The Counsel
CAFE
Join a team of experts — from former prosecutors to legal scholars — as they break down the complex legal issues shaping our country today. Twice a week, Elie Honig and other CAFE Contributors examine the intersecting worlds of law, politics, and current events. Twice a week, a CAFE contributor – Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Rachel Barkow, and Elie Honig – will examine the intersecting worlds of law, politics, and current events. New episodes out Wednesdays and Fridays. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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May 17, 2024 • 8min
Note from Elie: The Trump Trial — What if Everyone’s a Horrible Liar?
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May 10, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Will Donald Trump Take the Stand?
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May 3, 2024 • 9min
Note from Elie: The Tape that Will Roil the Trump Trial
The podcast delves into the prosecution's strategies in the Trump trial, focusing on the significance of Michael Cohen's upcoming testimony. It explores the implications of a secretly recorded phone call between Cohen and Trump, discussing its legal ramifications. The difficulty of proving Trump's involvement in hush money payments is highlighted, as Trump appears unsure about the specifics.
Apr 26, 2024 • 8min
Note from Elie: Donald Trump — Gagged But Hardly Silenced
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Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Presidential Immunity: Not As Ridiculous As You’ve Heard
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Apr 12, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: Donald Trump’s Rorschach Trial
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Apr 5, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: How on Earth Do You Pick a Jury For a Trump Trial?
Exploring the challenges of jury selection for the upcoming Trump trial, focusing on impartiality amidst divided public opinions. Insights from a seasoned defense lawyer shed light on strategic intricacies and considerations in ensuring a fair trial.
Mar 29, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: The Texas Immigration Law is Doomed
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Mar 22, 2024 • 11min
Note from Elie: Will We See Any Trump Trials Before the Election?
Exploration of Trump criminal cases, legal hurdles in prosecuting a former President, complexities of Trump trials, discovery issues, trial postponements, challenges in SDNY and Fulton County cases.
Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
Note from Elie: The Failure of DOJ’s Special Counsel System — From Robert Mueller to Robert Hur, It Simply Hasn’t Worked
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