Heather Cox Richardsons Interview with President Biden Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2026-09-25 | Heather Cox Richardsons Interview with President Biden
Trump Using Bidens Peace Plan? Antony Blinken on Current State of Gaza-Israel Conflict Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-10-02 | Antony Blinken was the 71st Secretary of State, serving under President Joe Biden. As the nation’s top diplomat, he worked on restoring U.S. ties with allies and multilateral institutions following Trump’s first term. He also led U.S. aid responses in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s war in Gaza after the October 7 Hamas attack. Both of those wars rage on today. On an episode of the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by Secretary Blinken to discuss Trump’s latest peace proposal for Gaza, the President’s recent about-face on Ukraine, and the relevance of the U.N.Subscribe to Stay Tuned on YouTube and listen to Stay Tuned with Preet wherever you get your podcasts. For more, join Stay Tuned on Substack: staytuned.substack.comChapters: 0:00 – U.S. Diplomacy, Wars, and Global Challenges2:15 – Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal8:40 – Ending the Gaza War: Israel’s Survival at Stake14:05 – Two-State Solution21:30 – Conditions for Palestinian Statehood28:10 – Israel, Settlements, and Palestinian Rights35:00 – Biden & Ukraine42:25 – NATO, Russia, and Ukraine’s Future56:40 – Foreign Aid and Global Security
No Justice Without Due Process Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-10-01 | Former U.S. Attorneys Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance share their reactions to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and highlight the danger of politicizing law enforcement, describing it as a moment that has “crossed the Rubicon.”
How Does Everyone Know What Everyone Knows? Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-29 | How does common knowledge become… common knowledge? Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and professor at Harvard University. He joins Preet Bharara on the Stay Tuned podcast to discuss his latest book, "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life," about how shared awareness shapes norms and shifts collective behavior.
Former US Attorneys React To James Comey Indictment Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-28 | Former U.S. Attorneys Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance share their reactions to the James Comey indictment and highlight the danger of politicizing law enforcement, describing it as a moment that has “crossed the Rubicon.”
Who Decides What We All Know? | Steven Pinker & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-27 | How does common knowledge become… common knowledge? Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and professor at Harvard University. He joins Preet Bharara on an episode of Stay Tuned with Preet to discuss his latest book, "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life," about how shared awareness shapes norms and shifts collective behavior. Subscribe to Stay Tuned on YouTube and listen to Stay Tuned with Preet wherever you get your podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 - What Everyone Thinks You Know0:26 - Who Sets the Rules of Knowledge?1:33 - The Curse That Makes Experts Confused4:05 - How to Write People Actually Understand7:09 - When “Everyone Knows” Goes Wrong11:42 - Surprising Everyday Common Knowledge16:04 - The Emperor’s New Clothes Effect24:01 - Bubbles, Economics & Shared Beliefs32:26 - Politics, Voting & What We Assume40:47 - How Ideas Go Viral
Comey Indictment Is An Inflection Point Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-26 | A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. It’s the latest act of President Trump’s political retribution against a prominent critic. In the full live conversation, Preet and Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and co-host of the Insider podcast, share their reactions to the Comey indictment and the danger of politicizing law enforcement, describing it as a moment that has “crossed the Rubicon.”
Comey Indicted: What Comes Next | Joyce Vance & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-26 | A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. It’s the latest act of President Trump’s political retribution against a prominent critic. In this live conversation, Preet and Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and co-host of the Insider podcast, share their reactions to the Comey indictment and the danger of politicizing law enforcement, describing it as a moment that has “crossed the Rubicon.” They break down the lead up to the charges, merits of the case and the strength of the evidence, the reactions from Comey (“Let’s have a trial”) and from Trump’s supporters, and how the case is likely to unfold. This conversation was recorded live on Substack. For more live video sessions, follow Stay Tuned on Substack: staytuned.substack.comChapters:0:00 - The Comey Indictment 3:45 - Trump Retaliation7:30 - False Statements Charges11:15 - Obstruction Allegations15:00 - Evidence Breakdown19:10 - Comey Responds23:20 - Supporter Reactions27:00 - Rubicon Moment31:10 - Case Next Steps35:00 - Political Implications
Inside Special Counsel Investigations Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-22 | Ever wonder how special counsel investigations really work, and what goes on behind the scenes? Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Stay Tuned contributor Elie Honig offers insider access to the key players in his latest book, "When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump." It is a riveting account of six modern special counsel cases compiled through dozens of interviews and firsthand stories.
Is SCOTUS Gaslighting America? Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-22 | How is the Supreme Court emboldening President Trump’s continuing expansion of power? In an episode of the Insider podcast, Joyce Vance discusses the “appeasement theory” with Dahlia Lithwick, the Slate senior editor and host of the Amicus podcast. They also break down which cases to look out for in the Supreme Court’s upcoming term, how politics and culture wars are factoring into the Court’s decisions, and the dynamics between the nine justices.
A Presidency Without Limits Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-18 | Ever wonder how special counsel investigations really work, and what goes on behind the scenes? Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Stay Tuned contributor Elie Honig offers insider access to the key players in his latest book, "When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump." It is a riveting account of six modern special counsel cases compiled through dozens of interviews and firsthand stories.
How to Investigate a President | Elie Honig & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-18 | Ever wonder how special counsel investigations really work, and what goes on behind the scenes? Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Stay Tuned contributor Elie Honig offers insider access to the key players in his latest book, "When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump." It is a riveting account of six modern special counsel cases compiled through dozens of interviews and firsthand stories. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/d2z5BwWMake sense of the week’s biggest headlines with an Insider membership: cafe.com/offer/insiderChapters:0:00 - Presidential Investigations at Risk2:01 - Political Pressure on DOJ7:31 - Ranking Special Counsels14:01 - The Watergate Model18:31 - Durham & Hur Cases22:01 - Mueller & Jack Smith26:01 - Future of Special Counsels30:01 - Duty vs Politics34:01 - Reforming Special Counsel Rules37:31 - Lessons from Ken Starr
The Supreme Courts Game of Chicken with Trump | Joyce Vance & Dahlia Lithwick Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-17 | How is the Supreme Court emboldening President Trump’s continuing expansion of power? In an excerpt from an episode of the Insider podcast, Joyce Vance discusses the “appeasement theory” with Dahlia Lithwick, the Slate senior editor and host of the Amicus podcast. In the full episode, Joyce and Dahlia break down which cases to look out for in the Court’s upcoming term, how politics and culture wars are factoring into the Court’s decisions, and the dynamics between the nine justices.To listen to the full episode, become an Insider member: cafe.com/offer/insider
James Comey’s Daughter Takes on the DOJ | Joyce Vance & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-16 | Longtime federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has just sued the Department of Justice, challenging her dismissal in July as unlawful. She claims she was given no reason for her firing, which followed an exemplary 10-year career at the Southern District of New York. Comey was responsible for several high-profile prosecutions, including those of Ghislaine Maxwell, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ). Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, a known political nemesis of President Donald Trump, which Comey now argues is the real reason for her forced departure. In this live conversation, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance share their reactions to Comey’s lawsuit and break down the circumstances surrounding her firing.This conversation was hosted live on Substack: staytuned.substack.com
Maurene Comey Sues Trump DOJ Over Her Firing Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-15 | Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance react to the news of longtime federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit against the Department of Justice over her firing.
Is Gun Culture Changing In America? Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-15 | Adam Winkler, a constitutional scholar and expert on the Second Amendment joins Preet Bharara on a new episode of Stay Tuned with Preet to discuss gun violence in America. Along with John Feinblatt, the President of Everytown for Gun Safety, they discuss whether gun culture is changing for the better, whether legal reforms are making any progress, and whether the private sector can step up in the face of political deadlock.
What’s Missing in the Gun Debate Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-12 | John Feinblatt, the President of Everytown for Gun Safety, on what he believes is overlooked in conversations about gun reform: “The argument really needs to be about responsibility and that's I think where the American public actually agrees.”
Defending American Democracy Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-12 | Joyce Vance, co-host of the Insider podcast and Stay Tuned contributor, speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson. In the full conversation, they discuss the history and symbolism behind the name change of the Department of War and what it reveals. Plus, the influence of Nazi German political philosopher Carl Schmitt on many in Trump’s inner circle, including Peter Thiel, Curtis Yarvin, and Vice President J.D. Vance, the prospect of “soft secession” or “functional federalism,” the far right’s view of liberal democracy, and more.
Why America Is a Mess When It Comes to Gun Reform Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-11 | This conversation was recorded on Monday, Sept. 8 before the horrific and tragic killing of political activist Charlie Kirk.Gun violence is among the leading causes of death for children and teens in the United States. News of yet another mass shooting breaks almost weekly. And still, gun reform remains fiercely partisan. It is indeed a cultural flashpoint in a country that feels as divided and polarized as ever. On an episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, Preet is joined by John Feinblatt, the President of Everytown for Gun Safety, and Adam Winkler, a constitutional scholar and expert on the Second Amendment to discuss whether gun culture is changing for the better, whether legal reforms are making any progress, and whether the private sector can step up in the face of political deadlock. Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with an Insider membership: cafe.com/offer/insiderChapters0:06 - The Emotional Toll of Gun Violence0:47 - Navigating the Gun Debate 3:04 - From Sandy Hook to State-Level Action6:24 - The Federal Government's Inability to Act8:57 - Why Do Universal Background Checks Fail?14:45 - The Supreme Court's Surprising Gun Rulings19:28 - Felons, Firearms, and the Constitution23:18 - Gun Rights as a Culture War Issue36:27 - Public Safety and Industry Accountability42:33 - Evolution of Gun Culture
Why Trump Wants a Department of War | Heather Cox Richardson & Joyce Vance Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-09 | Joyce Vance, co-host of the Insider podcast and Stay Tuned contributor, speaks with historian @heathercoxrichardson about President Trump's executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the the Department of War. They discuss the history and symbolism behind the name change and what it reveals. Plus, the influence of Nazi German political philosopher Carl Schmitt on many in Trump’s inner circle, including Peter Thiel, Curtis Yarvin, and Vice President J.D. Vance, the prospect of “soft secession” or “functional federalism,” the far right’s view of liberal democracy, and more. This conversation was hosted live on Substack: staytuned.substack.comChapters: 0:00 - Why Rename to the Department of War?8:28 - The Philosophy of Friends and Enemies12:44 - Normalizing Autocracy and the Rise of Trump15:40 - The Roots of Political Polarization32:59 - Functional Federalism and State Power40:22 - The Ongoing Fight for Democracy
Why Supreme Court Decisions Feel Medieval Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-09 | On September 5, President Trump signed an Executive Order, “Restoring the United States Department of War,” seeking to rename the Department of Defense. Joyce Vance, co-host of the Insider podcast and Stay Tuned contributor, speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the history and symbolism behind the name change and what it reveals. Plus, the influence of Nazi German political philosopher Carl Schmitt on many in Trump’s inner circle, including Peter Thiel, Curtis Yarvin, and Vice President J.D. Vance, the prospect of “soft secession” or “functional federalism,” the far right’s view of liberal democracy, and more.
Should Alarm Everybody: Trumps Economic Agenda is an Impending Disaster Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-09-05 | What comes first, a prosperous economy or stable democratic institutions? Nobel Prize-winning economist and MIT professor Daron Acemoglu joins Preet Bharara on a new episode of Stay Tuned with Preet to discuss the economic stakes of shifting institutional norms in the U.S. He weighs in on President Trump’s decision to fire key personnel at the Federal Reserve and Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as the announcement that the government will take a roughly 10% equity stake in Intel. Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: cafe.com/offer/insiderChapters:0:00 - The Nobel Prize Experience3:50 - What is Socialism? A Modern Definition7:25 - Intel & The Putin Path12:58 - The Mafia Boss Presidency17:00 - Unchecked Presidential Power24:28 - The Erosion of Institutions41:22 - Why Isn't the Economy Crashing?44:20 - America's Relationship with China & India48:00 - Remaking Democracy for the Algorithmic Age53:19- The Problem with Billionaires
Trump Praises Putin: We Have A Real Warmth Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-25 | Trump’s recent meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have raised urgent questions about America’s role in global affairs and the future of the war in Ukraine. Atlantic staff writer and national security expert Tom Nichols joins Preet Bharara on an episode of Stay Tuned with Preet to break down the Trump-Putin summit and discuss Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent social media tactics and what effective opposition to Trump looks like.
Trumps FBI Raid of John Boltons Home: What It Means | Bob Bauer, Jack Goldsmith & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-22 | The FBI search of John Bolton’s home appears to be the latest flashpoint in Trump’s ever-widening use of executive power. What does this moment say about the balance of power in our democracy? In a live conversation, executive power experts Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel to President Obama, and Jack Goldsmith, former head of the Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush, joined Preet Bharara to explore the stakes: how Trump has stretched the boundaries of presidential authority, why it matters beyond any one case, and the dire consequences that follow. They also delve into the issue of emergency powers and whether it's time for the country to reconsider the president’s emergency authorities.Read more: staytuned.substack.com/p/fbi-raids-john-boltons-home-live?utm_source=youtube
Is the Modern Presidency Impossible? #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-22 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/fbi-raids-john-boltons-home-live?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=LcPLOrVczgQ#shorts #substack
Why MAGA Cheers Trump’s Gibberish Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-22 | Trump’s recent meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have raised urgent questions about America’s role in global affairs and the future of the war in Ukraine. Atlantic staff writer and national security expert Tom Nichols joins Preet Bharara on an episode of Stay Tuned with Preet to break down the Trump-Putin summit and discuss Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent social media tactics and what effective opposition to Trump looks like.
The F Your Feelings Crowd is Mad Over Newsoms Trump Trolling Tweets Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-22 | Trump’s red carpet rollout for Vladimir Putin was purely political theater. On the latest episode of Stay Tuned, Atlantic staff writer and national security expert Tom Nichols joins Preet Bharara to break down what really happened at the Trump-Putin summit, the history behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and whether Trump can—or even wants to—deliver peace. They also discuss Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s Trump trolling on social media.
Snowflakes? Newsoms Trump Trolling Sparks MAGA Meltdown Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-21 | Trump’s recent meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have raised urgent questions about America’s role in global affairs and the future of the war in Ukraine. On an episode of the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, Atlantic staff writer and national security expert Tom Nichols joins former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to break down what’s at stake: the fragility of Western unity, the history behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and whether Trump can—or even wants to—deliver peace. They also discuss Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent social media tactics and what effective opposition to Trump looks like.Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with an Insider membership: cafe.com/offer/insiderChapters:0:00 - The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit5:25 - Why the Summit Was a Victory for Putin11:13 - Trump's Contradictory Stance on War17:03 - Europe's Response to the Summit23:44 - Ukraine's Broken Nuclear Promise30:43 - Trump and the Political Power of the Present38:00 - The Civilian vs. Military Power44:56 - Gavin Newsom's Trump Parodies
Why Is Everyone Willingly Giving Up Power to Trump? | Martha Minow & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-15 | Should the law be more forgiving? On an episode of the Stay Tuned podcast, former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is joined by former dean of Harvard Law School, Martha Minow, for a wide-ranging conversation on what justice means today—inside and beyond the courtroom. They discuss the erosion of public trust in the legal system, the dangers of outcome-driven thinking, and why Minow believes we can’t “achieve” justice. Plus, they explore how self-interest in the Trump era has eroded our institutions, from the Supreme Court to Congress.You can listen to more episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, anywhere you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/X6t_tytBMake sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: cafe.com/insiderChapters: 00:00 - What Justice Means Today8:25 - The Distorting Effect of High Profile Cases (Epstein)12:38 - Giving Up Power to Trump 13:28 - The Judiciary and Executive: Barrett’s “Not Our Problem”16:01 - Congress and the Abdication of Power24:58 - Forgiveness and the Law 29:37 - Victims’ Role in the Legal System38:15 - Beyond Justice: Rais Bhuiyan Story
The Framers: How did we go so wrong? Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-15 | Martha Minow, former dean of Harvard Law School, in conversation with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast. She explains how the Constitution wasn’t built for today’s politics. In the full episode, they discuss the justice system, limits of the law and when the law should be more forgiving.
Epstein Scandal Buried As MAGA Falls for Trumps DC Power Grab Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-14 | Will MAGA fall for President Trump’s distractions? The latest political firestorm stems from Trump’s decision to take control of the Washington, D.C. police department. But, as Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discussed in a livestream on Substack, this move might just be a diversion tactic to shift attention away from the blowback against the Trump administration related to Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier in the week, a federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to unseal grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell case. Plus, Preet and Joyce discuss the latest in the California case challenging Trump’s federalization of the state National Guard.Read more and follow Stay Tuned on Substack: staytuned.substack.com/p/trump-distracts-maga-from-epstein
Joe Kennedy Spills What He Really Thinks of RFK Jr Supporting Trump Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-07 | Joe Kennedy III is trying to rebuild Democratic power from the ground up—in places where the party has long been written off. The former Massachusetts congressman joins Preet to talk about his work with the Groundwork Project, an organization supporting grassroots organizing in rural America. They discuss what it means to do politics outside the spotlight, his disagreements with his uncle RFK Jr., and how Kennedy is navigating legacy, loss, and the long game of building trust where Democrats have stopped showing up.Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: cafe.com/offer/insiderChapters:00:00 - The Democratic Party's Failings04:51 - Messaging, Credibility, and the Affordability Issue08:54 - The Condescension Problem and the "Patch Adams" Approach12:55 - The Groundwork Project: Building Local Power in Red States20:27 - Human Principles, Political Polarization, and the Role of Common Sense27:00 - The Blue State "Givers" vs. Red State "Takers" 34:49 - Groundwork's Goals and the Vision for a Functioning Democracy37:02 - The Future of Energy and the Unbeatable Laws of Physics40:48 - Reflections on Congress and the Importance of Camaraderie45:13 - The RFK Jr. Family Split and the Price of Political Choices
Hes Scared? All The Ways Trump Is Trying to Hide His Corruption | Ruth Ben-Ghiat & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-06 | Is President Trump modeling his presidency after autocrats like Presidents Xi and Putin? How can one tell when a country is slipping into an autocracy? What do we know about the public embrace of authoritarianism? This afternoon, I spoke with Ruth Ben-Ghiat. She is a historian and political commentator who frequently writes about fascism, authoritarianism, and propaganda and is the author of the Substack newsletter, Lucid, where she covers threats to democracy.staytuned.substack.com/p/trumps-favorite-autocrats-live-recording
Epstein Drama Reveals Trump DOJ Compromised | Panel of Former DOJ Officials Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-08-01 | Donald Trump and the Justice Department are at the center of bipartisan furor over the case files of Jeffrey Epstein and the administration’s about-face on publicly releasing them. Preet is joined by former Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah, former Assistant US Attorney Elie Honig, and lawyer and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa to discuss what’s potentially unfolding behind closed doors at the Justice Department. They also break down the ongoing legal proceedings involving Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislane Maxwell, who just met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: bit.ly/CAFEInsiderChapters:00:00 - Ghislaine Maxwell's Conviction and Sentence04:35 - The Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal and a "Circuit Split"09:22 - The 2008 Epstein Deal12:25 - Alex Acosta & The Non-Prosecution Agreement17:37 - Why Ghislaine Maxwell Did Not Cooperate27:01 - The Firing of Maurene Comey32:27 - Political Motivations Behind DOJ's Actions34:09 - The Charade of Transparency: Grand Jury Material and Other Disclosures40:19 - What Was Going on in Attorney General Pam Bondi's Head?44:59 - Donald Trump's Contradictory Statements
MAGA Is Losing Its Patience with Trump Over Epstein Files | Rick Wilson & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-30 | Preet Bharara spoke with political commentator Rick Wilson about Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and whether President Trump will pardon her. Plus, how should Democrats take advantage of the rift between Trump’s base?staytuned.substack.com/p/will-epstein-legal-drama-be-the-end?utm_source=youtube
Trumps DOJ Has SUSPICIOUS Meetup w/ Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Epstein Legal Drama Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-30 | Deputy AG Todd Blanche met with Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. How unusual is that and where does this development fit within the ongoing Epstein files saga? This is an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, where Preet Bharara is joined by Lawfare editor-in-chief Ben Wittes, while Joyce is out. For more from their conversation, sign up for a CAFE Insider membership by heading to cafe.com/insider or https://staytuned.substack.com.
Trust Is Gone! Why We Need a Rotten Tomatoes for Politics | Jessica Yellin & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-25 | Preet Bharara spoke with Jessica Yellin, former CNN chief White House correspondent and author of the Substack newsletter News Not Noise, about what and who to trust when reading the news. Plus, how do we ensure AI chatbots are providing accurate information? We also touch on some of the legal headlines of the week, including the latest in legal challenges to Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and Ghislaine Maxwell’s meetings with DOJ leadership.staytuned.substack.com/p/are-you-sure-live-recording-of-jessica?utm_source=youtube
Barry Diller Opens Up About Sexuality, Conflict, and Trusting His Instinct Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-24 | Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: bit.ly/CAFEInsiderMedia executive Barry Diller, one of the industry's most successful moguls, is behind some of America’s most popular films and TV shows, from Home Alone to The Simpsons to Roots. He’s now the chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group. Diller’s new memoir, Who Knew, is a candid account of his family, his career, and his sexuality – long a source of public speculation and debate. He joins Preet to talk about what it was like to bare his soul, how Hollywood died when the “tech overlords” took over, and why he thinks conflict is essential. You can listen to more episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, anywhere you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/X6t_tytBChapters:00:00 - The Personal Side of Barry Diller's Memoir03:12 - Childhood Revelations04:50 - The Therapeutic Process of Writing08:34 - From Hollywood to the Internet10:45 - Navigating Diller’s Sexuality 12:08 - Adversity as a Tool for Success17:16 - The Unexpected Journey of Marriage to Diane von Furstenberg19:10 - Confidence, Insecurities, and Compartmentalization25:10 - Seduction, Spark, and Temperament in Business28:40 - The Value of Instinct Over Data32:48 - Greenlighting Iconic Projects, like "Roots"36:36 - The State of Creativity and "The End of Hollywood"44:00 - The Serendipity of Home Shopping Network and a Unified Field Theory46:30 - Innate Qualities vs. Developed Skills: The Power of Curiosity and Naiveté
MAGA Furious With Trump & DOJ After Epstein Debacle | Jim Acosta & Elie Honig Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-16 | Stay Tuned contributor Elie Honig joined former CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta on his show, The Jim Acosta Show, live on Substack. They discussed the blowback against Attorney General Pam Bondi following DOJ’s disclosure that Jeffrey Epstein didn’t have a “client list” and wasn’t murdered, and the decision not to publicly release Epstein’s records. Plus, might Ghislaine Maxwell cooperate with prosecutors now?They also previewed Elie’s forthcoming book, "When You Come at the King – Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump," which is available for presale now.Subscribe to Stay Tuned on Substack at https://staytuned.substack.com.
The Threat of AI Is Surging Under Trump | Nita Farahany & Joyce Vance Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-15 | Nita Farahany, a professor of law and philosophy at Duke Law School and a leading expert on the ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies, joins Joyce Vance on a new episode of the Insider podcast. They discuss how the U.S. is falling behind in putting proper safeguards in place for AI, and what Congress must do to keep pace with the growing risks. For more from their conversation, sign up for a CAFE Insider membership by heading to cafe.com/insider or https://staytuned.substack.com.
Ukraine, Trump, and The Limits of Power: A Candid Analysis #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-11 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/how-to-fight-political-complacency?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=g1kBXTekHDo#shorts #substack
Corruption: The Buck Stops at Trump’s Bank Account #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-11 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/how-to-fight-political-complacency?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=g1kBXTekHDo#shorts #substack
Every Minute is Watergate Under Trump — Live recording of Garry Kasparov & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-11 | Preet spoke to Russian chess grandmaster and outspoken political advocate Garry Kasparov about complacency and corruption in American politics and the inevitability of a figure like Donald Trump. They talked about Attorney General Pam Bondi and the weaponization of the DOJ, the comparison between ICE and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s paramilitary police force, and Trump’s current posture on Ukraine.staytuned.substack.com/p/how-to-fight-political-complacency?utm_source=youtube
America Doesnt Care About Whats Real Anymore | Anne Applebaum & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-10 | Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: bit.ly/CAFEInsiderIf Trumpism is a reaction to an earlier era of politics, what will be the reaction to the reaction? Preet is joined by Anne Applebaum, a staff writer at The Atlantic, to examine today’s broader political landscape. From the passage of the Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill,” to the administration’s controversial immigration policies, they explore what is straining our democratic institutions and what could help restore them. You can listen to more episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, anywhere you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/X6t_tytBChapters:00:00 - Twilight of Democracy: An Update01:01 - The Return of Trump: A Post-2020 Analysis04:34 - Who is at Fault? Voters, Biden, or the System?10:44 - Cultural Shifts and the Changing Nature of Politics17:48 - Social Media, Extremism, and Global Political Patterns21:20 - Fear vs. Hope in Political Messaging25:33 - The Singular Nature of Trump and the Future of Autocratic Movements29:49 - Disinformation, Skepticism, and Credulousness37:27 - Does Reality Matter? The Impact of Disinformation on Governance44:27 - The Recoverability of Alliances and the Future of the American Image
SCOTUS: Judges Cant block Trump Nationwide Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-04 | Make sense of the week’s biggest headlines with a CAFE Insider membership: bit.ly/CAFEInsiderThe Supreme Court just wrapped its term, handing down many consequential decisions, including in the birthright citizenship case which significantly limited the ability of lower court judges to check the president’s power. Preet is joined by professors and Supreme Court experts Trevor Morrison, Melissa Murray, and Jack Goldsmith to discuss the implications of that decision, and other emerging themes from this Supreme Court. Post you questions in the comments and they may be answered in future episodes.You can listen to more episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, anywhere you get your podcasts: link.chtbl.com/X6t_tytBChapters:00:00 - Teaching Constitutional Law After the Latest Term06:01 - Understanding Trump v. CASA & Universal Injunctions08:47 - Why This Case Now?15:00 - The "Sky is Falling" Argument from the Left18:38 - Judicial Restraint vs. Judicial Imperialism28:27 - The Court's Institutional Power38:00 - The Court's Power and Executive Obedience48:47 - Other Consequential Cases: Medina v. Planned Parenthood56:06 - Assessing Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Jurisprudence
Did SDNY Prosecutors Fumble the Diddy Case? — Live Recording of Elie Honig & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-02 | Preet and Elie speak in response to the breaking news that a verdict was reached in the federal sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. They discuss the various crimes at issue, including whether prosecutors “overcharged” the case, the ostensibly winning defense strategy, and likely issues on appeal. Subscribe at staytuned.substack.com.staytuned.substack.com/p/did-sdny-prosecutors-fumble-the-diddy?utm_source=youtube
A Bold Defense Strategy: Admitting Fault but Contesting Charges #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-02 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/did-sdny-prosecutors-fumble-the-diddy?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=MSwhKwF57Gc#shorts #substack
The Defenses Piling On Argument and Public Perception #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-02 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/did-sdny-prosecutors-fumble-the-diddy?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=MSwhKwF57Gc#shorts #substack
Debunking Co-Equal Branches and Checks & Balances #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-01 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/how-the-nationwide-injunctions-decision?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=qcbg8AKkjbI#shorts #substack
Determining Judgment and Morality in Federal Prosecutor Interviews #substack #shorts Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-01 | This is a clip from staytuned.substack.com/p/how-the-nationwide-injunctions-decision?utm_source=youtube_shortsSee the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=qcbg8AKkjbI#shorts #substack
How the Nationwide Injunctions Decision Will Impact Voting Rights | Marc Elias & Preet Bharara Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara 2025-07-01 | Preet was joined today by Marc Elias, the elections lawyer, voting rights expert, and founder of Democracy Docket. They discussed the Trump administration’s latest appeal in its case against law firm Perkins Coie, and the state of Trump’s attacks on law firms and universities. They also talked about how the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA restricting the use of nationwide injunctions might impact voting rights. staytuned.substack.com/p/how-the-nationwide-injunctions-decision?utm_source=youtube
