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Judge dismisses cases against Jim Comey and Letitia James. @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social share their reactions and explain why it marks a win for the rule of law.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Judge dismisses cases against Jim Comey and Letitia James. @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social share their reactions and explain why it marks a win for the rule of law.
Watch: youtu.be/ePZ9zhTon-4
Watch: youtu.be/ePZ9zhTon-4
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer reflect on the three dimensional nature of leaders like MBS and the corruption scandal coming out of Zelensky’s office in the third episode of The Long Game podcast.
Episode out now. Listen:
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What Happens When Washington Smells Weakness
Listen to the third episode of The Long Game podcast with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer reflect on the three dimensional nature of leaders like MBS and the corruption scandal coming out of Zelensky’s office in the third episode of The Long Game podcast.
Episode out now. Listen:
Episode out now. Listen:
This week on Stay Tuned, @preetbharara.bsky.social is joined by former national security advisors Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to unpack the escalating situation in Venezuela. Listen:
Are we Sleep Walking into a War with Venezuela (with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer)
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November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This week on Stay Tuned, @preetbharara.bsky.social is joined by former national security advisors Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to unpack the escalating situation in Venezuela. Listen:
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The Epstein files are exposing cracks in MAGA. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with Trump over the files on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider: cafe.visitlink.me/BHXGN2
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The Epstein files are exposing cracks in MAGA. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with Trump over the files on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider: cafe.visitlink.me/BHXGN2
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss the fight over the release of the Epstein files and government misconduct in the Comey case. Listen:
The Epstein Files Fight
Listen now | Why did Trump press the DOJ to investigate Democrats’ Epstein ties—while avoiding similar scrutiny of himself and his allies?
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November 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss the fight over the release of the Epstein files and government misconduct in the Comey case. Listen:
The latest on Substack from @mimirocah1.bsky.social:
"This was not 'merely' a directive to investigate political opponents (Democrats), but a (not so subtle) implicit warning to ignore Trump’s involvement."
"This was not 'merely' a directive to investigate political opponents (Democrats), but a (not so subtle) implicit warning to ignore Trump’s involvement."
Trump’s DOJ Is Looking Everywhere but at Him
Trump’s latest "ask" turns the Epstein probe into a shield
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The latest on Substack from @mimirocah1.bsky.social:
"This was not 'merely' a directive to investigate political opponents (Democrats), but a (not so subtle) implicit warning to ignore Trump’s involvement."
"This was not 'merely' a directive to investigate political opponents (Democrats), but a (not so subtle) implicit warning to ignore Trump’s involvement."
One of the few remaining checks on Trump's overreach comes from the most humble of sources — the jury box.
When Juries Push Back
All across the country, juries are rejecting prosecutorial overreach
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November 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
One of the few remaining checks on Trump's overreach comes from the most humble of sources — the jury box.
The latest from @joycewhitevance.bsky.social on Substack:
In Defense of Federalism
Federal judge rules Trump "exceeded the President’s authority" in deploying National Guard to Portland
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November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss Supreme Court oral arguments over Trump’s tariffs, a “grand conspiracy” against Trump led by a Florida US Attorney, and DOJ’s response to Comey’s motions to dismiss.
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Tariffs and Presidential Power
Will the Supreme Court expand presidential powers once again?
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss Supreme Court oral arguments over Trump’s tariffs, a “grand conspiracy” against Trump led by a Florida US Attorney, and DOJ’s response to Comey’s motions to dismiss.
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Can Trump use emergency powers to impose tariffs? @preetbharara.bsky.social and I break down the oral arguments before SCOTUS on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider: cafe.visitlink.me/c9VxPG
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Can Trump use emergency powers to impose tariffs? @preetbharara.bsky.social and I break down the oral arguments before SCOTUS on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider: cafe.visitlink.me/c9VxPG
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While all defendants are presumed, innocent, the Halloween takedown of the alleged terror plot in Detroit was the only responsible thing to do. My thoughts in Cafe.com. 
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Acting Left of Boom In Detroit
Kash Patel’s announcement on Halloween that the FBI had taken down a terror plot near Detroit made me skeptical — but sometimes, even he gets it right.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
While all defendants are presumed, innocent, the Halloween takedown of the alleged terror plot in Detroit was the only responsible thing to do. My thoughts in Cafe.com. 
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Based on the justices’ questioning this week, Trump should prepare for an unwelcome result from the Court.
Trump Tariffs Teetering on Extinction
Trump should prepare for an unwelcome result from the Court
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November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Based on the justices’ questioning this week, Trump should prepare for an unwelcome result from the Court.
Vanquishing Justice at DOJ. Investigative reporters @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join @preetbharara.bsky.social to discuss their new book, “Injustice,” on a new episode of Stay Tuned.
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Vanquishing Justice at DOJ (with Carol Leonnig & Aaron Davis)
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November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Vanquishing Justice at DOJ. Investigative reporters @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join @preetbharara.bsky.social to discuss their new book, “Injustice,” on a new episode of Stay Tuned.
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On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss Trump’s appeal of his criminal conviction in NY, Biden’s use of autopen for pardons, and National Guard cases moving toward SCOTUS.
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The Trump Doctrine of Retribution
Listen now | Can the Trump administration invalidate pardons issued by Biden?
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November 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social & @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss Trump’s appeal of his criminal conviction in NY, Biden’s use of autopen for pardons, and National Guard cases moving toward SCOTUS.
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Introducing The Long Game, a new national security podcast hosted by former top White House advisers Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer.
🎧 New episodes drop every Friday starting November 7.
🎧 New episodes drop every Friday starting November 7.
The Long Game with Jake Sullivan & Jon Finer
A new weekly national security podcast
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November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Introducing The Long Game, a new national security podcast hosted by former top White House advisers Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer.
🎧 New episodes drop every Friday starting November 7.
🎧 New episodes drop every Friday starting November 7.
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, legal analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joins @preetbharara.bsky.social to discuss the US airstrikes near Venezuela, Trump’s lawsuit against DOJ, & the latest on National Guard deployments.
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Trump Admin Ramps Up Airstrikes
Are the U.S. airstrikes against alleged drug traffickers aboard vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific legal?
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October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On a new episode of the Insider podcast, legal analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joins @preetbharara.bsky.social to discuss the US airstrikes near Venezuela, Trump’s lawsuit against DOJ, & the latest on National Guard deployments.
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How Democrats can turn Trump’s tough-on-crime messaging against him.
The Tough-on-Crime Playbook for Democrats
Donald Trump drew from an old playbook in the 2024 presidential campaign, running tough-on-crime ads and giving speeches in which he promised to “crush violent crime” while vowing greater respect for ...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
How Democrats can turn Trump’s tough-on-crime messaging against him.
On this week's episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss former FBI Director Jim Comey’s motions to dismiss his criminal charges & former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s 18-count indictment.
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The Vindictiveness of Donald John Trump
Listen now | Was Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia unlawful?
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October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
On this week's episode of the Insider podcast, @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social discuss former FBI Director Jim Comey’s motions to dismiss his criminal charges & former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s 18-count indictment.
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Some of the basics of criminal law that will come to play in the Comey & other Trump revenge prosecutions: Meet Mr. Brady & Mr. Giglio. cafe.com/notes-from-c...
Meet Mr. Brady and Mr. Giglio
These two Supreme Court cases form the foundation of a dual guarantee in criminal law: defendants’ right to exculpatory evidence and to information bearing on witness credibility.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some of the basics of criminal law that will come to play in the Comey & other Trump revenge prosecutions: Meet Mr. Brady & Mr. Giglio. cafe.com/notes-from-c...
Happening tomorrow: See @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social live!
Join them for a special conversation about Joyce's new book, "Giving Up Is Unforgivable," and live taping of Stay Tuned. Get tickets:
Join them for a special conversation about Joyce's new book, "Giving Up Is Unforgivable," and live taping of Stay Tuned. Get tickets:
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October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Happening tomorrow: See @preetbharara.bsky.social and @joycewhitevance.bsky.social live!
Join them for a special conversation about Joyce's new book, "Giving Up Is Unforgivable," and live taping of Stay Tuned. Get tickets:
Join them for a special conversation about Joyce's new book, "Giving Up Is Unforgivable," and live taping of Stay Tuned. Get tickets:
A new episode of the Stay Tuned podcast is out now. Listen:
Peace in the Middle East? (with Dan Senor)
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October 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A new episode of the Stay Tuned podcast is out now. Listen:
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Satire is a powerful way to combat disinformation and authoritarianism. My thoughts in Stay Tuned Substack.
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One of the most powerful weapons against an authoritarian is humor. @Barb McQuade breaks down the power of satire:
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October 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Satire is a powerful way to combat disinformation and authoritarianism. My thoughts in Stay Tuned Substack.
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A Colorado therapist is arguing the state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her right to free speech and free exercise of religion.
Here's what to know:
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Case Brief: Will SCOTUS Reject “Conversion Therapy” Ban? Chiles v. Salazar
Does Colorado’s prohibition on “conversion therapy” violate therapists’ First Amendment rights?
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October 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A Colorado therapist is arguing the state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her right to free speech and free exercise of religion.
Here's what to know:
Here's what to know:
This week on the Stay Tuned podcast, Yale Law Professor Justin Driver joins Preet to trace the history of affirmative action and explore what colleges can still do to build diverse classrooms within the confines of the law.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This week on the Stay Tuned podcast, Yale Law Professor Justin Driver joins Preet to trace the history of affirmative action and explore what colleges can still do to build diverse classrooms within the confines of the law.
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AI safety is not just about product design or freedom of speech — it's about protecting cognitive liberty.
Cognitive Capture, ChatBots, and AI Safety
AI safety is not just about product design or freedom of speech, but about protecting cognitive liberty
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October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
AI safety is not just about product design or freedom of speech — it's about protecting cognitive liberty.