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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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Oct 23, 2023 • 27min
In Brief: Catching Tupac’s Killer (with Greg Kading)
Greg Kading, a former LAPD detective, discusses the pursuit of justice in the murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. Kading explores Tupac's connection to Death Row Records, the confession and arrest of Dwayne Kefi D. Davis, and the legal implications of the case. He analyzes the reasons behind the Tupac murder case confession and discusses the identity of the shooter.

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 20min
Israel Update & Flawed Justice (with Dan Senor and Adam Benforado)
Former foreign policy advisor to President George W. Bush, Dan Senor, discusses the Israel-Gaza war. Drexel University Law Professor Adam Benforado talks about false memories, biases in police lineups, and lowering the voting age. They also delve into flaws in the legal education system, flawed eyewitness identification, investing in children, and the healing power of comedy.

Oct 17, 2023 • 14min
CAFE Insider 10/17: Super(seding) Tuesday
Rep. George Santos, indicted on ten new criminal charges including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and making false statements. Limited gag order on Trump in election interference case. New criminal charge against Senator Bob Menendez for acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Understanding superseding indictments in criminal cases. Discussion on charges, fraud schemes, and potential witness. Charges, cooperation, confusion, and a sponsor mentioned.

Oct 13, 2023 • 40min
In Brief: The Israel-Hamas War (with Aaron David Miller)
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.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 58min
America’s Poverty Problem (with Matthew Desmond)
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.

Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
CAFE Insider 10/10: Fraud & Bribery
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.

Oct 9, 2023 • 19min
In Brief: Ousting McCarthy (with John F. Harris)
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.

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 14min
State of Our Health (with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy)
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.

Oct 3, 2023 • 15min
CAFE Insider 10/3: A New SCOTUS Term (with Dahlia Lithwick)
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.

Oct 2, 2023 • 24min
In Brief: The New Cancer Moonshot (with Dr. Renee Wegrzyn)
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.


