The Lawfare Podcast

This episode of “Trump's Trials and Tribulations,” was recorded on June 6 in front of a live audience on YouTube and Zoom.Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes talked to Lawfare Senior Editor Roger Parloff, Lawfare Courts Correspondent and Legal Fellow Anna Bower, and New York Times reporter Alan Feuer about the Georgia Court of Appeal's order staying trial court proceedings in the Fulton County case, what Judge Cannon has been up to in the Southern District of Florida, including scheduling days of hearings, and more. And of course, they took audience questions from Lawfare Material Supporters on Zoom.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Leutert, Mexico Security Initiative director, discusses migrant caravans on the Mexico-Guatemala border. Topics include reasons for joining caravans, alternatives, factors driving migration from Honduras, gang violence impact, challenges faced by migrants, and experiences of Honduran migrants towards the U.S. border.

In 2022, Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and Stafford Rosenbaum filed a lawsuit against ten Wisconsin fraudulent electors, Kenneth Chesebro, and James Troupis for their efforts to subvert the 2020 election. Earlier this year, ICAP reached two settlements with the defendants, which resulted in thousands of pages of text messages, emails, and other correspondence being turned over, providing new insight into how exactly the fake electors scheme was developed and implemented in Wisconsin and across the country. Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey sat down with ICAP Executive Director Mary McCord to discuss the settlements reached with the Wisconsin fraudulent electors, what new information was revealed in the thousands of pages of documents turned over, and whether the recent criminal charges filed against Kenneth Chesebro, James Troupis, and Mike Roman revealed any new information.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.

Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien joins Quinta and Scott to discuss Trump's recent conviction and possible appeal, Biden's cease-fire plan for Gaza, the new asylum executive order at the southern U.S. border, and more national security news stories.

Deputy General Counsel at OpenAI, Alex Iftimie, discusses OpenAI's shutdown of state-backed information operations using AI tools. They explore case studies involving Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and Israeli actors, defensive design features, and strategies for identifying and engaging with bad actors. The podcast emphasizes the importance of collaboration in detecting and preventing malicious activities in the AI industry.

Professors Ashley Deeks and Mark Klamberg discuss the weaponization of AI in national security, exploring regulations, risks, and responsibility. Topics include AI in command systems, AI regulation in California and EU, safety in nuclear scenarios, international law challenges, and the need for non-traditional checks in AI regulation.

Historian John Strausbaugh discusses the chaotic and risky Soviet space program, contrasting it with NASA's methodical approach. Topics include political motivations, extreme living conditions, contrasts in transparency, tragic incidents, and the legacy of the Soviet space program.

Author and legal scholar Michel Paradis discusses Eisenhower's role in D-Day, his unique childhood, mentorship by Churchill, and the rise of the American superpower. The podcast explores Eisenhower's meticulous planning, leadership in Operation Overlord, and soft power dynamics post-World War II.

Rachel Rizzo discusses NATO's outreach to Gen Z and Millennials, their views on foreign policy, and integrating youth voices. Topics include NATO's relevance, engaging youth in policy discussions, and the differences in generational perspectives on security. They also touch on pop culture references like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

Astrobiologist Lucianne Walkowicz and NASA astrophysicist Elisa Quintana discuss the ethics and risks of communicating with aliens. They explore scenarios of contact, challenges in deciphering messages, and the lack of a protocol for interstellar communication. The conversation delves into the implications of alien presence, ethical dilemmas, and the potential benefits and risks of interacting with extraterrestrial beings.