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Preet Bharara

Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.
From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Stay Tuned with Preet

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “The Merit Trap,” Preet answers listener questions about whether state attorneys general can indict a sitting president, the status of the Senate Judiciary Committee's long-standing “blue slip” policy, and the move by the Department of Justice to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation suit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll. 

Then, Harvard philosophy professor Michael Sandel joins Preet for a conversation about his new book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?” where he explores the corrosive role of meritocracy in the politics of our current moment. 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-merit-trap-with-michael-sandel/

To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider at: CAFE.com/Insider 

Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis byElie Honig, and features by CAFE staff: CAFE.com/brief

And if you haven’t already, listen to a sample from this week’s episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free at CAFE.com or in the Stay Tuned feed. 

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

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The Merit Trap (with Michael Sandel)

Will President Joe Biden preemptively pardon people on the so-called Trump enemies list? In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the balance of considerations involved.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further explore potential preemptive pardons. They also discuss the arrest of and charges against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the Supreme Court oral arguments in a case challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

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 full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. 
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway.
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CAFE Insider Sample 12/10: Preemptive Pardons, Mangione, & Trans Rights

George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Packer joins Preet to discuss his latest article, The End of Democratic Delusions, and what the 2024 election reveals about the future of American democracy and the Democratic party.

Plus, could Donald Trump have members of the Jan 6 Committee arrested? And, what will Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI Director mean for the role’s 10-year term? 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-pendulum-always-swings-back-with-george-packer/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Chris Wray & America's Unwinding (with George Packer)

Tina Brown joins Stay Tuned as a special guest host to interview Preet. They discuss Preet’s thoughts on this moment in our country’s history, his professional trajectory, and what causes some billionaires to break bad.

Tina Brown is an award-winning journalist, editor, and author who recently launched her new Substack, Fresh Hell, which gives her weekly take on politics, media, and culture. She was previously editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and founder of The Daily Beast.

Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

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Historical Optimists vs Hysterical Pessimists (with Tina Brown)

Why did ABC News settle the defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump? And if the case had gone to trial, what might cross-examination of ABC host George Stephanopoulos have looked like? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the settlement in an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further analyze the settlement. They also discuss: 

– FBI Director Chris Wray’s announcement that he would resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term; and
– A New York judge’s rejection of Trump’s effort to overturn his Manhattan conviction due to presidential immunity.

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 full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.

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Drone On

What does it take to be happy? Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, where she teaches “Psychology and the Good Life.” She’s also host of the podcast, “The Happiness Lab.” Dr. Santos joins Preet to discuss:

The definition of happiness and how to maximize it 

The parenting paradox 

How job crafting can bring purpose to any career

Self-care vs caring for others

Practicing gratitude 

The health effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection

The relationship between religion and happiness

Why negative emotions are necessary

Plus, Preet shares his new year’s resolutions, his favorite Stay Tuned episode of the year, and whether Liz Cheney will have to invoke the Speech or Debate clause.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/laurie-santos-happiness/

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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The Formula for Happiness (with Dr. Laurie Santos)

The CAFE team is taking a break from our usual programming this week to share another show we think you might like. 

It’s a show called “The Gray Area,” hosted by Sean Illing, that explores issues across culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas, all through a philosophical lens. 

In the episode we’re about to share, Sean Illing and his guest, historian Edward Watts, discuss how America today feels a lot like ancient Rome…right before its empire collapsed. 

We hope you enjoy their conversation. You can listen to more of the show here.
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The Gray Area: Is America collapsing like ancient Rome?

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring sweeping changes to immigration policy – mass deportations, revoking birthright citizenship and asylum protections, and more – and has suggested he will deploy the military to carry out his plans. Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, litigated several high-profile immigration cases during the first Trump administration. Gelernt joins Joyce Vance to discuss the potential legal fallout when Trump retakes the White House.

Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.

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Litigating Immigration (with Joyce Vance and Lee Gelernt)

Why did Judge Aileen Cannon prohibit the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report about his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Cannon’s order and Trump’s request for the report to not be made public.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: 

– Trump’s upcoming sentencing for his Manhattan conviction, and the judge’s recent order revealing he will not sentence Trump to prison time; 
– The terror attack in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck through a crowd celebrating the new year, and the investigation into law enforcement failures and the driver’s ties to terrorist groups.

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 full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content.

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The Battle Over Jack Smith’s Report

Why do so many see rioters as patriots? Has apathy become a bigger threat than violence? The lead investigator in the House Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Tim Heaphy, joins Preet to discuss the evolving narrative around the insurrection, the push for pardons, and how distrust in government has eroded faith in public institutions. Heaphy is out with a new book, Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American Democracy, an insider account of these seminal events and where we go from here. 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/january-6-charlottesville-democracy-tim-heaphy-book/ 

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Run Toward the Problem (with Tim Heaphy)

Michael Beschloss is a historian and the author of the new book, Presidents of War. He speaks with Preet about what the past can teach us about the Trump presidency, why history should matter to our leaders, and his wonderful, shade-filled twitter feed.

Plus, Preet’s take on the legality of Whitaker as acting attorney general.

Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail. 

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How to Assess a Presidency (with Michael Beschloss)

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