Stay Tuned with Preet

Latest Episodes:

Unpacking The Russian Threat (with Masha Gessen) Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

What do the January 6 Committee’s subpoenas to Rudy Giuliani and other Trump lawyers say about the progress of the investigation? What did we learn from New York AG Letitia James’ late-night court filing accusing the Trump family of “fraudulent or misleading” practices? Preet answers listener questions.

Then, Preet interviews Masha Gessen, author and staff writer at The New Yorker. They discuss the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the motivation behind President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to grab power across Eastern Europe, and the dismantling of democratic forces in both Russia and the U.S.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/unpacking-the-russian-threat-with-masha-gessen/

Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Gessen a series of lightning round questions:

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

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, and David Kurlander.

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CAFE Insider Sample 1/18: Seditious Conspiracy & Siddiqui Jan 18, 2022

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The Texas synagogue hostage situation, Aafia Siddiqui’s conviction, seditious conspiracy charges against the Oath Keepers, House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, and Rep. Matt Gaetz are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the FBI’s response to the hostage situation and the demand made by the hostage-taker that Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui be released from federal prison, where she is serving an 86-year sentence for attempts to murder American military and FBI officials. Preet oversaw Siddiqui’s 2010 prosecution as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– the first seditious conspiracy charges brought by federal prosecutors stemming from the January 6th attack against the leader and members of the Oath Keepers;

– House minority leader Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to comply with the January 6th committee’s request to be interviewed; and

– Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend’s reported testimony before a federal grand jury as part of an ongoing sex crimes investigation into the congressman.

Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership free for two weeks: 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.

Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton & Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producers

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“Aafia Siddiqui Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court Of Attempting To Murder U.S. Nationals In Afghanistan And Six Additional Charges,” SDNY, 2010

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Convicting Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers (with ADA Linda Dunikoski) Jan 13, 2022

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Linda Dunikoski, the Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Cobb County DA’s Office who served as the lead prosecutor in the trial of the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, speaks with Preet about the case.

Dunikoski discusses several of her key strategic choices, including why she decided not to emphasize Arbery’s race to the jury. She also talks about her relationship to the Arbery family and her reaction when defense counsel used the phrase “long-dirty toenails” to describe Arbery’s appearance the day he was killed.

Preet concludes the episode with his remembrance of Oscar-winning actor and director Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6th at the age of 94.

For references, supplemental materials, and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/convicting-ahmaud-arberys-killers-with-ada-linda-dunikoski/

In the Insider Bonus, Preet asks Dunikoski what part of trial she most enjoys and whether she has any trial superstitions. To listen, become a member: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-13-linda-dunikoski/

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

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.

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CAFE Insider Sample 1/11: Garland, Hannity & Trump Jan 11, 2022

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Attorney General Merrick Garland, the January 6th committee, former President Donald Trump, and Fox News host Sean Hannity are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the likelihood that Trump becomes Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2023 if Republicans take control of the chamber after the midterm election.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that the DOJ is investigating instigators of the January 6th attack, and react to Attorney General Garland’s speech about the Department’s approach to the investigations. They also break down the January 6th committee’s letter to Fox News host Sean Hannity asking him to voluntarily answer questions before the committee, and the significance of the forthcoming public committee hearings.

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

Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

“Note From Preet: Hype,” CAFE, 9/30/21

U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 2

House Practice: A Guide to the Rules, Precedents and Procedures of the House, CHAPTER 34 - OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, Sec. 3. Election

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The Fate of the World in 2022 (with Ian Bremmer) Jan 06, 2022

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What happens to the January 6th Committee’s investigation if Democrats lose the House in November? What does it mean that Don Jr. and Ivanka Trump have been subpoenaed by the New York AG? Preet answers listener questions.

Then, Preet interviews Ian Bremmer, Founder and President of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk and research firm. They discuss Eurasia’s annual top global risks report and assess the most alarming political and economic areas for concern in 2022.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-fate-of-the-world-in-2022-with-ian-bremmer

Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Bremmer a series of lightning round questions: cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-6-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.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner ; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, and David Kurlander.

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CAFE Insider Sample 1/4: “It’s Not Squash” Jan 04, 2022

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The one-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, the NY Attorney General’s and Manhattan District Attorney’s investigations into Trump’s business dealings, and the Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell convictions are making headlines this week. In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the likelihood that the instigators of the January 6th attack, including former President Donald Trump, will be held accountable.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss former Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s departure from office without bringing further charges in his investigation into Trump’s business dealings, subpoenas issued to Trump’s children by NY Attorney General Letitia James, Elizabeth Holmes’s conviction for defrauding investors through her now-defunct blood testing startup Theranos, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction for sex-trafficking teenage girls on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Donald J. Trump v. Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Supreme Court, brief in opposition, 12/30/21

Donald J. Trump v. Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Supreme Court, petition for writ of certiorari, 12/23/21

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Remembering Harry Reid Jan 01, 2022

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In honor of the late Harry Reid, who died December 28, 2021, a broadcast of Preet's interview with the former Nevada Senator, who rose from humble beginnings in the mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, to become one of the most consequential Senate Majority Leaders in American history. The interview originally aired on February 7th, 2019. The episode begins with Preet’s reflection on the life and legacy of Senator Reid, recorded after hearing the news of his death.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/remembering-harry-reid/

The CAFE merch store is now open! Head to cafe.com/shop for some holiday favorites.

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

Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.

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Hindsight Is 2021 Dec 29, 2021

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Another year. An insurrection. A new president. A continuing global pandemic. Disheartening Supreme Court cases. Historic trials and verdicts. Moments of horror, and moments of pride. In this episode, Preet looks back on some of his conversations on Stay Tuned and the CAFE Insider podcast that defined this complicated, hard, and at-times-hopeful year.

All of us at CAFE wish you a happy New Year, and look forward to coming back stronger in 2022. Thank you for supporting and engaging with our work. We’ll keep bringing you new shows, conversations, and ideas at the intersection of law and politics. The news doesn’t stop, and neither will we. Stay Tuned.

To listen to full episodes of CAFE Insider, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: CAFE.com

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

Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy, Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.

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Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Roger McNamee and Joyce Vance) Dec 22, 2021

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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast recorded on November 16, Joyce speaks with prominent technology investor Roger McNamee. CAFE Insider is usually behind the paywall, but we’re taking it down for this episode due to popular demand.

The conversation centers around the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when McNamee confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election. They also discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies.

What’s McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media? Why does McNamee consider himself an “accidental investor” after first setting out to become a musician? We get into these questions and more.

To get access to all exclusive CAFE Insider content, try the membership free for two weeks: www.cafe.com/insider

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/facebook-unheeded-advice-with-roger-mcnamee-and-joyce-vance/

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.

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The Reality-Based Community (with Jonathan Capehart) Dec 16, 2021

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If Bannon and Meadows are convicted, what kind of sentences would they face? Could the January 6th Committee come to conclusions without interviewing particular witnesses? Preet addresses those questions from listeners, including one with a not-so-cheery answer: What is he most concerned about heading into 2022?

Then, Preet interviews Jonathan Capehart, opinion writer at the Washington Post and the host of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-reality-based-community-with-jonathan-capehart/

Don’t miss the Insider Bonus, where Capehart answers a lightning round of questions.

The CAFE merch store is now open! Head to cafe.com/shop for some holiday favorites.

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

Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.

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