Stay Tuned with Preet

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May 27, 2020 CAFE Insider 5/26: Meet the Fokker Case
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Meet the Fokker Case" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments in the highly unusual Michael Flynn case, including the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ordering District Judge Emmet Sullivan to explain his decision to appoint an amicus curiae to argue against the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case.
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16 min
May 21, 2020 The Shape of Recovery (with Zanny Minton Beddoes)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “The Shape of Recovery,” Preet answers listener questions about the possibility of video arguments for the Supreme Court, the early prison release of Paul Manafort, and the job security of FBI Director Christopher Wray. Then, The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes joins Preet to discuss the virtual workplace, the post-COVID global economy, and the dangers of financial illiteracy.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/the-shape-of-recovery-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/
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1 hr 12 min
May 19, 2020 CAFE Insider 5/19: IGs, Unmaskings & Insider Trading
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "IGs, Unmaskings & Insider Trading," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down President Trump’s firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick amid a reported investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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14 min
May 14, 2020 Our Chronic Ills (with George Packer)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “Our Chronic Ills,” Preet answers listener questions about LSAT fears and the legal precedents for disbarring attorneys general. Then, The Atlantic staff writer George Packer joins Preet to discuss his latest piece, “We are Living in a Failed State,” the Trump administration’s war on civil servants, and the enemies of writing.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/our-chronic-ills-with-george-packer/
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1 hr 24 min
May 12, 2020 CAFE Insider 5/12: Water Under the Bridgegate
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Water Under the Bridgegate," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Kelly v. United States to overturn the fraud convictions of two members of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration — and the implications of that decision on the future of public corruption prosecutions.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
BRIDGEGATE
Kelly v. United States (2020), the unanimous Supreme Court decision overturning the convictions of former NJ Governor Chris Christie’s associates for their roles in Bridgegate
McDonnell v. United States (2015), Supreme Court precedent which narrowed the legal definition of public corruption
Skilling v. United States (2009), the Supreme Court case concerning the Enron scandal which significantly curtailed the scope of the “honest services” fraud statute
18 U.S. Code § 1343, Fraud by wire, radio, or television
18 U.S. Code § 666, Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds
18 U.S. Code § 241, Conspiracy against rights
Doing Justice, Preet’s book, in which he discusses prosecuting bad behavior under imperfect statutes
President Trump’s tweet congratulating Chris Christie on the Kelly decision, 5/7/20
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14 min
May 08, 2020 CAFE Insider 5/8: Barr Spins, Flynn Wins
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1 min
May 07, 2020 Consciousness & COVID Ethics (with Sam Harris)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, “Consciousness & COVID Ethics,” Preet answers listener questions about Republican-appointed judges, Dr. Fauci’s blocked testimony, and John Bolton’s inapropos tell-all book. Then, Preet is joined by Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, to explore the nature of consciousness and the awakened mind.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider.
Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news and updates from Preet.
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
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THE Q&A:
“Rules of Procedure United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary,” Senate Judiciary Committee
Oral Arguments in Judiciary Committee v. Don McGahn, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, En Banc, 4/28/2020
Paul Kane and Seung Min Kim, “Trump’s judicial nominee clashes with Democrats over his comments critical of health care law,” Washington Post, 5/6/2020
Quint Forgey, “Trump Says Fauci Will Testify Before Senate, Blasts ‘House’ Set-Up,” Politico, 5/5/2020
Preet’s Retweet of Michael Isikoff’s Bolton Book Update, Twitter, 5/4/2020
THE INTERVIEW:
Sam Harris, the Making Sense Podcast
Sam Harris, the Waking Up App
Sam Harris, Waking Up: Spirituality Without Religion, Simon & Schuster, 2014
Andrew Anthony, “Sam Harris: The New Atheist With a Spiritual Side,” The Guardian, 2/16/2019
MEDITATION:
Sam Harris, “Mindfulness Meditation,” YouTube, 2015
Caren Osten Gerszberg, “My Week of ‘Noble Silence’,” New York Times, 12/6/2019
“Sam Harris Explains Why There’s No Free Will,” Inside the Hive with Emily Jane Fox and Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 10/25/2019
COVID-19
Sam Harris and Paul Bloom, Making Sense Episode #198, 3/16/2020
Chris Conover, “How Economists Calculate The Costs And Benefits Of COVID-19 Lockdowns,” Forbes, 3/27/2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Tweet on Price of Human Life, Twitter, 3/24/2020
Jennifer Merceciera, “When Trump says he was being ‘sarcastic,’ it’s just part of his gaslighting,” Washington Post, 4/25/2020
GENETICS:
Charles Murray and Sam Harris, “Forbidden Knowledge,” Making Sense, 4/22/2017
Ezra Klein and Sam Harris, “The Sam Harris-Ezra Klein Debate,” Vox, 4/19/2018
Sam Harris, “Ezra Klein: Editor-at-Large,” SamHarris.org, 3/27/2018
THE BUTTON:
Heather Roney, Twitter, 4/4/2020
McKinley Corbley, “3D-Printing Teen Makes Hundreds of Ingenious Devices to Alleviate Ear Pain for Healthcare Workers,” Good News Network, 4/23/2020
Betty Nguyen, “Brooklyn teen making 3D-printed face shields for NYC hospitals amid COVID-19 crisis,” PIX11, 4/23/2020
Tameem Akhgar, “Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype,” AP News, 4/19/2020
Brent Crane, “The High Schooler Who Became a COVID-19 Watchdog,” The New Yorker, 3/20/2020
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1 hr 47 min
May 06, 2020 CAFE Insider 5/5: The Return of Flynn & McGahn
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "The Return of Flynn & McGahn," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram assess whether the recently unsealed documents in the ongoing case involving former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn show that he was entrapped and otherwise mistreated by the FBI, as his supporters have argued.
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STAY TUNED WEBBY NOMINATION
Stay Tuned Webby's nomination for Best Podcast on News & Politics
MICHAEL FLYNN
18 U.S. Code § 1001, the statute which makes it a felony to lie about a matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch
Unsealed documents relating to FBI’s Flynn investigation, 4/29/20
Flynn’s motion to dismiss the case, based on the recently unsealed documents, 4/24/20
Flynn’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea, 1/29/20
Flynn’s apology and admission of guilt, 12/1/17
The information of initial false statements charge to which Flynn pled guilty, 11/30/17
Timeline of Flynn’s relationship with Russia, FactCheck.org
“Flynn Redux: What Those FBI Documents Really Show,” Lawfare, 5/1/20
The Logan Act, which criminalizes official correspondence by unauthorized private citizens with foreign governments
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires that lobbyists for foreign governments make public disclosures
CLIP: Flynn leads “Lock her up!” chant at 2016 RNC, CNN
CLIP: Comey discusses FBI Hillary Clinton investigation with George Stephanopoulos, 4/18/18
CLIP: Pence says Flynn made “inaccurate” statements, 2/20/17
CLIP: Trump floats rehiring Flynn, 4/30/20
CLIP: WH Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany defends Flynn, 5/1/20
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22 min
May 04, 2020 The New Threat Matrix
This special national security focused episode of Stay Tuned, “The New Threat Matrix,” is co-hosted by Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein.
Both Lisa and Ken have served at the highest levels of government -- at the Justice Department and as presidential advisors on matters of homeland security and counterterrorism. Lisa served under President Barack Obama, and Ken under President George W. Bush. They also both served as Chief of Staff to then-FBI Director Robert Mueller.
In this episode, Lisa and Ken do a deep dive on the national security implications of the coronavirus pandemic and break down the issues the U.S. would confront in the event of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s death or incapacitation.
Lisa and Ken’s conversation continues for members of CAFE Insider community. The special Insider bonus material covers the latest news on FISA and the historical context that helps us make sense of the recent Inspector General reports. Plus, the recent firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson and what that means for U.S. national security. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider.
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Write to us with your thoughts and questions at [email protected]
Recorded on 4/30/20
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Host bios
Lisa Monaco, O’Melveny
Ken Wainstein, Davis Polk
The Archive
Lisa & Ken’s first podcast conversation: Stay Tuned National Security Special, 2/4/20
Special episode of CAFE Insider, featuring Lisa Monaco: Extraordinary Times, 3/17/20
Lisa Monaco joined Preet on Stay Tuned to help answer listener questions, 6/21/18
Lisa Monaco shares the story of her career in her first appearance on Stay Tuned: Behind Closed Doors: Advising Obama & Mueller, 9/28/17
Coronavirus
Lisa Monaco and Michelle Flournoy, “Now’s Not the Time for Isolationism,” Politico, 4/8/20
“What caused the coronavirus? A skeptical take on the theories about the outbreak’s Chinese origin,” The Washington Post, 4/16/20
The U.N. Biological Weapons Convention - on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction
Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, homepage and reports
A bill proposed by Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT): “To authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security, and for other purposes.”
The 9-11 Commission report and related materials
Rep. Adam Schiff’s press release and draft legislation: To establish the Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States.
“Under Fire For Coronavirus Response, Trump Officials Defend Disbanding Pandemic Team,” TIME, 3/19/20
“President’s intelligence briefing book repeatedly cited virus threat,” The Washington Post, 4/27/20
President’s Daily Brief: “Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in US,” 8/6/01 (declassified and approved for release on 4/10/04)
DOJ Memo: Department of Justice Enforcement Actions Related to COVID-19, 3/24/20
Harry Litman, “The DOJ Just Made it Too Easy to Link Coronavirus to Terrorism,” Los Angeles Times, 4/2/2020
Raffaello Pantucci, “After the Coronavirus, Terrorism Won’t Be the Same, Foreign Policy,” Foreign Policy, 4/22/20
Kim Jong-Un
CLIP: “Trump: 'Very good idea' on Kim Jong Un's health,” 4/27/20
“Is the talk about Kim Jong Un being sick — or worse — true? Pyongyang is abuzz, too.,” The Washington Post, 4/26/20
“Kim Jong Un makes public appearance, Korean media reports,” Financial Times, 5/1/20
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1 hr 4 min
April 30, 2020 FISA Follies & Trump’s Taxes (with Steve Vladeck)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, “FISA Follies & Trump’s Taxes,” Preet answers listener questions about vice presidential rules, Trump’s defunding of the WHO, and COVID-19’s effect on domestic violence. Then, Preet is joined by Steve Vladeck, the A. Dalton Cross Professor in Law at the University of Texas School of Law, to discuss FISA courts and President Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court battles. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. Sign up to receive the CAFE Brief, a weekly newsletter featuring analysis of politically charged legal news, and updates from Preet. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free in the Stay Tuned feed. As always, 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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1 hr 18 min

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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.