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A day before the release of the Mueller report, Preet participated in an event organized by the Reiss Center on Law & Security and the Latham & Watkins Forum at NYU Law School, where he is a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. The event, moderated by Ryan Goodman, the founding co-editor-in-chief of  Just Security  and a fellow NYU professor, also featured  Politico ’s Nation...

Preet and Anne address the criticisms of Bob Mueller and Bill Barr, the tricky situation Mueller faced on obstruction, and what’s next as lawmakers grapple with the report’s findings and conclusions.  REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS The Mueller Report & Barr’s comments Mueller’s report , plus the executive summaries for Volumes I and II Bill Barr’s press conference , plus the transc...

In this Insider bonus, Preet and Anne continue their discussion of the newly released Mueller report. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS The (redacted) Mueller  report Bill Barr’s  press conference , plus the  transcript  of his remarks The  1973  and  2000  Office of Legal Counsel memos regarding DOJ policy on indicting a sitting President Thanks for bei...

CAFE Insider 04/15: "Spying" & Lying Preet and Anne discuss: The arrest and indictment of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, and the likelihood that he’ll testify at Roger Stone’s trial Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony that the Justice Department would look into potential inappropriate “spying” on the Trump campaign The indictment of prominent Democratic lawyer Greg Craig who served as P...

In this bonus clip of  Stay Tuned , Bob Caro discusses why it’s important to: Ask the same question over and over again Interview people in person Shut up, and Outline Caro also talks about his writing getup. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Joseph Califano Joseph Califano, LBJ Presidential Library Lyndon B. Johnson “The American Promise,”  Lyndon Johnson’s speech to Congress , 3/15/...

CAFE Insider: Hide & Seek: Trump's Taxes, Mueller's Report 04/08/19 Preet and Anne discuss: ·       The fight to get President Trump’s tax returns What members of Mueller’s team are saying about Bill Barr’s summary of the Special Counsel’s conclusions Whether grand jury materials will be redacted from the Mueller report and the relevance of McKeever v. Barr , a ne...

Stay Tuned Bonus 4/4/19 In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Preet and Sal Khan talk about what it takes to be a good student, what makes a great teacher, and the power of the subconscious. 

Episode 19: “Justice Off-Balance” 04/01/2019 On Episode 19 of CAFE Insider , Preet and Anne discuss: The latest on making Mueller’s report public The acrimony in the House Intelligence Committee The GOP’s calls to investigate the investigators SDNY’s extortion case against Michael Avenatti Alex Jones’s deposition The Cook County State Attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case REFERENCES AND...

CAFE Insider: Don't Barr Mueller's Report Taped on 3/25/19 Preet and Anne dissect Attorney General Bill Barr’s summary of Bob Mueller’s principal conclusions and look ahead to what’s next.   REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here . Bob Mueller Preet’s blurb on Bob Mueller for the Time100 from 2018 An article from the Washington Post on the origin...

CAFE Insider: Terror, Bribery, and Rick Gates Preet and Anne discuss the New Zealand terror attacks, the college admissions scandal, and the latest news from the Special Counsel’s Office. Supplemental materials and references made in the episode: Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here . New Zealand & White Nationalism An article from the NYT on the terror attacks in Christchurch, New Zealan...

Ed Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the  Financial Times . In this bonus clip from  Stay Tuned , Luce shares some of the best advice he’s ever gotten and reflects on his earlier career as a speech writer for Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers. REFERENCES: Solipsism: the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist Bill Clinton’s 2012 s...

INSIDER SHOW NOTES 3/11: Prison, Pardons, & Hoaxes Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here . Preet and SDNY An article from the NYT from 3/11/17, “U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Says He Was Fired After Refusing to Quit” An article from the NYT on former New York State Senate majority leader Dean Skelos’ sentencing An article from the NYT on Rajat Gupta’s sentencing Manafort sentencing An articl...

In this Stay Tuned bonus, Mayor Pete talks about his favorite movie, favorite book, the influence of his parents, and the advice he’s gotten that has stood the test of time. Plus, his final conversations with his late father.  The Godfather , 1972 James Joyce’s novel,  Ulysses An  article  from  The Hill  on Senator Klobuchar’s salad comb response This episode was tap...

TITLE: TRUTH, LIES, AND NEPOTISM Pre-order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here . Join us on March 19th in NYC as we celebrate the launch of Preet's book with a live taping of Stay Tuned. Tickets and details available here . REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Michael Cohen's testimony: Michael Cohen’s testimony and text of his opening statement before the House Oversight Committee  Represent...

In this  Stay Tuned  bonus clip, Bryan Stevenson discusses his grandmother, and the lasting effect she's had on his life and work. This episode was taped on 2/21/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.

INSIDER SHOW NOTES – 2/25/19 TITLE: THE USUAL SUSPECTS We want to hear from you about Insider. Take the CAFE survey here . Join us on March 19th to celebrate the launch of Preet's book with live taping of Stay Tuned. Tickets and details available here . References and supplemental materials: The Mueller Report DOJ clarifies to NBC News that Mueller report will not be finished this week 28 CFR § 60...

"Andy McCabe's National Emergency" Supplemental materials and references made in the episode: Join Preet on March 19th at NYU’s Skirball for a live Stay Tuned show celebrating the launch of his book . "CBS This Morning" Bianna Golodryga will interview Preet, but he'll still answer your questions at the start of the show. Insiders get early access to tickets, so head to CAFE.com/tour to join us for...

In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Adam McKay discusses if a movie’s success is determined by its performance with critics or in the box office. Plus, the best advice he’s received in his career.   References: McKay’s movies: The Big Short (2015), Stepbrothers (2008) The Princess Bride (1987) Office Space (1999) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Eddie and the Cruis...

CAFE Insider: Bezos, AMI, and TMI Supplemental materials and references made in the episode: Jeff Bezos’  post  in  Medium , “No thank you, Mr. Pecker” Bezos’ hired investigator, Gavin De Becker, comments on AMI’s possible “political motive” to leak.   The extortion statute,  18 U.S.C. 875 (d) The September 2018  non-prosecution agreement  between American M...

In this bonus clip of  Stay Tuned,  Senator Harry Reid addresses:  - The rough and tumble of participating in Nevada politics - The only person who has ever physically frightened him This interview was taped on 2/1/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider. 

References made in the episode: Trump’s  claim  in a NYT interview last week that he wasn’t a target in the Mueller investigation Trump’s  interview  on CBS News’  Face the Nation Senators Blumenthal and Grassley's Special Counsel Transparency Act A Washington Post  report  on Judge Amy Berman Jackson considering a gag order in the Roger Stone case Why there’s&nb...

In this bonus clip of  Stay Tuned , David Frum talks about: Giuilani’s performance as Donald Trump’s attorney The best advice he’s ever received   This interview was taped on 1/29/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.

"Indicting Roger Stone" January 28, 2019   On this episode of the  CAFE Insider  podcast, Preet and Anne address: The arrest, charges, and other issues raised by Roger Stone’s indictment by the Special Counsel’s Office Concerns raised by Jared Kushner’s top-secret security clearance Two former prosecutors in the news: former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Senator Kamala Harr...

In this bonus clip of  Stay Tuned , Kruse and Zelizer address: ·      Political correctness and protests on college campuses, ·      Change in students’ level of engagement, ·      The advice that has best served them in their careers, ·      The qualities for effective lead...

“THE SPECIAL COUNSEL SPEAKS”  January 21, 2019 Preet and Anne address: -    The Buzzfeed story on Michael Cohen and Trump and the Special Counsel’s statement describing the report as “inaccurate.” -    The latest comments from the President’s lawyer, Rudy Giuilani, that have raised concerns about Trump and Cohen’s communications References made in the e...