The Black Romance Podcast features weekly conversations with Black writers, editors, and scholars of historical and contemporary popular romance fiction. Julie Moody-Freeman and guests talk about a range of experiences: their difficulties trying to publish love stories with Black characters; their favorite books; writing and teaching about black romance fiction; traditional vs self-publishing; publishing queer romance fiction; and their recently released books.
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Co-hosts Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance help you to make sense of law and politics each week, plus weekly notes and bonus content exclusive to CAFE Insider members.
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The podcast for comedians that are serious about getting good. So whether you’re trying to advance beyond the open mic scene or looking to get booked consistently at comedy clubs and beyond, this podcast is for you. Your host, comedian Carole Freeman, interviews headlining comedians, club owners and bookers, festival judges, comedy instructors, and more to find out their best tips, techniques, and strategies so that you can improve your stand up comedy and get good.
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Keto Chat for Women, the podcast that gives women 40+ all the best strategies for starting, and stick to, a low carb, keto diet for long-term weight loss. I’m your host, Carole Freeman, board certified ketogenic nutrition specialist and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Sustainable keto weight loss for women is more than macros and fat bombs. It’s about nutrition, psychology, and enjoying life! It's about finding a way of eating and living that you can stick with for a lifetime, by ending c ...
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Your Ultimate Destination for Personal and Professional Development Insights Welcome to Sunday SoulDay, hosted by Damesha Craig, where we offer weekly fuel for your mind, body, and soul. These conversations take you on a transformative journey from pain to purpose, exploring the sacred art of nurturing oneself holistically. Every Sunday, we delve into the profound significance of this often-overlooked day, brimming with potential for personal growth and rejuvenation. Through candid conversat ...
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Alternative Health Talk with Denise Otten
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Building on the lifestyle-focused storytelling that has made Beer & Weed Magazine the most popular magazine among fans of Maine's craft brewing and cultivation offerings, this bi-weekly podcast finds host Gregg Shapiro talking to the people who move the industry. From brewers and growers to musicians and artists to politicians and state leaders to his friends, family, and people on the street, Shapiro gets guests to open up about the roles beer and weed play in their lives, how they inform t ...
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CAFE Insider 8/20: Justice for Matthew Perry (w/ Barb McQuade)
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In a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara is joined by guest co-host Barb McQuade. Barb served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010 to 2017. She is a CAFE contributor, a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and a legal analyst for NBC News & MSNBC. On the CAFE Insider docket: – Cri…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Rebekah Weatherspoon, best-selling writer of Harbor. After years of meddling in her friends’ love lives, multi award winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon turned to writing romance to get her fix. Raised in Southern New Hampshire, Rebekah Weatherspoon now lives in Southern California whe…
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Beyond the Campaigns: Carol Hood's Vision for Empowering Creativity and Diversity in Advertising
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In today's episode we sit down with Carol Hood, VP and Digital Executive Creative Director at Carol H. Williams Advertising and Head Film Director at Carol H. Productions. Key topics: Carol H Williams Advertising Agency - Impact & Legacy The importance of recognizing burnout and carving out time to self-care for high-achieving women Competitive nat…
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In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour about Iran’s motives for targeting US politics—from hacking campaigns to assassinating Donald Trump. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669…
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CAFE Insider 8/13: Trump Timing & Homeless Encampments
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – The possible legal ramifications if former President Donald Trump decides to replace his running mate, Senator JD Vance; – U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision-making and scheduling now that she has regained control over the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, and her order rejecti…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Kennedy Ryan, best-selling writer of Reel. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been …
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Laughter After Trauma: From Divorce to Coaching and Empowerment with Deanna Salles Freeman
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Do you feel broken and lost after experiencing trauma? Deanna understands. As a #1 international bestselling author, speaker, retreat facilitator, and coach, she's helped countless individuals overcome intimate partner violence and other traumas to find laughter, confidence, and gratitude. Deanna's Mission: Hope, Healing, and Humor Deanna's passion…
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In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with legal scholar and former White House Counsel Bob Bauer about the potential legal attacks on the 2024 election results. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 t…
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CAFE Insider 8/6: Trump's Egypt Connection? (with Carol Leonnig & Joyce Vance)
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On this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Joyce are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Carol Leonnig, who, along with her team at the Washington Post, recently uncovered a secret criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump received money from the Egyptian government in violation of campaign finance laws. Leonnig, autho…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Adriana Herrera, best-selling writer of A Caribbean Heiress in Paris. Adriana Herrera is a USA Today Best Selling and Audie winning author of over a dozen novels. Adriana was born and raised in the Caribbean and loves writing stories about people who look and sound like her, getting un…
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Parenting At Your Child's Pace With Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, MD, MSc
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In today's episode of Sunday SoulDay, we had an incredible conversation with Dr. Joel Warsh about the challenges of modern parenting and the importance of prioritizing health and wellness for both children and parents. We discussed the overwhelming amount of information available, the need to trust our instincts, and the value of making small, posi…
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In this Insider bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet speaks with political historian Joanne Freeman about Vice President Kamala Harris’s prospects in the upcoming presidential election. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338…
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CAFE Insider 7/30: SCOTUS Reforms & Trump Legal Battles
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including term limits for justices, an ethics code, and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution; – Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s brief urging a New York judge to uphold former President Donald Trump’s M…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Beverly Jenkins, best-selling writer of Vivid. Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image …
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From Hockey Rinks to Life's Rinks: The Journey of Daniel Hickman, Athlete, Dad, Podcast Host
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Join us this Sunday SoulDay for an enlightening episode with Daniel Hickman, MBA—a father of three, business owner, and decorated hybrid athlete with podium finishes in OCR, Hyrox, DEKA, and road races. As the host of “The Competitive Edge” podcast, Daniel delves into the lives of top dad athletes, uncovering how they balance parenting, time manage…
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Note from Elie 7/26: Let’s Knock Off the 25th Amendment Talk
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Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. The goal is to bring you more news analysis at the intersection of law and politics each week. If you …
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Jonathan Karl, the Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, discusses what a Kamala Harris presidency might look like. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. S…
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Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe here. Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. The goal is to bring you more news analysis at the intersection of law and pol…
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Joyce discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony before the House Oversight Committee about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Listen to the special Stay Tuned episode, featuring Preet and Joyce in conversation with UCLA law profess…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Seressia Glass, best-selling writer of Shadow Blade. Seressia Glass is an award-winning author of more than twenty-five contemporary and paranormal romance and urban fantasy stories. Her paranormal series, (Shadowchasers, Sons of Anubis) are steeped in Egyptian mythology. Her follow-up…
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Note from Elie 7/19: The Secret Biden Tape That We Shouldn’t Hear
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Notes from CAFE contributors have moved to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app by clicking here. Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. The goal is to bring you more news an…
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, New York Times columnist and host Ezra Klein joins Preet to discuss what a Trump-Vance presidency might look like. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tune…
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Note From Joyce 7/17: Don’t Stop Political Debates
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Starting next week, Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe to "The Counsel" in your favorite podcast app by clicking here. Every Wednesday, The Counsel will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. …
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and Joyce Vance discuss federal district court Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss Trump’s classified documents case in Florida. Listen to the special Stay Tuned episode, featuring Preet and Joyce in conversation with former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller. They disc…
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Note from Elie 7/16: Judge Cannon’s Ruling: Probably Wrong, But Not Crazy
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Starting next week, Notes from CAFE contributors are moving to a new podcast feed called “The Counsel.” You can subscribe to The Counsel in your favorite podcast app by clicking here. Every Wednesday, "The Counsel" will feature a new Note from Joyce Vance, Barb McQuade, Asha Rangappa, and Rachel Barkow. And on Fridays, you’ll hear from Elie Honig. …
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Tia Williams, best-selling writer of A Love Song For Ricki Wilde. Tia Williams had a fifteen-year career as a beauty editor for magazines including Elle, Glamour, Teen People, and Essence. She’s the author of The Accidental Diva, the It Chicks series, and The Perfect Find—now a Netflix…
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In season four, I’m joined by Dr. Carole Bell. Carole is a culture writer, a media scholar, and a romance fan. This season’s focus is on “Pathbreaking Books and New Directions.” We are diving into novels both past and present that have expanded the domain of romance produced by Black writers – works that speak to the complexities of Black experienc…
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Note from Elie 7/12: After the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling, All Four Trump Cases are in Trouble
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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, political scientist Ian Bremmer joins Preet to discuss the future of NATO. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE a…
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Note from Asha 7/10: Is Political Neutrality on Social Media Impossible?
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CAFE Insider 7/9: Immunity’s Consequences
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – The many legal questions surrounding President Joe Biden’s campaign following his debate with former President Donald Trump; – The delay of Trump’s sentencing in Manhattan, as he seeks to overturn his conviction in light of the Supreme Court’s recent immunity decision; – The recent Supreme Court decision that will make…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 7/2: Joyce Vance, Rachel Barkow & Elie Honig
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, CAFE Contributors Joyce Vance, Rachel Barkow, and Elie Honig join Preet Bharara to discuss the Supreme Court ruling that preserved, for now, access to emergency abortions. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.…
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Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, where she focuses on issues of criminal justice and prison reform. For a transcript of Rachel’s note, as well as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
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Healing Through Art: How Roxanne Glaser, Super Doodle Girl, Uses Creativity to Overcome Challenges
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Today's episode is particularly special as we dive into a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with the incredible Roxanne Glaser, also known as Superdoodle Girl. Hosted by Damesha Craig, this episode explores the transformative power of creativity and resilience. Roxanne shares her profound journey of healing through art and mindfulness following …
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Note from Elie 6/28: The Supreme Court and Jack Smith’s Impending January 6 Dilemma
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck joins Preet to discuss judicial ethics and accountability for this Supreme Court. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tu…
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Note From Barb 6/26: Bringing Light To Dark Money
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Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst. To access the full written version of Barb's note, head to CAFE.com.
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CAFE Insider 6/25: Open Season on Precedent
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – The Florida hearings during which District Judge Aileen Cannon appeared skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s arguments challenging special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment as unlawful; – The new Louisiana law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, and the ACLU’s lawsuit raising Firs…
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Building Genuine Relationships with Summer Watson, Consumer Tech Leader, Gaming, Co-Founder - Part 2
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Join us as we delve into Part 2 of Summer’s remarkable journey, from growing up in an interracial household to navigating various worlds, from law school at Stanford to entrepreneurship and building extraordinary relationships with talented tech designers, artist and legends such as Tom Ford, Pusha T, Pharell Williams and many others. Additionally,…
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Note from Elie 6/21: How Trump’s SEAL Team Six Assassination Response Has Distorted the Presidential Immunity Argument
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray joins Preet to discuss the doctrine of stare decisis and whether it still carries any weight with this court. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to …
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Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, where she focuses on issues of criminal justice and prison reform. For a transcript of Rachel’s note, as well as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
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CAFE Insider 6/18: Abortion, Guns & Asylum
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – The Supreme Court ruling in a case that sought to restrict access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, where the justices unanimously ruled that the challengers lacked standing to bring the lawsuit; – The Supreme Court decision striking down the federal ban on bump stocks, the semiautomatic rifle attachments that enable …
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Building Genuine Relationships with Summer Watson, Consumer Tech Leader, Gaming, Co-Founder and more
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Join us as we delve into Summer’s remarkable journey, from growing up in an interracial household to navigating various worlds, from law school at Stanford to entrepreneurship and building extraordinary relationships with talented tech designers, artist and legends such as Tom Ford, Pusha T, Pharell Williams and many others. Additionally, we discus…
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Note from Elie 6/14: The Supreme Court’s Make-Or-Break Decision on Trump
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, The Atlantic staff writer George Packer joins Preet to discuss the ways in which identity can be a form of social division. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. …
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Note from Asha 6/12: Democracy — Use It or Lose It
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Asha Rangappa is a lawyer, former FBI Special Agent, and current CNN analyst. She's also a Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Head to CAFE.com for a full transcript of Asha's Note. Notes from Asha are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contribut…
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CAFE Insider 6/11: Hunter Biden Convicted
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On the CAFE Insider docket: – Hunter Biden’s conviction on three federal gun charges, highlights from the trial, and issues Hunter Biden is expected to raise on appeal; – The developments in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents prosecution in Florida, including Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon’s decisions that have delayed the p…
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Grace & Resilience: The Journey of Clarissa's Phalen - Military, Law Enforcement, Coaching & more
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Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Clarissa Phalen, a powerhouse in bodybuilding, law enforcement, military, and motherhood. Clarissa shared her journey from overcoming personal loss to achieving professional milestones, all while emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and leaving people better than you found them. We dove into the dis…
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