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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned , Susan Hennessey explains how Lawfare got its name, if Trump is making the office of the presidency stronger, why she’s still optimistic about the future, and more. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Scandal Survey: Donald, Brett, Andy, Felicity," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The reporting about a potential indictment of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe -- Concerns raised by spending at President Trump’s hotels -- Actress Felicity Huffman’s 14-day jail sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal -- A New Y...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman discusses the challenges of firefighting in New York City, the aftermath of 9/11, and her work with the Monumental Women campaign. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.  REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS The Monumental Women Campaign

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "DOJ, KSM, OLC," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The Justice Department’s reported antitrust inquiry into four automakers’ agreement with California to adhere to stricter auto emissions standards than the levels required by federal law and sought by the Trump administration. -- The protracted prosecution of 911 mastermind Khalid Shei...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , George Packer discusses deckle edge paper, the taboo of former officials criticizing a sitting President, and the role of political ideology today. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.  REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS George Will  interview  on  Stay Tuned "Trump attacks Obama for statement on shootings,"...

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The Inspector General’s report concluding that former FBI Director James Comey violated bureau policy by disclosing memos documenting his interactions with President Trump -- The New York Times report that the Justice Department is close to deciding whether to charge form...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Senator Michael Bennet discusses partisanship in the Senate, why he doesn't support free college or loan forgiveness, where Vice President Joe Biden is wrong, and NASCAR Jesus.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. 

Today, we're sharing the audio from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 40 minutes and answered questions in real time from randomly selected members of the CAFE Insider community. In a wide-ranging Q&A, Preet addressed deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the rule of law, the 2020 election, his favorite lawyer joke, and even the next Bharara family vacation spot...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Harvard political philosophy professor Michael Sandel discusses the global hunger for debate, his celebrity status in China, and why he calls for progressive patriotism. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. 

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Prosecutor v. Prosecutor," Preet and Anne discuss: -- The New York City medical examiner’s announcement on Friday that Jeffrey Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging; -- U.S. Attorney William McSwain’s statement blaming the shooting of police officers in Philadelphia on District Attorney Larry Krasner and accusing him of fostering a “c...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Waldman discusses the myth of voter fraud, gerrymandering, and his time as a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton. • Brennan Center for Justice Report : “The Truth About Voter Fraud” • President Trump’s tweet claiming that millions of people illegally voted in the 2016 presidential election, 11/27/2016 • “The Voter-Fraud Myth,” New Yorker , 10/29/2012...

In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “The Death of Jeffrey Epstein” is now available. Preet and Anne break down: The apparent suicide of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein Unlawful termination lawsuits filed by two former FBI officials, Andrew McCabe and Peter Strzok ICE raids at Mississippi food processing plants that swept up hundreds of undocumented workers REFERENCES & S...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Miliband discusses Prime Minister’s Questions, Oxford, his time in politics, his definition of Justice, China, and more. Prime Minister's Questions News  Overview , Parliament History  of British Parliament "Why have so many prime ministers gone to Oxford University?"  BBC News , 10/05/2016 "Labour lost election because voters tur...

In this latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Ending Gun Violence," Preet and Anne focus on: The two tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that left 31 people dead and dozens injured, reviving calls for stricter gun laws. The California bill that would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to appear on the State’s 2020 primary ballot.  T...

In this  Stay Tuned  bonus clip, Michael Morell discusses classification of information, how FISA oversight works, and more.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Testimony Aftermath," Preet and Anne discuss: The disagreement among lawmakers on how to proceed after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s marathon congressional testimony last week. President Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas—who had a fiery performance during Robert Mueller’s testimony—to replace Dire...

In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Anne continue their analysis of Mueller’s public testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on Wednesday, July 24th.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS “President George W. Bush introduces Robert Mueller,” C-SPAN , 7/5/01 “Robert Mueller Testifies Before Two House Commit...

On this episode of CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Time, At Last," Preet and Anne focus on: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s highly anticipated testimony on Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees. Newly unsealed documents in SDNY’s now-concluded hush money investigation into Michael Cohen that potentially implicate the President and his former aide Hope Hicks in vio...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , George Will discusses how he and Elizabeth Warren differ, a President’s relationship with the public, the prospects for a third party challenger, his thoughts on Senator Ted Cruz, and more. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein,” Preet and Anne discuss: The resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta The latest on the Epstein case, including bail arguments Reasons for delaying Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony Trump’s tweets targeting democratic congresswomen The administration’s announcement on the 2020 Census  We hope you’re enjoying CAFE...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Julián Castro discusses his campaign strategy, the prospects for immigration reform in a Republican-controlled Senate, Castro's favorite Godfather movie, and more.  Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

In today's episode of CAFE Insider , “Epstein & Con(Census),” Preet and Anne break down: The sex trafficking case brought by SDNY prosecutors against disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein who stands accused of sexually exploiting and abusing dozens of underage girls over a course of many years President Trump’s insistence on adding the citizenship question to the 2020 Census, despite the Supre...

In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Heidi Schreck discusses the last time an amendment was ratified, historical crushes, her mother’s reaction to her play, and interpreting parental advice. Plus, Preet shares what his dad thought of his book, "Doing Justice." The bonus also features clips from Schreck’s play,  What the Constitution Means to Me , and a compilation of  Stay Tuned &n...

In this episode of CAFE Insider , Preet and Anne focus on: The majority opinion and the dissent in the Supreme Court’s recently decided Flowers v. Mississippi   The dos and don’ts of jury selection Their own courtroom war stories REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FLOWERS V. MISSISSIPPI Flowers v. Mississippi (2019), Oyez Audio: The oral arguments in Flowers , C-SPAN , 3/20/19 “Excl...

In this clip from  Stay Tuned , Rachel Barkow discusses penal populism, the possibility of a pardon for Navy Seal Ed Gallagher, Justice Scalia’s judicial philosophy, why good writing matters for Supreme Court Justices, and cameras in the courtroom. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.  REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ED GALLAGHER “Trump May Be Preparing Par...