Stay Tuned with Preet

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Risks & Reckonings (with Lloyd Blankfein) Mar 12, 2026

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Is the market due for a reckoning?

This week on Stay Tuned, former Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein joins Preet for a far-reaching conversation on the economic impacts of the war in Iran, lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, the current state of the markets (and why he thinks we’re due for another reckoning), and why he thinks CEOs should stay out of most political debates. Plus, they dive into Blankfein’s new memoir, Streetwise, in which he traces his unlikely journey to the top job at one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world.

Then, Preet answers your questions about CBS pulling Senate candidate James Talarico from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the latest on Bruce Springsteen’s tour.

In the bonus for Insiders, Lloyd and Preet discuss how AI is transforming the workforce and why resisting technological progress is folly. Join the Insider community to stay informed without the hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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Kristi Noem, Law Firms & No-Knock Warrants Mar 10, 2026

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Why did the Justice Department move forward with defending President Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms after abandoning its appeal just one day earlier? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Justice Department’s reversal.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– President Trump’s firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem;

– The Justice Department’s reversal of a Biden-era policy restricting “no-knock” warrants; and

– The Justice Department’s reported failure to build a criminal case against President Biden over his use of an autopen to sign official documents.

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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Senior Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; CAFE Team: Celine Rohr, Nat Weiner, Jennifer Indig, and Liana Greenway.

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The Iran War and US Politics (with David Ignatius and Mark Leibovich) Mar 05, 2026

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The U.S. is at war with Iran. This week, Preet is joined by The Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius. He breaks down the US-Israeli military operations in Iran, the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and what comes next.

Then, Preet is joined by The Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich to discuss his recent article, “The Democrats Aren’t Built for This” and the Tuesday primary results.

In the bonus for Insiders, Leibovich shares his thoughts on how the Iran war could shape U.S. politics. Plus, whether Democrats will flip the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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Clintons Testify About Epstein — Will Trump? Mar 03, 2026

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What did House Republicans hope to gain by calling Hillary Clinton to testify about Jeffrey Epstein? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Bill’s and Hillary Clinton’s contentious depositions.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– New reporting that DOJ excluded allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor from its released Epstein files;

– Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to permanently block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents; and

– FBI Director Kash Patel’s firings of ten FBI employees over their involvement in the Trump classified documents investigation.

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The State of the Union is…Long (with Astead Herndon, Joanne Freeman, and Jon Finer) Feb 26, 2026

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President Trump just delivered the longest State of the Union address in recorded history. But did he say anything of substance? Preet is joined by Yale history professor Joanne Freeman, Vox editorial director Astead Herndon, and former Deputy National Security Adviser and co-host of The Long Game podcast Jon Finer to discuss the speech, its political significance, and where Trump—and Democrats—go from here.

In the bonus for Insiders, the panel debates whether Trump himself believes his own BS. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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Trump Tariff Takedown (with Don Verrilli) Feb 24, 2026

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In a new episode of the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by former Solicitor General of the United States Don Verrilli to break down the Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. In an excerpt from the conversation, they discuss Justice Neil Gorsuch’s concurring opinion.

In the full episode, Preet, Joyce, and Don dive deeper into the tariffs ruling, including the separation-of-powers principles implicated in this case and the logistical chaos that may follow as companies seek reimbursements for tariffs paid.

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Democrats Done Playing Nice (with Susan Rice) Feb 19, 2026

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Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice joins Preet Bharara for a candid conversation about leadership, decision-making, and what most concerns her about the Trump administration. Rice warns of “the abrogation of the rule of law” and a drift toward “a lawless society,” pointing to the speed with which the administration has pursued its agenda and the limited resistance it has faced.

Drawing on her experience serving three presidents, Rice offers an inside look at how White House decisions are made—and why strong leaders welcome dissent. She and Preet also discuss immigration reform, including what a workable framework would require and why the real challenge is political will.

In the bonus for Insiders, Ambassador Rice turns the tables on Preet, asking how to respond to what she calls the “rapid evaporation” of democratic guardrails.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

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Oversight v. Overreach at DOJ Feb 17, 2026

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In an excerpt from this week’s Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee about DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The Justice Department’s failure to secure an indictment of a group of Democratic members of Congress over a video reminding military service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders;

– The Trump administration’s announcement that it is ending stepped-up ICE operations in Minnesota; and

– The unsealing of an affidavit used to justify the FBI’s search of an election office in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of the Trump administration’s investigation into debunked allegations of election fraud in the county.

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Has Trump Peaked? (with Douglas Brinkley) Feb 12, 2026

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What does it mean that we're living in the era of "peak presidential power"—and did Minneapolis finally reveal its limits? This week, presidential historian, Rice University professor, and CNN contributor Douglas Brinkley joins Preet Bharara to discuss the long arc of executive authority from Washington to Trump, why Minneapolis may have been Trump's "Rubicon," and why Trump is, in Brinkley's words, "the only truly unthoughtful president we've had."

Plus, Brinkley—who sits on the board of the Bruce Springsteen Archives—talks Springsteen's new protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' and what it means to see the Boss in resistance mode.

Then, Preet speaks about the news that DOJ has failed to indict six Democratic members of Congress over a video reminding military service members to refuse illegal orders, and he answers your questions about why assistant U.S. attorneys are quitting in droves, and whether the president has the right to sue other people.

In the bonus for Insiders, Doug and Preet discuss the "pendulum swing" in American politics—how Trump pieced together his unlikely coalition, and why the next Democrat president will have to pass what Brinkley calls an "authenticity test." Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe.

Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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DOJ in Crisis Feb 10, 2026

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How might justice, public safety, and the rule of law suffer as the Justice Department struggles to retain and recruit prosecutors? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the mounting strain on DOJ.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– Ghislaine Maxwell’s request that President Trump grant her clemency in exchange for testimony that could clear him and Bill Clinton from any wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network;

– Recent judicial opinions on ICE actions in Minnesota and Oregon; and

– The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing California’s new congressional map to stand.

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