The Lawfare Podcast

Authors John Allen and Darrell West discuss the implications of AI on various sectors, focusing on ethical governance, algorithm bias, and building transparent AI systems. They explore AI in national defense, military operations, autonomous vehicles, job markets, healthcare, and governance, highlighting both benefits and challenges of AI implementation.

Lawfare's Benjamin Wittes and Quinta Jurecic discuss Judge Cannon's order on Trump's classified documents case, legal developments in Trump trials, misrepresentations of law, Judge McAfee in Fulton County, and audience questions

Sean Mirski and Aaron Sobel discuss Missouri's legal fight against China, focusing on the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the implications of the Eighth Circuit's decision, and the potential impact on U.S. foreign policy. They also touch on the non-commercial tort exception and Missouri's claims related to hoarding personal protective equipment.

Benjamin Wittes joins hosts to discuss Benny Gantz's resignation from Israel's war cabinet, California's AI safety laws and First Amendment concerns, European far-right surge, Macron's election strategy. They also talk about celebrating Russia Day, AI regulations, and the challenges of relocating AI factories. All wrapped up with a sponsor shoutout for online therapy services and life-changing glasses for active individuals.

Gabor Rona and Scott R. Anderson discuss if adherence to International Humanitarian Law justifies actions in violation of the Genocide Convention, using Israel's conduct in Gaza as a case study. They explore the complexities of proving genocide, the interplay between different international laws during armed conflicts, and the challenges in demonstrating state responsibility for genocidal actions.

Natan Sachs is the Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. He joined Lawfare's Editor in Chief, Benjamin Wittes, to discuss the resignation of Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz, the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government, and Israeli perceptions of the Gaza war.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Director of FDR Library, Paul Sparrow, discusses FDR vs. Lindbergh, America First movement, FDR's intelligence challenges, Lindbergh's Nazi support, and Eleanor Roosevelt's wartime contributions.

Experience of Lawfare's team covering Trump's New York trial, unique coverage approach, challenges faced without live streaming, impact of appellate team on reporting, team dynamics during trial, ambiance of courtroom and diverse range of protestors, promotion of ad-free podcasts and exclusive content

Charlotte Willner and David Sullivan discuss content moderation in the age of AI, highlighting challenges and promises of AI in trust and safety work. They explore improving working conditions for moderators, privacy protection with Delete Me service, complexities of content moderation, and legal requirements for reporting CSAM.

Explore African politics with experts Judd Devermont and Emilia Columbo discussing challenges & opportunities. Topics include US-Africa relations, elections, security issues, President Macron's response, data privacy, democracy in Nigeria, and South Korea's role in Sub-Saharan Africa.