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Are the Midterms Safe? (with Ben Ginsberg) Aug 04, 2026

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As Republicans push the SAVE Act and President Trump continues to cast doubt on the integrity of elections, the debate over election security and voter confidence has become more polarized than ever. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by veteran Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg to discuss the state of voting rights and what can be done to strengthen confidence in American elections. This is an excerpt from the conversation.

In the full episode, they dive deeper into election issues, including President Trump’s efforts to nationalize voting, his continued fight against mail-in ballots, and whether the proposed changes will impact this year’s midterm elections. Plus: D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the criminal case against a 67-year-old Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.

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Iran: “An Extraordinarily Stupid War”? (with Ian Bremmer) Jul 30, 2026

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Are President Trump’s advisors lying to him about what’s happening with the Iran war? This week, Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and the President and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Preet to unpack the latest in Trump’s war with Iran. They discuss a potential ceasefire, whether Trump’s strategy to not back down will work, and how moral restraint comes into play on both sides…if at all.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit seeking the release of the Epstein files and the legal challenges against Trump administration initiatives that Preet would like to take on.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Bremmer discuss Trump’s White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Bremmer’s take on the future of artificial intelligence.

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Former Prosecutors Break Down New York Times Subpoenas (with Mimi Rocah) Jul 28, 2026

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Manhattan prosecutors withdrew subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters that compelled them to reveal their sources for leaks about President Trump’s Qatari jet. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by their friend and former DOJ colleague Mimi Rocah to discuss. This is an excerpt from the conversation.

In the full episode, they cover:

– Representative Jim Jordan’s criminal referral of former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department over alleged false statements; and

– Todd Blanche’s upcoming Senate confirmation vote for his nomination for attorney general.

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A Post-literate World & Tate Brothers Arrested (with Rose Horowitch) Jul 23, 2026

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Rose Horowitch, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Preet to unpack her recent article, “The End of Reading is Here.” They break down the data behind reading trends, how new technologies like generative AI have affected our reading comprehension and attention spans, and what it means to live in a post-literate world.

Then, Preet pays tribute to someone who did as much for justice as anyone he’s ever known, and he answers a listener question about the recent arrests of Andrew Tate and his brother and explains how the extradition process works.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Horowitch discuss her senior thesis on German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt.

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This Lawsuit Could Force a Full Epstein Files Release (with Katie Phang) Jul 21, 2026

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On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by lawyer and legal analyst Katie Phang. They discuss Phang’s lawsuit against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, which seeks to force the Justice Department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Listen to an excerpt from the conversation.

In the full episode, they cover Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate. Plus, Joyce and Katie discuss the fallout from President Trump’s speech about alleged fraud in the 2020 election and Katie’s approach to journalism in the Trump era.

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2026 and 2028 Elections: What to Expect (with Mark Leibovich) Jul 16, 2026

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What’s going on in Washington? Mark Leibovich, politics writer for The Atlantic, joins Preet to reflect on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, who will replace him, and why politicians might value relevance over loyalty. Plus, they look ahead at the 2026 midterm elections and what the winning presidential candidate could look like in 2028.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about Lindsey Graham’s legacy and Jared Kushner’s negotiations on behalf of the United States.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Leibovich unpack the idea that Donald Trump is an “unthoughtful” president.

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Trump Sued Himself and… Lost? Jul 14, 2026

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On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal judge’s ruling that criticized President Donald Trump and the Justice Department for colluding over the $1.776 billion slush fund and the underlying lawsuit. The judge also referred the lawyers involved to state bars for potential disciplinary action. Listen to an excerpt from the conversation.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his legacy, and the legal process to replace him in the Senate and committees;

– E. Jean Carroll’s receipt of her $5 million sexual abuse and defamation judgment in her civil case against Trump; and

– Trump’s anticipated petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the birthright citizenship decision.

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The Supreme Court’s Biggest Day of the Year (with Melissa Murray) Jul 09, 2026

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This week, Stay Tuned listeners can hear a full episode of Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance’s weekly Insider podcast. While Insider episodes are typically available only to subscribers, we’re unlocking this one for everyone. To listen to future episodes, and get 25% off the Insider membership in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, head to staytuned.substack.com/250.

In this episode, Preet and Joyce are joined by NYU Law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast Melissa Murray to break down some of the Supreme Court’s most consequential decisions from their latest term:

– Trump v. Barbara, where the Court struck down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship;

– National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, where the Court struck down a federal law limiting the amount of money political parties can spend on a political candidate;

– Trump v. Cook, where the Court prevented Trump from firing Fed Chair Lisa Cook;

– Trump v. Slaughter, where the Court allowed Trump to fire the commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission;

– Watson v. RNC, where the Court ruled that mail-in ballots that arrive a few days after Election Day can be counted; and

– West Virginia v. B.P.J., where the Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ school sports teams.

This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 30. Special thanks to the Aspen Ideas Festival, where Melissa Murray recorded the podcast.

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How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping American Government (with Leah Litman) Jul 07, 2026

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On this week’s Insider podcast, Joyce Vance speaks with Leah Litman while Preet is out. Litman is a professor at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. In this excerpt from the show, they discuss the central theme of this Supreme Court term: how the Court’s conservative majority is reshaping the balance of power between the branches of government, away from Congress and towards the judiciary and the executive.

In the full episode, they cover the Court’s major decisions on guns, immigration, and E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against President Trump.

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The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Document (with Danielle Allen & Mary Bilder) Jul 02, 2026

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What is the relevance of the Declaration of Independence today? Danielle Allen is a political philosopher and a professor at Harvard University. Mary Bilder is a historian of the American Founding Era and a professor at Boston College Law School. They join Preet for a conversation about America’s 250th anniversary and to reflect on the Declaration of Independence: what it really said, what it left out, and why we continue to debate its words so many years later.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about a swatting incident targeting Pete Buttigieg and his family. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s efforts to curb mail-in voting.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet, Allen, and Bilder discuss the Trump administration’s impact on civic education.

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