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CAFE Insider: Don't Barr Mueller's ReportTaped on 3/25/19Preet and Anne dissect Attorney General Bill Barr’s summary of Bob Mueller’s principal conclusions and look ahead to what’s next.  REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALSOrder Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.Bob MuellerPreet’s blurb on Bob Mueller for the Time100 from 2018An article from the Washington Post on the origin of Mueller’s investigation into obstruction of justiceA March 2019 Congressional Research Service report: “Special Counsel Investigations: History, Authority, Appointment and Removal” Bill Barr AG Bill Barr’s letter to congressional leaders summarizing Mueller’s principal conclusions28 CFR § 600.8 - Notification and reports by the Special CounselFederal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6(e) – Recording and Disclosing Grand Jury Proceedings.A tweet from CNN’s Laura Jarrett reporting that Mueller was not consulted on AG Barr’s letter TrumpTrump’s response to Barr’s summaryAn article from Politico about Trump’s written responses to Mueller’s questions (in lieu of an in-person interview) Rudy Giuliani & Charging obstruction when there’s no underlying crimeTranscript and video of Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on CNN, where he argues, “it’s almost impossible to have obstruction of justice if there’s no underlying crime.”An article from the NYT on Martha Stewart’s 2003 case in which she was charged with obstruction, but not the underlying crime of insider trading. Roger Stone An article from the Washington Post on Roger Stone’s case, plus his indictment Michael FlynnAn article from CNN on Michael Flynn’s cooperation in other criminal investigations Other investigationsA report from NPR on investigations into Trump by other prosecutor offices and congressional committees FergusonThe DOJ report on the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MissouriWe hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community. 

CAFE Insider: Terror, Bribery, and Rick GatesPreet and Anne discuss the New Zealand terror attacks, the college admissions scandal, and the latest news from the Special Counsel’s Office.Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.New Zealand & White NationalismAn article from the NYT on the terror attacks in Christchurch, New ZealandTrump’s response to the New Zealand attacks, and an article from the Washington Post on his comments on white nationalismAn article in the Washington Post about the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response to the attacksAn article from CNN on the rise of white nationalist violenceNYPD Deputy Head of Counterterrorism John Miller’s interview on CBS regarding the rise of white nationalist violence, plus Miller’s interview on Stay TunedMayor Pete Buttigieg's letter to the Muslim community in South Bend, IndianaReports from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism, and the list of designated foreign terrorist organizationsAn article from the NYT reporting on the tram shooting in the NetherlandsThe College Admissions Scandal: Operation Varsity BluesAn article in the Wall Street Journal about the unraveling of the college admissions schemeWilliam Rick Singer’s criminal information, and an article from the NYT about Singer’s role in the criminal schemeRead the full indictment and the affidavit in support of the criminal complaintMueller UpdateAn article from the NYT on lead prosecutor Andrew Weissman’s coming departure from the Special Counsel’s OfficeRick Gates’ status report, submitted by Mueller’s teamAn article from Politico on the 420-0 House vote on a resolution calling on the DOJ to make Mueller’s full report public Paul Manafort An article from the NYT on Manafort's sentencing by Judge Amy Berman Jackson in D.C.An indictment of Paul Manafort by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office; plus an article from the NYT on the DA’s chargesThanks for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We'll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected]

Ed Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times.In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Luce shares some of the best advice he’s ever gotten and reflects on his earlier career as a speech writer for Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers.REFERENCES:Solipsism: the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to existBill Clinton’s 2012 speech at the Democratic National Convention: transcript and video

INSIDER SHOW NOTES3/11: Prison, Pardons, & Hoaxes Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.Preet and SDNYAn article from the NYT from 3/11/17, “U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Says He Was Fired After Refusing to Quit”An article from the NYT on former New York State Senate majority leader Dean Skelos’ sentencingAn article from the NYT on Rajat Gupta’s sentencingManafort sentencing An article in the NYT about Manafort’s sentencing, including Judge Ellis’ comment that Manafort led an “otherwise blameless life”An article in Politico reporting on Mueller’s allegation that Manafort engaged in witness tamperingAn article from the Washington Post on Manafort’s upcoming sentencing before Judge Amy Berman Jackson in D.C.The United States Sentencing Commission report on “The Basics” of Federal Sentencing. The United States Sentencing Commission report from November 2017, “Demographic Differences in Sentencing: An Update to the 2012 Booker report”The Legal Information Institute’s definition of consecutive and concurrent prison sentencesMichael Cohen -- the pardon issue & lawsuit against Trump Org. An article from the NYT about Michael Cohen’s testimony regarding a pardon, and Trump’s reactionAn article from the WSJ reporting that Cohen directed his lawyer to inquire about a Presidential pardon last yearCohen’s complaint filed against the Trump Organization, plus an article from the Washington Post on the lawsuitAn article from the Washington Post on Cohen’s former joint defense agreement with TrumpAn article from Vox on Michael Cohen’s closing statement from his 3/6 testimony before Congress, including his remarks on 2020Jussie Smollett Jussie Smollett’s indictmentChicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s full remarks on Smollett, prior to the official chargesSupreme CourtBush v. Gore (2000), plus Jeffrey Toobin’s analysis on the repercussions of the Court’s decisionDefinition The Merriam-Webster definition of dispositiveThank you for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

In this Stay Tuned bonus, Mayor Pete talks about his favorite movie, favorite book, the influence of his parents, and the advice he’s gotten that has stood the test of time. Plus, his final conversations with his late father. The Godfather, 1972James Joyce’s novel, UlyssesAn article from The Hill on Senator Klobuchar’s salad comb responseThis episode was taped on 3/5/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.

TITLE: TRUTH, LIES, AND NEPOTISMPre-order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.Join us on March 19th in NYC as we celebrate the launch of Preet's book with a live taping of Stay Tuned. Tickets and details available here.REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALMichael Cohen's testimony:Michael Cohen’s testimony and text of his opening statement before the House Oversight Committee Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s questioning during the Cohen hearingA video from the NYT of Representative Gosar’s questioning of Cohen, featuring his “Liar, Liar Pants on Fire!” posterThe referral letter from Representatives Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows requesting that the Attorney General investigate Cohen for perjuryPerjury statutes: 18 U.S.C. § 1621 & 18 U.S.C. § 1001Jay Sekulow’s response to Cohen’s testimony claiming that Sekulow reviewed Cohen’s false statement to Congress (for which Cohen was convicted)Cohen’s SDNY sentencing memo, which states Cohen, “acted in coordination with and at the direction of Individual-1”An article from the Washington Post reporting on Cohen’s SDNY case that implicated Trump in violating campaign finance lawsAn article from Vox explaining Trump’s tweets about Cohen’s book dealHouse Judiciary Committee’s investigation: Representative Jerry Nadler’s interview on This Week (3/3/19), where he announced the investigationThe House Judiciary Committee’s Document Requests, issued on 3/4/19, to 81 recipients.Jared Kushner’s security clearance:An article in The Washington Post on career officials' rejection of Kushner’s top-secret security clearance applicationDavid Priess and Mark Zaid’s op-ed in The Washington Post analyzing Trump’s constitutional authority to give Kusher top-secret security clearanceA statement from Abbe Lowell’s spokesperson regarding Kushner’s security clearance Representative Adam Schiff’s response to Kushner reportsA report from the Washington Post about Trump’s past comments concerning the invocation of the Fifth AmendmentWhite House Counsel:An article in the Washington Post about White House Counsel’s growing legal teamThank you for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Bryan Stevenson discusses his grandmother, and the lasting effect she's had on his life and work.This episode was taped on 2/21/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.

INSIDER SHOW NOTES – 2/25/19TITLE: THE USUAL SUSPECTSWe want to hear from you about Insider. Take the CAFE survey here.Join us on March 19th to celebrate the launch of Preet's book with live taping of Stay Tuned. Tickets and details available here. References and supplemental materials:The Mueller ReportDOJ clarifies to NBC News that Mueller report will not be finished this week28 CFR § 600.8: Notification and reports by the Special Counsel28 CFR § 600.9: Notification and reporters by the Attorney GeneralWaiver of 6(e), concerning grand jury informationA breakdown of the members on Mueller’s teamPaul Manafort Special Counsel’s sentencing memorandum for Manafort, filed in DC. Plus, the extensive exhibits.The sentencing memorandum for Manafort filed in VA.Mueller’s November 2018 filing that reported Manafort’s violation of his plea agreementMichael CohenCommittee on Oversight and Reform memo to committee members outlining the background and scope of Michael Cohen’s hearing on 2/27.A transcript of Comey’s May 15th, 2007 testimony before the Senate. (And an article from the NYT about the Ashcroft story.)Michael Cohen’s plea agreement, and his statement in court.Cohen’s ABC News interviewCohen’s SDNY sentencing memo, which states Cohen, “acted in coordination with and at the direction of Individual-1.”An article in the NYT reporting that Cohen met with SDNY prosecutorsSentencingDefinition of concurrent and consecutive sentencingDOJ “Petite policy”Double JeopardyAn article in The Atlantic about double jeopardy in New York, including the Leona Helmsley case.Roger StoneA transcript of Stone’s hearing in court on 2/21. Plus, an article in NYT about the proceeding.Miscellaneous Insider vocabulary: arrogate and erstwhileBradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s Oscars performance of Shallow at the OscarsThank you for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

"Andy McCabe's National Emergency"Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:Join Preet on March 19th at NYU’s Skirball for a live Stay Tuned show celebrating the launch of his book. "CBS This Morning" Bianna Golodryga will interview Preet, but he'll still answer your questions at the start of the show. Insiders get early access to tickets, so head to CAFE.com/tour to join us for this special evening.Is it pled or pleaded? The debate continuesPreet’s tweet about pleaded v. pled; and see Mueller’s sentencing submission for Manafort, where prosecutors write “pled,” NOT pleaded.Andrew McCabe, the 25th Amendment, and the aftermath of Jim Comey’s firingAndrew McCabe’s 60 Minutes interview, plus the transcript from 2/17/19DOJ response to McCabe’s 60 Minutes interviewA statement from McCabe’s spokesperson responding to the 60 Minutes interviewAndrew McCabe’s book, The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpAn article in the NYT reporting Comey’s firing in 2017An article in the NYT first reporting that Rod Rosenstein considered secretly recording TrumpA report from NPR on Rosenstein denial that he discussed recording TrumpRosenstein’s appointment of Bob Mueller as Special CounselRosenstein’s 2017 memo that Trump used to justify firing ComeyAn article from the NYT on Rosenstein’s reaction to being “used” by the White House to justify Comey’s firing Trump’s 2017 interview with Lester HoltAn article from the NYT on Manafort’s departure from the Trump campaignMichael Horowitz’s inspector general report.Understanding how impeachment proceedings workAlan Dershowitz comment on the 25th Amendment and impeachment, tweeted by TrumpSen. Lindsey Graham’s comments about McCabe on CBS “Face The Nation”An article from ABC News reporting on Rosenstein’s expected departure from DOJ in March. National EmergencyTrump’s press conference where he declares a National EmergencyNational Emergencies Act10 U.S. Code 280825th AmendmentArticle I, Section I and Article I, Section 9, Constitution Outline of the administration’s plan to fund the wallTypes of federal forfeitureAn article in the Washington Post on the origin of the National Emergencies Act and its previous uses.Chris Wallace’s interview with Stephen MillerA 16 state lawsuit challenging Trump’s declaration of a national emergency (and an article from the NYT )Roger StoneMueller’s indictment of Roger StoneThe gag order imposed on Roger Stone (and NPR’s report)An article from Washington Post on Roger Stone’s Instagram post threatening Judge JacksonStone’s apology to Judge Amy Berman Jackson over the Instagram postThank you for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Adam McKay discusses if a movie’s success is determined by its performance with critics or in the box office. Plus, the best advice he’s received in his career.  References:McKay’s movies: The Big Short (2015), Stepbrothers (2008)The Princess Bride (1987)Office Space (1999)The Shawshank Redemption (1994)It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) Red Dawn (1984)This episode was taped on 2/5/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider. 

CAFE Insider: Bezos, AMI, and TMISupplemental materials and references made in the episode:Jeff Bezos’ post in Medium, “No thank you, Mr. Pecker”Bezos’ hired investigator, Gavin De Becker, comments on AMI’s possible “political motive” to leak.  The extortion statute, 18 U.S.C. 875(d)The September 2018 non-prosecution agreement between American Media, Inc. (AMI) and SDNY.An interview on ABC’s “This Week” with Elkan Abramowitz, the attorney representing AMI CEO David Pecker. Transcript here.An interview on ABC’s “This Week” with Professor Alan Dershowitz. Transcript here.Jeffrey Toobin’s analysis in the New Yorker of Gawker’s collapse and its implications for the First Amendment.The Daily Beast article reporting that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos’ mistress, Lauren Sanchez, gave the couple’s intimate texts to the National Enquirer.Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker’s testimony before the House Judiciary CommitteeThe viral moment from Whitaker’s testimony, where he tells Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler his five minutes are up.A Politico article recounting the subpoena standoff between Rep. Nadler and Whitaker.Chairman Adam Schiff’s statement on the House Intelligence Committee Investigation and CNN’s report on the announcement and the Committee’s vote to send Mueller transcripts from some 50 interviews it conducted on the Russia investigation.Trump’s use of the phrase “presidential harassment” and its origin.Trump’s Dr. Seuss-inspired line from the State of the Union, and a Washington Post analysis of Trump’s invocation of Dr. Seuss’s style and rhyme.The partially redacted transcript from Paul Manafort’s hearing on 2/4/19.A question from a listener, Twitter user @papayapulp, asking Preet and Anne, is it “pled” or “pleaded.” Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected] is the Cafe Insider Podcast. Your hosts are Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram. The producers at Pineapple Street Media are Kat Aaron, Jenna Weiss-Berman and Max Linsky. The executive producer at Cafe is Tamara Sepper. And the Cafe team is Julia Doyle, Calvin Lord, Vinay Basti and Geoff Isenman. Our music is by Andrew Dost.Thank you for being a part of the Cafe Insider Community.

In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Senator Harry Reid addresses: - The rough and tumble of participating in Nevada politics- The only person who has ever physically frightened himThis interview was taped on 2/1/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider. 

References made in the episode:Trump’s claim in a NYT interview last week that he wasn’t a target in the Mueller investigationTrump’s interview on CBS News’ Face the NationSenators Blumenthal and Grassley's Special Counsel Transparency ActA Washington Post report on Judge Amy Berman Jackson considering a gag order in the Roger Stone caseWhy there’s a high bar to imposing a gag orderChuck Rosenberg’s Lawfare article, Why the FBI Sent So Many Agents to Roger Stone’s HomeStone’s claim that more force was used on him that Osama bin Laden and El ChapoRalph Northam’s press conference (and his wife’s response when he’s asked to moon walk)Preet's tweets concerning Gov. Ralph NorthamJesse Jackson’s 1984 bid for presidentThe 1983 deliberations in Congress over a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.A video capturing incarcerated folks at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn signaling for helpAn NYT report on the dire conditions at the MDC.The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General reports on the Federal Bureau of PrisonsThe lawsuit filed on behalf of MDC inmates in the Eastern District of New YorkJudge Torres' call for a public evidentiary hearing about MDC conditions on 2/5Representative Jerry Nadler’s attention and promise to investigate the causePlus: The Washington Post superbowl ad and Bud Light’s superbowl ad Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, David Frum talks about:Giuilani’s performance as Donald Trump’s attorneyThe best advice he’s ever received This interview was taped on 1/29/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.

"Indicting Roger Stone"January 28, 2019 On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne address:The arrest, charges, and other issues raised by Roger Stone’s indictment by the Special Counsel’s OfficeConcerns raised by Jared Kushner’s top-secret security clearanceTwo former prosecutors in the news: former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Senator Kamala Harris References made in the episode:Roger Stone’s indictment, filed by Special Counsel’s Office on 1/24/1918 U.S. Code § 1001Roger Stone’s Nixon tattooThe 2016 Wikileaks hack of DNC and Clinton campaign emailsJoyce Vance’s tweet speculating why Mueller didn’t charge Stone with conspiracyElie Honig’s article on CAFE, “Flipping Roger Stone”Trump’s & Rudy Giuliani’s comments about Michael Cohen’s father-in-lawThe NBC New story on Jared Kushner’s top-secret security clearance.Chris Christie’s new bookPlus, a photo of Bianca, Roger Stone’s therapy dogThanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Kruse and Zelizer address:·      Political correctness and protests on college campuses,·      Change in students’ level of engagement,·      The advice that has best served them in their careers,·      The qualities for effective leadership,·      And, their pick for the best/worst presidents in U.S. history.

“THE SPECIAL COUNSEL SPEAKS” January 21, 2019Preet and Anne address:-    The Buzzfeed story on Michael Cohen and Trump and the Special Counsel’s statement describing the report as “inaccurate.”-    The latest comments from the President’s lawyer, Rudy Giuilani, that have raised concerns about Trump and Cohen’s communicationsReferences made in the episode:-    The Buzzfeed report on Trump and Cohen-    The Special Counsel’s statement responding to the report-    The Washington Post story, “Inside the Mueller team’s decision to dispute BuzzFeed’s explosive story on Trump and Cohen”-    SDNY’s sentencing memo for Michael Cohen-    The Special Counsel Office’s sentencing memo for Michael Cohen-    Peter Baker’s tweet-    Rudy Giuliani’s response to allegations that Trump and Cohen spoke about his congressional testimony-    Michael Cohen’s upcoming testimony before Congress Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].

David Cohen is the former Deputy Director of the CIA and former Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He’s currently a partner at WilmerHale.In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Cohen shares the best advice he has gotten, and how it applies to President Trump. 

Preet and Anne address:-      The two bombshell reports from the New York Times and the Washington Post on Trump and Russia.-      Bill Barr’s confirmation hearings for Attorney General. -      Whether the president can assert executive privilege to block portions of Mueller’s report.-      Michael Cohen’s coming testimony before the House Committee on Oversight  Here are the various references made in the episode:-      The timeline of the Mueller investigation here. -      Ben Wittes' analysis of the New York Times story: What if the Obstruction was the Collusion? Read it here. -      Precedent on the issue of executive privilege: United States v. Nixon-      Rudy Giuliani says the White House legal team should have the right to correct Mueller's report in an interview with The Hill.-      Bill Barr's answers to the Senate Judiciary questionnaire here (Preet and Anne specifically discuss his answer to potential conflicts of interest on page 28.) -      Walter Shaub’s Twitter thread on Barr’s answer in the Senate questionnaire here. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected]. P.S. Insiders – head to shop.cafe.com and use the code Insider20 to get 20% off your first purchase. 

In this bonus clip, Ian Bremmer shares the advice that has best served him and the qualities that make a good leader. 

The latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “National Non-Emergency,” is now available. Preet and Anne had a lot to discuss, including whether President Trump can declare a national emergency to build the border wall, the latest on Mueller’s investigation, Matt Whitaker, and Bill Barr, Russia’s espionage charges against Paul Whelan, and more.Preet references his tweet regarding a simple solution to the budget standoff, see it here. Preet and Anne discuss whether Trump can invoke emergency powers as a possible tool to build the border wall. Read the relevant statutes, here and here.They also refer to the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer case as possible precedent. Read the case here. Preet refers to his work with the Democracy Taskforce, including proposals for possible restrictions on a President’s power in the future. Read the report here. Read more about Preet’s 2010 spy swap case while he was US Attorney here. Read Bill Barr memo regarding Mueller’s investigation on possible obstruction of justice, here. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to [email protected].  P.S. Insiders – head to shop.cafe.com and use the code Insider20 to get 20% off your purchase of your favorite Stay Tuned merchandise 

In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, John Carlin discusses the rules of engagement for offensive use of cyber weapons and the risks the US faces in the cyber domain.

Preet and Anne break down the elements of the campaign finance law President Trump could be charged with violating, Michael Flynn’s sentencing, the case of Maria Butina, and the ruling overturning the Affordable Care Act. 

Preet and Anne talk sentencing memos, and what's to come for Individual-1

Preet and Anne Milgram break down the week’s biggest news, including: The sentencing memo filed on behalf of Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney, who is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12.The implications of the double jeopardy doctrine for Paul Manafort, and whether he could be charged by state authorities, in addition to the federal cases.Former FBI Director James Comey’s upcoming closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.They also address a listener’s question about inspector general investigations.We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. You can always reach the team with questions and suggestions at [email protected]

Preet talks to Bob Bauer, who served as White House Counsel to President Obama, about what the Paul Manafort news can tell us about the Mueller investigation.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the CAFE Insider Podcast, co-hosted by Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram.In Episode 3, Preet and Anne Milgram break down this week’s news, including:Chief Justice John Roberts’s statement rebuking President Trump for calling District Judge Jon S. Tigar “an Obama judge” and Trump’s multi-tweet rejoinder.The New York Times’s story on President Trump’s directive to former White House counsel Don McGahn to order a Justice Department investigation of adversaries Jim Comey and Hillary Clinton.The House Judiciary Committee’s subpoena of Comey and his options for averting closed-door testimony.The conversation also covers the situation at the southern border, Bob Mueller’s timing, and the President’s rejection of the CIA’s conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.We hope you enjoy Episode 3 of CAFE Insider. For any questions or feedback, contact us at [email protected].

Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss President Trump's impending written deposition and whether appointing Matt Whitaker was a mistake.

Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss the Assange revelation and whether criminal justice reform is moving quickly enough at the federal level.

Preet and his co-host, Anne Milgram, discuss the forced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, his successor, Matthew Whitaker, and the implications for Mueller's investigation.