Stay Tuned with Preet

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned In Brief is[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned In Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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:[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is[...]

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[...]

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. Stay Tuned in Brief is[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Take the CAFE survey to help us plan for our future![...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.   Take the CAFE survey to help us plan for our future![...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, and a weekly Substack titled "Home & Away." Haass[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with[...]

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 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[...]

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.     Stay[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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.   Stay[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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/  Stay informed.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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 Stay Tuned in Brief[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,”[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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”:[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 letters@cafe.com, or leave a[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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 letters@cafe.com, or[...]

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[...]

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: [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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;[...]

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 letters@cafe.com,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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:[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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: [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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/ Tweet your questions[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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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,[...]

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[...]

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 &[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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:[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

*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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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.[...]

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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[...]

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  Click here to subscribe[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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  Click here to subscribe[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Click here to subscribe[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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. To listen to the full[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.  This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.  Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller –[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

To listen to the special episode of CAFE Insider, "DeJoy, Bannon, Durham: Mail, Jail, Stale?" for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive an email with a link to the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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[...]

To listen to the special episode of CAFE Insider, "Bannon Indicted," for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive an email with a link to the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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,[...]

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. To get access to all exclusive content, try the membership free for two weeks: cafe.com/insider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  To listen to the full episode, and get access[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

To get a free link to listen to the inaugural episode of the United Security podcast, head to cafe.com/united.    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[...]

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[...]

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.  Listen to the full episode with a free two-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. Please find the References and Supplemental[...]

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.[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

To listen to the episode, "The Firing of Geoff Berman — A Low Barr," for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive an email with a link to the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free two-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. Please find the References and Supplemental[...]

“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,[...]

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.  For show notes and a transcript of[...]

To listen to the episode, "George Floyd & America in Turmoil," for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive an email with a link to the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Listen to the full episode with a free two-week trial[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

To listen to the episode, "Barr Spins, Flynn Wins," for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive an email with a link to the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  To[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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,[...]

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.  Listen to the full episode with a free[...]

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. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become[...]

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[...]

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[...]

To join the CAFE Insider community, head to cafe.com/insider 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.”[...]

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[...]

To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to this episode in the podcast player of their choice. 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[...]

A weekly Note from Preet is part of the CAFE Insider membership which includes the exclusive podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne, and more. To try it free for two weeks, head to CAFE.com/insider and to receive CAFE emails, including links to free episodes, join the list at CAFE.com/Preet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your[...]

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[...]

To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to this episode in the podcast player of their choice. 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:[...]

A weekly Note from Preet is part of the CAFE Insider membership which includes the exclusive podcast co-hosted by Preet and Anne, and more. To try it free for two weeks, head to CAFE.com/insider and to receive CAFE emails, including links to free episodes, join the list at CAFE.com/Preet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn[...]

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,[...]

To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to this episode in the podcast player of their choice. In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram are joined[...]

This is a recording of Preet’s weekly Note to CAFE Insiders, which is part of the CAFE Insider membership. To learn more, head to CAFE.com/insider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to this episode in the podcast player of their choice. In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Extraordinary Times,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram are joined by Lisa Monaco, who[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership.[...]

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 As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of[...]

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.  Listen to the full episode[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.” The analysis of this[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week[...]

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,[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief,[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. The analysis will continue on Monday for members of CAFE Insider. Sign up for a free two-week trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.[...]

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. To hear bonus clips from the interview, try two free weeks of CAFE Insider membership.[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. CLOSED-DOOR TESTIMONY OF DAVID HOLMES Opening statement of David Holmes during his closed-door testimony before the House[...]

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. To hear bonus clips from the interview, try two free weeks of CAFE Insider membership. Sign up to receive free[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS HOUSE INQUIRY VOTE House resolution (H.Res.660), resolution fact sheet, and House Judiciary Committee impeachment[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. REFERENCES[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS STATE DEPT. TEXT MESSAGES “Read the Text Messages[...]

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[...]

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. Listen to the full episode with a free 2-week trial of the CAFE Insider membership. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY RUDY GIULIANI  “Giuliani Subpoenaed for Ukraine Documents[...]

To listen to Preet and Anne's full conversation for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to the full analysis in the podcast player of their choice. On this episode of Stay Tuned, " Ukraine & Brazen Power," host Preet Bharara is joined by Anne Milgram, his co-host on the[...]

To listen to the full episode for free, head to cafe.com/preet and sign up to receive a link. Members of the CAFE Insider can listen to this episode in the podcast player of their choice. In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, “Whistleblower Uproar,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the troubling reports that President[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Justice[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES &[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: EPSTEIN’S DEATH Federal Bureau of Prisons Suicide Prevention Manual, bop.gov, 4/5/07 Statement from Attorney General[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code § 2331(5): Definition of “Domestic Terrorism”  “How[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS[...]

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. Bonus[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FLORES LITIGATION Watch the 9th Circuit Court proceedings regarding Jenny Flores v. William Barr, 6/18/19[...]

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[...]

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.  To hear the full[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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." To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: BILL BARR’S CBS NEWS INTERVIEW "William Barr interview: Read[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: THE PARDON POWER Article II of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS BILL BARR Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including[...]

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.   Bonus clips from[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW: Video of Bill Barr Press[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "'Spying' & Lying," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's indictment.  To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community 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[...]

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[...]

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.  To hear the full episode, join the[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community  REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Bill Barr and the Mueller Report Barr’s second letter to lawmakers giving an update on the[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE[...]

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[...]

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. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Reports from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism[...]

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[...]

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:[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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,[...]

“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[...]

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[...]

“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  To listen to the full episode, become a[...]

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[...]

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.  To listen to the full episode, become a member of CAFE Insider at CAFE.com/insider. Preet and Anne address:[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Do[...]

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.   Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them[...]

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[...]

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Do you[...]

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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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]

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.  Do you have a question[...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara with[...]

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[...]

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.  Do you have a question[...]

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. [...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara with[...]

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[...]

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.  Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.  Do[...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email staytuned@cafe.com, or call[...]

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[...]

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. [...]

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.  Do you[...]

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[...]

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? Do you have[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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?  Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara,[...]

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[...]

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. Do you[...]

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) Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them[...]

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.  Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara, email staytuned@cafe.com, or call[...]

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. Do you have a question[...]

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[...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.[...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or call[...]

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[...]

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.” Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail. See omnystudio.com/listener for[...]

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? Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or[...]

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[...]

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.   Do you have a question[...]

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,[...]

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,[...]

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."[...]

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. Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to[...]

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.  Do[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Join Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney who fought corruption, financial fraud and violent crime, in a series about justice and fairness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices