
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

May 27, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: What is DOJ Doing on Matt Gaetz?
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May 20, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: Latest Jan. 6 Subpoenas: Suboptimal but Sensible
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May 13, 2022 • 7min
Note from Elie: America’s Chaotic Post-Roe Future
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May 6, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: Merrick Garland is Running Out of Time
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Apr 29, 2022 • 7min
Note from Elie: Dishonest but Not Dumb
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Apr 22, 2022 • 8min
Note from Elie: On Hunter Biden, Let DOJ Do its Job
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Apr 15, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: Criminal Referral: The Ultimate Sugar Rush
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Apr 8, 2022 • 9min
Note from Elie: A New Rule for Confirming Supreme Court Justices
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Apr 1, 2022 • 9min
Note From Elie: Refuse to Recuse – A Bad Look for Justice Thomas & The Court
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Mar 25, 2022 • 10min
Note from Elie: Defending the Defenders – Judge Jackson's Unique Perspective
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