Stay Tuned with Preet

In this episode of CAFE Insider, “State of Denial,” Preet and Anne break down the presidential election and the related litigation, Attorney General Bill Barr’s controversial memo authorizing federal prosecutors to investigate voter fraud before the election results are certified, Trump’s firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and more. To listen to the full episode for free, sign up to receive a...

On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, “Election Debrief,” Preet is joined by the CAFE host team to break down a stressful election night and discuss what we’re likely to see in the coming days and weeks.  Anne Milgram, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, served as New Jersey’s Attorney General from 2007 to 2010.  John Carlin, host of CAFE’s Cyber Space podcast, served as Assistant Attorne...

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In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein weigh in on DNI John Ratcliffe’s selective declassification of intelligence, including “unverified intelligence” regarding Hillary Clinton.  In the full episode, Lisa and Ken offer an update on ongoing threats to election security, including the recent announcement by top intelligence officials that Russia and Iran have...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Our Next Move,” Preet is joined by chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov to talk about the impending U.S. presidential election, President Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin, and how humor can be used to process dark political moments.   For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/our-next-mo...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the Supreme Court decision regarding absentee ballots in Wisconsin and law enforcement preparations to ensure voter safety at the polls.   In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Russian and Iranian efforts to influence the election, President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to poll sites, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Cour...

In this sample of the Cyber Space podcast, Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, speaks with John Carlin about her experience delivering intelligence briefings to five of the last six U.S. presidents, and why she felt she had to resign under President Trump.  In the full episode, Gordon also discusses her pathbreaking 40-year career in intelligence, and the cur...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Ignorance and Power,” Preet answers listener questions about whether President Trump can legally destroy records during the transition period and whether he can issue pardons in secret. Then, Preet is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to talk through this historical moment in presidential politics, the importance of decency, and his new p...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the multitude of questions raised by the controversial New York Post article that sought to implicate Vice President Joe Biden in corruption related to a Ukrainian energy firm linked to Hunter Biden.   In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in...

In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the extradition of two ISIS militants to face trial in the United States.  In the full episode, Lisa and Ken offer an update on ongoing threats to election security, including a recent DHS assessment calling Russia the “primary covert influence actor.” They also discuss the national security implications of t...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Post-Trump Clean-Up,” Preet answers listener questions about the hypothetical pardoning of President Trump, the presidential native-born citizen requirement, and the process for impeaching a Supreme Court Justice. Then, Preet is joined by legal scholars Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith, authors of After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency, to discuss their i...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s involvement in the Trump administration’s child separation policy at the US-Mexico border.   In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the vice presidential debate, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whit...

In this episode of Cyber Space, Shawn Henry, president of CrowdStrike, one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms, joins John Carlin to discuss election security, the threat of disinformation campaigns, and how cyber attacks have evolved over the last decade. Henry, who joined Crowdstrike in 2012 after a 24 year career in the FBI also discusses how he became involved in trying to solve the mystery...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Can Trump Steal The Election?” Preet is joined by Marc Elias, the Democrat’s top election lawyer and the person responsible for overseeing the Biden campaign’s state-by-state legal war room. Elias gives Preet the full rundown on voting: the facts on mail-in ballots, the current legal battles over voting rights all around the country, and the various ways that...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak among GOP Senators on the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, safety measures in place for the forthcoming vice presidential debate, and the presidential line of succession. In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the latest in President Trump’s battle again...

In this special episode of Stay Tuned, “Educating America,” former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram interviews former U.S. Education Secretary, John King Jr., who served in the Obama administration. King now runs The Education Trust, a national nonprofit that seeks to close the education gap in America. They discuss school reopenings across the country, the impact...

In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the CIA’s secret assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top aides are likely directing election disinformation efforts.  In the full episode, Lisa and Ken give a comprehensive election intelligence update and discuss the Justice Department’s labeling of New York City, Portland, and Seattle as a...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “The Debate From Hell,” Errol Louis, NY1 anchor and political analyst, joins Preet for a discussion about the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. They reflect on the tactics of the two nominees, and the event’s format, which drew much frustration and well-deserved criticism. Louis, who is one of New York’s most influential voices in n...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the bombshell New York Times report exposing President Trump’s tax returns extending over two decades. In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss President Trump’s nomination of 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the politics of the forth...

In this episode, Kara Swisher, the prominent technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, joins Carlin to breakdown the dangers of social media, the challenge of maintaining privacy, and whether the biggest tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are too big. Swisher opens up about using TikTok on a burner phone, and why we need more voices like Senator Elizabeth Warren’s on Capitol Hill.  In...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “RBG & The Mountains She Moved,” Preet answers listener questions about DOJ’s recent designation of “anarchist” cities, Attorney General Barr’s diminution of line prosecutors, and whether Supreme Court justices will recuse themselves from the expected presidential election litigation.  Then, Melissa Murray, NYU Professor of Law & Faculty Director of the Birnba...

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the ensuing political battle over filling the vacant SCOTUS seat, and more.  The paywall has been taken down on this episode so everyone can understand and appreciate the significance of RBG’s life and the coming confirmation fight. Preet and Anne will continue to cove...

In this sample from the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who recently awoke from a medically-induced coma.  In the full episode, Lisa and Ken continue their discussion about Navalny and the geopolitical implications of his poisoning, from potential U.S. sanctions to possib...

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “What's Eating Us,” Preet answers listener questions about the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe. He also shares some wisdom from author and past Stay Tuned guest Isabel Wilkerson. Then, restaurateur and founder of Momofuku, David Chang, joins Preet for a co...

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne break down the DOJ’s decision to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation lawsuit brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. In the full episode, Preet and Anne discuss the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe, the 11th Circuit Court of A...