CAFE Insider

Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and legal analyst, joins the conversation to dissect the shocking ketamine overdose death of Matthew Perry, exploring the legal fallout and societal impacts of addiction and celebrity culture. The discussion shifts to Trump's legal battles, including a costly lawsuit against the DOJ and a push for delayed sentencing. They also probe into Hunter Biden's controversial business dealings and the ramifications of ethics in law, all intertwined with political accountability. McQuade's insights add depth to these pressing issues.

In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour about Iran’s motives for targeting US politics—from hacking campaigns to assassinating Donald Trump.  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.

On the CAFE Insider docket: – The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance; – U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump’s motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution;– The U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump’s gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case; and– California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments in accordance with a recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter.Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. Give the gift of CAFE Insider: cafe.com/giftShownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.

In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with legal scholar and former White House Counsel Bob Bauer about the potential legal attacks on the 2024 election results.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.

Carol Leonnig, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter known for her in-depth investigative work, joins legal expert Joyce Vance for an enlightening discussion. They reveal allegations of a $10 million illegal payment to Trump's campaign from Egypt. The conversation dives into the complexities of Trump’s foreign connections, highlighting the challenges faced by U.S. attorneys. They also address the Secret Service's failures during an assassination attempt and reflect on the impact of recent legal decisions regarding the 9/11 defendants, merging poignant issues with engaging anecdotes.

In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with political historian Joanne Freeman about Vice President Kamala Harris’s prospects in the upcoming presidential election.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.

On the CAFE Insider docket:– President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including term limits for justices, an ethics code, and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution;– Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s brief urging a New York judge to uphold former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan conviction, arguing the Supreme Court’s recent immunity decision has no bearing on the case; – Next steps once U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan regains control of Trump’s prosecution in the D.C. election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling; and – Special counsel Jack Smith’s forthcoming appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s order dismissing the charges against Trump in the classified documents case.Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. Give the gift of CAFE Insider: cafe.com/giftShownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.

Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. The goal is to bring you more news analysis at the intersection of law and politics each week. If you haven’t yet followed this podcast, subscribe to “The Counsel” here: https://link.chtbl.com/4H3vaxWm?sid=ShownotesElie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jonathan Karl, the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, discusses what a Kamala Harris presidency might look like. 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.

Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe here.Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. The goal is to bring you more news analysis at the intersection of law and politics each week. If you haven’t yet followed this podcast, subscribe to “The Counsel” here: https://link.chtbl.com/4H3vaxWm?sid=ShownotesBarb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.