

Stay Tuned with Preet
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 3, 2021 • 17min
CAFE Insider Sample 8/3: “Just Say the Election Was Corrupt”
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that former President Donald Trump exerted pressure on DOJ officials to declare the 2020 election “corrupt” and to overturn the results, as revealed in newly-released notes taken by former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue during a phone call with Trump. In the full episode, they discuss the first hearing held by the House select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the Department of Justice’s refusal to defend Rep. Mo Brooks in a civil lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell that accuses Brooks of inciting the riot.To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insiderUse special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price. Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/briefThis podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §610 - Coercion of political activityActing DAG Richard Donoghue handwritten notes, 12/27/20“Committee Obtains Key Evidence of President Trump’s Attempts to Overturn the 2020 Election,” House Committee on Oversight and Reform, 7/30/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 57min
Infrastructure Speak (with Pete Buttigieg)
It’s Infrastructure Week at CAFE! On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the House Select Committee’s first hearing on the January 6th insurrection, and the Office of Legal Counsel’s recent opinion on vaccine mandates. Then, Preet interviews Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s efforts to pass infrastructure legislation. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/infrastructure-speak-with-pete-buttigieg/Interested in the history of American infrastructure? Check out this week’s episode of our new history podcast, Now & Then, on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2021 • 15min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/27: Will SCOTUS Overturn Roe?
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down Mississippi’s legal brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.In the full episode, they discuss Trump ally Tom Barrack’s indictment on charges of illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, and the first felony sentence for a Jan. 6th Capitol rioter.To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insiderUse special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price. Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/briefThis podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, brief for petitioners, 7/22/21Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, amicus brief of Senators Hawley, Lee, and Cruz, 7/26/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 15min
Nixon and Trump (with Kurt Andersen)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, “Nixon and Trump,” Preet answers listener questions about the investigation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment, Cuomo’s potential role in spreading false rumors that Preet is running for New York governor, and the indictment of Trump ally Thomas Barrack. Then, Preet interviews Kurt Andersen, the host of the new podcast Nixon at War. They discuss Nixon’s psychology, the links between Watergate and the Vietnam War, and the use of an iconic expletive in the New York Times. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/nixon-and-trump-with-kurt-andersenAs always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021 • 17min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/20: Protecting the Press
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the new DOJ guidance that limits when prosecutors can secretly obtain reporters’ phone and email records.In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the inspector general report that criticizes the FBI for failing to pursue sex-abuse charges against former USA gymnastics team national doctor Larry Nassar, and a federal judge’s decision to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from admitting new applicants to the DACA program.To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insiderUse special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price. Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/briefThis podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution“Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Information From, or Records of, Members of the News Media,” Attorney General memo, 7/19/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 21min
The Pragmatic Progressive (with Rep. Ritchie Torres)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the pro-Trump “Kraken” lawyers facing sanctions in a Michigan court over their lawsuits seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Preet also addresses questions about studying for the Bar exam, and the effectiveness of subpoenas during the Trump era. Then, Preet interviews Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), the freshman Democratic congressperson representing the South Bronx.Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where Torres talks about New York City politics and the recent Democratic mayoral primary. Watch the Live Taping of Now & Then at 6:30 PM EST on Thursday July 15th. It’ll be livestreamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAFE For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-pragmatic-progressive-with-rep-ritchie-torres/As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021 • 15min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/13: Trump Goes to Court
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down former President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google, claiming that the platforms are censoring conservatives. They also discuss ethical obligations of attorneys in light of Trump’s many lawsuits, including those challenging the 2020 presidential election results.In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision in Brnovich v. DNC, and Michael Avenatti’s prison sentence for an extortion scheme against Nike.To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insiderUse special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price. Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/briefThis podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution47 U.S. Code §230 - Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive materialDonald Trump et. al. v. Facebook and Mark Zuckerburg, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, complaint, 7/7/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 14min
Barr the Enabler (with Elie Honig)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about the latest developments in the case against an associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, why Bill Cosby is not facing federal charges following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to overturn his conviction, and the joy of seeing Bruce Springsteen perform over the weekend with his son. Then, Preet interviews former prosecutor (and current CAFE contributor) Elie Honig about his new book, Hatchet Man, a deep-dive on the tenure of former Attorney General Bill Barr. They also discuss the DOJ under new AG Merrick Garland and the recent indictment of business entities under the Trump organization umbrella and CFO, Allen Weisselberg. For show notes and a transcript to the episode, head to our website: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/barr-the-enabler-with-elie-honig/Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders where Preet and Elie discuss both the challenge and satisfaction of commenting on breaking news in their role as CNN legal analysts.As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2021 • 13min
CAFE Insider Sample 7/6: To Flip or Not to Flip
In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the grand jury indictment of two entities within the Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg for an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme.In the full episode, they discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.To listen to the full episode and get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, including audio notes from Preet, Joyce, Elie Honig, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Melissa Murray, and more try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insiderUse special code JOYCE for 50% off on the annual membership price. Sign up to receive the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter: www.cafe.com/briefThis podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: The People of the State of New York v. The Trump Corporation et al., NY Supreme Court New York County, indictment, 7/1/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2021 • 52min
Beyond Magic (with Derek DelGaudio)
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Preet answers listener questions about hiring practices at the SDNY, how to be an effective leader, and what he’s learned about interviewing from hosting Stay Tuned. Then, Preet interviews Derek DelGaudio, an interdisciplinary artist and magician, about his new memoir, AMORALMAN: A True Story and Other Lies. The two spoke for a Miami Book Fair event on April 17, 2021. Don’t miss the bonus for CAFE Insiders, where DelGaudio discusses what he learned about justice from growing up with a lesbian mother. Listen to Now & Then, the new weekly CAFE podcast hosted by the award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman. The first five episodes are out now. Just search and follow “Now & Then” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! For show notes and a transcript of the episode, visit our website: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/beyond-magic-with-derek-delgaudio/As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


