The Lawfare Podcast

Journalist Alex Ward discusses President Biden's foreign policy agenda, including the Afghanistan withdrawal and Ukraine conflict. Ward offers insights into the experienced foreign policy team and the impact of key decisions. The podcast also delves into intelligence failures in Ukraine, the resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the journalistic scoop on the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade.

Discussing the intimidation of state and local officeholders post-January 6th, focusing on the risks faced by officials, especially women and people of color. Exploring the impact of online harassment and the lack of law enforcement preparedness in addressing threats. Highlighting the need for mental health support for abused officeholders to combat the distortion of U.S. democracy.

Experts from Protect Democracy discuss the potential impact of a second term for Donald Trump, highlighting authoritarian tactics and strategies to protect democracy. The podcast explores challenges of authoritarian leadership, the 900-page authoritarian playbook for reshaping government, and the importance of accountability and regulatory tools. It emphasizes the need for building a pro-democracy coalition and defending democratic norms to prevent erosion.

Joel Braunold, expert on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discusses the crisis in Gaza, Israel's military operations, domestic politics impact, recent events like the International Court of Justice's actions, and where the crisis might be heading. They explore legislative developments in the US, funding for national security, US suspension of support for Anwar affecting Gaza aid, Biden administration's sanctions on West Bank violence, Saudi-Israel normalization agreement, and digital security service promotion.

Christopher Moran, Professor at the University of Warwick, discusses CIA memoirs, the challenge of balancing secrecy with transparency in a democratic society, motivations behind officers writing memoirs, CIA's approach to publicity and secrecy, establishment of the PRB, enigmatic Richard Helms, and insights from rejected book manuscripts.

This podcast delves into complex national security issues such as Trump's potential disqualification in 2024, President Biden's mishandling of classified documents, and the impact of Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation. It also explores Trump's controversial NATO comments, accountability for officials, and reflections on entertainment, politics, and sports.

This podcast delves into Trump's legal battles in New York and Fulton County, exploring fraud charges, court drama, witness testimonies, and potential outcomes. The discussion includes conflicts of interest, cybercrime risks, and the complexities of a potential conviction and pardoning scenarios. Legal maneuvers, defense strategies, and payment timelines are also highlighted, providing a captivating narrative of Trump's trials and tribulations.

Former FBI General Counsel Jim Baker discusses shocking inaccuracies in FISA applications, the need for accurate and compliant processes, detailed verification mechanisms, cyber crimes, and privacy protection. Emphasizes the importance of leadership in addressing errors and promoting trustworthy intelligence practices.

Itsiq Benizri, Lawfare Fellow in Technology Policy and Law, discusses the EU AI Act and its implications. They explore domestic politics shaping the final text, preparation strategies, and the global impact of the European Act. They also touch on deep fakes, challenges of future-proofing the Act, and the complexity of AI regulation in Europe, including GDPR, data act, Digital Services Act, and DMA.

Author and journalist Christopher Miller discusses his book on the war in Ukraine, covering the 2014 capture of Crimea, the recent invasion by Russia, and his journey from Peace Corps volunteer to war correspondent. He shares personal experiences of protests and crackdowns, witnessing the covert invasion of Crimea, and his own encounter with cybercrime. The podcast also recommends a book, 'Voroshilovgrad,' to understand eastern Ukraine.