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Preet Bharara
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 Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 12min
The Biden-Trump Rematch (with Mark Leibovich)
Political analyst Mark Leibovich and Preet discuss the Biden-Trump rematch, including Super Tuesday results, polling, State of the Union address. They also cover Robert Hur's testimony, potential dismissal of charges against Trump, and the significance of a stay order.

Mar 11, 2024 • 34min
AI on Trial: Deepfakes v. Democracy
Discussing the impact of AI on elections, the podcast explores a hypothetical case of deepfake videos in a Senate race. It raises concerns about regulating deceptive political advertising and the challenges of addressing misinformation in the digital age. The conversation also delves into the proposal for AI transparency in ads and the need for regulations in political contexts.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Federal Judiciary & Trump (with David Lat)
Discussion with David Lat on federal judiciary, Trump's trials, free speech controversies in law schools. Possible consequences of Trump DOJ round 2, SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity, AI chatbots testifying in court. Judicial bias, conflicts of interest, legal immunity in Alabama, free speech in law schools, AI regulation in legal field. Implications of Dobbs case on abortion rights in France.

Mar 5, 2024 • 18min
CAFE Insider 3/5: A Predictable SCOTUS Ruling
The podcast breakdown discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's election disqualification, Justice Thomas' involvement, and Justice Sotomayor's dissent speculation. They also analyze Trump's immunity defense review and trial schedule leading up to the election.

Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
AI on Trial: Bot-Crossed Lovers
A nurse caught stealing medications aided by an AI chatbot she loves. Discussing AI's criminal liability and accountability. Exploring legal reasoning with hypothetical scenarios. Ethical implications of AI programming and duress defense. Tech vs law in adapting regulations for AI.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 16min
Trump & the Age of Disinformation (with Barb McQuade)
Barb McQuade discusses disinformation's threat to national security, Trump gag order, Mayorkas impeachment, domestic disinformation by right-wing groups, media polarization challenges, combating disinformation in the digital age, legal drama in Georgia, Manhattan and Florida cases, and reflections on Flacco the owl's impact.

Feb 27, 2024 • 15min
CAFE Insider 2/27: Embryos & Gag Orders
Legal and ethical complexities surrounding frozen embryos as children under Alabama law are discussed. The podcast also covers Manhattan DA's gag order request against Trump and challenges to Mar-a-Lago documents charges. Stay informed on legal and political issues by becoming a CAFE Insider member.

Feb 26, 2024 • 25min
Two Years of the Russia-Ukraine War (with Dr. Evelyn Farkas)
Dr. Evelyn Farkas discusses the brutal tactics used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the shifting relationship between the right-wing and Russia, the impact of sanctions on Russia's elite, and the potential risks of a Trump second presidency on US and Ukraine relations.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 7min
The State of Our Scandals (with Jake Tapper)
Jake Tapper and Preet discuss political scandals, Supreme Court case selection, Trump's trial date impact, survival tactics in scandals, international conflicts, and a tribute to Alexei Novalini in an engaging episode.

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Feb 19, 2024 • 24min
On Being Civil (with Alexandra Hudson)
Writer and author Alexandra Hudson discusses the importance of civility, the difference between politeness and civility, and the influence of figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Larry David. The conversation explores the role of civility in protest movements, the need for genuine respect, love, and personal responsibility in democracy.


