The Lawfare Podcast

Exploring the Supreme Court's ruling on former presidents' immunity from criminal prosecution in the case of Trump v. United States, highlighting the complexities of the decision and its implications. Analyzing Justice Jackson's dissent and the challenges in differentiating official acts from unofficial acts. Discussing the ambiguities in presidential immunity and the difficulties faced by legal experts in interpreting and implementing specific tests. Delving into the implications of a recent legal opinion on former presidents' immunity in cases in New York and Florida, including discussions on conspiracy charges and accountability scenarios.

Lawfare Senior Editors Quinta Jurecic and Roger Parloff discuss the Supreme Court ruling in Fischer v. U.S., impacting Jan. 6 defendants and implications for Special Counsel Jack Smith's case. They analyze Justice Barrett's dissent, Trump's indictment, and upcoming rulings on presidential immunity.

Listen to senior reporter Issie Lapowsky from Protocol discuss the recent tech CEOs' hearing on Capitol Hill, focusing on content moderation policies post-Capitol riot, struggles with far-right extremism, Section 230 reform, and challenges in reporting on big tech. Dive into the failures to prevent the January 6th events, the controversy over NYU Ad Observer's data collection practices, and the media coverage dynamics in the tech industry.

Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes talks with Lawfare Legal Correspondent Anna Bower about the latest legal proceedings in Trump's trials, including issues surrounding classified documents, Georgia Court of Appeals, and more. They discuss the complexities of the case, judge's behavior, potential trial outcomes, and funding of investigations. The episode provides in-depth analysis and speculations on various legal challenges and upcoming opinions.

Lawfare Daily discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Murthy v. Missouri with Kate Klonick and Matt Perault. They explore government influence on tech companies' speech decisions, threats from public officials, challenges of COVID disinformation, and the role of executive orders in regulating online speech.

Kevin Frazier joins to discuss Assange's plea under the Espionage Act, the Houthi's Red Sea attacks, Apple's AI launch, and the implications of AI regulation. They cover the libertarian party's decline, Assange's legal challenges, public support variations, escalating Yemen attacks, US-Iran tensions, and the impact on foreign policy. Also, they delve into Apple's AI release and European regulations.

Belarusian political analyst, Katsiaryna Shmatsina, discusses her trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government in Belarus. She covers the Lukashenko regime's history, ties with Russia, 2020 election, crackdown on protests, and her decision to seek asylum in the United States.

Discussing the landmark case against Chiquita Banana for financing a paramilitary group in Colombia. Exploring corporate accountability for human rights violations, challenges in proving cases abroad, and the significance of seeking justice. Delving into emotional and bureaucratic hurdles faced by victims and the complexities of evidence gathering. Tracing the historical evolution of the Alien Tort Statute in the US and the impact of government regulations on corporate conduct. Emphasizing the need for industry-specific standards, metrics, and accountability for real change in company behavior.

Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason magazine, discusses libertarian views on war, diplomacy, and national security. Topics include libertarianism's stance on nation-state conflicts, differences with the Libertarian Party, and the influence of political philosophers like Ayn Rand and Friedrich Hayek. The conversation also covers libertarian perspectives on journalism, state power, individual freedoms, and innovative living experiments like charter cities and seasteading.

Larry Lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School, discusses the Right to Warn of AI dangers with Kevin Frazier. They explore the need for this right, potential scope, and responsibilities of AI labs. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing risks in AI technology and the ethical dilemmas faced by employees in the tech industry.