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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 November 18, 2024: Christie Hicks, the Managing Attorney overseeing Earthjustice's Clean Energy Program, and Mandy DeRoche, a Deputy Managing Attorney in Earthjustice's Clean Energy Program, join Kevin Frazier, Senior Research Fellow in the Cons... more

From October 2, 2025: In a live conversation on October 1,Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson spoke to Managing Director at S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace Joel Braunold about President Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza and what... more

From September 16, 2024: On Sept. 24, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes moderated a panel discussion featuring Lawfare Senior Editor and Brookings Fellow Scott R. Anderson, Lawfare Senior Editor and Brookings Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds, Lawfa... more

For today’s episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sits down with Dr. Omar Mohammed, a senior researcher with the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University and the author of the blog Mosul Eye, which anonymously documented li... more

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Jonathan Czin
Brookings Institution analyst specializing in China
Brookings Institution
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Did Washington Walk Into Beijing’s Trap? Xi’s State Visit with Jonathan Czin
Emily Benson
Head of strategy at Minerva Technology Futures
Minerva Technology Futures
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Emily Benson on What Economic Security Is, and How We Should Think About It
Lee Gelernt
ACLU's Chief Litigator for Alien Enemies Act cases
ACLU
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Two Appeals Concerning Alien Enemies Act Removals in Apparent Defiance of a Court Order
Page Hedley
Senior Advisor at Forecasting Research Institute; co-author of The Not for Private Game Letter
Forecasting Research Institute
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Page Hedley and Gad Weiss on OpenAI’s Latest Corporate Governance Pivot
Gad Weiss
Wagner Fellow in Law and Business at NYU Law
New York University School of Law
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Page Hedley and Gad Weiss on OpenAI’s Latest Corporate Governance Pivot
John Sipher
Former Central Intelligence Agency Case Officer
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Julia Curlee and John Sipher on John Ratcliffe’s Tenure as the Director of Central Intelligence
Roger Parloff
Lawfare Senior Editor; Court Follower
Lawfare
Episode: Rational Security: The “Worlds Colliding” Edition
Eileen Guo
Reporter for MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Eileen Guo on Whether “the Censorship-Industrial Complex” Actually Exists
Terence L. O'Rourke
Attorney who represented the Republic of Texas
Independent attorney in Houston, Texas
Episode: Lawfare Daily: ‘A Whole Other Country,’ with Zoe Kurland and Terence O’Rourke

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Various Hosts (Lawfare editors, contributors, and frequent guests)
Editorial team and frequent guests from Lawfare and partner institutions, spanning law, policy, intelligence, security, geopolitics, and technology governance.
Guest Profile (repeat guests across episodes)
A roster of domain experts including geopolitical analysts, AI policy researchers, journalists, and security professionals.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.5k ratings
  • Great as usual. Thanks.

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    John Newbould
    3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wellsintd
    United States4 months ago
  • Pope Leo challenges Silicone Valley.

    Phenomenal show. A rare listen for a lifetime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahlertzman
    United States4 months ago
  • Cambridge Five

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pudelmom
    United States5 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 States5 months ago

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Accessible yet deep dives—great for listeners who want to understand the why behind legal decisions.
Thoughtful, rigorous policy discussions with legal framing, though pacing can vary by panel.
Listeners appreciate credible guests and credible hosts, though some note moments of uncertain phrasing in complex cases.
High-quality analysis on timely topics, with a strong emphasis on governance and accountability.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lawfare Archive: Mikhail Zygar on Putin, the Russia-Ukraine War, and Press Freedom
Q: Can you tell us about your background and how you ended up in exile in the United States?
The guest explains a long career in Russian media, the founding of TV Rain, and the sudden pressures after 2014 that forced many independent outlets to flee abroad, culminating in living in New York and continuing to cover Russia from exile.
Lawfare Daily: The Houthi War Against Saudi Arabia
Q: How should we understand the Houthis' use of Red Sea shipping attacks and their broader aims regarding oil, Iran, and regional balance of power?
Johnson notes two phases: first, defending the Palestinian cause and using regional dynamics to rally support, and second, focusing attacks on ships tied to Israel or Saudi oil interests to maximize leverage against Saudi Arabia while avoiding a direct US confrontation. He emphasizes the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and how the Houthis seek to pressure Saudi Arabia economically while seeking potential concessions.
Lawfare Daily: The Houthi War Against Saudi Arabia
Q: What is the Houthis' current strategic position and what are their goals within Yemen and beyond?
Greg Johnson explains that the Houthis are incredibly expansionist, aiming to move from control of the northwest highlands into Ma'arib and beyond to secure oil and gas resources, while projecting power regionally and potentially internationally. Their strategy leverages the Red Sea coast, the Bab al-Mandab choke point, and support from regional actors like Iran, but they have learned to operate with a degree of autonomy, building a domestic defense posture and exploiting internal divisions among Yemen's various factions.
Lawfare Daily: Did Washington Walk Into Beijing’s Trap? Xi’s State Visit with Jonathan Czin
Q: What actually happened on Taiwan in the readouts and real policy?
Both sides avoided a decisive moment on Taiwan in their official readouts, while Beijing pressed for explicit US opposition to Taiwan independence, which the US has historically avoided declaring outright; the result was a nuanced, not dramatic stance that still signals Beijing's objective to influence Taipei without a big public pledge from Washington.
Lawfare Daily: Did Washington Walk Into Beijing’s Trap? Xi’s State Visit with Jonathan Czin
Q: Could you give us a bit more on the AI, what was in it, and what wasn't?
The AI dialogue existed in small steps: a planned, higher-level discussion that was supposed to stand up a formal AI dialogue, but in practice it remained shallow and informal, with limited mechanisms, and there was skepticism about whether China would actively participate or implement any meaningful agreement.

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

The show focuses on the intersection of national security, law, and policy, featuring deep dives with scholars, policymakers, journalists, and industry experts. Episodes frequently cover how laws, courts, and governance shape policy in areas like national security, cyber, immigration, AI governance, and international relations, often with historical context and practical implications for decision-makers. A standout aspect is the consistent pairing of legal analysis with geopolitical insight, plus frequent access to top researchers and practitioners from prestigious institutions and leading tech and policy organizations. This combination makes it valuable for listeners who want rigorous, policy-driven discussion with real-world impact, and f... more

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