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Jan 10, 2025 • 10min

Note from Elie 1/10: The Trump Hush Money Sentencing: A Felon, Unpunished

Elie 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 8, 2025 • 7min

Note from Barb 1/8: Only One President is a Felon

Barb 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2025 • 10min

Note from Elie 1/7: TikTok's Last Stand

Elie 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 3, 2025 • 18min

Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered

Elie Honig dives into intriguing hypotheticals, like Elon Musk as Speaker of the House, exploring constitutional implications. He tackles listener questions on presidential succession and defamation lawsuits involving Donald Trump. The podcast also demystifies Supreme Court rulings and standing, particularly regarding a recent healthcare case. Additionally, it discusses the legal intricacies surrounding Luigi Mangione, facing severe charges, while reflecting on the potential power abuses in Trump-related investigations.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 8min

Note from Elie 12/20: The GOP's Criminal Case Against Liz Cheney Is a Total Mess

The host provides an engaging reflection on the past year and hints at future content. A deep dive into the allegations against Liz Cheney reveals questionable claims of witness tampering and perjury by the House Oversight Committee. The discussion critiques the political motivations behind these accusations and explores how they may influence the Justice Department. It's a captivating exploration of law, politics, and the impact on public figures.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 8min

Note From Joyce 12/18: Birthright Citizenship

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com. To access the full archive of Contributor Notes and other exclusive content, become a CAFE Insider today at CAFE.com/insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2024 • 10min

The Daniel Penny Trial (with Rikki Klieman)

In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, Elie Honig and defense attorney Rikki Klieman discuss the jury deliberations in Daniel Penny’s trial, the former marine accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless Black man, in a subway cart.In the full episode, Elie and Rikki break down the charges and what the verdict means.This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 12, 2024 • 9min

Note from Elie 12/12: The Bizarre Infatuation with Luigi Mangione Won’t Help Him Beat a Murder Case

Delve into the shocking murder of a Manhattan CEO and the bizarre public fascination with his accused shooter, Luigi Mangione. Explore how corporate greed shapes societal views and the implications for judicial integrity. The challenges of jury selection amidst public intrigue reveal the need for impartiality in the court system, especially when lighter narratives capture social media attention.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 7min

Note From Barb 12/11: The Art of the Counterpunch

Barb 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 6, 2024 • 7min

Presidential Pardons & the Death Penalty (with Rachel Barkow)

In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, CAFE Contributors Elie Honig and Rachel Barkow discuss how President Biden and former president Trump have used the pardon power.In the full episode, Elie and Rachel break down President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, and President Biden’s track record with the death penalty.This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.For a limited time, get 40% off your membership for the first year, by heading to cafe.com/November. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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