This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Anand Giridharadas, writer, political analyst, and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Ink, joins Preet to discuss his new book, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City, about the NYC subway chokehold case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely.

Preet and Giridharadas examine how this case encapsulates many of the biggest problems American society faces today: homelessness, racism, mental illness, and distrust in institutions. Then, they break down why the criminal justice system is only a small fraction of the solution to these many crises. Finally, they explain how the public both humanize and dehumanize these men, and why Penny’s dehumanization of Neely was central to the criminal trial. 

At the end of the episode, Preet answers a listener question about the legal challenge to President Trump’s White House press ban. Plus, Preet shares his thoughts about one of his favorite musical performances that took place at the Kennedy Center.

In the bonus for Insiders, Giridharadas explains how public reactions to Jordan Neely’s death evolved as the story gained national attention and became part of a broader debate over what his death represented.

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In a free excerpt from this week’s Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal judge’s order directing the Trump administration to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists after the administration revoked them. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s comments that press access to the White House is a “privilege.”

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In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– The Supreme Court decision that blocked Missouri Republicans from using a gerrymandered map for the midterm elections; and 

– The Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration can use a Department of Homeland Security database to identify noncitizens on state voter rolls.

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Danny Meyer, renowned restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group, joins Preet to discuss his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right? The Essential Journey to Scale an Enduring Culture.

Through personal stories and many metaphors, Meyer shares the most important lessons he’s learned from opening, closing, and reopening restaurants across New York City, including why it’s so important not to fear failure. Meyer also explains what drew him to hospitality in the first place and why fomenting the culture of his restaurants matters just as much, if not more, than the food being served. Finally, Meyer shares why he believes “no tax on tips” will actually widen the wage gap, and why the United States is unlikely to ever do away with tipping at restaurants.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about the Justice Department’s efforts to revive its criminal case against former FBI Director Jim Comey. Plus, Preet’s thoughts on civil disobedience.

In the bonus for Insiders, Meyer shares his takes on competitiveness and what it’s like to dine at his own restaurants.

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In a free excerpt from this week’s Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss President Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and the lawsuit challenging the ban. 

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In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– The legal battle over President Trump’s efforts to reshape and rename the Kennedy Center, including a judge’s recent order requiring advance notice of any renovations; and

– A Wall Street Journal report on Trump Housing Director Bill Pulte’s scrutiny of mortgages belonging to Trump rivals like Adam Schiff, as well as one key Trump ally, Todd Blanche.

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Jessica Tarlov, co-host of Fox News’s The Five and Vox Media’s Raging Moderates podcast, joins Preet to discuss her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends.

Drawing on her experience as the lone liberal on The Five, Tarlov shares best practices for debating people on the opposite side of the political spectrum and why the initial goal shouldn’t be to change their mind. Tarlov also discusses how “data-based storytelling” became her argument strategy and how she determines when it’s best to stop talking and just listen. Finally, they delve into her theory that Trump supporters don’t take politics that seriously and why liberals could benefit from understanding that.

At the end of the episode, Preet answers listener questions about Trump’s promise to send $5,000 checks to all American adults if Republicans keep control of Congress. Plus, what it means when a government agency asks for public comments about a new rule.

In the bonus for Insiders, Tarlov shares her predictions for the midterm elections and whether President Trump can still sway the results. Plus, who Tarlov sees as viable candidates for the 2028 presidential election. 

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In an excerpt from this week’s episode of the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court’s decision blocking President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.

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In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down:

– Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to American citizens if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections; and

– The resignation of Joe diGenova, the Justice Department prosecutor leading the probe into investigations targeting President Trump.

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and former Homeland Security Advisor Ken Wainstein join Preet to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The pair also previously co-hosted the CAFE podcast, United Security.

On today’s episode, they discuss the lessons learned from the government’s response to 9/11 and how President George W. Bush’s comments condemning Islamophobia demonstrated the importance of moral leadership in the aftermath of a national tragedy. They also delve into the prosecution of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the architects of the attacks, and why maintaining strong international relationships is critical to combating terrorism. Finally, they examine why there is still no federal domestic terrorism statute.

At the end of the episode, Preet shares his own reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

In the bonus for Insiders, they discuss how 9/11 sparked the creation of government entities such as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Plus, how must the government adapt to confront today’s evolving threats?

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On this week’s episode of the Insider podcast, constitutional scholar and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast Kate Shaw joins Joyce Vance, while Preet is out. In an excerpt from the conversation, they discuss a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order directing USPS to limit transmission of mail-in ballots. Plus, how this dispute may play out at the Supreme Court.

In the full episode, they break down the Supreme Court’s decision allowing construction on a new White House ballroom to continue. Plus, a recent report about the rise of threats against judges.

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, renowned mediator Ken Feinberg, known for his role as Special Master of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, joins Preet to discuss the new edition of his book, What is Life Worth? Reflections 25 Years After 9/11. 

Feinberg breaks down the central question in his new edition, whether the United States could deal with a catastrophe so effectively today, as he compares the country’s political climate in 2001 to today’s. Preet and Feinberg then discuss the moral dilemma that comes with deciding what someone’s life is worth and whether there are other tragedies that merit taxpayer funded victim compensation funds, like gun violence. Throughout their conversation, Feinberg shares some of the stories he heard from victims and why the emotional aspect of his job was the hardest part of it. Finally, they talk about their careers and why Feinberg believes planning ahead doesn’t always work.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Feinberg discuss Congress’s response to the 9/11 Fund and who opposed it.

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This week on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, renowned attorney and politician Ken Salazar joins Preet to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar served as US ambassador to Mexico under Biden, Obama’s secretary of the interior, a U.S. senator, and Colorado’s attorney general. 

They discuss the Trump administration’s relationship with Mexico, why Republicans would rather keep the border “broken,” and Salazar’s tenure as US Ambassador to Mexico, which ended with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calling him a liar. Then, they turn to what Salazar calls President Trump’s “project of erasure” and why the opposite of diversity is not exclusion, but erasure.

After the interview, Preet answers listener questions about the reflecting pool vandalism case and DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to dismiss the charges.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Salazar discuss the 2028 Democratic presidential field. Plus, whether Salazar has considered running himself.

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