
The Counsel
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: A Chance at Redemption
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Jul 29, 2022 • 7min
Note from Elie: Steve Bannon’s Moment of Accountability
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Jul 22, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: What If They All Went Along With It?
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Jul 15, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: Deciphering DOJ’s Jan. 6 Contempt Decisions
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Jul 8, 2022 • 8min
Note From Elie: DOJ Delay Hurts Its Own Cause
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Jul 1, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: The Supreme Court and the Rule of Five
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Jun 24, 2022 • 7min
Note from Elie: What Does it Mean, Exactly, to Know?
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Jun 17, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: Committee Hearings and Criminal Prosecution: Different Ball Games
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Jun 10, 2022 • 6min
Note from Elie: “Dereliction of Duty” Is Far Too Generous to Donald Trump
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Jun 3, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: The 2nd Amendment, Justice Scalia, and Selective Textualism
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