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CAFE Insider 8/9: Mar-a-Lago Search Aug 09, 2022

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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that FBI agents executed a search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. The search reportedly pertains to the Department of Justice’s investigation into whether the former President mishandled classified documents. Did Attorney General Merrick Garland approve the search? What special considerations go into an investigation into a former president? And what is the likelihood that Trump faces charges?

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Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Department of Justice’s investigation into Trump, try the CAFE Insider membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to future episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.

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Battle for the Ballot (with Franita Tolson) Aug 04, 2022

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In June, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could deliver a huge blow to voting rights. The case, Moore v. Harper,could affirm the little-known “independent state legislature doctrine”— and could have dire consequences for democracy. Franita Tolson, a constitutional law professor at USC and an election law expert, is working to make it easier for people to vote. She and Preet break down the threat of voter suppression, and what to expect for the midterms.

Plus, Preet breaks down the many considerations that DOJ would need to weigh before indicting Donald Trump.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, they discuss felony disenfranchisement, the prospect of mandatory voting, and teaching constitutional law in the age of this particularly politicized Supreme Court. 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/battle-for-the-ballot-with-franita-tolson/

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

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CAFE Insider Sample 8/2: DOJ Targets Trump Aug 02, 2022

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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that the Department of Justice is reportedly investigating former President Donald Trump’s role in the attack at the Capitol and other efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. What steps might prosecutors need to take before bringing charges against Trump?

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The reported cooperation of key January 6th witnesses, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and former DOJ official Ken Klukowski, with DOJ’s investigation;

– The missing January 6th text messages from former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli; and

– The reported involvement of Trump’s lawyers in the fake electors scheme.

Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe,” WaPo, 7/26/22

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The Justice Gap (with Joe Kennedy III) Jul 28, 2022

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Joe Kennedy III is a former member of Congress from Massachusetts. Since leaving the House in 2021 following his unsuccessful primary challenge to incumbent Senator Ed Markey, Kennedy has been focused on supporting grassroots political organizing. He’s also heavily involved in the Legal Services Corporation, which funds civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Preet spoke with Kennedy about the LSC’s new report on the “Justice Gap,” the cost of public service, and the blessings and baggage of growing up a Kennedy.

Plus, Preet breaks down the bombshell report that DOJ is investigating Trump’s actions related to January 6th, and Steve Bannon’s conviction on charges of contempt of Congress.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Kennedy discusses his harrowing experience on his first day in Professor Elizabeth Warren’s Harvard Law School class. 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/the-justice-gap-with-joe-kennedy-iii/

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

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CAFE Insider Sample 7/26: 187 Minutes Jul 26, 2022

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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that two aides to former Vice President Mike Pence, former chief of staff Marc Short and former chief counsel Greg Jacob, testified before a federal grand jury in the January 6th investigation. Does this indicate that the investigation is progressing? And has the investigation expanded to include former President Donald Trump?

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The January 6th Committee’s eighth public hearing, which focused on then-President Donald Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction while the Capitol was under attack;

– The investigation into the missing Secret Service text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021; and

– Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a January 6th Committee subpoena.

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant

“Top Pence Aides Testify to Grand Jury in Jan. 6 Investigation,” NYT, 7/25/22

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Revisiting America’s Caste System (with Isabel Wilkerson) Jul 21, 2022

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Isabel Wilkerson is a journalist and author who in 1994 became the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism. Preet spoke with Wilkerson in August 2020 about her bestselling book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Wilkerson discussed the difference between caste and race, the ways that Nazi Germany drew inspiration from American racism, and the need for radical empathy as we deal with our own enduring caste system.

*This episode initially aired in full on August 13th, 2020.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-americas-caste-system-with-isabel-wilkerson/

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

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CAFE Insider Sample 7/19: Court of Public Opinion (with Barb McQuade) Jul 19, 2022

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This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.

In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss the highlights from the January 6th Committee’s latest public hearing, including the new details about former President Donald Trump’s plans in the leadup to the attack. They also break down the Department of Justice’s strategy for conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the insurrection.

In the full episode, Joyce and Barb discuss:

– Whether Trump will be held accountable for allegedly attempting to contact a Committee witness;

– The subpoena issued to the Secret Service for the text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021 that seem to have been deleted;

– Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the Committee; and

– The new details about the links between Trump allies and the far-right extremist groups that stoked much of the violence at the Capitol.

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

18 U.S. Code §1512 - Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant

18 U.S. Code §2384 - Seditious conspiracy

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Is There a Right to Privacy of Thought? (with Nita Farahany) Jul 14, 2022

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Nita Farahany is a professor at Duke Law School and one of the nation's leading scholars on the social, ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies. Preet speaks with Farahany about how advances in brain monitoring devices will impact the workplace and courtroom, whether a “gene for violence” exists, and how A.I. is influencing bail and sentencing decisions.

Plus, Preet discusses Steve Bannon’s potential criminal sentence and the latest on the January 6th Committee hearings, including new testimony from former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Farahany discusses how A.I. is already being used in place of judges, and the influence of machine learning in the realm of dating and matchmaking. 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/is-there-a-right-to-privacy-of-thought-with-nita-farahany/

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

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CAFE Insider Sample 7/12: Bannon's Gambit (with Dan Goldman) Jul 12, 2022

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The January 6th Committee is back in action this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara breaks down the Committee’s progress with Dan Goldman, who served as lead House counsel in the first impeachment of Donald Trump and is now running for Congress in New York. Preet and Dan also react to reports that DOJ is feeling additional pressure to escalate its investigation into Trump following Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Committee.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The impact of former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the January 6th Committee;

– The surprising news that Steve Bannon has also agreed to testify before the Committee;

– The subpoenas issued to some of Trump’s closest allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, by the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia.

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

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“Dan Goldman, Democrats' lead counsel in Trump impeachment, announces congressional run,” NBC News, 6/1/22

“Jan. 6 panel explores Trump’s role in summoning violent extremist groups that stormed the Capitol,” NYT, 7/12/22

18 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracy

Oath Keepers’ Indictment, DOJ, 1/13/22

“Hutchinson Testimony Jolts Justice Dept. to Discuss Trump’s Conduct More Openly,” NYT, 7/11/22

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Why People Do Bad Things (with Patrick Radden Keefe) Jul 07, 2022

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Patrick Radden Keefe is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of books including Say Nothing and Empire of Pain. His new essay collection, Rogues, features several of his most widely-read New Yorker articles, with a particular focus on criminals and con artists. Preet speaks with Keefe about the craft of long-form investigative journalism, what fascinates him about crime and corruption, and what motivates people to do bad things.

Plus, Preet discusses the January 6th Committee hearings and the importance of establishing former President Trump’s criminal intent in inciting the Insurrection.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/why-people-do-bad-things-with-patrick-radden-keefe/

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

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