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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Jun 6, 2018 • 46min
The "500 Days" Edition
Paul Manafort gets in touch with some old friends. Was it witness tampering? Donald Trump discovers an Article II interpretation that would make Hamilton blush. And we’re on the edge of our seats for a Supreme Court decision on the 4th Amendment and cell phone records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2018 • 51min
The "J’recuse" Edition
President Trump told Jeff Sessions that he should not recuse himself from the Russia investigation. Trump feuds with the Homeland Security secretary as the administration separates children from their families at the U.S. border with Mexico. And investigators determine that Russia was the source of a missile that shot down a Malaysian airliner in 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2018 • 50min
The 'SpyGate' Edition
President Trump orders the Justice Department to investigate the Russia investigation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo details the administration’s strategy for dealing with Iran. And Trump appears to say that North Korea might not need to get rid of its nuclear weapons after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2018 • 55min
The "Crossfire Hurricane" Edition
Israel kills dozens of protesters in Gaza as the US opens a new embassy in Jerusalem. President Trump wants to save jobs at ZTE, the Chinese company officials say threatens US national security. And the government has a suspect in the leak of CIA hacking tools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2018 • 50min
The "No Deal Goes Unpunished" Edition
President Trump decides to undo the Iran deal. Gina Haspel faces a grilling in the Senate. And Devin Nunes wants information that intelligence officials fear could jeopardize a source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2018 • 54min
The "49 Questions Mueller Mustache" Edition
Robert Mueller has lots of questions for President Trump. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran lied about its nuclear weapons program. And John Kelly has reportedly described the president as an unhinged “idiot.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2018 • 51min
The "Drinking on the Job" Edition
Gina Haspel faces an uphill climb to become the next CIA Director. Former FBI No. 2 Andrew McCabe may face criminal charges. And the Democratic National Committee files suit over the 2016 theft of its emails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2018 • 55min
The “I Don’t Get Confused” Edition
Jim Comey has a few words to say. Nikki Haley is not confused about anything. And Mike Pompeo makes a surprise trip to North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2018 • 53min
The "On the Edge of Our Seats" Edition
Federal authorities launch raids on the home and office of President Trump’s personal attorney. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. And the U.S. prepares for possible military action against Syria. Special guests this week: Quinta Jurecic of Lawfare and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2018 • 48min
The "Return of Susan" Edition
Robert Mueller tells the president’s lawyers that Trump is the subject of a criminal investigation. Trump vows to pull the military out of Syria. And American troops may be heading to the US border with Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
