The Lawfare Podcast

Exploring doubts about President Trump's ability to honor the oath of office, the consequences of skepticism towards the oath, risks of political views in the era of cybercrime, and the complexity of the public's perception of the President's oath.

Topics discussed include South Africa's case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, the potential impact of 14th Amendment disqualification on upcoming elections, and legal questions surrounding provisions of the Constitution.

It's another episode of “Trump's Trials and Tribulations,” recorded on January 11 in front of a live audience on YouTube and Zoom. Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke with Lawfare Senior Editors Quinta Jurecic and Roger Parloff, and Lawfare Legal Fellow Anna Bower, about the closing arguments in the New York civil case, about the Supreme Court's decision to grant Trump's petition for it to review the Colorado Supreme Court's decision barring him from the ballot under the 14th Amendment, and about the flurry of motions filed in Fulton County by the January 8 deadline. They also checked in on the Southern District of Florida to see what was, or wasn't, going on, and took audience questions from Lawfare’s Material Supporters on Zoom. To be able to submit questions to the panelists, become a Material Supporter at lawfaremedia.org/support.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregory Johnsen, writer-at-large for Buzzfeed News and doctoral candidate at Princeton University, discusses the current state of play in Yemen, clarifying that the war shouldn't be viewed as just another Sunni-Shia fight. He outlines the events that led to the Saudi intervention and whether Yemen can ever be put back together again. The podcast also delves into the conflicts between various groups, the extensive airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition, and the rise of ISIS and religious radicalization in Yemen.

Exploring Trump's defense strategy and potential impact on his finances in the civil fraud trial. Analyzing Trump's emotional investment and consequences on his organization. Discussing potential appeal issues and arguments. Critiquing Trump's defense team's ineffective strategy. Speculating on the upcoming decision in the civil fraud trial.

A.B. Stoddard, accomplished executive in broadcast television history, talks about her father's determination to air the controversial film 'The Day After' which depicted the effects of a nuclear war. She discusses the impact of the film, including its realistic simulation of a nuclear explosion and the performances by actors. The chapter also explores the challenges faced by a filmmaker in releasing a controversial film and reflects on her father's legacy.

Israeli Supreme Court's bombshell decision on Prime Minister Netanyahu's judicial reform project discussed, including its political implications and timing. Leaked decision, attempts to amend laws, and challenges in achieving judicial overhaul also explored. Interaction between Israeli judicial policy and politics, as well as the intersection of law and security, discussed in depth.

A panel of judges heard oral arguments on former President Trump's appeal of his claims of presidential immunity. The podcast discusses the atmosphere in the courtroom, judges' thoughts on jurisdictional questions, lawyer performance, and the distinction between ministerial functions and discretionary acts. They also analyze the chances of Trump prevailing in the case and speculate on Judge Chutkin's response.

Michael Gottlieb, a litigation partner and national security lawyer, discusses his $148 million judgment against Rudy Giuliani on behalf of election workers. They explore using defamation law against disinformation, the impact of conspiracy theories and disinformation on democracy, and the shocking lies told by Giuliani. They also analyze Trump's remarks, the significance of the verdict, and the role of Fox News in disseminating false allegations.

The podcast discusses the upcoming D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals hearing on United States v. Trump, where Trump is appealing the denial of his motion to dismiss based on presidential immunity and constitutional grounds. The team explores the legal arguments, including the concept of presidential immunity, the jurisdictional question, and the potential implications of dismissing interlocutory appeals. They also analyze the likelihood of Trump losing at the D.C. Circuit and speculate on his legal team's intentions to delay the trial.