CAFE Insider: Recent Episodes
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Co-hosts Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance help you to make sense of law and politics each week, plus weekly notes and bonus content exclusive to CAFE Insider members.
On the CAFE Insider docket:
– The Fulton County, Georgia special purpose grand jury’s newly unsealed report from the Trump election interference investigation, which revealed that jurors recommended charges against Senator Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies who ultimately were not charged;
– The order by a federal judge rejecting former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s bid to transfer his Georgia state criminal charges to federal court;
– The cooperation by a Mar-a-Lago IT worker in Trump’s classified documents criminal case;
– The ruling by a federal judge that found Trump liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll; and
– Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for flouting a January 6 House Committee subpoena.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and political scientist Ryan Burge discuss the relationship between religion and sports, and how Burge caught a student using ChatGPT in his classroom.
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Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.
Notes from Asha are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the history of political conventions.
In Backstage, they talk about the unique power of political history.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Rosenberg explain how prosecutors put the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) into practice.
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Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. To access the full written version of Barb's note, head to CAFE.com.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the history of the pardon power.
In Backstage, they talk about granting extension-pardons in the history classroom.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
On the CAFE Insider docket:
– Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s notice of removal to transfer the criminal case against him in Georgia to federal court and stop the state from proceeding any further in the matter;
– Unique tenets of Georgia’s criminal procedure rules, including the publication of grand jurors’ names in an indictment;
– Why the timing of Trump’s criminal trials can be decisive;
– The applicability of the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel policy on prosecuting a sitting president; and
– The collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and diversion agreement, and the designation of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel to continue overseeing the investigation.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Ip discuss the need for better economic literacy.
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Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Melissa's note, as while as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and the history of American women’s team sports.
In Backstage, they discuss the psychological and physical impacts of their own sports experiences.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.
Notes from Asha are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Hoover further discuss Herbert Hoover’s presidency and what she believes should be his legacy.
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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed Florida’s new Black history standards.
In Backstage, they discuss how they frame difficult history for their own students.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-8-9-telling-tales-of-history-the-florida-problem/
On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in the two federal criminal cases against former President Donald Trump:
– Whether a judge should adopt the government’s version of a protective order to limit Trump’s ability to make details of the case public;
– Trump claims that he cannot receive a fair trial in D.C. suggesting that Judge Tanya Chutkan should recuse herself given her past rulings, and that the case should be moved from D.C. to West Virginia;
– Trump’s potential defenses in the election case, and whether, in order to secure a conviction, prosecutors will need to prove that Trump knew that he lost the 2020 election;
– Whether former Trump aides, including Mark Meadows and the unnamed co-conspirators in the indictment, are cooperating with investigators; and
– The existence of an out-of-district grand jury that continues to investigate the classified documents matter, as revealed by Judge Cannon in a recent order.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce break down the third indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges that stem from alleged attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. They discuss:
– Trump’s potential defenses and the challenges prosecutors will face in this unprecedented case;
– Special counsel Jack Smith’s decision not to charge the six unnamed co-conspirators who are referenced in the indictment and not to charge Trump directly for the January 6 insurrection; and
– The legal and political implications of bringing a third indictment against Trump ahead of the 2024 election, and how this case might fit within the timelines of the other cases.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed historical parallels to the UPS contract negotiations and the Hollywood “double strike.”
In Backstage, they explore the central issue of AI in contemporary labor activism and in their own work.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-8-2-unions-strikes-and-the-public-what-matters/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The new charges that special counsel Jack Smith added to the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump;
– The meeting between Trump’s lawyers and DOJ prosecutors in an apparent last-ditch effort to stop them from charging Trump in connection with January 6;
– The decision by a federal judge to put on hold Hunter Biden’s guilty plea agreement on two tax charges, citing legal and constitutional concerns about the arrangement.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. To access the full written version of Barb's note, head to CAFE.com.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and astrophysics professor Adam Frank discuss the recent discovery that cosmic waves from the Big Bang are rippling through space, time, and even through us.
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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed what American dolls can show about historical national values and trends.
In Backstage, they explore their own feelings about dolls and other iconic playthings.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-7-26-barbie-g-i-joe-and-the-gang-dolls-are-us/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The news that special counsel Jack Smith informed former President Donald Trump that he is a target in DOJ’s January 6 investigation, and the criminal statutes Trump might be charged with violating;
– The order by a federal judge in Florida setting a May 2024 trial date for Trump’s classified documents criminal case;
– The ruling by a federal judge in New York clarifying the jury’s decision in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation and sexual assault case against Trump; and
– The charges filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel against 16 pro-Trump fake electors who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Melissa's note, as while as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the significance of third party presidential candidacies in American history.
In Backstage, they discuss the emotions that they contend with when they confront third party bids.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-7-19-the-third-party-problem/
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Michael Dreeben, while Preet is out. Dreeben served in the Solicitor General’s office for over 30 years, including 24 years as the Deputy Solicitor General in charge of the federal government’s criminal docket. He is one of only eight people to have ever argued over 100 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the interview, Dreeben discusses:
– High-profile rulings from the 2022-2023 SCOTUS term on issues including race, LGBTQ+ rights, and student loans, and the Court’s rightward shift;
– Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s impact during her first term on the Court;
– Dissenting opinions written by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan, which they read aloud from the bench; and
– Cases on the Court’s docket for next term.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.
Notes from Asha are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Yaffa address different takes on the media’s coverage of Prigozhin’s failed coup.
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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the significance of American sea disappearances.
In Backstage, they discuss their own comfort (and discomfort) with sea exploration.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-7-12-the-titan-the-sea-and-what-we-see/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– A Louisiana federal judge’s order that restricts Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies about content moderation;
– Donald Trump’s request to delay the Mar-a-Lago documents trial until after the 2024 presidential election;
– The arraignment of Trump’s valet and co-defendant in the documents case, Walt Nauta, and the likelihood that he flips on Trump and testifies against him at trial; and
– The public statements issued by the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney who handled the Hunter Biden investigation denying whistleblower claims that DOJ stonewalled the investigation and retaliated against the whistleblowers.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Supreme Court expert Kate Shaw discuss the opinion in Moore v. Harper. The Court rejected the controversial Independent State Legislature Theory, but Shaw argues that the Court may have left the door open to reviving the applicability of the theory under different circumstances.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. To access the full written version of Barb's note, head to CAFE.com.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel talk about how AI will impact issues of free speech and censorship. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.
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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed how Indigenous Americans have defined their sovereignty.
In Backstage, they discuss their own experiences teaching Indigenous American history.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The leaked audio recording in which former President Donald Trump bragged about retaining, what sounds to be, a classified document outlining a potential United States attack on Iran;
– The testimony by IRS whistleblowers who accused Justice Department leadership and the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office of political interference in the Hunter Biden probe;
– An Arkansas federal judge’s order that, for the first time, struck down a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors; and
– The ProPublica report that Justice Samuel Alito failed to disclose a 2008 trip on a private jet paid for by a GOP billionaire who had business before the Supreme Court, and Alito’s Wall Street Journal op-ed denying the claims before the report was released.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst. For a transcript of Melissa's note, as while as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed how personal lawyers can help or hurt presidents.
In Backstage, they recall their reactions to depictions of the Watergate scandal and its substandard presidential lawyers.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: https://cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-6-21-presidential-lawyer-problems/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Hunter Biden’s expected guilty plea on two federal tax charges, and his agreement to enter a pretrial diversion agreement on a gun charge;
– The Washington Post report that the FBI and DOJ resisted opening an investigation into Trump’s involvement in January 6th;
– The “no-contact order” imposed in the Mar-a-Lago documents prosecution that bars Trump from discussing the case with the co-defendant and witnesses; and
– Trump’s interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier, in which he criticized the Mar-a-Lago documents indictment, denied that he improperly retained national security materials, and appeared to admit that he delayed complying with a subpoena to return documents.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note.
In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the role of water access in American history.
In Backstage, they talk about their childhood memories of their local water systems and the unfortunate role of swagger in water conservation.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-6-14-theres-something-in-the-water/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
- The Trump indictment and its aftershocks, including Trump’s potential motives for taking the classified documents and his likely defenses.
- The question of whether the government can get Judge Aileen Cannon kicked off the Mar-a-Lago case if she doesn’t recuse herself.
- The differences between Trump’s alleged crimes and the Hillary Clinton email scandal.
- Whether Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran’s testimony and contemporaneous notes will be admissible at trial.
- Whether a 13-year-old case involving Bill Clinton may help Trump argue that the documents were personal, not presidential, records.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and NYU psychology professor Niobe Way discuss how to be a better friend and maintain strong personal relationships.
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In the main Now & Then episode, Heather and Joanne discussed the history and mythologies of Texas.
In Backstage, they talk about their own experiences of Texas, in person and in culture.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. Thank you for being a member.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-6-7-texas-tall-tales-ken-paxtonand-us/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
- Reports that suggest Special Counsel Jack Smith is nearing the end of DOJ’s investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents.
- The embarrassing incident of a lawyer who relied on ChapGPT for legal research and cited made-up cases in a legal document submitted to the court.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Damodaran discuss why he prefers to remain a teacher rather than start his own business and why the acquisition of Kraft Heinz by Warren Buffett and private equity firm 3G Capital has not been a success
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking testimony from former Vice President Mike Pence as part of its January 6 investigation;
– A panel of 11th Circuit Court of Appeals judges signaled that they are likely to end the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago documents; and
– The Supreme Court has recently permitted states to move forward with a number of executions.
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We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar and Preet discuss the moment in Shankar’s childhood that changed the path of her life.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint a special counsel to handle the federal investigations into former President Donald Trump;
– The New York Times report indicating that Manhattan prosecutors are reviving the criminal investigation into Trump’s involvement in the alleged hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels; and
– The Respect for Marriage Act, the landmark bill that would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, which is currently being considered in the Senate.
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We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie’s Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Gellman discuss Liz Cheney and her political future.
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Heather and Joanne discuss the staggering youth of those we lost in Vietnam and other American wars – and reflect on how these losses show the importance of the youth vote.
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/now-then-backstage-11-16-the-power-of-the-youth-vote/
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On this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the legal challenges to President Biden’s student debt cancellation program. They also react to the news that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York will not bring criminal charges against Rudy Giuliani in connection with his Ukraine-related foreign lobbying. Plus, there’s new reporting on Donald Trump’s efforts to get the IRS to investigate his political enemies.
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We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Legal Standing — Legal Information Institute
Steve Vladeck, “Opinion: The judge blocking student loan relief for millions is wrong about the law,” CNN, 11/12/22
Steve Vladeck Twitter thread on 8th Circuit ruling, 11/14/22
TRUMP & THE IRS
Michael Schmidt, “Trump Wanted I.R.S. Investigations of Foes, Top Aide Says,” NYT, 11/13/22
Bradley Moss tweet on Trump’s projections, 11/13/22
John Anzalone tweet on IRS investigations, 11/13/22
TRUMP & FLORIDA
“Trump’s wild claim about using the FBI to stop 2018 vote counting, explained,” WaPo, 11/11/22
Sarah Isgur tweet, 11/11/22
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On this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the results of the 2022 midterm elections and their implications for ongoing DOJ and congressional investigations relating to former President Donald Trump. Is the January 6 Committee in its final days? Will a Republican-controlled House impeach Biden? And should Attorney General Merrick Garland appoint a special counsel to handle DOJ investigations into Trump?
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the power and pitfalls of market research.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their early-life understandings of Nazism and their fears about the present.
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Programming Note: Next week the CAFE Insider podcast will air on Wednesday, November 9. Tune in to hear Preet and Joyce react to the results of the election and what they will mean for the legal landscape.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The latest developments in the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, including the strength of the federal and state charges brought against the suspect, the new information about the attack revealed in the criminal complaint, and the extent to which toxic, political rhetoric led to the attack;
– The recruitment of an experienced national security prosecutor to join the Department of Justice’s Mar-a-Lago documents investigation;
– The challenges brought by a number of former Trump administration officials, including Mark Meadows, Pat Cipollone, and Pat Philbin, to avoid testifying in investigations involving Trump;
– The start of the criminal, tax fraud trial against the Trump Organization in New York; and
– The Supreme Court oral arguments in cases challenging affirmative action policies in college admissions.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the relationship between direct mail and the truth.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The January 6 Committee’s subpoena to former President Donald Trump for testimony and document production;
– The new ruling in which a federal judge wrote that Trump included false allegations of voter fraud in a Georgia lawsuit despite being informed by his lawyers that the data was incorrect;
– The prison sentence Steve Bannon received for defying a January 6 Committee subpoena;
– Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s decision to temporarily freeze the subpoena to Senator Lindsey Graham from a Georgia grand jury in the investigation into interference in the 2020 election;
– The reports indicating that prosecutors believe there is sufficient evidence to charge Trump with obstruction in relation to the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation; and
– Special Counsel John Durham’s failed prosecution of an analyst who contributed to the Steele Dossier.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Preet discuss the historical precedent for the workings of the January 6th committee.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the complicated dynamics of teaching history to college students in 2022.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The January 6th Committee’s vote to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify;
– The new evidence presented at the Committee’s final public hearing, including video footage of congressional leaders scrambling to respond to the attack and evidence of Trump’s pre-Election Day plan to declare victory on election night 2020;
– The Department of Justice’s sentencing recommendation for Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction;
– The Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s request that the justices intervene in the Mar-a-Lago documents case; and
– DOJ’s appeal of the appointment of the Mar-a-Lago special master.
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Major First Amendment issues are making their way through the courts and their resolution by the Supreme Court could change long-standing free speech and free press principles.
On this edition of Office Hours, Stuart Brontman, a First Amendment scholar with deep expertise in communications law joins CAFE Executive Producer Tamara Sepper to discuss three areas that have been making the headlines in recent months:
(1) Laws passed by Republicans in Texas and Florida that regulate content moderation by large social media companies and their right to exclude posts based on the viewpoints expressed;
(2) Defamation law and whether the justices will revisit the “actual malice” standard established in New York Times v. Sullivan, given a series of recent high-profile lawsuits, including Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News; and
(3) An Arizona law that bans people from recording police if the individual recording is within 8 feet away from the law enforcement activity and is given notice.
Brotman also discusses his new book, “The First Amendment Lives On – Conversations Commemorating Hugh M. Hefner’s Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values.”
For transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/office-hours/stuart-brotman/
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, NYU professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses the politics of platforming voices like Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather asks Joanne aboutthe musical Hamilton.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Former President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court filing asking the justices to permit the Mar-a-Lago special master to review about 100 classified documents that the FBI seized as part of its investigation;
– The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals order granting DOJ’s request to expedite the appeal of the special master appointment;
– The reports indicating that Trump lawyer Christina Bobb spoke with federal investigators about her certification that all classified materials at Mar-a-Lago were returned to the government;
– The new Washington Post report detailing that federal agents believe that there is sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and making a false statement related to a gun purchase; and
– The oral arguments before the Supreme Court in a case challenging Alabama’s election map for allegedly diluting the power of Black voters.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Washington Post report that earlier this year, Trump lawyer Alex Cannon refused to sign a declaration that all presidential documents were returned to the government;
– The Department of Justice’s motion requesting that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals expedite the appeal of the appointment of the special master to review the Mar-a-Lago documents;
– District Judge Aileen Cannon’s order that could further delay the special master review process; and
– The trial for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and his co-defendants for their involvement in the attack on the Capitol.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about the complexities of cultural representation in West Side Story and beyond.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Ioffe assesses the Biden administration’s strategy to combat Putin’s latest military escalation.
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Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017.
On the CAFE Insider docket:
– The civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump, three of his adult children, and others for allegedly taking part in a years-long financial fraud scheme;
– The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that permits DOJ to resume investigating the classified documents that were seized from Mar-a-Lago; and
– Special Master Judge Raymond Dearie’s first hearing with prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own familial immigration stories.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, NPR legal correspondent Nina Totenberg responds to listener questions about SCOTUS term limits, friendships on the Court, and how RBG changed her.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The appointment of Judge Raymond Dearie of the Eastern District of New York as special master to review the more than 11,000 documents seized from Mar-a-Lago;
– DOJ’s request for the 11th Circuit to freeze the district court order that blocked investigators from using the seized classified documents in furtherance of the investigation;
– Former President Donald Trump’s assertion, in media appearances, that he declassified the documents, and why Trump’s lawyers have not raised the declassification argument in court filings; and
– The reports signaling prosecutors are far from deciding whether to bring charges against Trump or his associates, despite indications that DOJ’s investigation into January 6th is accelerating.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their memories of the British monarchy.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Astead Herndon breaks down whether cultural or policy preferences are more motivating for voters. He also discusses the viability of California Governor Gavin Newsom as a potential presidential candidate.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
On the CAFE Insider docket:
– The New York Times report that DOJ has subpoenaed about 40 former Trump aides and seized the phones of two top Trump advisors;
– The latest on the briefs submitted by the Department of Justice and Trump’s lawyers addressing the potential appointment of a special master to review the documents seized during the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago;
– The respective recommendations of DOJ and Trump’s legal team for who should be appointed special master.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the music of underdog media.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Anne Neuberger, a top cybersecurity advisor in the Biden administration. They discuss how to rebuild American infrastructure, and the threat of foreign malicious cyber activity.
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This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Maya Wiley while Preet is at the Code Conference. Maya is the President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. She has also served as counsel to the mayor of New York City and in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. And, she was a candidate for New York City mayor in 2021.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Judge Aileen Cannon’s order granting former President Donald Trump’s request for a special master to review the documents seized during the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search;
– The special master issue, including the strengths of Trump’s claims of attorney-client privilege and executive privilege, and the factors the DOJ is balancing in deciding whether to appeal Judge Cannon’s special master order; and
– The January 6th Committee’s request to interview former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and the likelihood that former Vice President Mike Pence testifies before the Committee.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how they learned about loans and credit.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Leibovich sizes up Donald Trump's post-presidency and whether Ron Desantis is a strong candidate to lead the Republican ticket in 2024.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– DOJ’s unsealed, heavily-redacted affidavit in support of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant and a memorandum of law explaining the redactions;
– The letter that former President Donald Trump’s lawyer sent to DOJ to persuade prosecutors to stop the investigation into his alleged mishandling of presidential documents;
– The order in which a federal judge signaled willingness to grant Trump’s request for the court to appoint a special master to review the seized documents;
– DOJ’s request for permission to file an extra-long brief in response to Trump’s claims; and
– The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s investigation into the potential national security risks arising from the disclosure of information contained in the seized documents.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Former President Donald Trump’s court filing challenging the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search on Fourth Amendment grounds and requesting that the court appoint a special master to review the seized documents;
– The debate over whether the judge should unseal a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit over DOJ’s opposition; and
– Senator Lindsey Graham’s challenge of a subpoena to testify before a Georgia grand jury that is investigating alleged interference in the 2020 election.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the unsealed search warrant and property receipt from the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago. Did the seized documents contain sensitive national security information? What are the political implications of the search? And will former President Donald Trump face charges?
Preet and Joyce also discuss Trump’s reported invocation of the 5th Amendment in a deposition as part of the New York Attorney General’s investigation into his business dealings, Rudy Giuliani’s reported status as a target of a Georgia criminal investigation into election interference, and the reported plea deal for Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss more childhood board game memories.
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Preet spoke with Evan Osnos, the New Yorker staff writer who has won a Pulitzer for his coverage of China, about Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Taiwan. For a full transcript of the interview, head to CAFE's website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, John Avlon explains why he believes we need a Marshall Plan for 2022 and the similarities between Joe Biden and the fictional television character, Ted Lasso.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the news that FBI agents executed a search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. The search reportedly pertains to the Department of Justice’s investigation into whether the former President mishandled classified documents. Did Attorney General Merrick Garland approve the search? What special considerations go into an investigation into a former president? And what is the likelihood that Trump faces charges?
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss some intriguing tax-related tales from their own lives.
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Preet spoke with Dr. Kavita Patel, a primary care physician and health policy expert who serves as an on-air contributor to NBC and MSNBC, about the risks of Monkeypox. For a full transcript of the interview, head to CAFE's website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Franita Tolson, a constitutional law professor at USC and election law expert, discusses felony disenfranchisement, the prospect of mandatory voting, and teaching constitutional law in the age of this particularly politicized Supreme Court.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Washington Post report that confirmed, for the first time, that the Department of Justice is investigating former President Donald Trump’s role in the attack at the Capitol and other efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election;
– The reported cooperation of key January 6th witnesses, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and former DOJ official Ken Klukowski, with DOJ’s investigation;
– The missing January 6th text messages from former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli; and
– The reported involvement of Trump’s lawyers in the fake electors scheme.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how it feels to track down archival documents that shed light on historical mysteries.
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Preet spoke with Carol Leonnig, a reporter at the Washington Post, about her recent story confirming that the Department of Justice is investigating Donald Trump's actions on and around January 6th. For a full transcript of the interview, head to the CAFE website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, former Rep. Joe Kennedy III discusses his harrowing experience on his first day in Professor Elizabeth Warren’s Harvard Law School class. Plus, he talks about the other important way that Warren’s class changed his life.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst. Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The news that two aides to former Vice President Mike Pence, former chief of staff Marc Short and former chief counsel Greg Jacob, testified before a federal grand jury in the January 6th investigation;
– The January 6th Committee’s eighth public hearing, which focused on then-President Donald Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction while the Capitol was under attack;
– The investigation into the missing Secret Service text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021; and
– Steve Bannon’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a January 6th Committee subpoena.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Former President Donald Trump attempted to contact a January 6th Committee witness;
– The Committee issued a subpoena to the Secret Service for the text messages from January 5th and 6th, 2021 that seem to have been deleted;
– Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone testified before the Committee; and
– The Committee revealed new details about Trump’s plans in the leadup to January 6th and the links between Trump allies and the far-right extremist groups that stoked much of the violence at the Capitol.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss historical patterns of militias and recall their own impressions of the ‘Modern Militia Movement’ during the 1990s.
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Preet spoke with Ed Luce, the US national editor and columnist at the Financial Times, about Boris Johnson’s downfall and what it means for the United States. For a full transcript of the interview, head to the CAFE website.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Professor Farahany discusses how A.I. is already being used in place of judges, and the influence of machine learning in the realm of dating and matchmaking.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
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With Joyce out this week, Preet is joined by Dan Goldman, who served as lead House counsel in the first impeachment of Donald Trump and is now running for Congress in New York. Preet and Dan dive deep into the news around the January 6th Committee, including:
– Reports that Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony put additional pressure on DOJ to ramp up its investigation into former President Trump;
– The impact of former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony before the January 6th Committee;
– The surprising news that Steve Bannon has also agreed to testify before the Committee;
– The subpoenas issued to some of Trump’s closest allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham, by the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather, Joanne, and Professor Carol Anderson answer listener questions from their recent Live Taping.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Jim Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh, a prominent voice in law enforcement, has extensive experience investigating domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence — threats that the FBI has said are on the rise. He spent over 33 years working at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he eventually led the Birmingham and Nashville offices as Special Agent in Charge.
In the full episode, Cavanuagh discusses:
– The failed law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting;
– The capabilities of the AR-15, the gun used in Uvalde;
– The negotiations with cult leader David Koresh during the Waco siege in 1993;
– The investigation into the bombing murder of Joyce’s father-in-law, Eleventh Circuit Judge Robert Vance;
– The investigation into the Eric Rudolph bombings, which included attacks at an abortion clinic in Alabama and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta; and
– Law enforcement’s approach towards domestic terrorism and white supremacist violence.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their recollections of shifting alcohol norms during the 1970s.
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Preet spoke with Trevor Morrison, a constitutional law professor and former Dean of NYU Law School, about "substantive due process" — the basis for the ruling in Roe v. Wade. For a full transcript of the interview, head to the CAFE website.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Preet speaks with Jeannie Suk Gersen, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School and a contributing writer to the New Yorker. In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Professor Gersen discusses whether people can change their minds on the issue of abortion.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst. Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, including the arguments made in the concurring and dissenting opinions;
– The potential steps that the federal government can take to protect abortion rights;
– The implications for other constitutional rights, such as the right to use contraceptives and the right to same-sex marriage; and
– Local prosecutors’ discretion when deciding whether to bring abortion-related charges in states that criminalize the procedure.
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The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old precedent that secured the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. On a special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce break down the Court’s opinion and the implications of the ruling for the Court and the country.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Shannon Watts, the gun safety activist and founder of Moms Demand Action, joins Preet to discuss her goal to get more women into politics.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest January 6th developments:
– Testimony at the Committee’s third public hearing from former conservative Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Luttig and Greg Jacob, former chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence;
– The pressure that former President Donald Trump, attorney John Eastman, and others, put on former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results during the January 6th Electoral College certification vote;
– The Department of Justice’s request for transcripts from key Committee interviews; and
– The Committee’s investigation into the involvement of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in the effort to overturn the election results.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, former Attorney General Eric Holder speaks with Preet about their unsuccessful joint effort in 2010 to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who the 9/11 Commission called the “principal architect of the 9/11 attacks,” in a civilian court in Manhattan. Mohammed, more commonly known as KSM, remains in detention at Guantanamo Bay.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the developments from the first two January 6th Committee public hearings:
– The Committee’s argument that former President Donald Trump is responsible for the insurrection;
– The evidence prosecutors could use at a potential trial to demonstrate Trump’s mental state;
– The taped testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien;
– The live testimony from former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak; and
– The newly-released footage from the attack.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the pull of nostalgia in their own lives.
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Soledad O’Brien is a longtime TV news anchor and talk show host, best known for a decade-long career at CNN where she anchored the network’s flagship morning program.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, O’Brien talks about her propensity for cursing, what it was like to finish her college degree in her 30’s, and her love of horseback riding.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The indictment of former Trump White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the January 6th Committee;
– The Department of Justice’s decision to not charge Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino, two other former Trump administration officials who also refused to cooperate with the Committee’s investigation; and
– The acquittal of Michael Sussman, a lawyer for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, of lying to the FBI.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their perspectives on investing in the stock market.
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Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, is one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress. In this bonus from Stay Tuned, he talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan.
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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai.
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst. Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.
Preet and Joyce dedicate the entire episode of CAFE Insider to the issues stemming from last week’s horrific school shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They provide in-depth analysis of law enforcement’s delayed response to the incident, the Department of Justice’s investigation into the police’s handling of the matter, and the likelihood that Congress enacts gun safety legislation in response to the massacre. They also break down the leading gun control proposals, including background checks, “red flag” laws, and raising the minimum age to purchase assault rifles to 21 years old.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how social media can foster both empathy and suspicion.
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Min Jin Lee is one of the most celebrated authors of our time. She wrote Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, which was a National Book Award Finalist. In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Lee discusses the politics of hard work, and what makes someone a “functioning introvert.”
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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-the-terrorism-of-the-spoken-word/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– DOJ’s request for January 6th Committee interview transcripts;
– The Committee’s interview with Rudy Giuliani;
– The Committee’s request to interview Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who allegedly led a tour of the Capitol on January 5th that has raised suspicions about its connection to the attack;
– The lawsuit filed against a group of Wisconsin Trump supporters who attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election by coordinating a scheme to give the state's electoral votes to Trump; and
– The ongoing debate over the extent to which protestors should be permitted to organize outside of Supreme Court justices’ homes.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their memories of shifts in American news culture.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, discusses his upbringing in Boston’s public housing projects, and Ronald Reagan’s first meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev where they discussed the possibility of an alien attack.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-the-twilight-of-constitutional-law/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The racist attack carried out by a white gunman at a Buffalo supermarket, and the potential hate crime charges prosecutors might bring against the shooter;
– The January 6th Committee’s decision to issue subpoenas to sitting members of Congress;
– The likelihood that Donald Trump will comply with a Manhattan judge’s conditions for the removal of a civil contempt order; and
– The Minnesota report that found that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely engages in racially discriminatory policing.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how they conceptualize free speech online and in the classroom.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, climate scientist Peter Kalmus addresses international climate policy, nuclear energy, and the energy inefficiency of cryptocurrencies.
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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why did Justice Alito focus on policy arguments to rationalize his decision? To what extent would overturning Roe restrict abortion access and jeopardize the right to contraception? What are the implications for other constitutional rights, including the right to interracial and same-sex marriage, and the right to consensual sexual intimacy? And what might the Supreme Court Marshal’s investigation into the source of the leak entail?
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Symone Sanders, former senior advisor to President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senator Bernie Sanders, discusses the value of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She also reacts to Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent actions in Florida around gerrymandering and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which, if adopted by the Court, would overturn Roe v. Wade. Why was the draft opinion leaked? How would the opinion restrict reproductive rights? And what are its implications for other constitutional rights?
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about the difficulties in defining and discussing disability.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-sunday-night-massacre/
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, United States Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joins Joyce Vance to reflect on her first year in office.
They talk about the Department of Justice's investigations into January 6th, the relationship between civil rights activists and law enforcement, and the ongoing work to preserve reproductive and voting rights. Plus, how does DOJ make decisions around what kind of information to share with the public?
In a segment of the interview exclusively for CAFE Insiders, Gupta speaks about DOJ’s work to ensure safe prison conditions.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss Anne Frank’s impact on their lives.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Bill Browder, the investor, activist, and prominent Vladimir Putin critic, tells Preet what he really thinks about lawyers.
Browder’s new book is Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, State-Sponsored Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The obstruction of Congress conviction of a January 6th defendant who tried to blame former President Donald Trump for his actions;
– The federal terrorism charge for the Brooklyn subway shooting; and
– The SDNY indictment of former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin on bribery and fraud charges for allegedly taking part in an illegal campaign fundraising scheme.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about how philanthropic libraries and museums inspired their learning and complicated their historical thinking.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin discusses whether individual nations can become self-sufficient energy producers and the responsibility of oil and gas giants to help lessen climate change.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-when-the-right-wing-eye-of-sauron-landed-on-me/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The court filing in which New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to provide documents in her investigation into Trump’s business dealings;
– A federal judge’s decision to preclude Steve Bannon from arguing at his contempt of Congress criminal trial that he was following the advice of his lawyer when he failed to comply with a January 6th Committee subpoena;
– A Michigan jury’s acquittal of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020; and
– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather discusses her experiences with same-sex couples growing up in Maine.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, David Frum, the Atlantic staff writer and conservative political commentator, addresses Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress and a prediction he made during Trump’s second impeachment hearing.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The reports indicating that the Department of Justice is expanding the January 6th investigations to include people who funded and planned that day’s events;
– The likelihood that Attorney General Merrick Garland feels pressure from the January 6th Committee to intensify investigations;
– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ about former President Donald Trump;
– The forthcoming House vote on whether to hold former Trump aides Dan Scavino & Peter Navarro in contempt for defying Committee subpoenas;
– The Committee’s recent meeting with Jared Kushner; and
– The reports indicating that the Committee will not issue subpoenas to members of Congress.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how they might create a more just trial system.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Tim Urban, the blogger who writes “Wait But Why,” tells Preet why he thinks artificial intelligence is a more existential issue than climate change.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-the-patriotism-of-public-defenders/
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet.
On the docket this week:
– The court order in which a federal judge determined that Trump likely committed crimes in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results;
– The texts Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, in which she pressed Meadows to help overturn the election results; and
– The reports that Jared Kushner will meet with the January 6th Committee later this week.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own reckonings with the morality of war.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jeffrey Rosen, the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, discusses his concerns about the increased politicization of the judiciary, and why he jokingly calls himself “the Harriet Miers of legal journalism.”
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson;
– Steve Bannon’s court appearance in his contempt of Congress criminal case; and
– The New York Times report that confirmed the authenticity of business emails that were obtained from Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020. The revelations are reportedly related to the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and international business dealings.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how social media has complicated issues of governmental statecraft and secrecy.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush discusses why she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the politics of compromise.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-i-want-you-to-do-me-a-favor-though/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The completion of Merrick Garland’s first year as Attorney General;
– The conviction of the first January 6th rioter to stand trial;
– The indictment of the leader of the Proud Boys on multiple charges relating to January 6th, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding;
– The lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee against the January 6th Committee seeking to block a subpoena relating to RNC email campaigns; and
– The launch of the Department of Justice’s “KleptoCapture Task Force” targeting Russian oligarchs who are supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their own experiences learning about legacies of women in wartime.
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Hip hop artists are finding their rap lyrics and videos used against them in criminal court proceedings across the country. A group of celebrities and scholars led by Jay-Z signed a letter recently calling on New York lawmakers to pass the Senate Bill S7527, also known as the” Rap Music On Trial” bill, which seeks to make it more difficult for prosecutors to admit creative expressions into evidence.
CAFE Executive Producer Tamara Sepper speaks with Andrea Dennis, co-author of the book, “Rap On Trial – Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America,” and Alex Spiro, Jay-Z’s attorney who drafted the letter and represents many hip hop artists and other celebrity clients as a partner at the law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, ABC Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl talks about the time President Trump compared him to his teenage son, Barron.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– A new court filing in which the January 6th Committee argues that former President Donald Trump and his allies may have committed crimes by seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election;
– New reporting that indicates that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s criminal investigation into Trump’s business dealings is unraveling with the recent resignations of the two lead prosecutors on the matter; and
– Former Attorney General Bill Barr’s new book and reputation rehabilitation tour.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the imperfection of historical memory and the risks and rewards of democratic heroes.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Ira Glasser discusses the evolution of the ACLU and what happens in countries like Germany without the First Amendment.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-the-sum-of-her-parchments
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-ask-the-experts/
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– The Department of Justice’s role in combating potential cyberwarfare relating to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine;
– The resignations of the two lead prosecutors in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings; and
– President Joe Biden’s nomination of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne reflect on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changes their perspective on American and global politics.
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On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Confirmation from the National Archives that former President Donald Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act;
– A court order for Trump and his children, Don Jr. and Ivanka, to sit for depositions as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s investigation into Trump’s business dealings; and
– Two new court filings from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their own experiences with bullying and the patterns that belligerent actors tend to utilize for control.
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Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk research and consulting firm, joined Preet at the Pivot Conference in Miami on Tuesday, February 15, for a conversation about the geopolitics around a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-trumps-shadow-army/
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Barb McQuade guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance while Preet is traveling. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan law school, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
On the CAFE Insider docket this week:
– Reports that former President Donald Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the National Archives, as required by the Presidential Records Act;
– The latest January 6th Committee developments, including the ongoing battle to compel John Eastman, the author of a memo outlining methods for Trump to overturn the election results, to comply with a subpoena, and reports that Rudy Giuliani is in communication with the committee; and
– The decision by Trump’s long-time accounting firm, Mazars USA, to cut ties with him in response to the New York Attorney General’s ongoing investigation into the Trump Organization.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their experiences with public education.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Columbia University President Lee Bollinger talks about the time Donald Trump called him a “moron.”
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full text of Joyce's note (and recipe), head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-ahmaud-arberys-legacy/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss:
– The latest January 6th developments, including reports that former President Donald Trump took presidential documents to Mar-a-Lago instead of giving them to the National Archives, the GOP’s classification of the 1/6 attack as “legitimate political discourse,” and the January 6th Committee’s reported meeting with former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark in which he invoked the 5th Amendment more than 100 times;
– The lawsuit filed by Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), a witness in Trump’s first impeachment, against Donald Trump Jr. & Rudy Giuliani for witness intimidation; and
– The conviction of lawyer Michael Avenatti for defrauding his former client, Stormy Daniels.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about the role of forbidden books in their own lives.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi weighs in on whether the American dream still exists.
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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-its-only-racist-if-you-think-so/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down:
– Justice Breyer’s retirement and President Biden’s forthcoming nomination of Breyer’s successor;
– The reported scheme to subvert the Electoral College process and put forth fake, pro-Trump electors from states Trump lost in the 2020 election;
– Trump saying he’d pardon January 6th rioters and his reported involvement in a scheme to seize voting machines following the 2020 election;
– The January 6th Committee’s efforts to compel John Eastman, the author of a memo outlining methods for Trump to overturn the election results, to comply with a subpoena; and
– A judge’s decision to reject a plea deal in the federal hate crimes case against Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, who were already convicted of murder in a Georgia state case.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Matthew Billy – Senior Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their economic journeys during the 1980s.
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In this special episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, and reflect on his legacy. President Biden now faces the tough question of nominating Breyer’s replacement. Who will it be? What will the confirmation process look like? And what does it mean for the Court?
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks CNN Senior Legal AnalystLaura Coates a series of lightning round questions.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-the-supreme-court-the-second-amendment/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down:
– A draft executive order to seize voting machines and appoint a special counsel to probe the 2020 election, which was reportedly included in a tranche of Trump White House documents released to the January 6th committee following a Supreme Court order;
– The committee’s request to interview Ivanka Trump, conversations with Bill Barr, and subpoenas issued to Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, and Sidney Powell;
– New York Attorney General Letitia James’s motion to compel Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump to testify as part of a civil investigation into whether Trump overvalued his properties; and
– The forthcoming impaneling of a special grand jury in the Georgia investigation into Trump’s alleged election interference.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own moments of political action and about the relationship between studying history and engaging in activism.
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Office Hours is a series of conversations with experts that explore undercovered issues of law and policy.
In this edition, we explore the rules, laws, and policies that underpin lethal drone strikes in the Middle East and the latest revelations by the New York Times that the military significantly undercounts civilian casualties.
CAFE Executive Producer Tamara Sepper is joined by Priyanka Motaparthy, Director of Project on Counterterrorism, Armed Conflict and Human Rights at Columbia University’s Human Rights Institute.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks New Yorker writer Masha Gessen a series of lightning round questions.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-making-sense-of-seditious-conspiracy/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down:
– the first seditious conspiracy charges brought by federal prosecutors stemming from the January 6th attack against the leader and members of the Oath Keepers;
– House minority leader Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to comply with the January 6th committee’s request to be interviewed;
– Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend’s reported testimony before a federal grand jury as part of an ongoing sex crimes investigation into the congressman; and
– the FBI’s response to the Texas synagogue hostage situation and the demand made by the hostage-taker that Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui be released from federal prison, where she is serving an 86-year sentence for attempts to murder American military and FBI officials. Preet oversaw Siddiqui’s 2010 prosecution as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about how Edith Bunker’s feminist revelations on All in the Family reflect the larger issues inherent in restitution.
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In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Dunikoski what part of trial she most enjoys and whether she has any trial superstitions.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full text of Joyce's note (and recipe), head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-dont-forget-to-bake-chocolate-chip-cookies/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the likelihood that the DOJ is investigating instigators of the January 6th attack, and react to Attorney General Garland’s speech about the Department’s approach to the investigations. They also break down the January 6th committee’s letter to Fox News host Sean Hannity asking him to voluntarily answer questions before the committee, the significance of the forthcoming public committee hearings, and the likelihood that Trump becomes Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2023 if Republicans take control of the chamber after the midterm election.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their experiences with researching eccentric historical figures.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Ian Bremmer a series of lightning round questions.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/article/note-from-barb-calling-all-citizens/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce reflect on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, and break down the likelihood that the instigators of the attack, including former President Donald Trump, will be held accountable. They also discuss former Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s departure from office without bringing further charges in his investigation into Trump’s business dealings, subpoenas issued to Trump’s children by NY Attorney General Letitia James, Elizabeth Holmes’s conviction for defrauding investors through her now-defunct blood testing startup Theranos, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction for sex-trafficking teenage girls on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Every week, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the latest politically charged legal issues facing our nation on The CAFE Insider Podcast, an exclusive show for CAFE Insider members. CAFE Insiders also receive bonus content from Stay Tuned with Preet and Up Against the Mob, Backstage content from Now & Then, weekly Notes from Preet and other CAFE contributors, and the CAFE Insider Newsletter. Sign up today at Cafe.com/insider.
This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Barb McQuade guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance while Preet is on vacation. Barb served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is now a CAFE contributor and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC.
In the episode, Joyce and Barb discuss whether DOJ should bring charges against former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. They break down the potential charges Trump might face, and the risks associated with prosecuting a former president. Joyce and Barb also discuss Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, which seeks to halt the attorney general’s civil investigation into the Trump Organization.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-t…ruction-and-fast/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about how they consider historical heroes & villains.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jonathan Capehart answers a lightning round of questions.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court decision that left in place SB8, the Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks of gestation. They also discuss the latest developments in the January 6th committee investigation: former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s efforts to avoid complying with a subpoena, a PowerPoint presentation that was shared among Trump allies that shows the drastic measures that members of Trump’s orbit were considering to overturn the 2020 election results, and the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision to order the release of Trump White House documents.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-doj-has-a-play-to-make-on-jan-6/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own relationships to religion and their concern over recent faith-based GOP rhetoric.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Rep. Pramila Jayapal answers a lightning round of questions.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down oral arguments in the high-profile abortion case in which Mississippi is asking the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the manslaughter charges brought against the parents of Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter. They also discuss the latest developments from the January 6th committee investigation: Mark Meadows’s decision to stop cooperating with the committee, and Jeffrey Clark’s and John Eastman’s invocations of the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-the-committees-gambit/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about how disinformation affects historical scholarship.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Scott Galloway answers a lightning round of questions.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the murder convictions for the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery and the pending federal hate crime charges against them. They also discuss the forthcoming Supreme Court oral argument in a high-profile abortion case in which Mississippi is asking the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the start of the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial, and the potential contempt of Congress referrals for people who defy January 6th House investigation subpoenas, such as former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his affinity for the Kennedy family and weighs in on his favorite kind of pizza.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. They break down the strength of Rittenhouse’s self-defense arguments, the rise of vigilantism, and the judge’s handling of the case, which has attracted some controversy. Preet and Joyce also discuss the latest developments in the trial for the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery: the implications of Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law, the strength of the prosecutor’s closing arguments, and the meritless comment made by a defense attorney about the presence of Black clergy members in the courtroom.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-the-conservative-ploybook/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their most memorable Thanksgiving holidays.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Tom Nichols a series of lightning round questions.
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In this special episode from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce asks prominent technology investor Roger McNamee about the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when he confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election.
They discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies. They also dig into McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media, and why McNamee considers himself an “accidental investor” after first setting out to become a musician.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-hopefully-rittenhouse-wont-be-free-as-fk-for-long/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own work experiences and about how we can inject more empathy into our national culture of work.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6th insurrection. On this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the news and the prospects for similar charges to be brought against Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark, and other Trump aides who — like Bannon — refuse to comply with the committee’s investigation.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in the House select committee’s investigation into the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, including new subpoenas for Trump allies John Eastman and Michael Flynn, former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s refusal to answer questions before the committee, and Trump’s lawsuit to prevent the release of documents subpoenaed by the committee. They also break down jury selection issues, opening statements, and self-defense arguments in the trial of the three men who are charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, in 2020. Lastly, Preet and Joyce assess the grand jury indictment in the Durham probe of Igor Danchenko, a Russian analyst who contributed to the Steele Dossier, on charges of lying to the FBI.
Attend “Midnight in Washington with Honorable Adam Schiff and Preet Bharara,” Thursday, November 18, at 7pm in NYC
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-if-you-stream-it-they-will-come/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the cultural significance of The Godfather and the role of family in organized crime.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the Supreme Court oral arguments in a pair of challenges to SB8, the Texas law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected at around six weeks of gestation. They also discuss a series of reports that revealed damaging information from Facebook’s internal documents, which were leaked by former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen. The documents show, among other things, that Facebook ignored the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election and QAnon, that it refused to share with policymakers its trove of research on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and that Instagram is having a harmful impact on teenagers.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-the-supreme-court-wades-back-in-on-sb-8/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their own experiences with writing letters and exploring epistolary research.
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Dr. Fiona Hill answers a series of lightning round questions, including what she thinks of her fellow impeachment witnesses.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the House’s vote to hold former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a subpoena to testify in the January 6th attack investigation, and the start of jury selection in the trial of the three men who stand charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery. They also break down the Supreme Court’s decision to schedule emergency oral argument for next week in DOJ’s challenge to Texas’s restrictive abortion law. The Court will determine whether the federal government has standing to sue Texas to block enforcement of the law and whether Texas can deputize private citizens to enforce the law.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Mathew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-attacks-on-local-government-are-mini-insurrections/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather, Joanne, and Professor Carol Anderson discuss the urgency of voting rights legislation and the pervasiveness of suppression today.
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, actor and musician Steven Van Zandt talks about the state of rock and roll and answers a series of lightning round questions.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in the House select committee’s investigation into the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol: former president Trump’s lawsuit that seeks to block the release of documents from the National Archives, a potential criminal contempt of Congress charge against former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena, and the committee’s subpoena of former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark. They also break down DOJ’s appeal to the Supreme Court asking the justices to reinstate a temporary ban on enforcement of Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-bannons-gotta-go-2-0/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their own experiences with dominance politics and reflect on the reactionary culture of the 1980s.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Ford Foundation president Darren Walker a series of lightning round questions.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the sixth and final episode of this season of Up Against the Mob. They discuss why Goodfellas is the perfect film to illustrate the real-life modern day mafia, the central role of nicknames and food in mob culture, and what Elie hopes listeners take away from Season One of the podcast.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments in the Department of Justice’s challenge to Texas’s restrictive abortion law, including the district court order temporarily blocking enforcement of the law and the Fifth Circuit’s reinstatement of the law. They also break down the indications that former Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon plans to defy the subpoena to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, and the Senate Judiciary Committee’s report that revealed new details about former President Trump’s efforts to pressure DOJ officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Mathew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-hawleys-hollow-howls/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their research of Henry Clay and the fundamentals of political research.
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks former CISA Director Chris Krebs a series of lightning round questions.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the fifth episode of Up Against the Mob. They discuss why ruthless mobsters are sometimes seen as empathetic figures, the extent to which the wives of mafia figures are culpable for their husbands’ crimes, and what poker can teach us about the criminal mind.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest developments regarding reproductive rights, including the Department of Justice’s emergency request to block Texas’s restrictive abortion law, and the forthcoming Supreme Court case where the state of Mississippi has asked the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. They also break down the subpoenas issued by the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.
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“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the role of politics in their historical awakenings and their shared passion for democratic governance.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, SEC Chair Gary Gensler answers questions from the audience at the Code Conference.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the fourth episode of Up Against the Mob. They discuss the challenge of managing relationships with cooperating witnesses, navigating high profile investigations, and the dynamic between prosecutors and FBI agents.
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With Preet out this week, Joyce interviews Lee Gelernt, the Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project.
The exclusive portion of the interview for members of CAFE Insider begins at 47:21.
Gelernt is one of the country’s leading civil rights lawyers. During the Trump administration, he filed lawsuits challenging the White House’s most draconian immigration policies, including the ban on individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries and the family separation policy at the border. Now, Gelernt is actively litigating a case against the Biden administration for its use of a Trump-era public health policy to expel migrants at the border.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Mathew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producer
"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-never-let-your-skill-exceed-your-virtue/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss what makes debt fascinating and how ostensibly dry histories can actually be exciting.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Bina discuss their mutual love for Bruce Springsteen, and Preet invites Bina to partake in a lightning round of questions.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the third episode of Up Against the Mob. They discuss the challenge of going undercover to infiltrate the mafia, the qualities that made Jack Garcia believable as a mobster operating at the highest levels of organized crime, and the support from family that both Garcia and Elie received in their pursuit of bringing criminals to justice.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the second indictment stemming from special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe. They also break down the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of biotech company Theranos, and the first lawsuits brought under Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Mathew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-the-evil-genius-of-the-texas-anti-abortion-law/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne reflect on their personal relationships with New York City.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about why he doesn’t often choose obscure subjects and how that reflects on his larger historical philosophy.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the second episode of Up Against the Mob. They discuss the qualities that make Murray Richman a superior defense attorney, the head-to-head battle between Richman and Elie at trial years ago, and why Richman is disenchanted with the criminal justice system.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss DOJ’s lawsuit challenging Texas’s restrictive abortion law. They also break down President Biden’s latest COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal workers and businesses.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-dangerous-rhetoric-fuels-domestic-terrorism/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their attendance at the 1989 Mobilize for Women’s Lives march in Washington D.C. and the importance of reproductive rights to their political perspectives.
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In this bonus for CAFE Insiders, Elie Honig and Safeena Mecklai take listeners behind the scenes of the first episode of Up Against the Mob. They discuss the challenge of flipping a mafia member to become a cooperating witness and how Elie would speak to his young children about his job prosecuting organized crime.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court order rejecting a request to block Texas’s new restrictive abortion law from going into effect. They also discuss the workings of the Court’s shadow docket, and the proposed legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-form-and-function-in-texas-sb8/
"Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the impact of Hurricane Ida and how to prioritize environmental protections in personal and political life.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer weighs in on how the media is handling Afghanistan coverage.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the Supreme Court orders that blocked the CDC’s federal eviction moratorium and required reinstatement of the Trump-era “remain in Mexico” immigration policy. They also break down the sanctions imposed on the so-called “Kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell, and other attorneys, for filing a conspiracy-driven lawsuit challenging the validity of the 2020 presidential election.
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This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-big-tech-is-the-new-big-tobacco/
“Backstage”is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss their own early memories of voting (or not voting) during the contentious 1980 presidential election.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter discusses her decision to bring her newborn baby to work and the importance of a comprehensive parental leave policy.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the legality of vaccine mandates and the CDC’s new eviction moratorium. They also break down whether double jeopardy protections preclude the new charges the Manhattan DA has brought against Ken Kurson, Jared Kushner’s close friend and a Trump pardon recipient, who stands accused of cyberstalking his ex-wife.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-protecting-the-right-to-vote/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss how to teach against obvious historical narratives.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Washington Post opinion columnist Catherine Rampell talks about why economics is so confusing for lay people, and whether she enjoyed her time as a theater critic.
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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
With Joyce away this week, Preet speaks with NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, who is reporting on the unfolding crisis on the ground in Afghanistan. Speaking from the airport in Kabul, Engel gives an update on the status of the U.S. military’s evacuation effort as the Taliban solidifies control of the country. And he doesn't mince words.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-combating-police-suicide/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne explore the role of the media in American moments of reconciliation and reintegration.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Atlantic staff writer Edward-Isaac Dovere discusses New York City politics and the potential for a 2024 rematch of Biden versus Trump.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce react to the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and break down the report on Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment issued by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. They also discuss reporting from the New Yorker’s Ronan Farrow that details a previously-undisclosed 2014 phone call that Cuomo made to the Obama White House regarding Preet and SDNY’s investigation into corruption in Albany.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-what-just-happened-at-the-supreme-court/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, renowned psychologist Dr. Daniel Kahneman discusses winning the Nobel Prize and whether lucky people exist.
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Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton, David Kurlander.
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that former President Donald Trump exerted pressure on DOJ officials to declare the 2020 election “corrupt” and to overturn the results, as revealed in newly-released notes taken by former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue during a phone call with Trump. They also discuss the first hearing held by the House select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the Department of Justice’s refusal to defend Rep. Mo Brooks in a civil lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell that accuses Brooks of inciting the riot.
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"Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-oops-he-did-it-again/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne explore how Disneyland creates American myths and identities.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down Mississippi’s legal brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, Trump ally Tom Barrack’s indictment on charges of illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, and the first felony sentence for a Jan. 6th Capitol rioter.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/lessons-from-the-first-january-6th-sentencing/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne talk about their own personal experiences with America’s physical infrastructure, and discuss what disparities in the built environment can tell us about social and economic inequality.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, journalist and author Kurt Andersen talks about his 1980s coverage of Donald Trump and whether Trump will run for president in 2024.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the new DOJ guidance that limits when prosecutors can secretly obtain reporters’ phone and email records, the inspector general report that criticizes the FBI for failing to pursue sex-abuse charges against former USA gymnastics team national doctor Larry Nassar, and a federal judge’s decision to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from admitting new applicants to the DACA program.
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Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-free-press-is-not-a-suicide-pact/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne reflect on the popularity and shifting reception of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton and answer listener questions.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, freshman Rep. Ritchie Torres discusses New York City politics and the recent Democratic mayoral primary.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down former President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google, the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision in Brnovich v. DNC, and Michael Avenatti’s prison sentence for an extortion scheme against Nike.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-what-just-happened-at-the-supreme-court/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne use the Supreme Court as a jumping off point to talk about fairness in the context of the classroom environment, and they share some personal stories about handling sensitive matters with students.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Elie discuss both the challenge and satisfaction of commenting on breaking news in their role as CNN legal analysts.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the grand jury indictment of two entities within the Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg for an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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Note From Asha" is a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-the-cosby-case-and-jan-6th/
“Backstage” is a special segment of “Now & Then” exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne reflect on their experiences with historical reenactors and talk through their memories of the 1976 American Bicentennial.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, interdisciplinary artist and mentalist Derek DelGaudio discusses what he learned about justice from growing up with a lesbian mother.
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This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance while Preet is on vacation. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet. In the episode, Joyce and Dan break down the reports that Manhattan DA Cy Vance is close to bringing charges against the Trump Organization, and the suspension of Rudy Giuliani’s law license. They also assess the fairness of the sentence Derek Chauvin received for murdering George Floyd.
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Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-turning-covid-guilt-into-compassion/
“Backstage” is a special segment of “Now & Then” exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne reflect on the legacy of President Nixon’s pardon and the changing American reactions to presidential corruption since the end of World War II.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, PBS White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor discusses President Biden’s recent critical comments about the media.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest Supreme Court decisions concerning the Affordable Care Act and LGBTQ rights. They also discuss Derek Chauvin’s upcoming sentencing, and the Department of Justice’s reversal of Trump-era immigration policies.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-cape-up-against-domestic-terrorism/
“Backstage” is a special segment of “Now & Then” exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne discuss the importance and dangers of faith and reflect on Eric Hoffer’s 1951 The True Believer.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Bratton a series of questions submitted by the live audience at the Streicker Center.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that DOJ prosecutors investigating leaks during the Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for data from Democratic Congressmen Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell. They also discuss former White House counsel Don McGahn’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, and DOJ’s new strategy to protect the right to vote.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton & Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producers
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“Note From Melissa” is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-pandemics-and-privatization/
“Backstage” is a special segment of “Now & Then” exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne recall their personal experiences observing the events of the January 6th insurrection.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the news that the DOJ under Attorney General Merrick Garland is maintaining its position that it should defend Donald Trump against a defamation suit brought by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who has accused Trump of raping her in the 1990s. They also discuss newly-released emails that show Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, pressuring the DOJ to investigate election fraud conspiracy theories, and the new developments in the criminal investigations into Trump and Matt Gaetz.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Asha" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-the-big-lie-is-a-terrorist-ideology/
“Backstage” is a special segment of “Now & Then” exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this installment, Heather and Joanne recall their personal experiences observing the events of the January 6th insurrection.
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For references and supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/now-and-then/backstage-now-then-6-8/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman discuss whether they ever disagree, Joanne’s unusual housepet, and 1970s popular culture.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles, including Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s decision to convene a special grand jury to consider evidence of potential wrongdoing by Trump and his associates, and Trump’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to hold him responsible for inciting the Capitol insurrection. They also discuss DOJ’s efforts to keep secret a 2019 memo that former Attorney General Bill Barr used to justify his decision to absolve Trump of obstruction of justice.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-will-chauvin-get-the-sentence-he-deserves/
“Backstage” is a special segment of Now & Then, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider. In this first episode of “Backstage,” Heather and Joanne talk about watching TV during the Vietnam era and discuss the dearth of foreign policy knowledge and media coverage in the contemporary U.S.
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Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Bloomberg Opinion financial columnist Matt Levine discusses whether we should worry about insider trading, and breaks down the implications of the recent “SPAC” boom.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the New York Attorney General’s criminal investigation into The Trump Organization, the debate in Congress over launching a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, and the Supreme Court’s decision to review a major abortion case.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-we-owe-it-to-history/
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Limerick From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the antitrust proposal that she unveiled in February.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the latest in the reported probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz and his potential criminal exposure, including the guilty plea and cooperation agreement signed by Joel Greenberg, Gaetz’s friend and associate. They also provide an update on Derek Chauvin’s sentencing, and break down the charges in connection with the Atlanta-area spa shootings.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Melissa" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutinypodcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/scotus-wind-down/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Vox Senior Correspondent and SCOTUS expert Ian Millhiser discusses the possibility of court packing, whether Justice Breyer should retire while Democrats have control of the Senate, and why he "blames James Madison."
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For references and show notes, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-5-13-ian-millhiser/
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down the federal civil rights charges against Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the killing of George Floyd. They also discuss the debate surrounding a juror in the Chauvin trial whose previously-undisclosed attendance of an MLK-inspired March on Washington could constitute grounds for an appeal, and the latest in the sagas of Rudy Giuliani and Bill Barr.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Asha" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-the-law-that-could-bring-down-rudy/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce break down the FBI’s raid of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment and office, and the grand jury indictment of three men on hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges in connection with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man.
Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for another Webby People’s Voice Award! This year, we’re up for Best Individual News & Politics podcast episode for Preet’s February 2020 conversation with Dan Goldman, who had just served as Lead Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of President Trump. Vote now!
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce.
This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-will-chauvin-get-the-sentence-he-deserves/
Elie Honig is joined by University of Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins. They discuss the lasting impact of the Chauvin trial, the recent announcement of DOJ’s pattern or practice investigations, and a vision of policing for the future.
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.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward tells Preet about her experience as a stand-in for Uma Thurman on the 2003 film “Kill Bill.”
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce break down the sentencing and appeal process following Derek Chauvin’s conviction, the DOJ’s “pattern-or-practice” investigations into the Minneapolis and Louisville police departments, and the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a major 2nd Amendment case.
Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for another Webby People’s Voice Award! This year, we’re up for Best Individual News & Politics podcast episode for Preet’s February 2020 conversation with Dan Goldman, who had just served as Lead Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of President Trump. Vote now!
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-first-do-no-escalation/
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Elie Honig is joined by NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai to discuss the road ahead after the guilty verdict in the murder trial of former police officer 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.
Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/after-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.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin talks about an unusual social experiment he recently conducted while running through Central Park. He also discusses his role in the creation of Showtime’s Billions, the TV drama (very) loosely based on one of Preet’s high-profile prosecutions.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-4-22-andrew-ross-sorkin/
CAFE and Vox Media are excited to announce that former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance will be joining the CAFE Insider podcast as Preet’s co-host. In their first episode as co-hosts, Preet and Joyce reminisce about their time serving together in the DOJ, and break down the guilty verdict and closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Melissa" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutinypodcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-race-ing-roe/
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In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by Harvard Law student and former Trump administration speechwriter Eli Nachmany to discuss the state of the Chauvin trial, the effectiveness of the witnesses, and the recent decision from the defense to rest.
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: cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-chauvin-defense-rests/
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.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet talks to Anne about her nomination by President Joe Biden to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency. Then, Preet is joined by Dan Goldman, a former Assistant US Attorney at SDNY who also served as lead House counsel during the first Trump Impeachment inquiry. Preet and Dan break down the latest in the Derek Chauvin trial and the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig is joined by University of Alabama law student Kyra Perkins to discuss the latest in the Derek 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 the judge’s decision for Chauvin to stand trial separately from the other three officers involved in the incident.
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 at CAFE.com.
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.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen and social scientist Janelle Wong talk to Preet about the importance of Asian American representation in popular culture, including in the cult 2004 comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.
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For references and show notes, head to: cafe.com/general/stay-tuned-bonus-4-8-viet-thanh-nguyen-and-janelle-wong/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the latest in the Derek Chauvin trial, including the strength of police and bystander testimony, the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the effectiveness of presenting video evidence. They also make sense of the reported DOJ investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for allegedly sex trafficking a minor.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-why-we-should-witness/
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai break down the early arguments from both the prosecution and defense 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.
Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/chauvin-trial-the-arguments/
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.
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Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, longtime Slate legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick discusses the drawbacks of specialization in the law, and what it felt like when Justice Samuel Alito called her “some hack.”
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-4-1-dahlia-lithwick/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the start of the Derek Chauvin trial, including the effectiveness of the opening statements, the strength of the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the impact of presenting video evidence and expert testimony.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-its-raining-in-georgia/
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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.
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, organizational psychologist and Professor at Wharton Business School Adam Grant discuss the life and legacy of Daryl Davis, who has convinced many KKK members to rethink their racism.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-3-25-adam-grant/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the shootings in Boulder, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia, the judge’s decision in the Derek Chauvin case to keep the trial on schedule in Minneapolis, and the charges against two men accused of assaulting late Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick during the Capitol insurrection.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Melissa" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutinypodcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-american-royals/
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig and Alabama Law student Kyra Perkins discuss the state of HR-1 (the sweeping voting rights bill currently before the Senate), the pros and cons of abolishing the filibuster, and the latest in the Derek Chauvin trial jury 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, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/how-to-strike-a-juror-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: Noa Azulai, Jake Kaplan.
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum discusses why so many friends from her past now believe in right-wing conspiracy theories and how the GOP has transformed over the last 25 years.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-3-18-anne-applebaum/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the multiple investigations into sexual harassment allegations made against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Asha" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider membership. Asha Rangappa is a former FBI Special Agent, a senior lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and a CNN analyst.
To access the full transcript of Asha’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-guns-or-votes/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig and NYU Law student Safeena Mecklai discuss the latest in the Derek Chauvin trial, and how social media impacts the jury 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, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider.
Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/the-juror/
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, Sam Ozer-Staton.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, surgeon and New Yorker staff writer Atul Gawande discusses his influential “The Cost Conundrum” article and tells Preet about his favorite popular medical literature.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-3-11-atul-gawande/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the impending investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged for the death of George Floyd. They also reflect on the alarming rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-stop-targeting-trans-youth/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse discusses what it felt like to be in the House chamber during the January 6th insurrection.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-3-4-joe-neguse/
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the sixth episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
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Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the developments in the investigations into former President Donald Trump, former Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. They also discuss the newly-declassified intelligence report that revealed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the operation that led to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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"Note From Barb" is now a part of the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-get-off-my-lawn/
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, White House senior advisor Andy Slavitt discusses the United State’s role in international COVID vaccine aid, and why the Trump administration didn’t buy enough vaccines for every American.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-2-25-andy-slavitt/
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the fifth episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Spotify: spoti.fi/3rhiMUM
Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the Supreme Court’s decision to permit grand jury access to former President Donald Trump’s financial records, Judge Merrick Garland’s Attorney General confirmation hearing, and Rep. Bennie Thompson’s civil suit against Trump for his involvement in the Capitol insurrection.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Melissa" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutinypodcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-the-fourteenth/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the fourth episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Spotify: spoti.fi/3rhiMUM
Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the arguments made by the House impeachment managers and former President Trump’s legal team during the Senate impeachment trial, the drama surrounding the debate over calling witnesses to testify at the trial, and the implications of Trump’s acquittal.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Asha" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a former FBI Special Agent, a senior lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and a CNN analyst.
To access the full transcript of Asha’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-noncompliance-and-impeachment/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, The Atlantic staff writer David Frum tells Preet about his dual Canadian-American citizenship and how 9/11 changed the way he thought about nationhood.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-2-11-david-frum/
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the third episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Spotify: spoti.fi/3rhiMUM
Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down the arguments raised in the pre-trial briefs of the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, and they discuss technology company Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Joyce’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-families-belong-together/
On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein talks with Courtney Elwood, the General Counsel of the CIA for nearly the entirety of the Trump administration.
They discuss Elwood’s formative years and her career in government, from her time clerking for Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, to her service in the George W. Bush administration, to the unique dynamics of being the top lawyer at an agency focused on covert action.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer
References and Supplemental Materials:https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-courtney-elwood/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Congressman Adam Schiff and Dan Goldman, both crucial figures in the first impeachment of Donald Trump, about how we should judge the legacies of former Vice President Pence and former Attorney General Bill Barr. They also discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s dangerous rhetoric.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-2-4-daniel-goldman-and-adam-schiff/
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the second episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justice on Spotify: spoti.fi/3rhiMUM
Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down former President Trump’s potential impeachment defenses, the charges being brought against individuals who participated in the insurrection at the Capitol, and the stock market GameStop saga.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Barb" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Barb’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-left-of-boom/
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash talk about whether the business of cable news will change with Trump out of office, and Bash’s recent (unsparing) interview with incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-28-dana-bash/
In this CAFE Insider Bonus, Preet and CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga discuss the first episode of Preet's new narrative podcast series, Doing Justice.
Click here to subscribe to Doing Justiceon Apple Podcasts: apple.co/doingjustice
Purchase the paperback of the book that inspired the podcast, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law: doingjusticebook.com
Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne look back on President Biden’s first week in office. They also break down former President Trump’s last-minute pardon blitz, Trump’s forthcoming Senate impeachment trial, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Melissa" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Melissa Murray is an NYU Law Professor, the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and an MSNBC legal analyst.
To access the full transcript of Melissa’s note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-melissa-woman-crush-wednesday/
On this special episode of the United Security podcast, former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper joins host Ken Wainstein for the second installment of their two-part conversation. While the last episode recounted Director Clapper’s life and career before becoming DNI, this one focuses on his service during the Obama administration.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-jim-clapper-part-ii/
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and President Biden biographer Evan Osnos talk about their shared philosophy professor Michael Sandel and the political relevance of his ideas about meritocracy.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-21-evan-osnos/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s second impeachment, the uncertainty of the Senate impeachment trial, the inspector general report about the Trump administration’s child separation policy, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Asha" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs.
To access the full transcript of Asha's note, head to CAFE.com: https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-asha-the-new-big-lie/
Note From Preet is part of the CAFE Insider newsletter. Read, listen, and let us know your thoughts at letters@CAFE.com
Note From Elie is part of the free weekly CAFE Brief newsletter. Audio recordings of Elie's Note are part of the CAFE Insider subscription.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks former Senator McCaskill about the social media bans on President Trump.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-14-claire-mccaskill/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Insurrection Aftermath,” Preet and Anne discuss the aftermath of the insurrection at the Capitol, including the likelihood of a second impeachment of President Trump, the charges being brought against rioters, and the law enforcement failure that permitted the mob to breach the Capitol building.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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CAFE is rolling out a slate of new contributors. "Note From Joyce" is the latest addition to the CAFE Insider subscription. Joyce Vance is the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. She's currently a Professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.
To access the full transcript of Joyce's note, head to CAFE.com: cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-joyce-the-cost-of-the-steal/
On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper about his life in the intelligence community.
Director Clapper takes Ken on a panorama of American intelligence successes and failures, touching on the Vietnam War, the Soviet Union, North Korea, the Gulf War, and the Iraq War. Along the way, Clapper offers novel observations on the state of geopolitics and American institutions.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-jim-clapper/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, director Bryan Fogel talks about his journey from stand-up comedy to making a film about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-1-7-bryan-fogel/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s controversial hour-long phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Republican Senators’ last-ditch effort to subvert the election results in Congress, and Vice President Pence’s role in counting the electoral ballots.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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On December 10th, Preet hosted Bill Browder — an investor and human rights activist who has become one of Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken critics — for a live Zoom taping of Stay Tuned.
After Browder’s attorney Sergei Magnitsky died in Russian custody in 2009, Browder fiercely advocated for the passage of the Magnitsky Act, which sanctions Russian actors involved in human rights violations. Preet and Browder discuss the state of the Magnitsky Act (and similar laws in countries around the globe), Browder’s follow-up to his much-heralded memoir, Red Notice, and the viability of dissent in Putin’s Russia.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/general/stay-tuned-live-with-bill-browder/
Stay Tuned with Preet and CAFE Insider are produced by CAFE Studios. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, MSNBC host and prolific author Rachel Maddow discusses the controversy surrounding the Wall Street Journal op-ed piece criticizing Dr. Jill Biden for using the credential “Dr.”
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-12-23-rachel-maddow/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joins Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram to break down the latest politically-charged legal news.
Preet, Anne, and Joyce discuss reports that President Trump considered appointing special counsels to probe election fraud and Hunter Biden’s taxes, Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen’s record, and the massive cyberattack targeting the U.S. government that was allegedly orchestrated by Russia.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Cyber Space, John Carlin is joined by Jeanette Manfra, the former assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They discuss Manfra’s time serving in Iraq, how she got into cybersecurity, and her new role as Director of Government Security and Compliance at Google Cloud.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jaqueline Green and Motty Rivkin.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-jeanette-manfra/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, discusses the time he spent in Israel during early adulthood, and the lessons he learned about his own American identity.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-12-17-jeffrey-goldberg/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down Attorney General Bill Barr’s resignation, the Supreme Court’s rejection of an attempt by the Texas Attorney General to block vote certification in four states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden, the federal investigation of Hunter Biden’s taxes, and more.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Matt Olsen. Ken and Olsen first met during their undergraduate careers at the University of Virginia, and went on to work together closely in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and at Main Justice.
Olsen reflects with Ken about his diverse work during the Obama administration, from his overview of the Guantanamo Bay detainee transfer process, to his position as General Counsel to the National Security Agency, and his reflections on the character and priorities of President-elect Biden.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; David Kurlander — Editorial Producer, Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer.
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-matt-olsen/
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne break down Attorney General Bill Barr’s assertion that DOJ has not found evidence of widespread fraud that could change the results of the election, Barr’s decision to appoint U.S. Attorney John Durham as special counsel to investigate the origins of the Russia probe, and unsealed court documents that revealed a DOJ investigation of a potential bribery-for-pardon scheme.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Cyber Space, James Murray, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, speaks with John Carlin about his professional journey to lead that agency. They also discuss Murray’s work in counterterrorism post-9/11, how all government institutions can be better equipped to combat cyber crimes, and the mission of the Secret Service since its creation in 1865.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jaqueline Green and Motty Rivkin.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-james-murray/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Jelani Cobb, a staff writer at The New Yorker and professor at Columbia Journalism School, talks about Kamala Harris’s potential path to the presidency and the unique role that comedian Dave Chappelle plays in our current popular culture.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-12-3-jelani-cobb/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Pardons, Proof, and the Pandemic,” Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, the Trump campaign’s latest failed efforts to block vote certification in battleground states, the Supreme Court ruling that struck down New York’s COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship, and more.
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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Turn the Page,” Preet and Anne break down the GSA Administrator's letter informing President-elect Biden that the formal presidential transition process can begin, Biden’s first round of cabinet selections, the ongoing election litigation, the Trump campaign’s disavowal of controversial attorney Sidney Powell, and the extent of President Trump’s pardon powers.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Cyber Space, David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times, discusses election security, how the government should respond to ransomware and other cyber threats, and the new HBO documentary based on Sanger’s book, “The Perfect Weapon.”
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, Alexa Pantelidis and Bryttni Yi.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/general/cyber-space-ft-david-sanger-2/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent at ABC News and co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” discusses her memorable 2008 interview with then-Vice President Dick Cheney, and the future of the Sunday morning talk shows.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-11-19-martha-raddatz/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Sulkers & Losers,” Preet and Anne celebrate CAFE Insider’s two-year anniversary while breaking down President Trump’s decision to put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his legal efforts to contest the outcome of the election, Ronald Klain’s appointment as White House chief of staff, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s controversial speech at the Federalist Society Convention, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
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On this special episode of the United Security podcast, Ken Wainstein interviews former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan, who first joined the Agency in 1980, served as Director during President Obama’s second term, from March 2013 to January 2017.
He chronicles a lifetime of insight into the world of American intelligence in his new memoir, Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, at Home and Abroad.
Brennan speaks with Ken about his 40-year career in intelligence, the national security implications of Trump’s refusal to concede the election, and his relationship with President-elect Biden.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer, David Kurlander — Editorial Producer.
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interview-with-john-brennan/
In this bonus from the United Security podcast, John Brennan tells Ken Wainstein about the lasting influence of his parents, and what life is like as a CIA analyst.
In the full episode, Brennan speaks with Ken about his 40-year career in intelligence, the national security implications of Trump’s refusal to concede the election, and his relationship with President-elect Biden.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Nat Weiner — Audio Producer; Sam Ozer-Staton — Editorial Producer, David Kurlander — Editorial Producer.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- Niall O’Dowd, “John Brennan, son of Irish immigrants, now Obama's top gun,” Irish Central, 6/6/2010
- Dermot McEvay, “Ex-CIA chief John Brennan an outlaw like his Irish namesake "Brennan on the Moor,” Irish Central, 8/20/2018
- “John F. Kennedy and Ireland,” JFK Library
- “Former C.I.A. Chief John Brennan Named Distinguished Fellow at Fordham’s Center on National Security,” Fordham Law, 9/4/2017
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Bremmer talks about the conservative media landscape and the possibility of Trump running again in 2024. Plus, he explains his fascination with puppets.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-11-12-ian-bremmer/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “State of Denial,” Preet and Anne break down the presidential election and the related litigation, Attorney General Bill Barr’s controversial memo authorizing federal prosecutors to investigate voter fraud before the election results are certified, Trump’s firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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Recorded at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 5, 2020
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On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the recent announcement by top intelligence officials that Russia and Iran have obtained American voter registration data. They also discuss DNI John Ratcliffe’s selective declassification of intelligence, and the sweeping indictment against six Russian intelligence officers in connection with some of the world’s most high-profile cyberattacks.
References and Supplemental Materials: cafe.com/united-security/united-security-10-30
The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer - Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer - Adam Waller; Audio Producer - Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers - Sam Ozer-Staton and David Kurlander
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-10-30/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov discusses his work with the Renew Democracy Initiative and his faith in centrism.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-29-garry-kasparov/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “What to Expect When You’re Electing,” Preet and Anne break down Russian and Iranian efforts to influence the election, President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to poll sites, law enforcement preparations to ensure voter safety at the polls, the Supreme Court decision regarding absentee ballots in Wisconsin, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers
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In this episode of Cyber Space, Sue Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, joins John Carlin to discuss her pathbreaking 40-year career in intelligence, her experience briefing five of the last six U.S. presidents, and why she decided to resign under President Trump.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producer: Sam Ozer-Staton
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivkin.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-sue-gordon/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, historian Jon Meacham tells the story behind Robert F. Kennedy’s remarkable speech delivered in the immediate aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s killing.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-22-jon-meacham/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “October Surprise(s)?” Preet and Anne break down the multitude of questions raised by the controversial New York Post article that sought to implicate Vice President Joe Biden in corruption related to a Ukrainian energy firm linked to Hunter Biden; Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the DOJ “unmasking” probe investigating Obama administration officials that concluded without any charges or a public report; and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein offer an update on the ongoing threats to election security, including a recent DHS assessment calling Russia the “primary covert influence actor.” They also discuss the national security implications of the White House COVID-19 cluster and break down the extradition of the “ISIS Beatles” to face trial in the United States.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-title-tk
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Bob Bauer (who reportedly played President Trump on Biden’s debate prep team) shares his observations of the first presidential debate, and Jack Goldsmith offers his concerns about the line of presidential succession.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-15-bob-bauer-and-jack-goldsmith/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Don't Spare the Rod,” Preet and Anne break down former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s involvement in the Trump administration’s child separation policy at the US-Mexico border, the vice presidential debate, Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and more.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Cyber Space, Shawn Henry, president of CrowdStrike, one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms, joins John Carlin to discuss election security, the threat of disinformation campaigns, and how cyber attacks have evolved over the last decade. Henry, who joined Crowdstrike in 2012 after a 24 year career in the FBI also discusses how he became involved in trying to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Cyber Space is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, David Kurlander.
Cyber Space is produced in association with Brooklyn Law School’s BLIP clinic. Special thanks to Amanda Kadish, Isabel Agosto, Jordan Khorshad, and Motty Rivkin for their help with research.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-shawn-henry/
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Marc Elias, the Democrats’ top election lawyer, discusses the unique challenge of representing every elected Democrat in Washington.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-8-marc-elias/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Covid-in-Chief,” Preet and Anne discuss the latest in President Trump’s battle against COVID-19, the impact of the outbreak on the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, the Trump Administration’s designation of New York, Portland, and Seattle as “anarchist jurisdictions,” and more.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, former New Jersey Attorney General and CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram talks with former U.S. Education Secretary, John King Jr, about the interconnectedness of government agencies, reimagining societal reform, and their favorite moments from Zoom school.
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For references and show notes, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-10-05-john-king-jr
On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down the national security concerns raised by President Trump’s finances and offer an election intelligence update, from a joint FBI and CISA Public Service Announcement to the leak of a CIA assessment that suggests Putin’s direct involvement in interference efforts. They also discuss the constitutionality and utility of the Trump Administration’s policy classifying New York, Portland, and Seattle as anarchist jurisdictions.
The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Executive Producer - Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer - Adam Waller; Audio Producer - Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers - Sam Ozer-Staton and David Kurlander
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-interference-and-anarchy
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Errol Louis, NY1 anchor and political analyst, discusses the importance of local journalism, and how its getting stifled in today’s political economy. He also looks back to his brief stint in New York City politics, and opens up about whether he would ever consider running again.
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For references and show notes, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-debate-from-hell-with-errol-louis
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “POTUS & SCOTUS,” Preet and Anne break down the bombshell New York Times report exposing President Trump’s tax returns extending over two decades, Trump’s nomination of 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the politics of the forthcoming confirmation battle, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
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In this episode of Cyber Space, Kara Swisher, the prominent technology journalist for the New York Times and co-founder of Recode, joins host John Carlin to breakdown the dangers of social media, the challenge of maintaining privacy, and whether dominant tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are too big. Swisher also discusses the role of government in tech, opens up about using TikTok on a burner phone, and argues for more voices like Senator Elizabeth Warren’s on Capitol Hill.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, Carlin, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: https://cafe.com/general/cyber-space-ft-kara-swisher
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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Melissa Murray, NYU Law Professor & Faculty Director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network, tells Preet about her time clerking for then-Judge Sonia Sotomayor on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and discusses how their relationship has grown since.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Glorious RBG,” Preet and Anne reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the ensuing political battle over filling the vacant SCOTUS seat, and more.
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On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the allegations that Putin ordered the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and what it says about the state of contemporary Russia—Putin’s use of violence to quash dissent, the appropriate U.S. response, and the possible connections of this incident to the popular uprising in Belarus.
The United Security podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-back-in-the-u-s-s-r
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “Trump Never Lets the Sting Show,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned with Preet, “What's Eating Us,” restaurateur and Momofuku founder David Chang shares some highlights from his time in the kitchen, and that time the NYC Department of Health almost shut him down. Then, Preet asks him a series of lightning round questions, including the difference between a chef and a cook, and whether the customer is always right.
REFERENCES:
- Preet joined Padma Lakshmi on Hulu’s Taste the Nation, Twitter, 6/18/2020
- Big Night. Directed by Stanley Tucci & Campbell Scott, Rysher Entertainment, 1996
- Eat Drink Man Woman. Directed by Ang Lee, Central Motion Pictures, 1994
- Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, Walt Disney Pictures, 2007
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Durham, Defamation, and Disenfranchisement,” Preet and Anne break down the resignation of Nora Dannehy, a veteran prosecutor and top aide to John Durham in the investigation into the FBI’s Russia probe, the DOJ’s decision to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation lawsuit brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that people convicted of felonies in Florida must pay all fines and fees before registering to vote, and more.
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This podcast is produced by CAFE Studios.
Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan – Editorial Producer
In this episode of Cyber Space, Chris Inglis, the former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and current Professor of Cybersecurity Studies at the U.S. Naval Academy, joins host John Carlin for a wide-ranging conversation about U.S. cyber defense. They discuss Inglis’s role on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the group’s proposals, the importance of instating a National Cyber Director to coordinate policy across the government and the private sector, why Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran pose the greatest cyber threat, and his reflections on the Edward Snowden revelations.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, explores issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
Transcript and show notes: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-ft-chris-inglis/
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Reflections on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Harvard philosophy Professor Michael Sandel discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the failures of meritocracy. They also look back on a revealing moment from the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings — when Kavanaugh used his Yale pedigree as evidence of his innocence against allegations of sexual assault.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Losers & Suckers,” Preet and Anne break down allegations that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy carried out a straw-donor scheme prior to his tenure at the United States Postal Service, Attorney General Bill Barr’s CNN interview last week where he made dubious claims about voter fraud, among other election-related issues, Mississippi Attorney General’s dismissal of the case against Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent 23 years in jail and was tried 6 times for allegedly murdering 4 people in 1996, and more.
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On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss domestic terrorism — the most urgent threats, the relevance of the “terrorist” designation, and whether or not Congress should enact legislation to make domestic terrorism a federal crime.
They also break down the significance of the decision by Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to cancel in-person congressional briefings on election security just months away from Election Day.
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/?p=29422&preview=true
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "I Was Wrong About the Hatch Act,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “Base Conclusions on Evidence, Not Its Aura,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Web of Ways,” Preet and Anne break down the latest updates in the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, who faces murder charges for fatally shooting two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Trump administration’s potential Hatch Act violations during the RNC, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in the case of Michael Flynn, holding that the district court could review the DOJ’s move to dismiss all charges against the former national security adviser, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental Materials found at CAFE.com
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, host John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, will explore issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
In this episode, Monika Bickert, Facebook’s Head of Global Policy Management, joins Carlin for a deep dive on the dangers of cyberterrorism, the nuances of hate speech, the recent controversies surrounding political speech and misinformation on Facebook, and the company’s initiatives leading up to the November election. Bickert, a former federal prosecutor and cybersecurity expert, opens up about the complexities of Facebook’s community standards and how she, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sheryl Sandberg have navigated removing violent and misleading content.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, “I Have Met Steve Bannon Twice,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Bannon Joins the Lineup,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Dan Balz talks about the state of journalism, and what he and his colleagues missed in 2016.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, "DeJoy, Bannon, Durham: Mail, Jail, Stale?” Preet and Anne break down Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony before lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the latest in former Trump campaign chief & White House strategist Steve Bannon’s indictment by SDNY, and the first conviction secured by John Durham, the Connecticut U.S. Attorney tasked with investigating the origins of the FBI's Russia probe.
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References and Supplemental Materials found at CAFE.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Trump’s Childlike View of Presidential Authority,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
On this episode of United Security, “The Double-Edged Sword of Tech,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down politically charged national security issues making the headlines, including:
--The new revelations unearthed by Volume 5 of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence’s final report.
-- Concerns about cryptocurrency as a method of terrorist financing, as highlighted by the Justice Department’s largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrencies last week.
--The policy considerations and legal authorities associated with President Trump’s decision to ban Tiktok and WeChat by executive orders.
--The arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and the troubling enforcement of Hong Kong’s new national security law.
References and Supplemental Materials: https://cafe.com/united-security/united-security-the-double-edged-sword-of-technology/
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “Bannon Indicted,” Preet breaks down SDNY’s indictment of Steve Bannon, President Trump’s former campaign CEO and White House chief strategist.
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References and Supplemental Materials found at cafe.com.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet talks to Voto Latino Founding President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar about Democratic party fractures, her superpowers, and how 9/11 changed her life.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Please Mr. Postman,” Preet and Anne make sense of the flurry of news surrounding the US Postal Service: President Trump’s recent admission that he opposes funding the agency because of “universal mail-in voting,” the sweeping cost-cutting measures attempted by the new Postmaster General, and the USPS alerting states that some absentee ballots may not arrive in time to be counted.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental Materials found at cafe.com.
Cyber Space is the newest podcast for members of CAFE Insider. Every other Friday, host John Carlin, the former head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, will explore issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and law with leaders who’ve made an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
In this inaugural episode, Carlin speaks with Alex Stamos, Facebook’s former Chief Security Officer who led the company’s investigation into Russia’s manipulation of the 2016 presidential election. Stamos was previously Chief Information Security Officer at Yahoo when the company dealt with a series of cyber attacks that resulted in the breach of some billion user accounts. Currently, he advises Zoom and leads Stanford University’s Internet Observatory. In the episode, Stamos discusses these experiences, addresses the debate over the role social media companies should play in fighting disinformation, and reacts to the biggest tech news, including the President’s intention to ban TikTok and WeChat.
Episode recorded on 8/7/20.
Read the transcript and show notes: https://cafe.com/cyber-space-podcast/cyber-space-with-alex-stamos/
Listen to John Carlin preview the Cyber Space podcast in conversation with Preet Bharara: [Link to Carlin-Preet episode]
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CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "A Little Voice in Every Immigrant’s Head,” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "The Lunacy of the McGahn Saga Says It All,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet talks about one of his favorite stories that Isabel Wilkerson tells in her new book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.”
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Executive’s Privilege,” Preet and Anne break down the political and legal questions around President Trump’s recent executive action, the latest in the legal fight over the House Judiciary Committee’s attempts to compel testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn, and the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association.
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References and Supplemental materials found at Cafe.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Hey AG Barr, If you don’t know, now you know,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Housework 2020” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
On this episode of United Security, “Arms, Protests, Ballots,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein break down politically charged national security issues making the headlines, including:
-- The legal and policy questions raised by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s decision to bypass congressional review on an $8.1 billions arms deal with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
-- The legal authorities for the deployment of federal agents in response to Black Lives Matter protests in Portland and the related concerns the move raises about the mission of the Department of Homeland Security;
-- Criticisms of the warning issued by William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, on foreign election interference.
References and Suppremental Materials can be found at CAFE.com
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jeffrey Toobin talks about his writing craft and how he manages to write so many books.
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For references and supplemental materials, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-8-5-jeffrey-toobin/
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Threats Foreign and Domestic,” Preet and Anne speak with Ben Wittes, the editor-in-chief of the Lawfare blog, about the revelations that the Department of Homeland Security compiled and disseminated “intelligence reports” on journalists who reported on Portland protests, including Ben himself. They also break down President Trump’s threats to ban TikTok, his tweets floating the possibility of delaying the election, and the administration’s decision to rescind an Obama-era fair housing rule.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental materials found at Cafe.com.
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "The Amateurish Dystopian Surrealism of Michael Cohen's Gag Order,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Appearances Matter, But Not to Barr’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jake Tapper talks about his fiction writing and what Preet should ask Jeffrey Toobin during their interview next week.
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For references and supplemental materials, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-7-30-jake-tapper
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Barr Fight,” Preet and Anne discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, President Trump’s recent deployment of hundreds of federal officers to American cities as part of “Operation Legend,” and the release of Michael Cohen from prison after a federal judge called his re-imprisonment “retaliatory” in response to his plans to publish a book.
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References and Supplemental materials found at Cafe.com.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Hurdles One Inch High on the Track’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Barr Cannonballs Into a Pool of Corruption,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
In this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa and Ken make sense of the recent Twitter hack which has renewed concerns about cyber vulnerabilities related to the upcoming election; escalating tensions between the U.S. and China with the Trump Administration’s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston and the Justice Department’s indictment of two Chinese nationals; and reporting that President Trump has provided secret orders authorizing the CIA to conduct covert cyber attacks.
Transcript, References & Supplemental materials here.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Professor Eddie Glaude ruminates on patriotism and reacts to Princeton’s recent decision to rename the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
“President Eisgruber’s message to community on removal of Woodrow Wilson name from public policy school and Wilson College,” Princeton University, 6/27/20
In this bonus material from a special episode of Stay Tuned, “Scenes from the Mueller Probe,” Anne Milgram talks to Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation, about his time reforming FBI’s forensics lab, that time he prosecuted Vincent Gigante, the boss of the Genovese crime family, and a death penalty case he defended early in his career as a young lawyer.
In the full episode, Weissmann reflects on the probe, shares his view on the Roger Stone commutation, and previews his forthcoming book, Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation.
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.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Spenser S. Hsu, “Convicted defendants left uninformed of forensic flaws found by Justice Dept.,” Washington Post, 4/16/2012
- Spenser S. Hsu, “U.S. reviewing 27 death penalty convictions for FBI forensic testimony errors,” Washington Post, 7/17/2013
- “FBI Testimony on Microscopic Hair Analysis Contained Errors in at Least 90 Percent of Cases in Ongoing Review,” FBI.gov, 4/20/2015
- “Innocence Project Praises DOJ for Undertaking Unprecedented Review of FBI Forensic Testimony,” Innocence Project, 2/24/2016
- Robert Mueller, Testimony on Forensics before the Senate Judiciary Committee, CSPAN, 5/16/2012
- Eddie William Finney, Petitioner, v. Walter D. Zant, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic Andclassification Center, Respondent, 709 F.2d 643 (11th Cir. 1983), Justia
- “First set to die, Ga man gets life in killings,” Access DWUN, 9/21/2013
- Joseph P. Fried, “In Closing Arguments, U.S. Says Tapes Prove Gigante Is Mob Kingpin,” New York Times, 7/23/1997
- Blane Harden, “Gigante Guilty of Racketeering, Conspiracy,” Washington Post, 7/26/1997
- Selwyn Robb, “Vincent Gigante, Mafia Leader Who Feigned Insanity, Dies at 77,” New York Times, 12/19/2005
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Portland, Vance, and Voting Rights,” Preet and Anne break down the controversy surrounding the use of federal officers to arrest and detain protesters in Portland, the most recent legal maneuvering in the Manhattan District Attorney’s pursuit of President Trump’s tax returns, and the Supreme Court’s decision to leave in place (for now) a lower court order which disenfranchises hundreds of thousands of people in Florida with felony convictions.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental materials at CAFE.com.
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Miseries of MDC are Ghislaine Maxwell’s Incentive to Flip,” and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Leadership in Crisis’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Senator Cory Booker a lightning round of questions about being Newark’s mayor, who he wants to play him in a biopic, and his favorite party game.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- Street Fight (dir. Marshall Curry), StreetFightFilm.com, 2005
- Jonathan D. Tepperman, “Complicating the Race,” New York Times, 4/28/2002
- Cory Booker Tweet about Danny DeVito, Twitter, 7/2/2014
- Werewolf: A Party Game for Devious People, PlayWereWolf.Co
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Pardon Me?” Preet and Anne break down President Trump’s decision to commute the sentence of his friend and advisor Roger Stone, the unusual circumstances under which Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen is returning to federal prison, the pair of long-anticipated Supreme Court decisions concerning Trump’s personal financial records, and the congressional testimony of former U.S. Attorney for SDNY Geoff Berman.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental Materials at CAFE.com
On this inaugural episode of United Security, “Bounties, Bolton, and COVID-19,” Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss recent reporting that the Russians paid bounties to Taliban linked militias to kill U.S. service members in Afghanistan, make sense of the Bolton saga including a breakdown of the pre-publication review process for former government officials, and provide an update on the resurgence of COVID-19.
Read the shownotes & the transcripts at CAFE.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Ghislaine Maxwell and the “Would You Cooperate” Game," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub discusses her time as counsel to the House Ethics Committee and offers some hopeful examples of election reform.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- James Bornemeier, “‘How-Not-To' Guide: Helping Politicians to Go by the Book,” Los Angeles Times, 5/13/1992
- “General election 2019: How much can parties spend?,” BBC, 11/4/2019
- “Matching Funds Program,” New York City Campaign Finance Board, 2020
- Sarah Kliff, “Seattle’s radical plan to fight big money in politics,” Vox, 11/5/2018
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Ghislaine, ICE & DOJ,” Preet and Anne discuss the recent ICE decision to force foreign students taking online-only college classes back to their home countries; the indictment in SDNY of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate and enabler; and the news that Richard Donoghue, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, is taking a new job as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (PADAG).
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental materials at CAFE.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Jerry Nadler’s Talk is Brash, but his Walk is Timid," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Some Modest Leadership Advice’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Manhattan District Cyrus Vance Jr. talks about the difficulties and inequities of prosecution during COVID-19.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- “D.A. Vance’s Written Testimony for City Council Committees on Criminal Justice and Justice System Oversight Hearing on “COVID-19 in City Jails and Juvenile Detention Centers,” ManhattanDA.org, 5/19/2020
- Brendan Krisel, “Manhattan DA Won't Prosecute Social Distancing Arrests,” Patch.com, 5/12/2020
- Sonia Moghe, “Inside New York's notorious Rikers Island jails, 'the epicenter of the epicenter' of the coronavirus pandemic,” CNN, 5/18/2020
- Erica Orden, “Coronavirus forces prosecutors to embrace video conferencing in criminal probes. It's raised a host of issues,” CNN, 5/7/2020
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Judiciary Speaks,” Preet and Anne discuss the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, the Trump administration’s push to overturn Obamacare, the latest in the Michael Flynn saga, and the House Judiciary Committee hearing about the politicization of the Department of Justice.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental materials at CAFE.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Barr's M.O., Lacking Hollywood Drama, is Subtle and Dangerous," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The Importance of ‘Thank You, Good Luck, and Goodbye’” and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this special live episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne discuss the controversy surrounding the release of John Bolton's book, react to new revelations regarding Trump's firing of Geoffrey Berman, and analyze two surprising Supreme Court decisions.
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Firing of Geoff Berman - A Low Barr,” Preet and Anne break down the events surrounding Attorney General Bill Barr’s sudden firing of Geoff Berman, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
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A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "No Verdict Is Certain," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "The last analysis is, what has man done?" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Boston College Professor of History Heather Cox Richardson talks about where she gets her news and whether historians should run for office.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- Heather Cox Richardson, Letter from an American on Marines banning Confederate flag, Substack, 6/5/2020
- Jenny Gross, “U.S. Marine Corps Issues Ban on Confederate Battle Flags,” New York Times, 6/6/2020
- Josh Marshall Profile, Talking Points Memo
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Policing in Crisis,” Preet and Anne discuss the new charges against the police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd, the recent calls for “defunding” the police and other attempts at reform, and more.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
References and Supplemental Materials at CAFE.com
A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "Trump's Legal Fantasyland," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Words That Have Touched Me" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “George Floyd & America in Turmoil,” Preet and Anne discuss the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the legal and policy dimensions of the case, and the protests breaking out in cities across the country.
We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
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A weekly Note from Elie is part of the CAFE Brief, and Insider members can listen to a recording of the note the same day. Please enjoy Elie reading this week's note, "History, Not the Jury, Will Render the Verdict," and read his note in your inbox every Friday.
CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Will Our Relationships Be The Same?" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. reflects on the life and legacy of his late father, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Marilyn Berger, "Cyrus R. Vance, a Confidant Of Presidents, Is Dead at 84," New York Times, 1/13/2002
- Don Oberdorfer, "Vance Quits, Opposed Hostage Rescue Try," Washington Post, 4/28/1980
In this episode of CAFE Insider, "Meet the Fokker Case” Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the headlines, including:
-- President Trump’s tweets promoting a conspiracy theory tying former Congressman and current media personality Joe Scarborough to the tragic death of his 28-year-old congressional staffer in 2001.
-- The President’s attacks on the integrity of absentee voting, falsely accusing election officials in Michigan and Nevada of breaking the law, and threatening to withhold federal grants to those states.
-- The latest developments in the highly unusual Michael Flynn case, including the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ordering District Judge Emmet Sullivan to explain his decision to appoint an amicus curiae to argue against the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case and the FBI Director Chris Wray’s announcement that the bureau is opening an internal review of the investigation.
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
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CAFE Insiders can enjoy this recording of Preet reading his note, "Trump's 'Ploybook,'" and read his note in the CAFE Insider Newsletter every Thursday.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Zanny Minton Beddoes offers advice for young people currently entering the workplace, reflects on her experience in boarding school, and tells Preet where she gets her news.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Kate McCann, “Theresa May admits 'running through fields of wheat' is the naughtiest thing she ever did,” The Telegraph, 6/5/2017
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “IGs, Unmaskings & Insider Trading,” Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the headlines, including:
-- President Trump’s firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick amid a reported investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
-- The appointment of former federal judge and prosecutor John Gleeson to argue against the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the Michael Flynn case and explore the possibility of holding Flynn in criminal contempt for perjury.
-- Trump’s recent accusations that Obama administration officials improperly revealed Flynn’s identity in classified intelligence reports during the presidential transition.
-- The FBI’s insider trading investigation into Senator Richard Burr whose phone was seized pursuant to a search warrant.
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, George Packer talks about the legacy of novelist Robert Stone.
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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Water Under the Bridgegate," Preet and Anne break down the politically-charged legal news making the headlines, including:
- The fallout from Attorney General Bill Barr’s decision to dismiss the DOJ’s case against Michael Flynn — and whether Flynn’s supporters have reason to be upset with the FBI’s handling of his investigation.
- The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Kelly v. United States to overturn the fraud convictions of two members of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration — and the implications of that decision on the future of public corruption prosecutions.
- The case surrounding the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old unarmed black man who was shot to death by a white father and son while on a run in suburban Georgia.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
FLYNN
- Friday’s special episode of CAFE Insider on the DOJ’s decision to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn
- The Department of Justice’s Motion to Dismiss the case against Michael Flynn
- Department of Justice alumni statement calling for Barr’s resignation, 5/11/20
- Unsealed documents relating to FBI’s Flynn investigation, 4/29/20
- 18 U.S. Code § 1001, the statute which makes it a felony to lie about a matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch
- Standard for “materiality” under 18 U.S.C. § 1001
- The Logan Act, which criminalizes official correspondence by unauthorized private citizens with foreign governments
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires lobbyists for foreign governments to make public disclosures
- The Attorney General’s Guidelines for Domestic FBI Operations
- “The Justice Department’s Faulty Arguments in the Flynn Case,” Robert Litt, Lawfare, 4/8/20
- “Bill Barr Twisted My Words in Dropping the Flynn Case. Here’s the Truth,” Mary McCord, New York Times, 5/10/20
- “The Long List of People Who Thought Flynn’s Lies Were Material,” Chuck Rosenberg, Washington Post, 5/10/20
- “Flynn and the Anatomy of a Political Narrative,” Andrew McCarthy, National Review, 5/9/20
- Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale’s statement on the DOJ’s decision to drop the case, 5/7/20
BRIDGEGATE
- Kelly v. United States(2020), the unanimous Supreme Court decision overturning the convictions of former NJ Governor Chris Christie’s associates for their roles in Bridgegate
- McDonnell v. United States (2015), Supreme Court precedent which narrowed the legal definition of public corruption
- Skilling v. United States (2009), the Supreme Court case concerning the Enron scandal which significantly curtailed the scope of the “honest services” fraud statute
- 18 U.S. Code § 1343, Fraud by wire, radio, or television
- 18 U.S. Code § 666, Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds
- 18 U.S. Code § 241, Conspiracy against rights
- Doing Justice, Preet’s book, in which he discusses prosecuting bad behavior under imperfect statutes
- President Trump’s tweet congratulating Chris Christie on the Kelly decision, 5/7/20
AHMAUD ARBERY KILLING
- The disturbing video showing Greg and Travis McMichael fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery [Violent content]
- Video showing Arbery inside a construction site shortly before his murder
- Waycross District Attorney Greg Barnhill’s letter of recusal, in which he recommended that charges be dropped due to “insufficient probable cause,” 4/3/20
THE WRAP
- The mysterious toilet flushing during Supreme Court oral arguments livestream, 5/7/20
- “Investigation: I Think I Know Which Justice Flushed,” Ashley Feinberg, Slate, 5/12/20
In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Barr Spins, Flynn Wins," Preet and Anne dissect the Justice Department’s rationale for moving to dismiss the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and the implications of this move on the rule of law.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- The Department of Justice’s Motion to Dismiss the case against Michael Flynn
- 18 U.S.C. 1001 (false statements) & definition of “materiality”
- Rule 48(a) in the Rules of Criminal Procedure: Dismissal
- Bill Barr Interview, CBS News, 5/7/20
- Preet’s Rosa Parks Tweet, 5/7/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Sam Harris talks about the plusses and pitfalls of interior monologues.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “The Return of Flynn & McGahn," Preet and Anne break down the the politically-charged legal issues making the headlines, including:
- Whether the recently unsealed documents in the ongoing case involving former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn show that he was entrapped and otherwise mistreated by the FBI, as argued by his supporters.
- Whether the fight between the executive and legislative branches over compelling testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn can be constitutionally resolved by the judiciary branch.
- Whether it is lawful for protestestors objecting to the lockdown restrictions in Michigan to descend on the State Capitol with loaded rifles and bullet-proof vests.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
STAY TUNED WEBBY NOMINATION
- Stay Tuned Webby's nomination for Best Podcast on News & Politics
MICHAEL FLYNN
- 18 U.S. Code § 1001, the statute which makes it a felony to lie about a matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch
- Unsealed documents relating to FBI’s Flynn investigation, 4/29/20
- Flynn’s motion to dismiss the case, based on the recently unsealed documents, 4/24/20
- Flynn’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea, 1/29/20
- Flynn’s apology and admission of guilt, 12/1/17
- The information of initial false statements charge to which Flynn pled guilty, 11/30/17
- Timeline of Flynn’s relationship with Russia, FactCheck.org
- “Flynn Redux: What Those FBI Documents Really Show,” Lawfare, 5/1/20
- The Logan Act, which criminalizes official correspondence by unauthorized private citizens with foreign governments
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires that lobbyists for foreign governments make public disclosures
- CLIP: Flynn leads “Lock her up!” chant at 2016 RNC, CNN
- CLIP: Comey discusses FBI Hillary Clinton investigation with George Stephanopoulos, 4/18/18
- CLIP: Pence says Flynn made “inaccurate” statements, 2/20/17
- CLIP: Trump floats rehiring Flynn, 4/30/20
- CLIP: WH Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany defends Flynn, 5/1/20
DON MCGAHN
- ORAL ARGUMENTS: Judiciary Committee v. Don McGahn, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, En Banc, 4/28/20
- Decision (2-1) by a three-judge D.C. Circuit panel dismissing the House Judiciary Committees’ lawsuit to enforce its subpoena of Don McGahn, 2/28/20
- House Judiciary Committee’s supplemental brief, submitted before the en banc rehearing of the case, 4/16/20
- McGahn’s supplemental brief, submitted before the en banc rehearing, 3/30/20
- Trump v. Mazars, the case now before the Supreme Court concerning the House’s subpoena of Mazars USA, President Trump’s accounting firm
- “The Supreme Court Confronts Trump’s Challenge to the Separation of Powers,” New Yorker, 5/2/20
MICHIGAN PROTESTS
- Michigan State Police training manual on open carry rules
- MCL 750.234d of Michigan State Penal Code, which outlines premises where open carry is unlawful
- “Gov. Whitmer: Protestors ‘carried nooses and Confederate flags and swastikas,” NBC News, 5/5/20
- “Because of Michigan’s gun laws, protestors were allowed to carry their assault rifles in state capitol — but not their protest signs,” Business Insider, 5/1/20
THE WRAP:
- Podcast: Two Whats and a Wow
In this bonus material from the special national security focused episode, “The New Threat Matrix,” co-hosts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the latest news on FISA and the historical context that helps us make sense of the recent Inspector General reports. They also share their views on the recent firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and what that means for U.S. national security.
Both Lisa and Ken have served at the highest levels of government -- at the Justice Department and as presidential advisors on matters of homeland security and counterterrorism. Lisa served under President Barack Obama, and Ken under President George W. Bush. They also both served as Chief of Staff to then-FBI Director Robert Mueller.
Host bios
Lisa Monaco, O’Melveny
Ken Wainstein, Davis Polk
The Archive
- Lisa & Ken’s first podcast conversation: Stay Tuned National Security Special, 2/4/20
- Special episode of CAFE Insider, featuring Lisa Monaco: Extraordinary Times, 3/17/20
- Lisa Monaco joined Preet on Stay Tuned to help answer listener questions, 6/21/18
- Lisa Monaco shares the story of her career in her first appearance on Stay Tuned: Behind Closed Doors: Advising Obama & Mueller, 9/28/17
FISA
- Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act documents, fas.org
- “Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation,” Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, 12/9/2019
- “Management Advisory Memorandum for the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Regarding the Execution of Woods Procedures for Applications Filed with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Relating to U.S. Persons,” Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, 3/30/2020
Michael Atkinson
- “Inspector General Fired by Trump Urges Whistle-Blowers ‘to Bravely Speak Up,’” The New York Times, 4/6/20
- Sen. Mark Warner, “The national security cost of Trump’s politicization of U.S. intelligence,” The Washington Post, 4/20/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Steve Vladeck discusses the Trump administration's use of American "soft power" and the online fame of his pug, Roxanna
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REFRENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
- Julian E. Barnes, “U.S. May Share Less Intelligence With Countries That Criminalize Homosexuality,” New York Times, 4/22/2020
- Roxanna the Pug, Instagram
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Legal Gambits,” Preet and Anne break down politically-charged legal issues and developments, including:
- The President’s executive order on immigration and the rationale for it.
- The removal of Dr. Rick Bright from his post as director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and his allegation that he was replaced because of his opposition to hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, “potentially dangerous drugs promoted by those with political connections.”
- The lawsuit brought by Missouri against the Chinese government over COVID-19, and legislation introduced by Republicans in Congress which would allow lawsuits against foreign governments.
- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s recent comments suggesting that the federal government should allow blue states to go bankrupt before bailing them out.
- The Supreme Court’s decision in Ramos v. Louisiana, which overturned a 1972 ruling allowing non-unanimous verdicts for criminal convictions, in the process raising questions about the status of several other precedents, including Roe v. Wade.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMMIGRATION ORDER
- Executive order limiting immigration in response to COVID-19, 4/22/20
- Trump tweet announcing executive order suspending immigration, 4/20/20
- “Trump’s temporary plan to halt immigration is part of a broader strategy, Stephen Miller says,” New York Times, 4/24/20
RICK BRIGHT REMOVAL
- Rick Bright’s statement on his removal from BARDA position, 4/22/20
- Rep. Frank Pallone’s letter to HHS Inspector General calling for investigation of Bright matter, 4/23/20
- “House to examine ouster of health official who doubted drugs Trump pushed,” New York Times, 4/23/20
- “Ousting vaccine chief is going to ‘set us back,’ former FDA head says,” Politico, 4/26/20
- “Vaccine expert from HHS to file whistleblower complaint,” CBS News, 4/24/20
SUING CHINA
- Missouri AG’s complaint filed in Eastern District of Missouri, 4/21/20
- Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) of 1976, the law granting foreign states immunity
- 28 U.S. Code § 1605, the statute outlining the exceptions to the immunity of a foreign state
- Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), the law carving out an exception in FSIA for lawsuits against states who have sponsored terrorism
- “Suing China over coronavirus won’t help. Here’s what will work,” John Bellinger, Washington Post op-ed, 4/23/20
- “Congress hands Obama first veto override,” Politico, 9/28/16
MCCONNELL STATE BANKRUPTCY COMMENTS
- Clip: Mitch McConnell expresses support for allowing states to go bankrupt, Hugh Hewitt radio show, 4/22/20
- “McConnell takes flak after suggesting bankruptcy for states rather than bailouts,” Washington Post, 4/23/20
SUPREME COURT
- Ramos v. Louisiana, the decision banning non-unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases
- “Why a case about jury verdicts could spell trouble for Roe v. Wade,” Ruth Marcus, Washington Post op-ed, 4/24/20
- NY Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. NYC, the decision on a now moot challenge to a NYC rule regarding the transport of firearms
- The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution
LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- “Centuries-old law against cursing in public repealed by Virginia legislators,” NPR, 2/19/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Michael Waldman discusses his favorite constitutional amendment, what Supreme Court case he’d overturn, and Joe Biden’s oratory abilities.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- 14th Amendment, National Constitution Center
- Buckley v. Valeo, Oyez (1976)
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Rolling with Pandemic Punches,” Preet and Anne break down politically-charged legal issues and developments, including:
— President Trump’s threat to force Congress to adjourn so that he can bypass the Senate confirmation process for judicial nominees, a process known as “recess appointments.”
— An update on members of Trump’s inner circle, including Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, and Paul Manafort, the possibility that the president might pardon them, and the Justice Department’s compassionate release policy.
— The Supreme Court’s decision to livestream oral arguments for the first time in its history due to coronavirus, and the high-profile cases that the public will now be able to hear, including those involving Trump’s taxes.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMMIGRATION ORDER
- Trump tweet announcing executive order suspending immigration, 4/20/20
- “‘Liberate’: Trump tweets support of protests against stay-at-home orders,” Washington Post, 4/17/20
RECESS APPOINTMENTS
- “CLIP: Trump threatens to adjourn Congress, CNN, 4/15/20
- Article II Sec. 2 of the Constitution, the “Appointments Clause”
- Article II Sec. 3 of the Constitution, the “Adjournment Clause”
JUDGES
- Statistics on Trump’s record pace of judicial confirmations
- CLIP: Trump says leaving officials in acting capacity gives him “flexibility,” 4/15/19
- “Senate hits pause on confirming Trump judges,” Politico, 4/13/20
- “Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway over federal courts,” Roll Call, 4/17/20
REMOTE CONGRESSIONAL VOTING
- House Rules Committee report outlining the issues with remote voting, 3/26/20
- “House Democrats Back Changing Rules to Allow Remote Voting During Pandemic,” New York Times, 4/16/20
TRUMP’S INNER CIRCLE
- Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s decision denying Stone’s motion for retrial, 4/16/20
- CLIP: Trump addresses pardoning Stone, Manafort, Flynn
- “Michael Cohen is among prisoners to be released early because of virus,” New York Times, 4/17/20
COVID IMPACT ON PRISONS
- Bureau of Prisons Compassionate Release procedures
- Barr BOP memo encouraging home confinement, 3/26/20
- BOP coronavirus statistics, 4/21/20
SUPREME COURT LIVE STREAM
- “Oral arguments to be streamed live for first time ever,” CNN, 4/13/20
- “The Supreme Court Should Never Go Back to its Pre-coronavirus ways,” Melissa Murray Atlantic piece, 4/15/20
- “Supreme Court sets May 12th argument date for case on Trump’s financial records,” Bloomberg Law, 4/15/20
LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- Judge Dennis Bailey’s letter regarding appropriate Zoom courtroom attire, 4/14/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Wes Moore discusses mentorship and how his past professional experiences influence his current work. Then, David Lat recounts his experience after extubation, and whether a president has total authority.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID Aftershocks,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest politically-charged legal issues and developments, including:
— The formation of a White House “Council to Re-Open America,” and President Trump’s false assertion that “when somebody is the President, authority is total.”
— Concerns about the upcoming November election and the legal and political dynamics surrounding the push to vote-by-mail.
— The surprising constitutional questions around presidential succession in the U.S., as leaders around the world are falling ill with the coronavirus.
— Attorney General Bill Barr’s recent interview in which he said the media was “on a jihad” to discredit President Trump, and the DOJ’s intention to take action to protect religious freedom.
— The news that Apple and Google are teaming up to create “contact tracing” tools to help track and prevent the spread of the virus, and the privacy issues that arise from this kind of surveillance.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
WHITE HOUSE COVID-19 RESPONSE:
- 10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution
- Clip: Trump says presidential authority is “total,” CNN, 4/13/20
- Clip: Larry Kudlow says investors should “think about buying during these dips,” CNBC, 3/6/20
- “Wilbur Ross’s prediction about the coronavirus bringing back jobs was wrong,” Vox, 4/2/20
- “Trump’s grand reopening council triggers slew of new questions,” Politico, 4/13/20
VOTE-BY-MAIL
- Trump tweet criticizing vote-by-mail, 4/8/20
- Brennan Center vote-by-mail explainer, 4/8/20
- “Voting by mail and the race between Biden and Trump,” The Atlantic, 4/11/20
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
- 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
- Presidential Succession Act of 1947, 3 U.S. Code § 19
- Presidential Succession Act of 1792
- Presidential Succession Act of 1886
- Congressional Research Service report on presidential succession, 6/29/05
- Continuity of Government Commission succession report, 6/1/09
- Jack Goldsmith, “A Presidential Succession Nightmare,” Lawfare, 3/25/20
BARR & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
- Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment
- AG Barr’s Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, 4/8/20
- DOJ spokesperson tweeting “expect action” on religious freedom, 4/11/20
- Employment Division of Oregon v. Smith (1990), decision establishing rational basis test for religious freedom cases
- “William Barr’s Wild Misreading of the First Amendment,” Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker, 10/17/19
- “States Consider Whether Religious Services Qualify as ‘Essential,’” NPR, 4/1/20
CONTACT TRACING
- Apple’s official announcement of Google partnership on contact tracing, 4/10/20
- Andy Slavitt tweet thanking Google and Apple, 4/10/20
- “The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker,” The Verge, 4/11/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Peter Baker discusses “Trump-free zones” at home, what he’s reading, Trump’s insistence on referring to the 1918 flu as the “1917” flu, and the next book he’s working on with his wife, Susan Glasser.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO
- Silicon Valley, HBO
- The Durrells in Corfu, Amazon Prime Video
- Ron Chernow, Washington: A Life, Penguin Random House (2011)
- Tweet of Trump talking about the 1917 (actually 1918) flu pandemic
- Peter Baker & Susan Glasser, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III, Penguin Random House (2020)
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Oversight Wars,” Preet and Anne are joined by Neil Barofsky, who served as the Special Inspector General for TARP, the chief watchdog in charge of policing the 2008 Wall Street bailout. Drawing on Neil’s experience overseeing the last massive government stimulus package, Preet and Anne break down all the latest issues and developments, including:
— The challenges inherent in the oversight system outlined in the stimulus law, and the incredible amount of power in the hands of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
— Trump’s decision to appoint Brian Miller, one of his own White House lawyers, to the position of Inspector General for Pandemic Relief, and the importance of having independent-minded, qualified lawyers in oversight roles.
— The news that Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community, ostensibly as payback for his role in bringing to light the whistleblower complaint that ultimately led to the President’s impeachment.
Preet and Anne also break down the latest politically-charged legal news, including:
— The disturbing new report from the DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz exposing widespread problems with the FISA warrant application process.
— The legal battle over voting in Wisconsin, the Supreme Court’s last-minute decision mandating that they move forward with the election, and the implications for the upcoming November election.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
NEIL BAROFKSY BIO:
- Neil Barofsky Jenner & Block profile
- “Bad Banks, Big Bailouts and Bruises,” New York Times, 7/24/12
- “Neil Barofsky’s Journey into a Bailout Buzzsaw,” New York Times, 7/21/12
COVID-19 UPDATE
- “Americans warned of ‘Pearl Harbor moment’ as Trump tells parts of nation to brace for “peak,” Washington Post, 4/5/20
- “Trump administration orders 167m face masks from 3M for Coronavirus Pandemic,” Wall Street Journal, 4/6/20
- “Fauci says we may never get ‘back to normal’ after pandemic,” CNBC, 4/6/20
STIMULUS OVERSIGHT
- CARES Act, Congress.gov
- CLIP: Trump says “I’ll be the oversight,” C-SPAN, 3/23/20
- “How Congress will keep an eye on $2 trillion in stimulus money,” Politico, 4/1/20
- “Trump says he won’t comply with key transparency measures in stimulus bill,” Vox, 3/28/20
- “Trump nominates White House lawyer to oversee coronavirus business loans,” Wall Street Journal, 4/4/20
- “Warren appointed to Congressional Panel Overseeing Treasury’s Economic Bailout Plan,” Harvard, 11/21/08
ATKINSON FIRING
- Trump letter to House and Senate Intel chairs announcing firing of Atkinson, 4/3/20
- “Congress flummoxed by firing of top Intel Watchdog,” Politico, 4/6/20
- Susan Collins’ statement calling Atkinson’s removal “not warranted,” 4/3/20
- “Michael Atkinson, fired by Trump, encourages whistleblowers to ‘bravely speak up,’” New York Times, 4/6/20
- “The Obama White House fires a Watchdog,” Wall Street Journal, 6/17/09
GLENN FINE REMOVAL
- “Trump removes inspector general who was to oversee $2 trillion stimulus spending,” Washington Post, 4/7/20
- “Trump removes independent watchdog, upending oversight panel,” Politico, 4/7/20
- VIDEO: “I Love Lucy” Candy factory episode
FISA
- DOJ IG Michael Horowitz’ report on FISA abuses, 3/30/20
- “The Inspector General’s Disturbing FISA memo,” Lawfare, 3/31/20
WISCONSIN ELECTION
- The Republican National Committee v. The Democratic National Committee (2020), the Supreme Court’s 4/6/20 decision on absentee voting in Wisconsin amid coronavirus pandemic
- “Wisconsin Set to Vote on Tuesday after Court Overrules Governor’s Postponement,” New York Times, 4/6/20
SUPPLY CHAIN
- “What Everyone is Getting Wrong about the Toilet Paper Shortage,” Will Oremus Medium article, 4/2/20
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Mike Birbiglia talks about the first time he met President Obama, handling hecklers, and his favorite jokes.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JOKES & JOKESTERS
- “Humor in Hard Times,” New York Times, 9/19/09
- Watch: “Jon Stewart on Comedy in Times of Tragedy,” Bill Moyers Journal (2007)
- “Where does canned laughter come from – and where did it go?,” BBC, 9/26/16
- “Please Chuckle Here, New York Magazine, 11/23/11
Steven Wright:
- Watch: “Comic Relief ‘Steven Wright’ Stand Up Comedy 1987”
- Stephen Wright, Spotify
- “The Mosaic View Of Comedian Steven Wright,” Wisconsin Public Radio, 3/7/20
- “Headwaters for a River of Stand-Up,” New York Times, 4/30/14
Mitch Hedberg:
- Mitch Hedberg: “Strategic Grill Locations,” Spotify (2003)
- “Mitch Hedberg: The Best Pre-Twitter Twitter Comedian,” GQ, 6/4/13
- “Mitch Hedberg, a Comedian Who Performed Surreal Routines, Dies at 37,” New York Times, 4/1/05
Jerry Seinfeld:
- Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedian, Netflix (2002)
- Watch: “Seinfeld - Night Guy”
Roy Wood Jr:
- Roy Wood Jr.: “Father Figure,” Amazon Prime Video (2017)
In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Fevered Nation,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest coronavirus developments and analyze the politically-charged legal questions surrounding the government’s response, including:
— The spectacle of the daily White House coronavirus press conferences, and the impact of the President’s repeated false claims on the government’s response effort.
— The President’s now-abandoned wish to reopen the economy by Easter, and the chaos surrounding his public announcement that he was considering quarantining the entire New York metro area — which he later walked back that same day.
— The White House’s deployment of the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to produce ventilators.
— The passage of a massive $2 trillion stimulus package, and the importance of effective Congressional oversight over its implementation.
Amid the round-the-clock coronavirus coverage, there was also this news that would have otherwise wielded much attention: The DOJ’s indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and 13 of his associates on drug trafficking charges.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
LIFE UNDER LOCKDOWN
- Preet’s movie recommendation, Happy Feet
- Course: “The Science of Well-Being,” offered by Yale University, Coursera
PREVIOUSLY ON CAFE:
- Special Insider episode featuring Lisa Monaco (3/17/20)
- Special Insider episode featuring Juliette Kayyem (3/24/20)
- Andy Slavitt Stay Tuned Interview, 3/26/20
WHITE HOUSE PRESS CONFERENCES
- Preet’s tweet about not watching the Trump press conferences, 3/29/20
- Trump tweet about his coronavirus press conference ratings, 3/29/20
- Clip: Trump falsely claims Seoul, South Korea has a population of 38 million people, 3/30/20
- “Fauci Socks, Fauci Donuts: The Coronavirus Expert Attracts Cult Following,” Washington Post, 3/31/20
- “Dr. Deborah Birx’s praise of Trump raises questions about her credibility,” Vox, 3/27/20
REOPENING GOVERNMENT / STATES’ RIGHTS
- Clip: Fauci says “the virus makes the timeline,” 3/25/20
- The Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution
- The 21st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
- South Dakota v. Dole (1987), Supreme Court case holding that Congress’s spending power allows it to indirectly encourage state action to obtain uniformity in the States' drinking ages by imposing reasonable conditions on the receipt of federal funds
- “Trump set Easter target after Kushner meeting, seeing empty pews,” Bloomberg, 3/30/20
- “Restrictions are slowing down coronavirus infections, new data suggest, New York Times, 3/30/20
- “Fever Detection Cameras to Fight Coronavirus?” NBC News, 3/27/20
- “Trump Can’t Reopen the Country Over State Objections,” Lawfare, 3/27/20
NEW YORK QUARANTINE
- Trump tweet giving consideration to instituting a quarantine of tri-state area, 3/28/20
- Trump tweet saying that there will be no quarantine, 3/28/20
- “A Coronavirus Quarantine in America Would be a Huge Legal Mess,” Atlantic, 2/16/20
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
- Congressional Research Service Report on the Defense Production Act, 3/2/20
- White House statement on invoking Defense Production Act, 3/27/20
STIMULUS PACKAGE / CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT
- The Stimulus Bill (S. 3548 CARES Act)
- John Kerry’s tweet mocking Rep. Thomas Massie, 3/27/20
- Neil Barofsky’s tweet about overseeing TARP, 3/30/20
- House Rules Committee’s Majority Staff Report Examining Voting Operations During the Covid-19 Epidemic, 3/23/20
- “The House just passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Here’s what’s in it,” Vox, 3/25/20
- “Rep. Massie forces colleagues back to DC for vote,” Washington Post, 3/27/20
- “Cuomo Slams Stimulus Package as “Terrible” for New York,” New York Post, 3/25/20
- “Justice Department investigates Burr’s stock trades before coronavirus spike,” Washington Post, 3/30/20
MADURO INDICTMENT
- SDNY’s Indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and associates, 3/26/20
- Transcript of AG Barr’s press conference announcing Maduro indictment, 3/26/20
- OLC memo on indicting a sitting President
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- AG Barr’s memo to Bureau of Prisons, 3/26/20
- “‘We’re Left for Dead,’ Fears of Virus Catastrophe at Rikers Jail,’” New York Times, 3/30/20
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Winston Churchill, The Gathering Storm, RosettaBooks, 1948
- Andy Slavitt on The Woj Pod Show, 3/20/2020
- Steven Levy, “The Doctor Who Helped Defeat Smallpox Explains What's Coming,” WIRED,
- Contagion, dir. Stephen Soderbergh, Warner Bros., 2011
- “'Go home!': Italian mayors rage at coronavirus lockdown dodgers — video,” The Guardian, 3/23/2020
In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “Pandemic Ethics & Glimmers of Hope,” Preet and Anne are joined by Juliette Kayyem.
Kayyem served as President Obama’s Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Drawing on her experience managing crises — including the H1N1 pandemic and the BP oil spill — she helps Preet and Anne break down all of the latest coronavirus developments and issues, including:
— The Trump administration’s delayed deployment of the Defense Production Act of 1950, what the action allows the government to do, and why it took so long.
— The ethics around the government’s response to the pandemic, the adverse effects that social distancing will have on the economy, and the President’s apparent inclination to “re-open” the economy before the conclusion of the quarantine period recommended by public health experts.
— The controversy surrounding the decisions of several United States Senators, most notably Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler, to sell significant amounts of stock around the time of a classified Senate briefing warning about the impact of coronavirus — well before the government’s public position reflected those private warnings.
— The threat the pandemic poses to jails and prisons, and the steps states like New Jersey are taking to address the challenges to the criminal justice system.
— How long we can expect to remain in quarantine, and what the process looks like to get back to “normal.”
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JULIETTE’S CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Juliette Kayyem’s biography
- “US Reaction to Swine Flu: Apt and Lucky,” New York Times, 1/1/10
- “BP Moves to Fix a Leak as Obama Warns of Damage,” New York Times, 5/2/10
- “New York’s Virus Count is Doubling Every Three Days,” New York Times, 3/24/20
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
- Congressional Research Service Report on the Defense Production Act, 3/2/20
- “What’s in Trump’s Executive Order on the Defense Production Act?” Lawfare, 3/20/20
- “Trump’s excuses for not using the Defense Production Act are wrong — and dangerous,” Vox, 3/23/20
- “Trump will use Defense Production Act to secure thousands of test kits,” Politico, 3/24/20
ETHICS
- Trump tweet about allowing people to return to work, 3/24/20
- “A Plan to Get America Back to Work,” Thomas Friedman Op-Ed, New York Times, 3/22/20
- Clip: “Boris Johnson orders UK into lockdown to fight coronavirus pandemic,” CNN, 3/23/20
- “Trump says coronavirus cure ‘cannot be worse than the problem itself,’” New York Times, 3/23/20
- “DeWine: ‘We Save our Economy First by Saving Lives,” ABC Cincinnati, 3/24/20
- “Rand Paul Worked in the Senate for Days after COVID-19 Test,” Time Magazine, 3/23/20
BAILOUT
- “Trump on GOP’s $500 billion slush fund: ‘I’ll be the oversight,’” New York Magazine, 3/23/20
- “Top Senate Democrat and Treasury Secretary say they are near a stimulus deal,” New York Times, 3/24/20
INSIDER TRADING
- STOCK Act Summary, GovTrack, 4/4/12
- Sen. Burr’s 2012 radio interview on his opposition to the STOCK Act, 2/2/12
- “Burr and Loeffler selling stocks as the market tanks is the reason some people think Senators shouldn’t own stock,” Vox, 3/20/20
- “Sen. Richard Burr, who sold stock before pandemic, voted in 2012 against banning insider trading for Congress, Washington Post, 2/20/20
- “Trump deflects questions about profiting from the presidency by reverting to his businessman mythology,” Washington Post, 3/23/20
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- “New Jersey will release low level offenders from jail to prevent coronavirus spread,” CNN, 2/23/20
- “‘Trapped on Rikers’: Jails and prisons face coronavirus catastrophe as officials slowly authorize releases,” Washington Post, 3/23/20
- “DOJ seeks new emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic,” Politico, 3/21/20
THE PROCESS BACK TO NORMALCY
- “The Crisis Could Last 18 Months. Be Prepared,” Juliette Kayyem Op-ed, The Atlantic, 3/21/20
- “When will the coronavirus pandemic end? What scientists can say about life returning to normal,” Boston Globe, 3/21/20
OLYMPICS
- “I.O.C and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics,” New York Times, 3/24/20
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Rahm Emanuel discusses how he would respond to coronavirus if he were still mayor of Chicago, his experience at the Lyndon Baines Johnson library, his cursing, and more.
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In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “Extraordinary Times,” Preet and Anne are joined by Lisa Monaco, who was President Obama’s chief homeland security and counterterrorism advisor. Drawing on her experience battling pandemics, Lisa provides valuable perspective on the response to the crisis, and helps Preet and Anne break down all of the important issues, including:
— The administration’s preparedness for the outbreak, and the warnings about pandemics that the Obama national security team gave to incoming Trump officials in January 2017.
— Challenges posed by testing and hospital capacity — and the impact of the 2018 decision to disband the National Security Council Directorate designed to coordinate pandemic response, an office that Lisa helped set up in the wake of the Ebola outbreak.
— The benefits and shortcomings of the recent economic relief bill negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
LIFE UNDER QUARANTINE
- Anne Milgram’s beach chair tweet, 3/17/20
- Video of penguins roaming free at aquariums, 3/15/20
WHITE HOUSE RESPONSE
- Picture of President Obama hugging a nurse who survived Ebola, Time Magazine, 10/24/14
- Transcript of President Trump’s 3/13 coronavirus press conference, New York Times, 3/13/20
- “A chastened President Trump presents a newly sober tone,” Politico, 3/16/20
- “The Next Pandemic Will Be Arriving Shortly,” Lisa Monaco op-ed in Foreign Policy, 9/28/18
- “Before Trump’s inauguration, a warning: ‘The worst influenza pandemic since 1918,” Politico, 3/16/20
- “I ran the White House pandemic office. Trump closed it,” Washington Post, 3/13/20
- “Travel Restrictions Spread as Coronavirus Pandemic Widens,” NPR, 3/12/20
- “How U.S. Coronavirus testing stalled,” Washington Post, 3/16/20
- “First Human Trial for Coronavirus Vaccine Begins on Monday in US,” CNBC, 3/16/20
- “Why Outbreaks like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially, and How to ‘Flatten the Curve,’” Washington Post, 3/14/20
CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSE
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary, 3/14/20
- “House passes $8.3b emergency coronavirus response bill,” New York Times, 3/4/20
- “There’s a Giant Hole in Pelosi’s Coronavirus Response Bill,” New York Times, 3/14/20
- “Senate poised to take up coronavirus package after House passes revised bill,” Politico, 3/16/20
- “Mitt Romney’s Coronavirus Response Plan: $1,000 to Each American Adult,” Vox, 3/16/20
- “We need real economic stimulus,” New York Times, 3/14/20
- “Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Turn Andrew Yang’s Dream into a Reality?” Time Magazine, 3/17/20
STATE RESPONSE
- “Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine response has become a national guide to the crisis,” Washington Post, 3/16/20
- “Gov. Cuomo to President Trump: Mobilize the Military to help Fight Coronavirus,” New York Times, 3/15/20
- “Here are the states that postponed their primaries due to coronavirus,” CNN, 3/17/20
IMPACT ON GENERAL ELECTION
- Joyce Vance Twitter thread on the possibility of postponing the general election, 3/13/20
- Congressional Record Service report on the legality of postponing a general election, 2004
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, David Plouffe discusses the impact of coronavirus on campaigning, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the future of primaries, and more.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Virus Lockdown & SCOTUS Showdown,” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political news making the headlines, including:
— The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on the first abortion case to come before the Court since Trump’s appointment of two new conservative justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The case, June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, could threaten the long-standing legal precedent established in Roe v. Wade.
— District Court Judge Reggie Walton’s forceful criticism of Attorney General Bill Barr over his “misleading” handling of the Mueller report’s rollout — and what that means for the credibility of the Department of Justice under Barr’s leadership.
— The continued spread of COVID-19, and the challenges that the virus poses for governments and markets around the world — including the “emergency” steps that many state and local governments are taking to contain the outbreak.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
CORONAVIRUS
- NY Gov. Cuomo Executive Order declaring state of emergency, 3/7/20
- NYCLU statement criticizing NY emergency powers bill, 3/4/20
- “Republicans who came in contact with Trump self-quarantine,” Politico, 3/9/20
- “Trump compared coronavirus to the flu. Here’s why that’s a bad thing,” MSNBC, 3/9/20
- “Dow sinks 2,000 points in worst day since 2008,” CNBC, 3/10/20
- “Energy industry faces reckoning after oil prices crash,” Wall Street Journal, 3/10/20
- “Coronavirus in NY: Cuomo declares state of emergency,” New York Times, 3/7/20
SUPREME COURT
- June Medical Services v. Rebekah Gee(2019), 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision
- Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt (2016), Supreme Court decision
- June Medical Services Supreme Court oral arguments, 3/4/20
- “Justices give few hints on how they will rule in abortion law,” New York Times, 3/4/20
- “Schumer on Supreme Court remarks: ‘I should not have used those words,’” Axios, 3/5/20
- “Roberts rebukes Schumer,” Washington Post, 3/4/20
- “The controversy over Chuck Schumer’s attacks on Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, explained,” Vox, 3/5/20
- “Chief Justice Roberts defends judicial independence after Trump attacks ‘Obama Judges,’” New York Times, 11/21/18
BARR/WALTON
- Judge Reggie Walton’s opinion in EPIC v. Department of Justice (2020), District Court for the District of Columbia
- Harry Littman tweet on Walton’s opinion, 3/6/20
- “Judge calls Barr’s handling of Mueller report ‘distorted’ and ‘misleading,’” New York Times, 3/5/20
- “Meet the Chief Justice of America’s Secret Supreme Court,” Buzzfeed, 6/7/13
BIDEN/BURISMA
- “Republicans lean into Biden probe as he surges in Democratic primary,” Politico, 3/4/2020
- “Dems push to ‘fight back hard’ against Trump’s Ukraine attack,” Politico, 3/5/2020
ANNE LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- “New York Governor reveals state hand sanitizer amid price gouging,” New York 4, 3/9/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Hany Farid discusses how he became involved in the burgeoning field of computer science.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID-19 & Other Contagions” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political news making the headlines, including:
— The Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus, and the dangers associated with the politicization of a public health crisis.
— President Trump’s announcement that he is once again nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence — the same staunch loyalist who he had previously nominated in July before quickly withdrawing his name amid concerns around Ratcliffe’s lack of experience and partisanship.
— The Trump campaign’s libel suit against the New York Times over an March 2019 op-ed about the 2016 campaign’s alleged quid pro quo with Russia — and the signal that the claim sends about the campaign’s willingness to use meritless lawsuits as a political cudgel heading into the election.
— The ruling by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals preventing the House Judiciary Committee from compelling testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn, and the implications of that decision on the House’s ability to conduct oversight.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
SUPER TUESDAY
- “What is Super Tuesday and why is it important?” Washington Post, 3/3/20
- “Buttigieg and Klobuchar endorse Biden, aiming to slow down Sanders,” New York Times, 3/3/20
CORONAVIRUS
- Clip: Trump Coronavirus Press Conference, 2/29/20
- World Health Organization’s Rolling Updates on COVID-19
- “Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities,” CDC, 3/3/20
- “US supply chains and ports under strain from coronavirus,” Financial Times, 3/2/20
- “Coronavirus fears fuel shortage of hand sanitizer, face masks,” Chicago Tribune, 3/3/20
- “Trump holds press conference a day after ‘hoax’ comments,” USA Today, 2/29/20
- “Trump accuses media and Democrats of exaggerating coronavirus threat,” New York Times, 2/28/20
- “Trump puts Pence in charge of coronavirus response,” Politico, 2/26/20
DNI
- Acting Officer Statute in Federal Vacancy Reform Act of 1998
- Steve Vladeck tweet on strategy behind nominating Ratcliffe, 2/28/20
- “Trump again nominates Rep. John Ratcliffe to be DNI,” Washington Post, 2/28/20
- “Looks Like DNI Nominee John Ratfliffe May Have Told a Fib (or Five) about his Resume,” Above the Law, 8/1/19
- “Key Republican Senator says he’ll back Trump’s controversial pick for intel chief,” CNN, 3/2/20
- “Trump Nominates Richard Grenell as Acting Head of Intelligence,” New York Times, 2/19/20
TRUMP LIBEL SUIT
- Trump campaign libel lawsuit filing, 2/26/20
- The “malice test” in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)
- A case distinguishing defamatory opinions from defamatory facts: Davis v. Boeheim (NY Court of Appeals, 2013)
- “Trump Campaign Sues New York Times for Libel,” New York Times, 2/26/20
- “The Real Trump-Russia Quid Pro Quo,” New York Times, 3/27/19
- “Trump’s curious lawsuit against the New York Times,” National Review, 2/28/20
- “Why the Trump campaign’s frivolous lawsuit against the New York Times is dangerous,” Washington Post, 2/29/20
MCGAHN DECISION
- The decision in House Committee on the Judiciary v. Donald F. McGahn, 2/28/20
- “Court of Appeals Decision Amounts to a Constitutional Earthquake,” CNN, 3/2/20
- “Dems tread cautiously on investigations after impeachment,” Politico, 3/1/20
STONE SENTENCING
- “Why President Trump Can’t Pardon Roger Stone,” Politico, 2/27/20
- “Roger Stone jury forewoman question in court,” Fox News, 2/25/20
ANNE LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- Nicole Najafi Twitter thread on hypothetical dates with Democratic presidential candidates, 2/22/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Cynthia Deitle discusses the global response to hate crimes and how her love of storytelling connects her to her work.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Time’s Up for Weinstein & Jail for Stone” Preet and Anne break down the latest high-profile legal and political news making the headlines, including:
— Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on two of the five charges he faced in New York — and what his guilty verdict means for sex crimes prosecutions in the #MeToo era.
— Roger Stone’s sentence of 40 months in prison, a fine of $20,000, and two years probation — and Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s stirring remarks at the sentencing.
— The concerns around Trump’s appointment of Richard Grenell, a loyalist with no intelligence experience, as the Acting Director of National Intelligence.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
WEINSTEIN VERDICT
- People v. Molineux, 168 N.Y. 264 (N.Y. 1901)
- Molineaux evidence jury instructions
- Nicolas Cage film Con Air, IMDB
- “Harvey Weinstein is Found Guilty of Rape,” New York Times, 2/24/20
- “Here’s what we’ve learned at the Weinstein trial so far,” NPR, 2/6/20
- “Weinstein Case Could Influence Other Sex Crimes Prosecutions,” New York Times, 2/25/20
- “The Reporting That Led to Weinstein’s Trial and Conviction,” The New Yorker, 2/24/20
- “Why Didn’t Manhattan DA Cy Vance Prosecute the Trumps or Harvey Weinstein?” The New Yorker, 10/13/17
- Weinstein Los Angeles unsealed indictment, 1/6/20
- “Weinstein Faces Charges in Los Angeles, New York Times, 2/25/20
BLOOMBERG NDA’S
- Bloomberg statement on releasing 3 women from their NDA’s, 2/21/20
- “Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from their NDA’s,” NPR, 2/21/20
- “Warren’s takedown of Bloomberg goes viral,” Washington Post, 2/20/20
STONE SENTENCING
- Initial sentencing memo, 2/20/20
- “Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison,” Washington Post, 2/20/20
- “Judge in Roger Stone case rebukes Trump-backed conspiracies,” CNN, 2/20/20
- “Trump says Roger Stone has a ‘very good chance’ of exoneration but will ‘let the process play out,’” Politico, 2/20/20
RECUSAL
- The Court’s opinions, including Justice Sotomayor’s dissent, in Wolf v. Cook County, 2/21/20
- “Trump calls for Sotomayor, Ginsburg to recuse themselves from ‘Trump-related’ cases,” CNN, 2/25/20
DNI PICK
- “Trump names Richard Grenell as Acting Director of National Intelligence,” New York Times, 2/19/20
- “Senior intelligence official told lawmakers that Russia wants to see Trump re-elected,” Washington Post, 2/21/20
- “US intelligence briefer appears to have overstated assessment of 2020 Russian interference,” CNN, 2/23/20
ANNE LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- Nicole Najafi Twitter thread on hypothetical dates with Democratic presidential candidates, 2/22/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ronan Farrow discusses the private intelligence agency Black Cube, his reputation, and how he approaches criticism.
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REFERENCES:
- Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes Monologue, NBC, 1/5/2020
- Samuel Gibbs, “Miley Cyrus: Social Media is Worse Than Drugs,” Guardian, 9/1/2014
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Chief Law Enforcement Officer," Preet and Anne break down the growing scandal around the politicization of the Justice Department under Attorney General Bill Barr’s leadership, including:
— Barr’s interview with ABC News, in which he defends his handling of the Roger Stone sentencing and says that President Trump’s tweets make it “impossible” to do his job.
—The DOJ’s decision not to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, and the context of the surprise announcement.
—Barr’s appointment of outside prosecutors to review the DOJ’s handling of politically sensitive investigations, including the ongoing case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BARR
- Clip: Full Barr interview, ABC News, 2/13/20
- “DOJ Alumni Statement on the Events Surrounding the Sentencing of Roger Stone,” Medium, 2/16/20
- “1,100 Former DOJ Employees Call On Barr To Resign After Intervening In Stone Case,” NPR, 2/16/20
- Trump tweet attacking Judge Amy Berman Jackson, 2/11/20
- “The Trials of Bill Barr,” Wall Street Journal, 2/13/20
- “Trump declares himself the ‘chief law enforcement officer’ of America,” Washington Post, 2/19/20
- “Barr has said he's considered resigning over Trump's interference in Justice Department matters, source says,” CNN, 2/18/20
MCCABE
- Inspector General report on McCabe’s conduct, 4/13/20
- “DOJ drops leak case vs. McCabe, judge said White House involvement like a 'banana republic'” NBC News, 2/14/20
- “Why Wasn’t Andrew McCabe Charged?” National Review, 2/15/20
- “Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case,” New York Times, 2/14/20
FLYNN/OUTSIDE PROSECUTOR
- “Barr Installs Outside Prosecutor to Review Case Against Michael Flynn, Ex-Trump Adviser,” New York Times, 2/14/20
- “DOJ opens investigation into Alexander Acosta plea deal,” Politico, 2/06/19
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Presidential Payback!” Preet and Anne break down the aftermath of Trump’s acquittal, including:
— President Trump’s sudden dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and Ambassador Sondland, two witnesses who testified in the House impeachment hearings.
— Attorney General Bill Barr’s internal DOJ memo, which outlines a new policy that would require his personal approval of any presidential campaign investigations.
— The stand-off between the Trump administration and the state of New York over “sanctuary” laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMPEACHMENT / VINDMAN DISMISSAL
- Deputy Sec. of Defense David Norquist’s letter to Sen. Schumer, 12/16/20
- Clip: Romney explains vote in favor of impeachment, 2/5/20
- “Trump Fires Sondland and Vindman in Post-Acquittal Rage,” The New York Times, 2/7/20
- “Republican Senators Tried to Stop Trump from Firing Impeachment Witnesses,” The New York Times, 2/8/20
- “GOP Senators incensed by Schiff’s ‘head on a pike’ comment,” NBC News, 1/25/20
- “Trump singles out Romney in post-acquittal Twitter rant,” Politico, 2/9/20
DOJ / GIULIANI "PROCESS"
- Clip: Sen. Lindsey Graham on Face the Nation, 2/9/20
- “Giuliani is giving Biden info the government, Barr confirms,” Los Angeles Times, 2/10/20
BARR MEMO
- AG Bill Barr’s memo outlining new restrictions on opening politically sensitive investigations, 2/5/20
- “Attorney General Bill Barr issues new rules for politically sensitive investigations,” NPR, 2/6/20
- Barb McQuade tweet on Barr’s memo, 2/8/20
- “Paul Manafort Sentencing: What You Need to Know,” NPR, 3/6/19
- “Alaska Senator Stevens Found Guilty of Accepting Gifts From Oil Executive,” The Guardian, 10/27/08
EMOLUMENTS
- DC Circuit Court of Appeals decision, 2/7/20
- “Individual members of Congress barred from suing Trump over business dealings,” Washington Post, 2/7/20
TRUMP V. NY
- DHS press release on “Trusted Traveler” programs action, 2/6/20
- “Trump officials threaten to expand retaliation for ‘sanctuary’ policies to more states as N.Y. residents are kicked out of global entry,” Washington Post, 2/6/20
- “President Trump, Gov. Cuomo battle over Global Entry,” CBS, 2/8/20
ANNE LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- Marco Rubio / Nicole Wallace Twitter thread, 2/8/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, John Dickerson discusses some of his favorite campaign speeches and his time anchoring "Face the Nation."
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POLITICAL SPEECHES
- Clip: Mario Cuomo 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, C-SPAN, 7/16/84
- Clip: Ronald Reagan’s 1976 Presidential Endorsement Speech, C-SPAN, 8/19/76
- Clip: President Obama delivers Eulogy, Youtube, 6/26/15
- Clip: Senator Barack Obama 2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 7/27/04
- Clip: Obama Speech in Manassas, Virginia, 11/3/08
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “The Verdict,” Preet and Anne give a postmortem on the impeachment trial, including an analysis of:
— Senators Alexander and Murkowski’s justifications for their votes that prevented witnesses and effectively ended the trial
—The Q & A section of the trial: Chief Justice Roberts’ role as a “potted plant,” Elizabeth Warren’s controversial question, and Alan Dershowitz’s flawed argument
— Adam Schiff’s final closing argument – and whether any of this made a difference at all
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IOWA
- Clip: Obama 2008 Iowa Caucus Victory Speech, 1/4/08
- “Waiting Years for This Night, Then Hours for an Iowa Winner, New York Times, 2/4/20
IMPEACHMENT
- Clip: Chief Justice Roberts refuses to read Sen. Paul’s question, CNN, 1/30/20
- Clip: Chief Justice Roberts reads Warren’s pointed question, CNN, 1/30/20
- Sen. Murkowski statement on impeachment, 1/31/20
- Sen. Alexander statement on impeachment, 1/30/20
- “Cippillone Should Be Tried as a Witness,” Just Security, 1/27/20
- “Republican Senator Murkowski spares few in fiery impeachment speech,” New York Times, 2/4/20
- “Trump’s impeachment lawyer at center of disputed claims,” Politico, 1/31/20
MICHAEL FLYNN
- Flynn sentencing memo, 1/29/20
- Flynn’s motion to dismiss, 1/29/20
- “Flynn’s new legal team unleashes on his old lawyers in bid to withdraw guilty plea,” Politico, 1/29/20
- “Trump intends to nominate Jessie Liu to top Treasury sanctions post,” Washington Post, 12/10/20
- “Barr names new U.S. Attorney in DC,” New York Times, 1/30/20
In this extended Stay Tuned special bonus, national security experts Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein discuss the annual worldwide threats briefing.
Lisa Monaco served as Advisor to President Obama for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2013-2017. A former federal prosecutor, Monaco spent 15 years in the Justice Department in various DOJ and FBI leadership positions—including Counsel to and Chief of Staff at the FBI for then-Director Robert Mueller. In 2011, Monaco was the first woman to serve as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security.
Kenneth Wainstein served as Advisor to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2008-2009. Wainstein served as the first Assistant Attorney General for National Security at DOJ, and led the new National Security Division in the wake of 9/11. A former federal prosecutor, Wainstein spent 19 years in the Justice Department and also served as General Counsel, and then Chief of Staff to then-Director Robert Mueller.
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WORLDWIDE THREATS
- “Intel agencies push to close threats hearing after Trump outburst,” Politico, 1/15/20
- “Cyber-attacks a bigger threat than Al Qaeda, officials say,” LA Times, 3/12/13
- “Worldwide Threat Assessment,” Center for Homeland Defense and Security
On Wednesday, January 29th, Preet joined CAFE Insider co-host Anne Milgram, Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman, and NYU Law School Dean Trevor Morrison to discuss the latest developments in the impeachment proceedings.
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ian Bremmer discusses the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos and The Royal Family.
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Last Thursday, Preet spoke to Lawfare editors Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes at the Union Square Barnes & Noble about their latest book, "Unmaking the Presidency."
- The book: Unmaking the Presidency, Jan 2020
- Preet's review of the book in Airmail, 1/25/20
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Nuts and Bolton,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest impeachment developments:
— The recent bombshell revelations that John Bolton wrote about President Trump’s attempted quid pro quo in his yet-to-be-published book, and the impact that will have on the rest of the trial.
— The action on the floor of the Senate: Adam Schiff’s commanding performance as lead House manager, and the most compelling arguments from both sides.
— The recently released audio of Lev Parnas discussing Marie Yovanovitch with President Trump during an April 2018 fundraiser – and Trump telling his staff to “take her out.”
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BOLTON REVELATIONS
- Bolton’s lawyers’ letter to the White House regarding book transcript, 12/30/19
- Jack Goldsmith tweet on prepublication process, 1/26/20, Twitter
- Trump tweet thread on Bolton, 1/27/20, Twitter
- “Trump tied Ukraine aid to inquiries he sought, Bolton says,” New York Times, 1/26/20
- “Trump waived executive privilege when he called Bolton a liar,” Washington Post, 1/27/20
- “Graham on Bolton: I want to see what’s in the manuscript,” Politico, 1/27/20
SCHIFF’S PERFORMANCE
- Clip: Schiff’s closing argument, 1/23/20, C-SPAN
- Clip: Schiff’s “pike” comment, 1/24/20, PBS NewsHour
- “GOP Senators incensed by Schiff’s ‘head on a pike’ comment,” 1/27/20, NBC News
- “Graham congratulated Schiff on a ‘good job’ presenting,” 1/23/20, CNN
TRUMP’S DEFENSE
- “Purpura goes after Schiff’s parody of Trump’s July 25 call,” 1/25/20, NBC News
- “Cippollone falsely claims that Republicans were barred from impeachment depositions,” 1/21/20, Axios
- “Impeachment trial and legal ethics: Cippolone should be a witness, not a Trump lawyer,” 1/27/20, Just Security
PARNAS AUDIO
- Clip: Full audio of alleged 2018 Parnas conversation with Trump, 1/26/20, MSNBC
- “Parnas recording shows Trump talking with indicted businessmen the president has said he doesn’t know,” 1/26/20, CNN
- “Take her out: tape seems to have Trump calling for Ambassador’s ouster,” 1/25/20, New York Times
- Clip: Pulp Fiction “take care of her” scene
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Admiral James Stavridis discusses effective leadership qualities and role models in the Greek-American community.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mock Trial,” hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
- The appointment of House managers who’ll be prosecuting the case, and the president’s “all-star” defense team, which includes Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr.
- The trial rules proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, which Democrats argue give a helping hand to the White House making it impossible to have fair proceedings.
- The defenses raised by the president in legal briefs, rejecting both articles of impeachment as invalid.
- New evidence provided by Rudy Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas, who implicates President Trump, Vice President Pence, Attorney General Bill Barr, and Rep. Devin Nunes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
TRUMP’S LEGAL TEAM
- Clip: Dershowitz on impeachment in 1998, CNN, 1/20/20
- Clip: Trump on Starr in 1999, CNN, 1/20/20
- Clip: Dershowitz on impeachable offenses, CNN, 1/21/20
- “Trump recruits House allies for defense,” Politico, 1/20/20
- “Alan Dershowitz adds Trump to list of high-profile clients,” New York Times, 1/17/20
- “Ken Starr returns to the impeachment fray, this time for the defense,” New York Times, 1/17/20
- “Trump finally gets his TV-ready lawyers, thanks to impeachment,” Politico, 1/17/20
MCCONNELL’S RESOLUTION / THE RULES OF THE TRIAL
- Mitch McConnell’s impeachment resolution, 1/20/20
- “McConnell impeachment rules modify Clinton precedent,” New York Times, 1/21/20
TRIAL BRIEFS
- Trump legal team trial brief, 1/20/20
- House managers’ trial brief, 1/20/20
- “White House calls for Trump acquittal in ‘rigged’ impeachment as Senate prepares for Swift trial,” Washington Post, 1/20/20
PARNAS
- Parnas documents released by House, 1/14/20
- Parnas/Rachel Maddow interview transcript, MSNBC, 1/14/20
- Parnas SDNY charging press release, 10/10/19
- “Lev Parnas, key player in Trump Ukraine affair, completes break with Trump and Giuliani,” New York Times, 1/15/20
- “Parnas associate Robert Hyde accused of stalking, erratic behavior,” Politico, 1/15/20
GAO DECISION
- GAO decision, 1/16/20
- Impoundment Control Act of 1974
- “White House hold on Ukraine aid violated federal law, congressional watchdog says,” Washington Post, 1/16/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, J. Ann Selzer discusses whether the Iowa caucuses should be converted to a primary, security precautions, and some of the gratifying parts of her work.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “'Impeached For Life,'” hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The politics at play in the impeachment trial of President Trump, expected to begin next week, and the role of Chief Justice John Roberts, who will preside over the proceedings
-- The shifting justifications the Trump administration has given for killing Gen. Suleimani and Iran's acknowledgement that it mistakenly shot down a civilian airplane, killing 176 people on board
-- The trial of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
DOUG COLLINS
- Clip of Doug Collins on Fox, 1/8/20
- “Preet Bharara to Georgia congressman: You've hit a shocking new low,” CNN, 1/09/20
- Preet’s first, second, and third tweet about Rep. Doug Collins, 1/8/20
- Doug Collins’ twitter apology, 1/10/20
- “'I left parts of my body in Iraq': Duckworth rips into GOP rep who said Democrats 'love' terrorists,” CNN, 1/9/20
IMPEACHMENT UDPATES
- Clip: “Sen. Mitt Romney says he’ll vote to hear Bolton testimony,” 1/13/20
- “Trial Likely to Start Jan. 21, Cornyn Says,” Bloomberg, 1/13/20
- “Trump’s Impeachment Team Takes Shape as Trial Looms,” New York Times, 1/12/20
- “Pelosi Alerts House to Be Ready to Send Impeachment Articles Next Week,” New York Times,1/10/20
- “Logjam Over Impeachment Trial Leaves Trump Prosecutors Little Time to Prepare,” New York Times, 1/11/20
- “What does Trump want in his impeachment trial?,” Politico, 1/13/20
- “'This Week' Transcript 1-12-20: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien,” ABC News, 1/12/20
- “John Bolton’s testimony looks increasingly likely,” Washington Post, 1/14/20
- “At Impeachment Trial, Chief Justice Roberts May Have More Prestige Than Power,” National Public Radio, 1/10/20
WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
- 50 U.S.C. CHAPTER 33, “War Powers Resolution,” Legal Information Institute
- H.Con.Res.83, “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran,” Congress.gov, 1/9/20
- Clip: “GOP senator slams Iran briefing: It was insulting,” CNN, 1/8/20
- “House Votes to Restrain Trump’s Iran War Powers,” New York Times, 1/9/20
- “Now Mike Lee knows what it feels like,” Washington Post, 1/10/20
- “Matt Gaetz, the ‘Trumpiest Congressman,’ cites principles for bucking president on war powers. Kevin McCarthy is ‘very shocked,’” Washington Post, 1/10/20
IRAN
- “Trump tells Fox News' Laura Ingraham 'four embassies' were targeted in imminent threat from Iran,” Fox News, 1/10/20
- “Esper Says He Saw No Evidence Iran Targeted 4 Embassies, as Story Shifts Again,” New York Times, 1/12/20
- Yashar Ali’s twitter thread on the accidental civilian aircraft strike, 1/11/20
- “Iran braces for protests after admitting plane shootdown,” PBS, 1/12/20
- “Ukraine Plane Shot Down Because of Human Error, Iran Says,” New York Times, 1/11/20
- “Trump authorized Soleimani's killing 7 months ago, with conditions,” NBC News, 1/13/20
DAVID KRIS / FISA
- Order Appointing an Amicus Curiae, United States Foreign Surveillance Court, 1/10/20
- Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, Office of the Inspection General, December 2019
- Ben Wittes’ twitter thread about David Kris, 1/12/20
- “Trump attacks former DOJ official appointed to review the FBI’s proposed wiretap reforms,” Washington Post, 1/12/20
HARVEY WEINSTEIN
- “Harvey Weinstein: 5 Takeaways From First Week of Criminal Trial,” Rolling Stone, 1/10/20
- “She’s Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer, and She Thinks #MeToo Is ‘Dangerous,’” New York Times, 1/14/20
BURISMA
- “Russians Hacked Ukrainian Gas Company at Center of Impeachment,” New York Times, 1/13/20
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jack Goldsmith discusses whether public servants working in the Trump administration should resign and his own experience with resignation.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “What Quds Go Wrong?,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force
-- John Bolton's statement that he's prepared to testify in the Senate impeachment trial if he's subpoenaed
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
KILLING OF QASEM SULEIMANI
- Statement by the Department of Defense on the killing of Qasem Soleimani, 1/2/20
- “Timeline: How The U.S. Came To Strike And Kill A Top Iranian General,” National Public Radio, 1/4/20
- “As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure,” New York Times, 1/4/20
- Lisa Monaco: “We are in uncharted territory now. Are we prepared for that?,” Washington Post, 1/6/20
- Trump tweet about a disproportionate response, 1/5/20
- “Trump Threatens Iranian Cultural Sites, and Warns of Sanctions on Iraq,” New York Times, 1/5/20
- “Trump Says He'll Target Iran's Cultural Sites. That's Illegal,” National Public Radio, 1/6/20
- WATCH: Meet the Press, featuring Jeh Johnson, 1/5/20 (~36:00 min)
WAS THE STRIKE LEGAL?
- Article II of The Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), 2001
- Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Resolution, 2002
- Jack Goldsmith: “The Soleimani Strike: One Person Decides,” Lawfare, 1/3/20
- “Did the President Have the Domestic Legal Authority to Kill Qassem Soleimani?,” Lawfare, 1/3/20
- “The key word in U.S. justifications for the killing of Iranian general: ‘Imminent,’” Washington Post, 1/5/20
SDNY’S QUDS FORCE CASES
- Complaint: United States v. Manssor Arbabsiar and Gholam Shakuri, 10/11/11
- WATCH: “Terror Plot Charges,” C-SPAN, 10/11/11
- “Two Men Charged in Alleged Plot to Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States,” Department of Justice, 10/11/11
- “U.S. Indicts 7 Iranians in Cyberattacks on Banks and a Dam,” New York Times, 3/24/16
IMPEACHMENT
- Statement of John R. Bolton regarding congressional testimony, 1/6/20
- Sen. Marco Rubio’s tweet about Bolton’s testimony, 1/6/20
- “What they're saying: Romney, Collins respond to Bolton's offer to testify,” Axios, 1/6/20
- “Judges spar with Democrats, DOJ in impeachment doubleheader,” Politico, 1/3/20
- “Joe Biden Says He Would Comply With a Senate Subpoena, Reversing Course,” New York Times, 12/28/19
Today, we're sharing the audio from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet and Anne hopped on the phone for 45 minutes and answered questions in real time from randomly selected members of the CAFE Insider community.
In a wide-ranging Q&A, they addressed the strategy behind House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to delay sending articles of impeachment to the Senate, the prospects of testimony from key witnesses in the Senate trial, the likelihood that Rudy Giuliani will be indicted by SDNY, and how Preet & Anne met.
Thank you to our participants. Keep an eye out for an email announcing the next Town Call and in the meantime email us at letters@cafe.com with your feedback as we continue to develop this special feature.
Our next regular CAFE Insider episode will be released on Tuesday, January 7th. Happy holidays!
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Susan Glasser discusses her professional and personal collaboration with her husband and fellow journalist, Peter Baker.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Trial by Senate,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The articles of impeachment and Wednesday’s full House vote
-- The role and importance of House Managers, and the contenders
-- The scope and shape of the Senate trial, and Mitch McConnell’s decision not to include key witnesses
-- This Supreme Court’s decision to hear three cases related to subpoenas for President Trump’s financial records.
-- Plus, the latest Rudy Giuliani shenanigans.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMPEACHMENT UPDATES
- “Federal Criminal Offenses and the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump,” Just Security, 12/16/19
- “Democrats jostle for prized impeachment manager gig,” Politico, 12/11/19
- “Freshman Democrats push for Amash as impeachment manager,” Washington Post, 12/15/19
- “McConnell’s vow of ‘total coordination’ with White House on Senate impeachment trial angers Democrats,” Washington Post, 12/13/19
- “Trump tears up the Clinton impeachment playbook,” Politico, 12/13/19
- “McConnell, Coordinating with White House, Lays Plans for Impeachment Trial,” New York Times, 12/13/19
- “McConnell Rejects Calling Mulvaney or Bolton for Impeachment Trial,” New York Times, 12/17/19
- “Meadows says he’s advocating for Trump to add Alan Dershowitz to impeachment defense team,” The Hill, 12/11/19
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 12/15/19
RUDY GIULIANI
- Rudy Giuliani’s twitter thread from his travels, 12/15/19
- “‘Just Having Fun’: Giuliani Doubles Down on Ukraine Probes,” Wall Street Journal, 12/13/19
- “Giuliani Provides Details of What Trump Knew About Ambassador’s Removal,” New York Times, 12/16/19
- “The Ukrainian Prosecutor Behind Trump’s Impeachment,” New Yorker, 12/16/19
SUPREME COURT
- Supreme Court Certiorari Granted, 12/13/19
- Clinton v. Jones (1997), Oyez
- United States v. Nixon (1974), Oyez
- “Supreme Court to Rule on Release of Trump’s Financial Records,” New York Times, 12/13/19
- “Supreme Court will take up Trump’s broad claims of protection from investigation,” Washington Post, 12/13/19
- “Justice Neil Gorsuch in ‘Fox & Friends’ interview: Pay attention to ‘separation of powers,’” Fox News, 12/17/19
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Abuse(s) of Power,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- House Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment focused on abuse of power and obstruction of congress
-- Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on the FBI’s Russia investigation finds no political bias and proper predication, but serious errors
-- Attorney General Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham object to the Inspector General’s botttom line conclusions in highly unusual public statements
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
- WATCH: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler’s Remarks Announcing Introduction of Articles of Impeachment (and read the remarks here), 12/10/19
- WATCH: Hearing on Evidence in Impeachment Inquiry, C-SPAN, 12/9/19
- WATCH: Hearing on Constitutional Framework for Impeachment, C-SPAN, 12/4/19
- Tweet of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exchange with Steve Castor, 12/9/19
- Jonathan Turley: “Five myths about impeachment,” Washington Post, 8/1/14
- Rep. Justin Amash’s tweet about the constitutional hearing, 12/5/19
- Preet’s tweet addressed to Steve Castor, 12/9/19
- Tweet of Steve Castor’s Fresh Market bag, 12/9/19
HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE
- The Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report, December 2019
DOJ INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT
- Department of Justice Office of Inspector General’s Report, Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, December 2019
- FBI Director Christopher Wray’s Response to Inspector General Report, FBI, 12/9/19
- Statement by Attorney General William P. Barr on the Inspector General's Report of the Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, DOJ, 12/9/19
- Statement of U.S. Attorney John H. Durham, DOJ, 12/9/19
- Trump’s tweet about FBI Director Chris Wray, 12/10/19
- “Christopher Wray, basically: Don’t listen to Trump’s Ukraine conspiracy theories,” Washington Post, 12/10/19
- Susan Hennessey’s tweet about the Mueller Report’s treatment of Carter Page, 12/9/19
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment: Phase 2,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The House Intelligence Committee’s report summarizing its findings and the House Judiciary Committee hearings, the first of which is set for this Wednesday.
-- A decision by a DC federal judge ordering former White House Counsel Don McGahn to appear before impeachment investigators and the implications that case has for other witnesses, like former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
-- A phone call between Trump and EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland that has emerged as a centerpiece of the president’s defense.
-- Revelations from the deposition of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) official Mark Sandy.
-- Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation due on December 9th.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARINGS
- Letter from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler to President Trump, 11/29/19
- Letter from Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Chairman Jerry Nadler, 11/30/19
- Letter from White House Counsel Pat Cipollone to Chairman Jerry Nadler, 12/1/19
- VIDEO: Rep. Collins’ appearance on Fox News Sunday, 12/1/19
- Trump’s tweet about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and his participation in the House impeachment inquiry, 11/18/19
- “House Judiciary Panel Asks Trump if He Will Present Impeachment Defense,” New York Times, 11/29/19
- “Judiciary Takes Up Impeachment As House Intelligence Panel Prepares To Release Report,” National Public Radio, 12/2/19
- “Trump’s photo op play: Facing impeachment, the president strives to look hard at work,” Washington Post, 11/30/19
GORDON SONDLAND
- “Here’s the Proof that Trump’s “No Quid Pro Quo” Call Never Happened,” Just Security, 11/29/19
- “Witness testimony and records raise questions about account of Trump’s ‘no quid pro quo’ call,” Washington Post, 11/27/19
- “Multiple Women Recall Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation by Gordon Sondland,” ProPublica, 11/27/19
MARK SANDY
- “The Impoundment Control Act of 1974: What Is It? Why Does It Matter?,” House Committee on the Budget
- “Read Mark Sandy’s Closed-Door Deposition,” New York Times, 11/26/19
- “White House Budget Official Said 2 Aides Resigned Amid Ukraine Aid Freeze,” New York Times, 11/26/19
- “Timeline: Trump, Giuliani, Biden, and Ukrainegate (updated),” Just Security, 11/27/19
DON MCGAHN
- The decision in Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives v. Donald F. McGahn II, 11/25/19
- DOJ’s emergency motion for stay pending appeal, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives v. Donald F. McGahn II, 11/27/19
- United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s order granting a stay in the case, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives v. Donald F. McGahn II, 11/27/19
- “The Don McGahn Ruling Has Big Consequences for Impeachment,” Slate, 11/25/19
IG REPORT PREVIEW
- “Russia Inquiry Review Is Expected to Undercut Trump Claim of F.B.I. Spying,” New York Times, 11/27/19
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment Game Plan,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The House Intelligence Committee has reportedly begun writing a report summarizing its inquiry findings, which will be used by the House Judiciary Committee to help draft the articles of impeachment.
-- It remains to be seen what the impeachment charges will be, and what will happen in a Republican-controlled Senate trial which will be presided over by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts.
-- Meanwhile, we have also learned that Trump defender Rep. Devin Nunes reportedly met with a former Ukrainian prosecutor last year to get dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden; Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s long-awaited report into the FBI’s handling of the Russia investigation will be released on December 9th; and Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was forced to resign on Sunday in connection with the case of Navy SEAL Ed Gallagher who was pardoned by President Trump earlier this month.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
- Stay Tuned with Preet: Impeachment Hearings (Special Episode with Anne Milgram), 11/21/19
- Guide to the Impeachment Hearings, PBS News Hour
- “Trump’s GOP support hardens despite damning impeachment testimony,” The Washington Post, 11/23/19
- “‘Improper’ and ‘unusual’: White House aides criticize Trump’s Ukraine call,” Politico, 11/19/19
- Clip of Fox News host Chris Wallace confronting Republican Louisiana Senator John Kennedy who refused to openly disagree with President Trump in saying that it was Russia, not Ukraine, that had interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, 11/24/19
- “White House review turns up emails showing extensive effort to justify Trump’s decision to block Ukraine military aid,” The Washington Post, 11/24/19
- “Judge will rule by Nov. 25 in Don McGahn subpoena fight,” Politico, 11/19/19
- “Bolton re-emerges after public hiatus charging White House froze his Twitter account,” CNN, 11/22/19 (Twitter account of John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs)
ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT
- “What’s Next in Impeachment: Judiciary Committee Up Next,” The Associated Press, 11/25/19
- “Does Trump Impeachment Case Need to Prove a Quid Pro Quo? Asking Ukraine for Help is Bad Enough, Legal Experts Say,” Newsweek, 11/22/19
- Full text of the Articles of Impeachment approved by the House Judiciary Committee on July 27, 1974 against President Richard Nixon
- Full text of the Articles of Impeachment approved by the House Judiciary Committee on December 11, 1998 against President Bill Clinton
- “Impeachment is about to get a Robert Mueller reprise,” Politico, 11/22/19
- “Must Impeachable Offenses Be Violations of the Criminal Code?,” Lawfare, 11/19/19
SENATE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
- Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate when Sitting on Impeachment Trials, 1986
- Material from the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, which includes the rules that governed the Senate trial, 1/13/99
- “Senate impeachment trial to test chief justice who has tangled with Trump,” The Washington Post, 11/5/19
DEVIN NUNES-UKRAINE ALLEGATIONS
- “Lev Parnas Helped Rep. Devin Nunes’ Investigations,” The Daily Beast, 11/21/19
- “Exclusive: Giuliani associate willing to tell Congress Nunes met with ex-Ukrainian official to get dirt on Biden,” CNN, 11/22/19
- “Devin Nunes doubles down on promise to take CNN and Daily Beast to court: ‘It should be fun,’” Fox News, 11/24/19
INSPECTOR GENERAL’S INVESTIGATION
- “Exclusive: Former FBI lawyer under investigation after allegedly altering document in 2016 Russia probe,” CNN, 11/21/19
- “Russia Inquiry Review Is Said to Criticize F.B.I. but Rebuff Claims of Biased Acts,” The New York Times, 11/22/19
OUSTER OF NAVY SECRETARY
- “Navy secretary forced out by Pentagon chief over handling of Navy SEAL’s war crimes case,” The Washington Post, 11/25/19
- Letter to President Trump from Navy Secretary Richard Spencer acknowledging his “termination,” 11/24/19
IUD OR IED?
- “GQ Corrects Vindman Story After Saying He Was Injured By Birth Control Instead Of Explosive Device,” Daily Caller, 11/22/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Carl Bernstein discusses who is actually advocating for Ukraine and Fox News.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Can I Get A Witness?,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The House Intelligence Committee completed its first set of public hearings last week featuring startling testimony from diplomats Bill Taylor, George Kent, and Marie Yovanovitch.
-- In a closed-door deposition on Friday, State Department aide David Holmes testified to a troubling call he overheard between EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Trump.
-- The public will hear from eight more witnesses this week, including Ambassador Sondland who has first-hand knowledge of key events under investigation.
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REFLECTIONS ON LAST WEEK’S PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Radio host Rush Limbaugh called Bill Taylor and George Kent “self-important nerds,” 11/13/19
- Fox News host Jeanine Pirro criticized George Kent’s sartorial choices, 11/17/19
- “AP Explains: What’s wrong with hearsay evidence in Congress?,” AP, 11/15/19
- “Why Trump’s “state of mind” will be key in impeachment,” Quartz, 11/2/19
THE QUESTIONERS’ STRATEGIES
- “Meet the two seasoned staff prosecutors now in impeachment spotlight,” NBC News, 11/15/19
- “GOP woman gets outsized role at impeachment hearing,” AP, 11/16/19
- “Elise Stefanik’s Questioning During Impeachment Hearings Draws GOP Cheers,” The Wall Street Journal, 11/16/19
- House resolution (H.Res.660) outlining procedures for the impeachment inquiry into the president, 10/31/19
PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF GEORGE KENT & BILL TAYLOR
- Transcript of Kent’s and Taylor’s public hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on November 13
- “5 takeaways from Bill Taylor’s and George Kent’s impeachment testimony,” The Washington Post, 11/13/19
CLOSED-DOOR TESTIMONY OF DAVID HOLMES
- Opening statement of David Holmes during his closed-door testimony before the House Intelligence Committee on November 15
- “A Friday night surprise: David Holmes throws a wrench in Trump’s impeachment defense,” The Washington Post, 11/16/19
- “Russian spies likely intercepted ambassador’s cell phone call with Trump,” CNN, 11/14/19
- Full transcript of October 17 testimony of Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador to the E.U., 11/6/19
- Sondland’s addendum to his October 17 testimony, 11/4/19
PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF MARIE YOVANOVITCH
- Memorandum of July 25 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 9/24/19
- Transcript of Yovanovitch’s public hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on November 15
- 18 USC § 1512: Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant
- Trump’s tweet criticizing Yovanovitch while she testified, 11/15/19
- “Trump Attack on Envoy During Testimony Raises Charges of Witness Intimidation,” The New York Times, 11/15/19
- Trump’s tweet calling Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, a “Never Trumper,” 11/17/19
- Stay Tuned with Preet: Impeachment Hearing & The Story of America (with Jill Lepore), 11/14/19
WEEK 2 OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
- “Impeachment Public Hearings Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next,” NPR, 11/18/19
- House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s tweet announcing that eight more witnesses will publicly testify, 11/12/19
- “Senior national security official ties key official more closely to Trump on Ukraine in impeachment inquiry,” The Washington Post, 11/16/19
ROGER STONE FOUND GUILTY
- Indictment of Roger Stone, 1/24/19
- “From Organization 1 to Person 2: Who’s Who in the Roger Stone Indictment,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/25/19
- “Roger Stone guilty on all counts of lying to Congress, witness tampering,” The Washington Post, 11/15/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jill Lepore discusses Harvard Law Professor and former Faculty Dean Ronald Sullivan Jr., what we can learn today from famed lawyer Clarence Darrow, and her personal essay, "The Lingering of Loss."
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Impeachment: The Opening Act,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- Senior diplomats Bill Taylor and George Kent are set to testify on Wednesday and we’ll hear from former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch on Friday.
-- Issues of executive privilege and immunity stand in the way of testimony from key witnesses, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.
-- News reports indicate an evolving GOP defense strategy that includes distancing the President from witnesses who allege a quid pro quo with Ukraine.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
VETERAN’S DAY
- “Veterans Day: Trump Returns to N.Y. for Parade, to Cheers and Boos,” The New York Times, 11/11/19
ANNE’S BUTT TWEET
- "Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens,” NBC News, 10/25/19
- “Rep. Weiner says lewd Twitter photo was sent by hacker; recipient tells of ‘outlandish’ backlash,” The Washington Post, 5/29/11
EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE & IMMUNITY LAWSUIT
- Former Deputy National Security Advisor and Acting National Security Advisor Charles Kupperman’s complaint seeking declaratory judgment as to whether he is lawfully obliged to comply with House subpoena, DC District Court, 10/25/19
- The House of Representatives’ notice of mootness and motion to vacate briefing schedule (withdrawing Charles Kupperman’s subpoena), DC District Court, 11/6/19
- “Charles Kupperman subpoena withdrawn by House as it asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over his testimony,” The Washington Post, 11/6/19
- “Mulvaney asks to join lawsuit over conflicting demands for impeachment testimony,” The Washington Post, 11/9/19
- “Bolton Said to Know of ‘Many Relevant Meetings’ on Ukraine, but Will Not Testify,” The New York Times, 11/8/19
- Definition of “forum shopping,” Legal Information Institute
- “Intel Chairman Adam Schiff: Trump aides’ refusal to testify adds to potential impeachment evidence,” CNBC, 11/4/19
BOOKS BY FMR TRUMP ADMIN. OFFICIALS
- “AP sources: Former Trump adviser John Bolton has a book deal,” The Associated Press, 11/10/19
- “Nikki Haley claims top aides tried to recruit her to ‘save the country’ by undermining Trump,” The Washington Post, 11/10/19
IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS
- “Public impeachment hearings scheduled for this week: Here's what you need to know,” CNN, 11/11/19
- “We Read All 2,677 Pages of Ukraine Testimony So You Don't Have To,” Lawfare, 11/11/19
- Testimony from William “Bill” Taylor, Chargé D'affaires for the U.S. State Department in Ukraine (transcript and key excerpts), 10/22/19
- Testimony from George Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary, European and Eurasian Bureau at the U.S. Department of State (transcript and key excerpts), 10/15/19
- Testimony from Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (transcript and key excerpts), 10/11/19
- “Pompeo Faces Political Peril and Diplomats’ Revolt in Impeachment Inquiry,” The New York Times, 11/4/19
- “Power Up: Republicans’ witness wish list designed to put maximum pressure on Democrats,” The Washington Post, 11/11/19
QUID PRO QUO
- “High crimes and misdemeanors” is a phrase from Section 4 of Article II of the U.S. Constitution
- Definition of “bribery,” Legal Information Institute
- “What Is a Quid Pro Quo?,” The New York Times, 10/18/19
OFFENSES & DEFENSES
- “Trump, Ukraine And The Path To The Impeachment Inquiry: A Timeline,” NPR, 10/12/19
- Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland’s addendum to his October 17 testimony, 11/4/19
- “Trump involved Pence in efforts to pressure Ukraine’s leader, though officials say vice president was unaware of allegations in whistleblower complaint,” The Washington Post, 10/2/19
- “Trump Doesn’t Need to Commit a Crime to Be Kicked Out of Office,” The New York Times (Neal K. Katyal Op-Ed), 9/25/19
- “Ukraine’s Zelensky Bowed to Trump’s Demands, Until Luck Spared Him,” The New York Times, 11/7/19
- “Nikki Haley says she doesn't think Trump will be removed from office,” CBS News, 11/8/19
- David Frum’s tweet about failed crimes warranting harsh punishment, 11/2/19
- Trump’s tweet saying that “nothing was done wrong” on “perfect” call, 11/10/19
BILL BARR’S INVESTIGATIONS
- “Justice Dept. trying to finish report on Russia probe before Thanksgiving,” The Washington Post, 11/5/19
- “It’s too late to save yourself now, Bill Barr,” The Washington Post (Dana Milbank Op-Ed), 11/7/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Errol Morris reveals how reading the paper helped him find a subject for one of his films, the most-hated interview question, and more.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “House Rules,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The impeachment inquiry into President Trump passed a significant milestone with the first formal vote on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, shifting the impeachment process into a more public phase.
-- House investigators continue to depose witnesses in closed-door hearings as the DC District Court is deciding in two separate cases whether former Trump officials have “absolute immunity” from congressional subpoenas.
-- While historical parallels are rarely exact, a look at past presidential impeachment inquiries may help the House Judiciary Committee to shape the articles of impeachment in the next stage of the process.
-- On Saturday, the Justice Department complied with a court order and released its first installment of primary-source documents related to then-Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, which include stunning admissions from key figures in Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
2020: A LEAP YEAR & THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
- “What is a Leap Year?,” NBC News, 2/17/19
- Election countdown 2020 tracker
TRUMP’S FLORIDA RESIDENCY
- Trump’s tweet on 10/31 announcing that he will make Palm Beach, Florida his permanent residence
- Trump’s tweet on 11/1 complaining about New York City’s leadership
- “Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida,” The New York Times, 10/31/19
MUELLER’S 302 REPORTS
- The Justice Department’s first installment of primary documents related to Mueller’s investigation (“302 reports”), 11/1/19
- The Mueller Report’s Secret Memos,” BuzzFeed, 11/2/19
- “Internal Mueller documents show Trump campaign chief pushed unproven theory Ukraine hacked Democrats,” The Washington Post, 11/2/19
- “Feds release Flynn interview notes,” Politico, 11/1/19 (court filing here)
HOUSE INQUIRY VOTE
- House resolution (H.Res.660), resolution fact sheet, and House Judiciary Committee impeachment inquiry procedures, 10/31/19
- “A Divided House Endorses Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump,” The New York Times, 10/31/19
- “What’s in the House Resolution on Impeachment?,” Lawfare, 10/30/19
- “Pelosi will get more out of today’s impeachment inquiry vote than Republicans. Here’s why,” The Washington Post, 10/31/19
- “Democrats pivot from private inquiry of Trump to public case for impeachment,” The Washington Post, 11/2/19
- “Kellyanne Conway calls Democrats’ bluff on impeachment, claims ‘they don't have the votes’” Fox News, 10/31/19
- “Defining Impeachment Down,” The Wall Street Journal, 10/31/19
- “Glengarry Glen Ross,” 1992 film referenced in Preet’s October 30th CAFE Insider Note
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONIES
- Trump’s tweet alleging that House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff will modify deposition transcripts, 11/3/19
- “Trump’s awful new ‘transcript’ tweets demonstrate how his propaganda works,” The Washington Post, 11/4/19
- “House Democrats Release Transcripts of Yovanovitch, McKinley Impeachment Testimony,” The Wall Street Journal, 11/4/19
- Director for European Affairs for the U.S. National Security Council, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s Opening Statement, 10/29/19
- “Trump allies attack loyalty of impeachment inquiry witness because he was born in Ukraine,” The Washington Post, 10/29/19
- “White House official who heard Trump’s call with Ukraine leader testified that he was told to keep quiet,” The Washington Post, 11/1/19
- “White House official on Ukraine call wasn't concerned ‘anything illegal’ occurred,” CBS News, 10/31/19 (includes Opening Statement of Timothy Morrison, outgoing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council and a deputy assistant to the president)
- Stay Tuned with Preet: The Prosecution (with Patrick Fitzgerald), 6/7/18
- Tracker of requests or subpoenas for documents and witness testimony, The New York Times
- “John Bolton’s former deputy asks judge to resolve conflicting demands for House impeachment testimony,” The Washington Post, 10/31/19
ROBERT BORK
- The Atlantic Senior Politics Editor, Yoni Appelbaum’s Twitter thread about Robert Bork’s adamant support of presidential impeachment in 1998
- “How Robert Bork's Failed Nomination Led to a Changed Supreme Court,” History.com, 10/28/18
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Edward Norton discusses movies, casting decisions, whether Preet would be a good film noir character, and what the O.J. Simpson documentary taught him.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Baghdadi Dies & Impeachment Quickens,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- Elusive ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a U.S. special operations raid in Idlib, Syria
-- District Court Judge Beryl Howell ordered the Justice Department to turn over to the House Judiciary Committee grand jury materials former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation
-- Key witnesses continue to testify in the impeachment inquiry, including Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine, who confirmed last week that President Trump conditioned military aid to Ukraine on investigations that could help him politically
-- The New York Times report that John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe has evolved into a criminal inquiry, raising a range of unanswered questions
-- Rudy Giuliani is reportedly the target of two federal investigations and subject of two pocket dialing mishaps
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
STAY TUNED LIVE TOUR IN COLORADO
- Tweet by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts sharing a picture with former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper backstage before the Stay Tuned live show in Denver, 10/24/19
- President Trump’s remarks at a shale-energy conference in Pittsburgh where he said that “a big beautiful wall” would be built in Colorado, 10/23/19
- Preet’s Tweet commenting on Trump’s Colorado Wall remark
DEATH OF ABU BAKR AL-BAGHDADI
- “President Trump: ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead,” CNN, 10/27/19
- “Bin Laden court case dismissed,” The Washington Post, 6/17/11
IMPEACHMENT UPDATES
Closed-door House proceedings
- Rules of the House of Representatives, 114th Congress (Rule XI: Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business)
- House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s “Dear Colleagues” October 16 letter
- “House Democrats look to take impeachment probe public as soon as mid-November,” The Washington Post, 10/23/19
GOP stormed the SCIF
- “Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing as escalating Ukraine scandal threatens Trump,” The Washington Post, 10/23/19
- “Republicans Stormed Into The Impeachment Investigation's Secure Room, And It Was Absolute Madness,” BuzzFeed, 10/23/19
- “GOP ‘Storming’ of Secure Facility for Impeachment Proceedings: An Explainer,” Just Security, 10/23/19
- "National Security Figures to Testify: Impeachment Update,” Bloomberg, 10/23/19
District Court Judge Howell’s ruling
- Memorandum Opinion Granting the Application of the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Beryl Howell, 10/25/19
- “Impeachment Inquiry Is Legal, Judge Rules, Giving Democrats a Victory,” The New York Times, 10/25/19
Unchecked presidential power
- “Trump couldn't be charged for a Fifth Avenue shooting while in office, his lawyer argues,” CNN, 10/23/19 (audio clip of Trump attorney William Consovoy’s exchange with Judge Chin)
- “Second Circuit Court of Appeals: ‘Trump v. Vance’ Oral Argument On Turning Over Trump’s Tax Returns,” RealClear Politics, 10/23/19
Congressional testimonies
- Opening statement of Ambassador Bill Taylor to impeachment investigators, 10/22/19
- “6 Key Revelations of Taylor’s Opening Statement to Impeachment Investigators,” The New York Times, 10/22/19
- E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s opening statement to Congress, 10/17/19
- Complaint, Kupperman v. House of Representatives of the U.S.A. et al., U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 10/25/19
- Letter from chairs of the House committees on Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight to Charles Kupperman’s attorneys stating that their client remains legally obligated to comply with a subpoena and appear for a deposition on Monday, October 28th, 10/26/19
- “Bolton’s former deputy fails to show up for Hill deposition as he seeks court ruling to resolve dispute over testifying,” The Washington Post, 10/28/19
- “Executive privilege mentioned in case of Giuliani associates,” The Washington Post, 10/23/19
DURHAM’S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
- Attorney General’s guidelines on general crime investigations, Justice.gov
- "Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation,” The New York Times, 10/24/19
- “Justice Department watchdog says highly anticipated FISA report is ‘nearing completion’,” CBS News, 10/24/19
- “Barr personally asked foreign officials to aid inquiry into CIA, FBI activities in 2016,” The Washington Post, 9/30/19
RUDY GIULIANI’S MISHAPS
- “Giuliani probe snowballs,” Politico, 10/25/19
- “Is Rudy Giuliani going to jail?,” Politico, 10/24/19
- “Giuliani associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman plead not guilty in campaign finance case,” The Washington Post, 10/23/19
- “Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens,” NBC News, 10/25/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Cameron Douglas discusses his tattoos, defines justice, and poses a question to Preet.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mick Mulvaney's Mess,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would no longer host next year’s G7 summit at the Trump National Doral Miami resort, after coming under criticism from Democrats and Republicans;
-- Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney’s walk-back of his quid pro quo Ukraine comments made at a press conference last week; and
-- Depositions of more State Department officials by House Democrats, as evidence mounts about what’s being described as “shadow foreign policy” being carried out by Rudy Giuliani on behalf of the President.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ROMNEY’S SECRET TWITTER ACCOUNT
- “This Sure Looks Like Mitt Romney’s Secret Twitter Account (Update: It Is),” Slate, 10/20/19
- “The Liberation of Mitt Romney,” The Atlantic, 10/20/19
- “Mitt Romney, ‘Pierre Delecto’ And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump,” NPR, 10/21/19
MULVANEY’S PRESS CONFERENCE
- Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney’s press conference (video and transcript), 10/17/19
- Mick Mulvaney’s interview on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, 10/20/19
Trump Doral & The G7
- “What Is the Emoluments Clause?,” Encyclopedia Britannica
- “Trump was already violating the emoluments clause. Grabbing the G-7 is even worse,” The Washington Post, 10/18/19
- “Trump Has Just the Place for the Next G7 Meeting: His Own Golf Resort,” The New York Times, 8/28/19
- President Trump’s tweet announcing that the G7 in 2020 would no longer be held at the Trump National Doral resort in Florida, 10/19/19
- “How Mark Burnett Resurrected Donald Trump as an Icon of American Success,” The New Yorker, 12/27/18
Quid Pro Quo Admission
- The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Congress.gov
- “Mulvaney Says, Then Denies, That Trump Held Back Ukraine Aid as Quid Pro Quo,” The New York Times, 10/17/19
- Trump’s “perfect call” tweet, 10/1/19
- Letter sent by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to the General Prosecutor of Ukraine in 2018 raising their concerns that the Trump Administration could unduly pressure Ukraine into obstructing the Mueller investigation by withholding funding, 5/4/18
TRUMP’S LETTER TO ERDOGAN
- Tweet by Fox News’ Trish Regan attaching a copy of Trump’s October 9th letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the crisis in Syria, 10/16/19
ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT
- “The House’s contempt powers explained,” Constitution Daily, 5/7/19
- “So You Want to Impeach the President,” Lawfare, 9/24/19
- “Impeachment probe goes beyond Ukraine to lying and obstruction of justice, House lawyer says,” CNN, 10/8/19
- “‘Bribery’ is right there in the Constitution. Trump could be impeached for that,” The New York Times, 10/20/19
- “Bill Barr’s Witch Hunt,” Just Security, 10/17/19
- “Review of Russia Inquiry Grows as F.B.I. Witnesses Are Questioned,” The New York Times, 10/19/19
- Adam Schiff’s parody of Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at National Intelligence Director Joseph Maguire’s hearing, 9/26/19
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONIES
- Tracker of requests or subpoenas for documents and witness testimony, The New York Times
- Gordon Sondland’s prepared remarks before the House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, and Oversight, 10/17/19
- “Gordon Sondland, E.U. Envoy, Testifies Trump Delegated Ukraine Policy to Giuliani,” The New York Times, 10/17/19
- “Senior State Dept. Ukraine Expert Says White House Sidelined Him,” The New York Times, 10/15/19
- “Perry rejects congressional subpoena, insists resignation not related to Ukraine,” ABC News, 10/18/19
“SHADOW DIPLOMACY”
- “Giuliani pursued shadow Ukraine agenda as key foreign policy officials were sidelined,” The Washington Post, 9/24/19
- “Shadow Dancing,” song by Andy Gibb (younger brother of the Bee Gees: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gill), 1978
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Anand Giridharadas continues the discussion about pronunciation and his idea of the "model plutocrat."
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Rudy in the Middle,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments:
-- The testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and former senior director for European and Russian Affairs, Fiona Hill
-- The expected Thursday testimony of Gordon Sondland, Ambassador to the European Union
-- The reported investigation into Rudy Giuliani and the indictment of his associates by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
-- Reports that Trump asked then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to intervene in the criminal case against Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish gold trader linked to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ANNE’S AQUARIUM TOUR
- From the latest stop: Anne’s picture of 33-year-old penguin named Charlie at the Georgia Aquarium
IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
- Impeachment provisions of the Constitution: Article I, sections 2 and 3
- “Trump Challenges House On Impeachment Vote. Pelosi Says She's Unmoved,” National Public Radio, 10/4/19
- “President Trump has made 13,435 false or misleading claims over 993 days,” Washington Post, 10/14/19
- “Schiff’s false claim his committee had not spoken to the whistleblower,” Washington Post, 10/4/19
- “Adam Schiff says whistleblower may not testify in impeachment probe,” Politico, 10/13/19
The White House Letter
- Pat Cipollone’s letter to the House Democratic leadership, 10/8/19
- George Conway’s interview on Stay Tuned
- Conway’s tweet about Cipollone’s letter, 10/8/19
- “Trump’s Favorite Impeachment Lawyer Is ...Trump Himself,” The Daily Beast, 10/12/19
Fiona Hill’s testimony
- “Bolton Objected to Ukraine Pressure Campaign, Calling Giuliani ‘a Hand Grenade,’” New York Times, 10/14/19
- “Trump's former Russia aide met with White House lawyer over Giuliani,” Politico, 10/14/19
- “Trump’s ex-Russia adviser told impeachment investigators of Giuliani’s efforts in Ukraine,” Washington Post, 10/15/19
Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony
- “Read Marie Yovanovitch's prepared deposition statement,” Washington Post, 10/11/19
- “Ousted ambassador Marie Yovanovitch tells Congress Trump pressured State Dept. to remove her,” Washington Post, 10/11/19
Expected testimony from Gordon Sondland
- Fifth Amendment of The Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- “Read the text message excerpts between U.S. diplomats, Giuliani and a Ukrainian aide,” Washington Post, 10/4/19
- “Trump’s envoy to testify that ‘no quid pro quo’ came from Trump,” Washington Post, 10/12/19
- “‘If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth?’ Trump said — years after invoking it himself,” Washington Post, 5/23/17
RUDY GIULIANI, TRUMP’S “PERSONAL LAYWER”
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Department of Justice
- “Foreign Agents Registration Act: An Overview,” Congressional Research Service, 3/7/19
- The Logan Act, U.S. Code § 953: Private correspondence with foreign governments, Legal Information Institute
- “Giuliani Is Said to Be Under Investigation for Ukraine Work,” New York Times, 10/11/19
- “Federal Prosecutors Scrutinize Rudy Giuliani’s Ukraine Business Dealings, Finances,” Wall Street Journal, 10/14/19
- "Trump tells reporters he doesn’t know if Giuliani is still his attorney,” Washington Post, 10/11/19
INDICTMENT OF GIULIANI ASSOCIATES
- Indictment: United States of America v. Lev Parnas, Igor Fruman, David Correia, and Andrey Kulushkin, 10/10/19
- “Lev Parnas And Igor Fruman Charged With Conspiring To Violate Straw And Foreign Donor Bans,” U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York Press Release, 10/10/19
- “Two Giuliani Associates Who Helped Him on Ukraine Charged With Campaign-Finance Violations,” Wall Street Journal, 10/10/19
- “Here Are Rudy Giuliani’s Various Claims About His Ties to the Two Men Arrested Wednesday,” Mother Jones, 10/11/19
- “Rudy Giuliani’s Two Indicted Associates Could Have a Lot to Say,” New Yorker, 10/11/19
REX TILLERSON, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE
- “Trump Urged Top Aide to Help Giuliani Client Facing DOJ Charges,” Bloomberg, 10/9/19
- “Trump asked Tillerson to help broker deal to end U.S. prosecution of Turkish trader,” Washington Post, 10/10/19
- Turkey, Iran, gold, Giuliani and Trump: A guide to the case of Reza Zarrab, Washington Post, 10/10/19
- “The Talk of Turkey? A Politically Charged Trial in New York,” New York Times, 11/26/17
DANCING WITH THE STARS
- Donald Trump tweet about Sean Spicer, 10/14/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Conway discusses being camera shy, how Trump’s presidency has brought people together, Twitter philosophies, and more.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Crooked Diplomacy,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the evolving Trump-Ukraine scandal, newly released text messages between State Department officials, and President Trump’s calls for China’s assistance in investigating Joe and Hunter Biden.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
“MULTIPLE” WHISTLEBLOWERS
- “2nd whistleblower comes forward after speaking with IG: Attorney,” ABC News, 10/6/19
- “2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings,” New York Times, 10/4/19
- Whistleblower lead counsel Andrew Bakaj’s tweet confirming representation of “multiple whistleblowers,” 10/6/19
- Definition of “multiple,” Merriam-Webster Dictionary
- Trump tweets in response to second whistleblower reports, 10/5/19
- Trump tweets that his call with Ukrainian President Zelensky was “perfect,” 9/27/19
- “Trump Attacks Whistle-Blower’s Sources and Alludes to Punishment for Spies,” New York Times, 9/26/19
- “IRS whistleblower said to report Treasury political appointee might have tried to interfere in audit of Trump or Pence,” Washington Post, 10/3/19
ENERGY SECRETARY RICK PERRY
- Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations sent a letter to Energy Secretary Rick Perry requesting information about his visits to Ukraine, 10/1/19
- “Scoop: Trump pins Ukraine call on Energy Secretary Rick Perry,” Axios, 10/5/19
- “Trump associates pressured Ukraine over gas firm in order to benefit allies: report,” The Hill, 10/6/19
- “Rick Perry expresses ‘regret’ for pledging to abolish Energy Department,” Washington Post, 9/19/17
- “The play-by-play of Rick Perry's 'DWTS' debut,” CNN, 9/13/16
- “Sean’s Spicy Salsa,” New York Times, 9/19/19
TRUMP & GOP DEFENSES
- Preet’s tweet reacting to Trump’s “I am only interested in corruption. I don’t care about politics” comment, 10/5/19
- Eamon Javers asks Trump if he ever asked foreign leaders to investigate someone who isn’t his political opponent, 10/4/19
- “Republicans recycle defense that Trump was joking about China investigating the Bidens,” Washington Post, 10/7/19
- “Rep. Jim Jordan won't say if Trump asking China to investigate Biden is appropriate,” ABC News, 10/6/19
- “Trump-Ukraine debate between Ron Johnson, Chuck Todd analyzed,” MSNBC, 10/6/19
- “Marco Rubio Says Trump Was Joking When He Asked China to Investigate Biden: ‘Not a Real Request’,” Mediaite, 10/4/19
- “‘I think I’d take it’: In exclusive interview, Trump says he would listen if foreigners offered dirt on opponents,” ABC News, 6/13/19
- “How to start a movement (featuring the dancing guy),” Derek Sivers TED Talk, February 2010
STATE DEPT. TEXT MESSAGES
- “Read the Text Messages Between U.S. and Ukrainian Officials,” New York Times, 10/4/19
- “Read Kurt Volker’s opening statement for testimony in Trump impeachment inquiry,” Vox, 10/4/19 [Text of Volker’s opening statement]
- “Kurt Volker, Ukraine and a Turbulent End in the Trump Administration,” New York Times, 10/5/19
- “Kurt Volker resigns as executive director of McCain Institute,” Politico, 10/7/19
- “The U.S. diplomat who questioned Trump’s Ukraine scheme,” Politico, 10/4/19
- “How Gordon Sondland, a wealthy hotelier turned ambassador, became the latest key player in the Ukraine inquiry,” Washington Post, 10/4/19
- “Trump Ordered Ukraine Ambassador Removed After Complaints From Giuliani, Others,” Wall Street Journal, 10/3/19
- “From ‘America’s mayor’ to Trump’s pit bull: Rudy Giuliani emerges as central figure in Ukraine firestorm,” USA Today, 9/27/19
- “Ukrainians understood Biden probe was condition for Trump-Zelensky talks, says former Ukrainian adviser,” ABC News, 9/25/19
- “Ukraine’s president needs to repair ‘damage’ with Europe after the Trump call scandal,” CNBC, 10/1/19
SECRETARY OF STATE MIKE POMPEO
- “Pompeo: 'I was on the phone call' with Trump and Ukrainian President,” CNN, 10/2/19
VP MIKE PENCE
- Joint request from House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight committees for impeachment inquiry documents from Vice President Mike Pence, 10/4/19
- “Trump involved Pence in efforts to pressure Ukraine’s leader, though officials say vice president was unaware of allegations in whistleblower complaint,” Washington Post, 10/2/19
- “Pence defends Trump’s calls for Ukraine to investigate Biden,” The Hill, 10/3/19
- “Spiro Agnew’s Lawyer: Mike Pence Should Be Worried About Impeachment Too,” TIME, 10/4/19
UPCOMING DEPOSITIONS
- “House Committees Subpoena White House for Ukraine Documents,” Lawfare, 10/4/19
- “What’s next in the Trump impeachment inquiry, and will Trump cooperate with it?,” Washington Post, updated in real time (subpoena/depositions calendar)
- “Schiff: Trump administration stonewalling will be taken as evidence of obstruction,” The Hill, 10/2/19
TRUMP CALLS ON CHINA
- “Trump says China should investigate the Bidens,” PBS Newshour, 10/3/19
- “What We Know About Hunter Biden’s Business in China,” New York Times, 10/3/19
- “EXPLAINER-Trump’s claims and Hunter Biden’s dealings in China,” Reuters, 10/4/19
- Sen. Mitt Romney’s tweet condemning Trump’s call to China to investigate the Bidens, 10/4/19
- Trump’s tweets criticizing Sen. Romney’s 10/4 tweet: #1 (“get off stage”), #2 (“Jeff Flake is better!” and #3 (#impeachmittromney), 10/5/19
- Preet’s tweet in response to Trump’s call to impeach Sen. Romney, 10/5/19
TRUMP’S CALLS WITH FOREIGN LEADERS
- “Trump’s calls with foreign leaders have long worried aides, leaving some ‘genuinely horrified’,” Washington Post, 10/4/19
- “Trump, Xi talked Syria strike over 'beautiful' chocolate cake,” CNN, 4/12/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, David Remnick continues the conversation about Steve Bannon's rescinded invitation to participate in last year's New Yorker festival, elitism, and the one thing about which he agrees with Trump.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment Momentum," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the whirlwind of news surrounding the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower scandal and the renewed email probe of Hillary Clinton’s aides at the State Department.
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THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
RUDY GIULIANI
- “Giuliani Subpoenaed for Ukraine Documents as Next Step in Impeachment Inquiry,” House Intelligence Committee press release, 9/30/19 (letter and subpoena schedule)
- Clip of Giuliani on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” holding up cellphone saying “it’s all here, right here,” 9/24/19
- Anne Milgram’s tweet about subpoenaing Giuliani’s phone, 9/25/19
- Clip of Giuliani’s contradictory statements about Ukraine on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time,” 9/20/19
- Clip of Giuliani saying he wouldn’t cooperate or testify before the House Intelligence Committee with Adam Schiff as chairman on ABC’s “This Week,” 9/29/19
- “Ukrainians understood Biden probe was condition for Trump-Zelensky talks, says former Ukrainian adviser,” ABC News, 9/25/19
- “Giuliani says Trump did not pay for his globetrotting push for Biden probe,” Reuters, 9/29/19
- “Attorney-Client Privilege,” Legal Information Institute
- “Giuliani Cannot Rely on Attorney-Client Privilege to Avoid Congressional Testimony,” Lawfare, 9/30/19
- “Giuliani works for foreign clients while serving as Trump’s attorney,” Washington Post, 7/10/18
EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING & MEDIA APPEARANCES
- “It was chaos, and then a real lawyer showed up,” Washington Post, 9/18/19
- “Mike Pompeo gave a very evasive answer when asked about the Ukraine call,” CNN, 10/1/19
- Clip of Stephen Miller, senior adviser to President Trump, on “Fox News Sunday” with Chris Wallace, 9/29/19
- Clip of Jake Tapper fact-checking Rep. Jim Jordan on CNN’s “State of the Union,” 9/29/19
- “Biden campaign demands networks stop booking Giuliani,” Politico, 9/29/19
HEARSAY & THE WHISTLEBLOWER’S COMPLAINT
- “Hearsay,” Legal Information Institute
- The whistleblower’s complaint, 9/26/19
- 50 U.S. Code § 3033: Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, Legal Information Institute
- Memorandum of President Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 9/25/19
- Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community’s Statement on Processing of Whistleblower Complaints, DNI.gov, 9/30/19
- Sen. Lindsey Graham’s hearsay tweet, 9/28/19
- “Trump’s ‘hearsay’ defense plays right into Democrats’ hands,” Washington Post, 9/30/19
- “Fact check: Were whistleblower rules changed before Ukraine complaint?,” NBC News, 9/30/19 before Ukraine complaint?
TRUMP’S REACTIONS & THE WHISTLEBLOWER’S IDENTITY
- Trump’s tweet suggesting that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff should be arrested for treason, 9/30/19
- “Fact check: Breaking down Adam Schiff's account of Trump's Ukraine call,” CNN, 9/27/19
- Trump’s tweet about “deserving” to meet the whistleblower, 9/29/19
- “White House Knew of Whistle-Blower’s Allegations Soon After Trump’s Call With Ukraine Leader,” New York Times, 9/26/19
- “Why The Times Published Details of the Whistle-Blower’s Identity,” New York Times, 9/26/19
- “Deep Throat’s identity was a mystery for decades because no one believed this woman,” New York Times, 9/27/19
RECORDS OF TRUMP’S CALLS
- U.S. Department of Justice Office of International Affairs, Justice.gov
- “I helped classify calls for two presidents. The White House abuse of the system is alarming,” Washington Post, 9/29/19
- “White House restricted access to Trump’s calls with Putin and Saudi crown prince,” CNN, 9/28/19
- “Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins,” New York Times, 10/1/19
- “Barr personally asked foreign officials to aid inquiry into CIA, FBI activities in 2016,” Washington Post, 9/30/19
NRA
- “N.R.A.’s LaPierre Asks Trump to ‘Stop the Games’ Over Gun Legislation in Discussion About Its Support,” New York Times, 9/27/19
HILLARY CLINTON EMAIL PROBE
- “READ: Letter from State Department to former employee about investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails,” CNN, 9/29/19
- “State Dept. intensifies email probe of Hillary Clinton’s former aides,” Washington Post, 9/28/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Samantha Power discusses the night President Obama offered her the job of United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the impetus for her memoir, Obama’s temperament, her conflicting feelings about Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and more.
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Preet and Anne break down the significant developments in the Ukraine / whistleblower story that's at the center of House Democrats' impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
UKRAINE & THE WHISTLEBLOWER
DOCUMENTS & STATEMENTS
- The White House’s released memorandum of a July 25th telephone conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion about the whistleblower complaint, 9/24/19
- Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire’s statement about the whistleblower, 9/25/19
- “Joint Statement from Committee Chairs on Release of Ukraine Call Record,” Committee on Oversight and Reform
- “Read Nancy Pelosi's full remarks as she called for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump,” USA Today, 9/24/19
- “Watch: Trump holds press conference after Ukraine call notes released,” CNBC, 9/25/19
- “GOP Sen. Sasse slams all parties' responses to whistleblower report,” Axios, 9/25/19
- “Graham Statements on Impeachment and The Release of Transcripts,” Senator Lindsey Graham, 9/25/19
- Trump tweet about whistleblower’s counsel having donated to Biden, 9/25/19
- President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General in New York City, 9/25/19
COVERAGE & ANALYSIS
- “Trump offered Ukrainian president Justice Dept. help for Biden investigation, memo shows,” Washington Post, 9/25/19
- “Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian president, officials say,” Washington Post, 9/23/19
- “Trump Asks Ukraine’s Leader to ‘Do Us a Favor’ and Also Urges Inquiry of Biden,” New York Times, 9/25/19
- “Trump Meets With Ukraine’s President and Denies Pressuring Him to Investigate Biden,” New York Times, 9/25/19
- “Pelosi Tells Trump: ‘You Have Come Into My Wheelhouse,’” The New York Times, 9/25/19
- “Democrats look to narrow impeachment focus to Trump-Ukraine scandal,” Politico, 9/25/19
- “Acting director of national intelligence threatened to resign if he couldn’t speak freely before Congress on whistleblower complaint,” Washington Post, 9/25/19
- “Who is the Ukraine Whistleblower’s Attorney?,” Newsweek, 9/25/19
- “Trump Says ‘I’d Take It’ if Russia Again Offered Dirt on Opponent,” The New York Times, 6/12/2019
- “Must Bill Barr Abide Ethics Advice on Recusal? A Debate,” Lawfare, 1/22/19
- “Stark Contrasts Between the Mueller Report and Attorney General Barr’s Summary,” American Constitution Society
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Whistleblower Uproar," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the troubling reports that President Trump pressed Ukraine’s new president to investigate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, and then blocked Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint that allegedly details a “promise” Trump made to a foreign leader.
They also discuss former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski’s revealing testimony last week before the House Judiciary Committee.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT
BATTLE FOR WHISTLEBLOWER’S COMPLAINT
- 50 U.S. Code § 3033: Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, Legal Information Institute
- Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IGIC) Michael Atkinson’s first letter to the House Intelligence Committee regarding a withheld whistleblower complaint, 9/9/19
- IGIC Atkinson’s second letter to the House Intelligence Committee articulating his disagreement with the determination by the acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire that the whistleblower complaint should not be disclosed to Congress, 9/17/19
- House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s letter to acting DNI Maguire requesting the whistleblower complaint, 9/10/19
- Chairman Schiff’s subpoena and accompanying letter issued to acting DNI Maguire to compel disclosure of the whistleblower complaint, 9/13/19
- General Counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Jason Klitenic’s letter to Chairman Schiff stating that despite Schiff’s subpoena, Acting DNI Joseph Maguire would not testify nor immediately provide the whistleblower complaint to the Committee, 9/17/19
- Utah Senator Mitt Romney’s tweet about Trump’s alleged actions, 9/22/19
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Statement on Whistleblower Complaint, 9/20/19
- “Three House Committees Launch Wide-Ranging Investigation into Trump-Giuliani Ukraine Scheme,” House Intelligence Committee press release, 9/9/19
- “Acting intelligence chief agrees to testify after subpoena,” Washington Post, 9/18/19
COVERAGE & ANALYSIS
- "Trump's communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff between spy chief and Congress, former officials say," Washington Post, 9/18/19
- "Whistleblower complaint about President Trump involves Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the matter," Washington Post, 9/19/19
- “The Mysterious Whistleblower Complaint: What Is Adam Schiff Talking About?,” Lawfare, 9/17/19
- Lawfare’s Jack Goldsmith’s twitter thread, 9/19/19
- “Trump Repeatedly Pressed Ukraine President to Investigate Biden’s Son,” Wall Street Journal, 9/21/19
- “Whistle-Blower Complaint Is Said to Involve Trump and Ukraine,” New York Times, 9/19/19
- “How the DNI-Congress feud puts intelligence and democracy in danger,” Washington Post, 9/19/19
- “Why the alleged Joe Biden ‘Ukraine conspiracy’ doesn’t hold up,” Washington Post, 5/8/19
- “Timeline in Ukraine Probe Casts Doubt on Giuliani’s Biden Claim,” Bloomberg, 5/7/19
- “Trump’s freeze on Ukraine aid draws new scrutiny amid push for Biden investigation,” Washington Post, 9/20/19
- “The Witness and the Whistleblower: Some Thoughts,” Lawfare, 9/20/19
- “As Trump Confirms He Discussed Biden With Ukraine, Pressure to Impeach Builds,” New York Times, 9/22/19
ADMINISTRATION’S RESPONSE
- “Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure,” White House, 9/22/19
- Trump’s “pitch perfect” tweet, 9/20/19
- “Giuliani admits to asking Ukraine about Joe Biden after denying it 30 seconds earlier,” Washington Post, 9/20/19
- CNN’s Jake Tapper interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, CNN, 9/22/19
COREY LEWANDOWSKI
- “Corey Lewandowski Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee,” C-SPAN, 9/17/19
- “Key Moments From Corey Lewandowski’s Testimony Before Congress,” New York Times, 9/17/19
- “It was chaos, and then a real lawyer showed up,” Washington Post, 9/18/19
- Stay Tuned episode with Garry Kasparov and transcript
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Susan Hennessey explains how Lawfare got its name, if Trump is making the office of the presidency stronger, why she’s still optimistic about the future, and more.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Scandal Survey: Donald, Brett, Andy, Felicity," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss:
-- The reporting about a potential indictment of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe
-- Concerns raised by spending at President Trump’s hotels
-- Actress Felicity Huffman’s 14-day jail sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal
-- A New York Times article about sexual harassment allegations made against Justice Brett Kavanaugh from his time as a Yale undergraduate student
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Andrew McCabe
- Andrew McCabe’s lawyer Michael Bromwich’s letter to Jessie Liu, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, 9/12/19
- 9-11.120: Power of a grand jury limited by its function, DOJ Justice Manual
- “True bill” definition, Legal Information Institute
- “Types of Juries,” United States Courts
- “On the Mystery of the McCabe Grand Jury,” Lawfare, 9/13/19
- “Andrew McCabe’s legal team asks Justice Dept. if grand jury rejected charges in his case,” Washington Post, 9/13/19
- “Prosecutors recommend indicting Andrew McCabe over 'lack of candor' about media leaks,” Politico, 9/12/19
Spending at Trump properties
- Donald J. Trump’s tweets addressing the accusations that he’s enriching himself, 9/16/19
- Donald Trump’s tweet: PLENTY OF OIL!, 9/15/19
- Donald Trump’s tweet about meeting with Iran’s leaders, 9/15/19
- “What Is the Emoluments Clause?,” Encyclopedia Britannica
- “The Text and History of the Foreign Emoluments Clause,” Constitutional Accountability Center, 2018
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decision, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Trump (2019)
- “U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Emoluments Case Against Trump,” New York Times, 9/13/19
- “Air Force says it sent crews to Trump’s Scottish resort up to 40 times,” Politico, 9/12/19
- “McCarthy defends military stopovers at Trump's Scottish resort: 'It's just like any other hotel,'” Politico, 9/10/19
- “Pence stays at Trump's Doonbeg resort hours away from official meetings,” CNN, 9/4/19
- “Trump Has Just the Place for the Next G7 Meeting: His Own Golf Resort,” New York Times, 8/26/19
- “When Trump visits his clubs, government agencies and Republicans pay to be where he is,” Washington Post, 6/20/19
- “DoJ: Christie spent big on hotels,” Politico, 11/9/10
- “$16 for a Muffin?! A Justice Department Boondoggle,” The Atlantic, 9/20/11
Felicity Huffman sentenced
- The plea agreement United States v. Felicity Huffman
- “By Turns Tearful and Stoic, Felicity Huffman Gets 14-Day Prison Sentence,” New York Times, 9/13/19
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- “Brett Kavanaugh Fit In With the Privileged Kids. She Did Not.,” New York Times, 9/14/19
- “New York Times apologizes for ‘inappropriate and offensive’ tweet about Kavanaugh sexual misconduct allegation,” Washington Post, 9/16/19
Mike Pence
- “Pence claims a prized racehorse bit him. The farm manager who was there isn’t buying it.,” Washington Post, 9/13/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman discusses the challenges of firefighting in New York City, the aftermath of 9/11, and her work with the Monumental Women campaign.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- The Monumental Women Campaign
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "DOJ, KSM, OLC," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss:
-- The Justice Department’s reported antitrust inquiry into four automakers’ agreement with California to adhere to stricter auto emissions standards than the levels required by federal law and sought by the Trump administration.
-- The protracted prosecution of 911 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad whose military trial is set to begin in January 2021 at the US Naval facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
-- The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), often described as the “Supreme Court of the Executive Branch,” which has created what critics call a body of “secret law” in violation of democratic principles.
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THE US OPEN
- “Rafael Nadal Defeats Daniil Medvedev in the Best U.S. Open Men’s Final of This Century,” New Yorker, 9/9/19
- “In U.S. Open final, Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams, and history, and the crowd,” Washington Post, 9/7/19
DOJ ANTI-TRUST INVESTIGATION
- Clean Air Act of 1970
- “Transcript of Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890),” Our Documents
- “Clean Air Act Overview,” United States Environmental Protection Agency
- “US: Section 177 States,” TransportPolicy
- “Vehicle Emissions California Waivers and Authorizations,” United States Environmental Protection Agency
- “Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe Into Four Auto Makers,” Wall Street Journal, 9/6/19
- “Justice Dept. Investigates California Emissions Pact That Embarrassed Trump,” New York Times, 9/6/19
- “White House Prepares to Revoke California’s Right to Set Tougher Pollution Rules,” New York Times, 9/5/19
- “A Cruel Parody of Antitrust Enforcement,” New York Times, 9/6/19
- Former US Attorney and Professor Barbara McQuade’s tweet, 9/6/19
- “U.S. Loses Appeal Seeking to Block AT&T-Time Warner Merger,” New York Times, 2/26/19
9/11 & THE TRIAL OF KHALID SHEIK MOHAMMED (KSM)
- Preet’s tweet about the trial, 8/30/19
- Military Commissions Act of 2006
- Military Commissions Act of 2009
- “President Issues Military Order: Detention, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Non-Citizens in the War Against Terrorism,” The White House Archive
- “How Military Commissions Work,” Office of Military Commissions
- “U.S. Court of Military Commission Review (USCMCR) History,” Office of Military Commissions
- Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006), Oyez
- Boumediene v. Bush (2008), Oyez
- “Courts: A Brief Overview,” Federal Judicial Center
- “A Guide to Appellate and Collateral Review Under the Military Commissions Acts,” Lawfare, 4/4/13
- “Military Judge Sets January 2021 Trial Date for Accused 9/11 Conspirators,” Wall Street Journal, 8/30/19
- “Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted,” New York Times, 7/29/19
- “The Trial,” New Yorker, 2/3/10
OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL (OLC)
- Francis v. DOJ (August 2019), KnightColumbia.org
- “Opinions,” The United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel
- “The Office of Legal Counsel and Secret Law,” Just Security, 7/18/17
- Justice Manual, The United States Department of Justice
- “Other People’s Money – Chapter V: What Publicity Can Do,” Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Library
- “Justice Department opinions take on the force of law — but are not, in fact, the law,” Washington Post, 5/31/19
- “I worked in the Justice Department. I hope its lawyers won’t give Trump an alibi,” Washington Post, 1/10/19
- “A Guide to the Memos on Torture,” New York Times Archive
- “Torture Memos Released,” CBS News, 4/16/09
- “The Nation; The Struggle Over the Torture Memos,” New York Times, 8/15/04
INVESTIGATION INTO TRUMP PROPERTIES
- “Air Force leaders order probe of Trump resort stays,” Politico, 9/8/19
- Preet’s tweet advising the House to “Scorch the earth,” 9/6/19
MARK SANFORD CHALLENGE
- “Mark Sanford announces Trump primary challenge: GOP 'has lost our way,'” Fox News, 9/8/19
- “Former S.C. congressman Mark Sanford announces Republican primary challenge against Trump,” Washington Post, 9/8/19
- Trump tweet about Sanford and “The Three Stooges," 9/9/19
- Trump tweet about Sanford’s reason for being in Argentina, 8/27/19
- "Dumb and Dumber" (1994), IMDb
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Packer discusses deckle edge paper, the taboo of former officials criticizing a sitting President, and the role of political ideology today.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- George Will interview on Stay Tuned
- "Trump attacks Obama for statement on shootings," Politico, 8/6/19
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss:
-- The Inspector General’s report concluding that former FBI Director James Comey violated bureau policy by disclosing memos documenting his interactions with President Trump
-- The New York Times report that the Justice Department is close to deciding whether to charge former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe for lying to federal agents
-- Attorney General Bill Barr’s decision to host a family holiday party at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., for some $30,000
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
HURRICANE DORIAN
- “Hurricane Dorian threatens the US,” CNN Live Updates
- Clip: “DC Chef José Andrés Is in the Bahamas, 'Ready' to Help After Hurricane Dorian,” NBC Washington, 9/1/19
ODESSA, TX SHOOTING
- Asha Rangappa’s tweet thread on background checks, 9/1/19
- “West Texas Shooting Spree Terrorized Two Towns and Killed 7,” New York Times, 9/1/19
- 23 U.S.C. § 158: National minimum drinking age, Legal Information Institute
JAMES COMEY
- Report of Investigation of Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey's Disclosure of Sensitive Investigative Information and Handling of Certain Memoranda, Office of the Inspector General, August 2019
- “Full text: James Comey testimony transcript on Trump and Russia,” Politico, 6/8/17
- “FBI's Interview Report Form FD-302,” Thomson Reuters Practical Law
- Columbia Law School’s tweet, 6/8/17
- Donald Trump’s tweet calling Comey a “dishonest fool,” 8/30/19
- Donald Trump’s tweet quoting Jason Chaffetz, 9/1/19
- Donald Trump’s tweet featuring an image of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Space Center
- Rod Rosenstein’s tweet reacting to the IG report, 8/29/19
- “What That Comey Email Report Really Says,” Lawfare, 8/29/19
- Harry Litman: “James Comey helped save democracy when he wrote his memos,” Washington Post, 8/29/19
- Barbara McQuade: “Comey says the DOJ IG report vindicates him. Trump says he's 'horrible.' So who's right?,” NBC News, 8/30/19
- “Preet Bharara Links Firing to Trump Team’s ‘Helter-Skelter Incompetence,’” New York Times, 4/6/17
ANDREW MCCABE
- “Prosecutors Near Decision on Whether to Seek an Andrew McCabe Indictment,” New York Times, 8/26/19
- Office of the Inspector General report: “A Report of Investigation of Certain Allegations Relating to Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe,” (February 2018)
BILL BARR
- “Barr books Trump’s hotel for $30,000 holiday party,” Washington Post, 8/27/19
- George Conway’s tweet, 8/27/19
- Walter Shaub’s tweet, 8/31/10
LAUGHING CHALLENGE
- Donald Trump’s tweet, “Has anyone noticed that the top shows on @foxnews and cable ratings are those that are Fair (or great) to your favorite President, me! Congratulations to @seanhannity for being the number one shoe on Cable Television!” 8/31/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Senator Michael Bennet discusses partisanship in the Senate, why he doesn't support free college or loan forgiveness, where Vice President Joe Biden is wrong, and NASCAR Jesus.
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Today, we're sharing the audio from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 40 minutes and answered questions in real time from randomly selected members of the CAFE Insider community.
In a wide-ranging Q&A, Preet addressed deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the rule of law, the 2020 election, his favorite lawyer joke, and even the next Bharara family vacation spot.
Thank you to our participants. Keep an eye out for an email announcing the next Town Call and in the meantime email us at letters@cafe.com with your feedback as we continue to develop this special feature.
Next week, our regular CAFE Insider episode will be released on Tuesday, 9/3 in observance of Labor Day.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Stay Tuned 2019 fall tour: cafe.com/tour
- "Why the Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Is Not Over," New York Times, 8/11/19
- "Trump’s tax returns required under new California election law," LA Times, 7/30/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Harvard political philosophy professor Michael Sandel discusses the global hunger for debate, his celebrity status in China, and why he calls for progressive patriotism.
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Prosecutor v. Prosecutor," Preet and Anne discuss:
-- The New York City medical examiner’s announcement on Friday that Jeffrey Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging;
-- U.S. Attorney William McSwain’s statement blaming the shooting of police officers in Philadelphia on District Attorney Larry Krasner and accusing him of fostering a “culture of disrespect” toward law enforcement;
-- Kansas federal prosecutors held in contempt of court in connection to an investigation into their improper access to confidential phone conversations between criminal defendants and their attorneys;
-- President Trump’s interest in buying Greenland, a proposition he compared to a “large real estate deal.”
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
- “Blinded by the Light,” IMBD, 2019
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
- Letters exchanged between Metropolitan Correctional Center Warden Lamine N’Diaye and SDNY Judge Richard Berman, 8/10/19-8/12/19
- “Jeffrey Epstein Autopsy Results Show He Hanged Himself in Suicide,” New York Times, 8/16/19
- “Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate cleared of wrongdoing in incident that preceded his death,” NBC News, 8/16/19
- “The Gall of Ghislaine Maxwell,” New Yorker, 8/16/19
- “Jeffrey Epstein’s gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell spotted at In-N-Out Burger in first photos since his death,” New York Post, 8/15/19
PHILADELPHIA SHOOTING
- “Statement by United States Attorney William M. McSwain on the Shooting of Six Philadelphia Police Officers,” US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 8/15/19
- “Attorney General William P. Barr Delivers Remarks at the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police’s 64th National Biennial Conference,” Department of Justice, 8/12/19
- “The Case for More Incarceration,” William Barr, October 28, 1992, NCJRS.gov
- Clip of U.S. Attorney William McSwain discussing District Attorney Larry Krasner on Fox News, 6/10/19
- “The Trump Justice Department’s war on progressive prosecutors, explained,” Vox, 8/16/19
- “Philadelphia Federal Prosecutor Blames Police Shooting on ‘Culture of Disrespect,’” Wall Street Journal, 8/15/19
- “Suspect surrenders after 6 officers are wounded in Philadelphia standoff,” NBC News, 8/14/19
- “Larry Krasner’s Campaign to End Mass Incarceration,” New Yorker, 10/22/18
- 1999 Consent Decree in United States v. State of New Jersey
- “Oversight of New Jersey State Police Is Ended,” New York Times, 9/21/09
- “U.S. Will Monitor New Jersey Police on Race Profiling,” New York Times, 12/23/99
KANSAS U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
- U.S. District Court Judge Julie Robinson’s ruling in the case of United States v. Carter, 8/13/19
- The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- 18 U.S. Code § 3500: Demands for production of statements and reports of witnesses, Legal Information Institute
- “Attorney-Client Privilege,” Legal Information Institute
- “Federal judge holds U.S. attorney’s office in contempt in probe of recorded attorney-client calls,” American Bar Association, 8/15/19
- “Warrants and Privilege: Legal Questions About the Raids on Trump’s Lawyer,” New York Times, 4/10/18
GREENLAND
- “Trump reportedly wants to buy Greenland. So did the Truman administration.,” Washington Post, 8/16/19
- “‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of a Purchase Draws Derision,” New York Times, 8/16/19
- “Denmark Offers to Buy U.S.,” New Yorker, 8/16/19
- “This interactive map shows how ‘wrong’ other maps are,” Washington Post, 8/18/15
- Clip from the 1987 movie The Princess Bride (“unemployed in Greenland!”)
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Waldman discusses the myth of voter fraud, gerrymandering, and his time as a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton.
• Brennan Center for Justice Report: “The Truth About Voter Fraud”
• President Trump’s tweet claiming that millions of people illegally voted in the 2016 presidential election, 11/27/2016
• “The Voter-Fraud Myth,” New Yorker, 10/29/2012
• "The wordsmith behind Clinton's TelePrompTer," Christian Science Monitor, 08/10/1999
• Rucho v. Common Cause (2018)
• “The State of Redistricting Litigation,” Brennan Center for Justice, 8/2/2019
• “What is Gerrymandering? And Why Did the Supreme Court Rule It?,” NYT, 6/27/2019
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “The Death of Jeffrey Epstein” is now available. Preet and Anne break down:
- The apparent suicide of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein
- Unlawful termination lawsuits filed by two former FBI officials, Andrew McCabe and Peter Strzok
- ICE raids at Mississippi food processing plants that swept up hundreds of undocumented workers
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
EPSTEIN’S DEATH
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Suicide Prevention Manual, bop.gov, 4/5/07
- Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Death of Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19
- Statement of Manhattan U.S. Attorney on the Death of Defendant Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19
- Statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Jeffrey Epstein’s death, Twitter, 8/10/19
- “Before Jail Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Was Left Alone and Not Closely Monitored,” NYT, 8/11/19
- “‘We need answers. Lots of them.’ What’s known and what’s next after Jeffrey Epstein’s death,” Washington Post, 8/11/19
- “Unsealed documents show allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle,” CNN, 8/11/19
- Some of the unsealed documents in a lawsuit brought by Epstein’s alleged victim, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, against Ghislaine Maxwell: here and here
- “A Horrifying Death in a Horrifying Jail,” Slate, 8/10/19
MCCABE & STRZOK LAWSUITS
- 18 U.S. Code § 1001: Making false statements
- 18 U.S. Code § 1621: Perjury
- Andrew McCabe v. Attorney General William Barr et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on August 8, 2019
- Peter Strzok v. Attorney General William Barr et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on August 6, 2019
- A Report of Investigation of Certain Allegations Relating to Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, February 2018
- “Andrew McCabe and Peter Strzok are both suing the Justice Department,” Vox, 8/8/19
ICE RAIDS
- Statement by the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Mississippi, justice.gov, 8/8/19
- “White House tells ICE to conduct dozens more workplace enforcement operations, source says,” CNN, 8/9/19
- “Prosecutors pick their battles. I chose not to pursue an ICE raid in Alabama,” Joyce Vance, Washington Post, 8/9/19
- “Mississippi Immigration Raids Lead To Arrests Of Hundreds Of Workers,” NPR, 8/7/19
- “ICE agents raid Miss. work sites, arrest 680 people in largest single-state immigration enforcement action in U.S. history,” Washington Post, 8/7/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Miliband discusses Prime Minister’s Questions, Oxford, his time in politics, his definition of Justice, China, and more.
- Prime Minister's Questions News Overview, Parliament
- History of British Parliament
- "Why have so many prime ministers gone to Oxford University?" BBC News, 10/05/2016
- "Labour lost election because voters turned against big state," The Telegraph, 08/03/2010
- Overview of 1992-1994 Commission on Social Justice
In this latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Ending Gun Violence," Preet and Anne focus on:
- The two tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that left 31 people dead and dozens injured, reviving calls for stricter gun laws.
- The California bill that would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to appear on the State’s 2020 primary ballot.
- Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe’s withdrawal from consideration to be the next Director of National Intelligence.
- American rapper A$AP Rocky’s return to the U.S. from Sweden after his trial for assault.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
MASS SHOOTINGS
- 18 U.S. Code § 2331(5): Definition of “Domestic Terrorism”
- “How the USA Patriot Act Redefines Domestic Terrorism,” ACLU
- Overview of “Open Carry” Laws, The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
- “Gunman killed sister, eight others in second deadly U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019
- “Massacre at a Crowded Walmart in Texas Leaves 20 Dead,” NYT, 8/3/2019
- “’How do you stop these people?’: Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric looms over El Paso massacre,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019
- “It’s Time for Congress to Make Domestic Terrorism a Federal Crime,” Lawfare, Mary McCord, 12/5/2018
- Transcript of “Stay Tuned with Preet” interview with gun control advocate Shannon Watts, March 2018
CALIFORNIA BILL REQUIRING CANDIDATES’ TAX RETURNS
- California Senate Bill No. 27: Presidential Tax Transparency and Accountability Act, filed on July 30, 2019
- Press Release from California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office, 7/30/2019
- Proposals for Reform Report by the National Task Force on the Rule of Law & Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, September 2018
- “Why California’s plan to get Trump’s tax returns won’t work,” Washington Post, 8/2/2019
- “The Central Issue in the Constitutional Challenge to CA’s New Law Denying Ballot Access to Presidential Candidates Unless They Disclose Their Tax Returns,” Election Law Blog, 7/30/2019
- “California Just Passed a Law That Could Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns,” Mother Jones, 7/30/2019
- “CA Senate Passes Bill to Force Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns to be on State Ballot,” California Globe, 5/6/2019
RATCLIFFE & DNI
- Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: Section 103A(a)(6) states that the Deputy Director of National Intelligence shall step in for the Director of National Intelligence during absence, disability, or vacancy.
- Tweet from President Trump announcing that Rep. John Ratcliffe will remain in Congress, 8/2/2019
- Tweet from Rep. John Ratcliffe announcing that he withdrew from consideration to be Director of National Intelligence, 8/2/2019
- “Whistleblower Allegations Surfaced Just Before DNI Pick John Ratcliffe Withdrew,” Daily Beast, 8/2/2019
- “Trump casts uncertainty over top intelligence role,” The Hill, 8/2/2019
- “Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence claims he arrested 300 illegal immigrants in a single day. He didn’t.” Washington Post, 8/1/2019
A$AP ROCKY
- Tweet from President Donald Trump about A$AP Rocky’s return to the U.S., 8/2/2019
- “U.S. warned Sweden of ‘negative consequences’ if ASAP Rocky wasn’t released” NBC News, 8/3/2019
- “A$AP Rocky Released by Swedish Court Pending Verdict After Trial,” Bloomberg, 8/2/2019
ERIC GARNER
- “NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner’s chokehold death should be fired, judge recommends,” NBC News, 08/02/2019
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In this Stay Tunedbonus clip, Michael Morell discusses classification of information, how FISA oversight works, and more.
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On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Testimony Aftermath," Preet and Anne discuss:
- The disagreement among lawmakers on how to proceed after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s marathon congressional testimony last week.
- President Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas—who had a fiery performance during Robert Mueller’s testimony—to replace Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.
- The Justice Department’s decision to reinstate the federal death penalty.
They also address Jeffrey Epstein’s jail injuries and Trump’s unfruitful efforts to release American rapper A$AP Rocky from a Swedish jail.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
MUELLER TESTIMONY AFTERMATH
- “Rule 6(e) The Grand Jury: Recording and disclosing the proceedings,” Legal Information Institute
- “More than 100 House Democrats want to open an impeachment inquiry into Trump,” Washington Post, 7/29/19
- “Mueller’s Testimony: The Baton Passes to Congress,” Lawfare, 7/24/19
RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS
- “Report on the Russian Active Measures Campaigns and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election,” Volume 1, Senate Intelligence Committee, 7/25/19
- Preet’s tweet about Trump & Putin’s discussion to form an “impenetrable Cyber Security unit” in 2017, 7/28/19
- “Mitch McConnell blocks election security legislation,” CBS News, 7/26/19
- “Russians probably targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate panel’s report says,” Washington Post, 7/25/19
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
- Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats’ resignation letter, 7/28/19
- “Dan Coats, who often clashed with Trump over Russian election interference, is out as national intelligence director,” Chicago Tribune, 7/29/19
- “Trump to nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as DNI,” Axios, 7/28/19
- “Leon Panetta, CIA director, unanimously confirmed by Senate as defense secretary,” Washington Post, 6/21/11
FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY
- Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- “Barr Won’t Get His Macabre Holiday Celebration,” The Atlantic, 7/26/19
- “Federal Government to Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly Two Decade Lapse,” Department of Justice, 7/25/19
- “National Polls and Studies,” Death Penalty Information Center
- “Facts about the Death Penalty,” Death Penalty Information Center, 5/31/19
- “Obama Administration Steps Back From Effort to End Federal Death Penalty,” New York Times, 4/29/15
- “New Jersey Abolishes Death Penalty,” National Public Radio, 12/17/07
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
- “Jeffrey Epstein found injured with marks on his neck in New York jail cell, sources say,” NBC News, 7/25/19
A$AP ROCKY IN SWEDEN
- “Trump has displayed galling hypocrisy in the A$AP Rocky case,” Washington Post, 7/27/19
- “Trump Lashes Out at Sweden Over ASAP Rocky’s Detention,” New York Times, 7/25/19
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In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Anne continue their analysis of Mueller’s public testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on Wednesday, July 24th.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- “President George W. Bush introduces Robert Mueller,” C-SPAN, 7/5/01
- “Robert Mueller Testifies Before Two House Committees,” C-SPAN, 7/24/19
- “READ: Robert Mueller's Opening Statement Before Congressional Hearings,” National Public Radio, 7/24/19
- “Document: The Mueller Report,” Lawfare, 4/18/19
- “Top Law and Intelligence Experts’ Views on Mueller Hearings,” Just Security, 7/24/19
- “Highlights of Robert Mueller’s Testimony to Congress,” New York Times, 7/24/19
On this episode of CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Time, At Last," Preet and Anne focus on:
- Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s highly anticipated testimony on Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.
- Newly unsealed documents in SDNY’s now-concluded hush money investigation into Michael Cohen that potentially implicate the President and his former aide Hope Hicks in violating the law
They also address developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and Trump’s expected nomination of Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to replace Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ROBERT MUELLER
- On July 24th, watch Mueller’s testimony live before the House Judiciary Committee here and the House Intelligence Committee here
- “What I Would Ask Robert Mueller,” James Comey, Lawfare, 7/19/19
- “Dear Dems: Make Mueller’s Testimony About 2020, Not 2016,” Just Security, 7/19/19
SDNY’S HUSH MONEY INVESTIGATION
- “READ: FBI documents from Michael Cohen investigation,” CNN, 7/18/19
- U.S. District Court Judge William Pauley’s July 17th order to unseal Cohen investigation search warrant documents
- SDNY’s July 15th letter to Judge Pauley confirming an end to the investigation into Michael Cohen’s campaign finance violations
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler’s July 18th letter to Hope Hicks
- “Feds’ probe into Trump hush money payments is over, judge says,” Politico, 7/17/19
- “Jerry Nadler asks Hope Hicks to clarify her ‘inconsistent’ testimony about hush payments,” Vox, 7/19/19
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
- U.S. District Court Judge Berman’s July 18 decision & order denying bail and remanding Jeffrey Epstein
- “Jeffrey Epstein Is Denied Bail in Sex Crimes Case,” New York Times, 7/18/19
EUGENE SCALIA
- “Trump to Nominate Eugene Scalia for Labor Secretary Job,” New York Times, 7/18/19
ROBERT MORGENTHAU
- “Robert Morgenthau, Longtime Manhattan District Attorney, Dies at 99,” New York Times, 7/21/19
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Will discusses how he and Elizabeth Warren differ, a President’s relationship with the public, the prospects for a third party challenger, his thoughts on Senator Ted Cruz, and more.
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On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein,” Preet and Anne discuss:
- The resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta
- The latest on the Epstein case, including bail arguments
- Reasons for delaying Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony
- Trump’s tweets targeting democratic congresswomen
- The administration’s announcement on the 2020 Census
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
MUELLER’S TESTIMONY
- “Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Announce Special Counsel Mueller to Testify July 24,” Joint Statement, 7/12/19
- “House Democrats Postpone Mueller Testimony by One Week,” New York Times, 7/12/19
- “Justice Dept. Tells Mueller Deputies Not to Testify, Scrambling an Agreement,” New York Times, 7/9/19
TRUMP’S TWEETS
- Trump’s July 14th tweet and July 15th tweet targeting Democratic congresswomen
- “Trump rejects criticism that his weekend tweet about four minority lawmakers was racist, says they ‘hate our country,’” Washington Post, 7/15/19
ACOSTA’S RESIGNATION
- Alex Acosta’s resignation letter
- “Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure,” White House, 7/12/19
- “Labor Secretary Acosta News Conference,” C-SPAN, 7/10/19
- Former Palm Beach State Attorney Barry Krischer’s statement in response to Acosta’s press conference
EPSTEIN’S CASE
- United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the government’s bail memorandum
- United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the defense’s bail memorandum
- Dual and successive prosecution policy (“petite policy”), Justice Manual, 9-2.031
- Equal Protection, Legal Information Institute
- “To Avoid Jail Before Trial, Epstein Offers Up His Mansion and Jet for Bail,” New York Times, 7/11/19
- “Epstein Paid $350,000 to Possible Witnesses Against Him, Prosecutors Say,” New York Times, 7/12/19
- “Jeffrey Epstein Is Indicted on Sex Charges as Discovery of Nude Photos Is Disclosed,” New York Times, 7/8/19
- “Jeffrey Epstein’s Sick Story Played Out for Years in Plain Sight,” Daily Beast, 7/9/19
2020 CENSUS
- “President Trump Remarks on Census Citizenship Question,” C-SPAN, 7/11/19
- The Supreme Court decision in Department of Commerce et al. v New York et al. (2019)
- SDNY Judge Jesse Furman’s opinion in the case, State of New York v. United States Department of Commerce (2019)
- “How Trump can mitigate the damage of folding on the census,” Washington Post, 7/13/19
- “Trump Says He Will Seek Citizenship Information From Existing Federal Records, Not the Census,” New York Times, 7/11/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Julián Castro discusses his campaign strategy, the prospects for immigration reform in a Republican-controlled Senate, Castro's favorite Godfather movie, and more.
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In today's episode of CAFE Insider, “Epstein & Con(Census),” Preet and Anne break down:
- The sex trafficking case brought by SDNY prosecutors against disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein who stands accused of sexually exploiting and abusing dozens of underage girls over a course of many years
- President Trump’s insistence on adding the citizenship question to the 2020 Census, despite the Supreme Court’s decision last month that halts the government from proceeding based on the rationale Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross provided for its inclusion.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JEFFREY EPSTEIN
- SDNY US Attorney Geoffrey Berman’s press conference announcing the charges against Jeffrey Epstein and the accompanying press release
- Jeffrey Epstein’s indictment filed by the Southern District of New York: United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein
- 18 U.S. Code § 1591: Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion
- 18 U.S. Code § 371: Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States
- 18 U.S. Code § 1594: General provisions
- 21 U.S. Code § 853: Criminal forfeitures
- 28 U.S. Code § 2461: Mode of recovery
- Jeffrey Epstein’s Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, 2007
- SDNY Judge Kenneth Marra’s opinion holding that prosecutors violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act in failing to disclose their non-prosecution agreement with Epstein, 2/21/19
- The Crime Victims’ Rights Act, 18 U.S. Code § 3771
- “Jeffrey Epstein Arrested for Sex Trafficking of Minors,” The Daily Beast, 7/7/19
- “Nude Photos of Underage Girls Seized From Jeffrey Epstein Mansion,” New York Times, 7/8/19
- “How the Miami Herald investigated Jeffrey Epstein — and his many enablers,” Miami Herald, 11/28/18
THE 2020 CENSUS & THE CITIZENSHIP QUESTION
- The Supreme Court decision in Department of Commerce et al. v New York et al. (2019)
- Transcript from the July 3rd census hearing before US District Court Judge George Hazel of Maryland
- Donald Trump’s July 2nd tweet about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the 2020 Census
- Donald Trump’s July 3rd tweet that he planned to move forward with adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census
- “Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure,” White House, 7/5/19
- “Federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump administration’s plan to add citizenship question to 2020 Census,” Washington Post, 4/5/19
- “The worst part about DOJ’s reversal on the census is the lack of deliberation,” Washington Post, 7/4/19
- “Trump just admitted something he probably shouldn’t have about the census citizenship question,” Washington Post, 7/5/19
- “Judge To Review Claims Of Census Citizenship Question's 'Discriminatory' Origins,” National Public Radio, 7/5/19
TRUMP’S FOURTH OF JULY SPEECH & TWITTER FUN
- “President Trump Speaks at 4th of July Celebration,” C-SPAN, 7/4/19
- “Donald Trump trips up on history in 4th of July speech, mentions airports during Revolutionary War,” USA Today, 7/4/19
- The tweet detailing the battle for gate C4, 7/4/19
- “Rep. Steve King steps into Twitter trap and shares tweet calling himself a white supremacist,” NBC News, 7/5/19
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Heidi Schreck discusses the last time an amendment was ratified, historical crushes, her mother’s reaction to her play, and interpreting parental advice. Plus, Preet shares what his dad thought of his book, "Doing Justice."
The bonus also features clips from Schreck’s play, What the Constitution Means to Me, and a compilation of Stay Tuned listener voicemails responding to the question: What does patriotism mean to you?
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne focus on:
- The majority opinion and the dissent in the Supreme Court’s recently decided Flowers v. Mississippi
- The dos and don’ts of jury selection
- Their own courtroom war stories
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
FLOWERS V. MISSISSIPPI
- Flowers v. Mississippi (2019), Oyez
- Audio: The oral arguments in Flowers, C-SPAN, 3/20/19
- “Excluding Black Jurors in Curtis Flowers Case Violated Constitution, Supreme Court Rules,” New York Times, 6/21/19
- “Opinion analysis: Justices reverse death sentence for Mississippi inmate,” SCOTUSblog, 6/21/19
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
- Article III, Legal Information Institute
- 14th Amendment, Legal Information Institute
JURY SELECTION
- Batson v. Kentucky (1986), Oyez
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s article: “Defense Presence and Participation: A Procedural Minimum for Batson v. Kentucky Hearings,” Yale Law Journal, 1989
- “Learn About Jury Service,” United States Courts
- TV show: “Bull,” CBS
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
- Gamble v. United States (2019), Oyez
JUDGE ANNE THOMPSON
- Judge Anne Thompson’s appearance on CAFE Insider
- “Judge Anne Thompson has seen it all in a long career,” The Trentonian, 11/25/12
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In this clip from Stay Tuned, Rachel Barkow discusses penal populism, the possibility of a pardon for Navy Seal Ed Gallagher, Justice Scalia’s judicial philosophy, why good writing matters for Supreme Court Justices, and cameras in the courtroom.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ED GALLAGHER
- “Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19
JUSTICE SCALIA
- “The Court after Scalia: A mixed bag on criminal law and procedure issues,” SCOTUSblog, 9/9/16
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne discuss:
- The Justice Department’s argument against giving soap and toothbrushes to detained migrant children
- The White House’s position that Hope Hicks has “absolute immunity” from testifying
- An unusual intervention by the Justice Department to spare Paul Manafort from Rikers Island jail
- A book deal reportedly secured by a top prosecutor on Mueller’s team
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY DEBATES
- “2020 primary debate guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the first Democratic showdown,” The Hill, 6/24/19
FLORES LITIGATION
- Watch the 9th Circuit Court proceedings regarding Jenny Flores v. William Barr, 6/18/19
- “Detained migrant children got no toothbrush, no soap, no sleep. It’s no problem, government argues.,” Washington Post, 6/21/19
- Jenny Lisette Flores et all v. Janet Reno et al. Settlement Agreement (1997)
- “Unaccompanied Minors and the Flores Settlement Agreement: What to Know,” The National Conference of State Legislatures Blog, 10/30/18
- Flores v. Session (2017) opinion
- Central District of California Judge Dolly Gee’s order in Flores v. Sessions (2017)
- Vice President Mike Pence’s interview on CNN’s State of the Union and the transcript
- “9th Circuit to allow live video of hearings in major cases,” LA Times, 12/2/13
PAUL MANAFORT
- “Paul Manafort Seemed Headed to Rikers. Then the Justice Department Intervened.,” New York Times, 6/17/19
- “Paul Manafort’s transfer from Rikers Island shows how corrupt the DOJ really is,” Washington Post, 6/19/19
- Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen’s letter to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance regarding Manafort’s custody
- Letters exchanged between Manafort’s attorney, Todd Blanche, FCI Lorretto Warden Vicky Moser, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office regarding Manafort’s custody
HOPE HICKS
- Transcript of Hope Hicks’ closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on June 19th
- “Nadler: Hope Hicks testimony is huge gift in legal battle with Trump,” Politico, 6/21/19
- US v. Nixon (1974) opinion
- Office of Legal Counsel opinion: “Immunity of the Former Counsel to the President From Compelled Congressional Testimony” (2007)
- White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s June 18th letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler regarding Hope Hicks’ June 19th testimony
ANDREW WEISSMANN
- “Andrew Weissmann, a Top Mueller Prosecutor, Has a Book Deal,” New York Times, 6/21/19
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ben Rhodes discusses the value of personal relationships between world leaders, if it’s possible to be overly aspirational in speeches, and his real-time reaction to Trump’s 2016 election.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- “Rare Harmony as China and U.S. Commit to Climate Deal,” New York Times, 9/3/16
- “A Timeline of Trump’s Strange Back-and-Forth With Kim Jong-un,” Rolling Stone, 2/26/19
On today's episode of CAFE Insider, "Law is for Losers," Preet and Anne discuss:
- President Trump’s ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos
- New developments in John Durham’s review into the origins of the Russia investigation
- Michael Flynn’s new attorney, a virulent critic of Mueller’s probe
- The Office of Special Counsel’s recommendation to remove Kellyanne Conway for alleged violations of the Hatch Act
- The Office of Legal Counsel’s new memo backing Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s decision to resist House’s request for Trump’s tax returns
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
TRUMP’S ABC NEWS INTERVIEW
- “Transcript: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with President Trump,” ABC News, 6/16/19
- “Trump just mused openly about committing what might well be a crime,” Washington Post, 6/13/19
- 52 USC § 30101: Definitions (From Title 52: Voting and Elections)
- 52 USC § 30121: Contributions and donations by foreign nationals (From Title 52: Voting and Elections)
- “What Wray said about taking dirt from foreign government,” CNN, 6/12/19
- “Chris Coons Questions William Barr on Mueller Report,” C-SPAN, 5/1/19 (exchange starts at 6:49)
- “Read the Mueller Report: Searchable Document and Index,” New York Times, 4/18/19
- Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub’s statement
- “Democrats to launch fresh push to counter foreign interference in elections,” Washington Post, 6/13/19
- The Anti-Collusion Act, introduced by Representative Tom Malinowski (D-NJ)
JOHN DURHAM
- “Justice Dept. Seeks to Question C.I.A. in Its Own Russia Investigation,” New York Times, 6/12/19
MICHAEL FLYNN’S NEW COUNSEL: SIDNEY POWELL
- “Michael Flynn hires Sidney Powell as new counsel,” The Hill
- Flynn’s Joint Status Report
- “Flynn ordered to appear in court with new Trump-approved lawyer,” Politico, 6/14/19
- “General Flynn Should Withdraw His Guilty Plea. His New Judge is a Government Misconduct Expert,” Daily Caller, 2/16/18
- Sidney Powell’s website
KELLYANNE CONWAY & THE HATCH ACT
- The Office of Special Counsel’s (OSC) report detailing Kellyanne Conway’s violations of the Hatch Act
- The Office of Special Counsel website
- Hatch Act, Office of Special Counsel
- White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s letter to Special Counsel Henry Kerner responding to OSC’s report
- “What Is the Hatch Act? Explaining Why Trump Was Urged to Fire Kellyanne Conway,” Washington Post, 6/13/19
- “Trump on ‘Fox & Friends’: I will not fire Kellyanne Conway after watchdog rebuke,” Fox News, 6/14/19
- George Conway’s twitter
TRUMP’S TAX RETURNS
- Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion supporting the Treasury Department’s refusal to comply with a congressional request for President Trump’s tax returns
- 26 U.S. Code § 6103: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information (From Title 26: Internal Revenue Code)
- Professor Marty Lederman’s tweets responding to the OLC opinion
ANNE MILGRAM’S TRAFFIC TICKET
- “Speeding in New Jersey, Annotated,” New York Times, 8/11/08
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, David McCraw, the Deputy General Counsel of the New York Times, discusses "raving moderates," kidnapped reporters, indictment of Julian Assange, and confusing lawyers with their clients.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
DAVID ROHDE
- “Times Reporter Escapes Taliban After 7 Months,” New York Times, 6/20/09
- “The logic of not paying ransoms,” Washington Post, 8/21/14
JULIAN ASSANGE
- “Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues,” New York Times, 5/23/19
HARVARD DEAN
- “Winthrop Faculty Deans to Leave After Harvard Refuses to Renew Their Appointments,” The Harvard Crimson, 5/11/19
- “Harvey Weinstein's ex-lawyer loses position at Harvard despite bowing out of case,” ABC News, 5/12/19
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Judgment Calls," Preet and Anne make sense of the headlines, including:
- A voicemail President Trump’s lawyer John Dowd left for Michael Flynn’s attorney, which has raised questions about witness tampering
- Criminal charges against former Broward County Sheriff Deputy Scot Peterson who failed to confront the Parkland high school shooter in Florida last year
- The Central Park Five case, back in the spotlight, after a new Netflix series by Ava Duvernay
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JUDGE ANNE THOMPSON
- “Judge Anne Thompson has seen it all in long career,” The Trentonian, 11/25/12
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SCOT PETERSON
- Scot Peterson’s warrant and charging documents
- “Scot Peterson Is Released on Bond. Here’s How He’s Explained His Actions During the Parkland Shooting.,” New York Times, 6/6/19
- “Parkland Officer Who Stayed Outside During Shooting Faces Criminal Charges,” New York Times, 6/4/19
- Title XLVI § 827.03: Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of a child; penalties, The 2018 Florida Statutes
MICHAEL FLYNN
- “Listen to Trump’s Lawyer Make Appeal After Flynn Agreed to Cooperate With Mueller,” New York Times, 6/6/19
- “Trump Lawyer’s Message Was a Clue for Mueller, Who Set It Aside,” New York Times, 6/9/19
- “The legal concept binding Team Trump in opposition to Team Mueller,” Washington Post, 7/9/18
- “Michael Cohen, Attorney-Client Privilege and the Crime-Fraud Exception,” Lawfare, 4/10/18
- “Michael Flynn fires his attorneys and retains new counsel as he awaits sentencing,” Washington Post, 6/6/19
CENTRAL PARK FIVE
- “When They See Us,” Ava DuVernay
- All documents, including videos of statements the Five made to prosecutors, can be found here
- Nancy Ryan’s memorandum in response to motion to vacate judgment of conviction
- “Linda Fairstein, Once Cheered, Faces Storm After ‘When They See Us,’” New York Times, 6/6/19
- “Ava DuVernay lets Trump 'speak for himself' in Central Park Five series 'When They See Us,'” USA Today, 6/3/19
- “A Crime Revisited: The Decision; 13 years later, official reversal in jogger attack,” New York Times, 12/6/02
- “A Profile of Matias Reyes,” New York Daily News, 4/9/13
MARS
- Donald Trump’s tweet about NASA
- Jason Gilbert’s tweet about JFK
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Benjamin Dreyer talks about cliches, humor in writing, translating thoughts to a page, and the importance of grammar disputes. Plus he shares some timeless advice.
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, "Treason Season," Preet and Anne discuss:
- Bill Barr’s first network news interview since becoming Attorney General
- Barr’s new declassification powers, and the President’s allegations that the FBI’s top ranks engaged in treasonous conduct
- A new development in a case concerning the Trump administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, and more.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
VIRGINIA BEACH SHOOTING
- “Virginia Beach gunman resigned hours before mass shooting, officials say,” Washington Post, 6/2/19
- “Why the shooting in Virginia Beach sets an ominous precedent,” Washington Post, 6/1/19
BILL BARR’S CBS NEWS INTERVIEW
- “William Barr interview: Read the full transcript,” CBSNews, 5/31/19
BARR’S DECLASSIFICATION POWER
- “Presidential Memorandum on Barr Review,” Lawfare Blog, 5/23/19
- “DNI Coats Statement on the Department of Justice Review,” Office of the Director of National Intelligence, 5/24/19
- “A Different View on the President’s Delegation of Declassification Authority to the Attorney General,” Lawfare Blog, 6/1/19
MUELLER’S REPORT
- “Full Transcript of Mueller’s Statement on Russia Investigation,” New York Times, 5/29/19
- “The Mueller Report’s Weak Statutory Interpretation Analysis: Part II,” Lawfare Blog, 5/23/19
“TREASON”
- Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- “18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason,” Legal Information Institute
- “18 U.S. Code § 2384. Seditious conspiracy,” Legal Information Institute
- “Trump doesn't seem to understand what 'treason' means,” NBCNews, 5/24/19
- Clip of Rep. Liz Cheney on ABC News discussing “treason”
- Preet’s August 2018 appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher"
EMMET FLOOD
- Donald J. Trump’s tweet announcing Flood’s resignation, 6/1/19
- “Emmet T. Flood to Step Down as White House Lawyer,” New York Times, 6/1/19
2020 CENSUS
- State of New York, et al., v. United States Department of Commerce, et al (Jan 15, 2019), Justicia
- “Why The Census Asking About Citizenship Is Such A Problem,” Brennan Center for Justice, 3/27/18
- “Justices will review challenge to census citizenship question: In Plain English,” SCOTUSBlog, 4/2/19
- “Supreme Court Appears To Lean Toward Allowing Census Citizenship Question,” National Public Radio, 4/23/19
- “Deceased G.O.P. Strategist’s Hard Drives Reveal New Details on the Census Citizenship Question,” New York Times, 5/30/19
DEEP FAKES
- “Faked Pelosi videos, slowed to make her appear drunk, spread across social media,” Washington Post, 5/24/19
DEFINITIONS
- "Vituperative," Merriam-Webster
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In this Stay Tunedbonus, Preet and Anne continue their analysis of Mueller's first public statement since his appointment as Special Counsel. Plus Andrew Yang reveals how he stays sane while campaigning, how he’d change the rhetoric on U.S. national security, and whether entrepreneurs are born or made.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- “Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III Makes Statement on Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election,” Department of Justice, 5/29/19
- Bill Barr’s April 2019 Press Conference on the Mueller Report
- The 1973 and 2000 Office of Legal Counsel memos on indicting a sitting President
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In observance of Memorial Day, we're sharing the audio from a CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 45 minutes and answered questions in real time, from a small group of randomly chosen Insiders, who agreed to be the guinea pigs for a trial run as we tested our conference call software.
Today, we’re sharing the audio from the call as we plan to roll out this feature for the whole CAFE Insider community. So please, let us know what you think at insider@cafe.com. Your feedback is important to us as we continue to develop content for you. And keep your eye out for an email announcing the next Town Call in the coming weeks.
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Preet discusses Trump’s expected appointment of an Immigration Czar and David Ignatius reveals what he writes in his free time: espionage thrillers.
Trump’s Immigration “Czar”:
- “A Would-Be Trump Aide’s Demands: A Jet on Call, a Future Cabinet Post and More,” The New York Times, 5/20/19
- “Trump Expected to Pick Ken Cuccinelli for Immigration Policy Role,” The New York Times, 5/21/19
Ignatius’ Books;
- David Ignatius’ Novels
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On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons," Preet and Anne discuss:
- The push to overturn Roe v. Wade, with a slew of restrictive abortion laws enacted around the country, including in Alabama and Georgia
- President Trump's approach to granting pardons that has raised concerns about process and fairness
- Newly un-redacted memos in the case of Michael Flynn, and more.
You can view the episode show notes below or on cafe.com/insider.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ABORTION
- Roe v. Wade (1973), Oyez
- Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992), Oyez
Overturning Precedent:
- Nevada v. Hall (1979), Oyez
- Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt (2019) Oyez, overruling Nevada v. Hall
- Bowers v. Hardwick (1986) Oyez, overturned by Lawrence v. Texas (2003) Oyez
- SCOTUS reporter Joan Biskupic’s interview on Stay Tuned
- “The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Constitutional Precedent,” Congressional Research Service, 9/24/18
- “Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’,” Washington Post, 5/13/19
- “Can the Supreme Court Change Its Mind?,” New York Times, 12/5/02
- “John Roberts has voted for restrictions on abortion. Will he overturn Roe v. Wade?,” CNN, 5/15/19
Restrictive state abortion laws:
- “Alabama Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law,” National Public Radio, 5/15/19
- “25 men voted to ban abortion in Alabama. Do they reflect the rest of America?,” USA Today, 5/15/19
- “Trump, Republicans distance themselves from Alabama abortion law,” Washington Post, 5/19/19
- “Abortion ban reaction: Democrats erupt, Republicans stay quiet as both sides see an impact in the 2020 election,” Washington Post, 5/15/19
- “‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect It,” New York Times, 5/15/19
- “Alabama Abortion Law Could Make Its Way To The Supreme Court,” National Public Radio, 5/16/19
- “Georgia Governor Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law,” New York Times, 5/7/19
- “A GOP lawmaker used the phrase ‘consensual rape’ during abortion debate. He says he misspoke,” Washington Post, 5/17/19
THE PARDON POWER
- Article II of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute
- Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice
- Organization, Mission and Functions Manual: Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice
- Clemency Initiative (2014-2017), Department of Justice
- National Task Force on the Rule of Law & Democracy Proposals for Reform, Brennan Center
Trump’s Recent Pardons:
- “The President and His Power to Pardon,” New York Times, 5/19/19
- “Trump pardons Pat Nolan, former GOP lawmaker taken down in FBI’s ‘Shrimpscam’ probe,” LATimes, 5/15/19
- “Trump pardons billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him,” Washington Post, 5/15/19
- “Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19
Pardon of Marc Rich:
- “Rich Made His Fortune by Breaking the Rules,” Washington Post, 3/13/01
- “Holder admits 'mistakes' in Rich pardon,” CNN, 1/15/09
- “U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon,” CNN, 2/14/01
Pardon of Richard Nixon:
- “NO CONDITIONS SET Action Taken to Spare Nation and Ex‐Chief, President Asserts,” New York Times, 9/9/74
IMPEACHMENT & OBSTRUCTION
- Michigan Representative Justin Amash’s Twitter thread
- Statement by Former Federal Prosecutors, Medium, 5/6/19
MICHAEL FLYNN
- Addendum to the government’s memorandum in aid of Flynn’s sentencing
- “The Daily 202: Judge’s order to release Flynn transcripts illuminates an under-covered episode in the Mueller report,” Washington Post, 5/17/19
- VIDEO: “Stupid Watergate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO),” Youtube, 5/21/17
JOHN DURHAM
- “Barr Assigns U.S. Attorney in Connecticut to Review Origins of Russia Inquiry,” New York Times, 5/13/19
SPACE FORCE
- “Cruz warns 'Space Force' needed to prevent space pirates,” The Hill, 5/15/19
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In this bonus clips from Stay Tuned, Preet discusses the court case over President Trump's financial records and Valerie Jarrett defines "effective advice."
- “U.S. judge voices doubt on Trump bid to block House subpoena for financial records,”Washington Post, 5/14/19
- “President’s Vow Fulfilled,” New York Times, 5/2/11
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On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Indicting a POTUS," Preet & Anne discuss:
-- The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) policy on indicting a sitting president and whether the statute of limitations is tolled while the president is in office
-- Rudy Giuliani’s cancelled trip to Ukraine where he intended to obtain information that could help Trump’s re-election
-- The latest news on Don McGahn and Don Jr.
-- SDNY’s seizure of a North Korean cargo ship for alleged sanctions violations, and more.
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Joan Biskupic reflects on pursuing her law degree part-time while working as a reporter. Plus, Preet shares his encounters with Chief Justice Roberts.
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Bill Barr: The Politics of "Snitty"
Preet and Anne go in-depth on Bill Barr, Emmet Flood’s letter, the FBI’s use of an undercover investigator in its probe of the Trump campaign, and more.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
LETTERS
- Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s letter to Attorney General Bill Barr
- Emmet Flood’s letter to Attorney General Bill Barr
- Senator Lindsey Graham’s letter to Special Counsel Bob Mueller
- DOJ letter to Rep. Jerry Nadler regarding the unredacted Mueller report
- Senator Kamala Harris’ letter to the Inspector General regarding Bill Barr
ROD ROSENSTEIN
- Rosenstein’s resignation letter
- “Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Delivers Remarks at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner,” DOJ, 4/25/19
BILL BARR
- Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including exchanges with Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Kamala Harris, and Senator Cory Booker
- Video: “Mueller’s ‘letter is a bit snitty,’” PBS Newshour, 5/1/19
- “The Catastrophic Performance of Bill Barr,” The Atlantic, 5/2/19
- “Attorney General Barr Skips Thursday's House Hearing,” NPR, 5/2/19
- “‘I don’t know’: Barr’s professed ignorance prompts calls for his resignation after Mueller letter,” Washington Post, 5/1/19
- “Here’s How William Barr Can Be Impeached But Why It’s Unlikely to Happen, According to Experts,” Newsweek, 5/1/19
- “Is There a Perjury Case Against Barr?,” Lawfare, 5/2/19
- Barr’s exchange with Senator Chris Van Hollen on 4/10/19
- Barr’s exchange with Rep. Charlie Crist on 4/9/19
- Attorney General Bill Barr’s 3/24/19 letter summarizing Mueller’s principal conclusions
CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSE TO BARR
- “Wednesday: House Judiciary to Markup Contempt Report,” US House Committee on The Judiciary, 5/6/19
- “Democrat mocks Barr with bucket of fried chicken at hearing,” NBC News, 5/2/19
- “Lawmakers Dispute Precedent for Holding Barr in Contempt,” Real Clear Politics, 5/3/19
THE PROSPECT OF MUELLER’S TESTIMONY BEFORE CONGRESS
- “In reversal, Trump says Mueller ‘should not testify’ before Congress,” Washington Post, 5/5/19
“FAST & FURIOUS”
- “House Finds Holder in Contempt Over Inquiry on Guns,” New York Times, 6/28/12
- “Judge upends settlement in Fast and Furious documents case,” Politico, 10/22/18
- Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s opinion regarding the Fast and Furious settlement
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
- The Office of the Inspector General
- “Justice Dept. Watchdog’s Review of Russia Inquiry Is Nearly Done, Barr Says,” New York Times, 4/9/19
- “Justice Dept. Watchdog Will Be Tested in Next Chapter of Clinton Investigation Firestorm,” New York Times, 6/13/18
THE FBI’S COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATION INTO THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN
- “F.B.I. Sent Investigator Posing as Assistant to Meet With Trump Aide in 2016,” New York Times, 5/2/19
- “The Truth About ‘Spying’ on the Trump Campaign,” New York Times, 5/3/19
TRUMP’S PHONE CALL WITH PUTIN
- “Trump Says He Discussed the ‘Russian Hoax’ in a Phone Call With Putin,” New York Times, 5/3/19
- Trump’s series of tweets (and here) about his call with Putin
DEFINITIONS
- Suggest, Merriam-Webster
- Summary, Merriam-Webster
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jared Cohen explains how traveling has shaped his view of America and how history will judge this moment in time. Plus, the important advice he’s received in his life.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- “When Congress Was Armed And Dangerous,” New York Times, 1/11/11
- “Republican candidate charged with assault after 'body-slamming' Guardian reporter,” The Guardian, 5/27/17
- “Trump says he called Apple CEO 'Tim Apple' to 'save time & words,'” Politico, 3/11/19
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In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet continues his analysis of Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (5/1).
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Bill Barr’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including his exchange with Senator Cory Booker
- “Lindsey Graham Doesn't See Need to Have Mueller, McGahn Testify,” Bloomberg, 5/1/19
- “Barr on McGahn testimony: 'We haven't waived his privilege,'” The Hill, 5/1/19
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Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House, Rosenstein’s tenure, an indictment of a Massachusetts state court judge for obstruction of justice, and more.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
THE POWAY SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING
- "One dead, three injured in Poway synagogue shooting,” San Diego Union Tribune, 04/27/2019
- “What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting,” NYT, 04/29/2019
- “Mayor says synagogue shooting in California that left 1 dead and 3 wounded was a 'hate crime,’” CNN, 04/28/2019
- “The History of the AR-15,” Washington Post, 06/13/2016
BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW:
- Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019
- Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019
- “Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019
- “Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018
- “Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/2018
- 1973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president
BREWING BATTLE: CONGRESS v. THE WHITE HOUSE
- 1982 Reagan Memo
- Difference Between Civil And Criminal Contempt
- Subpoena for Don McGahn, 04/22/2019
- “How the Trump White House shot itself in the foot on Don McGahn,” Washington Post, 04/24/2019 (article quoting former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi)
- “White House OKs testimony — with limits — from ex-security clearance chief,” Politico, 04/26/2019
- “Constitutional Hardball and Congress’s Oversight Authority,” John Bies (Chief Counsel at American Oversight and former DOJ official), Lawfare, 04/27/2019
- “What is Executive Privilege, Anyway?” NPR, 06/28/2007
- “Eric Holder gets subpoena on failed Fast and Furious operation,” Washington Post, 10/12/2011
- “Operation Fast and Furious Fast Facts,” CNN, 02/28/2019
ROD ROSENSTEIN’S SPEECH & TENURE
- Rod Rosenstein's Speech at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner, 04/25/2019
- "Rosenstein Assails Obama Administration, Comey and Journalists in Defending Handling of Russia Inquiry,” NYT, 04/26/2019
- “‘I can land the plane’: How Rosenstein tried to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job,” Washington Post, 04/26/2019
- A tweet from Benjamin Wittes assessing Rosenstein’s tenure, 04/26/2019
- “Romney Was Right About Russia,” CNN, 07/31/2017
TRUMP’S TWEET & APPEALING IMPEACHMENT
- Trump’s tweet, 04/25/2019: “I DID NOTHING WRONG. If the partisan Dems ever tried to Impeach, I would first head to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only are there no ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ there are no Crimes by me at all."
- “Trump says he would ask Supreme Court to intervene if Democrats move to impeach him,” Washington Post, 04/25/2019
- “The Supreme Court Has No Role in Impeachment,” Lawfare, 04/25/2019
- “Trump views the Supreme Court as an ally, sowing doubt about its independence among his critics,” Washington Post, 04/27/2019
OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGES AGAINST A MASSACHUSETTS JUDGE
- Indictment, USA v. Shelley Richmond Joseph and Wesley Macgregor, 04/25/2019
- Press Release: Massachusetts District Court Judge and Court Officer Indicted for Obstruction of Justice, 04/25/2019
- “Judge Is Charged With Helping Immigrant Escape ICE at Courthouse,” NYT, 04/25/2019
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In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ken Feinberg reveals how he navigated one of the hardest ethical dilemmas he has faced and reflects on his four mentors and what they taught him:
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Judge Jack Weinstein
- Justice Stephen Breyer
- Senator Ted Kennedy: “Edward Kennedy dies at 77; 'liberal lion of the Senate,’” LAT, 8/26/09
- Robert Pitosfsky: “Robert Pitofsky, Champion of Consumer Protection, Dies at 88,” NYT, 10/11/18
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A day before the release of the Mueller report, Preet participated in an event organized by the Reiss Center on Law & Security and the Latham & Watkins Forum at NYU Law School, where he is a Distinguished Scholar in Residence.
The event, moderated by Ryan Goodman, the founding co-editor-in-chief of Just Security and a fellow NYU professor, also featured Politico’s National Security Correspondent Natasha Bertrand.
The panel placed Mueller’s report in its larger context, looked at SDNY’s reported Trump-related investigations, and offered perspectives on the road ahead.
Here's an edited version of the conversation for CAFE Insiders. Thank you for joining our community.
Preet and Anne address the criticisms of Bob Mueller and Bill Barr, the tricky situation Mueller faced on obstruction, and what’s next as lawmakers grapple with the report’s findings and conclusions.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
The Mueller Report & Barr’s comments
- Mueller’s report, plus the executive summaries for Volumes I and II
- Bill Barr’s press conference, plus the transcript of his remarks
OLC Memos
- The 1973 and 2000 Office of Legal Counsel memos on indicting a sitting President
Congressional response
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler’s subpoena requesting the unredacted Mueller report
Federal Campaign Finance laws
- 52 U.S.C. Subchapter I, Disclosure of Federal Campaign Funds, Legal Information Institute
- 52 U.S. Code § 30121, Contributions and donations by foreign nationals, Legal Information Institute
- 11 CFR § 110.20, Prohibition on contributions, donations, expenditures, independent expenditures, and disbursements by foreign nationals, Legal Information Institute
Rudy Giuliani
- An excerpt of Rudy Giuliani’s interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Preet’s interview, and a transcript of both interviews
Mueller & the role of the Special Counsel
- Video: “MSNBC Reporter Confronts Robert Mueller Outside Church After Easter Service; Mueller: ‘No Comment,’” RealClearPolitics, 4/21/19
- 28 CFR § 600, Special Counsel regulations
- “Special Counsel Investigations: History, Authority, Appointment and Removal,” Congressional Research Service, 3/13/19
- “Expired Independent-Counsel Law Leaves More Power with Justice Department,” Wall Street Journal, 5/10/17
- “How the Mueller report reminds us of Watergate,” Washington Post, 4/19/19
Reactions to & analysis of Mueller’s report
- “Obstruction of Justice in the Mueller Report: A Heat Map,” Lawfare, 4/21/19
- “Trump lawyers reviewed Mueller report for 10 hours before it was made public,” Reuters, 4/19/19
- “How a legal dispute between Mueller and Barr drove the end of the special counsel’s probe,” Washington Post, 4/20/19
- “Robert Mueller failed to do his duty,” Washington Post, 4/19/19
- “On live TV, instant Mueller report takes reveal the challenges of real time reporting,” Washington Post, 4/20/19
- “All the Mistakes Mueller Made in Declining to Prosecute Donald Trump Jr,” Slate, 4/18/19
Trump’s prior experience with depositions
- “Trump: A True Story,” Washington Post
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In this Insider bonus, Preet and Anne continue their discussion of the newly released Mueller report.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- The (redacted) Mueller report
- Bill Barr’s press conference, plus the transcript of his remarks
- The 1973 and 2000 Office of Legal Counsel memos regarding DOJ policy on indicting a sitting President
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CAFE Insider 04/15: "Spying" & Lying
Preet and Anne discuss:
- The arrest and indictment of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, and the likelihood that he’ll testify at Roger Stone’s trial
- Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony that the Justice Department would look into potential inappropriate “spying” on the Trump campaign
- The indictment of prominent Democratic lawyer Greg Craig who served as President Obama’s White House counsel
- The indictment of attorney Michael Avenatti in California on dozens of charges arising from a scheme to defraud his clients
- President Trump’s proposal to send undocumented immigrants to Sanctuary Cities
- The relationship between the police and prosecutors.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
JULIAN ASSANGE’S INDICTMENT & PRESS FREEDOMS
- Julian Assange’s indictment filed by the Eastern District of Virginia
- “Assange: A Self-Proclaimed Foe of Secrecy Who Inspires Both Admiration and Fury,” NYT, 4/11/19
- “Julian Assange has been charged, prosecutors reveal inadvertently in court filing,” Washington Post, 11/15/18
- “Press Freedoms and the Case Against Julian Assange, Explained,” NYT, 4/11/19
- “Q: Could U.S. Prosecute Reporters For Classified Scoops? A: Maybe,” NPR, 3/22/17
- “How Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning became intertwined,” ABCNews, 4/12/19
- “Everything You Need to Know About Wikileaks,” MIT Technology Review, 12/9/10
- “Julian Assange, A Man Without A Country,” New Yorker, 8/14/17
- “Julian Assange’s arrest could end as a test for press freedom,” CNN, 4/11/19
- “Trump on WikiLeaks after Assange arrest: ‘It’s not my thing,’” The Hill, 4/11/19
- Christina Wilkie’s tweet documenting Trump’s inconsistent love of Wikileaks
- “Behind the Race to Publish the Top-Secret Pentagon Papers,” NYT, 12/20/17
- “What Would Daniel Ellsberg Do With the Pentagon Papers Today?,” NYT, 4/18/10
JULIAN ASSANGE’S CAT
- Wikileaks tweet confirming Assange’s cat is safe
- Assange’s Cat’s twitter account (@EmbassyCat)
EXTRADITION
- “What is Extradition,” Council on Foreign Relations, 4/11/19
- The Extradition Treaty between the US and UK, 3/31/03
ROGER STONE
- Stone’s Motion to Dismiss his indictment in DC court
- Stone’s Motion to Compel Complete Report of the Special Counsel
- Stone indictment filed by the District Court for the District of Columbia
- “Roger Stone wants to put Assange on the stand,” Politico, 4/12/19
BILL BARR & CAMPAIGN “SPYING”
- “Clip: Attorney General Says He Thinks Spying Occurred on Trump Campaign,” C-SPAN, 4/10/19
- “Bill Barr’s Low Moment,” Lawfare Blog, 4/10/19
- “Comey: 'I have no idea' what Barr meant with 'spying' comment,” The Hill, 4/11/19
- Trump’s “never forget” tweet invoking Barr’s use of the word “spying”
GREG CRAIG
- Greg Craig’s indictment filed in the District Court for the District of Columbia
- 18 U.S. Code § 1001
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Department of Justice
- “Gregory Craig, former Obama White House counsel, charged with making false statements related to Ukraine work in latest Mueller fallout,” Washington Post, 4/11/19
- “Prominent Democratic lawyer Greg Craig close to being charged in case stemming from Mueller probe,” CNN, 3/28/19
- “Paul Manafort Guilty Plea Highlights Increased Enforcement of Foreign Agents Registration,” Lawfare Blog, 9/14/18
MICHAEL AVENATTI
- The indictment filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California against Michael Avenatti
- “Attorney Michael Avenatti Named in Federal Grand Jury Indictment that Accuses Him of Stealing Millions of Dollars from Clients,” U.S. Attorney’s Office for Central District of CA, 4/11/19
- “Michael Avenatti Faces New Criminal Charges in Escalated Federal Case,” NYT, 4/11/19
SANCTUARY CITIES
- “White House proposed releasing immigrant detainees in sanctuary cities, targeting political foes,” Washington Post, 4/11/19
- Trump’s tweet confirming reports on the Sanctuary Cities proposal
- “Trump Urged Homeland Security Official to Close Border Despite an Earlier Promise of a Delay,” NYT, 4/12/19
- Mayor Jenny Durkan,“Seattle isn’t afraid of immigrants, Mr. Trump,” Washington Post, 4/12/19
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at Insider@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne.
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Bob Caro discusses why it’s important to:
- Ask the same question over and over again
- Interview people in person
- Shut up, and
- Outline
Caro also talks about his writing getup.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Joseph Califano
- Joseph Califano, LBJ Presidential Library
Lyndon B. Johnson
- “The American Promise,” Lyndon Johnson’s speech to Congress, 3/15/65
LBJ Speech Writers
- “The LBJ the Nation Seldom Saw,” LBJ Presidential Library, former LFB speechwriter Rob Hardesty
- “Richard Goodwin: The Speechwriter Who Named the ‘Great Society,’” Politico, 12/30/18
- “Horace Busby, 76, Ex-White House Aide and Johnson Adviser,” NYT, 6/3/00
Bob Woodward
- “Bob Woodward Gets to the Bottom of Things: Timeless Investigative Journalism,” Writer’s Digest, August 1996
CAFE Insider: Hide & Seek: Trump's Taxes, Mueller's Report
04/08/19
Preet and Anne discuss: ·
- The fight to get President Trump’s tax returns
- What members of Mueller’s team are saying about Bill Barr’s summary of the Special Counsel’s conclusions
- Whether grand jury materials will be redacted from the Mueller report and the relevance of McKeever v. Barr, a new decision from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
- The resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
WEBBY AWARDS
Stay Tuned with Preet has been nominated for a Webby Award for the best individual episode of a podcast. The selection is Preet’s interview with Bill Browder, a financier who became the driving force behind the Magnitsky Act and is now often described as President Putin’s #1 foe.
If you haven’t already, check out the episode, and cast your vote for Stay Tuned at webbyawards.com, in the podcast category. We appreciate your support!
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Check out Preet’s book, “Doing Justice” – it’s now #5 on the NYT best seller list and among the nine books recommended by the Times book editor.
The President’s Tax Returns
- 26 U.S.C. § 6103, Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information, Legal Information Institute
- House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal’s letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, requesting 6 years of Trump’s tax returns, 4/3/19
- Trump attorney William Consovoy’s letter to General Counsel of the Treasury Brent McIntosh, asserting the President’s right to keep the tax returns private, 4/5/19
- “Trump says he’s being subjected to the ‘highest level of Presidential Harassment’ in history amid Democratic investigations,” WaPo, 4/4/19
- “Trump Asked That Confirmation of I.R.S. Counsel Be a Priority, NYT, 4/4/19
- “Mulvaney says Democrats will ‘never’ obtain Trump’s taxes,” NBCNews, 4/7/19
- “In questioning Cohen, Ocasio-Cortez focuses on potential Trump fraud,” Yahoo Finance, 2/27/19
- “Why We Ask to See Candidates’ Tax Returns,” NYT, 8/5/16
- “JCT Investigation of Nixon’s Tax Returns,” by Professor Joseph Thorndike for the United States Capitol Historical Society, February 2016
- “Where the Benghazi Committee Went Wrong,” New Yorker, 10/22/15
Bill Barr & The Mueller Report
- “Some on Mueller’s Team Say Report Was More Damaging Than Barr Revealed,” NYT, 4/3/19
- “Limited information Barr has shared about Russia investigation frustrated some on Mueller’s team,” WaPo, 4/4/19
- Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler’s letter to Attorney General Bill Bar requesting any summaries prepared by the Special Counsel’s Office, as well as any related communications between the Justice Department and the Special Counsel’s Office.
- Department of Justice statement in response to reports from the NYT, Washington Post, and NBC News that members of Mueller’s team have expressed concerns over Barr’s characterizations of Mueller’s conclusions, 4/4/19
- The House Judiciary Committee’s resolution authorizing subpoenas to obtain the full Mueller report and all the underlying evidence
- “House Dems authorize subpoena for full Mueller report,” Politico, 4/3/19
- “Appeals court narrows path for disclosure of grand jury info in Mueller report,” Politico, 4/5/19
- “William Barr’s Choices,” New Yorker, 4/7/19
- McKeever v. Barr (D.C. Cir. 2019)
- Haldeman v. Sirica(D.C. Cir. 1974)
- Rule 6, The Grand Jury, Legal Information Institute
Kirstjen Nielsen out as DHS Secretary
- “Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary,” NYT, 4/7/19
- Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation letter
- “Nominations: A Historical Overview,” United States Senate
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at Insider@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
Stay Tuned Bonus
4/4/19
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Preet and Sal Khan talk about what it takes to be a good student, what makes a great teacher, and the power of the subconscious.
Episode 19: “Justice Off-Balance”
04/01/2019
On Episode 19 of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne discuss:
- The latest on making Mueller’s report public
- The acrimony in the House Intelligence Committee
- The GOP’s calls to investigate the investigators
- SDNY’s extortion case against Michael Avenatti
- Alex Jones’s deposition
- The Cook County State Attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Check out Preet’s book, “Doing Justice” – it’s a #4 NYT Bestseller
Bill Barr and the Mueller Report
- Barr’s second letter to lawmakers giving an update on the release of the Mueller report
- Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure: Rule 6 (e) “The Grand Jury, Recording and Disclosing the Proceedings”
- The 2008 Office of Legal Counsel Opinion, “Assertion of Executive Privilege Concerning the Special Counsel’s Interviews of the Vice President and Senior White House Staff”
- An article in the NYT reporting on the length and release of Mueller’s report
- An explainer from the Washington Post on how executive privilege works and how it doesn’t
Adam Schiff and the acrimony in the House Intel Committee
- The letter Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee sent to Chairman Adam Schiff urging him to resign his post
- A video of Rep. Schiff’s speech responding to the GOP’s calls for his resignation
- An article in the Washington Post about the GOP and Trump’s attacks on Rep. Schiff
- A 2012 article from the Washington Post on the former Intel Committee Chairman, Mike Rogers, a Republican, and the community of bipartisanship he created
- Rep. Schiff’s March 2018 interview on Stay Tuned
Polls
- NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll which found that 29% of Americans believe President Trump has been cleared of wrongdoing
- December 2018 NPR/PBS poll, which found that more than three in four Americans wanted the Mueller report to be released in its entirety
Michael Avenatti
- SDNY’s criminal complaint against Avenatti
- The criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California
- Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine’s take on Avenatti's arrest
Alex Jones
- Charlie Warzel’s piece for the NYT, “Why Courtrooms Are Kryptonite for Alex Jones”
- An article in the NYT on the lawsuit against Alex Jones
Jussie Smollett
- A Chicago Tribune op-ed by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, explaining the handling of the Jussie Smollett case
- The Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association Statement on Jussie Smollett Case Dismissal
- A timeline from NPR on the developments in the Jussie Smollett case
- A clip from the film Miller’s Crossing (“So it’s clear what I’m saying?” “As mud”)
The sandwich debate
- A listener tweet with a pressing question, plus this helpful infographic
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at Insider@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
CAFE Insider: Don't Barr Mueller's Report
Taped on 3/25/19
Preet and Anne dissect Attorney General Bill Barr’s summary of Bob Mueller’s principal conclusions and look ahead to what’s next.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.
Bob Mueller
- Preet’s blurb on Bob Mueller for the Time100 from 2018
- An article from the Washington Post on the origin of Mueller’s investigation into obstruction of justice
- A March 2019 Congressional Research Service report: “Special Counsel Investigations: History, Authority, Appointment and Removal”
Bill Barr
- AG Bill Barr’s letter to congressional leaders summarizing Mueller’s principal conclusions
- 28 CFR § 600.8 - Notification and reports by the Special Counsel
- Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6(e) – Recording and Disclosing Grand Jury Proceedings.
- A tweet from CNN’sLaura Jarrett reporting that Mueller was not consulted on AG Barr’s letter
Trump
- Trump’s response to Barr’s summary
- An article from Politico about Trump’s written responses to Mueller’s questions (in lieu of an in-person interview)
Rudy Giuliani & Charging obstruction when there’s no underlying crime
- Transcript and video of Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on CNN, where he argues, “it’s almost impossible to have obstruction of justice if there’s no underlying crime.”
- An article from the NYT on Martha Stewart’s 2003 case in which she was charged with obstruction, but not the underlying crime of insider trading.
Roger Stone
- An article from the Washington Post on Roger Stone’s case, plus his indictment
Michael Flynn
- An article from CNN on Michael Flynn’s cooperation in other criminal investigations
Other investigations
- A report from NPR on investigations into Trump by other prosecutor offices and congressional committees
Ferguson
- The DOJ report on the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at Insider@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
CAFE Insider: Terror, Bribery, and Rick Gates
Preet and Anne discuss the New Zealand terror attacks, the college admissions scandal, and the latest news from the Special Counsel’s Office.
Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:
Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.
New Zealand & White Nationalism
- An article from the NYT on the terror attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Trump’s response to the New Zealand attacks, and an article from the Washington Post on his comments on white nationalism
- An article in the Washington Post about the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response to the attacks
- An article from CNN on the rise of white nationalist violence
- NYPD Deputy Head of Counterterrorism John Miller’s interview on CBS regarding the rise of white nationalist violence, plus Miller’s interview on Stay Tuned
- Mayor Pete Buttigieg's letter to the Muslim community in South Bend, Indiana
- Reports from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism, and the list of designated foreign terrorist organizations
- An article from the NYT reporting on the tram shooting in the Netherlands
The College Admissions Scandal: Operation Varsity Blues
- An article in the Wall Street Journal about the unraveling of the college admissions scheme
- William Rick Singer’s criminal information, and an article from the NYT about Singer’s role in the criminal scheme
- Read the full indictment and the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint
Mueller Update
- An article from the NYT on lead prosecutor Andrew Weissman’s coming departure from the Special Counsel’s Office
- Rick Gates’ status report, submitted by Mueller’s team
- An article from Politico on the 420-0 House vote on a resolution calling on the DOJ to make Mueller’s full report public
Paul Manafort
- An article from the NYT on Manafort's sentencing by Judge Amy Berman Jackson in D.C.
- An indictment of Paul Manafort by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office; plus an article from the NYT on the DA’s charges
Thanks for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We'll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com
Ed Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times.
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Luce shares some of the best advice he’s ever gotten and reflects on his earlier career as a speech writer for Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers.
REFERENCES:
- Solipsism: the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist
- Bill Clinton’s 2012 speech at the Democratic National Convention: transcript and video
INSIDER SHOW NOTES
3/11: Prison, Pardons, & Hoaxes
Order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.
Preet and SDNY
- An article from the NYT from 3/11/17, “U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Says He Was Fired After Refusing to Quit”
- An article from the NYT on former New York State Senate majority leader Dean Skelos’ sentencing
- An article from the NYT on Rajat Gupta’s sentencing
Manafort sentencing
- An article in the NYT about Manafort’s sentencing, including Judge Ellis’ comment that Manafort led an “otherwise blameless life”
- An article in Politico reporting on Mueller’s allegation that Manafort engaged in witness tampering
- An article from the Washington Post on Manafort’s upcoming sentencing before Judge Amy Berman Jackson in D.C.
- The United States Sentencing Commission report on “The Basics” of Federal Sentencing.
- The United States Sentencing Commission report from November 2017, “Demographic Differences in Sentencing: An Update to the 2012 Booker report”
- The Legal Information Institute’s definition of consecutive and concurrent prison sentences
Michael Cohen -- the pardon issue & lawsuit against Trump Org.
- An article from the NYT about Michael Cohen’s testimony regarding a pardon, and Trump’s reaction
- An article from the WSJ reporting that Cohen directed his lawyer to inquire about a Presidential pardon last year
- Cohen’s complaint filed against the Trump Organization, plus an article from the Washington Post on the lawsuit
- An article from the Washington Post on Cohen’s former joint defense agreement with Trump
- An article from Vox on Michael Cohen’s closing statement from his 3/6 testimony before Congress, including his remarks on 2020
Jussie Smollett
- Jussie Smollett’s indictment
- Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s full remarks on Smollett, prior to the official charges
Supreme Court
- Bush v. Gore (2000), plus Jeffrey Toobin’s analysis on the repercussions of the Court’s decision
Definition
- The Merriam-Webster definition of dispositive
Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
In this Stay Tuned bonus, Mayor Pete talks about his favorite movie, favorite book, the influence of his parents, and the advice he’s gotten that has stood the test of time. Plus, his final conversations with his late father.
- The Godfather, 1972
- James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses
- An article from The Hill on Senator Klobuchar’s salad comb response
This episode was taped on 3/5/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.
TITLE: TRUTH, LIES, AND NEPOTISM
Pre-order Preet’s book, “Doing Justice,” here.
Join us on March 19th in NYC as we celebrate the launch of Preet's book with a live taping of Stay Tuned. Tickets and details available here.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Michael Cohen's testimony:
- Michael Cohen’s testimony and text of his opening statement before the House Oversight Committee
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s questioning during the Cohen hearing
- A video from the NYT of Representative Gosar’s questioning of Cohen, featuring his “Liar, Liar Pants on Fire!” poster
- The referral letter from Representatives Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows requesting that the Attorney General investigate Cohen for perjury
- Perjury statutes: 18 U.S.C. § 1621 & 18 U.S.C. § 1001
- Jay Sekulow’s response to Cohen’s testimony claiming that Sekulow reviewed Cohen’s false statement to Congress (for which Cohen was convicted)
- Cohen’s SDNY sentencing memo, which states Cohen, “acted in coordination with and at the direction of Individual-1”
- An article from the Washington Post reporting on Cohen’s SDNY case that implicated Trump in violating campaign finance laws
- An article from Vox explaining Trump’s tweets about Cohen’s book deal
House Judiciary Committee’s investigation:
- Representative Jerry Nadler’s interview on This Week (3/3/19), where he announced the investigation
- The House Judiciary Committee’s Document Requests, issued on 3/4/19, to 81 recipients.
Jared Kushner’s security clearance:
- An article in The Washington Post on career officials' rejection of Kushner’s top-secret security clearance application
- David Priess and Mark Zaid’s op-ed in The Washington Post analyzing Trump’s constitutional authority to give Kusher top-secret security clearance
- A statement from Abbe Lowell’s spokesperson regarding Kushner’s security clearance
- Representative Adam Schiff’s response to Kushner reports
- A report from the Washington Post about Trump’s past comments concerning the invocation of the Fifth Amendment
White House Counsel:
- An article in the Washington Post about White House Counsel’s growing legal team
Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Bryan Stevenson discusses his grandmother, and the lasting effect she's had on his life and work.
This episode was taped on 2/21/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.
INSIDER SHOW NOTES – 2/25/19
TITLE: THE USUAL SUSPECTS
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References and supplemental materials:
The Mueller Report
- DOJ clarifies to NBC News that Mueller report will not be finished this week
- 28 CFR § 600.8: Notification and reports by the Special Counsel
- 28 CFR § 600.9: Notification and reporters by the Attorney General
- Waiver of 6(e), concerning grand jury information
- A breakdown of the members on Mueller’s team
Paul Manafort
- Special Counsel’s sentencing memorandum for Manafort, filed in DC. Plus, the extensive exhibits.
- The sentencing memorandum for Manafort filed in VA.
- Mueller’s November 2018 filing that reported Manafort’s violation of his plea agreement
Michael Cohen
- Committee on Oversight and Reform memo to committee members outlining the background and scope of Michael Cohen’s hearing on 2/27.
- A transcript of Comey’s May 15th, 2007 testimony before the Senate. (And an article from the NYT about the Ashcroft story.)
- Michael Cohen’s plea agreement, and his statement in court.
- Cohen’s ABC News interview
- Cohen’s SDNY sentencing memo, which states Cohen, “acted in coordination with and at the direction of Individual-1.”
- An article in the NYT reporting that Cohen met with SDNY prosecutors
Sentencing
- Definition of concurrent and consecutive sentencing
- DOJ “Petite policy”
Double Jeopardy
- An article in The Atlantic about double jeopardy in New York, including the Leona Helmsley case.
Roger Stone
- A transcript of Stone’s hearing in court on 2/21. Plus, an article in NYT about the proceeding.
Miscellaneous
- Insider vocabulary: arrogate and erstwhile
- Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s Oscars performance of Shallow at the Oscars
Thank you for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
"Andy McCabe's National Emergency"
Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:
Join Preet on March 19th at NYU’s Skirball for a live Stay Tuned show celebrating the launch of his book. "CBS This Morning" Bianna Golodryga will interview Preet, but he'll still answer your questions at the start of the show. Insiders get early access to tickets, so head to CAFE.com/tour to join us for this special evening.
Is it pled or pleaded? The debate continues
- Preet’s tweet about pleaded v. pled; and see Mueller’s sentencing submission for Manafort, where prosecutors write “pled,” NOT pleaded.
Andrew McCabe, the 25th Amendment, and the aftermath of Jim Comey’s firing
- Andrew McCabe’s 60 Minutes interview, plus the transcript from 2/17/19
- DOJ response to McCabe’s 60 Minutes interview
- A statement from McCabe’s spokesperson responding to the 60 Minutes interview
- Andrew McCabe’s book, The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump
- An article in the NYT reporting Comey’s firing in 2017
- An article in the NYT firstreporting that Rod Rosenstein considered secretly recording Trump
- A report from NPR on Rosenstein denial that he discussed recording Trump
- Rosenstein’s appointment of Bob Mueller as Special Counsel
- Rosenstein’s 2017 memo that Trump used to justify firing Comey
- An article from the NYT on Rosenstein’s reaction to being “used” by the White House to justify Comey’s firing
- Trump’s 2017 interview with Lester Holt
- An article from the NYT on Manafort’s departure from the Trump campaign
- Michael Horowitz’s inspector general report.
- Understanding how impeachment proceedings work
- Alan Dershowitz comment on the 25th Amendment and impeachment, tweeted by Trump
- Sen. Lindsey Graham’s comments about McCabe on CBS “Face The Nation”
- An article from ABC News reporting on Rosenstein’s expected departure from DOJ in March.
National Emergency
- Trump’s press conference where he declares a National Emergency
- National Emergencies Act
- 10 U.S. Code 2808
- 25th Amendment
- Article I, Section I and Article I, Section 9, Constitution
- Outline of the administration’s plan to fund the wall
- Types of federal forfeiture
- An article in the Washington Post on the origin of the National Emergencies Act and its previous uses.
- Chris Wallace’s interview with Stephen Miller
- A 16 state lawsuit challenging Trump’s declaration of a national emergency (and an article from the NYT )
Roger Stone
- Mueller’s indictment of Roger Stone
- The gag order imposed on Roger Stone (and NPR’s report)
- An article from Washington Post on Roger Stone’s Instagram post threatening Judge Jackson
- Stone’s apology to Judge Amy Berman Jackson over the Instagram post
Thank you for listening to this week's episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Adam McKay discusses if a movie’s success is determined by its performance with critics or in the box office. Plus, the best advice he’s received in his career.
References:
- McKay’s movies: The Big Short (2015), Stepbrothers(2008)
- The Princess Bride(1987)
- Office Space(1999)
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
- Eddie and the Cruisers(1983)
- Red Dawn(1984)
This episode was taped on 2/5/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.
CAFE Insider: Bezos, AMI, and TMI
Supplemental materials and references made in the episode:
- Jeff Bezos’ post in Medium, “No thank you, Mr. Pecker”
- Bezos’ hired investigator, Gavin De Becker, comments on AMI’s possible “political motive” to leak.
- The extortion statute, 18 U.S.C. 875(d)
- The September 2018 non-prosecution agreement between American Media, Inc. (AMI) and SDNY.
- An interview on ABC’s “This Week” with Elkan Abramowitz, the attorney representing AMI CEO David Pecker. Transcript here.
- An interview on ABC’s “This Week” with Professor Alan Dershowitz. Transcript here.
- Jeffrey Toobin’s analysis in the New Yorker of Gawker’s collapse and its implications for the First Amendment.
- The Daily Beast article reporting that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos’ mistress, Lauren Sanchez, gave the couple’s intimate texts to the National Enquirer.
- Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee
- The viral moment from Whitaker’s testimony, where he tells Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler his five minutes are up.
- A Politico article recounting the subpoena standoff between Rep. Nadler and Whitaker.
- Chairman Adam Schiff’s statement on the House Intelligence Committee Investigation and CNN’s report on the announcement and the Committee’s vote to send Mueller transcripts from some 50 interviews it conducted on the Russia investigation.
- Trump’s use of the phrase “presidential harassment” and its origin.
- Trump’s Dr. Seuss-inspired line from the State of the Union, and a Washington Post analysis of Trump’s invocation of Dr. Seuss’s style and rhyme.
- The partially redacted transcript from Paul Manafort’s hearing on 2/4/19.
- A question from a listener, Twitter user @papayapulp, asking Preet and Anne, is it “pled” or “pleaded.”
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com
This is the Cafe Insider Podcast. Your hosts are Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram. The producers at Pineapple Street Media are Kat Aaron, Jenna Weiss-Berman and Max Linsky. The executive producer at Cafe is Tamara Sepper. And the Cafe team is Julia Doyle, Calvin Lord, Vinay Basti and Geoff Isenman. Our music is by Andrew Dost.
Thank you for being a part of the Cafe Insider Community.
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned,Senator Harry Reid addresses:
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The rough and tumble of participating in Nevada politics
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The only person who has ever physically frightened him
This interview was taped on 2/1/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.
References made in the episode:
- Trump’s claim in a NYT interview last week that he wasn’t a target in the Mueller investigation
- Trump’s interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation
- Senators Blumenthal and Grassley's Special Counsel Transparency Act
- A Washington Post report on Judge Amy Berman Jackson considering a gag order in the Roger Stone case
- Why there’s a high bar to imposing a gag order
- Chuck Rosenberg’s Lawfare article, Why the FBI Sent So Many Agents to Roger Stone’s Home
- Stone’s claim that more force was used on him that Osama bin Laden and El Chapo
- Ralph Northam’s press conference (and his wife’s response when he’s asked to moon walk)
- Preet's tweets concerning Gov. Ralph Northam
- Jesse Jackson’s 1984 bid for president
- The 1983 deliberations in Congress over a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
- A video capturing incarcerated folks at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn signaling for help
- An NYT report on the dire conditions at the MDC.
- The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General reports on the Federal Bureau of Prisons
- The lawsuit filed on behalf of MDC inmates in the Eastern District of New York
- Judge Torres' call for a public evidentiary hearing about MDC conditions on 2/5
- Representative Jerry Nadler’s attention and promise to investigate the cause
- Plus: The Washington Post superbowl ad and Bud Light’s superbowl ad
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, David Frum talks about:
- Giuilani’s performance as Donald Trump’s attorney
- The best advice he’s ever received
This interview was taped on 1/29/19. Thank you for subscribing to CAFE Insider.
"Indicting Roger Stone"
January 28, 2019
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne address:
- The arrest, charges, and other issues raised by Roger Stone’s indictment by the Special Counsel’s Office
- Concerns raised by Jared Kushner’s top-secret security clearance
- Two former prosecutors in the news: former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Senator Kamala Harris
References made in the episode:
- Roger Stone’s indictment, filed by Special Counsel’s Office on 1/24/19
- 18 U.S. Code § 1001
- Roger Stone’s Nixon tattoo
- The 2016 Wikileaks hack of DNC and Clinton campaign emails
- Joyce Vance’s tweet speculating why Mueller didn’t charge Stone with conspiracy
- Elie Honig’s article on CAFE, “Flipping Roger Stone”
- Trump’s & Rudy Giuliani’s comments about Michael Cohen’s father-in-law
- The NBC New story on Jared Kushner’s top-secret security clearance.
- Chris Christie’s new book
- Plus, a photo of Bianca, Roger Stone’s therapy dog
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Kruse and Zelizer address:
· Political correctness and protests on college campuses,
· Change in students’ level of engagement,
· The advice that has best served them in their careers,
· The qualities for effective leadership,
· And, their pick for the best/worst presidents in U.S. history.
“THE SPECIAL COUNSEL SPEAKS”
January 21, 2019
Preet and Anne address:
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The Buzzfeed story on Michael Cohen and Trump and the Special Counsel’s statement describing the report as “inaccurate.”
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The latest comments from the President’s lawyer, Rudy Giuilani, that have raised concerns about Trump and Cohen’s communications
References made in the episode:
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The Buzzfeed report on Trump and Cohen
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The Special Counsel’s statement responding to the report
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The Washington Post story, “Inside the Mueller team’s decision to dispute BuzzFeed’s explosive story on Trump and Cohen”
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SDNY’s sentencing memo for Michael Cohen
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The Special Counsel Office’s sentencing memo for Michael Cohen
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Peter Baker’s tweet
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Rudy Giuliani’s response to allegations that Trump and Cohen spoke about his congressional testimony
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Michael Cohen’s upcoming testimony before Congress
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of CAFE Insider. We’ll be back next week. Please email your questions for Preet and Anne to insider@cafe.com.
David Cohen is the former Deputy Director of the CIA and former Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He’s currently a partner at WilmerHale.
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Cohen shares the best advice he has gotten, and how it applies to President Trump.
Preet and Anne address:
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The two bombshell reports from the New York Times and the Washington Post on Trump and Russia.
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Bill Barr’s confirmation hearings for Attorney General.
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Whether the president can assert executive privilege to block portions of Mueller’s report.
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Michael Cohen’s coming testimony before the House Committee on Oversight
Here are the various references made in the episode:
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The timeline of the Mueller investigation here.
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Ben Wittes' analysis of the New York Times story: What if the Obstruction was the Collusion? Read it here.
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Precedent on the issue of executive privilege: United States v. Nixon
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Rudy Giuliani says the White House legal team should have the right to correct Mueller's report in an interview with The Hill.
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Bill Barr's answers to the Senate Judiciary questionnaire here (Preet and Anne specifically discuss his answer to potential conflicts of interest on page 28.)
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Walter Shaub’s Twitter thread on Barr’s answer in the Senate questionnaire here.
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In this bonus clip, Ian Bremmer shares the advice that has best served him and the qualities that make a good leader.
The latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “National Non-Emergency,” is now available. Preet and Anne had a lot to discuss, including whether President Trump can declare a national emergency to build the border wall, the latest on Mueller’s investigation, Matt Whitaker, and Bill Barr, Russia’s espionage charges against Paul Whelan, and more.
- Preet references his tweet regarding a simple solution to the budget standoff, see it here.
- Preet and Anne discuss whether Trump can invoke emergency powers as a possible tool to build the border wall. Read the relevant statutes, here and here.
- They also refer to the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer case as possible precedent. Read the case here.
- Preet refers to his work with the Democracy Taskforce, including proposals for possible restrictions on a President’s power in the future. Read the report here.
- Read more about Preet’s 2010 spy swap case while he was US Attorney here.
- Read Bill Barr memo regarding Mueller’s investigation on possible obstruction of justice, here.
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In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, John Carlin discusses the rules of engagement for offensive use of cyber weapons and the risks the US faces in the cyber domain.
Preet and Anne break down the elements of the campaign finance law President Trump could be charged with violating, Michael Flynn’s sentencing, the case of Maria Butina, and the ruling overturning the Affordable Care Act.
Preet and Anne Milgram break down the week’s biggest news, including:
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The sentencing memo filed on behalf of Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney, who is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12.
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The implications of the double jeopardy doctrine for Paul Manafort, and whether he could be charged by state authorities, in addition to the federal cases.
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Former FBI Director James Comey’s upcoming closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
They also address a listener’s question about inspector general investigations.
We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. You can always reach the team with questions and suggestions at Insider@cafe.com
Preet talks to Bob Bauer, who served as White House Counsel to President Obama, about what the Paul Manafort news can tell us about the Mueller investigation.
Welcome to Episode 3 of the CAFE Insider Podcast, co-hosted by Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram.
In Episode 3, Preet and Anne Milgram break down this week’s news, including:
Chief Justice John Roberts’s statement rebuking President Trump for calling District Judge Jon S. Tigar “an Obama judge” and Trump’s multi-tweet rejoinder.
The New York Times’s story on President Trump’s directive to former White House counsel Don McGahn to order a Justice Department investigation of adversaries Jim Comey and Hillary Clinton.
The House Judiciary Committee’s subpoena of Comey and his options for averting closed-door testimony.
The conversation also covers the situation at the southern border, Bob Mueller’s timing, and the President’s rejection of the CIA’s conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
We hope you enjoy Episode 3 of CAFE Insider. For any questions or feedback, contact us at insider@cafe.com.
Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss President Trump's impending written deposition and whether appointing Matt Whitaker was a mistake.
Preet and his co-host Anne Milgram discuss the Assange revelation and whether criminal justice reform is moving quickly enough at the federal level.
Preet and his co-host, Anne Milgram, discuss the forced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, his successor, Matthew Whitaker, and the implications for Mueller's investigation.