Stay Tuned with Preet

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The “Perfectly Imperfect” Mayor (with Eric Adams) Apr 28, 2022

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When Eric Adams was sworn in as mayor of New York City in January, he became the second Black mayor in the city’s history. A former police officer, Adams has emerged as a national voice on crime and public safety. Preet interviewed Adams live on stage at Cooper Union in New York City on Tuesday, April 26th, for the 2022 John Jay Iselin Memorial Lecture.

Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, a background on Supreme Court chief justices, and a civics lesson on the bail system.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-perfectly-imperfect-mayor-with-eric-adams/

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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An Interview with Associate AG Vanita Gupta (hosted by Joyce Vance) Apr 26, 2022

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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, United States Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joins Joyce Vance to reflect on her first year in office.

They talk about the Department of Justice's investigations into January 6th, the relationship between civil rights activists and law enforcement, and the ongoing work to preserve reproductive and voting rights. Plus, how does DOJ make decisions around what kind of information to share with the public?

In a segment of the interview exclusively for CAFE Insiders, Gupta speaks about DOJ’s work to ensure safe prison conditions.

Try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the CAFE Insider podcast, and other exclusive benefits.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“Meet the Associate Attorney General,” DOJ

“Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the First Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol,” DOJ, 1/5/22

“Justice Department Reaches Agreement with City of Springfield to Reform Police Department’s Unconstitutional Practices,” DOJ, 4/13/22

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Up Against Putin (with Bill Browder) Apr 21, 2022

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Few people know more about Vladimir Putin — and his financial schemes — than Bill Browder. Browder, an investor and a political activist, is the architect of the Magnitsky Act, which allows the US government to sanction foreign nationals who have perpetrated human rights abuses. He joins Preet to discuss his new book, Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, State-Sponsored Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.

Plus, the federal case against the Brooklyn subway shooter, the utility of the Jan. 6 Committee’s referrals to DOJ, and a civics lesson on the US court system.

In the Insider bonus, Browder tells Preet what he really thinks about lawyers. 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/up-against-putin-with-bill-browder/

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Attend Preet’s free live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams on 4/26.

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 4/19: “The Devil Made Me Do It” Apr 19, 2022

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The January 6th Capitol attack, the Brooklyn subway shooting, and the indictment of since-resigned New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin are in the headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the SDNY indictment of former NY Lt. Gov. Benjamin on bribery and fraud charges for allegedly taking part in an illegal campaign fundraising scheme.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The obstruction of Congress conviction of a January 6th defendant who tried to blame former President Donald Trump for his actions; and

– The federal terrorism charge for the Brooklyn subway shooting.

Stay informed. For insight into the most important 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:

Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards

Attend Preet’s live conversation with New York City mayor Eric Adams

“The Chauvin Prosecutors (with Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher),” Stay Tuned with Preet, 5/6/21

United States v. Brian Benjamin, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, indictment, 4/12/22

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The Price and Politics of Oil (with Daniel Yergin) Apr 14, 2022

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Gas prices remain volatile in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Preet speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin about how that conflict is impacting the global energy market, the future of electric cars, the shale revolution in the U.S., and the time Vladimir Putin raised his voice to Yergin at a conference in St. Petersburg.

Plus, updates on the January 6th committee’s effectiveness, slow movement from DOJ, and a civics lesson on federal grand juries.

In the Insider bonus, Daniel Yergin discusses whether individual nations can become self-sufficient energy producers and the responsibility of oil and gas giants to help lessen climate change. 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/price-politics-oil-with-daniel-yergin/

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 4/12: Kidnapping & Contempt Apr 12, 2022

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Steve Bannon are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down a Michigan jury’s acquittal of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Whitmer in 2020.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The court filing in which Attorney General James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to provide documents in her investigation into Trump’s business dealings;

– A federal judge’s decision to preclude Bannon from arguing at his contempt of Congress criminal trial that he was following the advice of his lawyer when he failed to comply with a January 6th Committee subpoena; and

– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards

United States v. Adam Fox et al., U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, indictment, 10/6/20

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Stay Tuned Live ft. Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, & Alexander Vindman Apr 11, 2022

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In a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times.

This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/stay-tuned-live-ft-ben-stiller-garry-kasparov-alexander-vindman/

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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Foreign & Domestic Wars (with David Frum) Apr 07, 2022

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David Frum, the Atlantic staff writer and longtime conservative commentator, joins Preet for a conversation about the political impact of the war in Ukraine on the US, the rise of congressional internet celebrities, and the strength of Trump’s message heading into 2024.

Plus, the House is considering a ban on congressional stock trading, and there’s news from the January 6th Committee’s investigation.

In the Insider bonus, Frum addresses Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress and a prediction he made during Trump’s second impeachment hearing. 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/foreign-domestic-wars-with-david-frum/

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 4/5: DOJ Pressure & January 6th Apr 05, 2022

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The January 6th Committee, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Jared Kushner are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down reports indicating that the Department of Justice is expanding the January 6th investigations to include people who funded and planned that day’s events. They also discuss the likelihood that Garland feels pressure from the Committee to intensify investigations.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ about former President Donald Trump;

– The forthcoming House vote on whether to hold former Trump aides Dan Scavino & Peter Navarro in contempt for defying Committee subpoenas;

– The Committee’s recent meeting with Jared Kushner; and

– The reports indicating that the Committee will not issue subpoenas to members of Congress.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Vote for Stay Tuned with Preet, Webby Awards

“Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe to look at rally prep, financing,” WaPo, 3/30/22

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Procrastination, Polarization & Politics (with Tim Urban) Mar 31, 2022

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Tim Urban is the author of the immensely popular blog “Wait But Why.” He writes about things like artificial intelligence, human psychology, relationships, and other topics that pique his curiosity. Preet speaks with Urban about what happens when we procrastinate, and the social consequences of political tribalism.

Plus, a new ruling from US District Judge David Carter that attorney-client privilege can't protect certain communications between Donald Trump and John Eastman. And, newly-released White House documents show a seven hour gap in Trump’s January 6th phone logs.

In the Insider bonus, Urban tells Preet why he thinks artificial intelligence is a more existential issue than climate change.

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/procrastination-polarization-politics-with-tim-urban/

Tickets are still available for today’s live Stay Tuned show in New York City, featuring Lt Col Alexander Vindman (Ret.), Garry Kasparov, and Ben Stiller. You can buy them here.

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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