Tyler McBrien

Anna Bower, a legal correspondent, teams up with AI expert Kevin Frazier and managing editor Tyler McBrien for an insightful discussion. They tackle the Trump administration's controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport foreign nationals. The conversation also dives into the implications of AI in government, contrasting the Biden and Trump administrations’ approaches. Additionally, the chaos surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's management of classified information is explored, raising pressing questions about leadership and security.

Tyler McBrien, managing editor at Lawfare and OSINT writer, digs into how civilians use satellite photos, flight radars, social media and AI dashboards to monitor Iran. He traces OSINT’s origins, shows where it succeeds and where it misleads, and explores how prediction markets and tech shape incentives and risks around remote monitoring.

In a lively discussion, Natalie Orpett, Daniel Byman, and Tyler McBrien tackle significant national security issues. They dive into escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, with insights on a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The trio also examines President Trump's unexpected policy shift regarding the Houthis in the Red Sea, questioning its long-term credibility. Legal complexities surrounding foreign gifts and the curious 'doodle ordinance' add a unique twist to their debate, blending humor with serious insights on governance and law.

Tyler McBrien, Lawfare managing editor who deciphers U.S. policy constraints. Daniel Byman, Middle East security expert with deep Iran knowledge. They unpack a surprising two-week ceasefire and its vague terms. They discuss Strait of Hormuz transit conditions and regional winners and losers. They parse incendiary presidential rhetoric, legality concerns, and how domestic politics and munitions shape strategic choices.

Natalie Orpett, legal and policy analyst on international law; Tyler McBrien, political and regional analyst; Daniel Byman, Middle East security and counterterrorism expert. They dissect the sudden ceasefire and its vague conditions. They unpack presidential threats and legal risks. They debate regional security tradeoffs, Iran’s strategic choices, China’s diplomatic role, and domestic political constraints shaping the conflict’s future.

Natalie Orpett, Lawfare's executive editor and veteran of the military commission system, along with Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow, and Tyler McBrien, Lawfare's Managing Editor, dive into urgent national security topics. They address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the shifting international support for Palestine. The trio also discusses the recent AI Action Plan by the Trump administration, analyzing its implications for future policy and global competitiveness, all while weaving in humor and personal anecdotes about DJ names.

The Jan. 6 select committee has wrapped up its first spree of hearings, and it has announced a second set of hearings when Congress returns in September. The month of lull gives us a good opportunity to assess where the committee has come so far and where it might be going.Benjamin Wittes sat down in Twitter Spaces on Thursday with Lawfare’s executive editor and host of The Aftermath Natalie Orpett, Lawfare senior editors Quinta Jurecic and Molly Reynolds, and Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien, who read questions from the live audience. They discussed what the committee has accomplished institutionally, what it has accomplished from an adding-new-evidence point of view, what the purpose of this next round of hearings might be, and what relationship this investigation might have to the Justice Department's recent spree of activities.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Bower, a Senior editor and trial correspondent, Tyler McBrien, Managing editor, and Peter Harrell, an economics expert, dive into pressing national security issues. They discuss the U.S. government’s controversial investment in Intel amid global AI competition. The guests analyze Indian Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic gestures towards Russia and China, signaling challenges for U.S. relations. Legal battles over the deportation of unaccompanied minors also take center stage, revealing the intricate intersections of immigration law and government policy.

Legal experts Benjamin Wittes, Anna Bower, Tyler McBrien, and Katerine Pompilio discuss Trump's trial proceedings, courtroom drama, prosecution strategies, witness testimonies, data privacy solutions, and speculation on the upcoming verdict in an engaging and informative podcast.

Molly Roberts, senior editor focused on domestic politics and elections. Renée DiResta, researcher on misinformation and platform harms. Tyler McBrien, managing editor covering OSINT and intelligence. They unpack recent jury verdicts about social platforms and youth harms. They debate legal lines around algorithms, explore the SAVE America Act’s ties to DHS funding, and dig into OSINT dashboards, incentives, and AI detection limits.