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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed alternative historical modes of American medicine and their relevance to the contemporary popularity of psychedelic therapy and wellness brands. In Backstage, Heather and Joanne discuss their own experiences with alternative medicine. “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.

On the CAFE Insider docket this week:– Writer E. Jean Carroll’s new defamation allegations against former President Donald Trump; – The evidence that special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly compiling in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation;– Oral arguments before a panel of 5th Circuit judges in a case challenging FDA approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone; and– The resignation of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins after a DOJ inspector general’s ethics probe found various instances of misconduct.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.

Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Nichols discuss his time working as a young staffer for the late Senator John Heinz and his experience as a five-time Jeopardy! champion.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.

In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the history of American mental health, from Benjamin Rush’s tranquilizer chair to antidepressants. In Backstage, they discuss their own wellness experiences and conceptions of normalcy. “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.

On the CAFE Insider docket this week:– The indictment of Rep. George Santos on 13 counts, including wire fraud, theft of public funds, and making false statements to Congress; – A federal jury’s verdict finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, and the jury’s determination that Trump is not liable for the alleged rape;– Special counsel John Durham’s long-awaited report on his investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe; and – A federal judge’s order striking down federal laws that prohibit individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing handguns.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.

Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.

Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.Notes from Joyce 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.

In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the role of the Vice President in American history. In Backstage, they talk about whether they have ever felt like Vice Presidents. “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.