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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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As artificial intelligence accelerates, questions about its origins—and underlying assumptions—are becoming harder to ignore. This week, Elisa sits down with filmmaker Valerie Veatch to explore her latest documentary, Ghost in the Machine, which trac... more

When cyberattacks target hospitals, infrastructure, and everyday systems, the line between battlefield and civilian life begins to blur. This week, Elisa is joined by Ricoh Danielson, a cybersecurity expert, U.S. Army veteran, and CEO of 1st Responde... more

What happens when weapons that cost a few thousand dollars can rival—and even outmaneuver—systems worth millions? This week, Elisa is joined by Dawn Zoldi, a retired Air Force Colonel, attorney, and founder of P3 Tech Consulting, to break down the ra... more

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused active hostilities—but major questions remain about what comes next. This week, we feature a recent live panel discussion, “Assessing the War with Iran: Military Policy and Legal Persp... more

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Recent Guests

Valerie Veatch
Documentary filmmaker, filmmaker of Ghost in the Machine
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Ghost in the Machine: What AI Inherited and Why It Matters with Valerie Veatch
Ricoh Danielson
Cybersecurity expert, ransomware incident response and negotiation
First Responder Cyber
Episode: Iran’s Cyber Playbook: Attacks, Proxies, and Civilian Impact with Ricoh Danielson
Dawn Zoldi
Retired Air Force colonel, lawyer, CEO and founder of P3 Consulting; authority on drone law and autonomy
Autonomy Global / P3 Consulting
Episode: The Drone Disruption: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping the Battlefield with Dawn Zoldi
Robert Murrett
Retired Vice Admiral; former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
NGA
Episode: Assessing the War with Iran: Military Policy and Legal Perspectives
Elisa Ewers
Senior Fellow and Middle East Expert
Council on Foreign Relations; Center for a New American Security
Episode: Assessing the War with Iran: Military Policy and Legal Perspectives
Matt Suiche
Founder of OnDB and cyber security expert
OnDB
Episode: Iran’s Cyber Front: Where Digital and Physical War Converge with Matt Suiche
Alamdar Hamdani
Partner at Bracewell in Houston, Texas; former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas; national security expert
Bracewell
Episode: The Hormuz Chokepoint: Iran’s Broader Strategy at Work with Alamdar Hamdani
Kieran Ramsey
Chief Investigative Officer, Global Reach; former director of FBI's hostage recovery fusion cell
Global Reach
Episode: Held as Leverage: Iran, Hostage Diplomacy, and the Fight for Release with Kieran Ramsey
Jason Rezaian
Washington Post Tehran Bureau Chief, former hostage in Iran
The Washington Post
Episode: Held as Leverage: Iran, Hostage Diplomacy, and the Fight for Release with Kieran Ramsey

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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 83 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 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 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Iran’s Cyber Playbook: Attacks, Proxies, and Civilian Impact with Ricoh Danielson
Q: What does ransomware negotiation involve?
Negotiators assess the data's value, read the insurance policy for payout caps, demand concrete proofs of data and weaponize timelines to buy time for recovery, sometimes resulting in large settlements.
Iran’s Cyber Playbook: Attacks, Proxies, and Civilian Impact with Ricoh Danielson
Q: Is it possible to tell if a breach was caused by a state actor or hackers in the wild?
State actors tend to be patient, use credential stuffing sparingly, plant footholds, and stay under the radar for longer periods, whereas younger hackers are noisy and rapid in their movements.
Iran’s Cyber Playbook: Attacks, Proxies, and Civilian Impact with Ricoh Danielson
Q: What are you looking for? What are the distinguishing features of two types of hack?
Different threat actors reveal themselves by their behavior: inexperienced attackers are loud and sloppy, while nation-state actors lay low for months, using stolen credentials and living off the land to avoid detection.
Assessing the War with Iran: Military Policy and Legal Perspectives
Q: What should be the president's emphasis in the near term given the recent escalation and the ceasefire context?
Emphasize a credible diplomatic path that addresses nuclear capabilities, ballistic missiles, and economic pressures, while maintaining deterrence through allied military posture and clear exit strategies.
Iran’s Cyber Front: Where Digital and Physical War Converge with Matt Suiche
Q: How does AI influence intelligence gathering and targeting in modern conflicts?
AI can augment decision-making but is not a substitute for human verification; data quality and proper chain-of- custody are crucial to avoid mis-targeting and collateral damage.

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2. Ricoh Danielson
3. Dawn Zoldi
4. Robert Murrett
5. Elisa Ewers
6. Matt Suiche
7. Alamdar Hamdani
8. Kieran Ramsey

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