Stay Tuned with Preet

Preet interviews Aaron David Miller, a former State Department advisor on Middle East policy, about the Israel-Hamas war. They discuss the origins and ideology of Hamas, the rationality of their actions, Biden's handling of the crisis, Netanyahu's motivations, and the challenges and hope for Israel and Palestinians.

Matthew Desmond, a professor of sociology at Princeton University, joins Preet to discuss his new book about poverty in America. They explore the entrenchment of poverty despite being one of the wealthiest nations, and the challenges of passing anti-poverty measures through Congress. The conversation also touches on the idea of appointing a national “poverty czar.” They also discuss the concept of a speedy trial, the impact of the mortgage interest tax deduction, and potential solutions for addressing poverty.

Former U.S. Attorneys Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Joe Biden, Trump's civil fraud trial, invocation of presidential immunity, bribery charges against Senator Menendez, and the revelation of Trump sharing classified information about U.S. nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire.

John F. Harris, Co-founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Politico, discusses the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, analyzing the dysfunctional speakership and the motivations behind his fall. The podcast explores the hypothetical scenario of Donald Trump becoming the Speaker of the House and analyzes the chaos within the House Republican caucus, attributing it to Trump's influence and tribal politics.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses pressing public health issues including America’s loneliness epidemic, the use of AI in healthcare, and the rise of health misinformation. They also explore the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump, the concept of jury nullification, and the Surgeon General's advisory on loneliness and isolation.

SCOTUS expert Dahlia Lithwick joins Preet and Joyce to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term. They dive into the Rahimi case, potential gutting of gun legislation, and the application of a 'history and tradition' legal analysis. They also touch on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, recusal in a case involving Trump's lawyer, and apparent split between the conservative justices.

Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, first director of ARPA-H, discusses how the agency is promoting innovation in biomedical research to 'end cancer as we know it'. They explore the establishment of ARPA-H, engagement with the private sector, and investing in technology for cancer research goals.

Heather Cox Richardson, a Boston College history professor and author, joins Preet to discuss her book 'Democracy Awakening'. They explore the origins of the terms 'liberal' and 'conservative', a 1937 anti-FDR manifesto, and moving beyond the chaos of the Trump years. Also, a bombshell ruling against Trump in a fraud case and Senator Menendez indicted on bribery charges.

Joyce Vance and Elie Honig discuss Trump directing his former assistant to lie about storing classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and writing to-do lists on them. They also explore Trump's attempts to transfer the Georgia case to federal court and criticize DA Fani Willis's decision to charge him. The podcast highlights the implications of Trump's former assistant's testimony and the role of witnesses and cooperators in cases against Trump. The hosts also speculate on Trump's tactics and reluctance to cooperate with the FBI.

Errol Louis, host of NY1’s Inside City Hall and the podcast “You Decide with Errol Louis,” joins Preet to discuss New York City's recent influx of migrants and the city's unique 'right-to-shelter' law. They explore the reasons behind the increase in migrants, the financial implications of the law, and public sentiment. They also discuss the mayor's statement, their strained relationship with President Biden, and the future outlook for migrants and the right to shelter.