of the Elected Prosecutor”
Recently elected District Attorneys in Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, Baltimore
Relevant news
An article from the NYT about Virginia officials wearing blackface in the past
A timeline from the NYT on Jussie Smollett, plus an update on his role on the TV series, “Empire.”
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2/28/2019 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 49 seconds
Truthful Not Neutral (with Christiane Amanpour)
Christiane Amanpour is an award-winning journalist and Chief International Correspondent for CNN. She is also the host of Amanpour & Company, a CNN, PBS and WNET collaboration that features conversations with leaders and influencers across the globe.
Christiane and Preet discuss:
Her career as an international correspondent covering war zones
The difference between being truthful and neutral
How to prepare for an interview with a dictator
Reporting on the trial of Saddam Hussein in 1995
References and supplemental materials
The Q&A and the Button
The National Emergencies Act
Trump’s press conference where he declares a National Emergency
Multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s National Emergency declaration
An article in the Washington Post on the origin of the National Emergencies Act and its previous uses.
An article from The Atlantic on eminent domain
Chris Wallace interview with Stephen Miller
The NYTarticle, Intimidation, Pressure and Humiliation: Inside Trump’s Two-Year War on the Investigations Encircling Him
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee
An article in Washington Post on Trump’s (*not Preet’s) $50,000 golf simulator
President Reagan’s remarks at the Ceremony for the Medal of Freedom (1/19/89), and transcript.
From the interview
Amanpour’s show, Amanpour & Co.
Amanpour’s pinned tweet, “Truthful, not neutral”
Amanpour’s interview with Pres Erdogan and transcript
Amanpour’s interview with President Mugabe, and transcript
Amanpour’s interview with President Obiang, and transcript
Amanpour’s report on Saddam Hussein’s trial in 2005
Amanpour’s Sex and Love Around the Worldseries
Amanpour reflects on reporting in Bosnia in the 1990s
Amanpour’s reflection on working in the Gulf War pool system
CNN’s rise during the Gulf War
The Hollywood Reporterarticle where Anthony Bourdain calls Amanpour a “badass”
A profile of Anthony Bourdain in The New Yorker
Bourdain’s show, Parts Unknown
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2/21/2019 • 57 minutes, 52 seconds
CAFE Insider: Andy McCabe's National Emergency
In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss the revelations in former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s interview on “60 Minutes.”
To listen to the full episode, become a member of CAFE Insider at CAFE.com/insider.
References and supplemental materials:
Preet’s tweet about pleaded v. pled; and see Mueller’s sentencing submission for Manafort, where prosecutors write “pled,” NOT pleaded.
Andrew McCabe’s 60 Minutes interview, plus the transcript from 2/17/19
DOJ response to McCabe’s 60 Minutes interview
Andrew McCabe’s book, The Treat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump
An article in the NYT reporting Comey’s firing in 2017
An article in the NYT first reporting that Rod Rosenstein considered secretly recording Trump
A report from NPR on Rosenstein denial that he discussed recording Trump
Rosenstein’s appointment of Bob Mueller as Special Counsel
Rosenstein’s 2017 memo that Trump used to justify firing Comey
An article from the NYT on Rosenstein’s reaction to being “used” by the White House to justify Comey’s firing
Trump’s 2017 interview with Lester Holt
An article from the NYT on Manafort’s departure from the Trump campaign
Michael Horowitz’s inspector general report.
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2/19/2019 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
The Paradox of Dick Cheney (with Adam McKay)
The interview was taped on 2/5/19.
Adam McKay is an Oscar award-winning director and screenwriter. He was a writer for Saturday Night Live and one of the earliest members of Upright Citizens Brigade, a renown improvisational and sketch comedy group. McKay’s films include The Big Short, Anchorman I and II, and Stepbrothers. His most recent film is Vice, a biopic of Dick Cheney. Preet and McKay discuss:
McKay’s extensive research into Dick and Liz Cheney’s psychology and presentation
The lasting effect of the Bush presidency on American politics and policy
How Cheney carved out an unprecedented role for the Vice President, using his subordinate status to command control
McKay’s background in comedy, and how it influences his craft
From the Q&A portion of the episode:
Jeff Bezos’ post in Medium, “No thank you, Mr. Pecker.”
The non-prosecution agreement between American Media, Inc. (AMI) and SDNY.
An article in The Daily Beastreporting that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos’ mistress, is the leaker.
A report from NBC News on Senator Burr’s comments concerning the possibility of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia, plus Senator Warner’s dispute.
An article in NYT on El Chapo’s trial and verdict.
Presiding Judge Cogan’s response to the El Chapo jury verdict.
From the interview:
McKay’s movies: Vice (2018), Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby(2006), Bad Blood(upcoming)
Michael Bay’s movie, Pearl Harbor (2001)
Alfonso Cuarón’s, Roma (2018)
Fox’s Tucker Carlson 2018 segment on “Sex-Crazed” Pandas
Jane Mayer’s book, The Dark Side: The Insider Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals
Barton Gellman’s book, Angler: The Cheney Vice President
Michael Isikoff and David Corn’s book, Hubris: The Insider Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War
Ron Suskind’s three books on the Bush years
Garrett Epps' analysis in the Atlantic on the Unitary Executive Theory origin
Christian Bale’s 2019 Golden Globes speech where he thanked Satan
An article in NBC News on Cheney embracing his Darth Vader nickname
An article in TheAtlantic on the relationship between Presidents and think tanks
Stay Tuned with Preet interviews: Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and journalist John Carreyrou
FRD’s 1936 speech announcing the Second New Deal, where he famously said, “I welcome their hatred.” Read his full remarks here.
George W. Bush dancing on Ellen (watch the opening)
Documentary, The Act of Killing (2012)
An article in The Atlantic recounting George H.W. Bush’s and Ford’s respective criticisms of Cheney and Rumsfeld
An article in The Hill reporting that Cheney still has not apologized to the man he shot (though the survivor has apologized to Cheney)
An article in NYT recounting Cheney’s proposal to bomb Syria in 2007
An article in Time on President Bush’s decision to not pardon Scooter Libby
Shakespeare’s King Lear
A retrospective on the history of the Upright Citizens Brigade
An article in NYT on Director Mike Leigh’s unconventional method of screenwriting
An article in NYT on the different phrasing used by political parties, i.e. “estate tax” vs. “death tax”
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2/14/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
CAFE Insider: Bezos, AMI, and TMI
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss whether American Media, Inc.’s threat to publish Jeff Bezos’ intimate texts and photos constitutes as extortion.
To listen to the full episode, become a member of CAFE Insider at CAFE.com/insider
Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:
Jeff Bezos’ post in Medium, “No thank you, Mr. Pecker”
Bezos’ hired investigator, Gavin De Becker, comments on AMI’s possible “political motive” to leak.
The extortion statute, 18 U.S.C. 875(d)
The September 2018 non-prosecution agreement between American Media, Inc. (AMI) and SDNY.
An interview on ABC’s “This Week” with Elkan Abramowitz, the attorney representing AMI CEO David Pecker. Transcript here.
Jeffrey Toobin’s analysis in the New Yorker of Gawker’s collapse and its implications for the First Amendment.
The Daily Beast article reporting that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos’ mistress, Lauren Sanchez, gave the couple’s intimate texts to the National Enquirer.
Preet and Anne also discuss Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the House Intelligence Committee’s new expansive investigation into Russia and Trump’s financial dealings, and a clue about “the Heart” of Mueller’s investigation revealed in Paul Manafort’s latest hearing.
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2/11/2019 • 27 minutes, 20 seconds
Master of the Senate (with Harry Reid)
HARRY REID SHOW NOTES
Interview taped on 2/1/19.
Harry Reid is the former Democratic Senate Majority Leader. His decades long career in public service includes two terms as a Congressman for Nevada, city attorney for Henderson, Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor, and a stint as the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission.
In a wide ranging conversation, Sen. Reid reflects on his upbringing, career milestones, the five presidents he has served, his former colleagues, and this political moment in history. He also looks forward to 2020, offering guidance to presidential candidates.
Various references made in the episode:
Reid’s book, The Good Fight: Hard Lessons from Searchlight to Washington
The nail-biting 2006 night when the Democrats took the Senate
Former Senator Daniel Inouye’s funeral
Reid’s description of Trump as amoral and the spike in dictionary searches for ‘amoral’
Intelligence chiefs' testimony before the Senate on 2/6/19
Bill Moyer’s program comparing President Carter to President Reagan
Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer’s scrutinized visit to the Oval Office
Former Senator Arlen Specter switches parties
Former Senator Jim Jeffords’ switches parties
The dedication of the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
In the Q&A portion of the episode, Preet answers your questions about the subpoena issued to Trump’s Inaugural Committee, why some judges retire early, and why a defendant may waive his or her right to a speedy trial.
NYT article, Trump Inaugural Committee Ordered to Hand Over Documents to Federal Investigators
A NYT article referring to Cohen’s meetings with SDNY prosecutors
The Special Counsel’s motion in the Roger Stone case asking the court to exclude time from the speedy trial clock.
Former Senator Ted Stevens request for a speedy trial
A Bloomberg report that prosecutors have “several terabytes” of Stone’s information to sort though
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2/7/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Winning in the Age of Trump & Twitter (with David Frum)
Interview taped on 1/29/19.
David Frum is a senior editor at the Atlantic, and author of nine books, most recentlyTrumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic. He served as a speechwriter and special assistant to the George W. Bush, and served as a senior adviser to Rudy Giuliani’s presidential campaign.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet and David cover a wide range of topics, including:
“Made for social media” moments and Frum’s rules for engagement on Twitter
The stability of America’s institutions
Trump’s handling of the shutdown and what it revealed about the president’s strengths and weaknesses
What should be up for debate in modern society
The challenges facing 2020 candidates
Supplement for various references made in the episode:
Frum’s twitter account
Frum’s website
Frum’s article, Howard Schultz May Save the Democratic Party From Itself
Frum’s article, How to Build an Autocracy
Frum’s article, Waterloo
Frum’s book, Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic
Frum’s debate with Steve Bannon, The Rise of Populism, at Munk Debates
Daniel Boorstin's book, The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America
Ian Bremmer’s interview on Stay Tuned
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s social media boot camp for the Democratic Caucus – read about it here.
The viral video of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez dancing in college and her response as a Congressman
Chief Justice John Roberts’ rebuke of Trump’s attacks on the judiciary
A Newsweek article on the ABA ratings of Trump’s judicial nominees
The demographics of Trump judicial nominees
Mitt Romney’s 47% remark
Hillary Clinton’s “deplorables” remark
The Post-ABC Tracking poll that found voters believed Trump to be more honest than Clinton
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King’s quintessential political statement, “conscription if necessary…not necessarily conscription”
The 1992 Presidential Debate between George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot (the specific moment Frum references starts at 50:10)
The Black voter turn-out in the 2008 and 2012 elections
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1/31/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 21 seconds
CAFE Insider: Indicting Roger Stone
“Indicting Roger Stone”
January 28, 2019
In this clip of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss Roger Stone's arrest last week and the charges he faces from the Special Counsel's Office.
References made in the episode:
Roger Stone’s indictment, filed by Special Counsel’s Office on 1/24/19
18 U.S. Code § 1001
Roger Stone’s Nixon tattoo
The 2016 Wikileaks hack of DNC and Clinton campaign emails
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1/28/2019 • 21 minutes, 5 seconds
Blame Today On the 70s (with Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer)
Guests:
Kevin Kruse is a Professor of History at Princeton University.
Julian Zelizer is a Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
*Interview taped on 1/21/19.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Kevin and Julian discuss:
Their new book Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974 that traces the history of today’s economic, political and social divisions
The legacy of civil rights movements and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The role of Twitter historians and their obligation to speak up and correct misinformation
References made in the episode:
Historian Michael Beschloss’ interview on Stay Tuned
Kruse and Zelizer’s Washington Post op-ed on The Fairness Doctrine
The short-lived Air America liberal radio broadcast
A 2000 poll asking people if they were in the top 1%; read David Brooks analysis of the results
Zelizer’s op-ed on Pence’s invocation of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have A Dream speech
Kevin Kruse’s twitter account
Kevin’s debut Twitter thread on Southern Democrats
Enes Kanter’s Stay Tuned video
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1/24/2019 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
CAFE Insider: The Special Counsel Speaks
“THE SPECIAL COUNSEL SPEAKS”
January 21, 2019
In this clip of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss the Buzzfeed report on Trump and Cohen and the Special Counsel’s rare statement.
References made in the episode:
- The Buzzfeed report on Trump and Cohen
- The Special Counsel’s statement responding to the report
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1/21/2019 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
Sanctions, Secrets and Security (with David Cohen)
Guest: David Cohen is the former Deputy Director of the CIA and former Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He’s currently a partner at WilmerHale.
*Interview taped on 1/14/19.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet and David discuss:
- The latest reporting from the New York Times and the Washington Post on Trump and Russia
- The key components of a successful sanctions program and the Trump administration’s approach to Russia and North Korea
- The persisting threat of jihadist ideology
- America’s influence in the world
References made in the episode:
- David Frum’s article about issuing a subpoena to the president’s interpreter
- Vanita Gupta’s article, “Bill Barr Must Not Be Sessions 2.0 on Civil Rights”
- The Washington Post report on Trump’s private conversations with Putin
- The New York Times reporting the FBI started a counterintelligence inquiry into Trump
- Preet’s tweet on Trump and NATO
- Report that the Trump Administration decided to lift sanctions imposed on the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s companies
- The SDNY’s Reza Zarrab case
- The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs report, “America Engaged”
- The joint statement issued by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un after June’s 2018 Summit in Singapore
- Trump’s declaration of love to Kim Jong Un
- John Brennan’s twitter feed
- The Wall Street Journal story on Turkey seeking the extradition of basketball player Enes Kanter
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1/17/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds
CAFE Insider: Is Trump a Russian Asset?
In a clip from this week's episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss the New York Times bombshell story on Trump and Russia, and the FBI’s counterintelligence inquiry into whether Trump is a Russian asset.
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Preet and Anne address:
· The Washington Post story on Trump concealing his conversations with Putin
· Bill Barr’s confirmation hearings for Attorney General.
· Whether the president can assert executive privilege to block portions of Mueller’s report.
· Michael Cohen’s coming testimony before the House Committee on Oversight
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1/14/2019 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
The Fate of the World in 2019 (with Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk analysis and consulting firm. He’s a foreign affairs columnist and editor-at-large at Time, and a global research professor at NYU. He’s written nine books, most recently Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism. Bremmer speaks with Preet about Eurasia's annual report anticipating the top risks facing the globe in 2019.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s plan to resign and the redaction fail in Manafort's defense memo.
Mentioned on this episode of Stay Tuned:
- Eurasia Group Top Risks 2019 report
- The United States and Mexico assistance program to reduce migration from Central America
- Former Stay Tuned guest Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act banned from Saudi Arabia
- Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria
- National Security Adviser John Bolton’s alternative Syria plan
- The future of The Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Defining globalism
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This interview was taped on 1/8/19.
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1/10/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Inside the Cyber War (with John Carlin)
John Carlin is a cybersecurity expert and chairs the Global Risk and Crisis Management practice group at Morrison Foerster. He previously served as the Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at the Department of Justice and as Chief of Staff to Robert Mueller at the FBI. He is the author of Dawn of the Code War: America’s Battle Against Russia, China, and the Rising Global Cyber Threat. Carlin speaks with Preet about his book, the U.S. response to cybercrime, China’s theft of intellectual property, and how America was unprepared for the attack on its values.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on House Democratic committee investigations and the possibility of amending the U.S. Constitution.
Mentioned on this episode of Stay Tuned:
- The Midroll survey
- John Carlin’s book: Dawn of the Code War
- The 2014 DOJ indictment of the People’s Liberation Army
- The 2014 North Korea Sony Pictures hack and DOJ charges
- The 2014 Iranian hack on Sands Las Vegas Corporation
- The 2014 Yahoo data breach
- The 1998 Lockerbie bombing
- Preet’s 2012 NYT op-ed on cybercrime, Asleep at the Laptop
This interview was taped on 12/4/18.
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1/3/2019 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
The Science of Leadership (with Adam Grant)
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and a professor at Wharton Business School. He’s a New York Times bestselling author three times over, and is the co-author of Option B with Sheryl Sandberg.
In one of our favorite episodes of the year, from April 2018, Preet speaks with Adam about how to speak truth to power, what makes a good leader, and what advice he has for people in the West Wing.
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12/27/2018 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Does Silicon Valley Have a Conscience? (with Kara Swisher)
Kara Swisher is a technology journalist and co-founder and editor-at-large of Recode. She also hosts the Recode Decode podcast. She has been called “Silicon Valley’s most feared and well-liked journalist.” She speaks with Preet about Facebook and the many issues that have landed the company on the front pages. The conversation also ticks through the overall tech landscape, including Twitter, Google, and Amazon.
Plus, Preet's thoughts on Michael Flynn's delayed sentencing and the case of the alleged Russian spy, Maria Butina.
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12/20/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
What is the Fifth Risk? (with Michael Lewis)
Michael Lewis is the author of fifteen books, including Moneyball and The Big Short. His new book, The Fifth Risk, takes on the Trump administration. He speaks with Preet about the dedication of the civil service, Trump’s attack on trust, and the dangers of willful ignorance.
Plus, Preet’s take on Cohen’s three-year prison sentence.
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12/13/2018 • 57 minutes, 9 seconds
Live from Los Angeles (with Kumail Nanjiani)
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani is the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of "The Big Sick," and stars in "Silicon Valley". He speaks with Preet about immigrating from Pakistan, getting political on Twitter, and who he’d play in a movie about the Trump administration.
Plus, Preet’s take on jail time for Michael Flynn.
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12/6/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 42 seconds
CAFE Insider: Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty (Again)
Preet and Anne Milgram make sense of Michael Cohen’s latest guilty plea, this time in the Mueller investigation.
This episode was available to CAFE Insiders on Thursday. Become a member at cafe.com/insider.
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12/1/2018 • 29 minutes, 47 seconds
All the President’s Lawyers (with Bob Bauer)
Bob Bauer served as White House Counsel to President Obama and was co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. He speaks with Preet about the universe of lawyers surrounding President Trump, from Matt Whitaker to Don McGahn to Rudy Giuliani, and what America must do to protect its elections.
Plus, Preet makes sense of the Paul Manafort news.
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11/29/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
CAFE Insider: Justice Roberts's Rebuke
In a clip from this week's episode of the CAFE Insider Podcast, Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram dissect Chief Justice Roberts’s message to President Trump. To listen to the whole episode, become a member at cafe.com/insider.
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11/26/2018 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Live from the Lincoln Theatre (with Chuck Todd)
Chuck Todd is the host of Meet the Press and political director for NBC News. He spoke with Preet in front of a packed house in D.C. about the blue tornado of the midterms, being insulted by the President on twitter, and who should run in 2020.
Plus, Preet's take on the criminal justice reform bill in Congress. (And a little parenting advice.)
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11/21/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
CAFE Insider (Episode 2, Part 1): Mueller Anxiety at the White House
Preet and his CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram, former Attorney General of New Jersey, discuss President Trump's impending written deposition and whether the administration will come to regret appointing Matt Whitaker. Part 1 of 2. Go to cafe.com/insider for Part 2.
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11/20/2018 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
How to Assess a Presidency (with Michael Beschloss)
Michael Beschloss is a historian and the author of the new book, Presidents of War. He speaks with Preet about what the past can teach us about the Trump presidency, why history should matter to our leaders, and his wonderful, shade-filled twitter feed.
Plus, Preet’s take on the legality of Whitaker as acting attorney general.
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11/15/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 23 seconds
CAFE Insider: Sessions Out. Whitaker In. What’s Next for Mueller?
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11/9/2018 • 31 minutes, 21 seconds
The Election and Its Aftermath (with David Axelrod)
David Axelrod, the chief strategist for both of Barack Obama's presidential campaigns, is the director of the University of Chicago's non-partisan Institute of Politics and the host of The Axe Files podcast. He talks to Preet about Tuesday's midterms, what taking the House will mean for the Democrats and for President Trump, and what we can learn from the campaign of Beto O'Rourke.
Plus, Preet reacts to the forced resignation of Jeff Sessions.
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11/8/2018 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds
Live from Town Hall (with Jeffrey Toobin)
Jeffrey Toobin, a former prosecutor, is the chief legal analyst at CNN and a staff writer at the New Yorker. In front of a packed house at the Town Hall in New York, he speaks with Preet about Trump and the rule of law, Kavanaugh and the court, and why the Mueller investigation never leaks.
Plus, Preet explains why an executive order can’t eliminate birthright citizenship.
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11/1/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Laugh to Keep from Crying (with Samantha Bee)
Samantha Bee is the host of Full Frontal, the weekly comedy show on TBS, and was a long-time correspondent on The Daily Show. She speaks with Preet about #MeToo, women’s anger, and finding humor in very dark news. Plus, that time she got in trouble for saying the word feckless.
And, Preet breaks down the latest on Jamal Khashoggi.
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10/25/2018 • 57 minutes, 3 seconds
The Death of Jamal Khashoggi (with Fareed Zakaria)
Fareed Zakaria is the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, and a foreign affairs columnist for the Washington Post. He speaks with Preet about the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who he has known for more than a decade. And, as Nikki Haley leaves the UN, they consider American isolationism and the Trump doctrine.
Plus, what might happen if the Dems take the House.
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10/18/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Making Centrism Sexy (with Max Boot)
Max Boot was a senior policy advisor for three Republican presidential campaigns. He’s now a columnist at the Washington Post, and the author of The Corrosion of Conservatism: Why I Left the Right. He speaks with Preet about the future of our two-party system, how to make centrism cool, and the dangers of retweeting.
Plus, Preet debunks the latest conspiracy theory - about him.
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10/11/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 31 seconds
Chasing the Truth About Kavanaugh (with Jane Mayer)
Jane Mayer, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New Yorker, broke the story of Deborah Ramirez and her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. She talks to Preet about the leads she’s still chasing, where the FBI should be looking, and how the Senate would vote if half its members were women.
Plus, Preet’s take on the Trump tax investigation.
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10/4/2018 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
The Kavanaugh Hearings (with Anne Milgram)
Friday morning, Preet sat down with Anne Milgram, former Attorney General of New Jersey, to discuss Thursday's extraordinary testimony by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. This episode was recorded before Senator Jeff Flake announced he would only support Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation following an FBI investigation of Dr. Ford's claims.
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9/28/2018 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Kavanaugh and the GOP's Women Problem (with Nicolle Wallace)
Nicolle Wallace is the host of "Deadline: White House" on MSNBC, and advised George W. Bush and John McCain. She talks with Preet about the chaos of the Kavanaugh nomination, what it means for the midterms, and compares Donald Trump and Sarah Palin.
Plus, Preet assesses Rod Rosenstein's job security.
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9/27/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Fair Play (with Sally Jenkins)
Sally Jenkins writes about sports for the Washington Post. She talks with Preet about Serena Williams’s controversial U.S. Open final, the surprising history of the NFL, and the value of fairness on and off the field.
Plus, Preet’s take on Brett Kavanaugh’s future.
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9/20/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Kavanaugh and The Court (with Ron Klain)
Ron Klain has worked on the confirmation or selection of eight Supreme Court Justices. He was chief of staff to Al Gore, Joe Biden, and Janet Reno, and Chief Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He talks to Preet about the Kavanaugh hearings, the missing documents, and what happens next.
Plus, Preet explains the 25th Amendment.
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9/13/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Truth and Lies in the West Wing (with Jonathan Swan)
Jonathan Swan covers the White House for Axios. He talks with Preet about the latest leaks from the West Wing, how he separates facts from spin, and which of his high-powered sources uses Comic Sans.
Plus, Preet dissects the implications of the President's latest attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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9/6/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
From Braille to Yale (with Cyrus Habib)
Cyrus Habib is the Lieutenant Governor of Washington State. He lost his eyesight to cancer at age 8, went on to Yale, and became the first Iranian-American to hold statewide office. He talks with Preet about his remarkable life, the midterms, and governing in a deeply divided America.
Plus, Preet’s wish list for constitutional amendments.
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8/30/2018 • 57 minutes, 58 seconds
Cohen & Manafort Guilty: What Now? (with Joyce Vance)
Joyce Vance was the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama during the Obama Administration. She joins Preet to talk through the guilty plea of Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and the conviction of his former campaign chair, Paul Manafort.
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8/22/2018 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds
Exposing Theranos (with John Carreyrou)
John Carreyrou is the author of Bad Blood, a book about the rise and fall of healthcare startup Theranos. For year, Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, conned investors and customers with the promise of a new blood testing technology. Carreyrou's reporting helped expose fraud at the company. John talks to Preet about how people like General James Mattis got pulled into the Theranos orbit, and his own reporting drama around the story.
Also this week, Preet answers your questions about the secret Omarosa tapes and the dramatic Paul Manfort trial.
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8/16/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Why I Quit the GOP (with Steve Schmidt)
Steve Schmidt was a top Republican strategist - until he left the party this June. He joins Preet to talk about Trump's appeal, the silence of Congressional Republicans, and what's next for principled conservatives.
Plus, Preet's thoughts on the fireworks at the Paul Manafort trial.
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8/9/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Bonus: Katie Couric interviews Preet
In this special bonus episode, Preet and Katie Couric interview each other. Katie gets Preet's thoughts on Comey, Cuomo, and 2020. Then Preet asks Katie about the future of CBS president Les Moonves and her experience broadcasting live on September 11, 2001.
Preet is back Thursday with a regular episode of Stay Tuned, and your questions.
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8/6/2018 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Putin Enemy #1 (with Bill Browder)
Bill Browder is a campaigner for justice in Russia. In Helsinki, Vladimir Putin asked for Bill to be handed over to the Russian government - a request that President Trump called "an incredible offer." Bill is back to talk about what’s changed for him, for America and for the world.
Plus, Preet’s take on whether a tweet counts as obstruction of justice.
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8/2/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
ReMade in America Bonus: Bassem Youssef with Cameron Esposito
The first season of CAFE’s newest podcast, ReMade in America, wraps up this week. Here’s one last highlight for Stay Tuned listeners: host Bassem Youssef’s conversation with comedian Cameron Esposito.
And the final episode of ReMade is out today, featuring HBO Documentaries legend Sheila Nevins and New York Times columnist Nick Kristof. You can listen to it on their show page.
Preet will be back Thursday with a new episode of Stay Tuned.
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7/31/2018 • 33 minutes, 5 seconds
What Happened in Helsinki (with Jeremy Bash)
Jeremy Bash was Chief of Staff at the CIA and the Department of Defense under President Obama. He joins Preet to discuss the Helsinki Summit, Mueller’s indictment of 12 Russian intelligence operatives and what leverage Putin might have over President Trump.
Plus, an update on Preet’s plan for the New York Attorney General race.
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7/26/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
The Supremes (with Nina Totenberg)
Nina Totenberg is NPR’s legendary Supreme Court reporter. She speaks with Preet about breaking the Anita Hill story, pot-smoking justices, and the confirmation prospects for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Trump, Putin and Helsinski.
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7/19/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Sneak Preview: Preet on Remade in America
This week, Preet is a special guest on CAFE's other hit podcast, Remade In America, hosted by comedian Bassem Youssef. Here's a sneak preview.
Bassem was known as the Jon Stewart of Egypt. Now, he's living in exile and finding his footing in a new country. ReMade in America is a show about feeling like an outsider in America — and trying to make it anyway.
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7/17/2018 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
The Fight for the Supreme Court (with Vanita Gupta)
Vanita Gupta is president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and worked in the Obama Administration. She joins Preet to discuss the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and what’s at stake. Plus, an update on family separations at the Southern border and Preet’s thoughts on Michael Cohen’s media strategy.
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7/12/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
The Russian Strategy (with Garry Kasparov)
Garry Kasparov is the greatest chess player of all time, and one of Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics. He joins Preet to discuss Russian misinformation and attacks on the concept of truth, in this re-aired interview.
Plus, Preet gives his take on the legal crisis at the Southern border, in an all-new QA.
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6/28/2018 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
ReMade in America Bonus: Bassem Youssef with Maria Hinojosa
There’s a new podcast in the Cafe family: ReMade in America, hosted by comedian Bassem Youssef. In this episode, Bassem speaks with journalist Maria Hinojosa, host of NPR’s Latino USA, about her own immigration journey, diversity in journalism, and how she is navigating the era of fake news.
ReMade in America is a show about feeling like an outsider in America — and trying to make it anyway. Check it out, subscribe, and Preet will be back Thursday to answer your questions.
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6/26/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Criminal Justice, Part 4: Your Questions, Answered (with Anne Milgram and Lisa Monaco)
Anne Milgram is the former Attorney General of New Jersey. Lisa Monaco was the Homeland Security Advisor to President Barack Obama. They join Preet to tackle your questions on the criminal justice system. What does collusion mean? What is a constitutional crisis? And is court anything like how it seems on TV?
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6/21/2018 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
Criminal Justice, Part 3: The Defendant
Jason Goldfarb is a former lawyer who was prosecuted for insider trading by Preet’s old office, the Southern District of New York. Goldfarb joins Preet to talk about the experience of being prosecuted, pleading guilty, and building a life after prison.
This is the third episode in our series on the roles and players in the criminal justice system.
Plus, Preet’s thoughts on flipping, pardons and Manafort.
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6/14/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Criminal Justice, Part 2: The Prosecution (with Pat Fitzgerald)
Pat Fitzgerald is a former federal prosecutor. He led cases against Governor Rod Blagojevich, Al Qaeda terrorists, and the mob. Today he’s a private citizen and representing Jim Comey, among others. He speaks with Preet about how to build a case, the art of flipping a witness, and deciphering wiretaps in pig latin.
This is the second episode in our series on the roles and players in the criminal justice system.
Plus, Preet gives his thoughts on presidential pardons and when it matters to know all the the words to a song.
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6/7/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 15 seconds
New From Cafe: Remade in America with Bassem Youssef
You heard him a few weeks ago live on stage with Preet at the Apollo Theater. Now Bassem Youssef has his own podcast: Remade in America. It's a show about feeling like an outsider in America — and trying to make it anyway.
This first episode features comedian Maz Jobrani, author of "I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One On TV." And the second episode of Remade in America, just out today, features the hilarious and insightful Baratunde Thurston.
Check it out, subscribe and Preet will be back Thursday with a new episode of Stay Tuned.
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6/5/2018 • 31 minutes, 52 seconds
Criminal Justice, Part 1: The Defense (with Ben Brafman)
Ben Brafman is one of America’s most prominent defense attorneys. He has represented Sean Combs, Martin Shkreli, and Harvey Weinstein. Brafman speaks with Preet about the clients he won’t take on, why everyone deserves a good lawyer, and what it’s like to represent someone everyone hates.
This is the first episode in our series on the roles and players in the criminal justice system.
Plus, Preet answers your questions about the latest developments in the case against Michael Cohen.
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5/31/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Winning Alabama (with Senator Doug Jones)
Doug Jones is a Democratic Senator from Alabama. He talks with Preet about what it takes to turn red states blue, prosecuting civil rights cold cases as U.S. attorney, and how he makes decisions on contentious votes—like the recent Haspel and Pompeo nominations.
Plus, Preet breaks down the president’s call for an investigation into the Department of Justice.
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5/24/2018 • 53 minutes, 57 seconds
Race, Bias and Justice (with Sherrilyn Ifill)
Sherrilyn Ifill is the president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.
She talks with Preet about about the rise of artificial intelligence in policing, how both companies and law enforcement can confront issues of racial bias, and the attack on voting rights in America.
Plus, in the wake of this week’s primaries, Preet weighs in on what might happen if Democrats take the House this fall.
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5/17/2018 • 58 minutes, 5 seconds
Live from The Apollo (with Bassem Youssef)
Before the Egyptian revolution, Bassem Youssef was a heart surgeon who moonlighted as a political comedian. He went on to become the Jon Stewart of Egypt, poking fun at the regime with an audience of 40 million people. Then he was forced to flee the country. Preet spoke with Bassem live on stage at the Apollo Theater about his journey from doctor to comedian to, now, podcast host in America. Bassem's show, "Remade in America," launches later this month.
Plus: Preet reflects on the accusations against former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman — and what might happen next for himself.
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5/10/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Seeking Justice for Sergei Magnitsky (with Bill Browder)
Bill Browder is a British hedge fund manager and a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin. Since his friend Sergei Magnitsky was killed in a Russian prison, Browder has led an international campaign to punish his killers — some of the most powerful people in Russia. Not by bringing them to trial, but by restricting their travel and cash flow. Browder speaks with Preet about the dangers of Putin and his own quest for justice.
Preet's riveting conversation with Bill Browder first aired in October.
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5/3/2018 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
The State of the State Department (with Ronan Farrow)
Ronan Farrow is an author and journalist who just won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on Harvey Weinstein. He’s also the author of a new book, The War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence.
He speaks with Preet about the prospect of a Secretary of State Pompeo, and why the gutting of the diplomatic corps should worry us all.
And, they talk about Farrow's groundbreaking reporting on the Me Too movement, and the influence of his mother, Mia Farrow.
Plus, Preet explains what Rudy Giuliani’s connections can and can’t do for President Trump.
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4/26/2018 • 53 minutes, 27 seconds
The Science of Leadership (with Adam Grant)
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and a professor at the Wharton School. He’s a New York Times bestselling author three times over, and is the co-author of Option B with Sheryl Sandberg.
His books, and his work, focus on how to cultivate success in an organization, and how people can push back against groupthink. He talks to Preet about how to speak truth to power, what makes a good leader, and what advice he has for people in the West Wing.
Plus, Preet explains whether only clients get attorney-client privilege.
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4/19/2018 • 1 hour, 25 seconds
Securing the Border and the Ballot (with Jeh Johnson)
Jeh Johnson ran the Department of Homeland Security Security under President Obama. Johnson previously served as general counsel for the Department of Defense and is also an alum of the Southern District of New York, where he was Assistant U.S. Attorney. He speaks with Preet about border security, his role as the very first person to resign from the Trump administration, and what it means when elected officials don’t trust our intelligence agencies. Plus: Preet sorts fact from rampant speculation around the FBI raid of Michael Cohen.
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4/12/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Breakfast with Putin (with Michael McFaul)
Michael McFaul served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia during Barack Obama's second term. He speaks with Preet about what Vladimir Putin is like in real life and how it felt to live under constant surveillance in Moscow. McFaul is the author of the upcoming book "From Cold War to Hot Peace." Plus, Preet tries to untangle Donald Trump's attacks on Amazon and Jeff Bezos.
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4/5/2018 • 53 minutes, 22 seconds
Inside The Opioid Crisis
This week we take an inside look at the opioid crisis. Preet speaks with parent advocate Susan Salomone and Dr. Abigail Herron about the deepening public health crisis and what can be done to solve it. Plus: why can’t President Trump retain any good lawyers?
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3/29/2018 • 56 minutes, 8 seconds
Quitting the DEA After a Career Doing Justice (with Chuck Rosenberg)
Chuck Rosenberg has done some of the most important jobs in law enforcement, from United States attorney to acting head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, a job he resigned from last fall. He talks to Preet about why he quit, the opioid crisis, and how to try a terrorist. Plus: Preet answers your questions about Andrew McCabe and what’s next for the special counsel.
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3/22/2018 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
On the Ground (with NYPD Commissioner Jimmy O'Neill)
Jimmy O'Neill is the commissioner of the NYPD. He talks to Preet about his thirty-year career in the police force, how the cops deal with modern challenges like terror threats, violence in schools, and building trust in the community. Plus: Preet answers your questions about the latest with Robert Mueller and Stormy Daniels.
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3/15/2018 • 1 hour, 33 seconds
Intelligence (with Adam Schiff)
Adam Schiff is the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. He talks about the notorious Nunes memo, and the Democratic response he helped draft. He also gives some advice for how Democrats should position themselves for the upcoming midterm elections. (Hint: don't focus on Russia)
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3/8/2018 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Guns, Schools & The NRA (with Shannon Watts)
Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action, a group dedicated to address gun violence in America. She sits down with Preet to discuss what can be done in wake of the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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3/1/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Let's Save Democracy! (with Christine Todd Whitman)
Christine Todd Whitman is the former governor of New Jersey and the EPA Administrator under George W. Bush. Now she's co-chairing the Democracy Taskforce with Preet. They discuss what it's like to disagree with the President while you're in cabinet and the struggle of being a moderate Republican in 2018.
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2/22/2018 • 45 minutes, 27 seconds
Taking Trump to Court (with David Cole)
David Cole is the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union. Cole and Preet discuss the ACLU’s role during the Trump Administration, including their lawsuit against the travel ban, their ongoing fight for digital privacy, and whether Cole considers the ACLU as part of “the resistance.” Plus: Preet answers your questions about how security clearances really work.
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2/15/2018 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Does the Nunes Memo Matter? (with Sheldon Whitehouse)
Sheldon Whitehouse is a Democratic Senator from Rhode Island and a long-time member of the judiciary committee. He sits down with Preet to discuss the Nunes memo, the Mueller investigation, and the circus that is Washington D.C.
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2/8/2018 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
Free Speech in the Age of Trump (with Floyd Abrams)
Floyd Abrams is America's most prominent First Amendment attorney. He's defended cases from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United. Abrams talks with Preet about his long career and how Trump is different from every other president when it comes to free speech.
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2/1/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Campaigns and Hurricanes (with Katy Tur)
In her new book, “Unbelievable,” Katy Tur dives into the deeply unglamorous life of covering the 2016 presidential election, from very early mornings to being spit at by voters. Tur broke several important stories while covering the Trump campaign, and now works as a correspondent at NBC News, and a host at MSNBC. She discusses access journalism, and the subtle art of covering the news in the President's favourite medium.
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1/25/2018 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
Why Good People Break the Law (with Alex Gibney)
Preet talks with Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney. He’s made films about the Enron scandal, Eliot Spitzer, Lance Armstrong, and the Church of Scientology. His new Netflix series examines corporate crimes. It’s called “Dirty Money.”
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1/18/2018 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
Mulling Mueller (with Anne Milgram)
Anne Milgram, the former Attorney General of New Jersey, returns to help answer your questions about the Mueller investigation. Will anyone else be indicted? How long is this going to take? And did Jeff Sessions really try to find 'dirt' on James Comey?
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1/11/2018 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
Journalism in the Age of Trump (with Maggie Haberman)
Maggie Haberman, White House Correspondent for the New York Times, has been covering Donald Trump since he began considering a run for president and has delivered some of the biggest scoops since he assumed the Oval Office. She sits down with Preet to discuss ethics in journalism and how to deal with the most unpredictable White House ever. Plus: Preet answers questions about Twitter’s role in democracy and the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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(Please note: in this episode, Mr. Bharara suggests that WNYC was the only news organization to uncover sexual harassment claims about its own employees. In fact, New York Magazine first reported on this. We regret the error.)
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1/4/2018 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
Women in the World (with Tina Brown)
Preet sits down with Tina Brown, former editor of The New Yorker and Vanity Fair, to talk about working with Harvey Weinstein, what will happen next with the #metoo movement, and her new book about her life in 1980s New York. Plus: Preet answers your questions about Trump and Rod Rosenstein.
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12/21/2017 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
Stay Tuned Live (with Hasan Minhaj)
Our first live show! Preet answers questions from the audience, including his thoughts on the latest with Robert Mueller and whether life as a podcaster is more or less fulfilling than life as a federal prosecutor. (Spoiler: it's not.) Then he talks with The Daily Show's Hasan Minhaj about hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner, his Netflix special, and making it in show business as a Muslim-American. Plus: a special guest appearance by someone very close to Preet.
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12/14/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Putin, Pawns and Propaganda (with Garry Kasparov)
Garry Kasparov is perhaps the greatest chess player of all time. But today, he dedicates his life to human rights and fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin from exile. Kasparov talks about the Kremlin's massive misinformation campaign, and what he thinks happened when Michael Flynn met with Russian diplomats. Plus, more questions about the Mueller investigation, answered.
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12/7/2017 • 58 minutes, 21 seconds
Special Episode: Michael Flynn’s Guilty Plea
In a special episode, Preet breaks down the implications of Michael Flynn's guilty plea last week. There are three possible reasons Flynn would cut a deal with Special Counsel Robert Muller, and Preet explains what each one would mean for the investigation. Plus: a response to the President's claim that the FBI is "in tatters."
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12/4/2017 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Podcasting and the Politics of Persuasion (with Pod Save America)
How does a group of former White House staffers make politics accessible for a new generation? Preet talks with Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor about their very popular show and how to persuade young voters in a deeply partisan age.
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11/30/2017 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Crime and Punishment (with Judge Jed Rakoff)
What does it feel like to send someone to jail? Is the death penalty unconstitutional? Should judges ever be funny in the courtroom? Preet sits down with Judge Jed Rakoff (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York) for a conversation about the emotional and intellectual challenges of being a federal judge.
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11/21/2017 • 48 minutes, 15 seconds
The Problem of Power in Hollywood (with Judd Apatow)
Amidst hundreds of ongoing accusations of sexual assault and harassment in the film and comedy industries, Preet sat down with writer/director/producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40 Year-Old Virgin, HBO’s Girls) in his Los Angeles office to talk through the culture of silence that pervades Hollywood. In addition to talking about Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., and Woody Allen, they discuss Donald Trump and the dangers of a president who never seems to laugh.
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11/16/2017 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
Resisting Trump (with Senator Jeff Flake)
Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, recently announced his decision not to run for reelection in 2018, in a speech that rebuked the state of the Republican party and the leadership provided by President Trump. In this wide-ranging conversation with Preet, the senator explained his decision not to run, lamented how much power the NRA holds over congress, and argued for the role of decency in contemporary politics.
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11/9/2017 • 50 minutes
Making Sense of Mueller’s Charges (with Anne Milgram)
Three days after Robert Mueller's charges against members of the Trump campaign were revealed, Preet talks with Anne Milgram, who has worked closely with Mueller and his investigators as a former Attorney General for the state of New Jersey and federal prosecutor. Together they explain in detail how a massive investigation like Mueller's works, and they make their most educated guesses as to what might happen next and who might be targeted.
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11/2/2017 • 1 hour, 45 seconds
Special Episode: Manafort, Gates, Papadopoulos
In a special episode, Preet responds to today’s news of the indictments of two Trump campaign officials and, more importantly, the guilty plea — and cooperation — obtained from another. He parses what’s in the documents that were unsealed, explains what we now know, and considers what’s likely to come next in Robert Mueller’s ongoing investigation.
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10/30/2017 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
The Death of Sergei Magnitsky (with Bill Browder)
Days after Vladimir Putin got Bill Browder's US visa revoked and his name placed on Interpol's international watch list, Preet reaches Browder at his office in London. They discuss the massive corruption Browder revealed that led to his lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, being tortured and dying in a Russian prison; Putin's influence in America and the structures that can resist him; and Browder's ongoing battle with the man who, as he puts it, "wants to destroy me."
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10/26/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
Benjamin Wittes’s Guide to Impeaching Trump and Beating Up Putin
Preet talks to Benjamin Wittes of Lawfare about the firing of FBI director James Comey, why President Trump should be impeached, and exactly how, given the chance, Wittes would sidekick Vladimir Putin in the chest.
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10/19/2017 • 49 minutes, 14 seconds
Con Jobs: From Inmate to Entrepreneur (with Catherine Hoke)
Catherine Hoke, Founder and CEO of Defy Ventures, joins Preet for a conversation about the challenges that incarcerated people face when reentering society, the businesses that formerly incarcerated folks have started through her program, and the Shark Tank-like process that gets them there.
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10/12/2017 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Guns, Gotti & bin Laden (with John Miller)
As the news from the mass shooting in Las Vegas was rolling in Monday morning, Preet sat down with John Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counter-terrorism of the NYPD as well as a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist. They discuss the role that police can play in advocating for smarter gun laws, how the NYPD responds to mass shootings, and the stories behind Miller's historic interviews with John Gotti and Osama Bin Laden.
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10/5/2017 • 49 minutes
Behind Closed Doors: Advising Obama and Mueller (with Lisa Monaco)
Preet talks to his old friend Lisa Monaco, who was chief of staff for now-Special Counsel Robert Mueller at the FBI before serving as President Obama’s Advisor on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. They discuss how Mueller is approaching the investigation, what she learned from Obama, and the hardest thing she ever had to do at the White House.
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9/28/2017 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
Civil Rights and Wrongs Under Jeff Sessions (with Vanita Gupta)
What is life like in the Department of Justice under Jeff Sessions? And what does the Trump Administration mean for civil rights in America? Preet talks to his old friend Vanita Gupta, who led the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under President Obama, about why justice officials are staying, why they’re leaving, and what to make of the NFL controversy.
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9/26/2017 • 39 minutes, 53 seconds
That Time President Trump Fired Me (with Leon Panetta)
On March 11, 2017 President Donald Trump fired US Attorney Preet Bharara. Preet tells the story in detail for the first time. Then, a conversation with former Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director Leon Panetta about how to clean up a chaotic White House, trade Russian spies, and stand up for what’s right, even if it means defying a president.
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9/20/2017 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
Stay Tuned for Tomorrow
Join Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney who fought corruption, financial fraud and violent crime, in a series about justice and fairness.
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9/19/2017 • 1 minute, 2 seconds
Coming Soon: Stay Tuned with Preet
Join Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney who fought corruption, financial fraud and violent crime, in a series about justice and fairness. Coming Wednesday, September 20th.
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