Stay Tuned with Preet

On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned, "Gunning for the 2nd Amendment?," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about: -- Obstruction of justice and whether unlawful underlying conduct is necessary to bring a case -- The ICE raids that have resulted in the arrests of hundreds of undocumented workers, but no charges against the businesses -- Attorney-client privilege, and whether it survives the death of a client -- Going to law school and changing careers Michael Waldman, the President of the Brennan Center at NYU Law School, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the Second Amendment, gun control, voting rights, and the craft of speechwriting. [Interview begins 13 minutes into the episode] Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community. You can listen to today’s episode on the player of your choice or here. To receive episode references and supplemental materials show notes, sign up at cafe.com/preet. We'll deliver them right to your inbox. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "The Death of Jeffrey Epstein," co-hosts Preet and Anne discuss the conspiracy theories about the apparent suicide of the disgraced financier. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: EPSTEIN’S DEATH Federal Bureau of Prisons Suicide Prevention Manual, bop.gov, 4/5/07 Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Death of Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19 Statement of Manhattan U.S. Attorney on the Death of Defendant Jeffrey Epstein, justice.gov, 8/10/19 Statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Jeffrey Epstein’s death, Twitter, 8/10/19 “Before Jail Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Was Left Alone and Not Closely Monitored,” NYT, 8/11/19 “‘We need answers. Lots of them.’ What’s known and what’s next after Jeffrey Epstein’s death,” Washington Post, 8/11/19 “Unsealed documents show allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle,” CNN, 8/11/19 Some of the unsealed documents in a lawsuit brought by Epstein’s alleged victim, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, against Ghislaine Maxwell: here and here “A Horrifying Death in a Horrifying Jail,” Slate, 8/10/19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Guns, Brexit, and Refugees," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about: -- What laws can be passed to help end America’s gun violence problem -- The Supreme Court’s seminal Second Amendment decision in District of Columbia v. Heller -- Whether proof of an underlying crime is needed to bring an obstruction of justice case -- Foreign policy considerations in prosecutions of foreigners in the U.S. David Miliband, the former British Secretary of State and the president of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boris Johnson's election as the U.K.’s Prime Minister, Brexit, and the IRC’s work on behalf of refugees and displaced persons. [Interview begins 11 minutes into the episode] Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community. Sign up to receive free references and supplemental materials for Stay Tuned episodes, a weekly newsletter, and updates from Preet.  As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ending Gun Violence," co-hosts Preet and Anne discuss what can be done in response to the mass shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 18 U.S. Code § 2331(5): Definition of “Domestic Terrorism”  “How the USA Patriot Act Redefines Domestic Terrorism,” ACLU Overview of “Open Carry” Laws, The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence “Gunman killed sister, eight others in second deadly U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019 “Massacre at a Crowded Walmart in Texas Leaves 20 Dead,” NYT, 8/3/2019 “’How do you stop these people?’: Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric looms over El Paso massacre,” Washington Post, 8/4/2019 “It’s Time for Congress to Make Domestic Terrorism a Federal Crime,” Lawfare, Mary McCord, 12/5/2018 Transcript of “Stay Tuned with Preet” interview with gun control advocate Shannon Watts, March 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stay Tuned, "CIA Spies & Gadgets," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about: -- How the El Chapo case ended up with the federal prosecutors in Brooklyn -- The limits, if any, on indicting a sitting President -- Why grand jury materials are kept secret -- The role of congressional staffers during hearings -- Rep. John Ratcliffe’s qualifications for the role of Director of National Intelligence Michael Morell, a 33-year veteran of the CIA who served as the agency’s Deputy Director and twice as its Acting Director, joins Preet for a wide-ranging conversation about the intelligence craft, recruiting spies, being with President Bush on 9/11, and more. Morell is currently a National Security Contributor for CBS News and host of the podcast, “Intelligence Matters.” [Interview begins 17 minutes into the episode] Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community. Sign up to receive free references and supplemental materials for Stay Tuned episodes, a weekly newsletter, and updates from Preet.  As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mueller Testimony Aftermath," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss Russian interference in the 2020 election and the forthcoming nomination of Texas Representative John Ratcliffe to replace Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS “Report on the Russian Active Measures Campaigns and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election,” Volume 1, Senate Intelligence Committee, 7/25/19 Preet’s tweet about Trump & Putin’s discussion to form an “impenetrable Cyber Security unit” in 2017, 7/28/19 “Mitch McConnell blocks election security legislation,” CBS News, 7/26/19 “Russians probably targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate panel’s report says,” Washington Post, 7/25/19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special episode of Stay Tuned covers former Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on Wednesday, July 24th. Anne Milgram, former Attorney General of New Jersey and co-host of the CAFE Insider podcast, joins Preet to break down Mueller’s seven-hour testimony, the major takeaways, and Congress’ next steps. Bonus analysis is available for members of CAFE Insider. To join the Insider community, head to cafe.com/insider. Sign up to receive free references and supplemental materials for Stay Tuned episodes, a weekly newsletter, and updates from Preet.  Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Mueller Time, At Last" co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram preview Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s upcoming public testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees. Plus, a moment to honor the legacy of Robert Morgenthau, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the longest-serving Manhattan District Attorney. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stay Tuned, "Epstein's Lawyers & Leaving the GOP," host Preet Bharara answers your questions about: -- The extent to which the Attorney General has control over federal prosecutors serving in the United States Attorney offices across the country -- The idea that Alex Acosta, as a sitting U.S. Attorney in Miami, was intimidated by Jeffrey Epstein’s “hot shot” lawyers -- How people come to be appointed as federal judges -- Advice on taking the bar exam George Will, nationally syndicated, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist for the Washington Post and author of The Conservative Sensibility, joins Preet for a wide-ranging discussion about his craft, the current political moment, and how the Republican Party has lost its way under Trump. Bonus clips from the interview are available for members of the CAFE Insider community Sign up to receive free references and supplemental materials for Stay Tuned episodes, a weekly newsletter, and updates from Preet.  Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram address reporting that Jeffrey Epstein was an intelligence asset and assess a proposal by Epstein's lawyers that he should be released pending trial into his home where he'd create, at his own cost, what would essentially be a private jail.  To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS  “Labor Secretary Acosta News Conference,” C-SPAN, 7/10/19 United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the government’s bail memorandum United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, the defense’s bail memorandum Dual and successive prosecution policy (“petite policy”), Justice Manual, 9-2.031 Equal Protection, Legal Information Institute   “To Avoid Jail Before Trial, Epstein Offers Up His Mansion and Jet for Bail,” New York Times, 7/11/19 “Epstein Paid $350,000 to Possible Witnesses Against Him, Prosecutors Say,” New York Times, 7/12/19 “Jeffrey Epstein Is Indicted on Sex Charges as Discovery of Nude Photos Is Disclosed,” New York Times, 7/8/19 “Jeffrey Epstein’s Sick Story Played Out for Years in Plain Sight,” Daily Beast, 7/9/19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices