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The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine
Iran
Russia
Donald Trump
China
Trump Administration
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Israel
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Taiwan
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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 June 12, 2024: Natan Sachs is the Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. He joined Lawfare's Editor in Chief, Benjamin Wittes, to discuss the resignation of Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz, the fate of... more

From September 11, 2023: How much influence do social media platforms have on American politics and society? It’s a tough question for researchers to answer—not just because it’s so big, but also because platforms rarely if ever provide all the data ... more

Sander Tordoir is the Chief Economist of the Center for European Reform (CEPR) and a prominent European voice in the E.U.'s debate over its economic and technological relationship with China. With European trade policy toward China shifting over the ... more

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Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Senior Editors Anna Bower and Roger Parloff to discuss three-day preliminary hearing before magistrate Judge Faruqui in the criminal case of former FBI analysts charged with false statements to Co... more

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John Keller
Former chief of the Department of Justice Public Integrity Section and partner at Walden, Macht, Haran, & Williams
Walden, Macht, Haran, & Williams
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Bribery and the Second Trump Administration with John Keller
Fabian Hoffmann
Doctoral research fellow at the University of Oslo focused on missile technology and nuclear strategy
University of Oslo
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Ukraine, ATACMS, and Putin’s Nuclear Threats
Molly Roberts
Lawfare Senior Editor focused on election-related litigation
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: What We're Worried About for the Elections
Loren Voss
Lawfare Senior Editor who co-chaired an election interference working group
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: What We're Worried About for the Elections
Renée DiResta
Lawfare Contributing Editor focused on the information environment and election rumors
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: What We're Worried About for the Elections
Julia Curlee
Lawfare Public Service Fellow focused on selective intelligence declassification and election institutions
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: What We're Worried About for the Elections
Riana Pfefferkorn
Policy fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Episode: Lawfare Daily: AI, Child Safety, and the Law
Cyndie Demeocq
Doctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Lawfare Daily: AI, Child Safety, and the Law
Asad Ramzanali
Director of Artificial Intelligence and Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Investigating AI Cyber Risks, with Asad Ramzanali

Hosts

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.

Reviews

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

    Podcast Addict
    5
    John Newbould
    4 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
    3
    Wellsintd
    United States5 months ago
  • Pope Leo challenges Silicone Valley.

    Phenomenal show. A rare listen for a lifetime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahlertzman
    United States5 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, October 2
Q: Tell us about what is going on with the lawsuit brought by Renee Good's family.
Anna Bower describes two newly filed suits: a Federal Tort Claims Act case alleging wrongful death and related torts, and a civil rights case alleging a conspiracy to deprive Somali and Hispanic people of their rights and a subsequent cover-up.
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, October 2
Q: Are there any legal mechanisms by which one might challenge the executive branch's decision to go to war?
Scott Anderson discusses a lawsuit brought by NIAC Action and explains that associational standing based on members' property and family connections in Iran may give the case stronger footing than earlier challenges. He also points to congressional opposition and the War Powers Resolution as arguments against dismissal under the political question doctrine.
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, October 16
Q: Do we know who signed the Ilhan Omar search warrant yet?
Eric Columbus identifies the signer as Matthew Sharbaugh, a magistrate judge in Washington, D.C., and says media groups have sued to obtain the warrant materials.
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, October 16
Q: Is there a time window ahead of an election when you are not allowed to remove voters from the rolls?
Eric Columbus explains that federal law generally bars systematic voter-roll removals during a 90-day quiet period, while allowing action based on individualized information about specific voters.
Lawfare Daily: The Spy Who Changed the Cold War in the Middle East
Q: Why do you think it is that career KGB officers, knowing how easily MI6 had been penetrated by their own service in relatively recent history, still decide to trust MI6 with their own safety and security?
Macintyre says MI6 had rebuilt its reputation and was particularly skilled at human intelligence and personal relationships with agents. Kuzichkin approached the British because the CIA station had been evacuated from Iran, while MI6 remained there.

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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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2. Fabian Hoffmann
3. Molly Roberts
4. Loren Voss
5. Renée DiResta
6. Julia Curlee
7. Riana Pfefferkorn
8. Cyndie Demeocq

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