The Lawfare Podcast

Jonathan Cedarbaum, Professor of Practice at GW Law School, and Matt Gluck, Research Fellow at Lawfare, discuss key cyber provisions of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2024, including threats from Mexican criminal organizations and China, military's expanded role in protecting critical infrastructure, and what they would like to see in future versions of NDAA.

Exploring the intersection of international law and constitutional law. The challenges and limitations of international law. The relevance of ideas such as balance of powers and state actions morality. The concept of separation of powers in constitutional law. The state's power to combat threats from corporations and private entities. Debunking the notion of absolute control of the sovereign state.

Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware discuss their book on far-right terrorism, covering topics such as the historical trajectory of extremist violence, the influence of Donald Trump, and the threat of far-right terrorism in the 2024 election. They also explore accelerationism and its role in promoting violent revolution, the use of technology for radicalization and recruitment, the impact of social media on far-right terrorism, and the need for unity and open-mindedness to counter these threats.

The podcast discusses the victory of Bernardo Arévalo as the new president of Guatemala and the challenges he faced. They explore the significance of his win for Guatemala and the region, and the ability of democracies to resist authoritarian backsliding. The podcast also covers the obstacles faced by Arévalo, including corruption and violence, and the struggles for democratic transition in Guatemala.

The podcast discusses topics such as Trump's immunity challenge, Israel's military offensive in Gaza, Congressional dysfunction over Ukraine assistance, and personal feelings about climate change. They also touch on online controversies, a contestant on Jeopardy, and podcast production.

Law professor Julian Mortenson discusses his article that challenges the conventional understanding of 'the executive power' in the US Constitution. They explore the historical meaning, implications for presidential power, and the ongoing debate over the extent of executive power. The podcast also delves into the boundaries of executive power, statutory interpretation, and the urgent need to clarify the vesting clause before Supreme Court adjudication.

Lawfare Senior Editor Roger Parloff joins Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes to discuss the Supreme Court's oral arguments in the Trump disqualification case. They analyze the justices' handling of the case, misconceptions in the historical record, and potential outcomes of the ruling. The podcast also provides updates on other ongoing Trump trials and addresses audience questions.

This podcast explores the global citizenship industry and its implications, including the ranking of powerful passports, motivations for seeking citizenship, and the role of due diligence firms. It also discusses the economics and disparities in the industry, the evolution of St. Kitts' citizenship program, and Turkey's program and its relationship with the EU. Additionally, it explores the advantages and challenges of obtaining foreign citizenship, temporary visas and migration, and offshore complexities.

Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds and Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discuss the connection between border security provisions and the situation in Ukraine, the rejection of the bipartisan agreement by Senate Republicans, the urgent need for American military aid to Ukraine, the factors hindering the provision of additional assistance, the challenges in providing assistance to Ukraine, and the power dynamics and potential leverage points in the Republican and Democratic parties regarding funding for Ukraine.

The podcast discusses the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejecting Trump's presidential immunity defense. They analyze the ruling, its implications for the trial timeline and the Supreme Court's involvement. The speakers also discuss the risks of cybercrime due to political views, arguments for cert, and the potential frameworks for addressing presidential immunity.