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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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In a live conversation on March 2, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Senior Editor and Research Director Alan Rozenshtein about the Pentagon's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, the implications of a de... more

In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Scott R. Anderson, Roger Parloff, Molly Roberts, Anna Bower, and Alan Rozenshtein, and Lawfare Public Service Fellow Troy Edwards to discu... more

At 9 am ET on March 1, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Public Service Fellows Ariane Tabatabai and Troy Edwards Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson to discuss the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the death of Ayatol... more

From October 8, 2016: Stephanie Leutert, the Mexico Security Initiative Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of Lawfare's "Beyond the Border" series, joined Benjamin Wittes on this week's podcast to talk about the epidemic of vi... more

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Amanda Askell
Leads the personality alignment team at Anthropic and is the primary author of Claude's Constitution.
Anthropic
Episode: Scaling Laws: Claude's Constitution, with Amanda Askell
Peyton Baker
Lawfare Student Contributor
University of Minneapolis Law School
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Feb. 13
Jack Goldsmith
The Learned Hand Professor at Harvard Law School and co-founder of Lawfare
Harvard Law School
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Jack Goldsmith on Trump v. United States and Executive Power
Nayna Gupta
Director of Policy at the American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Nayna Gupta on the Laken Riley Act
Nastya Lapatina
Lawfare Ukraine fellow
Lawfare
Episode: Rational Security: The “Midnight Train to Ukraine” Edition
Steve Meili
Professor of International Human Rights Law at University of Minnesota Law School
University of Minnesota Law School
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Asylum-Seekers and the EU Migration Pact
Troy Edwards
Lawfare's newest Public Service Fellow
Lawfare
Episode: Rational Security: “The Story of Three Warrants” Edition
Don Lemon
Former CNN anchor, involved in Minnesota protests
CNN
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 30
Elizabeth Tsurkov
Princeton Ph.D. candidate and human rights advocate
Princeton University
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Elizabeth Tsurkov on Her Captivity in Iraq

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Scott R. Anderson
Senior Editor at Lawfare and Host of Rational Security, with a focus on national security law and policy.
Benjamin Wittes
Editor-in-chief of Lawfare, specializing in legal issues pertaining to national security.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Intricacies of law

    It’s always a relief to hear somebody’s already been doing the hard work 😉 and, even better, making the right analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tak van Sport
    Netherlandsa month ago
  • I love this podcast!

    I really like how they talk about important topics in an understandable way, without hype, fear or sensationalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puma5432
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful podcast and not only for lawyers!

    Love this podcast. I don’t have any legal background, and I understand what’s being discussed. In depth conversation for people who want to go deeper/understand more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DLM631
    United Statesa month ago
  • To the point & Well Researched

    The tone is perfect , Im not a lawyer but I love this factual, non-biased well researched pod … it’s my go-to for any ‘Whats the Real deal’ on what the Trumpster can & cannot do legally - it puts my mind at ease . Thanks guys for bringing me the voice of reason in this scary autocratic environment !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    traceyInDuin
    Ireland2 months ago
  • J6

    Awww, that peaky first amendment and evidence beyond a reasonable doubt… You do realize there were no gun charges on the Capitol grounds right? And that NARA historically stored presidential documents in Washington EXCEPT FOR TRUMP where NARA transported all documents to MaraLago and then pretended that Trump took classified documents.

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    1
    mbapsu
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis on complex legal issues and the focus on serious discussion without sensationalism.
Feedback indicates that the hosts present important topics in a clear, factual manner, making it a reliable source for understanding national security and legal matters.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lawfare Daily: The State of IHL
Q: So, what has changed on the ground in tactics? Why that huge increase [in civilian casualties in Ukraine]?
The Russians have been using in particular missile attacks, targeting energy infrastructure and deliberately civilian areas.
Lawfare Daily: The State of IHL
Q: Can you start by just explaining to us why Geneva Academy puts out this report?
Because nobody else was doing it, and it's a huge gap in terms of compliance.
Lawfare Archive: Trump’s Tariffs and the Law
Q: What are the possible legal challenges related to these tariffs?
Legal challenges may arise primarily around the procedural aspects of how tariffs are imposed, with companies likely waiting for the strongest cases to bring forward as the tariffs are rolled out.
Lawfare Archive: Trump’s Tariffs and the Law
Q: How exceptional is this set of actions?
This set of actions represents a significant acceleration of the kinds of tariffs that Trump implemented during his first term, moving much more quickly and threatening broader tariffs.
Lawfare Daily: Ideology, Action, and Terrorism in the 1970s
Q: Why do you think this era continues to resonate culturally?
It appeals to the desire for agency in a world where many feel powerless, as people believed they could enact real change through their actions back then.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions on key topics at the intersection of national security, law, and policy. The episodes bring together experts and opinion leaders who tackle issues ranging from foreign policy and intelligence to governance and law, providing listeners with serious insights at a time of significant global challenges. Notable topics include discussions on executive power, immigration policy, and the legal ramifications of current geopolitical events, often framed within the context of the Trump administration's actions and policies.

One unique aspect is the podcast's commitment to serious analysis, as it aims to engage both laypersons and legal professionals with nuanced conversations that explore the implications o... more

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Recent guests on The Lawfare Podcast include:

1. Amanda Askell
2. Peyton Baker
3. Jack Goldsmith
4. Nayna Gupta
5. Nastya Lapatina
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8. Don Lemon

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