The Lawfare Podcast

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.

The podcast explores the legal framework and challenges of prosecuting sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflicts. It highlights the historical negligence of international law towards these acts, the development of recognizing rape as a crime under international law, and the mechanics of prosecution. It raises concerns about the disproportionate impact on women in armed conflicts and the difficulties in securing convictions for these crimes.

Riana Pfefferkorn and David Thiel discuss the legal and policy implications of computer-generated child sexual abuse material (CG-CSAM) and the challenges faced by online platforms and prosecutors. They explore advancements in generating explicit content with generative ML, the legal challenges surrounding the use of generative AI in creating CSAM, protecting personal information and privacy, the implications of computer-generated CSAM, and potential policy responses and gaps in the law.

Discussing the drone attack by Iran-backed militias in Jordan and the potential US military response. Analyzing the legal debate over border barriers in Texas and Governor Abbott's argument. Exploring the ICJ's ruling on Israel's violation of the genocide convention and its implications. Providing an update on the New Jersey Senate race and a new podcast feature. Mentioning the hosts' excitement over miniature weapons and their anticipation of using a 'baby compound bow'.

Discussion on Trump's financial situation and amicus briefs filed at the Supreme Court. Updates on Judge Engoron's decision and the DC Circuit's ruling on Presidential Immunity. Speculation on Trump's search for money. Cyber attack on Fulton County causing difficulties accessing court documents. Delay in DC Circuit ruling on Trump's appeal. Timeline and appeals path for the Ichi Carroll case. Updates on ongoing trials related to Trump. Mention of upcoming New York case hearing.

Experts discuss the domestic and international law surrounding the U.S. strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, the role of Congress in war powers, and the international law implications of the strike, including theories of anticipatory self-defense and peacetime assassination.

Legal scholars Sam Moyn and Ilya Somin discuss the Supreme Court's consideration of disqualifying Trump under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. They debate the legal merits, political implications, and interplay of law and politics surrounding the issue. Topics include interpretation of the amendment, definition of insurrection, impact on Trump's political success, feasibility of disqualification, and the Supreme Court's role in constitutional constraints.

Historian Julia Irwin discusses the long history of US foreign disaster aid, highlighting how it dates back to the James Madison administration. She explores case studies from Martinique (1902) and Jamaica (1907) to Italy (1908) and Japan (1923). The impact of the world wars on disaster aid and the role of former presidents in raising money for relief efforts are also discussed. The conversation delves into the concept of disaster risk reduction and the lessons contemporary efforts have learned from the past.

James A. Heilpern discusses the disputed issue of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and presents evidence that supports the president being considered an officer of the United States. The podcast explores the use of corpus linguistics to analyze word meaning. It also delves into the role of the Electoral College in electing the president. Additionally, the speaker shares their experience using Rocket Money, a finance app that helps save money on subscriptions and bills. The interchangeability of the words 'appoint' and 'elect' is discussed, along with criticisms and clarifications of their position.

Investigative reporters Dan Klaidman and Michael Isikoff discuss their book on the criminal case against Trump and his allies for election tampering in Georgia. They delve into the Jan. 6 committee's role, Sidney Powell's request for preemptive pardons, Rudy Giuliani's plan to access voting systems, and recent allegations against District Attorney Fani Willis.