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The Just Security Podcast

Just Security
Human Rights
Trump Administration
Ukraine
National Security
Russia
International Law
Department Of Justice
United States
Gaza
Sudan
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
International Criminal Court
Disinformation
China
Executive Orders
International Humanitarian Law
International Court Of Justice
Congress
Supreme Court

Just Security is an online forum for the rigorous analysis of national security, foreign policy, and rights. We aim to promote principled solutions to problems confronting decision-makers in the United States and abroad. Our expert authors are individuals with significant government experience, academics, civil society practitioners, individuals directly affected by national security policies, and... more

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A free and independent press has long been understood as a core element of healthy and secure democracies. Particularly in the realm of national security and foreign policy, news reporting and investigations are an integral source of information that... more

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Over the past year, U.S. anti-corruption policy has undergone significant shifts — from changes in FCPA enforcement to sanctions rollbacks and institutional drawdowns — raising questions about America’s global role. At the same time, anti-corruption ... more

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Co-Hosts Tess Bridgeman and Rachel Goldbrenner are joined by Rebecca Ingber and Brian Finucane to examine the escalating U.S. campaign of killings of suspected drug traffickers at sea under “Operation Southern Spear” following the January 2026 captur... more

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Should the FBI be allowed to access the content of Americans’ communications–emails, texts and phone calls–without obtaining a judicial warrant? That’s a key question facing Congress, with a looming deadline of April 30th. The question is wrapped up ... more

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Recent Guests

Missy Ryan
Staff writer at the Atlantic; former deputy bureau chief in Baghdad
The Atlantic
Episode: Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
Beck Hamilton
Executive editor at Just Security; former foreign correspondent
Just Security; American University Washington College of Law
Episode: Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
Ben Parker
Editor of the National Security Team at the Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
David McCraw
Lead newsroom lawyer and Deputy General Counsel, New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
Bruce Swartz
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Counselor for International Affairs; Barack Rule of Law Fellow at Yale Law School
Department of Justice, Yale Law School
Episode: The Latest on International Anti-Corruption Enforcement
Andrew Weissmann
Former FBI General Counsel and senior DOJ official
Department of Justice / FBI
Episode: Former FBI General Counsel Weissmann on FISA Reforms
Szuzsanna Vegh
Program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, focuses on liberal democracy challenges in Europe, especially Hungary
German Marshall Fund of the United States
Episode: Hungary After Orban
Quscondy Abdulshafi
Research fellow at the Simon Schwartz Center for Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Episode: Sudan Enters Its Fourth Year of Civil War
Neil Weare
Co-director of Right to Democracy and lawyer from Guam
Right to Democracy
Episode: What Does it Really Mean to be a U.S. Territory?

Hosts

Dani Schulkin
Host of The Just Security Podcast
Tess Bridgeman
Co-host, co-editor-in-chief and former deputy legal advisor to the National Security Council
Rachel Goldbrenner
Executive director of the Reiss Center on Law and Security at NYU School of Law; co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • A+ law

    This podcast is consistently excellent and as a layperson I learn an incredible amount about how this administration operates extra judicially

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tburgerd
    United States7 months ago
  • Very sobering indeed.

    Excellent, thorough, informative explanations of very complicated situations we find ourselves in as a country. With a lawless executive branch enabled by a partisan Supreme Court.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IoB.
    United States8 months ago
  • Fantastic, informed podcast

    David Aaron is a terrific, measured, and deeply informed host. Recommended for when you need that specific NatSec discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chachachille
    United States10 months ago
  • DHS & ICE

    Intelligent discussion about the huge expansion of DHS & ICE. The creation of a large paramilitary force with the power to imprison people indefinitely in inhumane conditions (even in foreign countries) and not subject to oversight by DOJ or Article 3 courts is a massive risk for the US.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bohemian Peasant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exceptional

    Worth a couple listens. No filler.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy Ragg
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Clear, thoughtful analysis of complex legal issues.
Episodes are thorough and free of hype, though some listeners wish for faster delivery in spots.
Guests bring deep expertise from government and academia, adding credibility.
Hosts maintain a calm, evidence-backed tone that aids understanding.
Listeners value the rigorous, courtroom-like discussions on policy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#154
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#59
Russia/Government
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#67
Austria/Government
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#85
Ireland/Government
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#90
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#97
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
Q: How has coverage of the Pentagon and national security reporting evolved when the U.S. is at war or engaging in conflicts abroad?
Coverage has become more constrained due to new media protocols and security concerns, but reporters continue to push for transparency through investigative work, legal action, and collaborations across outlets to keep the public informed.
Reporting at a Crossroads (Co-Hosted with the Reiss Center on Law and Security)
Q: What changes have reporters noticed in terms of access to officials and information under the current administration?
Reporters describe a broad tightening of access, with credential revocations, restricted briefings, and a chilling atmosphere that discourages sources from speaking on the record, though some departments still provide limited access and reporting continues through alternative channels.
Hungary After Orban
Q: What are the two or three biggest things Magyar will try to accomplish immediately once in office?
The guest outlines a rapid reform agenda focused on unlocking suspended EU funds, establishing an anti-corruption framework (including a new agency to oversee public resources), and reforming judicial independence, alongside structural changes to the Supreme Court to restore liberal democratic governance.
Sudan Enters Its Fourth Year of Civil War
Q: What are some of the key shifts in the fighting over time?
The conflict started in the military barracks but evolved into a fragmented war focused on territorial control, legitimacy, and the use of drones and other advanced tools, with civilian targeting remaining a constant, even as tactics shifted.
What Does it Really Mean to be a U.S. Territory?
Q: What does the right of self-determination look like in U.S. territories today?
It illustrates the ongoing struggle against colonial governance and highlights the importance of legislative action and grassroots movements for achieving self-governance.

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What is The Just Security Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features high-level legal, policy, and national security discussions led by experienced government officials, scholars, and practitioners. Episodes commonly dissect U.S. foreign policy tools, international law, war powers, anti-corruption efforts, and the balance between security and civil liberties, often with a legal or governance lens. A standout aspect is its consistently rigorous, civically minded tone and its ability to host multiple experts across government, academia, and think tanks to unpack complex issues. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want deep, thoughtfully argued analyses of current events and strategic policy questions, and for guests who can provide practical or doctrinal insight from their roles in l... more

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2. Beck Hamilton
3. Ben Parker
4. David McCraw
5. Bruce Swartz
6. Andrew Weissmann
7. Szuzsanna Vegh
8. Quscondy Abdulshafi

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