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Benjamin Wittes
Ukraine
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Canada
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United States
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National Security
Svidomi
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Journalism
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Wherein Ben welcomes Elizabeth Tsurkov, scholar and ex-hostage, to discuss the Israeli perspective on the war with Iran.

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Wherein Ben welcomes Mike Pesca for a discussion of Viktor Orban's election loss and what it tells us about the nature of autocracy.

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Wherein Ben hosts a live taping of the Lawfare Podcast, with a panel discussion of the prosecutions of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leadership, which the Trump administration is now trying to vacate.

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg welcome Quinta Jurecic to discuss Harmeet Dhillon, Trump's head of the Civil Rights Division at DOJ, and the damage being done to civil rights law in the US.

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Deece Eckstein, a Texas-based activist, to discuss the Republican Senate runoff and the broader political situation in Texas.

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss the absurd military leader in Uganda and the defeat of Orban in Hungary.

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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, Mike Feinberg, and the Greek Chorus discuss mismanagement in the DOJ and what public spaces should allow dogs. These issues turn out to be related.

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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Ari Tabatabai to discuss the details of the current ceasefire with Iran.

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Holly
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A Lawfare Podcast
Q: What is the significance of the pardons and commutations in relation to the ongoing prosecutions?
The guests describe pardons as a political and judicial signal that reshaped how the remaining cases are viewed; some argue that prosecutorial discretion can justify ending or continuing prosecutions, while others warn it could undermine accountability if inconsistent with broader justice.
The Civil Rights Division with Quinta Jurecic
Q: Do you think Dhillon's public persona on social media affects her prospects for higher office?
Yes, her aggressive online presence and controversial moves could both rally supporters and alienate key lawmakers, potentially complicating confirmation despite previously favorable hearings, especially as Republican dynamics shift.
The Civil Rights Division with Quinta Jurecic
Q: How would you describe the impact of Dhillon's leadership on the division's traditional priorities?
Her leadership appears to have redirected focus away from minority protections toward culture-war issues and campus investigations, creating staffing and resource gaps for traditional civil rights cases and weakening any rapid response capabilities.
The Civil Rights Division with Quinta Jurecic
Q: If you could have interviewed her, what would you have asked her?
I would have sought her own explanation of the shifts in her ideology and strategies, especially her stance on immigration and how she reconciles previous immigrant-focused advocacy with current hardline positions, to understand the logical throughline.
A Year of Signalgate with Shane Harris
Q: What is the long-term lesson of A Year of Signalgate?
The lesson suggested is that accountability remains elusive for most involved, highlighting a pattern where serious breaches are not followed by meaningful consequences, which undermines trust in officials and institutions.

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The show blends policy, technology, and current events through a debate-style, conversation-forward format. Episodes commonly explore AI governance, regulatory architectures, and the societal impact of technology, often pairing legal or ethical analysis with real-world case studies. Geopolitics and international affairs—especially Ukraine, Iran, and U.S. security policy—frequently surface alongside discussions about media, civil discourse, and the ethics of power. A standout quality is the mix of sharp, candid exchanges with guests and co-hosts, creating a lively platform for nuanced takes on complex topics, from legal theory to practical implications for everyday life and global affairs. Potential listeners who enjoy rigorous yet accessibl... more

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