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How does the U.S. government secure our digital infrastructure and fight cyber-criminals? Specifically, how are trade policy, export control, and prosecutions deployed to protect US national security? On March 15, John Carlin moderated a special talk that explored these questions. John recently served as the Acting Deputy Attorney General in the Biden Administration. Before he took on that positio...

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Preet and Joyce are joined by Barb McQuade, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, for part two of a discussion about the expected indictment of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan DA’s office. They discuss the House GOP’s calls on Bragg to testify before Congress, the issues that might arise when a jury is empaneled, and the potential precedent that a Trump indi...

Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.

The Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, has been a critical tool for prosecuting all ranks of mafia associates—up to the bosses of the infamous crime families. But how exactly does it work? What’s the burden of proof under RICO? And is the law, perhaps, overly broad? Elie Honig digs into the complexities of RICO with Up Against the Mob senior producer Matthew Billy.&nbs...

During the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the culture and aesthetics of American banks. In Backstage, they reflect on how they have contextualized banking throughout their lives.  “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.

Former President Donald Trump appears to be on the verge of being indicted for his alleged involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Preet and Joyce are committed to bringing you the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of this story. Since the news is quickly developing, we will bring you more later this week — once we know more. Ask your friends and family to join you in the c...

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While most popular mob stories tend to take place in big cities like New York and Chicago, the power of small-town mobs can’t be underestimated—like in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this episode, Elie Honig speaks with journalist and historian Russell Shorto, the author of Smalltime: The Story of My Family and the Mob. They discuss the big time influence of the small-town Mafia.   This...

During the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed four pioneering women journalists. In Backstage, they reflect on the barriers they have faced as women historians.  “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people, in the history of the country, to have argued over 100 cases before the Supreme C...

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Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. To access the full written version of Barb's note, head to CAFE.com.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned , Preet and Beddoes discuss domestic UK politics and a recent Economist cover story on new drugs that promise to end the global obesity epidemic. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brou...

Illegal sports gambling and the Mafia have gone hand in hand for more than a century. There wasn’t a bookie in Springfield more respected by the local mob chieftains than Lou “The Shoe” Santos. Lou, a close friend of Anthony Arillotta who was respected by local boss Al Bruno for his earning ability, skirts death by the skin of his teeth.  This is part of a series of exclusive CAFE Insider bon...

During the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed American debates over waste. In Backstage, they talk about their early memories of recycling and the environmental movement.  “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member. For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/no...

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program; – The court filing by the Department of Justice in which prosecutors argued that former President Donald Trump is not entitled to immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from January 6; and – Trump’s court battle to shield former Vice Presid...

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Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.

In this bonus from Stay Tuned , New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino discusses her experience on a reality television show as a teenager — and how it has impacted her views as a writer and critic.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. S...

Before Anthony Arillotta joined the ranks of the Mafia, he was stirring up trouble on the streets of Springfield, Massachusetts. He first served prison time when he was just 21 years old — and it set him up for a life of crime. Arillotta talks about his experience in prison, the lessons he learned, and the connections he made. This is the first in a series of exclusive CAFE Insider bonus episodes...

During the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed three American women who fought against discrimination to secure justice. In Backstage, they talk about their own experiences with gender discrimination as History professors.  “Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member. For references & supple...

On the CAFE Insider docket this week: – The public statements made by the foreperson of the Fulton County, Georgia grand jury that conducted an investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, and the implications for the district attorney’s case; – The potential charges that the Fulton County District Attorney might bring against Trump and his associates for...

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