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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 YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Molly Roberts, Eric Columbus, and Roger Parloff to discuss Judge Friedman rejecting the Defense Department’s revised press rules, the D.C.... more

From October 28, 2024: Aram Gavoor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at GW Law, joins Kevin Frazier, Senior Research Fellow in the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to summarize an... more

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From September 1, 2020: On August 13, President Trump said in a news interview that he opposed supplemental funding for the United States Postal Service because such funding is needed for the delivery of universal mail-in ballots for the 2020 electio... more

Representative Nick Begich, Alaska's at-large member of Congress, joins Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, to discuss the current state... more

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Kevin Kosar
Expert on policy and governance, American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Election Anxieties and the U.S. Postal Service with Kevin Kosar and Anne Joseph O’Connell
Anne Joseph O'Connell
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Stanford Law School
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Election Anxieties and the U.S. Postal Service with Kevin Kosar and Anne Joseph O’Connell
Nick Begich
US Representative for Alaska, member of House Committee on Natural Resources and Science, Space, and Technology
United States Congress (Alaska)
Episode: Scaling Laws: How to Use, Govern, and Lead on AI? Rep. Begich Points the Path Forward
Katherine Pompilio
Associate Editor at Lawfare
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Katherine Pompilio on Tracking Government Non-Compliance in Habeas Corpus Cases
Yaqiu Wang
Human rights advocate who studies the Chinese government
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Yaqiu Wang on Surveillance, Censorship, and Emerging Technologies in the PRC
Arne Westad
Professor at Yale University, author of The Coming Storm
Yale University
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Arne Westad on ‘The Coming Storm’
Glenn Weil
Economist and author
Microsoft Research
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A World Without Caesars
Yakub Machumgama
Executive director
Future of Free Speech Project, Vanderbilt University
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A World Without Caesars
Ravi Iyer
Managing director
USC Marshall School Neely Center
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A World Without Caesars

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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.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Useful

    Has the fine print detail that explains the logic behind the surficially inscrutable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AintWhatIUsedToBe
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
    Netherlands2 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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
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    traceyInDuin
    Ireland3 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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Scaling Laws: How to Use, Govern, and Lead on AI? Rep. Begich Points the Path Forward
Q: How is AI adoption affecting governance and the work of Congress, particularly staff versus members?
Staff are adopting AI tools faster to streamline workflows, but meaningful governance requires careful training and clear use cases so members can oversee and guide AI-enabled processes without sacrificing deliberation.
Scaling Laws: How to Use, Govern, and Lead on AI? Rep. Begich Points the Path Forward
Q: What are Representative Begich's priorities for AI policy and infrastructure, and how might Alaska shape national approaches?
Begich emphasizes durable, predictable law to support long-term investments in AI and infrastructure, highlights Alaska as a testbed for data centers and energy strategies, and discusses legislative steps like the Data Act to reduce regulatory drag while ensuring national competitiveness.
Lawfare Daily: Arne Westad on ‘The Coming Storm’
Q: What is your biggest fear about current trajectories between the US and China?
Growing domestic political pressures and short planning horizons risk precipitating a crisis; without deliberate restraint and long-term thinking, peaceful management may erode, increasing the chance of miscalculation and a broader conflict.
Lawfare Daily: Arne Westad on ‘The Coming Storm’
Q: What is the main takeaway for practitioners of diplomacy from your work?
The main takeaway is the importance of time—how durable, long-term planning and patience can prevent escalation, and how reducing tensions in existing conflicts (like Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran-related issues) can prevent a larger great-power war.
Lawfare Daily: Arne Westad on ‘The Coming Storm’
Q: How can Western powers walk back from the current high-tension trajectory with China and avoid a catastrophic conflict?
By acknowledging the complexity of the situation, avoiding coercive postures, and pursuing a two-track approach that includes economic/technological dialogue alongside clear but limited political commitments, including restating no-tolerance for Taiwan independence and seeking durable, peaceful arrangements in the region.

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

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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2. Anne Joseph O'Connell
3. Nick Begich
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5. Yaqiu Wang
6. Arne Westad
7. Glenn Weil
8. Yakub Machumgama

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