The Lawfare Podcast

Former U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer discusses his core philosophy on trade, critique of neoliberal policies, and implementation in the Trump admin. Topics include U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Biden admin views on trade, and the relationship between national security and trade policy.

It's Trump's Trials and Tribulations, New York Trial Dispatch, April 22. Tyler McBrien sat down with Benjamin Wittes and Anna Bower to discuss what happened in the courtroom today.The podcast was edited by Ian Enright of Goat Rodeo. Our theme song is from Alibi Music.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Erica Lonergan discusses the need for a U.S. Cyber Force to tackle growing cyber challenges. They explore issues in cyber mission, benefits of a distinct cyber force, challenges in personnel training, and debates on command structure. The podcast advocates for establishing a specialized cyber force to enhance operational effectiveness in the cyber domain.

Starting Monday, April 22, the Lawfare Podcast feed is gonna look a little different.Our daily show, the Lawfare Podcast, will remain on this feed, along with Rational Security and Chatter. We’ll also be adding some important new content as well.Starting with opening statements in the New York state court trial against Donald Trump, we will discuss the events of the day’s proceedings on a short livestream dispatch on our YouTube channel. These dispatches, which we’ll record after court lets out on trial days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays), will be available in podcast form on this feed the following day. They’ll be called Trump Trials & Tribulations: N.Y. Trial Dispatch.Our weekly Trump’s Trials & Tribulations livestream, which we’ve been holding on Thursdays, will move to Wednesday afternoons, when court is not in session. (We’ve been releasing podcast versions of the livestream on Saturdays; these will move to Thursdays.) In addition to a short overview of the previous week’s proceedings in the New York case, we will continue to bring you updates on the cases in Florida, Fulton County, and Washington, D.C. As always, our Material Supporters will be able to join the discussion via Riverside and ask questions live.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rational Security, Alan and Quinta sat down with Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week’s big national security news, including:“Ayatollahs and Airstrikes.” In retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed several high-ranking Iranian military officers in Syria, over the weekend Iran launched a wave of drone and missile attacks against Israel. The vast majority of these were shot down by Israel and its allies, including notably Jordan, causing minimal injuries and damage in Israel. As Israel considers whether to respond, its American and European allies are putting pressure on it to deescalate. What’s Israel’s next move and can broader regional war be avoided?“Beginning of the end or just the end of the beginning?” It has been six months since Hamas’s attack on October 7 and the start of Israel’s war in Gaza, which appears to be entering a new, potentially lower-intensity phase. Israel has withdrawn most of its troops from southern Gaza, although it still argues that it needs to invade Rafah, on the border with Egypt, to defeat Hamas. Meanwhile, violence between Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank continues to increase. What’s next in the ongoing conflict?“What’s a little obstruction between friends?” Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Fischer v. United States, a case challenging the government’s use of a common statute used to prosecute participants in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The six conservative Justices appeared skeptical of the government’s argument that a statute that makes it a crime to “obstruct any official proceeding” applies to physical disruptions. How is the Court likely to rule and how might such a ruling affect Donald Trump’s federal trial for trying to overthrow the 2020 election?For object lessons, Quinta recommended a throwing-the-wife-under-the-bus update in New Jersey's Senator Bob Menendez's ongoing legal troubles, and Alan and Ben both recommended excellent, if anxiety-inducing, national security themed movies: the recently released Civil War and the upcoming War Game.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 Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes and Senior Editor Roger Parloff discuss Supreme Court oral arguments and ongoing jury selection in Trump-related cases. Highlights include jury selection challenges, cybersecurity threats, and balancing press freedom with juror anonymity.

Fourth Amendment expert Orin Kerr discusses the Carpenter v. United States case, exploring warrant requirements for obtaining cell site data. Topics include Supreme Court arguments, Justice Gorsuch's ideas on property rights, online privacy risks, and potential theories' implications on data privacy and the Fourth Amendment.

Expert on NATO and international relations, Sara Moller, discusses NATO's return to collective defense, the US commitment to burden-sharing, NATO's role in Ukraine, focus in the Indo-Pacific, and balancing arms control with nuclear deterrence. They also explore the potential impact of a Second Trump administration on the Alliance and the shifting landscape of US involvement in NATO.

Author and speaker Virginia Postrel discusses the history and impact of fabric-making, dyes, and textile trade. Topics include the value of purple in the Roman Empire, China's silk espionage, Spain's red dye monopoly, modern sneaker culture, and glamour in politics and fashion.

Reva Dhingra, an expert on conflict resolution and humanitarian crises, discusses the forgotten conflict in Sudan with Ciarán Donnelly. They delve into the roots of the current conflict, spillover effects, climate change's exacerbating impact, and recent observations on the Sudan-Chad border. The podcast sheds light on the underfunded humanitarian response, urgent calls for cessation of hostilities, and the need for sustained diplomatic pressure to address the crisis.