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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.

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A standoff between the Pentagon and one of the world’s leading AI companies is raising new questions about the limits of government authority. This week, Elisa sits down with Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota... more

As tensions rise and the United States surges military assets into the Middle East, a critical question emerges: what happens to a nuclear program if a government collapses? This week, Elisa sits down with David Albright, founder of the Institute for... more

This week, we revisit a foundational conversation on the Insurrection Act, originally recorded in June 2020 with William Banks and Harvey Rishikof. Together, they trace the Act’s history, unpack the scope of presidential authority it confers, explain... more

In this News Roundup, Elisa unpacks the latest AI-driven developments making headlines—from Chinese financing across U.S. energy and data infrastructure to emerging battlefield AI systems and early research raising concerns about AI-generated pathoge... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Rozenshtein
Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Research Director at Lawfare
University of Minnesota; Lawfare
Episode: The Anthropic Dispute: Government Authority in the Age of AI with Alan Rozenshtein
William Banks
Professor at Syracuse University College of Law, Founder of Syracuse's Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism.
Syracuse University
Episode: The Insurrection Act: History, Authority, and Constitutional Limits with William Banks and Harvey Rishikof
Harvey Rishikof
Visiting professor at Temple Law School, Director of Policy and Cybersecurity Research at the University of Maryland.
University of Maryland
Episode: The Insurrection Act: History, Authority, and Constitutional Limits with William Banks and Harvey Rishikof
Jason Rezaian
Journalist who was wrongfully detained for over 400 days in Iran
Washington Post
Episode: News Roundup: Foreign Financing, Defense AI, and Synthetic Biology Risks
Mike Vaiana
Research director at AE Studio, specializing in AI and machine learning
AE Studio
Episode: Building Aligned AI for National Security, with Mike Vaiana
Justin Sherman
Author of Navigating Technology and National Security at the Intersection of CFIUS, Team Telecom, AI Controls and Other Regulations
Global Cyber Strategies
Episode: When Tech Titans Decide: AI, Investment, and U.S. Security Law
Amba Kak
Researcher at AI Now Institute
AI Now Institute
Episode: Crash, Bailout, or Breakthrough? The Future of America’s AI Bet
Sarah Meyers West
Researcher at AI Now Institute
AI Now Institute
Episode: Crash, Bailout, or Breakthrough? The Future of America’s AI Bet
Shakked Noy
Fourth year Ph.D. student in economics at MIT
MIT
Episode: Profiting from Polarization: The Economics of America’s Culture War

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Elisa Poteet
Host of National Security Law Today, with frequent involvement in Lawfare/ABA circles; leads discussions on national security law and policy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • 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 States10 months 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 Statesa year 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
    a year ago
  • Essential listening

    NSLT is one of the best podcasts available for keeping up with the latest issues in national security. The guests that appear on the podcast are top notch, and the hosts do the best work I have listened to in digging deep into the issues that are most important to our national security today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bklph
    United States3 years ago

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Great guests with deep subject matter expertise and accessible explanations.
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Clear, nuanced analysis of national security law and AI policy.
Masterfully connects legal concepts to current policy debates.

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Talking Points

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The Insurrection Act: History, Authority, and Constitutional Limits with William Banks and Harvey Rishikof
Q: How has the Insurrection Act evolved over the years?
It has undergone amendments that eased presidential authority, particularly after events like the Civil War and Hurricane Katrina.
The Insurrection Act: History, Authority, and Constitutional Limits with William Banks and Harvey Rishikof
Q: What was the historical context that led to the Insurrection Act's creation?
The Act was prompted by recurring domestic crises, notably the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, highlighting the need for federal intervention in insurrections.
Building Aligned AI for National Security, with Mike Vaiana
Q: What are red teams and what can they do?
Red teams are designed to catch vulnerabilities or risks in a model before release, assessing how much progress can be made with or without access to AI systems.
Building Aligned AI for National Security, with Mike Vaiana
Q: What the heck is AI alignment and why should we care?
AI alignment is about getting AI systems to do what we intend for them to do, addressing the need for robust systems that follow the operator's intentions.
When Tech Titans Decide: AI, Investment, and U.S. Security Law
Q: What should he have, if he hadn't been so high on ketamine, what probably should Chip Wonder Boy and Sherman Works have considered right from the get?
They should have considered the export control regime and whether selling technology to adversaries like China and Russia requires government approval.

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2. William Banks
3. Harvey Rishikof
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