The Lawfare Podcast
The Lawfare Institute
The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfareblog.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 28, 2024 • 41min
Lawfare Archive: TikTok, WeChat and Trump
Bobby Chesney and Jordan Schneider discuss Trump's ban on TikTok and WeChat in the US, including security concerns, national security implications, and the complexities of the Walmart Oracle deal to save TikTok amidst legal battles. They navigate data control complexities, Chinese government influence, and the challenges of addressing data security and censorship issues in the global geopolitical context.
Apr 27, 2024 • 47min
Lawfare Archive: Jim Sciutto on ‘The Shadow War’
CNN anchor Jim Sciutto discusses 'the shadow war' with Russia and China, highlighting their use of hybrid warfare, space weapon deployment, and aggressive military tactics. They also explore challenges in the South China Sea, vulnerabilities in space, and the escalating cyber and military tactics of Russia, emphasizing the need for resilience and setting clear boundaries.
Apr 27, 2024 • 30min
Trump Trials and Tribulations: N.Y. Trial Dispatch (Apr. 26, 2024)
Legal experts Benjamin Wittes, Tyler McBrien, and Anna Bower discuss the courtroom drama and witness testimonies in the Trump trial, highlighting challenges to witness credibility, inconsistencies in testimonies, and the significance of document evidence linking Trump to hush money payments. The podcast also anticipates future trial events involving key witnesses like Hope Hicks, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels, and Karen McDougal.
Apr 26, 2024 • 53min
Lawfare Daily: Presidential Immunity at the Supreme Court
Lawfare Senior Editors Quinta Jurecic, Roger Parloff, and Alan Rosenstein discuss whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. They analyze the complexities of presidential immunity at the Supreme Court, judicial perspectives on the issue, and the challenges of determining official acts in legal proceedings.
Apr 26, 2024 • 31min
Trump Trials and Tribulations: N.Y. Trial Dispatch (Apr. 25, 2024)
Legal expert Tyler McBrien and legal analyst Anna Bower discuss Trump's trials in NY. They cover David Pecker's testimony, Trump's involvement in hush money schemes, and analysis of business leverage in the trial.
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 9min
Rational Security: The “Don’t Call It a Comeback (Because I’m Technically Still on Leave)” Edition
Discussing the historic trial against Trump, the passage of foreign aid legislation for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and the TikTok regulation bill. Exploring the legal, political, and national security implications of these events.
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 34min
Lawfare Daily: Trump Trials and Tribulations Weekly Round-up (Apr. 24, 2024)
Legal experts Benjamin Wittes, Tyler McBrien, Anna Bower, Quinta Jurecic, and Roger Parloff discuss Trump's ongoing legal battles, including hush money payments, trial strategies, Trump's money management quirks, and legal intrigues. They delve into complex legal issues, historical precedents, potential consequences, and the significance of reader funding for Lawfare projects.
Apr 24, 2024 • 57min
Lawfare Daily: CYBERCOM Legal Conference: The Role of the Private Sector in Conflict
Exploring the partnership between government and private sector in conflict, discussing their different approaches and working together. Topics include legal complexities, cybersecurity partnerships, international law, and maintaining confidentiality. Emphasizing the need for effective communication and navigating the role of private tech companies in conflicts.
Apr 23, 2024 • 29min
Trump Trials and Tribulations: N.Y. Trial Dispatch (Apr. 23, 2024)
Benjamin Wittes dives into Trump's New York trial with Tyler McBrien and Anna Bower. They discuss courtroom atmosphere, legal implications of gag order violations, catch-and-kill schemes at Trump Tower, and defense strategies involving conspiracy theories and campaign finance issues.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Chatter: New Cold Wars with Journalist David Sanger
Journalist David Sanger discusses the U.S.'s new conflicts with Russia and China, Biden administration's concerns about a potential nuclear threat from Putin, strategic importance of chips in military systems, Taiwan's defense amid technological advancements, geopolitics in Ukraine, and the complexities of modern cold wars and global alliances.
