Topic: Preet Bharara

3 chapters across the catalog

Thumbstick Flick
Episode 1846 21:24 - 30:02

1846: Thumbstick Flick

Susan Rice Accountability Agenda, Corporate Subpoenas Warning

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice outlined a Democratic "accountability agenda" during a podcast interview with Preet Bharara. Rice warned corporations to preserve documents and prepare for subpoenas should Democrats retake the House and Senate. She criticized the private sector and university heads for failing to resist the Trump administration's policies and Project 2025.

Carbon Budget
Episode 1107 59:01 - 1:01:26

1107: Carbon Budget

Mueller's Hail Mary, Preet Bharara, Witness Tampering

The indictment of Roger Stone is described as a "Hail Mary" for Robert Mueller, using Stone's controversial reputation to secure a win. Stone has accused Preet Bharara of being a liar and suggested that the testimony against him may have been "composed" by individuals like Rick Gates or Steve Bannon. Stone intends to plead not guilty and claims there is no corroboration for the charges of witness tampering.

High Falutin
Episode 946 30:30 - 35:10

946: High Falutin

Natalia Veselnitskaya and the Magnitsky Act

Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya is identified as a representative for the Katsyv family, who have lobbied extensively to overturn the Magnitsky Act sanctions. Hedge fund manager Bill Browder describes her as a Kremlin-connected operator rather than a simple private attorney. The segment notes that Veselnitskaya was involved in a money laundering case handled by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, which was settled after Bharara was fired by President Trump.