Lauren Harper
Daniel Ellsberg Chair of Government Secrecy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation and privacy advocate focused on government transparency and records access.
Top 3 podcasts with Lauren Harper
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Mar 30, 2026 • 33min
'If You Can Keep It': Privacy Protections Under The Trump Administration
Jake LaPerrucca, privacy lawyer focused on surveillance policy, and Lauren Harper, government secrecy and transparency advocate, discuss widening agency data sharing and risks from centralized government databases. They cover big data tools, private vendors enabling federal access, FISA 702 and broker loopholes, chilling effects on civil liberties, and oversight gaps that make surveillance hard to unwind.
Jul 28, 2025 • 35min
'If You Can Keep It': Weakening Whistleblower Protections
In this insightful discussion, Lauren Harper, The Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy, and Hampton Dellinger, a former special counsel, dive deep into the current threats to whistleblower protections under the Trump administration. They highlight the vital role whistleblowers play in ensuring government accountability and transparency. Personal anecdotes reveal the fear of retaliation faced by those who speak out. The conversation underscores the urgent need for stronger protections and raises concerns about the impact of AI on democracy and freedom of the press.
Jul 14, 2025 • 32min
'If You Can Keep It': The United States At 250
Glenn Nye, former Democratic representative and current CEO of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, teams up with Lauren Harper, a leading advocate for press freedoms at the Freedom of the Press Foundation. They dive into the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S., discussing the evolution of American identity and key innovations in science and democracy. The conversation addresses the challenges of government transparency and citizen advocacy, highlighting urgent reforms needed to safeguard democracy as the nation celebrates its rich history.
