Hunter Biden, embroiled in defamation lawsuits, shares insights on his legal battles and Aileen Cannon's favorable rulings that he hopes to leverage. Aileen Cannon, a judge known for her influential decisions, is discussed alongside the implications of high-profile defamation claims. Former FBI employees Lisa Page and Peter Strzok dive into their unsettled issues with privacy violations. The episode also sheds light on Judge Arthur Engoron, facing scrutiny in the Trump case, underlining the complex intersection of law and media.

Join Quinta Jurecic, a national security law expert, former FBI agent Pete Strzok, Berkeley law professor Orin Kerr, and press freedom advocate Gabe Rottman as they dive into the controversial actions of the Justice Department regarding journalist and congressional records. They explore the ethical implications of government surveillance, the lack of accountability from past attorneys general, and the stark tensions between the press and government oversight. This conversation reveals critical insights into the balance of power and the fate of press freedoms.

Jesse Moss, a director known for his faux-documentary exploring coup scenarios, and Peter Strzok, former FBI Counterintelligence director, engage in a riveting conversation. They discuss the chilling premise of a military coup simulation set for 2025. Moss reveals how blending improv and documentary filmmaking enhances authenticity, while Strzok shares insights on extremism in military recruitment. They also explore the interplay of political violence and accountability in the context of military justice reform, weaving a narrative that scrutinizes America's current political climate.

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok discusses his career in counterintelligence, including investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US elections. He shares personal experiences living in Iran during coups and political unrest. The podcast also covers the challenges of counterintelligence, major spy cases, and advice for a younger self.

Earlier today, in a surprise announcement, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to lead two ongoing federal investigations of former president and now official 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump. The special counsel, Jack Smith, is a longtime DOJ prosecutor and currently the chief Kosovo war crimes prosecutor in The Hague. He will take over the investigation into the retention of classified and government documents at Mar-a-lago, as well as the investigation into attempts to interfere with the lawful transfer of power after the 2020 election.To make sense of the special counsel appointment and what it means for the federal investigations into Donald Trump, Lawfare senior editor Alan Rozenshtein spoke with Lawfare editor-in-chief Ben Wittes, Lawfare senior editor Quinta Jurecic, and former FBI agent Peter Strzok, who worked on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into foreign election interference in the 2016 election.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.