The Lawfare Podcast

Former National Guard and Defense Department officials discuss the unconventional domestic missions of the National Guard, including teaching and border regulation. They explore the complex roles and responsibilities of the National Guard, readiness challenges, cyber privacy concerns, and election operations support during the pandemic. The podcast delves into state regulations, the potential extension of policies, and the role of Posse Comitatus in governing the National Guard.

Tyler McBrien and Anna Bower discuss the drama in Trump's New York trial, including a contempt hearing, celebrity scandals, dismantling witnesses, and exploring evidence chain of custody. The episode provides insights into courtroom strategies and challenges in establishing evidence reliability.

Eric Ciaramella, a Lawfare Contributing Editor, joins the discussion on various natsec stories. Topics include U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine, Supreme Court's role in Trump's immunity debate, and an Assassination plot targeting an Indian dissident in the U.S. The conversation dives deep into legal intricacies, political implications, and challenges faced by the Biden administration in managing international crises.

Lawfare podcast editors discuss state-level prosecutions of fake electors, Judge Cannon's classified docs case, and NY hush money trial. They take audience questions and explore legal challenges faced by Trump, including potential indictments and political ramifications in different states.

A discussion on the creation of the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services and its regulatory activities. Topics include supply chain security, cybersecurity, AI regulation, and connected vehicles. Learn about the priorities, industry compliance, and national security risks addressed by the office.

Dmitri Alperovitch, author of 'World on the Brink,' discusses US-China tensions, deterring China from invading Taiwan, and the history of 'Cold War II.' Topics include cybersecurity threats, China's economic challenges, protecting personal information, Taiwan conflict implications, strategies for economic leverage, and confidence in the new Cold War competition.

Legal expert Benjamin Wittes discusses Trump's trials and tribulations in the New York trial. Topics include courtroom drama, Trump's contradictory statements, protecting online identity, prosecution strategy, and trial proceedings.

Historian Vince Houghton discusses Miami's role in the Cold War, CIA operations against Castro, Cuban intelligence, and the city's espionage history. Topics include the Mariel Boatlift, Operation Mongoose, Cuban exile terrorism, Iran Contra Affair, and Cuban-American relations. The podcast also covers the challenges of writing a concise book on the subject and touches on James Bond casting and book recommendations.

Molly Reynolds, Senior Editor at Lawfare, discusses the journey of the National Security Package through Congress. Topics include the blockage by hardline Republicans, Speaker Mike Johnson's reliance on Democrats, Schumer and McConnell's collaboration in the Senate, and the provisions aiding Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and TikTok's Chinese parent company.

Justin Sherman, Senior Fellow at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, discusses the benefits and limits of the new legislation governing data brokers. He talks about the path to the bill's passage, similarities with an Executive Order, ways to improve the law, and the importance of comprehensive privacy regulations.