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The Lawfare Podcast

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The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfaremedia.org.

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From December 3, 2024: Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor and Georgetown professor Daniel Byman sits down with Charles Lister, Director of Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism Programs at the Middle East Institute for an update on the Syrian opposit... more

From November 1, 2024: Lawfare Senior Editor Anna Bower and Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sit down with Senior Editor Roger Parloff to discuss David Clements, who has led religiously inspired "trainings" across the U.S. teaching citizens how to sto... more

This week, Scott was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Michael Feinberg, and Molly Roberts to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including:

* “Blanche Check.” DOJ may soon have a new permanent leader, as Presiden... more

For today’s episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sits down with Joel Braunold, the Managing Director of the Center Project, for the latest in their regular series on recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and related issu... more

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Vaclav Masek
Guatemalan sociologist and columnist
Lawfare guest
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A Victory for Guatemalan Democracy
Emily Bazelon
Staff writer at the New York Times Magazine; Truman Capote Fellow for Creative Writing and Law at Yale Law School; co-host of Slate's Political Gabfest
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Inside the Upheaval of the Second Trump Administration with Emily Bazelon
Jimmy Rushton
Kyiv-based journalist and security analyst
Episode: Lawfare Daily: How Ukraine Is Winning the Drone War
Sean Wiswesser
Author of Tradecraft, Tactics and Dirty Tricks; former CIA officer
Author, former CIA officer
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Russia’s ‘Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks,’ with Sean Wiswesser
Sophia Yan
Daily Telegraph journalist focused on China, Uyghurs, and human rights
The Telegraph
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Investigating the Investigators: Sophia Yan on Journalism in the PRC
Eve Fairbanks
Writer and journalist based in Johannesburg; contributor to The Dial
The Dial
Episode: Lawfare Daily: How the World Sees Trump’s America with Eve Fairbanks and Madeleine Schwartz
Madeleine Schwartz
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dial
The Dial
Episode: Lawfare Daily: How the World Sees Trump’s America with Eve Fairbanks and Madeleine Schwartz
Atul Gawande
Surgeon and public health expert; former Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID
USAID (former) / Public Health Expert
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Why Public Health is Critical to National Security
Alexis Loeb
Former Deputy Chief of the Capitol Siege prosecutions, DOJ
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Former Deputy Chief of the Justice Department's Capitol Siege Section Alexis Loeb on President Trump's Pardons

Hosts

Jacob Krauss
Co-host providing legal and policy analysis with a focus on national security and governance
Marissa Wong
Co-host and journalist/producer involved in archival and current Lawfare content
Scott R. Anderson
Host/analyst contributing geopolitical and legal insights across shows

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Do they know what they’re talking about?

    The hosts cover interesting topics in politics, policy and law, but so frequently sound uncertain about what they are saying that it’s difficult to trust what they say. A little more preparation might be in order.

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    Wellsintd
    United States5 days ago
  • Pope Leo challenges Silicone Valley.

    Phenomenal show. A rare listen for a lifetime.

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    sarahlertzman
    United States10 days ago
  • Cambridge Five

    I have a copy on hold for me at the public library.

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    Pudelmom
    United Statesa month ago
  • Two suggestions…

    Often I find myself halfway through a case’s explanation to realize I have no idea what the recent development or that day’s outcome is about. A suggestion: at the start of each case’s analysis, please state CLEARLY the particular development of a case — what the hearing about or what a ruling determined, i.e. why a case is being covered at this time — before wading into the proceeding’s particulars. Wittes usually tees things up giving an opening for a panelist to then respond. At the start of ... more

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    Elisabeth-Ann
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent for clarity, focus and interest

    With presenters of a point of view restrainedly liberal yet an analytical approch determinately neutral, Lawfare’s terrain is a pot-pourri of varied subjects brought to us with rigor and a legalist framework (when the subject requires). A really fine show!

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    MobyDick99
    France2 months ago

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Well-researched and accessible explanations with minimal hype.
Clear, measured analysis with rigorous legal framing.

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Lawfare Archive: The Public Integrity Section, Threats, and Criminal Contempt with John Keller
Q: How would you analyze the Comey social media post in terms of true threat or incitement?
The analysis would consider whether the message constitutes a true threat (serious expression of intent to commit violence) or incitement (encouraging others to imminent lawless action). The post appears facially ambiguous and not clearly a threat, making prosecutorial feasibility questionable.
Lawfare Archive: The Public Integrity Section, Threats, and Criminal Contempt with John Keller
Q: What would be the potential consequences if the consultation requirement or the PIN's advisory role were removed?
It could lead to less consistency nationwide, reduce specialized expertise in sensitive investigations, and shift decision-making to politically influenced US Attorneys' Offices, potentially undermining fairness and due process.
Lawfare Archive: The Public Integrity Section, Threats, and Criminal Contempt with John Keller
Q: Can you help us understand exactly what the Public Integrity Section was, why it came into existence?
PIN was created to handle investigations and prosecutions involving abuses of the public trust and election crimes, with a career-prosecutor leadership to insulate it from political influence, ensuring consistency and subject matter expertise across districts.
Rational Security: The “Mosquitos and Heat and Sweaty and Eww” Edition
Q: What role does Israel play in the broader Middle East security balance as US policy shifts?
Israel is viewed as a stabilizing yet strategic partner whose positions and actions continue to influence the balance of power, particularly in relation to Hezbollah, Lebanon, and regional diplomacy.
Rational Security: The “Mosquitos and Heat and Sweaty and Eww” Edition
Q: How are negotiations around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz evolving amid shifting domestic politics in the US?
There is hesitation and flux in US-Iran talks, with domestic Republican opposition and media narratives influencing perceptions of progress, while Iran's leadership remains cohesive but divided among competing factions.

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A rigorous, policy-forward discussion show that investigates national security, law, and governance through expert analysis and journalism. Episodes frequently cover legal frameworks, foreign policy, and security dynamics, featuring academics, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners who bring depth on topics like constitutional law, international relations, and intelligence. Notably, the show maintains a calm, analytical tone and tends to favor nuanced, evidence-based dialogue over sensationalism, making it appealing to listeners who want clear explanations of complex issues. A standout aspect is the consistent pairing of legal and policy expertise with real-world implications, often drawing on case law, regulatory debates, and current... more

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7. Madeleine Schwartz
8. Atul Gawande

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