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. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Are President Trump’s advisors lying to him about what’s happening with the Iran war? This week, Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and the President and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Preet to unpack the latest in Trump’s war with Iran. They discuss a potential ceasefire, whether Trump’s strategy to not back down will work, and how moral restraint comes into play on both sides…if at all. 

Then, Preet answers listener questions about journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit seeking the release of the Epstein files and the legal challenges against Trump administration initiatives that Preet would like to take on.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Bremmer discuss Trump’s White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Bremmer’s take on the future of artificial intelligence.

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Iran: “An Extraordinarily Stupid War”? (with Ian Bremmer)

Manhattan prosecutors withdrew subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters that compelled them to reveal their sources for leaks about President Trump’s Qatari jet. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by their friend and former DOJ colleague Mimi Rocah to discuss. This is an excerpt from the conversation.

In the full episode, they cover:

– Representative Jim Jordan’s criminal referral of former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department over alleged false statements; and

– Todd Blanche’s upcoming Senate confirmation vote for his nomination for attorney general.

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Former Prosecutors Break Down New York Times Subpoenas (with Mimi Rocah)

Rose Horowitch, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Preet to unpack her recent article, “The End of Reading is Here.” They break down the data behind reading trends, how new technologies like generative AI have affected our reading comprehension and attention spans, and what it means to live in a post-literate world.

Then, Preet pays tribute to someone who did as much for justice as anyone he’s ever known, and he answers a listener question about the recent arrests of Andrew Tate and his brother and explains how the extradition process works.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Horowitch discuss her senior thesis on German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt.

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A Post-literate World & Tate Brothers Arrested (with Rose Horowitch)

On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by lawyer and legal analyst Katie Phang. They discuss Phang’s lawsuit against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, which seeks to force the Justice Department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Listen to an excerpt from the conversation. 

In the full episode, they cover Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate. Plus, Joyce and Katie discuss the fallout from President Trump’s speech about alleged fraud in the 2020 election and Katie’s approach to journalism in the Trump era.

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This Lawsuit Could Force a Full Epstein Files Release (with Katie Phang)

What’s going on in Washington? Mark Leibovich, politics writer for The Atlantic, joins Preet to reflect on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, who will replace him, and why politicians might value relevance over loyalty. Plus, they look ahead at the 2026 midterm elections and what the winning presidential candidate could look like in 2028.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about Lindsey Graham’s legacy and Jared Kushner’s negotiations on behalf of the United States.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Leibovich unpack the idea that Donald Trump is an “unthoughtful” president.

Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Visit staytuned.substack.com to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work.

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.

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2026 and 2028 Elections: What to Expect (with Mark Leibovich)

On this week’s Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal judge’s ruling that criticized President Donald Trump and the Justice Department for colluding over the $1.776 billion slush fund and the underlying lawsuit. The judge also referred the lawyers involved to state bars for potential disciplinary action. Listen to an excerpt from the conversation. 

In the full episode, Preet and Joyce discuss:

– The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his legacy, and the legal process to replace him in the Senate and committees; 

– E. Jean Carroll’s receipt of her $5 million sexual abuse and defamation judgment in her civil case against Trump; and

– Trump’s anticipated petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the birthright citizenship decision. 

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