Stay Tuned with Preet

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Is China Beating Us? (with Evan Osnos) May 21, 2026

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What did the Trump-Xi summit reveal about the future of global power? On a new episode of Stay Tuned, New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos joins Preet Bharara just after returning from Beijing, where he covered the Trump-Xi summit and the rapidly evolving relationship between the United States and China. They discuss Trump and Xi’s contrasting leadership styles, Taiwan, NATO, America’s standing in the world, and the growing race between the U.S. and China to shape the future of artificial intelligence. The conversation also explores what AI could mean for journalism, creativity, and human originality itself.

Then, Preet shares some reflections from the Bruce Springsteen Tour.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Evan continue their conversation with a discussion about billionaires, political power, and why Americans remain both skeptical of wealth and deeply aspirational about success.

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Trump's Revenge Fund May 19, 2026

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Will taxpayers be forced to fund President Trump’s “revenge tour”? On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the legality of the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion DOJ settlement fund to compensate January 6 defendants and allies the administration claims were victims of “weaponization.”

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– Allegations that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked to recuse from Trump matters at the Justice Department;

– A DOJ lawsuit seeking to block a D.C. Bar ethics investigation into Jeffrey Clark and other Trump administration lawyers; and

– A federal judge’s criticism of the Justice Department for allegedly lying to the court.

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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Senior Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; CAFE Team: Celine Rohr, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.

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Anger, Corruption & Trump’s America (with George Packer) May 14, 2026

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George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers politics, foreign affairs, and culture. He joins Preet to discuss President Trump’s enduring effect on the American mind, the future of the Democratic Party, and why Congress has become more performance than politics.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about malicious prosecution and the meaning of the phrase “eighty-six.”

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Packer examine the prevailing personality trait among members of Congress, the public’s role in shaping our political environment, and why we’re experiencing national cognitive decline.

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The Abortion Pill on SCOTUS’s Shadow Docket (with Mary Ziegler) May 12, 2026

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Will the Supreme Court restrict access to abortion pills nationwide? On this week’s Insider podcast, UC Davis law professor and reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegler joins Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance to break down the case challenging telehealth access to Mifepristone, and what it means for the future of abortion care in the United States.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent ruling preventing ICE from detaining undocumented immigrants without bond hearings.

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The Shadow Docket, #MeToo, and the Power of Reporting (with Jodi Kantor) May 07, 2026

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Jodi Kantor, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist, joins Preet to discuss her recent expose on the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket,” documenting its origin story, dynamics among the justices, and the implications of Court secrecy on democracy. They also discuss the legacy of her seminal reporting on the #MeToo Movement and the future of work.

Then, Preet answers a listener question about “8647” products on Amazon and shares his thoughts on Aziz Ansari’s Kash Patel impression on SNL.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Kantor discuss how to build a fulfilling career, the importance of teachers, and why a good boss can make all the difference.

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Is the Voting Rights Act Dead? (with Janai Nelson) May 05, 2026

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Is the Voting Rights Act dead? On this week’s Insider podcast, Joyce Vance speaks with President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund, Janai Nelson, while Preet is out. They break down the Supreme Court’s decision in a major voting rights case, Louisiana v. Callais, which Nelson argued before the Court, and what the ruling means for the future of the Voting Rights Act.

In the full episode, Joyce and Janai delve into the preparation and process of arguing a case before the Supreme Court. Plus, what Supreme Court reform could look like and whether Congress will help reestablish the Voting Rights Act.

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WHCD, the Media, and Covering Trump (with Ben Smith) Apr 30, 2026

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Ben Smith, the former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News and co-founder of Semafor, joins Preet to discuss today’s media industry, covering the news, and his latest venture.
Then, Preet answers listener questions on preemptive pardons, paternity leave for the Vice President, and…his favorite potatoes.
In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Smith discuss the decline of thoughtfulness, parent-child competition, and the trouble with wanting to be liked.
Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.
Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.
You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe.
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 Goes After Civil Rights Groups Apr 28, 2026

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Why is a civil rights organization being accused of funding white supremacist groups? On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Justice Department’s 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Topics covered in the full episode include:

– The apparent attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner and the charges filed; and

– DOJ’s decision to drop the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Today’s Terrorism Threats: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (with Rebecca Weiner) Apr 23, 2026

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How has the threat landscape changed in recent years? On a new episode of Stay Tuned, Rebecca Weiner, the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism, joins Preet Bharara to discuss the evolving nature of terrorism and targeted violence—from ISIS and Iran-linked plotting to grievance-fueled attacks and online radicalization. They explore what Weiner calls an “everything, everywhere, all at once” threat environment and how law enforcement is adapting to increasingly fast-moving and unpredictable risks.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about state laws required to fill Congressional vacancies, what options exist for reforming presidential pardon powers, and Supreme Court reform.

In the bonus for Insiders, Weiner reflects on the personal roots of her career in national security and shares her advice for young people considering a path in public service.

Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without the hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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

You can now watch this episode! Head to the Stay Tuned Youtube channel and subscribe.

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 v. the Courts v. Congress. Who Will Win? Apr 22, 2026

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On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal appeals court decision halting district court Judge James Boasberg’s criminal contempt probe over the Trump administration’s Alien Enemies Act deportations.

This segment is available for free to listeners of Stay Tuned. To hear the full episode, become a member at ⁠cafe.com/insider⁠ or ⁠staytuned.substack.com/subscribe⁠. You’ll also get access to other exclusive content.

Topics covered in the full episode include:

– The Trump administration’s efforts to overturn Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction and the seditious conspiracy convictions of January 6th rioters;

– House Democrats’ articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; and

– The legal fight over construction of President Trump’s new White House ballroom.

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