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The Battle Over Jack Smith’s Report Jan 07, 2025

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Why did Judge Aileen Cannon prohibit the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report about his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Cannon’s order and Trump’s request for the report to not be made public.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– Trump’s upcoming sentencing for his Manhattan conviction, and the judge’s recent order revealing he will not sentence Trump to prison time;

– The terror attack in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck through a crowd celebrating the new year, and the investigation into law enforcement failures and the driver’s ties to terrorist groups.

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Litigating Immigration (with Joyce Vance and Lee Gelernt) Jan 06, 2025

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President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring sweeping changes to immigration policy – mass deportations, revoking birthright citizenship and asylum protections, and more – and has suggested he will deploy the military to carry out his plans. Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, litigated several high-profile immigration cases during the first Trump administration. Gelernt joins Joyce Vance to discuss the potential legal fallout when Trump retakes the White House.

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The Gray Area: Is America collapsing like ancient Rome? Dec 26, 2024

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The CAFE team is taking a break from our usual programming this week to share another show we think you might like.

It’s a show called “The Gray Area,” hosted by Sean Illing, that explores issues across culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas, all through a philosophical lens.

In the episode we’re about to share, Sean Illing and his guest, historian Edward Watts, discuss how America today feels a lot like ancient Rome…right before its empire collapsed.

We hope you enjoy their conversation. You can listen to more of the show here.

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The Formula for Happiness (with Dr. Laurie Santos) Dec 19, 2024

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What does it take to be happy? Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, where she teaches “Psychology and the Good Life.” She’s also host of the podcast, “The Happiness Lab.” Dr. Santos joins Preet to discuss:

The definition of happiness and how to maximize it
The parenting paradox
How job crafting can bring purpose to any career
Self-care vs caring for others
Practicing gratitude
The health effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection
The relationship between religion and happiness
Why negative emotions are necessary

Plus, Preet shares his new year’s resolutions, his favorite Stay Tuned episode of the year, and whether Liz Cheney will have to invoke the Speech or Debate clause.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/laurie-santos-happiness/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Drone On Dec 18, 2024

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Why did ABC News settle the defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump? And if the case had gone to trial, what might cross-examination of ABC host George Stephanopoulos have looked like? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the settlement in an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further analyze the settlement. They also discuss:

– FBI Director Chris Wray’s announcement that he would resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term; and

– A New York judge’s rejection of Trump’s effort to overturn his Manhattan conviction due to presidential immunity.

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Historical Optimists vs Hysterical Pessimists (with Tina Brown) Dec 16, 2024

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Tina Brown joins Stay Tuned as a special guest host to interview Preet. They discuss Preet’s thoughts on this moment in our country’s history, his professional trajectory, and what causes some billionaires to break bad.

Tina Brown is an award-winning journalist, editor, and author who recently launched her new Substack, Fresh Hell, which gives her weekly take on politics, media, and culture. She was previously editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and founder of The Daily Beast.

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Chris Wray & America's Unwinding (with George Packer) Dec 12, 2024

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George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Packer joins Preet to discuss his latest article, The End of Democratic Delusions, and what the 2024 election reveals about the future of American democracy and the Democratic party.

Plus, could Donald Trump have members of the Jan 6 Committee arrested? And, what will Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI Director mean for the role’s 10-year term?

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-pendulum-always-swings-back-with-george-packer/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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CAFE Insider Sample 12/10: Preemptive Pardons, Mangione, & Trans Rights Dec 11, 2024

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Will President Joe Biden preemptively pardon people on the so-called Trump enemies list? In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the balance of considerations involved.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further explore potential preemptive pardons. They also discuss the arrest of and charges against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the Supreme Court oral arguments in a case challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway.

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The Battle for the Pentagon (with Michèle Flournoy) Dec 06, 2024

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Michèle Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under President Obama, joins Preet to explore President-elect Donald Trump's vision for reshaping the Department of Defense. From Trump's contentious nomination of Pete Hegseth to DOGE's ambitious plan to cut the Pentagon's $886 billion budget, the conversation delves into the sweeping changes that could redefine U.S. defense policy.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/nominees-budgets-and-defense-policy-under-trump-with-michele-flournoy

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Mind Over Brain Rot (with Sam Harris) Dec 05, 2024

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Sam Harris is a philosopher, neuroscientist, and the host of the Making Sense podcast. He joins Preet to discuss political debate in the Trump era, the end of identity politics, and the morality of the Hunter Biden pardon.

Plus, could Trump fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell? What does Preet think about Kash Patel? And how might Trump use the Vacancies Act?

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/politics-brain-rot-with-sam-harris/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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