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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...

Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at  letters@CAFE.com

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...

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.

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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...

In this episode of Cyber Space , Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, joins John Carlin to discuss her pathbreaking 40-year career in intelligence, her experience briefing five of the last six U.S. presidents, and why she decided to resign under President Trump.  Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider . Every other Friday, John Carl...

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.

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned , historian Jon Meacham tells the story behind Robert F. Kennedy’s remarkable speech delivered in the immediate aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s killing.  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-10-22-jon-meacham/

In this episode of CAFE Insider , “October Surprise(s)?” 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; Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan...

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein offer an update on the 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 the White House COVID-19 cluster and break down the extradition of the “ISIS Beatles” to face trial in the United Stat...

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.

Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com.

In this Bonus from Stay Tuned , Bob Bauer (who reportedly played President Trump on Biden’s debate prep team) shares his observations of the first presidential debate, and Jack Goldsmith offers his concerns about the line of presidential succession.  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...