The Lawfare Podcast

Award-winning journalist Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's Anom sting operation, revealing how the agency used a fake tech startup to infiltrate criminal networks, leading to a global pursuit by Europol. He also shares insights on the rise and fall of Anom, international collaboration in law enforcement, and the challenges faced by journalists reporting on technology and organized crime.

Former Pentagon official Christopher Kirchhoff discusses the Defense Innovation Unit's challenges and successes in transforming warfare with Silicon Valley. Topics include defense procurement pathologies, military superiority through tech innovation, and the DoD's need to innovate quickly.

Chinny Sharma and Yonathan Arbel discuss open-source AI, covering its origins, implications, and regulatory challenges in the AI community. They explore the benefits of transparency and community collaboration in open-source models, while addressing ethical risks like bias and security concerns. The conversation also touches on the complexities of regulating open-source AI and the need to differentiate between powerful and simple models.

Brookings senior fellow Amanda Sloat discusses Boris Johnson's UK election victory, implications for Brexit, and future of the UK. Topics include Labour Party defeat, Brexit negotiations under Johnson, impact on security issues, Irish protocol, data protection challenges post-Brexit, and tensions between Scotland and the UK.

Lawfare editors and legal experts discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States and its implications for ongoing cases against former President Trump. They analyze the challenges in applying the new standard, legal complexities in evidence presentation, and potential Supreme Court interventions. The podcast also explores the impact of presidential immunity, strategic considerations in Trump's trial, and the selection of staff for a president under prosecution.

Alan Rozenshtein, David Rubenstein, and Dean Ball discuss the wide-reaching AI bill SB 1047 in California, AI regulation complexities, differing views on AI safety, industry lobbyists' influence, empowering states for AI regulation, and the global impact of state legislation.

Kevin Frazier and Hyemin Han discuss Biden's weak debate performance, Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity for Trump, and the challenges of internet-related laws. They also touch on New Jersey pizza quality and the geopolitics of shaming in the international system.

Seamus Hughes and Alan Rozenshtein discuss the January 6 charges, including a database tracking cases, pattern of charges, potential presidential involvement, and seditious conspiracy charges. They analyze challenges in prosecuting cases, lack of high-level coordination, and debates on establishing a commission for further inquiry.

Anupam Chander, Kyle Langvhardt, and Alan Rozenshtein discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Moody v. NetChoice, exploring implications for content moderation, state regulation, and First Amendment principles. The conversation delves into complex opinions, concurrences by Justices Barrett, Jackson, Thomas, and Alito, and speculates on future outcomes. They analyze laws impacting platforms, algorithmic content moderation, and balancing speech interests online.

Author and expert Kathy Peiss discusses how US librarians saved books in WWII, focusing on their mission in Europe to acquire and preserve printed material. They explore the role of librarians in intelligence, the use of microfilm technology, and the challenges faced in collecting documents post-war.