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Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, where she focuses on issues of criminal justice and prison reform. For a transcript of Rachel’s note, as well as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

On a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the first ever criminal trial of a former president in United States history. They break down the opening statements, the judge’s pre-trial rulings on what evidence may be introduced to impeach Trump’s credibility if he testifies, and the takeaways from the quick jury selection process.

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discuss her thoughts on Trump’s other three pending cases in D.C., Florida, and Georgia. 

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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.

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On a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the first ever criminal trial of a former president in United States history. They break down the challenges associated with selecting a jury for this high-profile case.

We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. 

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Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the 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 Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discuss her relationship to Lyndon B. Johnson and why Goodwin has yet to write about a lesser-known president. 

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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.

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