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CAFE Insider
Co-hosts Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance help you to make sense of law and politics each week, plus bonus content exclusive to Insider members.
Episodes
CAFE InsiderPreemptive Pardons, Mangione, & Trans Rights
On the CAFE Insider docket: – Whether President Joe Biden should pardon people on the so-called Trump enemies list; and – The arrest of and charges brought…
CAFE InsiderPresidential Pardons & the Death Penalty (with Rachel Barkow)
President Biden is nearing the end of his presidency and the pressure to fulfill his campaign promise of ending the federal death penalty is mounting…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 12/5: Sam Harris
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Sam Harris about why leaving social media was the best decision he’s made in a decade. Thank you for being a…
CAFE InsiderKash Rules Everything Around Me
On the CAFE Insider docket: – President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, despite vowing not to; and – President-elect Donald Trump’s selection…
CAFE InsiderCases Closed
On the CAFE Insider docket: – Special counsel Jack Smith’s motions to dismiss the criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. District Judge…
CAFE InsiderTrump’s Puzzling Free Speech Proposals (with Lee Bollinger)
Two years ago, Donald Trump unveiled five free speech initiatives he aims to implement in his next presidency. Are they a bold defense of the First Amendment…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 11/21: Garry Kasparov
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, chess grandmaster and human rights activist Garry Kasparov discusses reporting that Trump will seek retribution against those…
CAFE InsiderGaetz of Wrath
Preet, Joyce, and the CAFE team are celebrating the 300th episode of the CAFE Insider podcast. Thank you for listening and for creating such an engaged…
CAFE InsiderThe OLC Memos & Presidential Immunity (with Trevor Morrison)
Why are presidents immune from criminal prosecution? Trevor Morrison is a law professor and Dean Emeritus at New York University School of Law. He joins Elie…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 11/14: Astead Herndon
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, New York Times national politics reporter Astead Herndon discusses the impact of celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris. Thank…
CAFE InsiderTrump Nominations & Recess Appointments
On the CAFE Insider docket: – How Trump’s return to the White House will likely mark the end of his criminal prosecutions, with the federal election…
CAFE InsiderWill the Trump Prosecutions Go Away? (with Barb McQuade)
How will Donald Trump’s return to the White House impact his four criminal prosecutions? What will Trump’s Department of Justice look like? And how might Trump…
CAFE InsiderCovering Kamala Harris (with Marisa Lagos)
Political journalist Marisa Lagos has been covering vice president Kamala Harris since the start of her political career as San Francisco District Attorney to…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 10/31: Donald Trump and the Logan Act
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet breaks down the Logan Act and whether it could be used against former president Donald Trump. Thank you for being a member…
CAFE InsiderSome Trump 2.0 Worst Case Scenarios
On the CAFE Insider docket: – What would a Trump Justice Department look like this time around; – Who would Trump target for political and prosecutorial…
CAFE InsiderWhat's the Deal with TikTok? (with Asha Rangappa)
CAFE Contributor Asha Rangappa joins Elie Honig to break down the bipartisan efforts to get TikTok banned in the U.S. and the lawsuits TikTok’s parent company…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/24: Douglas Brinkley
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley about college...electoral and otherwise. Thank you for being a member…
CAFE InsiderSecuring the Vote (with Marc Elias)
This election season has seen a record-breaking number of voting and election-related cases filed in courts across the country. And it’s just getting started…
CAFE InsiderThe Menendez Brothers (with Jesse Weber)
Jesse Weber, anchor and host at the Law & Crime Network, joins Elie Honig to discuss the criminal cases of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted…
CAFE InsiderGhost Guns & Election Day Terror Plot
On the CAFE Insider docket: – Supreme Court oral arguments in a case challenging ATF regulations of ghost guns; – Upcoming SCOTUS oral arguments in a dispute…
CAFE InsiderDiddy’s Indictment & More Thoughts on Jack Smith
CAFE Contributor Elie Honig reacts to listener responses to his recent article criticizing special counsel Jack Smith’s brief in his election interference case…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 10/10: Gillian Tett
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett about the importance of the Federal Reserve’s independence from the…
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In Defense of Jack Smith
Preet and Joyce discuss special counsel Jack Smith’s brief on presidential immunity in the election interference prosecution of former President Donald Trump…
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 10/2: David Frum
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with The Atlantic staff writer David Frum about Ronald Reagan and relating to people on a human level. Thank you…
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Trump Hack, Assassination Attempt & Fraud Appeal
On the CAFE Insider docket: – The indictment of Ryan Routh, who is charged with attempted assassination for targeting former President Donald Trump; – Oral…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted (with Barb McQuade)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Wednesday night by federal prosecutors. The bombshell charges include bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 9/26: Aaron Zebley & Andrew Goldstein
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Mueller investigation lawyers Aaron Zebley and Andrew Goldstein about the prosecution of Trump’s former…
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CAFE Insider 9/24: Could SCOTUS Decide the Election? (with Dahlia Lithwick)
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce is joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, while Preet is out. Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate, where…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 9/19: Listener Q&A
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet answers additional listener questions about Trump sentencing and the decision to prosecute Georgia’s school shooter as an…
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CAFE Insider 9/17: Trump Assassination Attempt & Terror Groups Charged (with Mimi Rocah)
On the CAFE Insider docket: – The second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course over the weekend; –…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 9/11: Rick Wilson
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, longtime political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson discusses how misinformation is driving Donald Trump’s…
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CAFE Insider 9/10: Heroism & Trump’s Cowardice (with Jeffrey Goldberg)
Preet and Joyce speak with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, in front of a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 9/5: Ruchir Sharma
Is there such a thing as an ethical billionaire? Preet discusses with investor and writer Ruchir Sharma in this bonus from Stay Tuned. Thank you for being a…
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CAFE Insider 9/3: Trump & Telegram
On the CAFE Insider docket: – The superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the election interference case brought by special counsel…
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CAFE Insider 8/20: Justice for Matthew Perry (w/ Barb McQuade)
In a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 8/15: Karim Sadjadpour
In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour about Iran’s motives for targeting US politics—from hacking campaigns to…
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CAFE Insider 8/13: Trump Timing & Homeless Encampments
On the CAFE Insider docket: – The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance; – U.S…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 8/8: Bob Bauer
In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with legal scholar and former White House Counsel Bob Bauer about the potential legal attacks on the 2024…
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CAFE Insider 8/6: Trump's Egypt Connection? (with Carol Leonnig & Joyce Vance)
On this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Carol Leonnig, who, along with her team at the Washington Post…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 8/1: Joanne Freeman
In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with political historian Joanne Freeman about Vice President Kamala Harris’s prospects in the upcoming…
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CAFE Insider 7/30: SCOTUS Reforms & Trump Legal Battles
On the CAFE Insider docket: – President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including term limits for justices, an ethics code, and a Constitutional…
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Note from Elie 7/26: Let’s Knock Off the 25th Amendment Talk
Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/25: Jonathan Karl
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jonathan Karl, the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, discusses what a Kamala Harris presidency might look like. Thank…
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Note From Barb 7/24: The Mission of Justice
Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe here. Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/23: Joyce Vance
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House…
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Note from Elie 7/19: The Secret Biden Tape That We Shouldn’t Hear
Notes from CAFE contributors have moved to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app by clicking here. Every…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/18: Ezra Klein
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, New York Times columnist and host Ezra Klein joins Preet to discuss what a Trump-Vance presidency might look like. Thank you for…
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Note From Joyce 7/17: Don’t Stop Political Debates
Starting next week, Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe to "The Counsel" in your favorite…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/16: Joyce Vance
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Joyce Vance discuss federal district court Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss Trump’s classified documents case…
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Note from Elie 7/16: Judge Cannon’s Ruling: Probably Wrong, But Not Crazy
Starting next week, Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe to The Counsel in your favorite…
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Note from Elie 7/12: After the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling, All Four Trump Cases are in Trouble
Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/11: Ian Bremmer
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, political scientist Ian Bremmer joins Preet to discuss the future of NATO. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider…
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Note from Asha 7/10: Is Political Neutrality on Social Media Impossible?
Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global…
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CAFE Insider 7/9: Immunity’s Consequences
On the CAFE Insider docket: – The many legal questions surrounding President Joe Biden’s campaign following his debate with former President Donald Trump; –…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/2: Joyce Vance, Rachel Barkow & Elie Honig
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, CAFE Contributors Joyce Vance, Rachel Barkow, and Elie Honig join Preet Bharara to discuss the Supreme Court ruling that…
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Note from Rachel 7/2: The Imperial Court
Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, where she focuses on issues of criminal justice and prison reform. For a…
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Note from Elie 7/01: Immunity
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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Note from Elie 6/28: The Supreme Court and Jack Smith’s Impending January 6 Dilemma
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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Stay Tuned Bonus 6/27: Steve Vladeck
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck joins Preet to discuss judicial ethics and accountability for this Supreme Court. Thank you…
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Note From Barb 6/26: Bringing Light To Dark Money
Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal…