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The Lawfare Podcast

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Iran
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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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Pamela Samuelson
Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Pam Samuelson on Copyright's Threat to Generative AI
Orin Kerr
Professor at Stanford Law School, author
Stanford Law School
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Orin Kerr on the Digital Fourth Amendment
Nicholas Enrich
Former Acting Assistant Administrator of Global Health at USAID; author of Into the Woodchipper
USAID/Global Health Bureau (former); author
Episode: Lawfare Daily: An Insider’s Account of the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of USAID
Patrick Radden Keefe
Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of London Falling
The New Yorker
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Patrick Radden Keefe on ‘London Falling’
Adam Unikowsky
Attorney, argued Chatrie before the Supreme Court
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Chatting on Chatrie with Adam Unikowsky, Michael Dreeben, and Richard Salgado
Nick Bednar
Special guest, Lawfare Contributing Editor joining from the University of Minnesota
Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, May 1
Carrie Cordero
Formerly in the National Security Division of the DOJ
Lawfare guest/Policy expert
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Carrie Cordero and Paul Rosenzweig Weigh in on Comey
Paul Rosenzweig
Formerly under Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr
Policy expert
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Carrie Cordero and Paul Rosenzweig Weigh in on Comey
Chinmayi Sharma
Associate Professor at Fordham Law School and contributing editor
Fordham Law School / Lawfare
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The Dangers of Privatized, Automated Immigration Enforcement

Hosts

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
  • 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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    MobyDick99
    France21 days ago
  • Rosetta Stone

    I find the Lawfare Podcast- and others within the same family- to be my Rosetta Stone for understanding the machinations and perturbations of the secular clergy; particularly in an age where the fat fingers of money and power weigh heavily on the scales of justice.

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    AngryCarlWishesHeWasnt
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favs

    Lawfare scratches an itch of mine to understand better what's going on in the world: what's legal, why it's not. It's one of my most anticipated listens of the week. I appreciate the podcasters' hard work to stay current, analyze what happened, and share what they've found.

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    Het Niewsblad
    United Statesa month ago
  • History of Iran & US Relations

    Excellent discussion on how the history between the two countries shows how it’s unlikely agreements can be reached.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pudelmom
    United States2 months ago
  • I love the weekly trial recaps

    Never enough I am alway left wanting more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJ Brazill
    United States2 months ago

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Lawfare Daily: What the War Powers Resolution Means for Iran
Q: start by telling us what is the War Powers Resolution and what does it say?
The War Powers Resolution is a statute enacted by Congress in 1973 to recalibrate the roles of the political branches, giving Congress more of a voice in decisions to use military force; it lays out reporting requirements within 48 hours and a 60‑day clock, with potential extensions, to constrain or end hostilities absent further congressional authorization.
Lawfare Archive: Orin Kerr on the Digital Fourth Amendment
Q: Why did Carpenter mark a turning point in the third party doctrine, and what does it imply for the future?
Carpenter signaled that digital data reflecting location and movement represents a new kind of privacy interest that isn't adequately protected by the old third party doctrine. It illustrates how seismic shifts in technology require rethinking what constitutes a search and how much information the state can access, paving the way for more digital-specific protections.
Lawfare Archive: Orin Kerr on the Digital Fourth Amendment
Q: Can you explain the core concept of equilibrium adjustment and how it applies to digital evidence?
Equilibrium adjustment is a method to preserve the Fourth Amendment's protective balance over time by adjusting legal rules as technology changes, so the government's power doesn't grow unmoored from privacy protections. It uses historical patterns (like with cars in Carroll) to forecast and justify targeted rule changes that fit current tech without broadly expanding government surveillance.
Lawfare Archive: Pam Samuelson on Copyright's Threat to Generative AI
Q: If you were a judge ruling on these cases, what principles would you want to see applied in the long-term settlement?
Principles would likely emphasize balancing innovation with protections for creators, recognizing transformative use in AI contexts, and avoiding an outcome that entirely suppresses the development of generative technologies while still respecting the rights and livelihoods of authors and artists.
Lawfare Archive: Pam Samuelson on Copyright's Threat to Generative AI
Q: What do you see as the likely role of Congress and Europe in forming a long-term solution for AI and copyright?
Congress may hold hearings and issue interpretations, while Europe has pursued licensing-like approaches and data mining exceptions; together they shape incentives, cross-border activity, and the potential for global norms.

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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.

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