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Topics discussed include limited gag order on Trump, new criminal charges against Rep. George Santos and Senator Bob Menendez, distinguishing between free speech and disparagement, strategy behind superseding indictments, charges against George Santos for fraud and identity theft, case analysis and speculation, befuddling actions and unanswered questions, and expulsion in Congress.

Discussion on Trump's motion to dismiss federal election interference indictment based on presidential immunity. Analysis of Trump's defense strategy and the Department of Justice's counterarguments. Exploration of the potential trial for Trump before the election and unresolved constitutional questions.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Princeton sociology professor Matthew Desmond discuss the idea of instituting a national “poverty czar.”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 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Melissa Murray, NYU Law Professor, and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, discusses the upcoming Supreme Court term and its potential impact on the administrative state. Topics include the role of administrative agencies, challenges faced by the administrative state, two Supreme Court cases (SEC vs Jarcacy and CFPB's funding mechanism), legal challenges to the CFPB's structure and funding, and a major gun rights case and the influence of the Fifth Circuit.

This podcast episode discusses Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Joe Biden, the allegations of former President Donald Trump sharing classified information with an Australian billionaire, Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, Trump's invocation of presidential immunity, and the bribery charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez.

Exploring Trump's choice to keep his indictment in state court instead of seeking removal to federal court. Discussing the strategic decisions made by his legal team and the tactical advantage they have by watching the DA's case.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discuss the Surgeon General’s approach to curing cancer and the ethics of allocating limited resources.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 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.Notes from Asha are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.

This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce preview the upcoming Supreme Court term with SCOTUS expert Dahlia Lithwick. She’s a senior editor at Slate, where she writes about the courts and the law, and hosts the legal podcast Amicus. Preet, Joyce, and Dahlia discuss what’s coming up at the High Court:– The upcoming Rahimi case, which could gut protective gun legislation, and the prudence of applying a “history and tradition” legal analysis to contemporary challenges; – The real-life impact of a case that could do away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), effectively undoing post-2008 regulatory reforms;– Justice Thomas’s decision to recuse himself in a case involving Trump’s lawyer John Eastman; and – An apparent split between the conservative justices. Stay Tuned is nominated for a Signal Award…and you’re in the jury box! Head to cafe.com/signal to vote. We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

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