Stay Tuned with Preet

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.

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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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This week, Stay Tuned listeners can hear a full episode of Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance’s weekly Insider podcast. While Insider episodes are typically available only to subscribers, we’re unlocking this one for everyone. To listen to future episodes, and get 25% off the Insider membership in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, head to staytuned.substack.com/250.

In this episode, Preet and Joyce are joined by NYU Law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast Melissa Murray to break down some of the Supreme Court’s most consequential decisions from their latest term:

– Trump v. Barbara, where the Court struck down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship;

– National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, where the Court struck down a federal law limiting the amount of money political parties can spend on a political candidate;

– Trump v. Cook, where the Court prevented Trump from firing Fed Chair Lisa Cook;

– Trump v. Slaughter, where the Court allowed Trump to fire the commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission;

– Watson v. RNC, where the Court ruled that mail-in ballots that arrive a few days after Election Day can be counted; and

– West Virginia v. B.P.J., where the Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ school sports teams.

This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 30. Special thanks to the Aspen Ideas Festival, where Melissa Murray recorded the podcast.

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On this week’s Insider podcast, Joyce Vance speaks with Leah Litman while Preet is out. Litman is a professor at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. In this excerpt from the show, they discuss the central theme of this Supreme Court term: how the Court’s conservative majority is reshaping the balance of power between the branches of government, away from Congress and towards the judiciary and the executive.

In the full episode, they cover the Court’s major decisions on guns, immigration, and E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against President Trump.

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What is the relevance of the Declaration of Independence today? Danielle Allen is a political philosopher and a professor at Harvard University. Mary Bilder is a historian of the American Founding Era and a professor at Boston College Law School. They join Preet for a conversation about America’s 250th anniversary and to reflect on the Declaration of Independence: what it really said, what it left out, and why we continue to debate its words so many years later.

Then, Preet answers listener questions about a swatting incident targeting Pete Buttigieg and his family. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s efforts to curb mail-in voting.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet, Allen, and Bilder discuss the Trump administration’s impact on civic education.

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. For a limited time, we’re offering 25% off the Insider membership, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. To claim the discount and become a member, visit staytuned.substack.com/250. Thank you for supporting our work.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. 

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel.

Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront.

Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

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