Best Alex and Debs Podcasts (2025)

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Lawfare Archive: How the FBI is Combating Cyberattacks, with Brett Leatherman 54:24

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From March 28, 2024: One of the gravest threats to U.S. national security today—and also one of the newest—is the risk of cyberattacks. They come in many forms, and they can incapacitate companies, institutions, and even the government. To better understand these threats—and how the government is responding to them—Lawfare Executive Editor Natalie…

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Lawfare Archive: A Conversation with an Exiled Venezuelan Opposition Leader 25:48

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From August 22, 2024: Anastasiia Lapatina is a Kyiv-based Ukraine Fellow at Lawfare. Leopoldo Lopez is a Venezuelan opposition leader living in exile in Madrid, after escaping prison for leading protests against Nicolás Maduro in 2014. Lapatina and Lopez discuss the results of Venezuela’s recent presidential election, ties between Venezuela’s autoc…

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Lawfare Daily: U.S. Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Venezuelan ‘Drug Boat’ 1:00:00

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In a live conversation on Sept. 4, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson and Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School Rebecca Ingber to discuss the U.S. strike on an alleged “drug boat” traveling from Venezuela, the president’s authority to use lethal force outside of war, and more. To receive a…

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Scaling Laws: Contrasting and Conflicting Efforts to Regulate Big Tech: EU v. U.S. 47:04

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Anu Bradford, Professor at Columbia Law School, and Kate Klonick, Senior Editor at Lawfare and Associate Professor at St. John's University School of Law, join Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to assess the ongoing, contrasting, and, at times, conflicting regulatory…

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Borough Assembly - September 4, 2025 1:39:35

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: June 17, 2025 July 3, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Introduction and First Reading of…

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NFL RedZone’s Ad Shift & NCAA Portal Drama | Sports Chasers Podcast 1:44:59

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On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live (Ep. 418), Kevin L. Warren and the crew tackle the biggest controversies across sports: NFL RedZone loses its commercial-free crown 🏈 NCAA transfer portal shrinks to a 10-day sprint during the playoffs 🎓 Bill Belichick limiting NFL scouts at UNC 👀 NBA investigating Kawhi Leonard’s $…

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Lawfare Daily: Wargaming a Chinese Blockade of Taiwan 34:22

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For today's episode, Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor Daniel Byman interviews Mark Cancian, a Senior Adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to assess the impact and implications of a Chinese blockade of Taiwan. Cancian discusses why China might choose blockade over an outright invasion, how the blockade might affect Taiwan, t…

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Rational Security: The “Master of the House” Edition 1:20:17

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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Anna Bower, Tyler McBrien, and Peter Harrell to talk through the week’s big national security news stories, including: “Faginomics.” With the recent announcement that the U.S. government would be taking a 10% stake in the company Intel, the Trump administration has ushered in a new era of state-…

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Lawfare Daily: Federal Judges Rule Against Trump on National Guard Deployment, Tariffs, and Removal of Migrant Children to Guatemala 56:09

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In a live conversation on Sept. 2, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Scott R. Anderson, Anna Bower, and Lawfare Public Service Fellow Loren Voss to discuss Sunday’s emergency hearing in L.G.M.L. et al. v. Kristi Noem—in which Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blocked the Trump administration’s plans to send unaccomp…

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You’ll Fail at Love…Until You Realize This | Simon Sinek 1:22:18

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What if our deepest human needs, for connection and belonging, hold the real answers for navigating a world racing ahead with technology? On today’s episode, we sit down with Simon Sinek, globally renowned thinker, bestselling author, and long-time friend of the show. Back for a second conversation with us, Simon brings his trademark clarity and st…

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Miami Beats Notre Dame in Classic | College Football Week 1 Recap 🔥 1:11:15

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Sports Chasers Podcast – Weekend Rewind Ep. 417 (Sept 2, 2025) The crew recaps an epic opening weekend in sports: Florida State shocks Alabama, Ohio State takes down Texas, LSU rallies past Clemson. Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open in a comeback story for the ages. Lee Corso’s final College GameDay broadcast sparks reflection on ESPN v…

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London Travel Guide [Part 1]: Favourite Places, Landmarks, and Hidden Gems 45:44

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In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins is joined by her friend Karen for a deep dive into her favourite places in London. Drawing on years of living, working, and exploring the capital, Tracy shares the landmarks, gardens, markets, and quiet corners that she loves most. From must-see icons like the Tower of London, Westmin…

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Lawfare Daily: Pocket Rescissions in Congress 36:01

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On today’s episode, Molly Reynolds, Contributing Editor at Lawfare and Senior Fellow at Brookings, sits down with Zach Price, Associate Professor of Law at UC Law San Francisco, and Phil Wallach, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss pocket rescissions as an approach to cancelling funds previously approved by Congress. They…

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The Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 29 1:49:02

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower and Scott Anderson, Lawfare contributor James Pearce, Lawfare Public Service Fellow Loren Voss, and The Atlantic staff writer Quinta Jurecic to discuss the legality of the Trump administration’s cancellation of $4.9 billion in …

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Royals Surging, Mariners Fading | Yankees Hot, Expansion Rumors | Ep. 416 1:09:40

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🎙️ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast! Sports Chasers Podcast – The Dugout Report Ep. 416 (Recorded 8/31/25) September baseball means chaos, and the Chasers break it all down: 🏆 MLB Wild Card Races – Royals close in, Mariners falling ⚾ Yankees Hot Streak – Aaron Judge heating up, Toronto series looms large 🔥 NL Pennant Race – Dodgers vs Padres r…

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Lawfare Archive: Richard Albert on Constitutional Resilience Amid Political Tumult 46:41

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From August 23, 2024: Richard Albert, William Stamps Farish Professor in Law, Professor of Government, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Kevin Frazier, Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to conduct a comparative analysis of what helps constitu…

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Summer Debrief: Sun, Stress & Surviving the Six Weeks 57:19

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As the school holidays draw to a close, we’re sitting down to unpack the highs, lows, and everything in between. From the chaos of juggling work and kids to the little golden moments that made it worthwhile, this debrief is our honest take on surviving the summer stretch. Join us for laughs, lessons learned, and a big sigh of relief as we look ahea…

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Lawfare Archive: The Wagner Group, One Year After Prigozhin with Vanda Felbab-Brown 39:01

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From August 28, 2024: On today’s episode, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Director of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors, Co-Director of the Africa Security Initiative, and Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution joins Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien to help make sense of the recent skirmishes in northern Mali between the junta,…

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Scaling Laws: Uncle Sam Buys In: Examining the Intel Deal 48:22

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Peter E. Harrell, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to examine the White House’s announcement that it will take a 10% share of Intel. They dive into the policy rationale for the stake as well as i…

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Borough Assembly: Special Meeting - August 28, 2025 9:09

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5. Executive Session: To discuss matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with borough attorney regarding Hosford v Municipality of Skagway 6. USACE Cooperation Agreement re: Skagway River Levee; Authorization for Manager to Sign Meeting Packet…

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Micah Parsons TRADED! | Jerry Jones’ Bold Gamble & Cowboys’ Future After Parsons Deal 1:27:38

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Sports Chasers Podcast | Ep. 415 – Thursday Night LIVE (July 28, 2025) This week’s episode is packed: The Cowboys shock the NFL by trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. Did Jerry Jones just gamble away Dallas’ season? Breaking down Tom Brady’s dual role conflict as both broadcaster and Raiders minority owner. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s expansio…

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Lawfare Daily: Unpacking Security Guarantees for Ukraine 59:13

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On today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Eric Ciaramella, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Lawfare Contributing Editor, to discuss the history of American security commitments abroad and how it can help inform the debate around security guarantees for Ukraine. To receive ad…

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2025 NFL Season Preview: Predictions & QB Battles 1:28:33

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🎙️ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast! 📅 Live Episodes Every Week! 🏈 Episode 414 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BLITZ dives into the 2025 NFL season preview with in-depth analysis of essential season matchups, quarterback evaluations, surprise teams, and bold MVP predictions. Special guest Danté (East Coast Gridiron) share…

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Rational Security: The “Room Raider” Edition 1:18:50

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This week, Scott sat down with old and new Lawfare colleagues—Benjamin Wittes, Renée DiResta, and Michael Feinberg—to talk through the week’s big national security news stories, including: “An Old Fashioned Anti Raid.” Former Trump National Security Advisor (turned Trump critic) John Bolton got a rude awakening this past week when the FBI conducted…

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Lawfare Daily: ‘War in the Smartphone Age,’ with Matthew Ford 59:06

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Matthew Ford, Associate Professor at Swedish Defence University and author of “War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity, and the Crises at Our Fingertips,” joins Lawfare’s Justin Sherman to discuss the role of smartphones and related technologies in war, how social media contributes to a collapse of context in the war content we see online…

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Depression Is the Past, Anxiety Is the Future – How to Live in the Present | Tim Ferriss 1:30:23

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What if reframing one simple word, and one simple practice, could reshape how you experience your life? On today’s episode, we sit down with Tim Ferriss, bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, host of The Tim Ferriss Show, angel investor, and relentless experimenter in human potential. Known for his curiosity and cultural impact, Tim opens up a…

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UK Trip Report with Michael Goldsmith - Titanic's Legacy: A Personal Journey Across the Atlantic 29:14

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Michael Goldsmith shares his deeply personal journey across the UK, inspired by his family's connection to the Titanic, and fulfilled through a carefully planned itinerary that combines ship, rail, and coach travel. He explains how research and personalised travel advice helped him create a meaningful trip that connected him with family history and…

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Lawfare Daily: Defending Ukraine Outside NATO with Michael O'Hanlon and Andriy Zagorodnyuk 54:41

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Lawfare Contributor Mykhailo Soldatenko sits down with Michael O'Hanlon, Director of Foreign Policy Research and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Chairman of the Centre for Defence Strategies in Kyiv, a former Ukrainian Defence Minister, and a nonresident scholar at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to d…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 22 1:33:50

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, and Roger Parloff, and Lawfare contributor James Pearce to discuss the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at John Bolton’s house, a federal judge ruling that Alina Habba was unlawfully serving as a U.S. attorney for New Jerse…

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Lawfare Archive: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Against Russia 38:55

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From August 1, 2024: Anastasiia Lapatina is a Kyiv-based Ukraine Fellow at Lawfare. Marcel Plichta is a Fellow at the Centre for Global Law and Governance at the University of St. Andrews, and a former analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense who currently works as an instructor at the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School. For this episode, Lapatina …

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Lawfare Archive: Domestic Deployment of the National Guard 1:22:11

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From May 3, 2024: Over the past several years, governors around the country from both political parties have used their respective National Guards for an increasingly unconventional array of domestic missions, ranging from teaching in public schools to regulating immigration at the southern border. To discuss how this trend may impact the National …

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Lawfare Daily: The European Court of Human Rights Takes on Digital Rights in War, with Asaf Lubin and Deb Housen-Couriel 47:16

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For today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor and General Counsel Scott R. Anderson sits down with Lawfare Contributing Editor and Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Asaf Lubin and Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor Deborah Housen-Couriel to talk over the European Court of Human Rights' recent decision in Ukraine and the Netherlan…

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Borough Assembly - August 21, 2025 1:11:35

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: June 5, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of…

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What I Learned from Jeffrey Hope on Podcasting VS Journalism 1:06:53

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In Episode 413 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren welcomes Jeffrey Hope, award-winning journalist and professor at Husson University. Jeffrey shares his career journey, from covering sports in Bangor, Maine, and Anchorage, Alaska, to mentoring future journalists through Husson’s journalism program and Podcast L…

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Scaling Laws: Export Controls: Janet Egan, Sam Winter-Levy, and Peter Harrell on the White House's Semiconductor Decision 54:40

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Alan Rozenshtein, Research Director at Lawfare, sits down with Sam Winter-Levy, a Fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Janet Egan, a Senior Fellow with the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security; and Peter Harrell, a Nonresident Fell…

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Rational Security: The “Whole Etsy Store of Horrors” Edition 1:26:11

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This week, Scott sat down with his colleagues Anna Bower, Chris Mirasola, and Mykhailo Soldatenko to talk through the week’s big national security news, including: “Wings and a Prayer.” The Ukraine conflict has been the subject of intense shuttle diplomacy over the past week, as President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin flew to a meeting…

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Lawfare Daily: FCC’s New Submarine Cable Rules with Adam Chan 48:20

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Adam Chan, National Security Counsel at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and inaugural Director of the FCC’s new Council on National Security, joins Lawfare’s Justin Sherman to discuss the FCC’s rulemaking on submarine cables and national security. They discuss the FCC’s new submarine cable rules, the role of submarine cables in the U.S.…

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From Chernobyl to World Champion | Oksana Masters 1:06:12

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What if I told you that one of the most dominant athletes of our time began her life in unimaginable hardship - and then rewrote her story, chapter by chapter? This week, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations in the Finding Mastery vault with Oksana Masters; multi-sport Paralympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated Paralympic a…

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Discover North East England with Alex Iles: From Roman Ruins to Coastal Castles 1:06:55

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The beautiful and historic North East England offers visitors dramatic scenery, centuries of history, and friendly locals in a region filled with special places to explore. • North East England includes the stunning Northumberland coast, Newcastle, Durham, Hadrian's Wall and Holy Island • Alex Iles of Iles Tours brings the region's past to life thr…

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Lawfare Daily: The Alaska Summit and Its Fallout 1:09:39

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In a live conversation on August 18, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Legal Fellow Mykhailo Soldatenko, Lawfare Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina, and Carnegie Senior Fellow Eric Ciaramella about President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting in Alaska on Aug. 15, Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Vol…

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Steven Webster on Asensei: The AI Sports Coaching Revolution 53:06

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Episode 412 | Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions with Steven Webster (Asensei) On today’s episode, we welcome Steven Webster, CEO and Founder of Asensei, the company redefining the future of AI coaching and connected fitness. From his roots as a martial artist and coach to leading roles at Adobe and Microsoft, Webster’s story is a blueprin…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 15 1:48:00

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Scott Anderson, Anna Bower, and Roger Parloff, and Lawfare contributor Chris Mirasola to discuss D.C.’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempts to assume control of the Metropolitan Police Department, litigation over the f…

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MLB Breakdown: Brewers Dominance + Dodgers’ Power + Mariners’ Push 🌊 1:02:46

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⚾ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast – Dugout Report Ep. 411 (Aug 17, 2025) with host Kevin L. Warren, The D.A., and MLB analyst Alvin Clawson! In this jam-packed episode, we cover: The Milwaukee Brewers’ 14-game win streak and why they’re the hottest team in baseball. The Dodgers vs. Padres rivalry series and what it means for the NL West. The …

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Pack Smart, Rest Hard 21:08

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This week we’re swapping the chaos of daily life for the chaos of… packing. From what not to forget, to keeping kids (and yourself) sane on holiday, we’re sharing our favourite tips for making travel a little less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. Whether you’re a list-maker or a last-minute crammer, this short and sunny check-in is your reminder…

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Lawfare Archive: The End of U.S. Ambition in the Middle East with Steven Cook 58:01

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From July 31, 2024: For this episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Steven Cook to discuss his new book, “The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East.” Together, they examined the United States’ long history in the Middle East, how…

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Lawfare Archive: Ukraine Invades Russia 1:14:15

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From August 14, 2024: Over the past week, Ukrainian forces have launched a major incursion into Russia proper, occupying 1,000 square kilometers in Kursk Oblast, which borders Ukraine. The operation, which caught both Russia and the United States by surprise, is the first major Ukrainian offensive in more than a year. In this episode, Lawfare Edito…

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Scaling Laws: What's Next in AI Policy (and for Dean Ball)? 59:14

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In this episode of Scaling Laws, Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and former Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor …

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💰 MONEY PROBLEMS IN SPORTS! 🔥 NIL CHAOS & BETTING SCANDALS!!! 1:39:24

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🔥 From MLB finances to NFL QB salary caps, NBA ownership shakeups, NIL chaos, sports betting scandals, and WNBA reform — the Sports Chasers pull no punches in Episode 410! 🔥The crew tackles the financial strain of massive QB contracts, the ownership shifts in pro sports, the integrity crisis in sports betting, and NIL & transfer portal reforms in c…

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Lawfare Daily: Insider’s View of Zelensky’s Anti-Corruption Fiasco 50:11

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On today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with a member of the Ukrainian parliament, Anastasiia Radina, to discuss the Ukrainian government’s attack on the country’s independent anti-corruption agencies, which sparked the first country-wide protests since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. To rec…

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Rational Security: The “Business Casual August” Edition 1:16:30

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This week, a rejuvenated Scott returned from vacation to sit down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Daniel Byman, and Kate Klonick to talk through some of the week’s big national security news, including: “Occupational Hazards.” The Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated its intent to occupy Gaza City, the…

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