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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that the Department of Justice is reportedly investigating former President Donald Trump’s role in the attack at the Capitol and other efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. What steps might prosecutors need to take before bringing charges against Trump? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The reported cooperation of key January 6th witnesses, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and former DOJ official Ken Klukowski, with DOJ’s investigation; – The missing January 6th text messages from former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli; and – The reported involvement of Trump’s lawyers in the fake electors scheme. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe,” WaPo, 7/26/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Kennedy III is a former member of Congress from Massachusetts. Since leaving the House in 2021 following his unsuccessful primary challenge to incumbent Senator Ed Markey, Kennedy has been focused on supporting grassroots political organizing. He’s also heavily involved in the Legal Services Corporation, which funds civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Preet spoke with Kennedy about the LSC’s new report on the “Justice Gap,” the cost of public service, and the blessings and baggage of growing up a Kennedy. Plus, Preet breaks down the bombshell report that DOJ is investigating Trump’s actions related to January 6th, and Steve Bannon’s conviction on charges of contempt of Congress. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Kennedy discusses his harrowing experience on his first day in Professor Elizabeth Warren’s Harvard Law School class. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-justice-gap-with-joe-kennedy-iii/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that two aides to former Vice President Mike Pence, former chief of staff Marc Short and former chief counsel Greg Jacob, testified before a federal grand jury in the January 6th investigation. Does this indicate that the investigation is progressing? And has the investigation expanded to include former President Donald Trump? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The January 6th Committee’s eighth public hearing, which focused on then-President Donald Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction while the Capitol was under attack; – The investigation into the missing Secret Service text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021; and – Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a January 6th Committee subpoena. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant “Top Pence Aides Testify to Grand Jury in Jan. 6 Investigation,” NYT, 7/25/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isabel Wilkerson is a journalist and author who in 1994 became the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism. Preet spoke with Wilkerson in August 2020 about her bestselling book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Wilkerson discussed the difference between caste and race, the ways that Nazi Germany drew inspiration from American racism, and the need for radical empathy as we deal with our own enduring caste system. *This episode initially aired in full on August 13th, 2020. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-americas-caste-system-with-isabel-wilkerson/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC. In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss the highlights from the January 6th Committee’s latest public hearing, including the new details about former President Donald Trump’s plans in the leadup to the attack. They also break down the Department of Justice’s strategy for conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the insurrection. In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss: – Whether Trump will be held accountable for allegedly attempting to contact a Committee witness; – The subpoena issued to the Secret Service for the text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021 that seem to have been deleted; – Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the Committee; and – The new details about the links between Trump allies and the far-right extremist groups that stoked much of the violence at the Capitol. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant 18 U.S. Code §2384 - Seditious conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nita Farahany is a professor at Duke Law School and one of the nation's leading scholars on the social, ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies. Preet speaks with Farahany about how advances in brain monitoring devices will impact the workplace and courtroom, whether a “gene for violence” exists, and how A.I. is influencing bail and sentencing decisions. Plus, Preet discusses Steve Bannon’s potential criminal sentence and the latest on the January 6th Committee hearings, including new testimony from former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Farahany discusses how A.I. is already being used in place of judges, and the influence of machine learning in the realm of dating and matchmaking. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/is-there-a-right-to-privacy-of-thought-with-nita-farahany/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Committee is back in action this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara breaks down the Committee’s progress with Dan Goldman, who served as lead House counsel in the first impeachment of Donald Trump and is now running for Congress in New York. Preet and Dan also react to reports that DOJ is feeling additional pressure to escalate its investigation into Trump following Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Committee. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The impact of former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the January 6th Committee; – The surprising news that Steve Bannon has also agreed to testify before the Committee; – The subpoenas issued to some of Trump’s closest allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, by the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Dan Goldman, Democrats' lead counsel in Trump impeachment, announces congressional run,” NBC News, 6/1/22 “Jan. 6 panel explores Trump’s role in summoning violent extremist groups that stormed the Capitol,” NYT, 7/12/22 18 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracy Oath Keepers’ Indictment, DOJ, 1/13/22 “Hutchinson Testimony Jolts Justice Dept. to Discuss Trump’s Conduct More Openly,” NYT, 7/11/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Radden Keefe is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of books including Say Nothing and Empire of Pain. His new essay collection, Rogues, features several of his most widely-read New Yorker articles, with a particular focus on criminals and con artists. Preet speaks with Keefe about the craft of long-form investigative journalism, what fascinates him about crime and corruption, and what motivates people to do bad things. Plus, Preet discusses the January 6th Committee hearings and the importance of establishing former President Trump’s criminal intent in inciting the Insurrection. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/why-people-do-bad-things-with-patrick-radden-keefe/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Jim Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh, a prominent voice in law enforcement, has extensive experience investigating domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence — threats that the FBI has said are on the rise. He spent over 33 years working at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he eventually led the Birmingham and Nashville offices as Special Agent in Charge. In this sample from the show, Cavanaugh breaks down the failed law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting and explains the capabilities of the AR-15, the gun used in the massacre. In the full episode, Cavanuagh discusses: – The negotiations with cult leader David Koresh during the Waco siege in 1993; – The investigation into the bombing murder of Joyce’s father-in-law, Eleventh Circuit Judge Robert Vance; – The investigation into the Eric Rudolph bombings, which included attacks at an abortion clinic in Alabama and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta; and – Law enforcement’s approach towards domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 26 U.S. Code Chapter 53 - machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms “No Radio, Old Tactics: How the Police Response in Uvalde Broke Down,” NYT, 6/9/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Preet speaks with Jeannie Suk Gersen, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School and a contributing writer to the New Yorker. Gersen dissects the legal intricacies in the Dobbs decision, and discusses whether the Court would uphold a federal law banning abortion outright. Plus, updates on the January 6th Committee hearings and the surprise testimony of ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Gersen discusses whether people can change their minds on the issue of abortion. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/roes-gone-whats-next-with-jeannie-suk-gersen/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Receive links and updates for the Now & Then Live Taping with Carol Anderson, Thursday, July 7th at 6:30PM ET: cafe.com/now-and-then-live Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many questions remain following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the liberal justices’ dissent in the case and analyze the potential steps that the federal government can take to protect abortion rights. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The majority and concurring opinions in the case; – The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to use contraceptives and the right to same-sex marriage; and – Local prosecutors’ discretion when deciding whether to bring abortion-related charges in states that criminalize the procedure. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “The End of Roe,” CAFE Insider, 6/24/22 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade, ​​the nearly 50-year-old precedent that secured the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. On a special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Court’s opinion and the implications of the ruling for the Court and the country. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, a bipartisan group of senators agreed on a narrow proposal for gun safety legislation, the first sign of congressional movement on the issue in decades. But is it enough? Shannon Watts, the gun safety activist and founder of the grassroots organization Moms Demand Action, joins Preet to talk about how to stop gun violence in America, and her theory of incremental change. Plus, Preet explains the purpose of plea bargains. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Watts discusses her goal to get more women into politics. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/its-the-guns-with-shannon-watts/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Committee recently held its third public hearing of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Trump lawyer John Eastman’s role in January 6th and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the latest January 6th developments: – Testimony at the Committee’s third public hearing from conservative former Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Luttig and Greg Jacob, former chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence; – The Department of Justice’s request for transcripts from key Committee interviews; and – The Committee’s investigation into the involvement of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in the effort to overturn the election results. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Third Public Hearing,” 6/16/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Holder is the third longest-serving Attorney General in American history, holding the role from 2009 to 2015 under President Barack Obama. He’s written a new book on voting rights called Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote. Holder joins Preet to discuss the likelihood that the Department of Justice will indict former President Trump, his fight against partisan gerrymandering, and what he makes of so-called “progressive prosecutors.” Plus, the latest on the House January 6th Committee hearings: the allegation that GOP lawmakers sought presidential pardons for their roles in the Big Lie, and an eyebrow-raising testimony from a former White House lawyer. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Preet and Attorney General Holder discuss their unsuccessful joint effort to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who the 9/11 Commission called the “principal architect of the 9/11 attacks,” in a civilian court in Manhattan. Mohammed, more commonly known as KSM, remains in detention at Guantanamo Bay. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/how-is-doj-doing-with-eric-holder/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Committee recently held its first two public hearings of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the evidence prosecutors could use at trial to demonstrate former President Donald Trump’s mental state for his conduct relating to the insurrection. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the January 6th hearings, including: – The Committee’s argument that former Trump is responsible for the insurrection; – The taped testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien; – The live testimony from former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak; and – The newly-released footage from the attack. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Second Public Hearing,” 6/13/22 VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Public Hearing,” 6/9/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soledad O’Brien is a longtime TV news anchor and talk show host, best known for a decade-long career at CNN where she anchored the network’s flagship morning program. O’Brien currently hosts the weekly public affairs program Matter of Fact and is a regular contributor to HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Preet speaks with O’Brien about her pointed criticism of the news media, her new documentary about the civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and why she doesn’t feel the need to make new friends in her 50’s. Plus, updates on key DOJ prosecutions related to the January 6th insurrection, and what to look out for in the upcoming public hearings. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, O’Brien talks about her propensity for cursing, what it was like to finish her college degree in her 30’s, and her love of horseback riding. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/lessons-from-rosa-parks-with-soledad-obrien/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal grand jury recently indicted former Trump White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the January 6th Committee. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Department of Justice’s decision to not charge Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino, two other former Trump administration officials who also refused to cooperate with the Committee’s investigation. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss Navarro’s arrest and indictment. They also break down the acquittal of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, of lying to the FBI, and the missteps taken by special counsel John Durham in prosecuting this case. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 2 U.S. Code §192 - Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers United States v. Peter Navarro, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, indictment, 6/2/22 “Navarro Indicted as Justice Dept. Opts Not to Charge Meadows and Scavino,” NYT, 6/3/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil. Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/will-congress-pass-gun-control-with-rep-mondaire-jones/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance dedicate the entire episode of CAFE Insider to the issues stemming from last week’s horrific school shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They provide in-depth analysis of law enforcement’s delayed response to the incident and what comes next. In this sample from the show, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that Congress enacts gun safety legislation in response to the massacre, and the range of potential proposals, including background checks, “red flag” laws, and raising the minimum age to purchase assault rifles to 21 years old. In the full episode, they discuss the shifting timeline of the attack provided by police leadership, and the Department of Justice’s investigation into the police’s handling of the matter. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “New poll shows huge support for gun restrictions,” Politico, 5/26/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Min Jin Lee is one of the most celebrated authors of our time. She wrote Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Lee, who is Korean American, often writes about Asian American identity and the immigrant experience. Preet spoke with Lee about the political value of “Asian American” as a category, the problem with the debate over affirmative action, and her famously rigorous research process. Plus, analysis of the upcoming January 6 Committee hearings, a grand jury indictment of the Buffalo supermarket shooter, and how Donald Trump could become Speaker of the House. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Lee discusses the politics of hard work, and what makes someone a “functioning introvert.” To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-immigrant-experience-with-min-jin-lee/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, there is an ongoing debate over the extent to which protestors should be permitted to organize outside of the homes of public officials. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the First Amendment implications of a federal law that makes it a misdemeanor to protest outside of federal judges’ residences in an effort to influence the outcome of a case. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – DOJ’s request for January 6th Committee interview transcripts; – The Committee’s interview with Rudy Giuliani; – The Committee’s request to interview Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who allegedly led a tour of the Capitol on January 5th that has raised suspicions about its connection to the attack; and – The lawsuit filed against a group of Wisconsin Trump supporters who attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election by coordinating a scheme to give the state's electoral votes to Trump. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 18 U.S. Code §1507 - Picketing or parading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has long been one of the most trusted voices on global affairs in the 21st century. Preet speaks with Bremmer about his new book, The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats — and Our Response — Will Change the World. They also discuss the intensifying competition between the U.S. and China, and why Bremmer believes that we should all pay more attention to quantum computing. Plus, updates from the January 6th committee and a potential DOJ case against those involved in the insurrection. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Bremmer discusses his upbringing in Boston’s public housing projects, and Ronald Reagan’s first meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev where they discussed the possibility of an alien attack. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/what-could-end-the-world-with-ian-bremmer/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, a white gunman carried out a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing ten people and injuring three others. The majority of the victims were Black. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the possibility that federal prosecutors bring hate crime charges against the shooter. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The January 6th Committee’s decision to issue subpoenas to sitting members of Congress; – The racist attack carried out by a white gunman at a Buffalo supermarket, and the potential hate crime charges prosecutors might bring against the shooter; – The likelihood that Donald Trump will comply with a Manhattan judge’s conditions for the removal of a civil contempt order; and – The Minnesota report that found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely engages in racially discriminatory policing. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §249 - Hate crime acts “Justice Department Statement on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY,” DOJ, 5/14/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, was arrested in April for leading a protest against JP Morgan Chase’s continued investment in fossil fuels. Preet speaks with Kalmus about whether it is possible to stop the climate crisis, the science behind global warming, and the role of climate activism within the scientific community. Plus, Preet’s thoughts on whether Chief Justice Roberts will find the leaker, and why the Southern District of New York seems to always get jurisdiction over high-profile cases. In the Insider bonus, Kalmus addresses international climate policy, nuclear energy, and the energy inefficiency of cryptocurrencies. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/climate-emergency-mode-with-peter-kalmus/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest developments from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why did Justice Alito focus on policy arguments to rationalize his decision? And how might classifying a “fetus” as a person further restrict reproductive rights? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss issues stemming from the leaked opinion: – The extent to which overturning Roe would restrict abortion access and jeopardize the right to contraception; – The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to interracial and same-sex marriage, and the right to consensual sexual intimacy; and – The Supreme Court Marshal’s ongoing investigation into the source of the leak. Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Supreme Court — and the other pressing legal and political issues of our time — try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22 Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2015, at 25 years old, Symone Sanders was hired as the National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. She went on to hold senior communications positions for President Biden’s 2020 campaign, and for Vice President Harris in the White House. Now, she’s the host of Symone, an opinion show on MSNBC. Preet speaks with Sanders about the private personalities of her famous bosses, the strength of the Biden administration’s message, and how to reach “non-political group chats.” Plus, Preet addresses the upcoming hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claims that she can’t recall text messages from that day. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Sanders discusses the value of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent actions around gerrymandering and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-culture-wars-with-symone-sanders/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which, if adopted by the Court, would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why was the draft opinion leaked? How would the opinion restrict reproductive rights? And what are its implications for other constitutional rights? Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Supreme Court — and the other pressing legal and political issues of our time — try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “CAFE Insider 12/7: Stare Decisis Stench” “CAFE Insider 9/7: The Bounty on Roe” Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22 Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973 “Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows,” Politico, 5/2/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Eric Adams was sworn in as mayor of New York City in January, he became the second Black mayor in the city’s history. A former police officer, Adams has emerged as a national voice on crime and public safety. Preet interviewed Adams live on stage at Cooper Union in New York City on Tuesday, April 26th, for the 2022 John Jay Iselin Memorial Lecture. Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, a background on Supreme Court chief justices, and a civics lesson on the bail system. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-perfectly-imperfect-mayor-with-eric-adams/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, United States Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joins Joyce Vance to reflect on her first year in office. They talk about the Department of Justice's investigations into January 6th, the relationship between civil rights activists and law enforcement, and the ongoing work to preserve reproductive and voting rights. Plus, how does DOJ make decisions around what kind of information to share with the public? In a segment of the interview exclusively for CAFE Insiders, Gupta speaks about DOJ’s work to ensure safe prison conditions. Try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the CAFE Insider podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Meet the Associate Attorney General,” DOJ “Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the First Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol,” DOJ, 1/5/22 “Justice Department Reaches Agreement with City of Springfield to Reform Police Department’s Unconstitutional Practices,” DOJ, 4/13/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few people know more about Vladimir Putin — and his financial schemes — than Bill Browder. Browder, an investor and a political activist, is the architect of the Magnitsky Act, which allows the US government to sanction foreign nationals who have perpetrated human rights abuses. He joins Preet to discuss his new book, Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, State-Sponsored Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath. Plus, the federal case against the Brooklyn subway shooter, the utility of the Jan. 6 Committee’s referrals to DOJ, and a civics lesson on the US court system. In the Insider bonus, Browder tells Preet what he really thinks about lawyers. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/up-against-putin-with-bill-browder/ Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet in the 2022 Webby Awards. Attend Preet’s free live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams on 4/26. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Capitol attack, the Brooklyn subway shooting, and the indictment of since-resigned New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin are in the headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the SDNY indictment of former NY Lt. Gov. Benjamin on bribery and fraud charges for allegedly taking part in an illegal campaign fundraising scheme. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The obstruction of Congress conviction of a January 6th defendant who tried to blame former President Donald Trump for his actions; and – The federal terrorism charge for the Brooklyn subway shooting. Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards Attend Preet’s live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams “The Chauvin Prosecutors (with Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher),” Stay Tuned with Preet, 5/6/21 United States v. Brian Benjamin, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, indictment, 4/12/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gas prices remain volatile in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Preet speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin about how that conflict is impacting the global energy market, the future of electric cars, the shale revolution in the U.S., and the time Vladimir Putin raised his voice to Yergin at a conference in St. Petersburg. Plus, updates on the January 6th committee’s effectiveness, slow movement from DOJ, and a civics lesson on federal grand juries. In the Insider bonus, Daniel Yergin discusses whether individual nations can become self-sufficient energy producers and the responsibility of oil and gas giants to help lessen climate change. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/price-politics-oil-with-daniel-yergin/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Steve Bannon are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down a Michigan jury’s acquittal of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Whitmer in 2020. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The court filing in which Attorney General James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to provide documents in her investigation into Trump’s business dealings; – A federal judge’s decision to preclude Bannon from arguing at his contempt of Congress criminal trial that he was following the advice of his lawyer when he failed to comply with a January 6th Committee subpoena; and – The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ. Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards United States v. Adam Fox et al., U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, indictment, 10/6/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times. This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/stay-tuned-live-ft-ben-stiller-garry-kasparov-alexander-vindman/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Frum, the Atlantic staff writer and longtime conservative commentator, joins Preet for a conversation about the political impact of the war in Ukraine on the US, the rise of congressional internet celebrities, and the strength of Trump’s message heading into 2024. Plus, the House is considering a ban on congressional stock trading, and there’s news from the January 6th Committee’s investigation. In the Insider bonus, Frum addresses Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress and a prediction he made during Trump’s second impeachment hearing. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/foreign-domestic-wars-with-david-frum/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Committee, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Jared Kushner are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down reports indicating that the Department of Justice is expanding the January 6th investigations to include people who funded and planned that day’s events. They also discuss the likelihood that Garland feels pressure from the Committee to intensify investigations. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ about former President Donald Trump; – The forthcoming House vote on whether to hold former Trump aides Dan Scavino & Peter Navarro in contempt for defying Committee subpoenas; – The Committee’s recent meeting with Jared Kushner; and – The reports indicating that the Committee will not issue subpoenas to members of Congress. Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards “Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe to look at rally prep, financing,” WaPo, 3/30/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Urban is the author of the immensely popular blog “Wait But Why.” He writes about things like artificial intelligence, human psychology, relationships, and other topics that pique his curiosity. Preet speaks with Urban about what happens when we procrastinate, and the social consequences of political tribalism. Plus, a new ruling from US District Judge David Carter that attorney-client privilege can't protect certain communications between Donald Trump and John Eastman. And, newly-released White House documents show a seven hour gap in Trump’s January 6th phone logs. In the Insider bonus, Urban tells Preet why he thinks artificial intelligence is a more existential issue than climate change. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/procrastination-polarization-politics-with-tim-urban/ Tickets are still available for today’s live Stay Tuned show in New York City, featuring Lt Col Alexander Vindman (Ret.), Garry Kasparov, and Ben Stiller. You can buy them here. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Committee, John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas are making headlines this week. This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet. In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Dan break down a federal judge’s determination that Trump likely committed crimes in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. They also discuss the impact this court decision might have on a potential criminal investigation into Trump and his allies. In the full episode, Joyce and Dan discuss: – The challenges associated with prosecuting Trump for his involvement in the insurrection; – The texts Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, in which she pressed Meadows to help overturn the election results; and – The reports that Jared Kushner will meet with the January 6th Committee later this week. Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.): cafe.com/events Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) John Eastman v. Benni Thompson et al., U.S. District Court Central District of California, order re privilege of documents dated January 4-7, 2021, 3/28/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Senate Judiciary Committee holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Preet speaks with Jeffrey Rosen, the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and host of the NCC’s We the People podcast. One of the nation’s foremost experts on the Court, Rosen reacts to the hearings and breaks down some hot-button issues before the Court, including abortion rights and affirmative action. Plus, the latest on the DOJ's case against Steve Bannon on charges of contempt of Congress. In the Insider bonus, Rosen discusses his concerns about the increased politicization of the judiciary, and why he jokingly calls himself “the Harriet Miers of legal journalism.” To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/all-eyes-on-scotus-with-jeffrey-rosen/ Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (ret.), are available here. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Steve Bannon, and Hunter Biden are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the New York Times report that confirmed the authenticity of business emails that were obtained from Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020. The revelations are reportedly related to the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and international business dealings. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; and – Steve Bannon’s court appearance in his contempt of Congress criminal case. Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller & Garry Kasparov “Hunter Biden Paid Tax Bill, but Broad Federal Investigation Continues,” NYT, 3/16/22 “Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails,” letter from former intelligence officials, 10/19/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Cori Bush’s unusual path to Congress has included working as a pastor, a nurse, a teacher, and a Black Lives Matter activist in Ferguson, Missouri. Preet speaks with Bush about how her experiences have informed her politics, her fight to extend the eviction moratorium, and her defense of defunding the police. Plus, has President Biden spoken with AG Merrick Garland about the Trump investigation? And, who — of all the people in the world — does Preet most want to trade places with? In the Insider bonus, Rep. Bush discusses why she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the politics of compromise. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/protest-politics-with-cori-bush/ Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor, director, producer and U.N. Refugee Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller, and former world chess champion and Russia analyst Garry Kasparov, are available at cafe.com/events. Listen/watch the latest edition of Office Hours, “Rap Music On Trial”: cafe.com/office-hours Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco are making headlines this week. So are the January 6th Committee and the DOJ's new "KleptoCapture Task Force." In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the conviction of the first January 6th rioter to stand trial and the indictment of the leader of the Proud Boys on multiple charges relating to January 6th. They also break down the “obstruction of an official proceeding” statute that prosecutors are charging in many January 6th cases. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The completion of Merrick Garland’s first year as Attorney General; – The lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee against the January 6th Committee seeking to block a subpoena relating to RNC email campaigns; and – The launch of the Department of Justice’s “KleptoCapture Task Force” targeting Russian oligarchs who are supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia moves further into Ukraine and the West responds to President Putin’s aggression, Preet is joined by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl to discuss the latest developments. Karl also breaks down the politics of the upcoming midterms and his scoop-heavy book, Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show. Plus, a court hearing on former Trump attorney John Eastman’s refusal to comply with the January 6th Committee’s subpoenas, and the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation battle for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. In the Insider bonus, Karl talks about the time President Trump compared him to his teenage son, Barron. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/politics-from-washington-to-kyiv-with-jonathan-karl/ Join us live in NYC! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor, director, producer and U.N. Refugee Ambassador Ben Stiller, and chess Grandmaster and Russia analyst Garry Kasparov, are available at cafe.com/events. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump, the January 6th Committee, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and former Attorney General Bill Barr are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down new reporting that indicates that the Manhattan DA’s criminal investigation into Trump’s business dealings is unraveling with the recent resignations of the two lead prosecutors on the matter. Should the bar for bringing charges against a former president be higher? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – A new court filing in which the January 6th Committee argues that Trump and his allies may have committed crimes by seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election; and – Barr’s new book and reputation rehabilitation tour. Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller & Garry Kasparov “How the Manhattan D.A.’s Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled,” NYT, 3/5/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with New Yorker staff writer and CNN Global Affairs Analyst, Susan Glasser, about the latest developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Biden’s response in his first State of the Union address. Then, Ira Glasser, the former executive director of the ACLU, joins Preet for a discussion about the state of free speech — and why the organization defends the rights of Neo-Nazis and Klansmen. In the Insider bonus, Ira Glasser discusses the evolution of the ACLU and what happens in countries like Germany without the First Amendment. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/war-in-ukraine-free-speech-in-america-with-susan-glasser-ira-glasser/ Join us live in NYC! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor Ben Stiller are now out at cafe.com/events. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia, Ukraine, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignations of the two lead prosecutors in DA Bragg’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings. Why did they resign? What does this mean for the future of the investigation? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The Department of Justice’s role in combating potential cyberwarfare relating to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and – President Joe Biden’s nomination of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: “Bragg taps new attorney to head Trump investigation after two lead prosecutors quit,” WaPo, 2/24/22 “2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case’s Future,” NYT, 2/23/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As tensions flare between Ukraine and Russia, Preet interviews Kimberly Marten, an international security expert and political science professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. Plus, a verdict in the federal trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/crisis-in-ukraine-with-kimberly-marten/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump, the National Archives, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and special counsel John Durham are making headlines this week. In a letter to Congress, the National Archives confirmed that Trump took classified materials to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss Trump’s mishandling of the classified documents, including the likelihood that the Department of Justice is investigating his conduct, and the probability that Trump or his staff will face charges. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – A court order for Trump and his children, Don Jr. and Ivanka, to sit for depositions as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s investigation into Trump’s business dealings; and – Two new court filings from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe. Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code §793 - Gathering, transmitting or losing defense information 18 U.S. Code §1924 - Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Letter from National Archives to Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, 2/18/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Columbia University President Lee Bollinger about the state of free speech on college campuses, and whether society places too much value in a college degree. (If you missed Part I on affirmative action, listen here.) Plus, Preet’s thoughts on the metric system, Stephen Colbert, and why he chose not to resign as U.S. Attorney when Trump first took office. And, a big announcement: On Thursday, March 31st, we’re bringing Stay Tuned to New York’s Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). It’s our first live, in-person show since the start of the pandemic. You can get your tickets here. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/what-is-college-worth-with-lee-bollinger/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us a [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices