
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.lawfareblog.com.
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From January 2, 2025: You called in with your questions, and Lawfare contributors have answers! Benjamin Wittes, Kevin Frazier, Quinta Jurecic, Eugenia Lostri, Alan Rozenshtein, Scott R. Anderson, Natalie Orpett, Amelia Wilson, Anna Bower, and Roger ... more
Every year, Lawfare publishes a retrospective of the year that passed. Today, we’re pleased to bring you an audio debrief of that article, The Year That Was: 2025, which you can read in full on our website starting December 31.
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From September 19, 2024: On April 14, 2022, New York Times technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac woke up to a stunning four-word tweet from Elon Musk’s Twitter account: “I made an offer.” Having long covered the technology and social media be... more
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Outstanding !
One of the best podcasts I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. There were so many wonderful nuanced nuggets of historical /constitutional gold.
I am really looking forward to reading all of her work. Great conversation.
I’ve appreciably gotten used to a certain level of professionalism among the hosts and commenters. Ms. Klonick’s repeated use of “like” and squeals and over-the-top emotional outbursts ain’t that. Could you tone it down a bit? My ears hurt…
So at least one of you thinks it’s just fine for a masked plainclothes person to snatch anyone they want off the street and do who knows what to that person because nobody knows who or what the snatcher is.
For lawyers, by lawyers. Good stuff.
I’d like Ben to leave his women issues out of the podcast. He makes a point of “joking” that one episode was all men — “And NO women!” he repeated. We get it: you had a domestic spat and so now we all need to hear about it. I’ve also found it strange that Ben should regularly (and uncomfortably) flirt with a female reporter during episodes. Ew. Just stick to the facts and legal cases, please. That’s why we listen.
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Focusing on the intersection of national security, law, and policy, this show brings together a diverse array of experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to engage in serious discussions about pressing issues. Key topics typically include cybersecurity, foreign policy dynamics, and the implications of judicial decisions within the context of governance. The program aims to provide listeners with in-depth analysis and nuanced perspectives, emphasizing a serious and informed discussion style, especially regarding contemporary challenges in an evolving political landscape. Unique to this content is the commitment to high-quality commentary amidst the complexities of law and national security.
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