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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Jan 3, 2018 • 50min
The "Never Get Drunk with Australians" Edition
A wave of anti-government protests grips Iran. Former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos may have been the impetus for the Russia investigation. And Defense Secretary James Mattis addresses the US role in the war in Yemen and civilian casualties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2017 • 1h 3min
The "Beam Me Up, Santa" Edition
Robert Mueller gets hold of emails from the presidential transition. The Pentagon has been researching sightings of UFOs. And a US citizen is being held as an enemy combatant in Iraq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2017 • 49min
The "Probing the Probe" Edition
Republicans question the integrity of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. President Trump says he will move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. And Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gives a year-end address (or is it a farewell?) to State Department employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 51min
The "When You’re President They Let You Do It" Edition
Mike Flynn is cooperating with Bob Mueller's Russia investigation, and President Trump raises questions about whether he sought to obstruct justice. Deutsche Bank has been told to hand over information about Trump-related finances. And the national security adviser tries to make Trump into a modern-day Ronald Reagan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2017 • 48min
"The Power of Delusional Thinking" Edition
Mike Flynn signals that he may be cooperating with Robert Mueller’s investigation. President Trump thinks the investigation may be nearing its end. And the U.S. plans to stay in Syria even after ISIS is defeated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2017 • 50min
The "Mother May I Launch a Missile" Edition
Should the president have the sole authority to launch nuclear missiles? President Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism. And the “grownups” in charge of national security are exhausted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2017 • 48min
The "DMs on the DL" Edition
The FBI is investigating an alleged kidnapping scheme involving ex-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Donald Trump Jr. was in direct contact with Wikileaks during the 2016 campaign. And author and scholar Yascha Mounk breaks down the breakdown in democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2017 • 51min
The "Mr. Page Goes to Washington" Edition
Trump campaign adviser Carter Page says officials knew about his conversations with Russians. The Saudi government launches an alleged anti-corruption push, but is it really a power grab? And CIA Director Mike Pompeo is entertaining an alternate theory about the Russia hacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2017 • 49min
The "Million Dollars in Rugs" Edition
Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveils the first indictments in his sprawling investigation, and a surprise plea agreement. We’ll talk about the significance of his moves and where the investigation might be heading next. Plus, New York experiences the deadliest act of terrorism since the 9/11 attacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2017 • 47min
The “How Many Elephants Make a Stampede?” Edition
Leading GOP lawmakers say there’s nothing normal about the Trump administration. The deaths of four Americans in Niger raise new questions about the legal footing of the U.S. fight against terrorism. And Attorney General Jeff Sessions seems to have no plan for future Russian election meddling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
