CAFE Insider

On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by Slate senior editor and host of the Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick, while Preet is out. On the Insider docket:– The appeasement theory and how the Supreme Court is emboldening Trump in his continued fight for power;– Some of the most important cases the Court will decide in its upcoming term, covering tariffs, transgender rights, voting rights, and campaign financing;– How politics and culture wars are factoring into the Court’s decisions; and– Dynamics between the nine justices.Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.Want to see Preet and Joyce live? They’ll be having an in-person conversation about Joyce’s upcoming book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, hosted by the 92NY on October 21 at 7:30pm ET. Head to this link to purchase in-person or virtual tickets.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, and Liana Greenway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.