Heather Cox Richardson, a Boston College history professor and author of the “Letters From An American,” newsletter, joins Preet to discuss her new book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.” They discuss the origins of the terms “liberal” and “conservative,” a 1937 anti-FDR manifesto that presaged today’s GOP ideology, and the ways in which the nation might move beyond the chaos of the Trump years. 

Plus, a bombshell ruling against Trump in the New York State fraud case, and NJ Senator Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges. 

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Democracy Awakened (with Heather Cox Richardson)

This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance is joined by guest co-host Elie Honig while Preet is out. Elie served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and he is now a CAFE contributor, the host of CAFE’s Up Against the Mob podcast, and a senior legal analyst at CNN.

In this excerpt from the show, Joyce and Elie break down reporting from ABC News that Trump directed his former assistant to tell investigators that she did not know that he was storing classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and that Trump wrote to-do lists on classified documents.

In the full episode, Joyce and Elie discuss developments in Trump’s Fulton County, Georgia case:

– Efforts by former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and three fake electors to remove the Georgia state case to federal court;
– The likelihood that Trump also attempts to transfer the Georgia case to federal court; and 
– Elie’s criticism of DA Fani Willis’s decision to bring charges against Trump in the first place.

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CAFE Insider 9/26: Trump’s To-Do Lists (with Joyce Vance and Elie Honig)

Errol Louis is the host of NY1’s Inside City Hall and the podcast “You Decide with Errol Louis.” He joins Preet to discuss New York City’s recent influx in migrants. Since last spring, over 113,000 migrants have arrived in the city from all over the world. And the city’s one-of-a-kind “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees anyone who needs emergency housing will get it, is being debated among city and federal officials. 

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In Brief: Migrants & Right to Shelter (with Errol Louis)

Ian Bremmer is the founder and president of Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm, and GZERO Media. He joins Preet to discuss the geopolitics around the recent G20 summit, the relationships between Biden, Xi, and Putin, and the shifting global order. 

Plus, special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a Trump gag order, a split RICO trial in Georgia, and gun charges against Hunter Biden. 

Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Ian discuss the death of Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the involvement of Elon Musk’s Starlink in the Russia-Ukraine war. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider for $1 for the first month. Head to cafe.com/insider. 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/global-power-plays-with-ian-bremmer/ 

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Global Power Plays (with Ian Bremmer)

In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the indictment of Hunter Biden on three federal gun charges in a case brought by special counsel David Weiss.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden launched by House Republicans; and
– Developments in Donald Trump’s election interference federal case, including Trump’s motion to recuse the judge overseeing the case, and prosecutors’ motion seeking a gag order to limit Trump’s ability to speak publicly about the case.

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CAFE Insider 9/19: The President and His Son

Nilay Patel is the Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, and host of the Decoder podcast. He joins Preet to discuss the risks that artificial intelligence poses to intellectual property rights, and the recent slew of lawsuits filed against AI developers, accusing them of infringing copyrights and trademarks. 

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In Brief: AI, Fake Drake & IP (with Nilay Patel)

Malcolm Gladwell is a bestselling author and longtime New Yorker staff writer. He’s also the co-founder and president of the audio-production company Pushkin Industries, where he hosts Revisionist History, a podcast about things “overlooked and misunderstood.” He joins me to talk about gun culture, and what we get wrong about firearms in America. He also reflects on some of his older writing on policing, epidemics, and first impressions. 

Plus, former Trump aide Peter Navarro’s sentencing is set for January 2024, and Fulton County DA Fani Willis decides against charging Senator Lindsey Graham, former Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, and others in the Georgia election interference case.

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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisionist-gun-history-with-malcolm-gladwell/ 

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Revisionist Gun History (with Malcolm Gladwell)

In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down 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.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– 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.

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CAFE Insider 9/12: “Karma Is…”

Carol Rosenberg is a senior reporter at The New York Times who’s been reporting on Guantanamo Bay and the legal proceedings of the accused 9/11 terrorists for more than two decades. She joins Preet to discuss why the five suspects, including the mastermind behind the plot, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have yet to face trial.  

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The 22-Year 9/11 Trial Delay (with Carol Rosenberg)

How does religion influence our politics? Preet speaks with Ryan Burge, a pastor, data analyst, and political science professor at Eastern Illinois University focused on religion and politics. They discuss the rapid decrease in American religious affiliation, how religious groups are becoming more polarized, and what it all means for our elections. 

Plus, Preet reacts to testimony by former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows who is seeking to transfer the Georgia state prosecution to federal court. 

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For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/losing-our-religion-with-ryan-burge/ 

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Losing Our Religion (with Ryan Burge)

In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the speedy trial demands filed by some of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia prosecution. They also break down Trump’s opposition to the expedited trial schedule and his motion to sever his case from the co-defendants seeking a speedy trial.  

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’s testimony at a hearing on his request to remove his criminal case in Georgia to federal court;
– The March 2024 trial date set for Trump’s election interference federal case in D.C.;
– The plausibility of disqualifying Trump from running for president in 2024 through a provision of the 14th Amendment that bars anyone who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office; and
– The ruling by a federal judge in D.C. that found Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming two Georgia election workers.

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CAFE Insider 9/5: Musical Trials

Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins Preet to discuss a few of his favorite topics: food, politics, and language. Bruni also talks about an unusual medical ailment that inspired him to write a book, and how AI tools like ChatGPT will impact the field of writing. 

This episode first aired on January 26, 2023. 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-politics-punditry-and-restaurants-with-frank-bruni/ 

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Revisiting Politics, Punditry, and Restaurants (with Frank Bruni)

After the US army tested the world’s first nuclear bomb in New Mexico in 1945, residents of the surrounding area suffered severe health issues due to radioactive fallout. Last month, the Senate passed an amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to make Trinity Test “downwinders” eligible for compensation. Preet speaks with Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, about the downwinder’s movement for acknowledgement and justice. 

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In Brief: When We Nuked Ourselves (with Tina Cordova)

Chuck Rosenberg, a veteran of the Justice Department, has held many roles including US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Acting Administrator of the DEA, and Chief of Staff and Counsel to two FBI Directors. He and Preet discuss the four Trump prosecutions, the unusual developments in the Hunter Biden investigation, and whether the repeated use of special counsels undermines the integrity of the Justice Department.       

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The Indictment State of Mind (with Chuck Rosenberg)

In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss 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. They also discuss the unique tenets of Georgia’s criminal procedure rules, including the publication of grand jurors’ names in an indictment.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– 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.

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CAFE Insider 8/22: Georgia on My Mind

False alarms sounded recently about the discovery of a room temperature superconductor by way of a material called LK-99. Since then, there has been a surge in interest in the topic: what exactly is a room temperature superconductor? How would one change our lives? And just how close are we to discovering one? Preet speaks with physicist and superconductor expert Dr. Richard Greene of the University of Maryland. 

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In Brief: A Room Temperature Super-what? (with Richard Greene)

Greg Ip is the chief economics commentator at The Wall Street Journal and has reported on the economy for decades. He and Preet discuss the likelihood of a US recession, whether inflation will stay contained, and President Biden’s strategy to stimulate growth by targeting specific industries integral to the economy.

Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed David Weiss as special counsel to continue overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation, and prosecutors press for a “speedy trial” in Donald Trump’s January 6 case. 

To listen to the free full episode of CAFE Insider about Trump’s 4th indictment out of Georgia, head to: cafe.com/georgia

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Has the Economy Turned a Corner? (with Greg Ip)

To listen to a free special episode of CAFE Insider discussing the 4th indictment of Donald Trump, head to cafe.com/Georgia and enter your email.

In this episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the Fulton County, Georgia indictment of Trump over his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state. They discuss:

– The decision by Fulton County DA Fani Willis to level racketeering charges against Trump and 18 co-defendants;
– The overlap between this case and special counsel Jack Smith’s federal case against Trump in connection with the 2020 election;
– The other charges against Trump and his co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis; and
– The intricate logistics of orchestrating a criminal trial involving 19 defendants. 

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CAFE Insider 8/15: The 4th Indictment

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Mississippi’s lifetime felon voting ban. The court held that the Jim Crow-era law violates the 8th Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” What could this new legal justification mean for enfranchisement across the country? Preet speaks with Sean Morales-Doyle, Director of the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.

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In Brief: Mississippi’s “Cruel & Unusual” Voting Ban (with Sean Morales-Doyle)

Margaret Hoover is a political commentator and host of Firing Line, the PBS weekly public affairs show started by the conservative icon William F. Buckley in 1966. Hoover also served as associate director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the White House under President George W. Bush. She and Preet discuss if any of the Republican presidential primary candidates can challenge Trump, what to expect from the GOP debates, and the legacy of her great-grandfather, Herbert Hoover.    

Plus, Preet discusses the dismissal of Trump’s countersuit of E. Jean Caroll, the potential for Trump’s Truth Social posts to influence the presiding judge, and why criminal defendants often don’t testify at their trials.  

Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Hoover further discuss Herbert Hoover’s presidency and how she believes he should be remembered by history: cafe.com/insider.

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