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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 Baines Johnson library, his cursing, and more. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 counterterrorism advisor. Drawing on her experience battling pandemics, Lisa provides valuable perspective on the response to the crisis, and helps Preet and Anne break down all of the important issues, including: — The administration’s pr...

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 you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 headlines, including:  — The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on the first abortion case to come before the Court since Trump’s appointment of two new conservative justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The case, June Medical Ser...

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 the CAFE Insider community.

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, including:  — The Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus, and the dangers associated with the politicization of a public health crisis.  — President Trump’s announcement that he is once again nominating Rep. John...

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. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 news making the headlines, including: — Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on two of the five charges he faced in New York — and what his guilty verdict means for sex crimes prosecutions in the #MeToo era.   — Roger Stone’s sentence...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Ronan Farrow discusses the private intelligence agency Black Cube, his reputation, and how he approaches criticism. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES: Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes Monologue, NBC , 1/5/2020 Samuel Gibbs, “Miley Cyrus: Social Media is Worse Than Drugs,” Guardian , 9/1/2014

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 Justice Department under Attorney General Bill Barr’s leadership, including: — Barr’s interview with ABC News, in which he defends his handling of the Roger Stone sentencing and says that President Trump’s tweets make it “impossible” to do his...

Hi CAFE Insiders, due to the long weekend, the CAFE Insider podcast will be published tomorrow, Wednesday 2/19. Stay Tuned!

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Dan Goldman discusses his relationshipswith Republican congressional members and staffers, plus his experience testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Presidential Payback!” Preet and Anne break down the aftermath of Trump’s acquittal, including: — President Trump’s sudden dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and Ambassador Sondland, two witnesses who testified in the House impeachment hearings. — Attorney General Bill Barr’s internal DOJ memo, which outlines a new policy that would require his pe...

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 being a member of the CAFE Insider community. POLITICAL SPEECHES Clip : Mario Cuomo 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, C-SPAN, 7/16/84 Clip : Ronald Reagan’s 1976 Presidential Endorsement Speech, C-SPAN, 8/19/76 Clip : P...

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 Alexander and Murkowski’s justifications for their votes that prevented witnesses and effectively ended the trial —The Q & A section of the trial: Chief Justice Roberts’ role as a “potted plant,” Elizabeth Warren’s controversial...

In this extended Stay Tuned special bonus, national security experts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the annual worldwide threats briefing. Lisa Monaco served as Advisor to President Obama for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2013-2017. A former federal prosecutor, Monaco spent 15 years in the Justice Department in various DOJ and FBI leadership positions—including Counsel to and...

On Wednesday, January 29th, Preet joined CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram, Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman, and NYU Law School Dean Trevor Morrison to discuss the latest developments in the impeachment proceedings. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 Insider community.

Last Thursday, Preet spoke to Lawfare editors Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes at the Union Square Barnes & Noble about their latest book, "Unmaking the Presidency." The book : Unmaking the Presidency , Jan 2020 Preet's review of the book in Airmail , 1/25/20 Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 recent bombshell revelations that John Bolton wrote about President Trump’s attempted quid pro quo in his yet-to-be-published book, and the impact that will have on the rest of the trial. — The action on the floor of the Senate: Adam Schiff’s...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Admiral James Stavridis discusses effective leadership qualities and role models in the Greek-American community. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

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 managers who’ll be prosecuting the case, and the president’s “all-star” defense team, which includes Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr. The trial rules proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, which Democrats argue give a he...

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 gratifying parts of her work. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

In this episode of the  CAFE Insider  podcast, “'Impeached For Life,'” hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The politics at play in the impeachment trial of President Trump, expected to begin next week, and the role of Chief Justice John Roberts, who will preside over the proceedings -- The shifting justifications the Trump administration has given...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Jack Goldsmith discusses whether public servants working in the Trump administration should resign and his own experience with resignation. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.