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CAFE Insider Sample 7/5: Investigating Domestic Terrorism (with Joyce Vance & Jim Cavanaugh) Jul 05, 2022

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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Jim Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh, a prominent voice in law enforcement, has extensive experience investigating domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence — threats that the FBI has said are on the rise. He spent over 33 years working at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he eventually led the Birmingham and Nashville offices as Special Agent in Charge.

In this sample from the show, Cavanaugh breaks down the failed law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting and explains the capabilities of the AR-15, the gun used in the massacre.

In the full episode, Cavanuagh discusses:

– The negotiations with cult leader David Koresh during the Waco siege in 1993;

– The investigation into the bombing murder of Joyce’s father-in-law, Eleventh Circuit Judge Robert Vance;

– The investigation into the Eric Rudolph bombings, which included attacks at an abortion clinic in Alabama and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta; and

– Law enforcement’s approach towards domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence.

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:

26 U.S. Code Chapter 53 - machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms

“No Radio, Old Tactics: How the Police Response in Uvalde Broke Down,” NYT, 6/9/22

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Roe's Gone. What's Next? (with Jeannie Suk Gersen) Jun 30, 2022

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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Preet speaks with Jeannie Suk Gersen, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School and a contributing writer to the New Yorker. Gersen dissects the legal intricacies in the Dobbs decision, and discusses whether the Court would uphold a federal law banning abortion outright.

Plus, updates on the January 6th Committee hearings and the surprise testimony of ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Professor Gersen discusses whether people can change their minds on the issue of abortion. 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/roes-gone-whats-next-with-jeannie-suk-gersen/

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

Receive links and updates for the Now & Then Live Taping with Carol Anderson, Thursday, July 7th at 6:30PM ET: cafe.com/now-and-then-live

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CAFE Insider Sample 6/28: Dobbs Deep Dive Jun 28, 2022

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Many questions remain following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the liberal justices’ dissent in the case and analyze the potential steps that the federal government can take to protect abortion rights.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The majority and concurring opinions in the case;

– The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to use contraceptives and the right to same-sex marriage; and

– Local prosecutors’ discretion when deciding whether to bring abortion-related charges in states that criminalize the procedure.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“The End of Roe,” CAFE Insider, 6/24/22

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22

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The End of Roe Jun 24, 2022

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The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old precedent that secured the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. On a special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Court’s opinion and the implications of the ruling for the Court and the country.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 6/24/22

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It’s the Guns (with Shannon Watts) Jun 23, 2022

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After the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, a bipartisan group of senators agreed on a narrow proposal for gun safety legislation, the first sign of congressional movement on the issue in decades. But is it enough? Shannon Watts, the gun safety activist and founder of the grassroots organization Moms Demand Action, joins Preet to talk about how to stop gun violence in America, and her theory of incremental change.

Plus, Preet explains the purpose of plea bargains.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Watts discusses her goal to get more women into politics. 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/its-the-guns-with-shannon-watts/

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 6/21: "Clear and Present Danger" Jun 21, 2022

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The January 6th Committee recently held its third public hearing of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Trump lawyer John Eastman’s role in January 6th and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the latest January 6th developments:

– Testimony at the Committee’s third public hearing from conservative former Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Luttig and Greg Jacob, former chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence;

– The Department of Justice’s request for transcripts from key Committee interviews; and

– The Committee’s investigation into the involvement of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in the effort to overturn the election results.

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VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Third Public Hearing,” 6/16/22

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How Is DOJ Doing? (with Eric Holder) Jun 16, 2022

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Eric Holder is the third longest-serving Attorney General in American history, holding the role from 2009 to 2015 under President Barack Obama. He’s written a new book on voting rights called Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote. Holder joins Preet to discuss the likelihood that the Department of Justice will indict former President Trump, his fight against partisan gerrymandering, and what he makes of so-called “progressive prosecutors.”

Plus, the latest on the House January 6th Committee hearings: the allegation that GOP lawmakers sought presidential pardons for their roles in the Big Lie, and an eyebrow-raising testimony from a former White House lawyer.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Preet and Attorney General Holder discuss their unsuccessful joint effort to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who the 9/11 Commission called the “principal architect of the 9/11 attacks,” in a civilian court in Manhattan. Mohammed, more commonly known as KSM, remains in detention at Guantanamo Bay. 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/how-is-doj-doing-with-eric-holder/

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 6/14: "Teetering Back" Jun 14, 2022

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The January 6th Committee recently held its first two public hearings of the year. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the evidence prosecutors could use at trial to demonstrate former President Donald Trump’s mental state for his conduct relating to the insurrection.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the January 6th hearings, including:

– The Committee’s argument that former Trump is responsible for the insurrection;

– The taped testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien;

– The live testimony from former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak; and

– The newly-released footage from the attack.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Second Public Hearing,” 6/13/22

VIDEO: “January 6th Committee Public Hearing,” 6/9/22

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Lessons from Rosa Parks (with Soledad O'Brien) Jun 09, 2022

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Soledad O’Brien is a longtime TV news anchor and talk show host, best known for a decade-long career at CNN where she anchored the network’s flagship morning program. O’Brien currently hosts the weekly public affairs program Matter of Fact and is a regular contributor to HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Preet speaks with O’Brien about her pointed criticism of the news media, her new documentary about the civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and why she doesn’t feel the need to make new friends in her 50’s.

Plus, updates on key DOJ prosecutions related to the January 6th insurrection, and what to look out for in the upcoming public hearings.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, O’Brien talks about her propensity for cursing, what it was like to finish her college degree in her 30’s, and her love of horseback riding. 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/lessons-from-rosa-parks-with-soledad-obrien/

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CAFE Insider Sample 6/7: Navarro Charged, Sussmann Acquitted Jun 07, 2022

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A federal grand jury recently indicted former Trump White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the January 6th Committee. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Department of Justice’s decision to not charge Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino, two other former Trump administration officials who also refused to cooperate with the Committee’s investigation.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss Navarro’s arrest and indictment. They also break down the acquittal of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, of lying to the FBI, and the missteps taken by special counsel John Durham in prosecuting this case.

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

2 U.S. Code §192 - Refusal of witness to testify or produce papers

United States v. Peter Navarro, U.S. District Court District of Columbia, indictment, 6/2/22

“Navarro Indicted as Justice Dept. Opts Not to Charge Meadows and Scavino,” NYT, 6/3/22

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