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April 28, 2020 CAFE Insider 4/28: Legal Gambits
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Legal Gambits," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the lawsuit brought by Missouri against the Chinese government over COVID-19, and legislation introduced by Republicans in Congress which would allow lawsuits against foreign governments.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
IMMIGRATION ORDER
Executive order limiting immigration in response to COVID-19, 4/22/20
Trump tweet announcing executive order suspending immigration, 4/20/20
“Trump’s temporary plan to halt immigration is part of a broader strategy, Stephen Miller says,” New York Times, 4/24/20
RICK BRIGHT REMOVAL
Rick Bright’s statement on his removal from BARDA position, 4/22/20
Rep. Frank Pallone’s letter to HHS Inspector General calling for investigation of Bright matter, 4/23/20
“House to examine ouster of health official who doubted drugs Trump pushed,” New York Times, 4/23/20
“Ousting vaccine chief is going to ‘set us back,’ former FDA head says,” Politico, 4/26/20
“Vaccine expert from HHS to file whistleblower complaint,” CBS News, 4/24/20
SUING CHINA
Missouri AG’s complaint filed in Eastern District of Missouri, 4/21/20
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) of 1976, the law granting foreign states immunity
28 U.S. Code § 1605, the statute outlining the exceptions to the immunity of a foreign state
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), the law carving out an exception in FSIA for lawsuits against states who have sponsored terrorism
“Suing China over coronavirus won’t help. Here’s what will work,” John Bellinger, Washington Post op-ed, 4/23/20
“Congress hands Obama first veto override,” Politico, 9/28/16
MCCONNELL STATE BANKRUPTCY COMMENTS
Clip: Mitch McConnell expresses support for allowing states to go bankrupt, Hugh Hewitt radio show, 4/22/20
“McConnell takes flak after suggesting bankruptcy for states rather than bailouts,” Washington Post, 4/23/20
SUPREME COURT
Ramos v. Louisiana, the decision banning non-unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases
“Why a case about jury verdicts could spell trouble for Roe v. Wade,” Ruth Marcus, Washington Post op-ed, 4/24/20
NY Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. NYC, the decision on a now moot challenge to a NYC rule regarding the transport of firearms
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution
LAUGHING CHALLENGE
“Centuries-old law against cursing in public repealed by Virginia legislators,” NPR, 2/19/20
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20 min
April 23, 2020 Ballot Battles (with Michael Waldman)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, "Ballot Battles," Preet answers listeners’ questions about online learning, mail fraud, and the Equal Time Doctrine. Then, Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, joins Preet for a discussion about voting.
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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
THE Q&A
“As School Moves Online, Many Students Stay Logged Out,” New York Times, 4/6/20
47 U.S. Code § 315: Candidates for public office, Legal Information Institute
18 U.S. Code § 1341: Frauds and swindles, Legal Information Institute
Stay Tuned: Blame Today On the 70s (with Kevin Kruse & Julian Zelizer), 1/24/19
THE INTERVIEW
The Fight to Vote, Simon & Schuster (2017)
“How to Protect the 2020 Vote from the Coronavirus,” Brennan Center for Justice, 3/16/20
Stay Tuned: Gunning for the 2nd Amendment? (with Michael Waldman), 1/15/19
HISTORY OF VOTING RIGHTS:
President Abraham Lincoln, Last Public Address, 4/11/1865, Abraham Lincoln Online
“The 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade,” The Atlantic, 3/1/13
Voting Rights Act of 1965, U.S. Government National Archives
Recordings of President Lyndon B Johnson’s phone calls, DiscoverLBJ
“Confrontations for Justice,” The National Archives
Michael Waldman, “The Right to Vote? Don’t Count on It,” Brennan Center, 2/29/16
THE CONSTITUTION:
15th Amendment, National Constitution Center
17th Amendment, National Constitution Center
19th Amendment, National Constitution Center
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS:
Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Oyez
Rucho v. Common Cause (2019), Oyez
Lamone v. Benisek (2019), Oyez
Republican National Committee v. Democratic National Committee (2020), SCOTUSblog
VOTER FRAUD & SAFETY:
Justin Levitt, “The Truth About Voter Fraud,” Brennan Center, 11/9/07
Watch: Voter ID Laws, “The Colbert Report,” Comedy Central, 7/20/11
“Trump Disbands Commission on Voter Fraud,” New York Times, 1/3/18
Tweet featuring Wisconsin Assembly speaker telling voters it’s safe to go out, 4/7/20
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1 hr 14 min
April 21, 2020 CAFE Insider 4/21: Rolling with Pandemic Punches
In this clip from the latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Rolling with Pandemic Punches," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss:
— President Trump’s threat to force Congress to adjourn so that he can bypass the Senate confirmation process for judicial nominees, a process known as “recess appointments.”
— An update on members of Trump’s inner circle, including Michael Cohen, Roger Stone, and Paul Manafort, the possibility that the president might pardon them, and the Justice Department’s compassionate release policy.
— The Supreme Court’s decision to livestream oral arguments for the first time in its history due to coronavirus, and the high-profile cases that the public will now be able to hear, including those involving Trump’s taxes.
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16 min
April 16, 2020 Fighting for Life (with Wes Moore & David Lat)
On this week’s special episode of Stay Tuned, Preet is joined by two guests. Wes Moore is the CEO of Robin Hood NYC, a New York City-based antipoverty philanthropic organization. Moore is also a Rhodes Scholar, combat veteran, social entrepreneur, and bestselling author. In the midst of coronavirus, Robin Hood is at the forefront of relief efforts focused on aiding society’s most vulnerable. David Lat is a Managing Director at the recruiting firm Lateral Link and the founder of the iconic legal blog Above the Law. Last month, Lat spent almost a week on a ventilator after falling extremely sick with COVID-19. Thankfully, Lat is now on the road to recovery and has been sharing his story and his larger reflections on the pandemic on social media, television, and in powerful opinion pieces in major newspapers. Lat--a healthy and energetic 44-year-old--has used his harrowing journey with coronavirus to remind us of our collective risk and to highlight the selfless work of frontline healthcare professionals. 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 22 min
April 15, 2020 CAFE Insider 4/14: COVID Aftershocks
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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “COVID Aftershocks,” Preet and Anne break down all the latest politically-charged legal issues and developments, including:
— The formation of a White House “Council to Re-Open America,” and President Trump’s false assertion that “when somebody is the President, authority is total.”
— Concerns about the upcoming November election and the legal and political dynamics surrounding the push to vote-by-mail.
— The surprising constitutional questions around presidential succession in the U.S., as leaders around the world are falling ill with the coronavirus.
— Attorney General Bill Barr’s recent interview in which he said the media was “on a jihad” to discredit President Trump, and the DOJ’s intention to take action to protect religious freedom.
— The news that Apple and Google are teaming up to create “contact tracing” tools to help track and prevent the spread of the virus, and the privacy issues that arise from this kind of surveillance.
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
WHITE HOUSE COVID-19 RESPONSE:
10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution
Clip: Trump says presidential authority is “total,” CNN, 4/13/20
Clip: Larry Kudlow says investors should “think about buying during these dips,” CNBC, 3/6/20
“Wilbur Ross’s prediction about the coronavirus bringing back jobs was wrong,” Vox, 4/2/20
“Trump’s grand reopening council triggers slew of new questions,” Politico, 4/13/20
VOTE-BY-MAIL
Trump tweet criticizing vote-by-mail, 4/8/20
Brennan Center vote-by-mail explainer, 4/8/20
“Voting by mail and the race between Biden and Trump,” The Atlantic, 4/11/20
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Presidential Succession Act of 1947, 3 U.S. Code § 19
Presidential Succession Act of 1792
Presidential Succession Act of 1886
Congressional Research Service report on presidential succession, 6/29/05
Continuity of Government Commission succession report, 6/1/09
Jack Goldsmith, “A Presidential Succession Nightmare,” Lawfare, 3/25/20
BARR & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment
AG Barr’s Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, 4/8/20
DOJ spokesperson tweeting “expect action” on religious freedom, 4/11/20
Employment Division of Oregon v. Smith (1990), decision establishing rational basis test for religious freedom cases
“William Barr’s Wild Misreading of the First Amendment,” Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker, 10/17/19
“States Consider Whether Religious Services Qualify as ‘Essential,’” NPR, 4/1/20
CONTACT TRACING
Apple’s official announcement of Google partnership on contact tracing, 4/10/20
Andy Slavitt tweet thanking Google and Apple, 4/10/20
“The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker,” The Verge, 4/11/20
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53 min
April 09, 2020 Trump v. The Invisible Enemy (with Peter Baker)
On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Trump v. The Invisible Enemy," Preet answers listener questions about: The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Wisconsin’s plan to extend absentee voting amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic Whether recently fired Inspector General for the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson could sue the government for wrongful termination, and the parallels to the firing of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Transitioning from the military into the field of law Then, Preet is joined by Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for MSNBC. Baker has covered four White Houses: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and, now, Trump. To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free. Sign up to receive a link to the episode at cafe.com/preet. 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 12 min
April 08, 2020 CAFE Insider 4/7: The Oversight Wars
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In this special episode of CAFE Insider, “The Oversight Wars,” Preet and Anne are joined by Neil Barofsky, who served as the Special Inspector General for TARP, the chief watchdog in charge of policing the 2008 Wall Street bailout. Drawing on Neil’s experience overseeing the last massive government stimulus package, Preet and Anne break down all the latest issues and developments, including:
— The challenges inherent in the oversight system outlined in the stimulus law, and the incredible amount of power in the hands of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
— Trump’s decision to appoint Brian Miller, one of his own White House lawyers, to the position of Inspector General for Pandemic Relief, and the importance of having independent-minded, qualified lawyers in oversight roles.
— The news that Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community, ostensibly as payback for his role in bringing to light the whistleblower complaint that ultimately led to the President’s impeachment.
Preet and Anne also break down the latest politically-charged legal news, including:
— The disturbing new report from the DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz exposing widespread problems with the FISA warrant application process.
— The legal battle over voting in Wisconsin, the Supreme Court’s last-minute decision mandating that they move forward with the election, and the implications for the upcoming November election.
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10 min
April 03, 2020 Note From Preet: It's Still OK To Laugh
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7 min
April 02, 2020 Humor in the Time of Corona (with Mike Birbiglia)
On this week's episode of Stay Tuned, "Humor in the Time of Corona," Preet answers listener questions about:
The impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 Census (and how to fill it out online!)
Whether Trump’s suggestion that he would not provide emergency assistance to “unappreciative” governors could be criminal conduct
If cable news networks should stop broadcasting Trump’s press conferences on COVID-19
Changing the name of the podcast to something more topical
Then, he’s joined by Mike Birbiglia, who is a comedian, writer, director, and an actor. Birbiglia does not shy away from the tough topics in his work and he shares how comedy has been a tool to help him work through personal struggles with health complications. In this sad and stressful time, Birbiglia reveals how the process of crafting and sharing jokes can be healing and cathartic. His most recent one-man show, The New One, is about the turbulent, and ultimately heartwarming, experience of becoming a parent. [Parental discretion for language and content is advised for this episode.]

To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider. And if you haven’t already, listen to this week’s full episode of the CAFE Insider podcast for free. Sign up to receive a link to the episode at cafe.com/preet.
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
THE Q&A
Fill out the 2020 census online here
2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
“Why Does the Census Matter?,” Council on Foreign Relations, 12/16/19
“Trump: Federal Government Doing ‘Hell Of A Job’ And ‘Governors Should Appreciate It,’” Real Clear Politics, 3/27/20

THE INTERVIEW
Get updates from Mike at Birgbigs.com
Tip Your Waitstaff

BIRBIGLIA SPECIALS & MOVIES
“The New One,” Netflix (2019), and the upcoming book in May 2020
“Thank God For Jokes,” Netflix (2017)
Don’t Think Twice, Netflix (2016)
Sleepwalk With Me, Amazon Prime Video (2012)
“Sleepwalk with Me Live,” Spotify (2011)
“What I Should Have Said Was Nothing,” Netflix (2008)

JOKES & JOKESTERS
“Humor in Hard Times,” New York Times, 9/19/09
Watch: “Jon Stewart on Comedy in Times of Tragedy,” Bill Moyers Journal (2007)
“Where does canned laughter come from – and where did it go?,” BBC, 9/26/16
“Please Chuckle Here, New York Magazine, 11/23/11

Steven Wright:
Watch: “Comic Relief ‘Steven Wright’ Stand Up Comedy 1987”
Stephen Wright, Spotify
“The Mosaic View Of Comedian Steven Wright,” Wisconsin Public Radio, 3/7/20
“Headwaters for a River of Stand-Up,” New York Times, 4/30/14

Mitch Hedberg:
Mitch Hedberg: “Strategic Grill Locations,” Spotify (2003)
“Mitch Hedberg: The Best Pre-Twitter Twitter Comedian,” GQ, 6/4/13
“Mitch Hedberg, a Comedian Who Performed Surreal Routines, Dies at 37,” New York Times, 4/1/05

Jerry Seinfeld:
Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedian, Netflix (2002)
Watch: “Seinfeld - Night Guy”

Roy Wood Jr:
Roy Wood Jr.: “Father Figure,” Amazon Prime Video (2017)

LOCKDOWN ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Money Pit, Netflix (1986)
The Larry Sanders Show, HBO (1992)
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, HBO (2018)
Extras, Netflix (2006)
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1 hr 19 min
March 31, 2020 CAFE Insider 3/31: Fevered Nation
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In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Fevered Nation,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down all the latest coronavirus developments, including:
— The spectacle of the daily White House coronavirus press conferences, and the impact of the President’s repeated false claims on the government’s response effort.
— The President’s now-abandoned wish to reopen the economy by Easter, and the chaos surrounding his public announcement that he was considering quarantining the entire New York metro area — which he later walked back that same day.
— The White House’s deployment of the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to produce ventilators.
— The passage of a massive $2 trillion stimulus package, and the importance of effective Congressional oversight over its implementation.
Amid the round-the-clock coronavirus coverage, there was also this news that would have otherwise wielded much attention: The DOJ’s indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and 13 of his associates on drug trafficking charges.
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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.