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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
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Stay Tuned Bonus 8/13: Isabel Wilkerson
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet talks about one of his favorite stories that Isabel Wilkerson tells in her new book, “Caste: The Origins of Our…
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CAFE Insider 8/11: The Executive’s Privilege
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Executive’s Privilege,” Preet and Anne break down the political and legal questions around President Trump’s recent…
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Note from Elie: Hey AG Barr, “If you don’t know, now you know.”
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Housework 2020
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Housework 2020” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
CAFE InsiderUnited Security: Arms, Protests, Ballots
On this episode of United Security, “Arms, Protests, Ballots,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down politically charged national security issues making the…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 8/6: Jeffrey Toobin
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jeffrey Toobin talks about his writing craft and how he manages to write so many books. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE…
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CAFE Insider 8/4: Threats Foreign and Domestic
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Threats Foreign and Domestic,” Preet and Anne speak with Ben Wittes, the editor-in-chief of the Lawfare blog, about the…
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Note from Elie: The Amateurish Dystopian Surrealism of Michael Cohen's Gag Order
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Appearances Matter, But Not to Barr
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Appearances Matter, But Not to Barr’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/30: Jake Tapper
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jake Tapper talks about his fiction writing and what Preet should ask Jeffrey Toobin during their interview next week. Thank you…
CAFE InsiderCAFE Insider 7/28: Barr Fight
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Barr Fight,” Preet and Anne discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, President…
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Note from Elie: Barr Cannonballs Into a Pool of Corruption
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Hurdles One Inch High on the Track
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Hurdles One Inch High on the Track’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every…
CAFE InsiderUnited Security: Blended Threat: Twitter & China
In this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa and Ken make sense of the recent Twitter hack which has renewed concerns about cyber vulnerabilities…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/23: Eddie Glaude Jr.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Professor Eddie Glaude ruminates on patriotism and reacts to Princeton’s recent decision to rename the Woodrow Wilson School of…
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Stay Tuned Bonus: Scenes from the Mueller Probe (with Anne Milgram & Andrew Weissmann)
In this bonus material from a special episode of Stay Tuned, “Scenes from the Mueller Probe,” Anne Milgram talks to Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor in…
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CAFE Insider 7/21: Portland, Vance, and Voting Rights
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Portland, Vance, and Voting Rights,” Preet and Anne break down the controversy surrounding the use of federal officers to…
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Note From Elie: Miseries of MDC are Ghislaine Maxwell’s Incentive to Flip
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note From Preet: Leadership in Crisis
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Leadership in Crisis’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/16: Cory Booker
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Senator Cory Booker a lightning round of questions about being Newark’s mayor, who he wants to play him in a biopic…
CAFE InsiderCAFE Insider 7/14: Pardon Me?
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Pardon Me?” Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s decision to commute the sentence of his friend and advisor Roger…
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Note From Elie: Ghislaine Maxwell and the “Would You Cooperate” Game
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
CAFE InsiderUnited Security: Bounties, Bolton and COVID-19
On this inaugural episode of United Security, “Bounties, Bolton, and COVID-19,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss recent reporting that the Russians paid…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/9: Ellen Weintraub
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub discusses her time as counsel to the House Ethics Committee and offers some hopeful examples of…
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CAFE Insider 7/7: Ghislaine, ICE & DOJ
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Ghislaine, ICE & DOJ,” Preet and Anne discuss the recent ICE decision to force foreign students taking online-only college…
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Note from Elie: Jerry Nadler’s Talk is Brash, but his Walk is Timid
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Some Modest Leadership Advice
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Some Modest Leadership Advice’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/2: Cyrus Vance Jr.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Manhattan District Cyrus Vance Jr. talks about the difficulties and inequities of prosecution during COVID-19. Thank you for…
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CAFE Insider 6/30: The Judiciary Speaks
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Judiciary Speaks,” Preet and Anne discuss the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, the Trump administration’s push to…
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Note from Elie: Barr's M.O., Lacking Hollywood Drama, is Subtle and Dangerous
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: The Importance of “Thank You, Good Luck, and Goodbye”
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The Importance of ‘Thank You, Good Luck, and Goodbye’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider…
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CAFE Insider Live 06/23: Berman Fired, Bolton's Book, & Two Shocking SCOTUS Decisions
In this special live episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne discuss the controversy surrounding the release of John Bolton's book, react to new revelations…
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CAFE Insider 6/22: The Firing of Geoff Berman - A Low Barr
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Firing of Geoff Berman - A Low Barr,” Preet and Anne break down the events surrounding Attorney General Bill…
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Note from Elie: No Verdict Is Certain
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: The last analysis is, what has man done?
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The last analysis is, what has man done?" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 6/11: Heather Cox Richardson
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Boston College Professor of History Heather Cox Richardson talks about where she gets her news and whether historians should run…
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CAFE Insider 6/9: Policing in Crisis
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Policing in Crisis,” Preet and Anne discuss the new charges against the police officers involved in the killing of George…
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Note from Elie: Trump's Legal Fantasyland
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Words That Have Touched Me
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Words That Have Touched Me" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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CAFE Insider 6/2: George Floyd & America in Turmoil
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “George Floyd & America in Turmoil,” Preet and Anne discuss the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the legal and…
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Note from Elie: History, Not the Jury, Will Render the Verdict
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Will Our Relationships Be The Same?
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Will Our Relationships Be The Same?" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 5/28: Cyrus Vance, Jr.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. reflects on the life and legacy of his late father, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance…
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CAFE Insider 5/26: Meet the Fokker Case
In this episode of CAFE Insider, "Meet the Fokker Case” Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the headlines, including: --…
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Note from Elie: Why Prosecutorial Experience Matters
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: Trump's "Ploybook"
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Trump's 'Ploybook,'" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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Stay Tuned Bonus 5/21: Zanny Minton Beddoes
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Zanny Minton Beddoes offers advice for young people currently entering the workplace, reflects on her experience in boarding…
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CAFE Insider: IGs, Unmaskings, & Insider Trading
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “IGs, Unmaskings & Insider Trading,” Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the headlines…
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Note from Elie: A Bone To Pick With Trump’s Dubious Legal Arguments
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: The Fallacy That A Critic Is Endowed With The Skill To Fix That Which Is Ably Criticized
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “The Fallacy That A Critic Is Endowed With The Skill To Fix That Which Is Ably Criticized,”…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 5/14: George Packer
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, George Packer talks about the legacy of novelist Robert Stone. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For…
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CAFE Insider 5/12: Water Under the Bridgegate
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Water Under the Bridgegate," Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the…
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CAFE Insider 5/8: Barr Spins, Flynn Wins
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Barr Spins, Flynn Wins," Preet and Anne dissect the Justice Department’s rationale for moving to dismiss…
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Note From Preet: 56 Days Later, A Creeping Sense of Squandered Time
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “56 Days Later, A Creeping Sense of Squandered Time,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider…
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Note from Elie: A DOJ Bailout For Michael Flynn
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 5/7: Sam Harris
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Sam Harris talks about the plusses and pitfalls of interior monologues. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider…
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CAFE Insider 5/5: The Return of Flynn & McGahn
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Return of Flynn & McGahn," Preet and Anne break down the the politically-charged legal issues making the headlines…
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Bonus: The New Threat Matrix
In this bonus material from the special national security focused episode, “The New Threat Matrix,” co-hosts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the latest…
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Note from Elie: The “5:00 p.m. Coronavirus Task Force Briefing” Misnomer
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this…
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Note from Preet: We Are One Country, One People, But McConnell Begs to Differ
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "We Are One Country, One People, But McConnell Begs to Differ" and read his note in the CAFE…