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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 4/30: Steve Vladeck
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Steve Vladeck discusses the Trump administration's use of American "soft power" and the online fame of his pug, Roxanna Thank…
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CAFE Insider 4/28: Legal Gambits
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Legal Gambits,” Preet and Anne break down politically-charged legal issues and developments, including: The President’s…
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Note from Preet: The Absurd Analogy Championship
Please enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The Absurd Analogy Championship" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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Note From Elie: “Essential Services” — A Reflection of Who We Are
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief. Please enjoy this recording of Elie reading his note, "“Essential Services” — A Reflection of Who We Are"…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/23: Michael Waldman
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Michael Waldman discusses his favorite constitutional amendment, what Supreme Court case he’d overturn, and Joe Biden’s oratory…
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CAFE Insider 4/21: Rolling with Pandemic Punches
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Rolling with Pandemic Punches,” Preet and Anne break down politically-charged legal issues and developments, including: —…
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Note From Elie: Bill Barr’s ‘Injustice’ Manual
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief. Please enjoy this recording of Elie reading his note, "Bill Barr’s ‘Injustice’ Manual" and read his note in…
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Note From Preet: Working Hard To Beat His Personal Worst
Please enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Working Hard To Beat His Personal Worst" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/16: Wes Moore & David Lat
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Wes Moore discusses mentorship and how his past professional experiences influence his current work. Then, David Lat recounts…
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CAFE Insider 4/14: COVID Aftershocks
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID Aftershocks,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest politically-charged legal issues and developments, including: —…
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Note From Elie: A New Low in the Distracted-Nation News Dump
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief. Please enjoy this recording of Elie reading his note, "A New Low in the Distracted-Nation News Dump" and…
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Note From Preet: The Pandemic — A Story of Injustice and Inequity
Please enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The Pandemic — A Story of Injustice and Inequity" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/09: Peter Baker
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Peter Baker discusses “Trump-free zones” at home, what he’s reading, Trump’s insistence on referring to the 1918 flu as the…
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CAFE Insider 4/7: The Oversight Wars
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Oversight Wars,” Preet and Anne are joined by Neil Barofsky, who served as the Special Inspector General for…
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Note From Elie: A Lawyerless World
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief. Please enjoy this recording of Elie reading his note, "A Lawyerless World" and read his note in your inbox…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 4/2: Mike Birbiglia
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Mike Birbiglia talks about the first time he met President Obama, handling hecklers, and his favorite jokes. Thank you for being…
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CAFE Insider 3/31: Fevered Nation
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Fevered Nation,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest coronavirus developments and analyze the politically-charged legal…
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Note From Elie: Mass Trauma Brings Out the Crooks and the Heroes
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief. Please enjoy this recording of Elie reading his note, "Mass Trauma Brings Out the Crooks and the Heroes" and…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 03/26: Andy Slavitt
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Andy Slavitt explains how a leader should make decisions in crisis, his heroes, and what he's watching at home. Thank you for…
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CAFE Insider 03/24: Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope,” Preet and Anne are joined by Juliette Kayyem. Kayyem served as President Obama’s…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 03/19: Rahm Emanuel
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Rahm Emanuel discusses how he would respond to coronavirus if he were still mayor of Chicago, his experience at the Lyndon…
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CAFE Insider 3/17: Extraordinary Times
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “Extraordinary Times,” Preet and Anne are joined by Lisa Monaco, who was President Obama’s chief homeland security and…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 03/12: David Plouffe
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, David Plouffe discusses the impact of coronavirus on campaigning, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the future of primaries, and more. Thank…
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CAFE Insider 3/10: Virus Lockdown & SCOTUS Showdown
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Virus Lockdown & SCOTUS Showdown,” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political news making the…
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CAFE Insider 03/05: Hany Farid
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Hany Farid discusses how he became involved in the burgeoning field of computer science. Thank you for being a member of…
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CAFE Insider 3/3: COVID-19 & Other Contagions
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID-19 & Other Contagions” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political news making the headlines…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 02/27: Cynthia Deitle
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Cynthia Deitle discusses the global response to hate crimes and how her love of storytelling connects her to her work…
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CAFE Insider 2/25: Time's Up for Weinstein & Jail for Stone
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Time’s Up for Weinstein & Jail for Stone” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 02/20: Ronan Farrow
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ronan Farrow discusses the private intelligence agency Black Cube, his reputation, and how he approaches criticism. Thank…
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CAFE Insider 2/19: "Chief Law Enforcement Officer"
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Chief Law Enforcement Officer," Preet and Anne break down the growing scandal around the politicization of the…
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CAFE Insider Programming Note, 2/18
Hi CAFE Insiders, due to the long weekend, the CAFE Insider podcast will be published tomorrow, Wednesday 2/19. Stay Tuned!
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Stay Tuned Bonus 02/13: Dan Goldman
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Dan Goldman discusses his relationshipswith Republican congressional members and staffers, plus his experience testifying…
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CAFE Insider 2/11: Presidential Payback!
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Presidential Payback!” Preet and Anne break down the aftermath of Trump’s acquittal, including: — President…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 02/06: John Dickerson
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, John Dickerson discusses some of his favorite campaign speeches and his time anchoring "Face the Nation." Thank you for…
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CAFE Insider 2/04: The Verdict
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “The Verdict,” Preet and Anne give a postmortem on the impeachment trial, including an analysis of: — Senators…
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National Security Special Bonus
In this extended Stay Tuned special bonus, national security experts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the annual worldwide threats briefing. Lisa Monaco…
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Live from NYU Bonus: "Impeachment: What to Make of It"
On Wednesday, January 29th, Preet joined CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram, Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman, and NYU Law School Dean…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 1/30: Ian Bremmer
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ian Bremmer discusses the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos and The Royal Family. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE…
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Live Bonus: Unmaking the Presidency with Susan Hennessey & Ben Wittes
Last Thursday, Preet spoke to Lawfare editors Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes at the Union Square Barnes & Noble about their latest book, "Unmaking the…
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CAFE Insider 1/28: Nuts & Bolton
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Nuts and Bolton,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest impeachment developments: — The…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 1/23: Admiral James Stavridis
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Admiral James Stavridis discusses effective leadership qualities and role models in the Greek-American community. Thank you…
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CAFE Insider 1/21: Mock Trial
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mock Trial,” hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: The appointment of House…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 1/16: J. Ann Selzer
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, J. Ann Selzer discusses whether the Iowa caucuses should be converted to a primary, security precautions, and some of the…
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CAFE Insider 1/14: "Impeached For Life"
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “'Impeached For Life,'” hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The politics…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 1/9: Jack Goldsmith
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jack Goldsmith discusses whether public servants working in the Trump administration should resign and his own experience…
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CAFE Insider 1/7: What Quds Go Wrong?
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “What Quds Go Wrong?,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The targeted…
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CAFE Insider 12/23: Town Call
Today, we're sharing the audio from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet and Anne hopped on the phone for 45 minutes and answered questions in real time from…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 12/19: Susan Glasser
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Susan Glasser discusses her professional and personal collaboration with her husband and fellow journalist, Peter Baker…
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CAFE Insider 12/17: Trial by Senate
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Trial by Senate,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The articles of…
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CAFE Insider 12/10: Abuse(s) of Power
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Abuse(s) of Power,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- House…
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CAFE Insider 12/2: Impeachment: Phase 2
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment: Phase 2,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The House…
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CAFE Insider 11/25: Impeachment Game Plan
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment Game Plan,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The House…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 11/21: Carl Bernstein
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Carl Bernstein discusses who is actually advocating for Ukraine and Fox News. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE…
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CAFE Insider 11/18: Can I Get A Witness?
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Can I Get A Witness?,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The House…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 11/14: Jill Lepore
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jill Lepore discusses Harvard Law Professor and former Faculty Dean Ronald Sullivan Jr., what we can learn today from famed…
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CAFE Insider 11/11: Impeachment: The Opening Act
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment: The Opening Act,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: --…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 11/7: Errol Morris
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Errol Morris reveals how reading the paper helped him find a subject for one of his films, the most-hated interview…
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CAFE Insider 11/4: House Rules
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “House Rules,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The impeachment…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/31: Edward Norton
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Edward Norton discusses movies, casting decisions, whether Preet would be a good film noir character, and what the O.J…
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CAFE Insider 10/28: Baghdadi Dies & Impeachment Quickens
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Baghdadi Dies & Impeachment Quickens,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest…