Stay Tuned with Preet

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Debating 101 (with Mehdi Hasan) Mar 16, 2023

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Mehdi Hasan, a political journalist and the host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MSNBC, has a reputation for debating guests across the political spectrum. He joined Preet live at The Strand Book Store in New York City to discuss his new book, Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking.

Plus, the Manhattan DA’s office is reportedly close to charging Donald Trump, and the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/debating-101-with-mehdi-hasan/

To attend a live taping of Up Against The Mob with Preet Bharara and Elie Honig on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:00pm ET, RSVP here: cafe.com/live

Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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CAFE Insider 3/14: The 10th Justice (with Joyce Vance & Michael Dreeben) Mar 14, 2023

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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people, in the history of the country, to have argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court.

In this sample from the show, Dreeben discusses some of the most memorable moments from his many Supreme Court oral arguments, including when Chief Justice Roberts quoted rapper Eminem and when the justices asked him whether it would be constitutional for the FBI to place tracking devices on the justices’ cars.

In the full episode, Dreeben discusses:

– The work of the Solicitor General’s office;

– How he prepares for Supreme Court oral arguments; and

– What he learned as counselor to special counsel Robert Mueller in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

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In Brief: Debating Daylight Saving (with Dan Diamond) Mar 13, 2023

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Dan Diamond is a national health reporter for the Washington Post. He’s written extensively on the debate about whether to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Preet speaks with Diamond about the tug of war on Capitol Hill to pass legislation and why not all states are on the same page about what to do.

Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

References & Supplemental Materials:

Dan Diamond, “Permanent daylight saving time: The clock is ticking in Congress,” The Washington Post, 3/9/23
David Prerau“Seize the Daylight,” Basic Books, 2006

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Gambling on the Economy (with Zanny Minton Beddoes) Mar 09, 2023

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Zanny Minton Beddoes has been editor-in-chief of The Economist since 2015. She joined the international weekly publication in 1994 as its emerging markets correspondent. In 2018, Beddoes was ranked among Forbes’ 100 most powerful women in the world. She joins Preet to discuss the state of U.S.-China relations, whether AI technology should be regulated, and an unexpected silver lining of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Plus, the possibility that Mike Pence evades testifying in the Justice Department’s January 6th investigation, and a brief explainer on federal grand juries.

Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Beddoes discuss domestic UK politics and a recent Economist cover story on new drugs that promise to end the world obesity epidemic. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/gambling-on-the-economy-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/

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Up Against The Mob: It’s Shangri-La Up There Mar 08, 2023

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Springfield, Massachusetts, 2003. Mob boss Alfonso “Big Al'' Bruno is shot dead in a parking lot, shocking the community. How does an “untouchable” man get killed?

This is Up Against The Mob: The Springfield Crew. Host Elie Honig takes you inside the notorious Genovese crime family and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan where prosecutors are hard at work, trying to dismantle organized crime.

New episodes drop every Wednesday starting March 1st. Head to the Up Against The Mob feed now to listen to episode 2.

Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Hosted by @eliehonig. Follow us on Twitter.

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CAFE Insider 3/7: Will SCOTUS Strike Down Student Loan Forgiveness? Mar 08, 2023

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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The court filing by the Department of Justice in which prosecutors argued that former President Donald Trump is not entitled to immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from January 6; and

– Trump’s court battle to shield former Vice President Mike Pence from complying with a subpoena issued by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the January 6 investigation.

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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer

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In Brief: The Unconventional Wisdom on Jimmy Carter (with Jonathan Alter) Mar 06, 2023

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Veteran journalist Jonathan Alter is a contributing correspondent to NBC and the author of a biography of President Jimmy Carter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life.” In light of the news that Carter has entered hospice care in Georgia, Preet speaks with Alter about Carter’s presidency, his life, and his legacy.

Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

References & Supplemental Materials:

Jonathan Alter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life,” Simon & Schuster, 2020

Alter, “The Conventional Wisdom About Jimmy Carter Is Wrong,” New Republic, 2/23/23

Hostages, HBO

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On Social Media and Self Delusion (with Jia Tolentino) Mar 02, 2023

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Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the bestselling author of 2019’s “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self Delusion.” At age 34, she has quickly become one of the most celebrated essayists and cultural critics of her generation. Tolentino joins Preet to discuss the incentive structure behind social media companies, how becoming a mother has affirmed her belief in abortion rights, and how the current economic environment is affecting online journalism.

Plus, what did Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, mean when she said charging decisions were “imminent” in connection with Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election results? And what does the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard really mean?

Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Tolentino discusses her experience on a reality television show as a teenager — and how it has impacted her views as a writer and critic. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/on-social-media-and-self-delusion-with-jia-tolentino/

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CAFE Insider 2/28: Is the Fulton County Foreperson Undermining the DA’s Case? Mar 01, 2023

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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the public statements made by the foreperson of the Fulton County, Georgia special purpose grand jury, which conducted an investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Did the grand jury recommend that the district attorney bring charges against Trump? Did the foreperson’s statements violate the judge’s instructions or criminal statutes? And will her comments undermine the district attorney’s case?

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The potential charges that the Fulton County District Attorney might bring against Trump and his associates for allegedly interfering in the election; and

– The Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of cases with major implications for the tech industry and social media companies.

Follow Up Against The Mob and listen to Episode 1 on Wednesday, March 1.

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In Brief: The Fate of the Death Penalty (with Sadie Gurman) Feb 27, 2023

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Preet speaks with Sadie Gurman, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal covering the Department of Justice, about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s approach to death penalty cases.

Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

References & Supplemental Materials:

Sadie Gurman, “Merrick Garland Raises the Bar for Death Penalty,” Wall Street Journal, 2/17/23

Benjamin Weiser, “Suspect in Bike Path Killing Faces First Death Penalty Trial Under Biden,” New York Times, 1/7/23

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