Stay Tuned with Preet

Gas prices remain volatile in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Preet speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin about how that conflict is impacting the global energy market, the future of electric cars, the shale revolution in the U.S., and the time Vladimir Putin raised his voice to Yergin at a conference in St. Petersburg. 

Plus, updates on the January 6th committee’s effectiveness, slow movement from DOJ, and a civics lesson on federal grand juries.  

In the Insider bonus, Daniel Yergin discusses whether individual nations can become self-sufficient energy producers and the responsibility of oil and gas giants to help lessen climate change. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/price-politics-oil-with-daniel-yergin/

Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Steve Bannon are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down a Michigan jury’s acquittal of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Whitmer in 2020.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: 

– The court filing in which Attorney General James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to provide documents in her investigation into Trump’s business dealings;

– A federal judge’s decision to preclude Bannon from arguing at his contempt of Congress criminal trial that he was following the advice of his lawyer when he failed to comply with a January 6th Committee subpoena; and 

– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ.

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In a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times.

This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session. 

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/stay-tuned-live-ft-ben-stiller-garry-kasparov-alexander-vindman/ 

Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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David Frum, the Atlantic staff writer and longtime conservative commentator, joins Preet for a conversation about the political impact of the war in Ukraine on the US, the rise of congressional internet celebrities, and the strength of Trump’s message heading into 2024. 

Plus, the House is considering a ban on congressional stock trading, and there’s news from the January 6th Committee’s investigation.

In the Insider bonus, Frum addresses Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress and a prediction he made during Trump’s second impeachment hearing. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/foreign-domestic-wars-with-david-frum/

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The January 6th Committee, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Jared Kushner are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce break down reports indicating that the Department of Justice is expanding the January 6th investigations to include people who funded and planned that day’s events. They also discuss the likelihood that Garland feels pressure from the Committee to intensify investigations.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: 

– The utility of a criminal referral from the January 6th Committee to DOJ about former President Donald Trump;

– The forthcoming House vote on whether to hold former Trump aides Dan Scavino & Peter Navarro in contempt for defying Committee subpoenas;

– The Committee’s recent meeting with Jared Kushner; and

– The reports indicating that the Committee will not issue subpoenas to members of Congress.

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Tim Urban is the author of the immensely popular blog “Wait But Why.” He writes about things like artificial intelligence, human psychology, relationships, and other topics that pique his curiosity. Preet speaks with Urban about what happens when we procrastinate, and the social consequences of political tribalism. 

Plus, a new ruling from US District Judge David Carter that attorney-client privilege can't protect certain communications between Donald Trump and John Eastman. And, newly-released White House documents show a seven hour gap in Trump’s January 6th phone logs. 

In the Insider bonus, Urban tells Preet why he thinks artificial intelligence is a more existential issue than climate change. 

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For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/procrastination-polarization-politics-with-tim-urban/

Tickets are still available for today’s live Stay Tuned show in New York City, featuring Lt Col Alexander Vindman (Ret.), Garry Kasparov, and Ben Stiller. You can buy them here. 

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The January 6th Committee, John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas are making headlines this week.

This week on the CAFE Insider podcast, Dan Goldman guest co-hosts with Joyce Vance. Dan served as House Majority Counsel during the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and before that, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York under Preet. 

In this sample from the episode, Joyce and Dan break down a federal judge’s determination that Trump likely committed crimes in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. They also discuss the impact this court decision might have on a potential criminal investigation into Trump and his allies.

In the full episode, Joyce and Dan discuss: 

– The challenges associated with prosecuting Trump for his involvement in the insurrection;

– The texts Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, in which she pressed Meadows to help overturn the election results; and

– The reports that Jared Kushner will meet with the January 6th Committee later this week.

Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.): cafe.com/events

Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.

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Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)

John Eastman v. Benni Thompson et al., U.S. District Court Central District of California, order re privilege of documents dated January 4-7, 2021, 3/28/22

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As the Senate Judiciary Committee holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Preet speaks with Jeffrey Rosen, the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and host of the NCC’s We the People podcast. One of the nation’s foremost experts on the Court, Rosen reacts to the hearings and breaks down some hot-button issues before the Court, including abortion rights and affirmative action. 

Plus, the latest on the DOJ's case against Steve Bannon on charges of contempt of Congress.

In the Insider bonus, Rosen discusses his concerns about the increased politicization of the judiciary, and why he jokingly calls himself “the Harriet Miers of legal journalism.” To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/all-eyes-on-scotus-with-jeffrey-rosen/

Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and special guest Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (ret.), are available here.

Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Steve Bannon, and Hunter Biden are making headlines this week.

In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Joyce discuss the New York Times report that confirmed the authenticity of business emails that were obtained from Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020. The revelations are reportedly related to the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and international business dealings.

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: 

– The Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; and

– Steve Bannon’s court appearance in his contempt of Congress criminal case.

Get tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet live show in NYC on March 31, featuring Preet in conversation with Ben Stiller and Garry Kasparov: cafe.com/events

Stay informed. For insight into the most important issues of our time, try the membership for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.

This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. 

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Tickets to Stay Tuned with Preet Live featuring Ben Stiller & Garry Kasparov

“Hunter Biden Paid Tax Bill, but Broad Federal Investigation Continues,” NYT, 3/16/22

“Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails,” letter from former intelligence officials, 10/19/20

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Rep. Cori Bush’s unusual path to Congress has included working as a pastor, a nurse, a teacher, and a Black Lives Matter activist in Ferguson, Missouri. Preet speaks with Bush about how her experiences have informed her politics, her fight to extend the eviction moratorium, and her defense of defunding the police.

Plus, has President Biden spoken with AG Merrick Garland about the Trump investigation? And, who — of all the people in the world — does Preet most want to trade places with?

In the Insider bonus, Rep. Bush discusses why she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the politics of compromise. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/protest-politics-with-cori-bush/

Join us live in NYC on March 31! Tickets to the Stay Tuned live show featuring actor, director, producer and U.N. Refugee Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller, and former world chess champion and Russia analyst Garry Kasparov, are available at cafe.com/events. 

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