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Intelligent talk about international trade for trade geeks and regular people alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier.

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Host Tim O'Toole is joined by colleagues Melissa Burgess and Collmann Griffin (Miller & Chevalier) and guest Rachel Alpert (Jenner & Block) to dive into the history of U.S. economic sanctions. Kicking off the episode, the group tackles a range of tri... more

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In this emergency episode, host Tim O'Toole is joined again by colleague Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier) to discuss sanctions aspects of the June 17, 2026, Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran and legal considera... more

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In this episode, host Tim O'Toole is joined by special guests Brad Brooks-Rubin (Arktouros) and Dr. David Soud (I.R. Consilium), as well as colleagues Collmann Griffin and Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier), to discuss the many connections between ... more

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In this episode, host Tim O'Toole is again joined by colleagues Collmann Griffin and Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier) and special guests Erik Woodhouse (former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions in the Bureau of E... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Alpert
Head of the National Security Practice at Jenner & Block; OFAC veteran
Jenner & Block
Episode: Sanctions History Trivia | EMBARGOED! Episode 99
Brad Brooks-Rubin
Gold and sanctions expert, former government official
Arktouros
Episode: The Gold Episode | EMBARGOED! Episode 97
David Soud
Resource security expert, former academic and policy advisor
IR. Consilium and Auxilium Worldwide
Episode: The Gold Episode | EMBARGOED! Episode 97
Josh Kretman
Former State Department official, EB/BA, private practice at Dentons
Dentons (Regulatory Public Policy and Government Affairs)
Episode: Sanctions and the State Department – Part 1 | EMBARGOED! Episode 95
Erik Woodhouse
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counter-threat Finance and Sanctions, private practice at Crowell & Mooring
Crowell & Mooring
Episode: Sanctions and the State Department – Part 1 | EMBARGOED! Episode 95
Damien Spleeters
Deputy Director of Conflict Armament Research
Conflict Armament Research
Episode: Sanctions & Export Control Evasion with Conflict Armament Research's Damien Spleeters | EMBARGOED! Episode 90
Chris Chamberlain
Expert at Morrison & Foerster with a focus on semiconductor export controls, formerly at BIS.
Morrison & Foerster
Episode: Semiconductor Export Controls (Part 1): AI Chips and the "Secret Entity List" | EMBARGOED! Episode 87
Collmann Griffin
Longtime Miller and Chevalier person who returned from government service.
Miller & Chevalier
Episode: Winding Down Sanctions: A To-Do List When a Program Comes to an End | EMBARGOED! Episode 82
Melissa Burgess
Returning guest familiar with sanctions program history.
Episode: Winding Down Sanctions: A To-Do List When a Program Comes to an End | EMBARGOED! Episode 82

Hosts

Tim O'Toole
Host of the show; discusses international trade sanctions and policy.
Collmann Griffin
Co-host/regular on EMBARGOED!, returning guest; connects policy and industry perspectives on sanctions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Perfect

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    4 years ago
  • Perfect

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    4 years ago
  • One of the best sanctions podcast out there

    There are several sanctions/export control sanctions podcasts. This one is one of my favorite ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amiloooo
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Thank you for helping crystallize complex topics in an ever-changing compliance landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tff6;5;!!#\}*~
    United States5 years ago
  • If you're looking for information about sanctions and everything that's happening these days, this is a great resource.

    Audible
    5
    Heartcast Media
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful, with deep expertise in sanctions and export controls.
Well-informed guests; can be technically dense but highly actionable for practitioners.
Consistently clear analysis; some episodes can feel dense or esoteric for newcomers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Gold Episode | EMBARGOED! Episode 97
Q: What are the main challenges in applying sanctions to the Venezuelan gold sector after the general license was issued?
The panel explains that broader illicit finance risks persist beyond Venezuela's sanctions program, including narcotics and criminal groups; even with licenses, the risk remains due to complex supply chains, beneficial ownership, and environmental and human rights concerns.
The Gold Episode | EMBARGOED! Episode 97
Q: With the intros that David and Brad had given us, could you explain gold and sanctions and how the gold market interacts with sanctions?
The guests describe gold as both a commodity and a payment form, noting its multi-layered supply chain from mining to refining to end users, which complicates sanctions because you must protect legitimate flows while constraining illicit actors.
Sanctions and the State Department – Part 1 | EMBARGOED! Episode 95
Q: How does targeting work differently from creating a program vs. standing up a designation?
There is both a general policy discussion about goals and a technical design of evidentiary memos, followed by interagency consultation near the end of the process before designations are rolled out.
Sanctions and the State Department – Part 1 | EMBARGOED! Episode 95
Q: Who would be in the loop in setting up a sanctions program and coordinating with OFAC during a new program like Russia in 2022?
Both State and Treasury law/economics teams, regional bureaus, and White House involvement, with the NSC historically coordinating but now playing a looser role; collaboration includes early internal alignment and ongoing interagency conversations.
South of the Border | EMBARGOED! Episode 89
Q: What potential future enforcement trends can we expect in Latin America?
Future enforcement is expected to accelerate, particularly in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil, supported by both local and US governmental actions against organized crime.

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What is EMBARGOED! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, policy-forward discussion around international trade controls, sanctions, and export regulation. Across recent episodes, the show regularly dwells on OFAC, BIS, CFIUS, licensing workflows, and interagency coordination, often with guests who bring government, legal, and industry perspectives. Topics like gold sanctions, shipping compliance, and technology export controls are explored through historical context, current enforcement trends, and practical implications for businesses and banks. The format tends to blend expert analysis with regulatory nuance, making it a strong fit for listeners who want depth on compliance strategy and policy developments, while still remaining accessible to those newer to the field. A notable stren... more

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