The Lawfare Podcast
The Lawfare Institute
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.lawfaremedia.org.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 15min
Rational Security: The “Sir, This is a Wendy’s” Edition
Topics include potential government shutdown, legal drama with former President Trump, Supreme Court on social media censorship laws, and quirky insights on YouTube content weight and canned tomatoes.
Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
Trump’s Trials and Tribulations: The Supreme Court Will Hear Trump's Immunity Claim
Discussions on Supreme Court hearing Trump's immunity claim, D.C. trial delays, Fulton County hearing drama, Mar-a-Lago prosecution preview, New York criminal trial updates. Panelists tackle audience questions, legal challenges, judiciary security issues, sleep importance, and money management solutions. Legal drama, Supreme Court matters, reformulated immunity question analysis, cash payments scrutiny, Trump's legal billing rate comparison.
Mar 2, 2024 • 48min
Lawfare Archive: The SpaceX Launch and the Future of Space Law
Experts discuss the legal and policy challenges of the new space era, including SpaceX's launch. Topics include US space policy evolution, applying international law to outer space, Artemis accords' impact on space law, and navigating the evolving space landscape.
Mar 1, 2024 • 41min
Governing the Use of Autonomous Weapons and AI in Warfare with Lauren Kahn
Discussing the use of AI in warfare, Lauren Kahn emphasizes the importance of confidence-building measures over a ban. Exploring the complexities of autonomous weapons systems, regulations, and responsible AI use in defense. Highlighting upcoming summits on autonomous weapon governance.
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
Chatter: The Moon, Tides, and National Security with Rebecca Boyle
Join the discussion on the Moon's impact on national security, tides, and more with science journalist Rebecca Boyle. Dive into astronomy's history, lunar influences on calendars and battles, the Moon's origins, Cold War missions, and the potential for a radio telescope on the far side of the Moon.
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sanctions Past, Present, and Future with OFAC Director Brad Smith
Discussing the evolution and impact of US sanctions, especially in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Exploring the use of secondary sanctions, de-dollarization, and dialogues with China. Insightful conversation with Brad Smith, Director of OFAC, on the strategic application of financial sanctions.
Feb 28, 2024 • 41min
Justin Sherman on Senator Wyden’s Investigation of Near Intelligence Inc.
Senator Wyden's investigation exposed a data broker aiding anti-abortion groups in targeted messaging at Planned Parenthood visitors. Justin Sherman discusses the data broker ecosystem, lack of federal legislation, and potential FTC actions. They explore the invasive practices, privacy concerns, gaps in laws, and the selling of location data without user consent to government entities.
Feb 27, 2024 • 60min
The Justices Figure Out that Internet Law Is Hard
The Supreme Court hears a major First Amendment case on internet law, justices are grumpy about inadequate record, uncertainties in predicting their stance, frustration with lack of detailed legal challenges, and the complexities of balancing free speech and online regulations.
Feb 26, 2024 • 60min
How Much Trouble is NATO Really In? with Scott R. Anderson
Exploring the implications of Trump's NATO comments, the legal framework of NATO defense spending, the intricacies of treaty exits, the presidential authority in treaty withdrawals, and the significance of upholding international alliances like NATO
Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
Rational Security: The “Fast and the Furry-us” Edition
This week on Rational Security, topics include Russia's assertiveness in Ukraine, Netanyahu-Biden tensions over Gaza, and the Kids Online Safety Act. Discussions cover Navalny's mysterious death, Ukrainian vulnerabilities, and potential divides in Israeli-US relations. Analysis of geopolitical conflicts and legislative complexities provide insight into current national security challenges.
