Rational Security
The Lawfare Institute
A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2019 • 56min
The "Mar-a-Lago Thumb Drive Lady" Edition
A White House official claims more than two dozen denials for security clearances were overturned. Six months after Saudi agents killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi, what has changed in the U.S-Saudi relationship? And oversight committees gear up for the post-Mueller era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2019 • 55min
The "Still Waiting for the Mueller Report" Edition
This week: What else?! The gang talks about Bill Barr's summary of the Mueller report. What did the special counsel say about a Trump campaign conspiracy with Russia? What did he say about obstruction of justice by the president? And what happens when, as expected, we all get to read the Mueller report itself (or some portion of it)? Thanks to our sponsor Blinkist. Get your 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/RS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2019 • 54min
The "Domestic is Global" Edition
The killing of 50 Muslims by a white supremacist in New Zealand prompts us to reconsider the meaning of domestic terrorism. The Pentagon identifies projects it will cut to pay for President Trump’s border wall. And the Trump administration revokes visas for investigators with the International Criminal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 55min
The "Lock Him Up" Edition
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is heading to prison, and facing new charges. If you thought the Arab Spring was over, think again. And a massage parlor owner with suspected links to the Chinese government was reportedly selling access to Trump’s private Florida resort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 57min
The "Sensitive Compartmented Kushner" Edition
Why does senior White House adviser Jared Kushner have a security clearance? President Trump comes back from a summit meeting with Kim Jong Un empty-handed. And the NSA has apparently stopped a controversial surveillance program that collected Americans’ phone records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 51min
The “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!” Edition
President Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen testifies to Congress. Adam Schiff signals he’s coming after all the Russia probe documents. And U.S. Cyber Command hits back at a Russian troll farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2019 • 55min
The "Overcoats" Edition
President Trump says his intelligence director is “not loyal” and may want to fire him. Trump administration officials pushed a plan to sell nuclear power plants to Saudi Arabia. And hackers hit Australian political parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2019 • 51min
The "Home Stretch?" Edition
Is Robert Mueller nearing the end of his Russia probe? The administration moves to block Chinese telecom giant Huawei. And you too can have your own private Mossad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2019 • 54min
The "Peace and Legislation or War and Investigations" Edition
President Trump delivers his second State of the Union address. Meanwhile, prosecutors send a subpoena to Trump’s inaugural committee. And the president is feuding with his intelligence chiefs—again. Also, Ben wants to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2019 • 56min
The "Stone Cold Polar Vortex" Edition
Roger Stone is indicted in the Mueller probe. Venezuela teeters on the brink of economic and political collapse. And American hackers help the UAE build a cyber army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
