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The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute
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International Criminal Court
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Donald Trump
Michael Cohen
Trump Trials
Florida SB264
National Security
Crimes Against Humanity
Gaza
Hamas
Benjamin Netanyahu
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China
Genocide
Yoav Gallant
Tencent

The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfaremedia.org.

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Don Lemon
Former CNN anchor, involved in Minnesota protests
CNN
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 30
Elizabeth Tsurkov
Princeton Ph.D. candidate and human rights advocate
Princeton University
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Elizabeth Tsurkov on Her Captivity in Iraq
David Thiel
Chief Technical Officer of the Stanford Internet Observatory
Stanford University
Episode: Lawfare Archive: Content Moderation Comes for Parler and Gettr
Richard Nephew
Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University
Center on Global Energy Policy
Episode: Lawfare Archive: The Trump Administration’s Latest Moves to Dismantle the Iran Nuclear Agreement with Peter Harrell and Richard Nephew
Francis Shen
Professor of law and director of the Shen Neurolaw Lab.
University of Minnesota
Episode: Scaling Laws: How AI Can Transform Local Criminal Justice, with Francis Shen
Ashley Deeks
Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Entrepreneurial Federalism and the New National Security, with Ashley Deeks and Kristen Eichensehr
Kristen Eichensehr
Professor at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Episode: Lawfare Daily: Entrepreneurial Federalism and the New National Security, with Ashley Deeks and Kristen Eichensehr
John Dinkelman
President of the American Foreign Service Association
American Foreign Service Association
Episode: Lawfare Daily: The U.S. Foreign Service at a ‘Breaking Point,’ with John Dinkelman
Jacob Glick
Former investigative counsel on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack.
Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection
Episode: Lawfare Archive: A Jan. 6 Committee Staffer on Far-Right Extremism

Host

Benjamin Wittes
Editor-in-Chief of Lawfare, known for his expertise in national security law.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • The Lindsay Chervinsky episode

    Outstanding !

    One of the best podcasts I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. There were so many wonderful nuanced nuggets of historical /constitutional gold.

    I am really looking forward to reading all of her work. Great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ktwbear
    United States3 months ago
  • The recent addition of Kate Klonick

    I’ve appreciably gotten used to a certain level of professionalism among the hosts and commenters. Ms. Klonick’s repeated use of “like” and squeals and over-the-top emotional outbursts ain’t that. Could you tone it down a bit? My ears hurt…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    makeupmyname
    United States4 months ago
  • “Sweet Dreams…”

    So at least one of you thinks it’s just fine for a masked plainclothes person to snatch anyone they want off the street and do who knows what to that person because nobody knows who or what the snatcher is.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rinellen
    United States4 months ago
  • My kinda analysis

    For lawyers, by lawyers. Good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raygorian
    United States4 months ago
  • No more “ew” factor, please.

    I’d like Ben to leave his women issues out of the podcast. He makes a point of “joking” that one episode was all men — “And NO women!” he repeated. We get it: you had a domestic spat and so now we all need to hear about it. I’ve also found it strange that Ben should regularly (and uncomfortably) flirt with a female reporter during episodes. Ew. Just stick to the facts and legal cases, please. That’s why we listen.

    Apple Podcasts
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    makeupmyname
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and expert insights into complex legal and national security issues.
While most find the discussions informative, some express concerns about the tone and balance of topics, particularly regarding geopolitical narratives.
Overall, feedback highlights the show's commitment to serious dialogue in a climate of polarized opinions, making it a go-to source for legal and national security discussions.

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Lawfare Archive: Discussing President Trump’s First Batch of Executive Orders
Q: What should we expect in terms of litigation concerning the new immigration executive orders?
Strong reactions are likely, as legal organizations like the ACLU are already mounting responses against many of these orders.
Lawfare Archive: Discussing President Trump’s First Batch of Executive Orders
Q: Does the Protecting American People Against Invasion involve a cordon of ships along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts?
No, it is designed to be implemented directly on the border and through interior enforcement, engaging military and law enforcement.
Lawfare Daily: Elizabeth Tsurkov on Her Captivity in Iraq
Q: Why did you think that this was something you could do safely?
I believed I was not widely known and my Russian passport provided some protection, plus the areas I visited were not hostile to Israelis.
Lawfare Daily: Elizabeth Tsurkov on Her Captivity in Iraq
Q: How did you come to speak good enough Arabic to conduct field research?
I started learning Arabic in 2014 and connected with many Arab activists, which led me to immerse myself in the language and culture.
Lawfare Daily: The U.S. Foreign Service at a ‘Breaking Point,’ with John Dinkelman
Q: How does low morale affect the work of a Foreign Service Officer?
Low morale leads to increased worry among officers about their job security, thus hindering their ability to serve effectively.

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1. Don Lemon
2. Elizabeth Tsurkov
3. David Thiel
4. Richard Nephew
5. Francis Shen
6. Ashley Deeks
7. Kristen Eichensehr
8. John Dinkelman

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