Rephonic
Artwork for National Security Law Today

National Security Law Today

National Security Law Today
National Security
China
Artificial Intelligence
Nuclear Energy
Russia
Cybersecurity
United States
Iran
Ukraine
Electric Grid
NATO
Energy Policy
Data Privacy
National Security Law
Congress
Climate Change
Critical Minerals
Social Media
Quantum Computing
National Defense Authorization Act

National Security Law Today brings legal experts discussing the hot topics and current issues in the world of national security law right to your phone. Get information and advice for lawyers, law students or interested parties who want to dig deeper into the law that protects the country.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes438Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for National Security Law Today

Latest Episodes

This week, Elisa opens with a roundup of the latest national security news, including developments in Ukraine and Iran, emerging AI and biosecurity concerns, quantum readiness, and growing competition between U.S. and Chinese AI models. From there, t... more

Should lawmakers move quickly to regulate AI, or continue giving innovation room to run? This week, Elisa is joined by Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason Un... more

As artificial intelligence reshapes the economy, what happens when fewer workers are earning wages and contributing to the tax base? This week, Elisa is joined by Lee Lockwood, an economics professor at the University of Virginia, to examine the poss... more

In this news roundup, Elisa examines how emerging technologies, economic competition, and shifting methods of warfare are reshaping the national security landscape. She covers the Pentagon’s investment in low-cost drones, Ukraine’s continued use of u... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Lawfare Podcast
The Lawfare PodcastThe Lawfare Institute
NatSec Matters
NatSec MattersBeacon Global Strategies LLC
Irregular Warfare Podcast
Irregular Warfare PodcastIrregular Warfare Initiative
School of War
School of WarThe Free Press

Recent Guests

Jamil Jaffer
Founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at GMU; former White House/Congress/Supreme Court advisor
National Security Institute at George Mason University
Episode: Regulating AI Without Stifling Innovation with Jamil Jaffer
Lee Lockwood
Economics professor at the University of Virginia, author on AI and public finance
University of Virginia
Episode: Could AI Hollow Out the Tax Base? with Lee Lockwood
Rob Joyce
Actual engineer, former Director of NSA Cybersecurity Directorate, expert in cyber operations and AI/quantum security
National Security Agency
Episode: AI, Quantum, and the New Threat Landscape with Rob Joyce
Ken Wainstein
Former Assistant Attorney General for NSD (2006-2008)
Mayer Brown (DC)
Episode: 20 Years of DOJ’s National Security Division: A Live Discussion with Former Leaders
John Carlin
Former Assistant Attorney General for NSD (2011-2016)
Paul Weiss
Episode: 20 Years of DOJ’s National Security Division: A Live Discussion with Former Leaders
John Demers
Former Assistant Attorney General for NSD (2018-2021)
Former NSD leader
Episode: 20 Years of DOJ’s National Security Division: A Live Discussion with Former Leaders
Matt Olsen
Former Assistant Attorney General for NSD (2021-2025)
Noted private sector leadership
Episode: 20 Years of DOJ’s National Security Division: A Live Discussion with Former Leaders
Brian Egan
Former State Department Legal Advisor, Counsel for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, former Deputy White House Counsel; partner at Skadden Arps
Skadden Arps
Episode: A New Iran Deal? Unpacking the MOU with Brian Egan
Josh Geltzer
Former legal advisor to the National Security Council; Deputy White House Counsel; Partner at WilmerHale
WilmerHale
Episode: Frontier AI and the New AI Executive Order with Josh Geltzer

Host

Elisa Poteet
Host of the show and producer with affiliations to the Standing Committee on Law and National Security; hosts the program across numerous episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Always great explanations

    Podcast is not only timely but also the speakers are always excellent at explaining complex national security topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesse46321
    United States2 months ago
  • Exceptional

    This podcast is incredible at bringing together the preeminent experts on pressing national security issues of the day. It goes beyond the headlines to provide nuanced context and different perspectives of the issues of the day. Elise Poteat is a wonderful host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatSecLawyer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliantly level headed

    This podcast consistently provides listeners with clear, concise, reasoned arguments and is a banquet of food for thought, while never presuming to make anyone eat Brussels sprouts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slanebrain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent National Security Law Podcast!

    NSL Today is an excellent listen both for practitioners and for those who want to learn more. The approach of sitting down with current practitioners to discuss relevant topics makes the issues accessible and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeriseElle
    United States2 years ago
  • One of a kind expert content: National Security Law Today gives takes from legal experts and national security practitioners that you can't find anywhere else!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jgab
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Excellent, nuanced discussions with top experts on national security law.
High-quality guests and rigorous analysis, though occasional audio issues noted.
Audience-friendly and deeply informed; great for practitioners and students.

Top News Podcasts

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
Pod Save America
Pod Save AmericaPod Save America
Still Counting
Still CountingCrooked Media
The Tucker Carlson Show
The Tucker Carlson ShowTucker Carlson Network
The Polling Alley
The Polling AlleyOverton Insights
The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch PodcastMeidasTouch Network
Pivot
PivotNew York Magazine

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Export Controls in the Age of AI & Quantum with Doni Bloomfield (Part 2)
Q: What practical policy tools does the guest suggest to stabilize export controls while promoting innovation?
Suggestions include tying an R&D tax credit to the costs of export controls, expanding visa policies to bring non-US experts, and using government funding and grant conditions to steer invention in beneficial directions while reducing antisocial innovation.
Export Controls in the Age of AI & Quantum with Doni Bloomfield (Part 2)
Q: How have recent administrations altered export controls for quantum and AI-related technologies, and what were the main drivers of those changes?
Policy shifts were driven by concerns about China's technological rise, the strategic importance of semiconductors and AI capabilities, and the need to prevent sensitive technology from transferring abroad while trying not to chill legitimate innovation; this led to expansions under some administrations and rollbacks under others.
Export Controls in the Age of AI & Quantum with Doni Bloomfield (Part 2)
Q: What were the historical motivations behind early encryption controls and how did cases like Zimmermann and Bernstein influence later export policies?
The early crypto-war period showed the tension between national security needs and the principle of open research; government attempts to regulate publication and export of cryptographic techniques faced pushback when courts recognized prior restraint concerns, leading to a more nuanced balance later as technology moved into the private sector.
Export Controls in the Age of AI & Quantum with Doni Bloomfield (Part 1)
Q: What was the relationship, if any, between the Patent Office then and the other parts of the government that were supposed to monitor the export of these items?
Historically, an interagency framework developed early on, with a specialized examiner core in the Patent Office and input from military and other agencies through committees, reflecting a fragmented but coordinated approach to secrecy and export control during wartime.
Export Controls in the Age of AI & Quantum with Doni Bloomfield (Part 1)
Q: When we talk about export controls modernly, what are we referring to and which agencies have the responsibility over export control issues?
The episode highlights two main regimes: EAR (administered by the Commerce Department's BIS for dual-use tech) and ITAR (State Department) for arms. It explains how these regimes regulate technologies with civilian and military applications and how enforcement touches both physical goods and information.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About National Security Law Today

What is National Security Law Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A analytically rigorous program focusing on national security law, policy, and governance. Episodes frequently feature legal scholars, former government officials, judges, and industry experts who discuss AI governance, cyber operations, hostage diplomacy, sanctions law, and military policy, always tying legal frameworks to current security challenges. The show tends to anchor conversations in real-world case studies, courts, and regulatory debates, offering practical takeaways for lawyers, policy makers, and risk professionals. A notable strength is the breadth of high-caliber guests spanning law, national security policy, and technology, which helps listeners understand complex intersections between law, technology, and national security.... more

Where can I find podcast stats for National Security Law Today?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for National Security Law Today. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to National Security Law Today and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does National Security Law Today get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for National Security Law Today, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for National Security Law Today?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for National Security Law Today, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does National Security Law Today have?

To see how many followers or subscribers National Security Law Today has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to National Security Law Today?

These podcasts share a similar audience with National Security Law Today:

1. The Lawfare Podcast
2. NatSec Matters
3. War on the Rocks
4. Irregular Warfare Podcast
5. School of War

How many episodes of National Security Law Today are there?

National Security Law Today launched 9 years ago and published 438 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact National Security Law Today?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for National Security Law Today?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for National Security Law Today from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for National Security Law Today?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of National Security Law Today. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on National Security Law Today?

Recent guests on National Security Law Today include:

1. Jamil Jaffer
2. Lee Lockwood
3. Rob Joyce
4. Ken Wainstein
5. John Carlin
6. John Demers
7. Matt Olsen
8. Brian Egan

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days