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In this episode of CAFE Insider , Preet and Anne break down Attorney General Bill Barr’s assertion that DOJ has not found evidence of widespread fraud that could change the results of the election, Barr’s decision to appoint U.S. Attorney John Durham as special counsel to investigate the origins of the Russia probe, and unsealed court documents that revealed a DOJ investigation of a potential brib...

In this episode of Cyber Space , James Murray, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, speaks with John Carlin about his professional journey to lead that agency. They also discuss Murray’s work in counterterrorism post-9/11, how all government institutions can be better equipped to combat cyber crimes, and the mission of the Secret Service since its creation in 1865.  Cyber Space is the newest...

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned , Jelani Cobb, a staff writer at The New Yorker and professor at Columbia Journalism School, talks about Kamala Harris’s potential path to the presidency and the unique role that comedian Dave Chappelle plays in our current popular culture.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-t...

In this episode of CAFE Insider , “Pardons, Proof, and the Pandemic,” Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, the Trump campaign’s latest failed efforts to block vote certification in battleground states, the Supreme Court ruling that struck down New York’s COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship, and more. We hope you’re finding CAF...

In this episode of CAFE Insider , “Turn the Page,” Preet and Anne break down the GSA Administrator's letter informing President-elect Biden that the formal presidential transition process can begin, Biden’s first round of cabinet selections, the ongoing election litigation, the Trump campaign’s disavowal of controversial attorney Sidney Powell, and the extent of President Trump’s pardon powers.&nb...

In this episode of Cyber Space , David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times, discusses election security, how the government should respond to ransomware and other cyber threats, and the new HBO documentary based on Sanger’s book, “The Perfect Weapon.” Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider . Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice D...

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned , Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent at ABC News and co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” discusses her memorable 2008 interview with then-Vice President Dick Cheney, and the future of the Sunday morning talk shows.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com...

In this episode of CAFE Insider , “Sulkers & Losers,” Preet and Anne celebrate CAFE Insider’s two-year anniversary while breaking down President Trump’s decision to put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his legal efforts to contest the outcome of the election, Ronald Klain’s appointment as White House chief of staff, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s controversial speech at the Federalist Society...

On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan, who first joined the Agency in 1980, served as Director during President Obama’s second term, from March 2013 to January 2017.  He chronicles a lifetime of insight into the world of American intelligence in his new memoir, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, a...

In this bonus from the United Security podcast, John Brennan tells Ken Wainstein about the lasting influence of his parents, and what life is like as a CIA analyst.  In the full episode, Brennan speaks with Ken about his 40-year career in intelligence, the national security implications of Trump’s refusal to concede the election, and his relationship with President-elect Biden. This podcast i...

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned , Bremmer talks about the conservative media landscape and the possibility of Trump running again in 2024. Plus, he explains his fascination with puppets.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-11-12-ian-bremmer/

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. We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us a...

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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. Recorded at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 5, 2020

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the recent announcement by top intelligence officials that Russia and Iran have obtained American voter registration data. They also discuss DNI John Ratcliffe’s selective declassification of intelligence, and the sweeping indictment against six Russian intelligence officers in connection with some of the worl...

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned , chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov discusses his work with the Renew Democracy Initiative and his faith in centrism. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-29-garry-kasparov/

In this episode of CAFE Insider , “What to Expect When You’re Electing,” Preet and Anne break down Russian and Iranian efforts to influence the election, President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to poll sites, law enforcement preparations to ensure voter safety at the polls, the Supreme Court decision regarding absentee ballots in Wisconsin, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, and mo...