The Lawfare Podcast

The podcast explores the reactions of Cold War intellectuals to fascism, Nazism, and Soviet communism, and how these reactions shaped liberalism. It discusses the transformation of liberalism during the mid-20th century and the influence of intellectuals like Isaiah Berlin and Gertrude Himmelfarb. The podcast also delves into the emergence of neo-conservatism and its connection to Cold War liberals, as well as the relationship between intellectual history and politics during the Cold War. It concludes by analyzing the failures of Cold War liberalism and its potential to address current crises.

Filmmaker Steve James discusses his new documentary about Ted Hall, a young physicist who decided to share secret designs of the atomic bomb with the Soviet Union during the Manhattan Project. They explore Hall's motivations, the FBI's attempts to charge him, and the love between Ted and his wife that kept the truth hidden for decades.

Kate Hanniford, partner at Alston & Bird, discusses the SEC's new cyber disclosure rule, including determining materiality, scope of disclosure, concerns and criticisms, exceptions and implications, and challenges of the rule.

Legal scholars Ned Foley and Derek Muller join Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson to discuss the implementation of Section 3 disqualification under the 14th Amendment. They explore the interpretation and application of Section 3, its relevance in disqualifying individuals involved in insurrection or rebellion, and the procedural hurdles in implementing disqualification. The podcast also delves into hypothetical scenarios related to disqualification of candidates, the role of presidential electors, and the disqualification of state officials under Section 3.

Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind Technologies and Inflection AI, discusses the dangers and promises of artificial intelligence in his new book. They explore the need for ethical AI, the implications of open sourcing technologies, and the potential threats and regulations surrounding AI development. Despite the risks, they express optimism about the future benefits of technology.

Canadian national security expert Jessica Davis discusses the implications of Canada adding the Proud Boys to its terror entity list. Topics include right-wing extremism in Canada, the consequences of the listing, and Canada-US relations.

Topics include the death of Wagner Group leader, potential implications for Russian government, Republican party's proposal to invade Mexico, legality and consequences of such an invasion, psychological anxiety of borders, arguments surrounding removal to federal court, and recommendations for HBO show and Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

Discussion on updates in Trump-related court cases including Mar-a-Lago, Fulton County, and the January 6th case. Analysis of the clear statement rule and its application to President Trump's indictment. Exploring developments in various Trump-related court cases, civil suits against Trump and Giuliani, and the Dominion defamation case. Uncertainty surrounding legal procedures such as removal of a case and waivers for speedy trials. Implications of a flipped witness, funding Trump's defense, and the ruling in the California Bar Discipline case.

Michel Paradis and Bob Loeb discuss the recent ruling in the Al-Nashiri case in terms of jurisdictional dispute, legal procedure and arguments for deviating from Congressional order, disagreement on application of abstention and Military Commissions Act, and examining the political and legal factors in the case.

David Kris talks with Michael Collins, acting head of the National Intelligence Council, about the National Intelligence Strategy, U.S. national security, defense, cyber, and intelligence strategy. They also discuss the increasing geopolitical significance of non-state entities and the concept of intelligence itself. Collins shares insights into his career in the U.S. intelligence community and his thoughts about the future of U.S. intelligence.