Sign in
News
CAFE
Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.
From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Preserving Democracy (with Garry Kasparov)
Garry Kasparov is a chess grandmaster and Chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to defending liberal democracies worldwide. He joins Preet to discuss:
Trump’s plans to consolidate power within the Executive Branch
The need for change within the Democratic Party
What normalcy might look like in four years
How Trump may impact Russia’s war in Ukraine
Strategies for surviving political exhaustion
Plus, will Matt Gaetz be the new Attorney General? Will the Department of Education be dismantled? And, can Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg convince judge Merchan not to dismiss Trump’s Manhattan criminal conviction?
After the election, our work making sense of legal news continues. For the month of November, visit cafe.com/november to get 40% off your membership for the first year.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-democracy-garry-kasparov-musk-gaetz/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:11:1621/11/2024
Gaetz of Wrath
Preet, Joyce, and the CAFE team are celebrating the 300th episode of the CAFE Insider podcast. Thank you for listening and for creating such an engaged community.
In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Joyce discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Gaetz’s nomination, including his recent resignation from Congress days before the House Ethics Committee was expected to release a report on sexual misconduct allegations against him. They also assess other Trump nominations, including his personal lawyers for DOJ leadership positions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary, and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11:3520/11/2024
Can Trump Say "You're Fired" to the Fed Chair? (with Sarah Binder)
With Donald Trump soon to be sworn in as the 47th president, he’s made clear he wants to shake up Washington — including possibly firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Political scientist Sarah Binder joins Preet to discuss whether a president has the legal authority to fire the Fed chair and how it could impact the economy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/fire-the-fed-chair/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29:0118/11/2024
A New Era for Democrats (with Astead Herndon)
Astead Herndon is a New York Times national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” He joins Preet to make sense of Donald Trump’s reelection. They discuss:
The failures of the Joe Biden Democratic coalition
Outcomes of the 2022 midterm vs. 2024 presidential elections
How assumptions about race and gender played into Trump's win
Harris's law enforcement background
The future realignment of the Democratic Party
Plus, what’s going to happen to special counsel Jack Smith and his pending cases against Trump?
After the election, our work making sense of legal news continues. For the month of November, visit cafe.com/november to get 40% off your membership for the first year.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-election-democrats-astead-herndon/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:28:5614/11/2024
Trump Nominations & Recess Appointments
What are recess appointments? And with Republicans controlling the Senate, will President-elect Trump’s nominees face any hurdles in their confirmation process?
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Trump’s ongoing nominations of cabinet members and other high-profile positions. Despite Republicans controlling the Senate, Trump has called on candidates vying to replace Republican leader Mitch McConnell to permit his nominees to take office without confirmation votes using the recess appointments power.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– How Trump’s return to the White House will likely mark the end of his criminal prosecutions, with the federal election interference case and sentencing in Manhattan already facing new delays;
– The expected reinstatement of Trump’s “Schedule F” executive order, which would reclassify many federal staff members as at-will employees; and
– The charges filed by the Department of Justice against an Iranian man for allegedly plotting to assassinate Trump.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09:5913/11/2024
Abortion Access Gains in Red America (with Kate Shaw)
In this year’s election, abortion protection measures were on the ballot in ten different states. While they succeeded in seven, they failed in three. So where does that leave the future of abortion access? This week, Preet speaks with University of Pennsylvania constitutional law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny Kate Shaw. They break down the most notable ballot measures and what abortion rights may look like under a second Trump presidency.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31:5111/11/2024
Will the Trump Prosecutions Go Away? (with Barb McQuade)
Donald Trump has won the presidential election, so where does that leave his pending civil cases? In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, Elie Honig and Barb McQuade break down the status of Trump’s Manhattan and Georgia cases. Barb McQuade is a CAFE Contributor and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
In the full episode, Elie and Barb delve into Trump’s pending federal cases and what a Justice Department under Trump will look like the second time around.
This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.
For a limited time, get 40% off your membership for the first year, by heading to cafe.com/November. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06:4408/11/2024
Trumped
Donald Trump is returning to the White House. The day after the election, Preet is joined by former US Attorney Joyce Vance, historian Joanne Freeman, and political scientist Ian Bremmer to discuss what happened on election night, and how the next four years could reshape America.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-election-win/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:12:5507/11/2024
Covering Kamala Harris (with Marisa Lagos)
On a scale of 1-10, how progressive is Kamala Harris? In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, CAFE Contributor Elie Honig speaks with political journalist Marisa Lagos about Kamala Harris’s prosecutorial background and how it has informed her current policies.
This is the fifth episode in a new series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
To become a member of CAFE Insider and get access to the full analysis head to cafe.com/insiderpod. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08:0205/11/2024
When Politics Meets Profit (with Steve Case & Wes Moore)
Preet speaks with AOL co-founder Steve Case and Maryland governor Wes Moore about how the government and the private sector can work together to solve some of the biggest challenges we face as a society.
This conversation was recorded live at the 2024 Masters of Scale Summit, an annual experience from the Masters of Scale podcast. Check out weekly episodes of Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/follow
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38:2104/11/2024
Election Anxiety, Anyone? (with Evan Osnos)
Evan Osnos is a staff writer at the New Yorker, where his work spans everything from national politics to foreign affairs. Just days before the election, Osnos joins Preet to talk about the big questions in American political culture: What does patriotism mean in a divided country? How should we confront cruelty? And is there still room for empathy in our politics?
Plus, Preet offers advice to high school students and to lawyers making the move to private practice.
With the election around the corner, and legal questions certain to follow, understanding the law is more important than ever. From now through November, visit cafe.com/november to get 40% off your membership for the first year.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/election-trump-harris-evan-osnos/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:16:1231/10/2024
CAFE Insider Sample 10/29: Some Trump 2.0 Worst Case Scenarios
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss some worst case scenarios if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.
In an excerpt from the show, they discuss potential candidates for Trump’s Attorney General and what might happen to the Justice Department’s rank and file.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss what a second Trump administration might look like, including how Trump might target his political enemies, whether he would invoke the Insurrection Act, and how much further to the right he could push the Supreme Court for decades to come.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/november. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, Claudia Hernández, and Liana Greenway.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11:2729/10/2024
Do Voters Have Trumpnesia? (with Mark Cuban)
This week, Preet speaks with renowned entrepreneur Mark Cuban to discuss his complex, decades-long relationship with Donald Trump. They delve into the key issues shaping the upcoming presidential election, breaking down each candidate’s economic proposals and their potential impact on the country’s financial future.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trumpnesia/
As we approach the election, we're giving listeners a special offer to join CAFE Insider. Head to cafe.com/november to join now and get 40% off the membership for the first year.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27:2928/10/2024
What's the Deal with TikTok? (with Asha Rangappa)
In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, CAFE Contributors Elie Honig and Asha Rangappa discuss the reasons why the U.S. government believes the social media app, TikTok, poses a serious national security threat.
In the full episode, Elie and Asha break down the bipartisan efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S. and the different lawsuits the company faces—one brought by the federal government arguing TikTok violated child privacy laws and 14 more filed by state attorneys general alleging the app is harming children’s mental health.
This is the fourth episode in a new series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
To become a member of CAFE Insider and get access to the full analysis head to cafe.com/insiderpod. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09:0025/10/2024
The Scum Also Rises (with Douglas Brinkley)
Douglas Brinkley is one of the nation's foremost presidential historians. A professor at Rice University, political commentator, and the author of forty books, Brinkley joins Preet to discuss the historic nature of the upcoming election, and the precedent for a political figure like Donald Trump.
Plus, ever wondered what’s in that piece of paper the jury hands to the judge before a verdict? Why is Trump heading to Madison Square Garden? What are Rudy Giuliani’s most valuable possessions… and why are they all watches?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/history-election-trump-douglas-brinkley/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:15:3224/10/2024
Securing the Vote (with Marc Elias)
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Joyce Vance is joined by special guest Marc Elias to unpack the election lawsuits that may shape this year's election.
Marc is one of the nation's foremost election attorneys. He's served as election counsel on multiple presidential campaigns, including the Kamala Harris campaign, where he's focusing on potential recounts, post-election litigation, and challenging voter suppression laws across the country.
In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Marc discuss Donald Trump's history of bringing frivolous lawsuits and how he may do so once again after the election.
In the full episode, Joyce and Marc discuss litigation surrounding mail-in voting, how natural disasters can impact elections, and whether the Supreme Court may have a hand in this year's election outcome.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07:5122/10/2024
The Menendez Brothers (with Jesse Weber)
On a special episode of Stay Tuned in Brief, Jesse Weber, anchor and host at the Law & Crime Network, joins former federal prosecutor Elie Honig to discuss the criminal cases of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of first-degree murder in the ‘90s for killing their parents. Did they have a legitimate claim of imperfect self-defense based on imminent danger? Should evidence of sexual abuse been fully admissible? And should the emergence of new evidence prompt a reevaluation of the convictions?
This conversation is part of a new series of episodes that will be exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed. To become a member of CAFE Insider and never miss new episodes head to cafe.com/insiderpod. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35:3418/10/2024
2024 Election Battlegrounds (with Ben Wikler)
Ben Wikler is the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin—one of the seven battleground states in this extremely competitive presidential election. Hailed as a “winning machine” for Democrats, Wikler joined Preet for a live taping to discuss political humor, third party candidates, and the state of the race in swing states.
To learn more about WisDems and how to get involved, click here.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/election-swing-states-wisconsin-ben-wikler/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:10:2717/10/2024
Swing State Sweepstakes (with Steve Kornacki)
This week, Preet speaks with NBC’s national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about the key swing states in the 2024 election and how to make sense of the latest polls.
Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, on 10/15 at 5pm ET.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34:1414/10/2024
Diddy’s Indictment & More Thoughts on Jack Smith
CAFE Contributor Elie Honig is joined by Westchester County, New York District Attorney Mimi Rocah to discuss the criminal indictment of music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. In this excerpt, they discuss the likelihood that associates of Combs will face criminal charges and the decision by prosecutors to include references to salacious evidence in the indictment. Elie also reacts to listener responses to his recent article criticizing special counsel Jack Smith’s brief in his election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
In the full episode, Elie and Mimi further discuss Combs’ indictment, including the impact civil cases filed against Combs had on the criminal investigation and what special considerations go into prosecuting sex trafficking cases.
This is the second episode in a new series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
To become a member of CAFE Insider and get access to the full analysis head to cafe.com/insiderpod. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27:4011/10/2024
Trump’s Tall Tariff Tales (with Gillian Tett)
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, economic issues have taken center stage. Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett joins Preet to break down each candidate’s economic proposals, examining their potential impact on the U.S. and the global economy. They explore key topics like tariffs, inflation, and how they’ll impact voters.
Plus, will hurricane season affect the presidential election? What’s Preet’s advice for first year law students? And, what does “The Young Bharara” think about Harris’s chances in November?
In other news, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, taking place on 10/15 at 5pm ET.
Stay Tuned is nominated for a Signal Award for Best Podcast in the News & Politics category, but we need your help to win! To vote for us, head to cafe.com/signal.
Stay Tuned is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/tariffs/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:11:4910/10/2024
In Defense of Jack Smith (with Joyce Vance)
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss special counsel Jack Smith’s brief on presidential immunity in the election interference prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
In an excerpt from the show, they respond to CAFE Contributor Elie Honig’s article criticizing Smith and Chutkan. Was Chutkan right to make the brief public? Are the allegations in the brief unduly prejudicial against Trump? And was it all politics?
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further respond to Honig’s critiques of Smith and Chutkan. They also analyze the content of Smith’s brief, including the evidence he intends to present at trial and his argument that the charges should survive Trump’s immunity challenges.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
RSVP to CAFE Live, Preet with Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democrats.
Vote for Stay Tuned in the Signal Awards.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15:2508/10/2024
1 Year Since October 7 (with Franklin Foer)
On the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, Preet speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer about the war in Gaza, the U.S.-led diplomacy, and what the next year may hold for the region.
Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, on 10/15 at 5pm ET.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36:0004/10/2024
Debating the Debate: VP Edition (with David Frum)
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance took the debate stage together for the first and only time. Former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and staff writer at The Atlantic, David Frum, joins Preet to dissect the politest debate of this election season. Will the vice presidential face-off impact the election?
Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/vp-debate/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:09:4302/10/2024
Israel’s Pager Attack on Hezbollah (with Nadav Eyal)
Nadav Eyal, columnist for Yediot Ahronot, is a prominent Israeli journalist reporting on the conflict in the Middle East. Eyal joins Preet to break down Israel’s so-called pager attack on Hezbollah, how the operation came to be, and its aftermath.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32:5030/09/2024
Inside the Mueller Report (with Aaron Zebley & Andrew Goldstein)
Years after they published the Mueller investigation findings, lawyers Aaron Zebley and Andrew Goldstein take the public behind the scenes. Zebley has served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, an FBI agent, and chief of staff to Robert Mueller at the FBI. He’s now a partner at Wilmer Hale. Goldstein is the former chief of the public corruption unit at SDNY, and is now a partner at the law firm Cooley. They’re co-authors of the new book, Interference: The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation.
Plus, can prosecutors prove the second would-be assassin’s intent to kill former President Trump? How long is too long for legal briefs? And… can I ask you a question?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-mueller-report-interference-zebley-goldstein/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:12:0926/09/2024
Could SCOTUS Decide the Election? (with Dahlia Lithwick)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, while Preet is out. Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate, where she writes about the courts and the law, and hosts the legal podcast, Amicus.
In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Dahlia break down whether the Supreme Court could decide the presidential election.
In the full episode, Joyce and Dahlia discuss high-profile cases on the Court’s docket this term, including disputes over ghost guns, gender-affirming care, the death penalty, and abortion.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:3724/09/2024
What If We Could Vote With Our Phones? (with Bradley Tusk)
Political strategist and venture capitalist Bradley Tusk joins Preet to discuss the transformative potential of mobile voting. Tusk shares insights from his efforts to implement mobile voting technology, which aims to increase voter turnout and make the democratic process more accessible.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/general/mobilevoting/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28:3823/09/2024
Trump and National Insecurity (with H.R. McMaster)
Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster served as former President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018. In a new book, At War With Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, McMaster shares his experience working in the Trump Administration. He joins Preet to discuss his impressions of the former President, Trump’s orientation toward global conflict, and the war in Gaza.
And, will Preet follow Kamala’s advice and attend a Trump rally? Will Trump’s would-be assassin face more federal charges? And what are Preet’s thoughts on Diddy’s indictment?
Click here for tickets to Preet’s fireside chat about democracy and voter protection with Suits star Gina Torres this Thursday, September 19 in Philadelphia.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-national-security-h-r-mcmaster/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:24:5019/09/2024
Trump Assassination Attempt & Terror Groups Charged (with Joyce Vance and Mimi Rocah)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by Westchester County District Attorney, Mimi Rocah, to discuss the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Unsealed charges against six Hamas leaders for their role in planning and carrying out the October 7 attack on Israel last year; and
– Hate crime, solicitation of murder, and terrorism charges filed against two leaders of the Terrorgram Collective terrorist group.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, Claudia Hernández, and Liana Greenway.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20:4418/09/2024
What Happened to the Party of Reagan? (with Max Boot)
Max Boot is a historian, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and a columnist for the Washington Post. Boot joins Preet to discuss his new book, Reagan: His Life and Legend, and how Reagan’s presidency can help us understand the state of the Republican party today.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32:1516/09/2024
Harris Trumps Trump (with Patti Solis Doyle & Rick Wilson)
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the debate stage together for the first time. Longtime political strategists Patti Solis Doyle and Rick Wilson join Preet to discuss the debate’s highlights, Harris’s triumphant performance, and whether it will matter come election day.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/kamala-harris-donald-trump-debate/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:01:1311/09/2024
Heroism & Trump’s Cowardice (with Jeffrey Goldberg & Joyce Vance)
Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance speak with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, in front of a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. Goldberg discusses his new book, On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump, which includes his reporting on Republican leaders and top White House officials who stood up to Trump while he was president, as well as Trump’s controversial statements reportedly calling members of the military “suckers” and “losers.”
In a conversation exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Goldberg speaks about the media’s approach to covering Trump and the presidential election, and what a second Trump term might look like. To listen to the full interview and get access to all of the exclusive Insider content, become a member at CAFE.com/insider. You can now try the membership for just $1 for one month. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. This episode was recorded live at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. For recaps from this year's recently concluded event and to stay updated on next year's program, visit TribFest.org.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35:1710/09/2024
Capitalism & the Election (with Ruchir Sharma)
Ruchir Sharma is a longtime investor and a contributing editor and columnist for The Financial Times, where he writes about global economics, politics, and policy. Ruchir joins Preet to discuss his latest book, What Went Wrong with Capitalism, and what the election will mean for the economy.
Plus, can Trump’s public statements be used against him in court? Why didn’t special counsel Jack Smith request the reassignment of judge Aileen Cannon in Trump’s classified docs case? And, is there a place for humor in the courtroom?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/ruchir-sharma-capitalism-book-economy-trump-harris-election/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:15:0805/09/2024
Trump & Telegram (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith in D.C.
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– Smith’s brief urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate the charges against Trump in the classified documents case in Florida, which U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently threw out; and
– The controversial arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France and the criminal charges accusing him of allowing criminal activity on his messaging app.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15:1703/09/2024
On with Kara Swisher: The Debate, the Dropout and the Dems' Future with “Biden Whisperer” Ron Klain
The CAFE team is taking a break from our usual programming this week, but we’re sharing another podcast we think you’ll enjoy.
It’s hosted by Preet’s colleague, Kara Swisher, an award-winning journalist who covers tech, politics, and media.
In this episode, Kara speaks with Ron Klain, the former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden and the Chief Legal Officer for Airbnb. They cover President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race, the role donors played in forcing Biden’s hand, and the fallout from the disastrous debate in June and accusations that Klain was partly to blame for the president’s poor performance. They also discuss Biden’s legacy and Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
It’s another challenging, insightful discussion from one of the best in podcasting. You can listen to more of her show here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49:4529/08/2024
DNC Launches Kamala Harris (with David Axelrod & Michael Beschloss)
The DNC just wrapped up a hugely successful week in Chicago. Preet is joined by political strategist and former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama, David Axelrod, to discuss convention highlights and what we can expect from the Harris-Walz campaign as we approach election day. Then, Preet speaks with leading presidential historian Michael Beschloss to put this election into perspective.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/dnc-kamala-harris-election-trump-axelrod-beschloss/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:22:0723/08/2024
Justice for Matthew Perry (w/ Barb McQuade)
In a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Barb break down the criminal charges filed against five individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.
In the full episode, Preet and Barb discuss:
– Former President Donald Trump’s request to postpone sentencing for his Manhattan conviction and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s decision to defer the matter to the judge;
– Trump’s lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking $100 million in damages from the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search;
– Newly released government records revealing Hunter Biden solicited U.S. government assistance relating to international business deals while his father, Joe Biden, was Vice President; and
– Former Rep. George Santos’s guilty plea to wire fraud and identity theft charges.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10:4320/08/2024
Does Iran Really Want War? (with Karim Sadjadpour)
Karim Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East. He joins Preet to discuss Israel’s recent assassinations in Iran and Lebanon, the inner workings of the Iranian regime, and America’s four-front Cold War.
Plus, what is former president Donald Trump’s connection to Egypt? And, what’s holding up Trump’s classified documents case in Florida?
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/iran-israel-gaza-war-karim-sadjadpour/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56:1015/08/2024
Trump Timing & Homeless Encampments (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments. Newsom’s directive followed a Supreme Court ruling that a local Oregon ordinance criminalizing public encampments did not violate the 8th Amendment’s ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.”
In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance;
– U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case against Trump brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump’s motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution; and
– The U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump’s gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12:2413/08/2024
The Great Recession of August 5, 2024 (with Justin Wolfers)
Justin Wolfers is a professor of economics and public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Wolfers joins Preet to discuss the state of the economy and how the upcoming election could impact the markets.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:1212/08/2024
VP Walz, Trump Threat & Biden Legacy (with Mark Leibovich & Bob Bauer)
Bob Bauer is a professor at NYU Law School, President Biden’s personal attorney, and former White House Counsel to President Obama. He joins Preet to discuss the dangers of unchecked presidential power, the true potential of SCOTUS reforms, and his book, The Unraveling: Reflections on Politics without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.
And in lieu of the typical Q&A, Preet speaks with Mark Leibovich, a staff writer at The Atlantic and an expert on national politics, about Kamala Harris’s decision to name Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/tim-walz-kamala-harris-leibovich-bauer/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:17:5508/08/2024
Trump's Egypt Connection? (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to revoke a plea deal that would have allowed Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, the man accused of plotting al-Qaeda's 9/11 attack, to avoid the death penalty.
In the full podcast, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Carol Leonnig, who, along with her team at the Washington Post, recently uncovered a secret criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump received money from the Egyptian government in violation of campaign finance laws. Leonnig, author of the book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, also speaks about the Secret Service failures that led to the Trump assassination attempt.
To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19:4606/08/2024
A Stolen Election in Venezuela (with Elliott Abrams)
Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor under President George W. Bush, and as Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela under President Donald Trump. Abrams joins Preet to discuss the recent presidential election in Venezuela, the outlook for its authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro, and how the U.S. can help salvage a country in crisis.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:2705/08/2024
Elections, Now & Then (with Joanne Freeman)
Joanne Freeman is a professor of American History at Yale University and a leading expert on U.S. political history. Joanne joins Preet to discuss political violence, historic presidential races, and how our country’s past might inform what happens next in this election season.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/joanne-freeman-elections-kamala-harris-biden-trump-violence-democracy/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:20:0901/08/2024
SCOTUS Reforms & Trump Legal Battles (with Joyce Vance)
In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Joe Biden’s proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices.
In the full episode, they further discuss Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including an ethics code and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution.
Preet and Joyce also analyze the developments in former President Donald Trump’s criminal cases:
– Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s brief urging a New York judge to uphold Trump’s Manhattan conviction, arguing the Supreme Court’s recent immunity decision has no bearing on the case;
– Next steps once U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan regains control of Trump’s prosecution in the D.C. election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling; and
– Special counsel Jack Smith’s forthcoming appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s order dismissing the charges against Trump in the classified documents case.
Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.
CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13:0030/07/2024
The Second Gentleman on Kamala's Campaign (with Doug Emhoff)
Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, is the Second Gentleman of the United States. He joins Preet Bharara to discuss what the past few days have been like for him and the Vice President, the campaign challenges ahead, and his advocacy work around reproductive rights and antisemitism.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36:0926/07/2024
Can Kamala Win? (with Jonathan Karl)
Jonathan Karl is the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News and the co-anchor of This Week. He’s also the author of Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party. Karl joins Preet to discuss this historic presidential election, and the path forward for Kamala Harris to defeat Donald Trump.
Plus, Preet is now a music producer. Check out Zeshan B’s new album, “O Say, Can You See.” Vinyls of the album are available for purchase here.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/kamala-harris-trump-election-jonathan-karl/
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01:00:1525/07/2024
Legal Fallout from Biden's Exit (with Joyce Vance & Rick Hasen)
On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor and founder of Election Law Blog Rick Hasen to discuss the legal dilemmas stemming from President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the presidential race. Could Republican legal challenges interfere with the election? And, if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, does she inherit Biden’s war chest?
In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House Oversight Committee about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Sign up to listen.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode click HERE.
Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31:3723/07/2024
Biden Bows Out (with Alex Thompson)
Alex Thompson is a National Political Correspondent for Axios and the author of a forthcoming book about Joe Biden. He joins Preet to discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid, how Vice President Kamala Harris will meet this moment, and the reaction from the Trump campaign.
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.
For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32:1722/07/2024