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Co-hosts Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance help you to make sense of law and politics each week, plus weekly notes and bonus content exclusive to CAFE Insider members.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 6min
Bonus: Refusing to Prosecute Gun Crimes in D.C. (with John Feinblatt and Adam Winkler)
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Everytown for Gun Safety President John Feinblatt and Second Amendment expert Adam Winkler speak with Preet about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision not to federally prosecute individuals for carrying rifles or shotguns in D.C.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
Trump’s America: Do We All Need to Carry Papers Now?
Recent Supreme Court rulings have sparked a heated debate about immigration enforcement and racial profiling. Legally dubious military tactics from the Trump administration raise ethical questions, especially concerning federal troop involvement in domestic issues. A humorous debate on taco preferences lightens the tone, illustrating how food culture intertwines with politics. Legal challenges surrounding the Alien Enemies Act and the controversial detention center in Florida further highlight the complexities of presidential power and immigration law.

Sep 4, 2025 • 7min
Bonus: What People Get Wrong About the ‘AI Revolution’ (with Daron Acemoglu)
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Nobel Prize-winning economist and MIT professor Daron Acemoglu discusses what people often overlook when comparing the Industrial Revolution to the AI revolution. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 51min
Can Trump Do Whatever He Wants?
Dive into the complexities of federal authority versus local governance as they discuss Trump’s law enforcement strategies. Explore the implications of halting shotgun prosecutions in D.C. and its effects on Second Amendment rights. Hear about grand juries, their inconsistencies in legal treatment, and humorous critiques of today’s legal absurdities. The conversation intertwines nostalgic tales of childhood books and science fiction with pressing themes of democracy and liberty, making for an engaging exploration of current political dynamics.

Aug 21, 2025 • 7min
Bonus: The Redistricting Frenzy (with Tom Nichols)
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Atlantic staff writer and policy expert Tom Nichols speaks with Preet about the redistricting battles happening around the country.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Aug 19, 2025 • 40min
Law & Order, Hold the Law
The podcast dives into the fallout from a federal judge's decision preserving D.C.'s police authority during Trump's presidency, highlighting the potential dangers of federal intervention in local law enforcement. It critically examines the Trump administration's legal strategies to withhold foreign aid and evade accountability. There's a nostalgic twist with reflections on a childhood mystery book series, connecting legal cleverness to literary themes. The hosts also blend humor with serious discussions on election integrity, drawing parallels to global political controversies.

Aug 14, 2025 • 6min
Bonus: Should Judges Speak Out? (with Martha Minow)
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and former Harvard Law Dean Martha Minow explore whether judges should be more outspoken amid the rise of political attacks, death threats, and a breakdown in civic education. They also reflect on the impact of shrinking attention spans, social media outrage, and what we lose when the public stops understanding how justice works.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Aug 12, 2025 • 51min
Trump's DC Police Takeover
A controversial executive order by Trump stirs debate as he seeks federal control over D.C. police amid a declared crime emergency. The discussion dives into the implications of this move on democracy and executive power. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers grapple with gerrymandering, as fleeing Democrats aim to block GOP redistricting efforts. The podcast also examines the dichotomy in U.S. policing philosophies and the challenges of juvenile justice in D.C., advocating for community-focused solutions over punitive measures.

Aug 7, 2025 • 4min
Bonus: Lessons from Northern Ireland (with Joe Kennedy III)
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, former congressman Joe Kennedy III reflects on his time as President Biden’s Special Envoy to Northern Ireland. He shares what he learned from a post-conflict society still grappling with identity, division, and peace—and how those lessons might apply to the growing political polarization here in the U.S.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Aug 5, 2025 • 49min
Is Being Undocumented a Crime?
On the Insider docket:– When violations of immigration law are treated as civil versus criminal offenses under U.S. law; and– A new bill in Congress that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks.Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. Watch livestreams on YouTube or Substack.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway.