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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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Aug 2, 2022 • 12min
CAFE Insider Sample 8/2: DOJ Targets Trump
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 against Trump?In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The reported cooperation of key January 6th witnesses, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and former DOJ official Ken Klukowski, with DOJ’s investigation;– The missing January 6th text messages from former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli; and – The reported involvement of Trump’s lawyers in the fake electors scheme.Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe,” WaPo, 7/26/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 12min
The Justice Gap (with Joe Kennedy III)
Joe Kennedy III, former Congressman from Massachusetts and advocate for civil legal aid, joins the conversation to tackle the pressing issue of the 'justice gap' affecting low-income Americans. He discusses the challenges faced by grassroots political organizers and the essential role of the Legal Services Corporation. Kennedy also shares insights into the emotional toll of public service, his experience in Elizabeth Warren's Harvard Law class, and reflections on democracy after January 6th. The discussion underscores the critical need for legal representation and systemic reforms.

Jul 26, 2022 • 14min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/26: 187 Minutes
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 is progressing? And has the investigation expanded to include former President Donald Trump?In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The January 6th Committee’s eighth public hearing, which focused on then-President Donald Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction while the Capitol was under attack;– The investigation into the missing Secret Service text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021; and– Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a January 6th Committee subpoena.Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant“Top Pence Aides Testify to Grand Jury in Jan. 6 Investigation,” NYT, 7/25/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Revisiting America’s Caste System (with Isabel Wilkerson)
Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," dives deep into America's social hierarchy. She explores the distinction between caste and race, drawing unsettling parallels between American racism and Nazi Germany's policies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of radical empathy in addressing systemic oppression and invites listeners to reflect on their own societal roles. Wilkerson's insights urge a collective responsibility for change, highlighting historical contexts and personal narratives.

Jul 19, 2022 • 15min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/19: Court of Public Opinion (with Barb McQuade)
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 analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss the highlights from the January 6th Committee’s latest public hearing, including the new details about former President Donald Trump’s plans in the leadup to the attack. They also break down the Department of Justice’s strategy for conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the insurrection.In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss: – Whether Trump will be held accountable for allegedly attempting to contact a Committee witness;– The subpoena issued to the Secret Service for the text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021 that seem to have been deleted; – Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the Committee; and– The new details about the links between Trump allies and the far-right extremist groups that stoked much of the violence at the Capitol.Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant18 U.S. Code §2384 - Seditious conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 11min
Is There a Right to Privacy of Thought? (with Nita Farahany)
Nita Farahany, a Duke Law professor and expert on the ethical implications of neuroscience and AI, discusses how brain monitoring technologies may reshape privacy laws, especially in workplaces and courtrooms. She challenges the validity of the concept of a 'gene for violence' and highlights the role of AI in influencing judicial outcomes like bail and sentencing. The conversation also touches on cognitive liberty, mental privacy rights, and the urgent need for ethical guidelines in the face of emerging technologies.

Jul 12, 2022 • 17min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/12: Bannon's Gambit (with Dan Goldman)
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 to reports that DOJ is feeling additional pressure to escalate its investigation into Trump following Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Committee.In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The impact of former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the January 6th Committee;– The surprising news that Steve Bannon has also agreed to testify before the Committee;– The subpoenas issued to some of Trump’s closest allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, by the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Dan Goldman, Democrats' lead counsel in Trump impeachment, announces congressional run,” NBC News, 6/1/22“Jan. 6 panel explores Trump’s role in summoning violent extremist groups that stormed the Capitol,” NYT, 7/12/2218 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracyOath Keepers’ Indictment, DOJ, 1/13/22“Hutchinson Testimony Jolts Justice Dept. to Discuss Trump’s Conduct More Openly,” NYT, 7/11/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 17min
Why People Do Bad Things (with Patrick Radden Keefe)
Patrick Radden Keefe, a renowned investigative journalist and author, discusses his obsession with crime and the intricacies of human behavior. He explores the motivations behind bad actions, drawing from his latest book 'Rogues.' The conversation touches on the January 6th insurrection, the legal implications of intent, and the ethical challenges journalists face. Keefe highlights the delicate balance of empathy in storytelling and reflects on how personal dynamics influence moral decisions, offering a nuanced view of societal issues.

Jul 5, 2022 • 16min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/5: Investigating Domestic Terrorism (with Joyce Vance & Jim Cavanaugh)
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 and Explosives, where he eventually led the Birmingham and Nashville offices as Special Agent in Charge. In this sample from the show, Cavanaugh breaks down the failed law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting and explains the capabilities of the AR-15, the gun used in the massacre.In the full episode, Cavanuagh discusses:– The negotiations with cult leader David Koresh during the Waco siege in 1993; – The investigation into the bombing murder of Joyce’s father-in-law, Eleventh Circuit Judge Robert Vance; – The investigation into the Eric Rudolph bombings, which included attacks at an abortion clinic in Alabama and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta; and– Law enforcement’s approach towards domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence.Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 26 U.S. Code Chapter 53 - machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms“No Radio, Old Tactics: How the Police Response in Uvalde Broke Down,” NYT, 6/9/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 11min
Roe's Gone. What's Next? (with Jeannie Suk Gersen)
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 outright. Plus, updates on the January 6th Committee hearings and the surprise testimony of ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Gersen discusses whether people can change their minds on the issue of abortion. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/roes-gone-whats-next-with-jeannie-suk-gersen/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Receive links and updates for the Now & Then Live Taping with Carol Anderson, Thursday, July 7th at 6:30PM ET: cafe.com/now-and-then-liveStay 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


