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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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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee and Senior Editors Eric Columbus and Molly Roberts to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including:

* “The Manchurian Candidates.” In a pri... more

On today's podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sits down with Liza Goitein and Joseph Nunn of the Liberty and Security Program at the Brennan Center, and Lawfare Senior Editor Loren Voss. They talk about the state laws governing the National Gua... more

On today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina talks to Francis Farrell, a front line reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about the Ukrainian president’s decision to replace the country’s Minister of Defense, the mass protests it caus... more

On today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina talks to Fabian Hoffman, a senior research fellow at the Programme for Ukraine and Full-Spectrum Threats at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies, about what it would take for Ukr... more

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Caitlin Vogus
Deputy Director of Advocacy, Freedom of the Press Foundation
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A Chilling Violation of Press Freedoms in Marion, Kansas
Nema Milaninia
Former ICC and ICTY prosecutor; current partner at King & Spalding
King & Spalding
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Should the U.S. Sanction the ICC, with Nema Milaninia
Elissa Redmiles
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Consent in the Age of AI
Julia Curlee
Lawfare public service fellow, IC/analyst perspective
Lawfare
Episode: Rational Security: The “Hip to Be a Square State” Edition
Steve Feldstein
Guest, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Lawfare Daily: AI Targeting Systems Are Coming—But Not as Fast as You Think
Samuel Charap
Distinguished chair in Russia and Eurasia Policy and Senior Political Scientist at RAND Corporation
RAND Corporation / Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Taking Stock of the Ukraine-Russia Talks
Carissa Véliz
Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Prophecy, Prediction, and Power with Carissa Véliz
Joshua Keating
Senior Correspondent at Vox
Vox
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Nuclear Weapons in the Age of AI, with Joshua Keating
Michael Collins
Acting head of the National Intelligence Council
National Intelligence Council
Episode: Lawfare Archive: The National Intelligence Strategy with Michael Collins of the National Intelligence Council

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
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  • Pope Leo challenges Silicone Valley.

    Phenomenal show. A rare listen for a lifetime.

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    sarahlertzman
    United States2 months ago
  • Cambridge Five

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

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    Pudelmom
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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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    France3 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 Daily: How To Make a Patriot, with Fabian Hoffman
Q: What is the realistic timeline for Ukraine to produce its own Patriots, and what factors could influence this timeline?
Optimistically 12-24 months, realistically 2-4 years; timelines depend on whether components are localized domestically or sourced from abroad, and how quickly the supply chain and certification processes can be expanded.
Lawfare Daily: How To Make a Patriot, with Fabian Hoffman
Q: If Ukraine were to get a license, must the interceptors be built inside Ukraine, or can production be outside for security reasons?
Production can be outside Ukraine for security and efficiency reasons, especially to expand the defense industrial base and access global suppliers; final assembly in Ukraine alone would not meaningfully increase capability without broader supply-chain growth.
Lawfare Daily: How To Make a Patriot, with Fabian Hoffman
Q: What are the main components of the Patriot system and who produces them?
The Patriot comprises an interceptor, launcher, radar, and a battle management system. Raytheon is the main contractor and produces most components (launcher and radar), while Lockheed Martin provides the newer PEC-3 MSE interceptor; Northrop Grumman may be involved in the battle management system for newer generations.
Lawfare Daily: How To Make a Patriot, with Fabian Hoffman
Q: Can you explain how licensing actually works, who grants the license and what the license allows you to do?
Two actors are involved: the licensor (manufacturer) grants the license to a licensee (domestic manufacturer), with government involvement in many cases. The licensor provides access to established IP and production know-how, while the licensee gains a path to produce missiles and to expand the defense industrial base, subject to certification and safeguards.
Lawfare Archive: A Chilling Violation of Press Freedoms in Marion, Kansas
Q: What protections does the Privacy Protection Act provide, and how should police have proceeded in this case to avoid the raid?
The Act favors subpoenas over search warrants, allowing journalists to object in court in advance and potentially invoking shield laws to protect sources and materials. In this case, a subpoena could have allowed time to address concerns legally rather than performing a raid.

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

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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4. Julia Curlee
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