Stay Tuned with Preet

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How Not to Let Politics Ruin Your Friendships (with Adam Grant) Oct 15, 2026

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and New York Times best-selling author Adam Grant joins Preet to discuss his new book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World.

Preet and Grant discuss why understanding the psychology of human connection is essential to addressing some of society’s biggest challenges, including war, violence, inequality, and political division. Drawing on research and personal anecdotes, Grant explains how political differences affect much more than just friendships and why it’s important to engage with people we disagree with. Grant also shares his thoughts on making friends in adulthood. Finally, they discuss a surprising experiment that helped Palestinian and Israeli children build lasting bonds.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about the appointment of NY Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell fraternity rape investigation and the Justice Department’s antitrust investigation into White House press pool networks.

In an exclusive segment for paying subscribers, Grant shares the dangerous ways AI has seeped into his classroom. Plus, why law firm executives call him for advice.

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Intoxication & Consent in the Cornell Rape Investigation (with Mimi Rocah) Oct 13, 2026

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On this week’s episode of the Insider podcast, former Westchester County District Attorney and experienced sex crimes prosecutor Mimi Rocah joins Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance for a conversation about the Cornell rape investigation.

In a free excerpt from the show, Rocah explains how New York law treats voluntary and involuntary intoxication differently in sexual assault cases and how the distinctions come into play in the Cornell case.

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In the full episode, they discuss the challenges of investigating and prosecuting sexual assault allegations, the district attorney’s missteps in the Cornell case, and the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to take over the case.

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DOGE’S Downfall (with Michael Lewis) Oct 08, 2026

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, financial journalist and New York Times This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, financial journalist and New York Times best-selling author Michael Lewis joins Preet to discuss the unraveling of the Department of Government Efficiency, chronicled in Lewis’s new book, Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State.

Preet and Lewis make sense of what went wrong with DOGE, discussing some of the influential figures who shaped the department’s decisions, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes. They delve into how ideology drove DOGE’s mass firings and why the resulting suffering was not a coincidence, but part of the design. Finally, they examine the qualities that make some people more susceptible to corruption.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about Senator Eric Schmitt’s viral mistake during a hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith. Plus, how civic awareness and engagement is on the rise during the Trump era.

In an exclusive segment for paying subscribers, Lewis reveals a surprising indirect victim of DOGE’s agenda: fire science and wildfire prevention.

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A 10-Time SCOTUS Litigator on the Court’s Conservative Future Oct 06, 2026

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On this week’s episode of the Insider podcast, veteran Supreme Court litigator Pam Karlan joins Joyce Vance, while Preet Bharara is out. Karlan served as principal deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and as counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Today, she is a Stanford Law professor and leads the school’s Supreme Court litigation clinic.

In a free excerpt from the show, Karlan takes listeners inside the Supreme Court, sharing what she’s learned from arguing before the justices and reflecting on how the Court has changed over the past half-century.

To listen to the full conversation, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to complete episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com.

In the full episode, they preview the major cases the Supreme Court will hear this term:

– Viramontes v. Cook County & Grant v. Higgins, whether the 2nd and 14th Amendments guarantee the right to possess semiautomatic rifles such as the AR-15;

– Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota, whether Arizona can require people to prove they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote;

– Kian v. Florida, whether the 6th and 14th Amendments guarantee 12-person juries in criminal cases;

– International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v. Ferguson, whether parents have standing to challenge a state law that limits their role when their transgender children seek gender-affirming care; and

– St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, whether a state can exclude a religious school from a state funding program for violating LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination rules.

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The NYC Subway Chokehold That Divided America (with Anand Giridharadas) Oct 01, 2026

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Anand Giridharadas, writer, political analyst, and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Ink, joins Preet to discuss his new book, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City, about the NYC subway chokehold case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely.

Preet and Giridharadas examine how this case encapsulates many of the biggest problems American society faces today: homelessness, racism, mental illness, and distrust in institutions. Then, they break down why the criminal justice system is only a small fraction of the solution to these many crises. Finally, they explain how the public both humanize and dehumanize these men, and why Penny’s dehumanization of Neely was central to the criminal trial.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers a listener question about the legal challenge to President Trump’s White House press ban. Plus, Preet shares his thoughts about one of his favorite musical performances that took place at the Kennedy Center.

In the bonus for Insiders, Giridharadas explains how public reactions to Jordan Neely’s death evolved as the story gained national attention and became part of a broader debate over what his death represented.

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Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.

Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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The Press, the Polls & the Supreme Court Sep 29, 2026

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In a free excerpt from this week’s Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal judge’s order directing the Trump administration to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists after the administration revoked them. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s comments that press access to the White House is a “privilege.”

To listen to the full conversation, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to complete episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com. Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– The Supreme Court decision that blocked Missouri Republicans from using a gerrymandered map for the midterm elections; and

– The Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration can use a Department of Homeland Security database to identify noncitizens on state voter rolls.

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The Economics of Fries & Tips (with Danny Meyer) Sep 24, 2026

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Danny Meyer, renowned restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, joins Preet to discuss his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right? The Essential Journey to Scale an Enduring Culture.

Through personal stories and many metaphors, Meyer shares the most important lessons he’s learned from opening, closing, and reopening restaurants across New York City, including why it’s so important not to fear failure. Meyer also explains what drew him to hospitality in the first place and why fomenting the culture of his restaurants matters just as much, if not more, than the food being served. Finally, Meyer shares why he believes “no tax on tips” will actually widen the wage gap, and why the United States is unlikely to ever do away with tipping at restaurants.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about the Justice Department’s efforts to revive its criminal case against former FBI Director Jim Comey. Plus, Preet’s thoughts on civil disobedience.

In the bonus for Insiders, Meyer shares his takes on competitiveness and what it’s like to dine at his own restaurants.

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Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.

Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Trump’s Press Ban & Kennedy Center Demolition Plan Sep 22, 2026

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In a free excerpt from this week’s Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss President Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and the lawsuit challenging the ban.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– The legal battle over President Trump’s efforts to reshape and rename the Kennedy Center, including a judge’s recent order requiring advance notice of any renovations; and

– A Wall Street Journal report on Trump Housing Director Bill Pulte’s scrutiny of mortgages belonging to Trump rivals like Adam Schiff, as well as one key Trump ally, Todd Blanche.

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How One Liberal Outfoxes MAGA (with Jessica Tarlov) Sep 17, 2026

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Jessica Tarlov, co-host of Fox News’s The Five and Vox Media’s Raging Moderates podcast, joins Preet to discuss her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends.

Drawing on her experience as the lone liberal on The Five, Tarlov shares best practices for debating people on the opposite side of the political spectrum and why the initial goal shouldn’t be to change their mind. Tarlov also discusses how “data-based storytelling” became her argument strategy and how she determines when it’s best to stop talking and just listen. Finally, they delve into her theory that Trump supporters don’t take politics that seriously and why liberals could benefit from understanding that.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about Trump’s promise to send $5,000 checks to all American adults if Republicans keep control of Congress. Plus, what it means when a government agency asks for public comments about a new rule.

In the bonus for Insiders, Tarlov shares her predictions for the midterm elections and whether President Trump can still sway the results. Plus, who Tarlov sees as viable candidates for the 2028 presidential election.

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Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.

Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Trump’s Voting Loss, $5K Promise & a DOJ Resignation Sep 15, 2026

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In an excerpt from this week’s episode of the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court’s decision blocking President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.

To listen to the full episode, become an Insider today. You’ll get access to complete episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com. Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay tuned.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to American citizens if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections; and

– The resignation of Joe diGenova, the Justice Department prosecutor leading the probe into investigations targeting President Trump.

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