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Note from Elie 9/19: When You Come at the King Sep 19, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 9/12: Trump’s Emergency Summer Becomes Fallback Fall Sep 12, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 9/05: Trump Can’t Fire the Fed at Will — But He Probably Can Fire Lisa Cook Sep 05, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Elie 8/29: Will the Courts Let Trump Send the National Guard Into New York? Aug 29, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/22: Obergefell Isn't Dobbs. Gay Marriage Will Stand. Aug 22, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/15: The Calm Before the Epstein Storm Aug 15, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Elie 08/08: Will the U.S. Supreme Court Actually Save Ghislaine Maxwell? Aug 08, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/1: Trump Is Only Pretending to Release More Epstein Material Aug 01, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 7/25: Ghislaine Maxwell Is Not the Savior Jul 25, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 7/18: Pam Bondi: Trump’s Clueless Heat Shield Jul 18, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 7/11: Nobody Trusts Pam Bondi Jul 11, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 7/3: The Diddy Verdict — What Went Wrong? Jul 03, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 6/27: The Quiet Unraveling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution Jun 26, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 6/20: The President’s Constitutional Power to Do Stupid Things Jun 20, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Elie 06/13: The Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case: Prosecution as Political Cover Jun 13, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 6/06: The Supreme Court Will Settle Trump’s Tariffs – But When, and How? Jun 06, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 5/30: Trump vs. Harvard: Asymmetric Warfare May 30, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 5/23: Letitia James Started It, but Trump's Payback Isn't the Answer May 23, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 5/16: Trump’s Government by Hysteria May 16, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 5/09: How Diddy Just Might Avoid Disaster May 09, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 5/7: Commandeering Through Intimidation May 07, 2025

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 5/02: We’ve Got 99 Immigration Problems, but the Judge Arrests Ain’t One May 02, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 4/30: Freezing the Free Press Apr 30, 2025

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 4/25: The Trump Administration’s False Flag: Combating Anti-Semitism at Harvard is Really About Thought Control Apr 25, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 4/18: How Could the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Standoff End? Apr 18, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 4/16: What’s the Real Quid Pro Quo with Bukele? Apr 16, 2025

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 4/11: Trump Threatens to Imprison Critics — and Now He’s Got the AG To Do It Apr 11, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 4/9: Rethinking Precedent Apr 09, 2025

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 4/3: Trump’s Blacklisted Law Firms: Surrender or Fight? Apr 04, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 4/2: Why Law Firms Must Resist the Bully-in-Chief Apr 02, 2025

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 3/26: DOJ’s Selective Do-Nothing Era Mar 26, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 3/21: “One Unelected Judge” vs. the President Mar 21, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 3/19: Why the Alien Enemies Act Is So Dangerous in Trump's Hands Mar 19, 2025

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 3/17: Trump Pushes Courts to the Brink Mar 17, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 3/14: Eric Adams: NYC’s Mayor, DOJ’s Yo-Yo Mar 14, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Mimi 3/12: Protecting Prosecutorial Independence Mar 12, 2025

Mimi Rocah is the former District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. Throughout her career, she has focused on prosecuting organized crime, corruption, and human trafficking, earning a reputation for her sharp legal expertise and commitment to justice.

For a transcript of Mimi’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 3/7: Blocked, Un-Blocked, Re-Blocked: How to Understand the Dizzying DOGE Court Rulings Mar 07, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 3/5: Trump's Retribution Tour Hits the 6th Amendment Mar 05, 2025

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 2/27: The Nation’s Most Dangerous Prosecutor Feb 27, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 2/26: Authoritarian Agencies Feb 26, 2025

Trump and Musk are on a self-declared mission to destroy the bureaucracy and the “deep state" — and they're taking aim at the government's independent agencies. CAFE Contributor and administrative law expert Rachel Barkow breaks down why an almost 100-year-old Supreme Court precedent is at risk of being overturned and the danger for the rule of law.

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 2/19: Fearless Speech: What Are You Willing to Risk to Speak Out? Feb 19, 2025

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 2/18: The Justice Department’s Existential Crisis Is Self-Inflicted Feb 18, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Mimi 2/12: A Message to DOJ Rank and File Feb 12, 2025

Former DA and federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah expresses concern over Attorney General Pam Bondi’s policies and urges junior federal prosecutors to stand firm in their principles with the change in administration.

For a transcript of Mimi’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 2/11: DOJ Abandons Adams Prosecution — and Independence Feb 12, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 2/7: The “Make Me” Presidency Feb 07, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Barb: Trump’s Demonization of Public Servants Feb 05, 2025

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Note from Elie 1/31: Donald Trump’s Assault on DOJ Jan 31, 2025

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Note from Rachel 1/29: Pardons Without Process Jan 29, 2025

CAFE Contributor Rachel Barkow reflects on the pardons issued by President Trump and former President Biden, highlighting the flaws in the pardon process and necessary reforms.

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 1/24: The Power of Pardons (To Distract) Jan 24, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 1/22: Meta's Pay to Play Gambit Jan 22, 2025

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 1/14: Jack Smith, Paper Tiger Jan 14, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 1/10: The Trump Hush Money Sentencing: A Felon, Unpunished Jan 10, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Barb 1/8: Only One President is a Felon Jan 08, 2025

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 1/7: TikTok's Last Stand Jan 07, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered Jan 03, 2025

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 12/20: The GOP's Criminal Case Against Liz Cheney Is a Total Mess Dec 20, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Joyce 12/18: Birthright Citizenship Dec 18, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com.

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The Daniel Penny Trial (with Rikki Klieman) Dec 13, 2024

In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, Elie Honig and defense attorney Rikki Klieman discuss the jury deliberations in Daniel Penny’s trial, the former marine accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless Black man, in a subway cart.

In the full episode, Elie and Rikki break down the charges and what the verdict means.

This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.

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Note from Elie 12/12: The Bizarre Infatuation with Luigi Mangione Won’t Help Him Beat a Murder Case Dec 12, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 12/11: The Art of the Counterpunch Dec 11, 2024

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Presidential Pardons & the Death Penalty (with Rachel Barkow) Dec 06, 2024

In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, CAFE Contributors Elie Honig and Rachel Barkow discuss how President Biden and former president Trump have used the pardon power.

In the full episode, Elie and Rachel break down President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, and President Biden’s track record with the death penalty.

This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.

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Note from Rachel 12/4: The President’s Impoundment Authority Dec 04, 2024

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 12/3: Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Is So Much Worse Than It Needed to Be Dec 03, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 11/27: How Bad Are Trump's Nominees? Ask Carla F. Nov 27, 2024

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Trump’s Puzzling Free Speech Proposals (with Lee Bollinger) Nov 22, 2024

Two years ago, Donald Trump unveiled five free speech initiatives he aims to implement in his next presidency. Are they a bold defense of the First Amendment, or do they pose risks to the very freedoms they aim to protect?

In the full episode, First Amendment lawyer and former president of Columbia University, Lee Bollinger, joins Elie Honig to examine the legal and constitutional implications of these proposals and what they mean for the future of free expression in America. In a free excerpt from the show, they discuss free speech on college campuses.

CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. For a limited time, get 40% off your membership for the first year, by heading to cafe.com/November. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.

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Note from Elie 11/22: The Trump Hush Money Case Nears its Sorry End Nov 22, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Joyce 11/20: The Harsh Reality of Trump on Immigration Nov 20, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com.

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The OLC Memos & Presidential Immunity (with Trevor Morrison) Nov 15, 2024

What’s going to happen to Jack Smith’s criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump? In this excerpt of CAFE Insider, Elie Honig and Trevor Morrison explain why they agree with the Office of Legal Counsel’s 1973 and 2000 memos on presidential immunity. Trevor Morrison is a law professor and Dean Emeritus at New York University School of Law.

In the full episode, Elie and Trevor look at the political context behind the policy and how it will affect Trump’s pending federal, state-level, and civil cases.

This is the latest installment in a series of special episodes exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Elie Honig and special guests will tackle one major legal or policy issue, helping you stay informed.

For a limited time, get 40% off your membership for the first year, by heading to cafe.com/November. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.

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Note from Elie 11/15: Trump’s Nomination of Matt Gaetz Is a Sign of Dark Intentions Nov 14, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 11/13: Unpardonable Nov 13, 2024

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 11/08: Trump's Gamble Pays Off As Cases Fade Away Nov 08, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 11/5: Tough on Crime Politics is Alive and Well Nov 05, 2024

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 11/01: How Not to Contest the 2024 Election Nov 01, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 10/30: When Murder Becomes a Foreign Policy Tool Oct 30, 2024

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 10/25: How the 2024 Election Will Reshape the Supreme Court Oct 25, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Joyce 10/23: Will My Vote Still Count? Oct 23, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com. To access the full archive of Contributor Notes and other exclusive content, become a CAFE Insider today at CAFE.com/insider.

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Note from Elie 10/18: Kamala Harris is, Indeed, a Cop Oct 18, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 10/16: Disinformation at the Eye of the Storm Oct 16, 2024

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 10/11: Kathy Hochul’s Dilemma Oct 11, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 10/9: Wrongful Convictions and Capital Punishment Oct 09, 2024

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Elie 10/03: Jack Smith’s October Cheap Shot Oct 03, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Note from Asha 10/2: The Long Arc of Racial Violence Oct 02, 2024

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted (with Barb McQuade) Sep 27, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Wednesday night by federal prosecutors. The bombshell charges include bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions.

Elie Honig is joined by former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade to break down the news. In this excerpt, they break down the strengths and weaknesses of the charges and Adams’s potential defenses.

In the full episode, Elie and Barb discuss Barb’s experience prosecuting a corruption case against the former mayor of Detroit and the process by which New York Governor Kathy Hochul could remove Adams from office if he refuses to resign.

This episode kicks off a new series of special episodes for members of CAFE Insider. Each week, Insiders will get a second episode of the podcast co-hosted by Elie Honig and other CAFE contributors, Joyce Vance, Asha Rangappa, Barb McQuade, and Rachel Barkow, as well as occasional guests. Each episode will tackle one major legal or policy issue, bringing you all the analysis you need to stay informed in 30 minutes or less. We’ll do this in the coming weeks, so let us know what you think. Write to us at letters@cafe.com.

CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to two full episodes of the podcast each week and other exclusive content.

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Note From Joyce 9/25: Donald Trump's Blame Game Sep 25, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 9/18: An SDNY Prosecutor’s Read on the Diddy Indictment Sep 18, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Barb 9/18: A Swift Way to Change the Conversation Sep 18, 2024

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 9/13: Jack Smith’s Poison Pill Sep 13, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 9/11: Prudence over Politics Sep 11, 2024

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 9/6: Kamala Harris’s Secret Weapon Sep 06, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 9/04: Not Everything is About Free Speech Sep 04, 2024

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/30: The Final Days of Merrick Garland Aug 30, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/23: How Donald Trump May Dodge Sentencing Before the Election, or Ever Aug 23, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 8/21: The Couch Gag Aug 21, 2024

Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/16: Jack Smith Can Still Hurt Donald Trump Aug 16, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Rachel 8/14: Criminal Justice Reform Goes Mainstream Aug 14, 2024

Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law at NYU. From 2013 to 2019, she served as a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission. From 2010 to 2020, she was a member of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Policy Advisory Panel and co-chaired Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s transition committee on police accountability in 2021. She is also amongst the most cited legal scholars of all time.

For a transcript of Rachel’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/09: Kamala Harris and Those “Lock Him Up” Chants Aug 09, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.

For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Asha 8/07: Trump Knows Exactly What He’s Doing Aug 07, 2024

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Before that, she served as a Special Agent in the New York Division of the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence investigations. She is also a legal and national security analyst at CNN and an editor of Just Security.

For a transcript of Asha’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 8/02: Joe Biden’s Last Stand: Supreme Court Reform Aug 02, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Joyce 7/31: The Bankruptcy Abuse Must Stop Jul 31, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com. To access the full archive of Contributor Notes and other exclusive content, become a CAFE Insider today at CAFE.com/insider.

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Note from Elie 7/26: Let’s Knock Off the 25th Amendment Talk Jul 26, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Barb 7/24: The Mission of Justice Jul 24, 2024

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Note from Elie 7/19: The Secret Biden Tape That We Shouldn’t Hear Jul 19, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note From Joyce 7/17: Don’t Stop Political Debates Jul 17, 2024

Joyce Vance, co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a University of Alabama Law School professor, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Joyce’s note head to CAFE.com. To access the full archive of Contributor Notes and other exclusive content, become a CAFE Insider today at CAFE.com/insider.

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Note from Elie 7/16: Judge Cannon’s Ruling: Probably Wrong, But Not Crazy Jul 16, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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Note from Elie 7/12: After the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling, All Four Trump Cases are in Trouble Jul 12, 2024

Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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The Counsel From Cafe Jul 12, 2024

Now, twice a week, CAFE contributors will examine the intersecting worlds of law, politics, and current events. Join Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Asha Rangappa, Rachel Barkow, and Elie Honig as they break down the complex legal issues shaping our country today.

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Note from Elie: Immunity Jul 02, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court and Jack Smith’s Impending January 6 Dilemma Jun 28, 2024

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Note from Elie: How Trump’s SEAL Team Six Assassination Response Has Distorted the Presidential Immunity Argument Jun 21, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court’s Make-Or-Break Decision on Trump Jun 14, 2024

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Note from Elie: Hunter Biden is Almost Surely Guilty — But His Prosecution Makes Little Sense Jun 07, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Manhattan DA’s Frankenstein Case is a Winner -- The Trump Jury Did Its Job, but Deep Problems Persist May 31, 2024

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Note from Elie: Could the Trump Jury Hang? May 24, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Trump Trial — What if Everyone’s a Horrible Liar? May 17, 2024

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Note from Elie: Will Donald Trump Take the Stand? May 10, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Tape that Will Roil the Trump Trial May 03, 2024

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Note from Elie: Donald Trump — Gagged But Hardly Silenced Apr 26, 2024

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Note from Elie: Presidential Immunity: Not As Ridiculous As You’ve Heard Apr 19, 2024

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Note from Elie: Donald Trump’s Rorschach Trial Apr 12, 2024

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Note from Elie: How on Earth Do You Pick a Jury For a Trump Trial? Apr 05, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Texas Immigration Law is Doomed Mar 29, 2024

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Note from Elie: Will We See Any Trump Trials Before the Election? Mar 22, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Failure of DOJ’s Special Counsel System — From Robert Mueller to Robert Hur, It Simply Hasn’t Worked Mar 15, 2024

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Note from Elie: Joe Biden's Looming Nightmare Pardons Mar 08, 2024

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Note from Elie: Crash and Burn — The Cost of the Doomed, Hubristic 14th Amendment Campaign Mar 05, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court Doesn’t Give a Damn About Jack Smith’s Timeline (And It Shouldn’t) Feb 29, 2024

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Note from Elie: Michael Cohen’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived Feb 23, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Real Biden Documents Scandal (It’s Not the Old Man Stuff) Feb 16, 2024

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Note from Elie: Donald Trump Has a Jury Problem Feb 09, 2024

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Note from Elie: Fani Willis Has Problems (Upon Problems) Feb 02, 2024

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Note from Elie: How Merrick Garland Saved E. Jean Carroll – and His Own Trump Prosecution Jan 26, 2024

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Note From Elie: The Word Jack Smith Will Never Say Jan 19, 2024

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Note From Elie: The Supreme Court’s Silver Bullet Solution to the Fourteenth Amendment Problem Jan 12, 2024

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Note from Elie: The Trail to 2024 Trump Trials Jan 05, 2024

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Note from Elie: 2023 Legal News Trivia Dec 29, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Danger of Weaponization – No Matter Who Does It Dec 22, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court Puts Jack Smith in a Bind Dec 15, 2023

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Note From Elie: The Joe Biden Impeachment Inquiry: Promise Everything, Deliver Nothing Dec 08, 2023

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Note from Elie: My Carroll Hardy Moment Dec 01, 2023

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Note from Elie: Take Donald Trump at His Word Nov 17, 2023

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Note from Elie: What Do We Do With Congressional Scoundrels? Nov 10, 2023

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Note from Elie: Why Halfway Cooperation Doesn’t Work Nov 03, 2023

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Note from Elie: Watergate, Trump, and How History Speaks to Us Oct 27, 2023

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Note from Elie: My Name Oct 20, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Known Unknowns of Trump’s Immunity Defense Oct 13, 2023

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Note from Elie: Why Trump Opted Not to Seek Removal to Federal Court Oct 06, 2023

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Note From Elie: The Prosecution’s Worst Witness Sep 29, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Importance of Who Decides, and Where Sep 22, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Forgotten Special Counsel Sep 15, 2023

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Note from Elie: The End of Unprecedented Sep 08, 2023

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Note from Elie: Speedy Trials and High Stakes in Trump Georgia Case Sep 01, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Purgatory of the Trump Co-Conspirators Aug 25, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Problem With Pardon-Proofing Aug 18, 2023

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Note from Elie: A Tale of Two Judges Aug 11, 2023

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Note from Elie: Trump’s 3rd Indictment Is Really Not About Jan. 6 Aug 04, 2023

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Note from Elie: Donald Trump and the “One More Thing” Defense Jul 28, 2023

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Note from Elie: Why Fani Willis Should Stand Down Jul 21, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court: Conservative Outcomes, Activist Means Jul 14, 2023

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Note from Elie: Where’s Walt? Jul 07, 2023

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Note From Elie: Why DOJ’s Trump Trial Should Go First Jun 30, 2023

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Note from Elie: Skip the Outrage Over Hunter Biden Jun 23, 2023

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Note from Elie: Why Trump Was Charged in Florida, Not DC Jun 16, 2023

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Note From Elie: Bright Lights Can Make for Ugly Temptation Jun 09, 2023

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Note from Elie: Trump’s Longshot Case for Federal Court Jun 02, 2023

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Note From Elie: George Santos and the Cold Reality of Consequences May 26, 2023

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Note from Elie: Durham Report - Four Years for This? May 19, 2023

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Note from Elie: What John Roberts Really Meant to Say May 12, 2023

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Note from Elie: The Justice Department’s Hunter Biden Conundrum May 05, 2023

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Note from Elie: A Trump Trial Will Happen – But When? Apr 28, 2023

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Note from Elie: Decoding Dominion’s Settlement with Fox Apr 21, 2023

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Note from Elie: Judge Merchan Is Admirable - But He Should Recuse Apr 14, 2023

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Note From Elie: In the Trump Case, We’re All Courtroom Watchers Apr 07, 2023

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Note From Elie: Prosecutors, Turf Battles, and Trump Mar 31, 2023

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Note From Elie: What a Trump Indictment Could Mean for the Nation Mar 24, 2023

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Note From Elie: The Trump Hush Money Case: Bombshell or Dud? Mar 17, 2023

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Note from Elie: Nine Policymakers in Black Robes Mar 10, 2023

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Note From Elie: Speech or Debate — Breaking New Constitutional Ground Mar 03, 2023

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Note From Elie: The Fulton County Grand Juror and the Irresistible Pull of the Spotlight Feb 24, 2023

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Note From Elie: Mark Pomerantz, Self-Promoting Prosecutorial Turncoat Feb 17, 2023

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Note from Elie: How to Get Rid of George Santos Feb 10, 2023

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Note from Elie: How Powerful People Get Away with It Feb 03, 2023

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Note from Elie: Bad Faith in Pursuit of a White Whale Jan 27, 2023

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Note from Elie: DOJ & the Coming Constitutional Showdown Jan 20, 2023

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Note From Elie: What Should We Make of the Biden Documents Matter Jan 13, 2023

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Note From Elie: DOJ and The Cost of Getting There Second Jan 06, 2023

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Note From Elie: Legal Heroes of 2022 Dec 23, 2022

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Note from Elie: End Game for the January 6 Committee Dec 16, 2022

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Note from Elie: Loose Lips Sink Ships: Justice Alito and the Supreme Court’s Credibility Crisis Dec 09, 2022

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Note from Elie: An Indictment (or Two) Won't End Trump's 2024 White House Bid Dec 02, 2022

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Note From Elie — Trump Prosecutors: Focus on the People, Not the Label Nov 18, 2022

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Note From Elie: On Antisemitism Nov 11, 2022

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Note from Elie: Can a Republican Majority in Congress Derail the Justice Department? Nov 04, 2022

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Note From Elie: Gaetz Skates — Prosecutorial Malpractice Oct 28, 2022

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Note From Elie: Donald Trump’s Shot at History Oct 21, 2022

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Note from Elie: Time for DOJ to Do its Job on Jan. 6 Oct 14, 2022

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Note from Elie: DOJ Subpoenas Mark Meadows (Sort Of) Oct 07, 2022

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Note from Elie: Nobody Wins with the Special Master Sep 30, 2022

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Note from Elie: Politics Mar Trump Lawsuit Sep 23, 2022

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Note from Elie: Steve Bannon’s Joy Ride is Over Sep 16, 2022

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Note from Elie: The Real World Cost of Prosecutorial Delay Sep 09, 2022

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Note from Elie: All the Former President’s Lawyers Sep 02, 2022

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Note From Elie: Merrick Garland Holds the Line Aug 26, 2022

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Note From Elie: In Defense of the Fifth Aug 19, 2022

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Note from Elie: Making Sense of Mar-a-Lago Aug 12, 2022

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Note from Elie: A Chance at Redemption Aug 05, 2022

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Note from Elie: Steve Bannon’s Moment of Accountability Jul 29, 2022

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Note from Elie: What If They All Went Along With It? Jul 22, 2022

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Note from Elie: Deciphering DOJ’s Jan. 6 Contempt Decisions Jul 15, 2022

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Note From Elie: DOJ Delay Hurts Its Own Cause Jul 08, 2022

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Note from Elie: The Supreme Court and the Rule of Five Jul 01, 2022

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Note from Elie: What Does it Mean, Exactly, to Know? Jun 24, 2022

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Note from Elie: Committee Hearings and Criminal Prosecution: Different Ball Games Jun 17, 2022

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Note from Elie: “Dereliction of Duty” Is Far Too Generous to Donald Trump Jun 10, 2022

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Note from Elie: The 2nd Amendment, Justice Scalia, and Selective Textualism Jun 03, 2022

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Note from Elie: What is DOJ Doing on Matt Gaetz? May 27, 2022

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Note from Elie: Latest Jan. 6 Subpoenas: Suboptimal but Sensible May 20, 2022

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Note from Elie: America’s Chaotic Post-Roe Future May 13, 2022

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Note from Elie: Merrick Garland is Running Out of Time May 06, 2022

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Note from Elie: Dishonest but Not Dumb Apr 29, 2022

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Note from Elie: On Hunter Biden, Let DOJ Do its Job Apr 22, 2022

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Note from Elie: Criminal Referral: The Ultimate Sugar Rush Apr 15, 2022

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Note from Elie: A New Rule for Confirming Supreme Court Justices Apr 08, 2022

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Note From Elie: Refuse to Recuse – A Bad Look for Justice Thomas & The Court Apr 01, 2022

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Note from Elie: Defending the Defenders – Judge Jackson's Unique Perspective Mar 25, 2022

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Note from Elie: Lessons from Prosecuting the Nazis Mar 18, 2022

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Note From Elie: Three Reasons for DOJ's Delay on Meadows Mar 11, 2022

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Note from Elie: Bill Barr's Revisionist BS Mar 04, 2022

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Note from Elie: Manhattan DA Bragg vs. the Trump Investigators Feb 25, 2022

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Note From Elie: Where the Constitution is Silent Feb 18, 2022

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Note From Elie: Ivanka Trump Is Not A Child Feb 11, 2022

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Note from Elie: Why Age Matters on the Supreme Court Feb 04, 2022

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Note from Elie: Rudy’s Downward Spiral Jan 28, 2022

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Note From Elie: The Many Faces of Kevin McCarthy Jan 21, 2022

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Note from Elie: Reform the Electoral Count Act Now Jan 14, 2022

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Note From Elie: Jan. 6 Committee Must Play Hardball Jan 07, 2022

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Note From Elie: The Top Legal Heroes of 2021 Dec 17, 2021

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Note From Elie: Taking the Fifth: The Constitutional Cop-Out Dec 10, 2021

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Note From Elie: The MAGA-for-lifers vs. The Prison-Averse Dec 03, 2021

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Note From Elie: Judicial Malpractice Nov 19, 2021

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Note From Elie: Aural Closure in a Middle School Gym For All Nov 12, 2021

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Note From Elie: “The Importance of Preserving Executive Privilege” Nov 05, 2021

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Note From Elie: Biden Right to Retract Statement on Jan 6 Prosecutions Oct 29, 2021

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Note From Elie: A Taxonomy of Trumpworld Witnesses Oct 22, 2021

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Note From Elie: Trump Has Mastered The Art of Delay Oct 15, 2021

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Note From Elie: The Supreme Court Publicity Tour Oct 08, 2021

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Note From Elie: Contempt of Congress Prosecutions are Necessary but Fraught Oct 01, 2021

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Note From Elie: The Failure of John Durham’s Investigation Sep 24, 2021

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Note From Elie: The January 6 Committee is On the Clock Sep 17, 2021

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Up Against the Mob: The Cooperator Sep 13, 2021

In this special episode, Elie shares the first episode of his new show, Up Against the Mob.

Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Michael Visconti decided to leave the mafia and become a cooperating government witness. Visconti opens up to Elie Honig about his life and rise in the mob — how he first got mixed up with the mafia, the violent crimes he committed, and his decision to flip against his mob “family.”

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Note From Elie: A Personal Reflection on 9/11 Sep 10, 2021

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Note From Elie: Bill Barr’s Cringeworthy Text Messages Sep 03, 2021

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Note From Elie: A Bridge Too Far on the Eviction Moratorium Aug 27, 2021

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Note From Elie: Cuomo Unlikely to Face Charges Aug 20, 2021

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Note From Elie: The Coming Congressional Battle Over Jan 6 Aug 13, 2021

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Note From Elie: Why Jeffrey Clark Matters Aug 06, 2021

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Note From Elie: The Case Against Tom Barrack Jul 30, 2021

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Note From Elie: The Uncertainty of Andrew Cuomo’s Political Fate Jul 23, 2021

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Note From Elie: Kevin McCarthy and the Truth About Jan. 6th Jul 16, 2021

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Note From Elie: Hatchet Man Jul 09, 2021

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Note From Elie: Trump Won't Go to Jail Jul 02, 2021

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Note From Elie: DOJ Stood Its Ground Jun 26, 2021

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Note From Elie: Too Little, Too Late For Don McGahn Jun 18, 2021

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Note From Elie: DOJ Should Bring Sedition Charges Jun 11, 2021

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Note From Elie: Will Trump Be Indicted? Jun 04, 2021

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Note From Elie: How Much Is Too Much? May 28, 2021

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Tish Targets Trump May 21, 2021

Elie Honig is joined by University of Alabama Law School student Kyra Perkins. They break down New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement that her office will pursue a criminal—not just civil—investigation into the Trump Organization. They also discuss what it means to conduct a fair investigation, and the political sensitivities involved with an announcement like this one.

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Much Ado About McGahn? May 19, 2021

Elie Honig breaks down the decision by the Biden administration to allow former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify before Congress about Donald Trump’s attempt to obstruct the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference in 2016.

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The Business of Cooperation May 17, 2021

Elie Honig discusses updates in the case of Joel Greenberg, the former Florida tax collector, who will plead guilty to sex trafficking charges—and what flipping Greenberg could mean for the fate of Florida GOP Representative Matt Gaetz.

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Prosecutors and the Media May 14, 2021

Elie Honig is joined by NYU Law School student Safeena Mecklai. The pair discuss the latest in the prosecution of Derek Chauvin, including a Minnesota judge’s ruling on “aggravating factors” that could increase Chauvin’s prison sentence, and the federal indictment of Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis officers in connection with the murder of George Floyd. They also discuss the role of the media in shaping prosecutors’ charging decisions.

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Hatchet Job May 12, 2021

Elie Honig breaks down the latest development in the long saga of Bill Barr: a federal judge reprimanding the former attorney general for misleading Congress about whether Donald Trump should have been charged with obstructing the Russia investigation.

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Chauvin Charged (Again) May 10, 2021

Elie Honig breaks down the federal grand jury indictment of Derek Chauvin and the three other ex-Minneapolis police officers in connection with the killing of George Floyd.

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"The Shadow Docket" May 07, 2021

Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law School student Eli Nachmany. The pair discuss the likelihood of Supreme Court expansion, the Court’s “shadow docket,” and the (increasingly political) process for selecting Supreme Court justices.

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The Court-Packing Debate May 05, 2021

Elie Honig discusses the ascendant conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the Biden administration’s commission to explore court expansion, and possible reforms to the federal judiciary.

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The Rudy Raid May 03, 2021

Elie Honig discusses the FBI’s raid of Rudy Guiliani’s home and office, and the likelihood that the Southern District of New York will bring charges against Guiliani, who made his name as the leader of that office in the 1980s.

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Third Degree Sample: Policing & Systemic Change Apr 30, 2021

In this sample from Third Degree, Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins discusses her reaction to the guilty verdict in the Chauvin case, and the effectiveness of federal pattern or practice investigations into city police departments.

Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines.

Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider.

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Prosecuting the Insurrection Apr 28, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig calls on DOJ leadership to aggressively pursue charges against the individuals who inspired and carried out the January 6th Capitol insurrection. He also breaks down the partisan political battle blocking the formation of a congressional commission to investigate the insurrection. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/prosecuting-the-insurrection/ Third Degree is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Unfinished Business For DOJ Apr 26, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses new developments in the investigation into Russia’s influence in the 2016 election, and why Merrick Garland can still pursue justice for the crimes committed. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/unfinished-business-for-doj/ Third Degree is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: After the Chauvin Verdict Apr 23, 2021

Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai discusses her live reaction to the Chauvin verdict, and its greater implications for policing in America. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Third Degree is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Chauvin Verdict Apr 21, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig addresses the significance of the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-chauvin-verdict/ Third Degree is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chauvin Trial: The Final Stretch Apr 19, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig reflects on the state of the Chauvin trial as it nears the end, and looks ahead to week four: closing arguments and jury deliberations. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvin-trial-the-final-stretch/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: The Chauvin Defense Rests Apr 16, 2021

In this sample from Third Degree, Elie Honig and Harvard Law student Eli Nachmany discuss Derek Chauvin’s decision not to testify in his own murder trial. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stop, Cooperate and Listen Apr 14, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses new developments in the investigation of Matt Gaetz—including the case of his collaborator, Joel Greenberg. A former Florida county tax collector who was indicted last year on sex trafficking charges, Greenberg may be cooperating with investigators. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/stop-cooperate-and-listen/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chauvin Trial: What’s Next Apr 12, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvintrial_whatsnext/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: Reflections on the Chauvin Trial Apr 09, 2021

In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and University of Alabama law student Kyra Perkins discuss the significance and difficulties of watching the Derek Chauvin trial. In the full episode, they further discuss the Chauvin trial, including the strength of the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, the circumstances in which a trial witness can plead the Fifth, and more. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. To sign up for CAFE Insider and gain access to the CAFE Insider podcast and exclusive notes from contributors (including Elie himself), head to cafe.com/insider. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Investigation of Matt Gaetz Apr 07, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the series of allegations against Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz—including for sex trafficking, extortion, transportation of a minor, and prostitution. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-investigation-of-matt-gaetz/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chauvin Trial Continues Apr 05, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the long first week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, from the effectiveness of the witnesses to the strength of the prosecution’s arguments. He also looks ahead to the focus of week two: the defense. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Become a member at half the annual price with special code DEGREE at cafe.com/insider. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvin-trial-continues/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: Chauvin Trial - The Arguments Apr 02, 2021

In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai assess the strength of the defense’s arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. To sign up for CAFE Insider and gain access to the CAFE Insider podcast and exclusive notes from contributors (including Elie himself), head to cafe.com/insider. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Battle Over Voting Mar 30, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the new Georgia law restricting voting rights and the possibility of H.R.1 — the sweeping piece of federal voting rights legislation — getting through the Senate. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-battle-over-voting/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chauvin Trial Begins Mar 29, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down what to expect in the trial of Derek Chauvin, including the composition of the jury, the charges, and the likely arguments from both the prosecution and defense. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvin-trial-begins/ To become a member of CAFE Insider, head to cafe.com/insider and use the code: DEGREE. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: Prosecuting Sedition Mar 26, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law student and former Trump administration speechwriter Eli Nachmany to discuss the conduct of former DC Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin and the potential for sedition charges against the Capitol insurrectionists. Plus, Elie tells stories from the legal trenches of his former office, the Southern District of New York. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/prosecuting-sedition/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Prosecuting Hate Crimes Mar 24, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig assesses the likelihood that hate crime charges will be brought against the shooter who killed eight people, including six Asian women, last week in Atlanta. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/prosecuting-hate-crimes/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Merrick Garland’s First Test Mar 22, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down the DOJ’s prosecution of the insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol on January 6th. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/merrick-garlands-first-test/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: How To Strike a Juror Mar 19, 2021

In this sample from the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins discuss the technicalities of the jury selection process, including the “Batson challenge.” Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. To sign up for CAFE Insider and gain access to the CAFE Insider podcast and exclusive notes from contributors (including Elie himself), head to cafe.com/insider. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can The Chauvin Jury Be Impartial? Mar 17, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin, including the impact of the historic $27 million settlement between the city of Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. Elie also breaks down the makeup and demographics of the jury at this stage in the selection process. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/can-the-chauvin-jury-be-impartial/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Closing In On Trump Mar 15, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the series of growing investigations into former President Donald Trump—from his tax returns to his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/closing-in-on-trump/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Third Degree Sample: The Juror Mar 12, 2021

In this sample of the Third Degree podcast, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai discuss the news that a Minnesota judge has reinstated the third degree murder charge against police officer Derek Chauvin — and the impact that charging decision may have on the ultimate verdict. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. To sign up for CAFE Insider and gain access to the CAFE Insider podcast and exclusive notes from contributors (including Elie himself), head to cafe.com/insider. For a limited time, you can join at half the annual membership price. Just enter the code: JUSTICE. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Picking the Chauvin Jury Mar 10, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer charged with killing George Floyd. As the jury selection process kicks off, Elie breaks down the challenges associated with finding a pool of impartial jurors. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/picking-the-chauvin-jury/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Did Cuomo Commit a Crime? Mar 08, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the investigation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged misrepresentation of the number of nursing home deaths due to COVID-19. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/did-cuomo-commit-a-crime/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Manhattan DA vs. Trump Mar 05, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law student and former Trump administration speechwriter Eli Nachmany to discuss the Manhattan District Attorney’s growing investigation into former President Trump’s financial records, and how history will remember former Attorney General Bill Barr. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-manhattan-da-vs-trump/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cuomo’s Conduct Mar 03, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig breaks down the slew of investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s conduct. In recent days, Cuomo has faced allegations of sexual harassment and misrepresenting the number of statewide nursing home deaths due to COVID-19. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan, Noa Azulai. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/cuomos-conduct/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Book on Bannon Mar 01, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the potential for state prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Steve Bannon, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s ongoing investigation of Donald Trump’s finances. Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-book-on-bannon/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Case Grows in Manhattan Feb 26, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Alabama Law School student Kyra Perkins to break down the status of the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into Donald Trump’s taxes and Justice Clarence Thomas’s conspiratorial dissent in a recent Pennsylvania voting rights case. Plus, of all the cases that Elie has prosecuted, which one still keeps him up at night? Join Elie every Monday and Wednesday on Third Degree for a discussion of the urgent legal news making the headlines. Third Degree takes on a bit of a different flavor on Fridays, when Elie speaks with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/a-case-grows-in-manhattan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The DOJ Returns Feb 24, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland’s Senate confirmation hearings and a return to normalcy for the Department of Justice. Tune in with Elie every Friday on Third Degree for a conversation with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-doj-returns/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Merrick Garland’s Moment Feb 22, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the unique legacy of Merrick Garland, President Obama’s stymied Supreme Court nominee who will now become President Biden’s attorney general. He also breaks down the biggest decisions facing Garland as he takes the helm at DOJ, ranging from investigating Donald Trump to prosecuting Hunter Biden. Tune in with Elie every Friday on Third Degree for a conversation with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/pros-vs-pretenders/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Zoom Lawyering Feb 19, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by NYU law student Safeena Mecklai to discuss the impact of Trump’s acquittal on the next generation of lawyers, a Georgia District Attorney’s pending investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn election results, and the challenges of lawyering over Zoom. Join Elie every Friday on Third Degree for a conversation with a rotating slate of America’s most impressive law school students. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/zoom-lawyering/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will Trump Be Charged? Feb 17, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses a Georgia District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Donald Trump and his allies. He also addresses the downfall of one Trump ally in particular: Rudy Giuliani. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/will-trump-be-charged/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is Impeachment Broken? Feb 15, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig recaps the whirlwind final day of the Senate impeachment trial: the House Managers’ shocking decision to call witnesses, their subsequent decision to stand down, and the eventual acquittal of former President Donald Trump. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/is-impeachment-broken/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Day 5 Feb 13, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig recaps the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial, and looks forward to the final hours before the awaited vote. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-day-5/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Day 4 Feb 12, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig recaps the third day of the Senate impeachment trial, and previews the next phrase of the trial: Donald Trump’s legal defense. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-day-4/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Day 3 Feb 11, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig recaps the second day of the Senate impeachment trial, including the House impeachment managers’ case for conviction, and the never-before-seen video evidence presented to the Senators. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-day-3/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Jake Kaplan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Day 2 Feb 10, 2021

In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig recaps the first full day of the Senate impeachment trial, from the performances of the lawyers on each side, to the vote on whether to move forward. He also breaks down the three key strategic questions to watch for heading into Day 2 of the trial. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges: cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/ Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-day-2/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Day 1 Feb 09, 2021

In the second episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig discusses the House impeachment managers, the Trump legal defense team, and what to watch for in the first day of the Senate impeachment trial. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up (https://cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/) to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-day-1/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Impeachment Preview Feb 08, 2021

In the inaugural episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig previews the unprecedented second impeachment trial of Donald Trump — what to look for, why it matters, and what comes next. Elie’s analysis doesn’t end with Third Degree.Sign up (https://cafe.com/article/the-stay-tuned-newsletter/) to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring articles by Elie, a weekly roundup of politically charged legal news, and historical lookbacks that help inform our current political challenges. Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/impeachment-preview/ Third Degree is produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Coming Soon Feb 02, 2021

Cafe Studios presents Third Degree, hosted by Elie Honig. A former federal and state prosecutor, Elie gives you everything you need to know about the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump -- all in ten minutes or less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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