Podcast appearances and mentions of Preet Bharara

President Trump continues his quest for unchecked power. In an excerpt from this week's Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the latest in the ongoing legal battle over Trump's federalization of the National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down the state and federal charges against a Minnesota man accused of killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home over the weekend, and shooting another lawmaker. Plus, Trump's wavering on whether to exempt farms and hotels from ICE raids.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does the President have unilateral authority to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles to quell protests? Or must President Trump consult with California Governor Gavin Newsom? In an excerpt from this week's Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Trump's decision to activate troops without a request from the state's governor.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce dive into Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration. Plus, they discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S., where he now faces criminal charges for allegedly smuggling immigrants into the country. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should a president have unchecked authority to impose tariffs on foreign nations? In an excerpt from this week's Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Court of International Trade's unanimous ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Also on the Insider docket: – Harvard University's ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration over its efforts to ban international students from attending the school; and – A federal judge's ruling that struck down Trump's executive order targeting Preet's law firm, WilmerHale. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a court that often defers to the President finally says “not so fast”? In an excerpt from this week's Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court opinion halting the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.  Also on the Insider docket: – The justices heard oral arguments on whether federal judges can issue nationwide injunctions blocking enforcement of President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship; and – DOJ is investigating former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post the Trump administration says amounted to a threat of violence against the President. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider or staytuned.substack.com/subscribe.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Supervising Producer: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Jessica break down President Biden's aggressive cancer diagnosis, which comes just as a new book claims his team may have hidden signs of serious decline during the 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump's Middle East trip makes waves as his domestic agenda stalls. To appease hardline conservatives, Republicans push changes to the megabill—including stricter Medicaid work requirements, cuts to green energy tax credits, and the removal of Medicaid access for undocumented immigrants. Then, former federal prosecutor and Stay Tuned host Preet Bharara joins to unpack the growing legal and ethical crises surrounding the Trump administration. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did a Wisconsin judge commit a crime by allegedly helping a man avoid ICE agents in her courthouse? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the criminal charges brought by federal prosecutors against Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly interfering with federal immigration enforcement. Also on the Insider docket: – The first 100 days of President Trump's second administration; – Criminal charges filed against a former New Mexico judge for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement; and – The deportation of U.S. citizen children to Honduras along with their mothers who were in the country unlawfully. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To hear from reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to ⁠⁠cafe.com/insider⁠. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who gets due process? Did the Trump administration deny Kilmar Abrego Garcia due process by deporting him to El Salvador despite an immigration judge's prior order blocking his removal? Listen to an excerpt from the Insider podcast with Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance.   In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the Abrego Garcia case, including a recent circuit court opinion, authored by a conservative judge, strongly rebuking the Trump administration's resistance to court orders compelling officials to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return to the United States. Also on the Insider docket: – The Supreme Court's emergency order blocking the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members; – A federal judge's indication that he will launch contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for seemingly violating his order blocking some deportations; and – The latest developments in the “Signal-gate” controversy, after reporting revealed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information in a group chat with his wife, brother, and lawyer. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To hear from reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BigTentUSA was honored to welcome back Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and partner at Elias Law Group, and Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney, legal analyst, and author of the forthcoming book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping Democracy.Together, they examined the ongoing overreach of the Trump administration and its disregard for the rule of law. They dove into the SAVE Act, recently passed by the House and now headed to the Senate. This legislation proposes strict new voter ID requirements and would centralize election oversight in Washington, D.C.—a dramatic shift from the current state-run model.Critics warn the bill could disenfranchise eligible voters—particularly married women who've changed their names—and pose serious risks to the integrity of free and fair elections. Marc and Joyce unpacked what's in the bill, what's at stake, and what it means for voting rights, democracy, and the future of our elections. Marc did leave us with an important call to action. Watch or Listen to the recording!ABOUT THE SPEAKERSJoyce White Vance is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Alabama, a legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, and the author of the Civil Discourse newsletter. She co-hosts the podcasts #SistersInLaw and Insider with Preet Bharara. A former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Obama, her first book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, comes out in October 2025. Joyce lives in Alabama with her husband, retired Judge Robert Vance Jr., their four kids, a collection of pets—and she knits, a lot.Marc Elias is the Firm Chair of Elias Law Group. Marc has successfully argued and won four cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as dozens of cases in state supreme courts and U.S. courts of appeal. In 2020, Marc led the historic legal effort to protect voting rights, winning over 60 lawsuits against MAGA's efforts to suppress the vote. Marc is the founder of Democracy Docket, the leading platform for advocacy and information about voting rights, elections, redistricting and democracy.Watch YouTube Recording Learn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Will the Trump administration facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States after officials admitted he was erroneously deported to El Salvador, or will it defy the Supreme Court's order? Listen to an excerpt from the Insider podcast with Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance.   In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss Abrego Garcia's case, including the uncertainty over whether the SCOTUS ruling was unanimous, and the separation-of-powers implications of a court order related to the executive branch's authority in international affairs.  They also analyze President Trump's executive memoranda targeting two members of his first administration who criticized him: former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs and former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. If you want to hear from reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to cafe.com/insider. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Psaki breaks down the dangerous impact of Trump's actions on tariffs and immigration, explaining that while more people are outraged by the economic damage of tariffs, it's also important to pay attention to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation and its implications. Jen is joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss the turmoil Trump has caused on both fronts, including the unamerican prospect of deporting American citizens to foreign countries. Legal analyst Preet Bharara reacts to the Trump's administration's unwillingness to comply with the Supreme Court's order to return Mr.  Garcia, and then Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to react to the arson at the Governor's mansion in Pennsylvania that targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro. Finally Jen reflects on the moment that the Ohio State Championship trophy fell apart in JD Vance's hands. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psakihttps://bsky.app/profile/insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com

Could Donald Trump serve a third term as president? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Trump's suggestion of an extra four years, which would violate the 22nd Amendment.   In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – Trump's latest executive order targeting a prestigious law firm; – The Trump administration's admission that a Maryland resident was erroneously deported to El Salvador; – The fallout after senior Trump officials accidentally included a journalist in a group chat discussing imminent war plans; – Trump's executive order taking aim at voting procedures in federal elections. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlantic has entered the chat. Jeffrey Goldberg, the magazine's editor-in-chief, was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat featuring senior members of the Trump administration discussing highly sensitive information about imminent war plans. In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the hypocrisy and incompetence on display this week from Trump's White House.    In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The naming of Trump's former personal attorney Alina Habba as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey; and – The attacks targeting Tesla and DOJ's decision to investigate these acts as domestic terrorism; and – The latest in Trump's ongoing efforts to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, Claudia Hernández, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin violated lawyer ethics rules? And could the allegations against Martin impact his chances of Senate confirmation for the permanent role? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the allegations against Martin in Senate Democrats' misconduct complaint submitted to the D.C. Bar.   In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – How President Trump's comments about Elon Musk's role at DOGE might impact lawsuits challenging the department's actions; and – Trump's executive order targeting prestigious law firm Perkins Coie. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the legal challenges to DOGE's controversial initiatives. Should DOGE's actions be suspended while litigation continues? And how have federal judges questioned Elon Musk's official role in DOGE?   In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The resignation of New York's top FBI official after he resisted President Trump's effort to purge his office; – DOJ's pushback against the interim D.C. U.S. Attorney's reported efforts to open an investigation into comments made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Supreme Court justices; and – Concerns that the Trump administration might defy court orders. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Donald Trump's controversial appointment of conservative podcaster and former Fox News host Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – Trump's nomination of Ed Martin, a former defense lawyer for January 6 defendants, as D.C. U.S. Attorney; and – DOGE initiatives causing uncertainty and confusion among federal employees, including an email requesting information about the work that staff completed the prior week. Joyce also analyzes a federal judge's decision to adjourn New York City Mayor Eric Adams's criminal fraud trial and appoint an independent attorney to argue against dismissal of the charges.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and one of the most prodigious federal prosecutors of the modern era, for the first of two back-to-back episodes on the pitched battle playing out in the federal courts over Donald Trump's agenda. Bharara explains why the velocity, volume, and radicalism of Trump's blizzard of executive actions are testing the legal system in unprecedented ways; Pam Bondi's early moves to remake the DOJ are so ominous; and the claims on the right that court rulings against Trump are tantamount to a judicial coup aren't merely crazy or hyperbolic but actually dangerous. Despite all this, Preet also makes his case for why it's crucial that, instead of freaking out, Trump's critics keep calm and carry on—for now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are federal judges reining in President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency? In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the legal challenges to DOGE's initiatives.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The Trump White House policy loosening guidelines that limited communications with DOJ prosecutors about specific cases; and – The memos issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi outlining DOJ's priorities, as set by President Donald Trump.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details the tech bro oligarchy’s plans for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is President Donald Trump asking FBI staff to prove their loyalty to him and not the Constitution? In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Trump's retaliation tactics against federal law enforcement officials for investigating and prosecuting crimes related to January 6. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss Trump's purge of DOJ prosecutors and FBI leadership. They also break down:  – Trump's attempt to downsize the federal workforce by offering “deferred resignation” to millions of civil servants; and – Trump's decision to temporarily freeze many federal grants and loans.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could DOJ bring criminal charges against state and local officials who refuse to enforce President Trump's immigration policies? In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down a memo written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directing DOJ attorneys to investigate, and potentially prosecute, officials in sanctuary cities. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – President Donald Trump's decision to fire more than a dozen inspectors general; – The firing of federal prosecutors who worked on the Trump prosecutions;  – The launch of an investigation into the Justice Department's January 6 prosecutions; and – A federal judge's order temporarily freezing Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is President Trump already using executive orders to advance his policy goals in his brief time in office? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss in an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship; – Trump's pardons for all January 6 defendants and commutations for members of extremists groups convicted of seditious conspiracy; and – President Biden's preemptive pardons granted to his family members, members of the January 6 Committee, Gen. Mark Milley, and Dr. Anthony Fauci. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to be happy? Professor of psychology Laurie Santos just might have the answer. This week The Gray Area takes a break from its regular programming to bring you an episode of another podcast that we love. In this episode of Stay Tuned With Preet, host Preet Bharara interviews Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale University, about what we all can do to be happier. The two discuss how to maximize your happiness, how to bring meaning to your career, self-care vs. caring for others, and the barriers to happiness that parents face. Host: Preet Bharara, host of Stay Tuned With Preet Guest: Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University, and host of The Happiness Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special video edition of The Journal, WSJ's Ryan Knutson sits down with Ben Shapiro of The Ben Shapiro Show and Preet Bharara of Stay Tuned with Preet in the Spotify mobile studio in Washington DC. We discuss how new media has shaped politics and how politics has shaped a new era of media.  Further Listening:  Corporate America's Embrace of Trump 2.0 The End of Facebook's Content Moderation Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland has just released special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into January 6 and Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. What did we learn? And why was it released now? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss in an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the report, including Smith's notable cover letter, the evidence Smith outlines in the case against Trump, and Trump's reaction to the report. They also break down Trump's sentencing in Manhattan for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Did Trump receive a fair sentence? And why did the Supreme Court permit the judge to proceed with sentencing despite Trump's request for delay? CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did Judge Aileen Cannon prohibit the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report about his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Cannon's order and Trump's request for the report to not be made public. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – Trump's upcoming sentencing for his Manhattan conviction, and the judge's recent order revealing he will not sentence Trump to prison time;  – The terror attack in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck through a crowd celebrating the new year, and the investigation into law enforcement failures and the driver's ties to terrorist groups. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did ABC News settle the defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump? And if the case had gone to trial, what might cross-examination of ABC host George Stephanopoulos have looked like? Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the settlement in an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further analyze the settlement. They also discuss:  – FBI Director Chris Wray's announcement that he would resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term; and – A New York judge's rejection of Trump's effort to overturn his Manhattan conviction due to presidential immunity. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will President Joe Biden preemptively pardon people on the so-called Trump enemies list? In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the balance of considerations involved. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further explore potential preemptive pardons. They also discuss the arrest of and charges against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the Supreme Court oral arguments in a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Psaki explains why Donald Trump's threats remain just as dangerous after some claim the president-elect has “cooled” his rhetoric around persecuting his political foes.  Former US attorney Preet Bharara joins Jen to talk about why Trump doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt. Later, Jen is joined by the political panel to discuss how Republicans are overlooking the controversy and allegations against Trump cabinet picks like Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel, and if any Republicans would be willing to vote against them. Jen then delves into Tulsi Gabbard's sympathy for ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, including new reporting from NBC News revealing that Congressional aides on the House Foreign Affairs Committee did not trust the then-Congresswoman Gabbard with the identity of a Syrian defector. Investigative reporter Dan De Luce and the Executive Director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, Mouaz Moustafa, talk to Jen about those security concerns. Finally, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado talks to Jen about his decision to buck his party and support some of Trump's policies.  Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Why did President Joe Biden pardon his son, Hunter, despite vowing not to? In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down Biden's pardon decision. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further analyze the Hunter Biden pardon. They also discuss President-elect Donald Trump's selection of his ally, Kash Patel, as FBI Director. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are recess appointments? And with Republicans controlling the Senate, will President-elect Trump's nominees face any hurdles in their confirmation process? In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Trump's ongoing nominations of cabinet members and other high-profile positions. Despite Republicans controlling the Senate, Trump has called on candidates vying to replace Republican leader Mitch McConnell to permit his nominees to take office without confirmation votes using the recess appointments power. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – How Trump's return to the White House will likely mark the end of his criminal prosecutions, with the federal election interference case and sentencing in Manhattan already facing new delays;  – The expected reinstatement of Trump's “Schedule F” executive order, which would reclassify many federal staff members as at-will employees; and – The charges filed by the Department of Justice against an Iranian man for allegedly plotting to assassinate Trump. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry sits down with Preet Bharara, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and an encyclopedic source about tradition, culture, and current state of play at the Department of Justice. The two have a wide-ranging conversation touching on the threat of Project 2025 to DOJ in particular; the current state of morale, which suffered in the Trump years; fine points of strategy in the DOJ prosecutions of Trump; the Supreme Court's impact on DOJ practice; and a lot more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by Westchester County District Attorney, Mimi Rocah, to discuss the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – Unsealed charges against six Hamas leaders for their role in planning and carrying out the October 7 attack on Israel last year; and – Hate crime, solicitation of murder, and terrorism charges filed against two leaders of the Terrorgram Collective terrorist group. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Editorial Producer II: Jake Kaplan; Audio Producer: Nat Weiner; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; CAFE Team: David Tatasciore, Matthew Billy, Noa Azulai, Claudia Hernández, and Liana Greenway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Feds is excited to introduce a new conversation series: 1-on-1s with Harry Litman. This series will drop in your feed every Thursday — in addition to our Monday roundtables — and feature conversations that go in-depth with one special guest. Host Harry Litman will be engaging with all sorts of topics, from law and politics to art and science to sports, history, movies, and more. With the Talking Feds calling card of great guests -- eg Judge Michael Luttig, Scott Galloway, Gina Raimondo, Bill Kristol, Robert Sapolsky, Preet Bharara, and Swati Sharma -- each conversation is sure to be interesting. The first episode will air next Thursday, September 19th. Stay tuned!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance speak with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, in front of a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas. Goldberg discusses his new book, On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump, which includes his reporting on Republican leaders and top White House officials who stood up to Trump while he was president, as well as Trump's controversial statements reportedly calling members of the military “suckers” and “losers.” In a conversation exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Goldberg speaks about the media's approach to covering Trump and the presidential election, and what a second Trump term might look like. To listen to the full interview and get access to all of the exclusive Insider content, become a member at CAFE.com/insider. You can now try the membership for just $1 for one month. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. This episode was recorded live at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. For recaps from this year's recently concluded event and to stay updated on next year's program, visit TribFest.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith in D.C. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – Smith's brief urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate the charges against Trump in the classified documents case in Florida, which U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently threw out; and – The controversial arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France and the criminal charges accusing him of allowing criminal activity on his messaging app. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC. In an excerpt from the show, Preet and Barb break down the criminal charges filed against five individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. In the full episode, Preet and Barb discuss: – Former President Donald Trump's request to postpone sentencing for his Manhattan conviction and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's decision to defer the matter to the judge;  – Trump's lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking $100 million in damages from the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search;  – Newly released government records revealing Hunter Biden solicited U.S. government assistance relating to international business deals while his father, Joe Biden, was Vice President; and  – Former Rep. George Santos's guilty plea to wire fraud and identity theft charges. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order directing state officials to disband homeless encampments. Newsom's directive followed a Supreme Court ruling that a local Oregon ordinance criminalizing public encampments did not violate the 8th Amendment's ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.” In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance;  – U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case against Trump brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecting Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment for selective and vindictive prosecution; and – The U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block Trump's gag order and sentencing in his Manhattan case. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of CAFE Insider, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to revoke a plea deal that would have allowed Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, the man accused of plotting al-Qaeda's 9/11 attack, to avoid the death penalty.  In the full podcast, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Carol Leonnig, who, along with her team at the Washington Post, recently uncovered a secret criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump received money from the Egyptian government in violation of campaign finance laws. Leonnig, author of the book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, also speaks about the Secret Service failures that led to the Trump assassination attempt.  To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Now & Then co-host Joanne Freeman joins Preet Bharara on Stay Tuned with Preet. They discuss Biden's decision not to seek reelection, how Democrats have embraced Vice President Kamala Harris, what to expect in the November election, & more. Listen to the full episode: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/joanne-freeman-elections-kamala-harris-biden-trump-violence-democracy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down President Joe Biden's proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices. In the full episode, they further discuss Biden's proposed Supreme Court reforms, including an ethics code and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution. Preet and Joyce also analyze the developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal cases: – Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's brief urging a New York judge to uphold Trump's Manhattan conviction, arguing the Supreme Court's recent immunity decision has no bearing on the case;  – Next steps once U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan regains control of Trump's prosecution in the D.C. election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling; and  – Special counsel Jack Smith's forthcoming appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's order dismissing the charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, is the Second Gentleman of the United States. He joins Preet Bharara to discuss what the past few days have been like for him and the Vice President, the campaign challenges ahead, and his advocacy work around reproductive rights and antisemitism. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor and founder of Election Law Blog Rick Hasen to discuss the legal dilemmas stemming from President Joe Biden's decision to exit the presidential race. Could Republican legal challenges interfere with the election? And, if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, does she inherit Biden's war chest? In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House Oversight Committee about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Sign up to listen.  For show notes and a transcript of the episode click HERE.  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller. They discuss the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. How did Secret Service failures enable a gunman to target the former President? And what will the FBI investigation entail? In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce discuss federal district court Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to dismiss Trump's classified documents case in Florida. Sign up to listen.  For show notes and a transcript of the episode click HERE.  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the delay of former President Donald Trump's sentencing in Manhattan, as he seeks to overturn his conviction in light of the Supreme Court's recent immunity decision. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The many legal questions surrounding President Joe Biden's campaign following his debate with Trump;  – The recent Supreme Court decision that will make it more difficult for federal prosecutors to bring corruption charges against public officials; and  – The indictment of former Uvalde, Texas School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo in connection with the failed police response to the 2022 school shooting. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet Bharara is joined by his CAFE Insider co-host and former U.S. Attorney, Joyce Vance, CAFE contributor and CNN senior legal analyst, Elie Honig, and CAFE contributor and NYU law school professor of constitutional law and administrative law, Rachel Barkow. They break down the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity and the implications for the Trump criminal prosecutions. Why did the Court rule in favor of Trump? Will special counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump be able to move forward? And how might the decision impact Trump's New York conviction and the charges against him in Georgia and Florida? They also discuss other high-profile Supreme Court rulings related to January 6 prosecutions and the so-called “administrative state.”  In the bonus, exclusively for members of CAFE Insider, Preet and the group analyze the Supreme Court ruling that preserved, for now, access to emergency abortions. Sign up to listen. For show notes and a transcript of the episode click HERE.  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the new Louisiana law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. They also preview the ACLU's lawsuit challenging the law under the First Amendment. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The Florida hearings during which District Judge Aileen Cannon appeared skeptical of former President Donald Trump's arguments challenging special counsel Jack Smith's appointment as unlawful; and – A federal judge's order freezing enforcement of Iowa's controversial immigration law, which makes it a state crime to enter the country, and the state of Iowa, illegally. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the lawsuit filed by the ACLU against the Biden administration challenging the President's recent executive order that cuts off asylum protections for many individuals who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss recent Supreme Court decisions:  – The dismissal of a case that sought to restrict access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, where the justices unanimously ruled that the challengers lacked standing to bring the lawsuit; and – The ruling striking down the federal ban on bump stocks, the semiautomatic rifle attachments that enable rifles to shoot at a faster rate. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Hunter Biden's conviction on three federal gun charges, highlights from the trial, and issues he is expected to raise on appeal. They also look ahead to sentencing. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:  – The developments in former President Donald Trump's classified documents prosecution in Florida, including Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon's decisions that have delayed the proceedings, special counsel Jack Smith's gag order request, and Trump's motions to dismiss the charges; – Former President Donald Trump's request to be released from the gag order in his Manhattan prosecution now that a verdict has been reached; and – The decision by a federal judge ordering former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon to report to prison on July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for his contempt of Congress conviction. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former President Donald Trump's expected appeal of his New York state conviction of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. What are Trump's strongest arguments on appeal? And will the case eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the aftermath of Trump's felony conviction, including the sentencing process and the disinformation being spread by Trump and his allies about the judicial process and trial. They also break down the federal charges against Hunter Biden, for which he is standing trial in Delaware.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an excerpt from a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial. Did Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche successfully discredit Michael Cohen's testimony and the prosecution's case? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce further discuss the closing arguments. They also assess the likelihood of the jury returning a split verdict, convicting Trump on some counts but acquitting him on others. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices