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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Sulkers & Losers,” Preet and Anne celebrate CAFE Insider’s two-year anniversary while breaking down President Trump’s decision to put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his legal efforts to contest the outcome of the election, Ronald Klain’s appointment as White House chief of staff, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s controversial speech at the Federalist Society Convention, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial ProducersREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan, who first joined the Agency in 1980, served as Director during President Obama’s second term, from March 2013 to January 2017. He chronicles a lifetime of insight into the world of American intelligence in his new memoir, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, at Home and Abroad. Brennan speaks with Ken about his 40-year career in intelligence, the national security implications of Trump’s refusal to concede the election, and his relationship with President-elect Biden.This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer, David Kurlander — Editorial Producer. References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-john-brennan/

In this bonus from the United Security podcast, John Brennan tells Ken Wainstein about the lasting influence of his parents, and what life is like as a CIA analyst. In the full episode, Brennan speaks with Ken about his 40-year career in intelligence, the national security implications of Trump’s refusal to concede the election, and his relationship with President-elect Biden.This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer, David Kurlander — Editorial Producer. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:Niall O’Dowd, “John Brennan, son of Irish immigrants, now Obama's top gun,” Irish Central, 6/6/2010Dermot McEvay, “Ex-CIA chief John Brennan an outlaw like his Irish namesake "Brennan on the Moor,” Irish Central, 8/20/2018“John F. Kennedy and Ireland,” JFK Library “Former C.I.A. Chief John Brennan Named Distinguished Fellow at Fordham’s Center on National Security,” Fordham Law, 9/4/2017

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Bremmer talks about the conservative media landscape and the possibility of Trump running again in 2024. Plus, he explains his fascination with puppets. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-11-12-ian-bremmer/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “State of Denial,” Preet and Anne break down the presidential election and the related litigation, Attorney General Bill Barr’s controversial memo authorizing federal prosecutors to investigate voter fraud before the election results are certified, Trump’s firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.Recorded at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 5, 2020

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the recent announcement by top intelligence officials that Russia and Iran have obtained American voter registration data. They also discuss DNI John Ratcliffe’s selective declassification of intelligence, and the sweeping indictment against six Russian intelligence officers in connection with some of the world’s most high-profile cyberattacks. References and Supplemental Materials: cafe.com/united-security/united-security-10-30The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer - Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer - Adam Waller; Audio Producer - Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers - Sam Ozer-Staton and David KurlanderREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:  https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-10-30/

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov discusses his work with the Renew Democracy Initiative and his faith in centrism.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-29-garry-kasparov/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “What to Expect When You’re Electing,” Preet and Anne break down Russian and Iranian efforts to influence the election, President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to poll sites, law enforcement preparations to ensure voter safety at the polls, the Supreme Court decision regarding absentee ballots in Wisconsin, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, and more.  We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial ProducersREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In this episode of Cyber Space, Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, joins John Carlin to discuss her pathbreaking 40-year career in intelligence, her experience briefing five of the last six U.S. presidents, and why she decided to resign under President Trump. Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity. Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivkin.REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-sue-gordon/

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, historian Jon Meacham tells the story behind Robert F. Kennedy’s remarkable speech delivered in the immediate aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s killing. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-22-jon-meacham/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “October Surprise(s)?” Preet and Anne break down the multitude of questions raised by the controversial New York Post article that sought to implicate Vice President Joe Biden in corruption related to a Ukrainian energy firm linked to Hunter Biden; Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the DOJ “unmasking” probe investigating Obama administration officials that concluded without any charges or a public report; and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein offer an update on the ongoing threats to election security, including a recent DHS assessment calling Russia the “primary covert influence actor.” They also discuss the national security implications of the White House COVID-19 cluster and break down the extradition of the “ISIS Beatles” to face trial in the United States.REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-title-tk 

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Bob Bauer (who reportedly played President Trump on Biden’s debate prep team) shares his observations of the first presidential debate, and Jack Goldsmith offers his concerns about the line of presidential succession. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-15-bob-bauer-and-jack-goldsmith/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Don't Spare the Rod,” Preet and Anne break down former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s involvement in the Trump administration’s child separation policy at the US-Mexico border, the vice presidential debate, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In this episode of Cyber Space, Shawn Henry, president of CrowdStrike, one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms, joins John Carlin to discuss election security, the threat of disinformation campaigns, and how cyber attacks have evolved over the last decade. Henry, who joined Crowdstrike in 2012 after a 24 year career in the FBI also discusses how he became involved in trying to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance.   Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity. Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander. Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivkin for their help with research. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-shawn-henry/

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Marc Elias, the Democrats’ top election lawyer, discusses the unique challenge of representing every elected Democrat in Washington. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-8-marc-elias/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Covid-in-Chief,” Preet and Anne discuss the latest in President Trump’s battle against COVID-19, the impact of the outbreak on the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, the Trump Administration’s designation of New York, Portland, and Seattle as “anarchist jurisdictions,” and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram talks with former U.S. Education Secretary, John King Jr, about the interconnectedness of government agencies, reimagining societal reform, and their favorite moments from Zoom school. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to:  cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-05-john-king-jr

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the national security concerns raised by President Trump’s finances and offer an election intelligence update, from a joint FBI and CISA Public Service Announcement to the leak of a CIA assessment that suggests Putin’s direct involvement in interference efforts. They also discuss the constitutionality and utility of the Trump Administration’s policy classifying New York, Portland, and Seattle as anarchist jurisdictions.  The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer - Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer - Adam Waller; Audio Producer - Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers - Sam Ozer-Staton and David KurlanderREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interference-and-anarchy

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Errol Louis, NY1 anchor and political analyst, discusses the importance of local journalism, and how its getting stifled in today’s political economy. He also looks back to his brief stint in New York City politics, and opens up about whether he would ever consider running again. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-debate-from-hell-with-errol-louis

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “POTUS & SCOTUS,” Preet and Anne break down the bombshell New York Times report exposing President Trump’s tax returns extending over two decades, Trump’s nomination of 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the politics of the forthcoming confirmation battle, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial ProducerREFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In this episode of Cyber Space, Kara Swisher, the prominent technology journalist for the New York Times and co-founder of Recode, joins host John Carlin to breakdown the dangers of social media, the challenge of maintaining privacy, and whether dominant tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are too big. Swisher also discusses the role of government in tech, opens up about using TikTok on a burner phone, and argues for more voices like Senator Elizabeth Warren’s on Capitol Hill. Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/general/cyber-space-ft-kara-swisher

A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "We Can All Use a Bit of Humility, Especially AG Barr,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Melissa Murray, NYU Law Professor & Faculty Director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network, tells Preet about her time clerking for then-Judge Sonia Sotomayor on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and discusses how their relationship has grown since. For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-9-24-melissa-murray/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Glorious RBG,” Preet and Anne reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the ensuing political battle over filling the vacant SCOTUS seat, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Editorial Producers: Jake Kaplan, Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, and David Kurlander REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the allegations that Putin ordered the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and what it says about the state of contemporary Russia—Putin’s use of violence to quash dissent, the appropriate U.S. response, and the possible connections of this incident to the popular uprising in Belarus.  The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-back-in-the-u-s-s-r

CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “Trump Never Lets the Sting Show,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned with Preet, “What's Eating Us,” restaurateur and Momofuku founder David Chang shares some highlights from his time in the kitchen, and that time the NYC Department of Health almost shut him down. Then, Preet asks him a series of lightning round questions, including the difference between a chef and a cook, and whether the customer is always right. REFERENCES:Preet joined Padma Lakshmi on Hulu’s Taste the Nation, Twitter, 6/18/2020Big Night. Directed by Stanley Tucci & Campbell Scott, Rysher Entertainment, 1996 Eat Drink Man Woman. Directed by Ang Lee, Central Motion Pictures, 1994Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, Walt Disney Pictures, 2007

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Durham, Defamation, and Disenfranchisement,” Preet and Anne break down the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe, the DOJ’s decision to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation lawsuit brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that people convicted of felonies in Florida must pay all fines and fees before registering to vote, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALSThis podcast is produced by CAFE Studios. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer

In this episode of Cyber Space, Chris Inglis, the former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and current Professor of Cybersecurity Studies at the U.S. Naval Academy, joins host John Carlin for a wide-ranging conversation about U.S. cyber defense. They discuss Inglis’s role on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the group’s proposals, the importance of instating a National Cyber Director to coordinate policy across the government and the private sector, why Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran pose the greatest cyber threat, and his reflections on the Edward Snowden revelations.Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.Transcript and show notes: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-chris-inglis/

A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Reflections on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Harvard philosophy Professor Michael Sandel discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the failures of meritocracy. They also look back on a revealing moment from the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings — when Kavanaugh used his Yale pedigree as evidence of his innocence against allegations of sexual assault. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For references and supplemental materials, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-9-10-michael-sandel/

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Losers & Suckers,” Preet and Anne break down allegations that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy carried out a straw-donor scheme prior to his tenure at the United States Postal Service, Attorney General Bill Barr’s CNN interview last week where he made dubious claims about voter fraud, among other election-related issues, Mississippi Attorney General’s dismissal of the case against Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent 23 years in jail and was tried 6 times for allegedly murdering 4 people in 1996, and more.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS