

Lawfare Daily: Bob Bauer and Liza Goitein on Emergency Powers Reform
Sep 20, 2024
Bob Bauer, a distinguished legal scholar from NYU, and Liza Goitein, an expert in liberty and national security at the Brennan Center, dive into the complexities of emergency powers. They analyze the National Emergencies Act and its implications for presidential authority, especially amid recent bipartisan reform efforts. The discussion critiques the historical failures of checks on executive power, advocating for clearer rules to safeguard democracy. Their insights shed light on the pressing need for accountability and the evolving landscape of emergency declarations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Protecting Personal Privacy in the Digital Age
01:32 • 4min
Reforming the National Emergencies Act
05:33 • 20min
Smart Financial Moves for a Secure Future
25:37 • 2min
Protecting Privacy in a Digital World
27:43 • 7min
Reassessing Executive Power: The National Emergencies Act
34:44 • 26min
Summary and Mental Health Support
01:00:32 • 2min