Rational Security
The Lawfare Institute
A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters featuring Lawfare senior editors Scott R. Anderson, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 1min
The "Beast of Burden" Edition
The Justice Department Inspector General delivers a detailed report on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. House lawmakers unveil articles of impeachment against Trump. And The Washington Post reveals that senior officials knew the U.S. wasn’t making progress in Afghanistan, contrary to their public claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2019 • 1h 4min
The "-1" Edition
The House Intelligence Committee submits its impeachment report, and the Judiciary Committee takes up the baton. Also, friend of the podcast Sophia Yan gives us an on-the-ground report from China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 49min
The "Lonely Amigo" Edition
The House conducts marathon impeachment hearings with key witnesses. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 56min
The Cult-like Atmosphere Edition
The first witnesses testify publicly in the impeachment inquiry. A jury deliberates Roger Stone’s fate. And Turkey’s president Erdogan visits Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2019 • 58min
The “Wait, Did I say NO Quid Pro Quo?” Edition
A key witness in the impeachment investigation changes his testimony. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is under fire for his leadership of U.S. diplomacy. And the House lays out the rules for the public phase of the impeachment process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2019 • 51min
The “There’s No Whimpering in Podcasting” Edition
A senior National Security Council official testifies about Trump’s phone call with the president of Ukraine. The U.S. military kills the leader of ISIS. And an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe takes a turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2019 • 53min
The “Quid, Meet Quo” Edition
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine delivers devastating testimony about a quid pro quo. The White House chief of staff says that quid pro quo was real—then says it wasn’t. Plus the latest breaking news on the impeachment inquiry, and what to watch for next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2019 • 53min
The "Hand Grenades and Drug Deals" Edition
Testimony on Capitol Hill this week reveals that Rudy Giuliani was running a shadow foreign policy on Ukraine. The White House vows not to cooperate with the impeachment investigation. And Turkish forces move into Syria, sparking a new national security crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2019 • 53min
The “Unmatched Wisdom” Edition
Congress releases a series of revealing text messages that show the Trump administration pressuring Ukraine. Trump blocks a key participant in that effort from giving a deposition to Congress. And Trump’s announcement that he will withdraw U.S. troops from Syria inspires a rare Republican rebellion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2019 • 50min
The "Rudy Tooty Fresh and Fruity" Edition
Secretary of State Pompeo says he was on the call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky at the center of the House impeachment inquiry. Rudy Giuliani’s contacts with Ukraininian officials and the State Department are under scrutiny. And Attorney General Bill Barr has asked foreign officials to help investigate the Russia investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
