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Preet Bharara

Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.
From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Stay Tuned with Preet

Are we Sleep Walking into a War with Venezuela? Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer, former national security advisors to the president and co-hosts of “The Long Game” podcast, join Preet to discuss the escalating situation in Venezuela, including the Trump administration’s consideration of airstrikes, the possibility of targeting Nicolás Maduro, and the likelihood of a ground incursion. Plus, the latest on the Gaza peace plan and the expanding role of AI in modern conflict.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about a new law that allows senators to sue the U.S. government if it obtained their phone records and what a grand jury investigation actually does. 

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Jon discuss Trump’s meeting with Mohammed bin Salman and the lingering fallout from Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without the hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

You can now watch this episode! Head to the Stay Tuned Youtube channel and subscribe.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Are We Sleep Walking Into a War With Venezuela? (with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer)

Could the fight over the Epstein files mark a turning point for MAGA? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with President Trump over his administration’s stonewalling of the release of Epstein documents. They also react to Trump’s directive to his Justice Department to investigate Democrats over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein—while avoiding similar scrutiny of himself and his Republican allies.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down a magistrate judge’s opinion in the Comey prosecution, criticizing DOJ for possible government misconduct that could lead to dismissal of the charges.

Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. 

Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Subscribe to The Long Game podcast. 

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; CAFE Team: Celine Rohr, David Tatasciore, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.
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The Epstein Files Fight

What can the 1929 stock market crash teach us today? This week, New York Times columnist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Preet Bharara to unpack his latest book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash In Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation, drawing on eight years of research and access to never-before-seen historical documents.

Then, Preet answers your questions on the legality of potential U.S. military action in Venezuela and the history of the oath of office.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Andrew chat about a possible film adaptation of 1929 and Andrew dreamcasts the characters.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The 1929 Stock Market Crash: Can It Happen Again? (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)

Will the Supreme Court expand presidential powers once again? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the oral arguments before the Court over President Trump’s tariff policy — specifically, how much power a president has to levy tariffs under emergency-powers laws.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The wave of subpoenas issued to Trump’s political opponents by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida that could result in criminal charges alleging a “grand conspiracy” against the president; and

– The Justice Department’s response to former FBI Director Jim Comey’s motions to dismiss the criminal case against him.

Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. 

Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Subscribe to The Long Game podcast. Watch the trailer.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.
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Tariffs and Presidential Power

Can DOJ survive Trump? On a new episode of Stay Tuned, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis join Preet Bharara to discuss their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department. They speak about the politicization of DOJ under the Trump administration, how career DOJ staff are resisting or enabling the weaponization of law enforcement, and the erosion of public trust in the institution. 

Then, Preet answers listener questions about the DOJ’s response to former FBI Director Jim Comey’s motions to dismiss his criminal charges.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet, Carol, and Aaron discuss the pressure that Trump administration leaders are putting on DOJ prosecutors to pursue politically motivated cases against Trump’s rivals, including Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without the hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

Subscribe to The Long Game podcast. Watch the trailer.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

You can now watch this episode! Head to the Stay Tuned Youtube channel and subscribe.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Vanquishing Justice at DOJ (with Carol Leonnig & Aaron Davis)

Can the Trump administration invalidate pardons issued by former President Biden? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement that DOJ is reviewing Biden’s use of an autopen for pardons.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

 – President Donald Trump’s appeal of his criminal conviction in New York, in which he cites the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision; and

– The National Guard cases moving toward the Supreme Court.

Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. 

Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Subscribe to The Long Game podcast. Watch the trailer.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The Trump Doctrine of Retribution

What can we learn from the rise of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani? This week, Vox Media’s newest addition Astead Herndon joins Preet Bharara to discuss political coverage in a shifting media landscape, what today’s kitchen table issues say about American politics, and the surprising similarities between Mamdani and Trump.

Then, Preet answers your questions on whether the Speaker of the House has to swear in new members and whether the president’s subordinates are immune from prosecution.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Astead chat about the role that age plays in elections for both voters and candidates.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Elections: From Mamdani to Trump (with Astead Herndon)

Are the U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug traffickers aboard vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific legal? Law professor and legal analyst Barb McQuade joins Preet to discuss in this excerpt from the Insider podcast.

In the full episode, Preet and Barb break down President Trump’s lawsuit against the Justice Department and an appellate court’s decision to overturn an order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard in Portland, Oregon.

Joyce will be back next week. 

CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. 

Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.
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Trump Admin Ramps Up Airstrikes (with Barb McQuade)

How can we protect our democracy from President Trump’s overreach? Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a law professor at the University of Alabama, author of the popular Substack newsletter Civil Discourse, co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast, and Preet Bharara’s co-host on the CAFE Insider podcast. Now, she’s a published author. She joined Preet for a live conversation organized by the 92nd Street Y to discuss her new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. 

Then, Preet answers your questions about George Santos’s pardon and the U.S. military attacks on ships in the Caribbean.

In the bonus for Insiders, Joyce answers questions from the live audience.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Giving Up Is Unforgivable (with Joyce Vance)

Will Jim Comey succeed in seeking dismissal of his criminal charges? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the former FBI Director’s motion to dismiss his indictment citing the unlawful appointment of Lindsey Halligan as the Eastern District of Virginia’s interim U.S. Attorney. 

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce analyze Comey’s other motion to dismiss on the basis of selective and vindictive prosecution. They also share their reactions to the indictment of former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton. 

CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. 

Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.
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The Vindictiveness of Donald John Trump

John F. Harris is the co-founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Politico, where he has written about former Speaker McCarthy’s tumultuous Speakership in his “Altitude” column. Harris joins Preet to discuss why insurgent GOP Representatives ousted McCarthy last week – and what McCarthy’s fall can tell us about the state of the Republican Party. 
 
Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

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In Brief: Ousting McCarthy (with John F. Harris)

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