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Will Congress Pass Gun Control? (with Rep. Mondaire Jones) Jun 02, 2022

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Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil.

Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. 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/will-congress-pass-gun-control-with-rep-mondaire-jones/

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 5/31: Uvalde May 31, 2022

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Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance dedicate the entire episode of CAFE Insider to the issues stemming from last week’s horrific school shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They provide in-depth analysis of law enforcement’s delayed response to the incident and what comes next.

In this sample from the show, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that Congress enacts gun safety legislation in response to the massacre, and the range of potential proposals, including background checks, “red flag” laws, and raising the minimum age to purchase assault rifles to 21 years old.

In the full episode, they discuss the shifting timeline of the attack provided by police leadership, and the Department of Justice’s investigation into the police’s handling of the matter.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“New poll shows huge support for gun restrictions,” Politico, 5/26/22

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The Immigrant Experience (with Min Jin Lee) May 26, 2022

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Min Jin Lee is one of the most celebrated authors of our time. She wrote Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Lee, who is Korean American, often writes about Asian American identity and the immigrant experience. Preet spoke with Lee about the political value of “Asian American” as a category, the problem with the debate over affirmative action, and her famously rigorous research process.

Plus, analysis of the upcoming January 6 Committee hearings, a grand jury indictment of the Buffalo supermarket shooter, and how Donald Trump could become Speaker of the House.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Lee discusses the politics of hard work, and what makes someone a “functioning introvert.” 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-immigrant-experience-with-min-jin-lee/

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 5/24: Sour Grapes May 24, 2022

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Following the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, there is an ongoing debate over the extent to which protestors should be permitted to organize outside of the homes of public officials. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the First Amendment implications of a federal law that makes it a misdemeanor to protest outside of federal judges’ residences in an effort to influence the outcome of a case.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– DOJ’s request for January 6th Committee interview transcripts;

– The Committee’s interview with Rudy Giuliani;

– The Committee’s request to interview Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who allegedly led a tour of the Capitol on January 5th that has raised suspicions about its connection to the attack; and

– The lawsuit filed against a group of Wisconsin Trump supporters who attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election by coordinating a scheme to give the state's electoral votes to Trump.

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:

1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

18 U.S. Code §1507 - Picketing or parading

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What Could End the World? (with Ian Bremmer) May 19, 2022

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Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, has long been one of the most trusted voices on global affairs in the 21st century. Preet speaks with Bremmer about his new book, The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats — and Our Response — Will Change the World. They also discuss the intensifying competition between the U.S. and China, and why Bremmer believes that we should all pay more attention to quantum computing.

Plus, updates from the January 6th committee and a potential DOJ case against those involved in the insurrection.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Bremmer discusses his upbringing in Boston’s public housing projects, and Ronald Reagan’s first meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev where they discussed the possibility of an alien attack. 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/what-could-end-the-world-with-ian-bremmer/

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 5/17: Racist Massacre May 17, 2022

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Over the weekend, a white gunman carried out a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing ten people and injuring three others. The majority of the victims were Black. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the possibility that federal prosecutors bring hate crime charges against the shooter.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The January 6th Committee’s decision to issue subpoenas to sitting members of Congress;

– The racist attack carried out by a white gunman at a Buffalo supermarket, and the potential hate crime charges prosecutors might bring against the shooter;

– The likelihood that Donald Trump will comply with a Manhattan judge’s conditions for the removal of a civil contempt order; and

– The Minnesota report that found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely engages in racially discriminatory policing.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

18 U.S. Code §249 - Hate crime acts

“Justice Department Statement on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY,” DOJ, 5/14/22

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Climate Emergency Mode (with Peter Kalmus) May 12, 2022

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Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, was arrested in April for leading a protest against JP Morgan Chase’s continued investment in fossil fuels. Preet speaks with Kalmus about whether it is possible to stop the climate crisis, the science behind global warming, and the role of climate activism within the scientific community.

Plus, Preet’s thoughts on whether Chief Justice Roberts will find the leaker, and why the Southern District of New York seems to always get jurisdiction over high-profile cases.

In the Insider bonus, Kalmus addresses international climate policy, nuclear energy, and the energy inefficiency of cryptocurrencies. 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/climate-emergency-mode-with-peter-kalmus/

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 5/10: “Hellish Dystopian Nightmare” May 10, 2022

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In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest developments from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why did Justice Alito focus on policy arguments to rationalize his decision? And how might classifying a “fetus” as a person further restrict reproductive rights?

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss issues stemming from the leaked opinion:

– The extent to which overturning Roe would restrict abortion access and jeopardize the right to contraception;

– The implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to interracial and same-sex marriage, and the right to consensual sexual intimacy; and

– The Supreme Court Marshal’s ongoing investigation into the source of the leak.

Stay informed. For continued coverage of the Supreme Court — and the other pressing 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.

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22

Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973

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The "Culture Wars" (with Symone Sanders) May 05, 2022

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In 2015, at 25 years old, Symone Sanders was hired as the National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. She went on to hold senior communications positions for President Biden’s 2020 campaign, and for Vice President Harris in the White House. Now, she’s the host of Symone, an opinion show on MSNBC. Preet speaks with Sanders about the private personalities of her famous bosses, the strength of the Biden administration’s message, and how to reach “non-political group chats.”

Plus, Preet addresses the upcoming hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claims that she can’t recall text messages from that day.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Sanders discusses the value of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent actions around gerrymandering and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. 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-culture-wars-with-symone-sanders/

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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Reversing Roe May 03, 2022

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In this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which, if adopted by the Court, would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why was the draft opinion leaked? How would the opinion restrict reproductive rights? And what are its implications for other constitutional rights?

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

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“CAFE Insider 12/7: Stare Decisis Stench”

“CAFE Insider 9/7: The Bounty on Roe”

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, U.S. Supreme Court, Alito draft opinion, 2/10/22

Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court, opinion, 1973

“Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows,” Politico, 5/2/22

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