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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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 [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. 

Shownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.

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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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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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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.

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