Best Bharara Podcasts (2025)

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Preet Bharara: Canaries, Coal Mines & Batshit Crazies 1:06:11

19d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

John is joined by Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and current host of the podcast Stay Tuned With Preet, for the first of two back-to-back episodes on the pitched battle playing out in the federal courts over Donald Trump’s agenda. One of the most prodigious federal prosecutors of the modern era, Bharara ex…

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Martin’s Mischief & Trump’s Wrath 11:13

8h ago11:13

11:13

Has interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin violated lawyer ethics rules? And could the allegations against Martin impact his chances of Senate confirmation for the permanent role? In an excerpt from the Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the allegations against Martin in Senate Democrats’ misconduct complaint submitted to the D…

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Martin’s Mischief & Trump’s Wrath 46:21

8h ago46:21

46:21

On the CAFE Insider docket: – How President Trump’s comments about Elon Musk’s role at DOGE might impact lawsuits challenging the department’s actions; – The misconduct complaint filed with the D.C. Bar by Senate Democrats accusing interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin of violating lawyer ethics rules; and – Trump’s executive order targeting prestig…

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Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk 19:39

9h ago19:39

19:39

Elon Musk’s politics have eroded Tesla’s appeal among some core buyers of electric vehicles. Some customers have started getting rid of their Teslas, and the company’s sales are down worldwide. Meanwhile, Musk is looking at new ways to expand Tesla’s business. WSJ’s Becky Peterson explains how Tesla’s fortunes are falling as Musk rises in Trump wor…

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The Collapse of Walgreens 19:36

1d ago19:36

19:36

Not much has gone right for Walgreens. Facing tough headwinds, the brand has been playing catch up to other U.S. pharmacy retailers for years. WSJ’s Joseph Walker on what went wrong for Walgreens and the private equity deal that could sell the company for parts. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: - Walgreens Goes From $100 Bill…

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How Patriots Fight Back Against Presidents (with Corey Brettschneider) 59:47

2d ago59:47

59:47

American democracy has never been a given—it has been tested, strained, and at times, nearly broken. Some of the greatest threats have come not from foreign adversaries but from within—from presidents who sought to expand their power beyond constitutional limits. In his new book, The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy …

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M. Gessen: What Putin Wants (Beyond Making Trump His Bitch) 1:12:56

2d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

John is joined by New York Times opinion columnist M. Gessen to discuss Donald Trump’s affinity for Vladimir Putin and what it means for Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, and the whole of Europe. Gessen, winner of the 2017 National Book Award for The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia, contends it’s now crystal clear that the U.S. h…

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 54:59

3d ago54:59

54:59

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariff threats rattle allies and adversaries alike, plus, the latest on the administration's immigration crackdown. The administration hopes the tariffs will pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S. We ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if it'…

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The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps 18:31

4d ago18:31

18:31

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again movement is leading an effort to stop people from spending food stamps on soda. WSJ’s Laura Cooper explains how one state is leading the charge and how beverage companies are pushing back. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: -RFK Jr. And His Allies Target Trump’s Beloved Soda Fur…

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Trump 2.0: ‘Just Getting Started’ 26:33

5d ago26:33

26:33

President Trump delivered a celebratory speech to Congress, declaring that he had swiftly notched several wins for the American people. WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia joins Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball to discuss the roadmap Trump laid out and what it means for the next few years. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Listening: -The Trade War Wi…

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Robert Reich: Donald Trump’s Stagflation Nation & Why Dems Can’t Play Possum 1:18:16

5d ago1:18:16

1:18:16

John is joined by former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to discuss Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress and his already beleaguered economic agenda. Reich argues that Trump’s speech was most striking for its lack of focus on the concerns (notably, the high cost of living) most responsible for his reelection; his administration's policies (incl…

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The Botched Software Update That Cost $600 Million 21:07

5d ago21:07

21:07

Sonos, the high-end speaker company, continues to reel from its disastrous app update last May. The company lost revenue and approximately $600 million in market capitalization. Then came the layoffs and a CEO exit. WSJ’s Ben Cohen explains. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Listening: - The Glitch That Crashed Millions of Computers - …

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Bonus: Language in This New Trump Era (with Frank Bruni, Joanne Freeman, & Jonah Goldberg) 6:30

6d ago6:30

6:30

In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Yale history professor Joanne Freeman, columnist Frank Bruni, and political commentator Jonah Goldberg join me to discuss the use of language in the Trump era. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at [email protected], or call…

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The Bullshitter in Chief: SOTU Edition (with Frank Bruni, Joanne Freeman, & Jonah Goldberg) 1:17:39

6d ago1:17:39

1:17:39

President Trump just delivered the longest address to Congress in recent history. What did we learn? Preet is joined by Yale history professor Joanne Freeman, columnist Frank Bruni, and political commentator Jonah Goldberg to discuss the actual state of our union. Plus, what exactly is the “unitary executive theory”? You can now watch this episode!…

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The Trade War With China Is On 19:49

6d ago19:49

19:49

In the last month, the Trump Administration has levied 20% tariffs on imports from China. We speak to the CEO of an American home goods company about the impact of the trade war. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains how it’s already affecting manufacturers and the economy in China. See The Journal live! Take our survey! Further Reading: - The Tariff Pain Is …

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DOGE Legal Drama 8:15

7d ago8:15

8:15

In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance break down the legal challenges to DOGE’s controversial initiatives. Should DOGE’s actions be suspended while litigation continues? And how have federal judges questioned Elon Musk’s official role in DOGE? In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss: – The resignation of Ne…

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DOGE Legal Drama 41:35

7d ago41:35

41:35

On the CAFE Insider docket: – The resignation of New York’s top FBI official after he resisted President Trump’s effort to purge his office; – DOJ’s pushback against the interim D.C. U.S. Attorney’s reported efforts to open an investigation into comments made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Supreme Court justices; – Legal challenges to DOGE’s contro…

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Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry 21:16

7d ago21:16

21:16

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada took effect first thing Tuesday. The American auto industry will be hit hard by these tariffs since many parts and materials come from Mexico and Canada. WSJ’s Mike Colias and a U.S. a uto parts supplier talk about the impact of the tariffs. Further Listening: -Trump’s Tariff Whiplash -H…

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The Killing Spree Tied to a Silicon Valley Intellectual Movement 20:37

8d ago20:37

20:37

The Zizians, a cult-like group of militant vegans, has been connected to six killings across the country. The violence has sent shockwaves throughout Silicon Valley. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson explains how the Zizians splintered from a Bay Area intellectual movement concerned with AI safety. Further Reading: -A Silicon Valley Intellectual Society Kicked T…

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SCOTUS & the Prison Pipeline (with Rachel Barkow) 39:28

9d ago39:28

39:28

Did the Supreme Court lay the legal foundation for mass incarceration? CAFE Contributor & NYU criminal law professor Rachel Barkow joins Preet to discuss this very question which she explores in her new book, Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration. You can now watch portions of our episodes …

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Marty Baron: Why Bezos Is Debasing the Post & Bending Both Knees to Trump 1:15:16

9d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

John is joined by Marty Baron to discuss the changes being wrought by Jeff Bezos at the Washington Post, where Baron served as executive editor from 2013 to 2021, and how the Fourth Estate is faring in the Trump 2.0 era. Baron explains his reaction (disgust, shock, fury) to Bezos's recent ban on opinions at odds with his own from the Post's op-ed p…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner 54:57

10d ago54:57

54:57

This week on Face the Nation, the latest on the fallout following Friday's Oval Office brawl. The debacle seen, and heard, around the world as the meeting was meant to solidify an alliance between the U.S. and Ukraine, but instead melted down into a shouting match featuring President Trump and Vice President Vance versus Ukrainian President Volodym…

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Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy 19:58

11d ago19:58

19:58

In the first few minutes of the Trump presidency, Elon Musk’s programmers made a surprise incursion into a key personnel agency. Since then, DOGE programmers operating in the shadows have burrowed into systems across the government, resulting in thousands of layoffs. WSJ’s Scott Patterson explains how DOGE has entered vast parts of the federal bure…

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Trump 2.0: A Big, Beautiful Bill 27:42

12d ago27:42

27:42

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution this week that serves as a first draft of the “big, beautiful bill” President Trump has been seeking. WSJ’s Siobhan Hughes joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss how Congress is working with Trump. Plus, we take a look at what impact recent rulings from the judicial…

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Michael McFaul: Whose Side Are We On? 1:17:11

12d ago1:17:11

1:17:11

John is joined by Michael McFaul, director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford and former U.S. ambassador to Russia, to discuss Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. McFaul explains why the rare earth minerals deal between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky amounts to an act of pure extortion by A…

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