Stay Tuned with Preet

Preet speaks with Martin Indyk, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, about the political crisis unfolding in Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to pursue an overhaul of the country’s independent judiciary. Programming Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, April 6th, shortly after the militant group Hamas fired dozens of rockets into Jerusalem from northern Lebanon, and before Israel’s retaliation. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How strong are the Manhattan DA’s charges against Donald Trump? Preet discusses (and at times, debates) the Trump indictment with former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and Lawfare editor-in-chief Ben Wittes. Preet, Joyce, and Ben also map out what comes next in the Trump case and analyze the political implications of bringing criminal charges against a former president. Preet and Joyce will continue to analyze the latest news stemming from the Trump indictment on the CAFE Insider podcast. 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/making-sense-of-the-trump-indictment-with-joyce-vance-and-ben-wittes/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump, making him the first former president in American history to face criminal charges. Preet reacts to the news with Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast and the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Preet and Joyce also preview what to expect from Trump’s arraignment, and the full unsealed indictment. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: NY Penal Law §175.05 — Falsifying business records in the second degree NY Penal Law §175.10 — Falsifying business records in the first degree Manhattan DA’s office statement, 3/30/23 “Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts related to business fraud,” CNN, 3/31/23 “Who’s who in the Manhattan DA’s Donald Trump indictment,” Associated Press, 3/31/23 “DeSantis says Florida wouldn’t aid Trump’s extradition to New York,” NYT, 3/30/23 For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Packer is an Atlantic staff writer who has been one of the incisive observers of American culture and politics for over two decades. He joins Preet to discuss the potential impact of a Trump indictment on the 2024 presidential election, whether we should be optimistic about America’s future, and his recent Atlantic article criticizing “equity language.” Plus, why is it taking so long for the Manhattan DA to indict Donald Trump? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Packer talk about the rise of artificial intelligence, and what it could mean for the country’s political and economic stability. 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/are-we-a-dying-empire-with-george-packer/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s involvement in a 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. In this sample from the show, Preet and Joyce refine their thoughts on the strength of the potential criminal charges and Trump’s possible defenses to the charges. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the prosecutorial discretion considerations that come into play when deciding whether to charge a former president, and Bragg’s response to House GOP calls on him to testify before Congress. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Follow Up Against The Mob and listen to new episodes each Wednesday. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Shannon K. O’Neil, the Vice President and Senior Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the latest in Mexican politics — the controversial electoral reform legislation, the recent kidnappings of Americans, and the long-standing war with the drug cartels. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: “Mexico’s Senate approves controversial electoral reform,” Associated Press, 2/22/23 “Two dead, two alive after Americans kidnapped in Mexico,” BBC, 3/8/23 O’Neil’s book, “The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter,” CFR For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with three former federal prosecutors about the expected indictment of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan DA’s office. He’s joined by former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barb McQuade, and former Organized Crime Chief at the Southern District of New York Elie Honig. They discuss the timing of the indictment, the expected charges, the likely defenses, the potential for a conviction, and where we go from here. Plus, they debate the legal, moral, and political considerations impacting Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s decision. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/preview-of-an-indictment-with-joyce-vance-barb-mcquade-and-elie-honig/ CAFE Insiders get exclusive access to the second part of the conversation, where Preet, Joyce, and Barb discuss the House GOP’s calls on Bragg to testify before Congress, the issues that might arise when a jury is empaneled, and the potential precedent that a Trump indictment would establish. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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

Sheila Bair is the former chair of the FDIC where she was a central figure in decision making during the financial crisis in 2008. Preet and Bair discuss whether the defunct Silicon Valley Bank should have received a bailout from the government and why Bair believes the Federal Reserve should stop raising interest rates. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Sheila Bair, “US regulators are setting a dangerous precedent on Silicon Valley Bank,” Financial Times, 3/14/23 Sheila Bair, “Bull by the Horns: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street and Wall Street from Itself,” Simon & Schuster, 2008 Listen to the new season of Up Against The Mob with Elie Honig. To attend a live taping of Up Against The Mob with Preet Bharara and Elie Honig on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00pm ET, RSVP here: cafe.com/live For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mehdi Hasan, a political journalist and the host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MSNBC, has a reputation for debating guests across the political spectrum. He joined Preet live at The Strand Book Store in New York City to discuss his new book, Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking. Plus, the Manhattan DA’s office is reportedly close to charging Donald Trump, and the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/debating-101-with-mehdi-hasan/ To attend a live taping of Up Against The Mob with Preet Bharara and Elie Honig on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00pm ET, RSVP here: cafe.com/live Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people, in the history of the country, to have argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. In this sample from the show, Dreeben discusses some of the most memorable moments from his many Supreme Court oral arguments, including when Chief Justice Roberts quoted rapper Eminem and when the justices asked him whether it would be constitutional for the FBI to place tracking devices on the justices’ cars. In the full episode, Dreeben discusses: – The work of the Solicitor General’s office; – How he prepares for Supreme Court oral arguments; and – What he learned as counselor to special counsel Robert Mueller in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Follow Up Against The Mob and listen to new episodes each Wednesday. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Diamond is a national health reporter for the Washington Post. He’s written extensively on the debate about whether to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Preet speaks with Diamond about the tug of war on Capitol Hill to pass legislation and why not all states are on the same page about what to do. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Dan Diamond, “Permanent daylight saving time: The clock is ticking in Congress,” The Washington Post, 3/9/23 David Prerau“Seize the Daylight,” Basic Books, 2006 For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zanny Minton Beddoes has been editor-in-chief of The Economist since 2015. She joined the international weekly publication in 1994 as its emerging markets correspondent. In 2018, Beddoes was ranked among Forbes’ 100 most powerful women in the world. She joins Preet to discuss the state of U.S.-China relations, whether AI technology should be regulated, and an unexpected silver lining of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Plus, the possibility that Mike Pence evades testifying in the Justice Department’s January 6th investigation, and a brief explainer on federal grand juries. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Beddoes discuss domestic UK politics and a recent Economist cover story on new drugs that promise to end the world obesity epidemic. 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/gambling-on-the-economy-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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

Springfield, Massachusetts, 2003. Mob boss Alfonso “Big Al'' Bruno is shot dead in a parking lot, shocking the community. How does an “untouchable” man get killed? This is Up Against The Mob: The Springfield Crew. Host Elie Honig takes you inside the notorious Genovese crime family and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan where prosecutors are hard at work, trying to dismantle organized crime. New episodes drop every Wednesday starting March 1st. Head to the Up Against The Mob feed now to listen to episode 2. Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The court filing by the Department of Justice in which prosecutors argued that former President Donald Trump is not entitled to immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from January 6; and – Trump’s court battle to shield former Vice President Mike Pence from complying with a subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the January 6 investigation. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Follow Up Against The Mob and listen to new episodes each Wednesday. 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 Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veteran journalist Jonathan Alter is a contributing correspondent to NBC and the author of a biography of President Jimmy Carter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life.” In light of the news that Carter has entered hospice care in Georgia, Preet speaks with Alter about Carter’s presidency, his life, and his legacy. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Jonathan Alter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life,” Simon & Schuster, 2020 Alter, “The Conventional Wisdom About Jimmy Carter Is Wrong,” New Republic, 2/23/23 Hostages, HBO For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the bestselling author of 2019’s “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self Delusion.” At age 34, she has quickly become one of the most celebrated essayists and cultural critics of her generation. Tolentino joins Preet to discuss the incentive structure behind social media companies, how becoming a mother has affirmed her belief in abortion rights, and how the current economic environment is affecting online journalism. Plus, what did Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, mean when she said charging decisions were “imminent” in connection with Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election results? And what does the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard really mean? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Tolentino discusses her experience on a reality television show as a teenager — and how it has impacted her views as a writer and critic. 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/on-social-media-and-self-delusion-with-jia-tolentino/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 discuss the public statements made by the foreperson of the Fulton County, Georgia special purpose grand jury, which conducted an investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Did the grand jury recommend that the district attorney bring charges against Trump? Did the foreperson’s statements violate the judge’s instructions or criminal statutes? And will her comments undermine the district attorney’s case? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The potential charges that the Fulton County District Attorney might bring against Trump and his associates for allegedly interfering in the election; and – The Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of cases with major implications for the tech industry and social media companies. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Follow Up Against The Mob and listen to Episode 1 on Wednesday, March 1. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Sadie Gurman, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal covering the Department of Justice, about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s approach to death penalty cases. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Sadie Gurman, “Merrick Garland Raises the Bar for Death Penalty,” Wall Street Journal, 2/17/23 Benjamin Weiser, “Suspect in Bike Path Killing Faces First Death Penalty Trial Under Biden,” New York Times, 1/7/23 For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bianna Golodryga is a senior global affairs analyst and anchor at CNN. She joins Preet on the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to discuss the state of the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky's emblematic leadership throughout the conflict, the effectiveness of economic sanctions against Russia, and more. Plus, what did we learn from the unsealed portions of the Fulton County Trump investigation Grand Jury report? And could comments made to the press by the Grand Jury foreperson have an impact on the ongoing investigation? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Bianna discuss how the American press has done in covering the war. 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://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/a0ad16ac-dec1-11e8-bc53-273addf660d7/dashboard Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 discuss the news that the Department of Justice has reportedly decided against bringing sex-trafficking charges against Florida Representative Matt Gaetz. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – Developments from the January 6 and classified documents special counsel investigations, including former Vice President Mike Pence’s invocation of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause to avoid testifying, and the debate over whether the attorney-client privilege shields Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran from testifying; and – The Fulton County, Georgia grand jury’s recommendation that the district attorney bring perjury charges against unnamed witnesses in the investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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 Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about a bill he has introduced that would force the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics. Plus, what does the Senator think of the Supreme Court’s “investigation” into the Dobbs leak. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. References & Supplemental Materials: “Senator Whitehouse introduces new version of Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act,” Senate.gov, 2/9/23 “Legal ethics experts agree: Justice Thomas must recuse in insurrection cases,” NPR, 3/30/22 “At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse’s Business Ties,” NYT, 1/31/23 Dobbs leak report, Supreme Court, 1/19/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s going on with the UFOs? Preet speaks with Michael Morell, the former Deputy Director of the CIA and one of the nation’s foremost experts on spying. Morell, a national security analyst at CBS News and the host of the Intelligence Matters podcast, assesses what the Pentagon knows about the UFOs shot down over North America, and whether we’re in a new Cold War with China. Plus, a new ruling in Georgia’s 2020 election case, a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress, and Preet settles a listener’s dispute. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Morell discuss the little-known venture capital firm funded by the CIA. 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/whats-up-with-the-ufos-with-michael-morell/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Up Against The Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the subpoena issued to former Vice President Mike Pence by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the investigation into January 6th. They also break down the forthcoming legal battle over securing Pence’s compliance with the subpoena. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The ruling by a Georgia judge to keep under seal most of the final report prepared by the Fulton County special purpose grand jury, which conducted an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election; and – The investigations into embattled Congressman George Santos, including federal and state probes and a House ethics investigation, which come amid calls for his resignation or expulsion from the House. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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 Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Leigh Ann Caldwell, a political reporter at the Washington Post, about the future of the Senate’s “blue slip” policy, which gives United States Senators the power to veto the nomination of certain federal judges and prosecutors in their home states. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post “Senators prepare for a showdown over judges and ‘blue slips,’” Washington Post, 1/30/23 Dylan Matthews, “Senate Republicans are making it easier to push through Trump's judge picks,” Vox, 11/16/17 Editorial Board, “How to Stop a Senator From Blocking a Federal Judge,” New York Times, 2/6/23 For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Remnick, the longtime editor of the New Yorker, has written a new profile of the novelist Salman Rushdie. In 1989, Iran’s Supreme Leader declared Rushdie’s book, “The Satanic Verses,” blasphemous and issued a “fatwa” calling for his assassination. Last August, Rushdie was attacked — and nearly killed — on stage at a conference in New York State. Preet speaks with Remnick about how Rushdie has responded to the threats on his life, the price he’s paid for his art, and the importance of free speech. Plus, did Rep. George Santos violate campaign finance rules? And will state and federal prosecutors consult with each other before potentially bringing charges against Donald Trump? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Remnick discuss their shared love of Bruce Springsteen, and whether Remnick would write a profile of George Santos. 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/salman-rushdies-defiance-with-david-remnick/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then and Up Against The Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the involuntary manslaughter charges brought against actor Alec Baldwin for allegedly shooting and killing a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust in 2021. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The FBI’s search of President Joe Biden’s Delaware beach house which yielded no additional classified documents; – The expected FBI search of former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home; and – Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis’s statements that her office’s “decisions are imminent” on whether to charge Donald Trump and his associates for their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has a new chief of staff: Jeff Zients. Zients replaces Biden's longtime aide Ron Klain. Preet discusses the transition with Chris Whipple, the author of The Gatekeepers: How The White House Chiefs Of Staff Define Every Presidency. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then, and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elie Honig is a former federal and state prosecutor. He’s currently a CNN senior legal analyst and a contributor and host of Up Against The Mob at CAFE. He joins Preet to discuss his new book “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.” It documents the similarities between top mafia bosses and Donald Trump, how intimidation is used in and out of the courtroom, how prosecutors choose which cases to pursue, and more. Plus, the FBI searches Biden’s vacation home again, Rep. George Santos faces multiple investigations, and Preet shares his thoughts on…almond milk. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Elie discuss the Fulton County DA’s investigation of former President Trump and the Emmy nomination Elie received for hosting a documentary film on the 60th anniversary of the trial of Adolf Eichmann. 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/above-the-law-with-elie-honig/ Head here to listen to Elie’s podcast, “Up Against the Mob” Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 discuss the fatal Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols captured on videos, and the resulting indictments of the officers involved in the horrific killing. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The reports indicating that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is starting to present evidence to a grand jury relating to former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels; and – The news that classified documents were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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

What is the debt ceiling? And how concerned should we be about the national debt? Preet speaks with Justin Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Justin Wolfers’ biography Justin’s podcast, Think Like An Economist “The U.S. Hit the Debt Ceiling. What Does That Mean and What Happens Now?” NYT, 1/19/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins Preet to discuss a few of his favorite topics: food, politics, language, and culture. Bruni also talks about several of the recent changes in his life, including an unusual medical ailment that inspired him to write a book, and his recent appointment as a professor of journalism and public policy at Duke University. Plus, a hearing to unseal the Fulton County’s Trump investigation grand jury report, classified documents at Mike Pence’s house, and Preet’s mysterious voice shift. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Bruni discusses how he was able to remain trim while working as a restaurant critic and why he sometimes chose not to publish negative reviews of some restaurants. 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-punditry-and-restaurants-with-frank-bruni/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 discuss the decision by a New Mexico District Attorney to seek involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin for allegedly shooting and killing a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust in 2021. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The search conducted by FBI investigators of President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, which led to the discovery of additional documents with classified markings; – The forthcoming Republican-led House investigations into the Biden administration, including the classified documents matter, the alleged politicization of the Justice Department, and a potential impeachment inquiry into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; and – The announcement by the Supreme Court that its internal investigation failed to identify who leaked the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization draft opinion, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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

Preet speaks with John Carlin, a top DOJ official in both the Obama and Biden administrations, about the threat of Chinese “overseas police stations” allegedly targeting Chinese nationals living abroad. The FBI reportedly recently searched an unlisted Manhattan office being used by Chinese officials to collect information. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Cyber Space, John Carlin’s CAFE podcast “Exclusive: China operating over 100 police stations across the world with the help of some host nations, report claims,” CNN, 12/4/22 “China accused of creating overseas ‘police stations’ to target dissidents,” PBS, 10/27/22 “With F.B.I. Search, U.S. Escalates Global Fight Over Chinese Police Outposts,” NYT, 1/12/22 “Two Arrested and 13 Charged in Three Separate Cases for Alleged Participation in Malign Schemes in the United States on Behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China,” Department of Justice, 10/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Tim Heaphy, a former U.S. Attorney who served as Chief Investigative Counsel for the House January 6th Committee. Heaphy shares insights into the Committee’s process interviewing witnesses, its strategy behind the hearings, and its relationship with DOJ investigators. Plus, a special counsel has been appointed in the Biden classified documents case. And will we ever know who leaked Justice Alito’s draft opinion in the Dobbs decision? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Heaphy discusses his time leading the investigation into the 2017 Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally, and what is needed to stem political violence and bring the country together. 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/inside-the-january-6-investigation-with-tim-heaphy/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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 discuss the appointment of former U.S. Attorney Robert Hur as special counsel to investigate the classified documents that were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The differences and similarities between the respective classified documents investigations into President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump; and – The partially-unsealed transcript from Trump’s deposition in a defamation lawsuit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which stems from her accusation that Trump sexually assaulted her. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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

Preet speaks with Dr. Andra Gillespie, a professor of political science at Emory University, about the political philosophy and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Letter from Birmingham Jail History of Dr. King & the FBI, Stanford The King Center Clayborne Carson’s work on Dr. King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruth Marcus, associate editor and columnist for The Washington Post, has been covering national politics, Washington, and the Supreme Court since she began her career in journalism in the ‘80s. Preet and Ruth discuss the quality of writing at the Supreme Court, the theory of originalism, and the fate of Kevin McCarthy. Plus, how can DOJ protect itself from meddling by the new GOP Congress? And what is the likelihood that those prosecuted for January 6th will be pardoned by the next Republican president? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Ruth discuss Chief Justice John Roberts’s tenure and the interpersonal relationships between the Supreme Court justices. 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/judging-the-judges-with-ruth-marcus Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The CBS News report that classified documents were found at a D.C. office that Joe Biden used before becoming President, and the ongoing federal investigation into the matter; – The conclusion of a Georgia special grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies, and their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state; – The decision by the North Carolina Attorney General to close a voter fraud investigation into Mark Meadows without filing charges against him; – The petitions to the Supreme Court challenging a newly-enacted New York law restricting concealed carry of guns. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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

Preet speaks with Mark Leibovich, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the book “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times”. They discuss the on-field collapse due to cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, and the NFL’s handling of the situation. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References and Supplemental Materials: Leibovich book, “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times” (2018) “What to Know About Damar Hamlin’s Injury,’ NYT, 1/5/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has long been considered among the most trusted voices on global affairs in the 21st century. Preet and Bremmer discuss Eurasia Group’s annual “Top Risks'' report that sizes up the most urgent geopolitical challenges facing the world in the upcoming year. So, what are we up against in 2023? You’ll have to listen! Plus, some key takeaways from Trump’s tax returns, George Santos’ lies, and what exactly does the number 42 have to do with the meaning of life? Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Bremmer discuss the rarity of CEOs who understand how global risk factors impact their company and decision making. 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-fate-of-the-world-in-2023-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

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The January 6 Committee’s newly released final report, which focuses on former President Donald Trump’s culpability for the attack at the Capitol; – The Committee’s newly released transcripts of interviews with key witnesses, including Cassidy Hutchinson, John Eastman, and Mick Mulvaney; and – The Supreme Court’s ruling to leave in place Title 42, a public health rule that Trump and Biden used to curb immigration during the height of the Covid pandemic, which has significant implications for asylum seekers. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider 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

A war in Ukraine. The end of Roe. Deadly mass shootings. A historic SCOTUS confirmation . Landmark climate legislation. International protests for women’s rights. As 2022 comes to a close, Preet looks back at the year’s news through conversations on Stay Tuned, In Brief, and CAFE Insider. All of us at CAFE wish you a Happy New Year. Thank you for supporting and engaging with our work. We’ll be back in 2023 with more analysis of news at the intersection of law and politics. The news doesn’t stop, and neither will we. Stay Tuned. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, click here. To listen to full episodes of CAFE Insider, try the membership for $1 for the first month: www.cafe.com/insider 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

Min Jin Lee, the celebrated author and National Book Award finalist, joined Preet in May for a conversation about Asian American identity and the immigrant experience. They spoke about the political value of “Asian American” as a category, the problem with the debate over affirmative action, and her famously rigorous research process. The conversation resonated with many of our listeners, and with the holidays approaching, we're re-airing it in full. (The episode originally aired on May 26th.) For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-the-immigrant-experience-with-min-jin-lee/ Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The January 6 Committee referred Donald Trump and a number of his allies to the Department of Justice for prosecution; – The Committee also released an executive summary of the upcoming report; and – A District of Columbia Bar panel determined that Rudy Giuliani violated attorney rules with his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for a Signal Award in the News & Politics category. Vote here. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Rebecca Heilweil, a tech reporter at Recode by Vox, about the new artificial intelligence model ChatGPT. What will be the implications of conversational AI for students, professionals, and the future of writing and researching? Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Rebecca Heilweil, “AI is finally good at stuff, and that’s a problem,” Vox, 12/7/22 Frank Bruni, “Will ChatGPT Make Me Irrelevant?” NYT, 12/15/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preet speaks with Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent at the New York Times, about the direction of the Court, several of its high-profile cases, and the craft of legal journalism. Plus, the January 6th Committee considers making criminal referrals to DOJ. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Liptak discusses the legal philosophy — and legacy — of Chief Justice John Roberts. 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-appeal-of-the-supreme-court-with-adam-liptak/ 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

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The reported rejection by a federal judge of DOJ’s request to hold Trump’s legal team in contempt; – The conviction of the Trump Organization on charges of conducting a yearslong tax fraud scheme; – The January 6 Committee’s apparent plans to make criminal referrals to the Department of Justice; and – The Supreme Court oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case that could determine whether state courts have the power to review election rules passed by state legislatures. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for a Signal Award in the News & Politics category. Vote here. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to rule on the constitutionality of President Biden’s student debt relief program, Preet speaks with Blake Zeff, a journalist and former political staffer who has made a film about the student debt crisis. Zeff’s film, “Loan Wolves,” traces the origins of the crisis to a little-known provision in a 1998 law. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Zeff’s film, “Loan Wolves,” MSNBC and Peacock “Student loan documentary director explains why it's so hard to declare bankruptcy over loans,” Insider, 11/23/22 “Justice Department and Department of Education Announce a Fairer and More Accessible Bankruptcy Discharge Process for Student Loan Borrowers,” DOJ, 11/17/22 “Durbin Statement On Release Of DOJ Guidance On Discharging Student Loans In Bankruptcy,” Sen. Dick Durbin, 11/17/22 S.2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ezra Klein is a New York Times columnist and host of The Ezra Klein Show podcast. He previously co-founded Vox, and prior to that, was a columnist and editor at the Washington Post. He joins Preet to discuss the state of news journalism in 2022, the roots and causes of political polarization in the U.S., and what he finds most appealing about being a podcast host. Plus, the Jan 6th Committee’s criminal referrals, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision doing away with the Mar-a-Lago special master, and Trump’s call to “terminate” the U.S. Constitution. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Klein tells Preet about how he chooses guests for his podcast, how he prepares, and the pros and cons of doing interviews remotely, rather than in person. 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/explaining-explained-with-ezra-klein/ 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

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The decision by a panel of 11th Circuit Court of Appeals judges to end the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago documents; – The conviction of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge for his involvement in the January 6th attack at the Capitol; and – The upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case that could determine whether state courts have the power to review election rules passed by state legislatures. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet at the Signal Awards. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices