
The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Archive: Luke Murry and Daniel Silverberg on National Security in Congress
Nov 11, 2023
Luke Murry and Daniel Silverberg, National Security Advisors to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer respectively, discuss security issues facing Congress, the day-to-day work of congressional staff, and the importance of bipartisan cooperation. They address the challenges in Congress regarding national security and foreign policy, the need for oversight and constituent engagement, and share examples of how they handle disagreements and find common ground. They emphasize the complexity of decision-making within Congress and stress the importance of grassroots organizing and citizen participation in the political process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Oversight, Democracy, and Press Reporting
02:39 • 13min
Differences and Challenges in Congress Regarding National Security and Foreign Policy
15:51 • 6min
Constituent Engagement and Foreign Policy
21:43 • 3min
Working Through Disagreements
25:07 • 17min
Grassroots Organizing, Voting, and Understanding the Complexity of Congress
41:47 • 6min
