Best Tech Policy Press Podcasts (2025)

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Through to Thriving: Protecting Our Privacy with Chris Gilliard 58:50

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In the latest episode in her special podcast series, Through to Thriving, Tech Policy Press fellow Anika Collier Navaroli talks about protecting privacy with Chris Gilliard. Gilliard is co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute and the author of Luxury Surveillance, a forthcoming book from MIT Press.…

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Lawfare Archive: Big Tech and Law Enforcement, with Lukas Bundonis 49:39

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From August 9, 2024: On today's episode, Lawfare's Fellow in Technology Policy and Law Eugenia Lostri speaks with Senior Privacy Engineer at Netflix and former Army Reserve intelligence officer, Lukas Bundonis. They talked about the relationship between law enforcement and tech companies, what that relationship looks like in the U.S. and other coun…

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The Past, Present, and Future of the US Information Integrity Field 48:22

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To discuss the past, present and future of information integrity work, Tech Policy Press contributing editor Dean Jackson spoke to American University Center for Security, Innovation and New Technology (CSINT) nonresident fellow Adam Fivenson and assistant professor and CSINT director Samantha Bradshaw.…

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Lawfare Archive: Will Generative AI Reshape Elections? 49:37

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From November 29, 2023: Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard a great deal over the last year about generative AI and how it’s going to reshape various aspects of our society. That includes elections. With one year until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, we thought it would be a good time to step back and take a look at h…

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Garbage Time for Big Media? (from the archives) 40:35

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From October 30, 2024. In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss: Big media's credibility is at an all-time low. Trust in mainstream media is declining across the board. Alternative media platforms are gaining traction. The Democratic Party struggles to connect with younger voters. Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against inflation. Political narratives can…

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Scaling Laws: The AI Economy and You: How AI Is, Will, and May Alter the Nature of Work and Economic Growth with Anton Korinek, Nathan Goldschlag, and Bharat Chander 44:44

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Anton Korinek, a professor of economics at the University of Virginia and newly appointed economist to Anthropic's Economic Advisory Council; Nathan Goldschlag, Director of Research at the Economic Innovation Group; and Bharat Chander, Economist at Stanford Digital Economy Lab, join Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University …

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Rational Security: The “Video Killed the Podcast Star” Edition 1:25:41

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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Eric Columbus, and Molly Roberts, to talk through the week’s big national security news stories, including: “I Don’t Think You’re Ready for the Shutdown.” The record-setting shutdown of the U.S. government is set to come to an end after eight Democratic senators agreed to a conti…

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Lawfare Daily: Revolutions and the Rule of Law 49:46

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In this episode, Michael Feinberg interviews Fareed Zakaria, whose book “Age of Revolutions” has just been issued with a new afterword in light of the return of the Trump Administration. The two discuss intellectual, cultural, and populist revolutions from history and what those events have to teach us about our current political moment. To receive…

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What Are the Implications if the AI Boom Turns to Bust? 51:04

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This episode considers whether today’s massive AI investment boom reflects real economic fundamentals or an unsustainable bubble, and how a potential crash could reshape AI policy, public sentiment, and narratives about the future that are embraced and advanced not only by Silicon Valley billionaires, but also by politicians and governments. Justin…

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Lawfare Daily: Tim Wu on ‘The Age of Extraction’ 50:35

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Lawfare Senior Editors Kate Klonick and Alan Rozenshtein talk to Columbia law professor Tim Wu about this new book, “The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity.” The book is the final part of what Wu calls his trilogy—building on his prior best selling books “The Master Switch” and “Attention …

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Solo Episode: Inside the Blockchain Futurist Conference on AI and Web3 24:57

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Welcome back to How I AI. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my full download from the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Miami, where I spent the day surrounded by founders, futurists, and creatives shaping the next wave of AI and Web3 innovation. I walk you through eight major panels, featuring voices like Shaw Walters of Eliza Labs, Lisa Loud of S…

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Lawfare Archive: Lindsay Chervinsky on ‘Making the Presidency’ 1:08:51

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From September 23, 2024: Lindsay Chervinsky is the Executive Director of the George Washington Library at Mount Vernon. She is also the author of a much celebrated new book on the John Adams presidency that is focused primarily on the national security decision-making of the second president and how it set norms for the conduct of the presidency an…

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Shocked: Central Bankers Don't Like Bitcoin (from the archives) 47:20

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From October 22, 2024. In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss: Central bankers are increasingly acknowledging bitcoin's potential. Economic disparity can lead to societal instability. The rise of bitcoin challenges the traditional power of central banks. Political candidates are recognizing the importance of bitcoin voters. Trump's pro-bitcoin stan…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Nov. 7 1:41:04

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff and Eric Columbus to discuss the criminal trial of the man who threw a sandwich at a federal immigration officer in D.C., a hearing in the prosecution of James Comey, litigation over the conditions…

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Why Independent Researchers Need Better Access to Platform Data 43:09

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This episode was recorded in Barcelona at this year’s Mozilla Festival. One session at the festival focused on how to get better access to data for independent researchers to study technology platforms and products and their effects on society. It coincided with the launch of the Knight-Georgetown Institute’s report, “Better Access: Data for the Co…

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Lawfare Archive: Waxman and Ramsey on Delegating War Power 52:20

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From January 22, 2024: There is much debate among academics and policy experts over the power the Constitution affords to the president and Congress to initiate military conflicts. But as Michael Ramsey and Matthew Waxman, law professors at the University of San Diego and Columbia, respectively, point out in a recent law review article, this focus …

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Lawfare Archive: The Dangers of Deploying the Military on U.S. Soil 1:33:52

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From November 6, 2024: For today’s special episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson held a series of conversations with contributors to a special series of articles on “The Dangers of Deploying the Military on U.S. Soil” that Lawfare recently published on its website, in coordination with our friends at Protect Democracy…

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AI, Energy, and the 2025 Elections | The Market Loves AI Deals | Bitcoin Price Falls Below $100K 46:52

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In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss: The cost of living, including energy prices, is a top concern for voters. Elections often reflect a repudiation of the party in power. Data center growth must align with community needs to gain support. Energy policy is critical for the future of data centers and tech investments. New Jersey's energy future …

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Lawfare Daily: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on President Trump’s Tariffs 1:02:24

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In a live conversation on November 5, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Lawfare Contributing Editor Peter Harrell and Georgetown Law Professors Marty Lederman and Kathleen Claussen to discuss what occurred during oral arguments in the legal challenge to President Trump’s tariffs at the Supreme Court and how the justices may rule…

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Lawfare Daily: Seeking Meaning at the Soviet Collapse, with Joseph Kellner 37:57

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On today’s episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Joseph Kellner, an assistant professor of history at the University of Georgia to discuss his latest book, “The Spirit of Socialism: Culture and Belief at the Soviet Collapse,” which examines the millions of Soviet people who embarked on a “spirited and highly visible search f…

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Rational Security: The “Wea Culpa” Edition 1:14:26

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This week, Scott sat down with co-hosts emeritus Benjamin Wittes and Alan Rozenshtein, and Senior Editor Kate Klonick, to talk through the week’s big national security news stories, including: “Cracks in the Foundation.” The conservative Heritage Foundation—and the broader conservative movement it plays a central role in—has been going through a ve…

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Watt’s next for Europe? | Driving electrification for a secure and competitive EU 11:44

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Join us on this episode of Shine On Policycast as we dive into the electrification revolution transforming Europe’s energy landscape. Host Bethany Meban sits down with Adrian Hiel, Director of the Electrification Alliance, to discuss to discuss why switching to European energy in European homes, industry, and transport can boost Europe’s competitiv…

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Lawfare Daily: The Looming Fall of Pokrovsk 42:45

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In this episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Francis Farrell, a front line reporter at the Kyiv Independent, to discuss the looming fall of Pokrovsk, the recent transformations of the front line, and whether Ukraine can ever give up Donbas, per Russia’s demand. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material S…

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How an 11-Year-Old is Building with AI and Making $10K a Month 38:10

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In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Lucio Boccardi, he is eleven years old and a digital creator, innovator, and builder who’s already earning five figures a month online by experimenting fearlessly with AI. Lucio’s story is a reminder that learning through trial, curiosity, and persistence still matters. From building a math video game us…

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Lawfare Daily: How Social Media Threatens Democracy, with Rick Pildes 55:17

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On today’s episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Kate Klonick sits down with NYU law professor Rick Pildes to discuss his article, “Political Fragmentation in Democracies in the West,” which was featured in a New York Times opinion column by Thomas Edsall on the link between smartphone and social media use and threats to democracy. The two discuss the adm…

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PR Lessons from the Latest Royal Scandal 6:56

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In this episode of Stark Raving Social, host Sherrilynne Starkie looks at the latest royal family scandal from the perspective of the marketing and communications profession and what every marketer, communicator, and brand leader can learn from one of the world’s most famous “family businesses”: the House of Windsor. 🔥 Plan for a crisis before you …

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The Trump Bump and Satoshi Unmasked? (from the archives) 45:19

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From October 17, 2024. In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss: Trump has a significant lead over Kamala Harris in polls. The October surprise may not have the same impact this election. 2022 midterms had unique dynamics compared to presidential elections. Economic issues are now more pressing than abortion for voters. Kamala Harris's media presence…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Oct. 31 1:42:15

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Contributor Marty Lederman, Public Service Fellow Loren Voss, and Senior Editors Scott R. Anderson, Roger Parloff and Eric Columbus to discuss the Supreme Court’s handling of the legal challenge to the federalization of the National Guard in Chicago, Ja…

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Through to Thriving: Connecting Art and Policy with Mimi Ọnụọha 50:28

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For her special series of podcasts, Through to Thriving, Tech Policy Press fellow Anika Collier Navaroli spoke to artist Mimi Ọnụọha, whose work "questions and exposes the contradictory logics of technological progress." The discussion ranged across changing trends in nomenclature of data and artificial intelligence, the role of art in bearing witn…

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Lawfare Archive: Michael Beckley and Arne Westad on the U.S.-China Relationship 56:59

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From July 18, 2024: On today’s episode, Matt Gluck, Research Fellow at Lawfare, spoke with Michael Beckley, Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts, and Arne Westad, the Elihu Professor of History at Yale. They discussed Beckley’s and Westad’s articles in Foreign Affairs on the best path forward for the U.S.-China strategic relationship—i…

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Lawfare Archive: ‘Threat Multiplier,’ Climate, and the Military with Sherri Goodman 54:54

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From August 27, 2024: On today’s episode, Sherri Goodman, the Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and the first Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Environmental Security) joins Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien to talk about Sherri’s new book, “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fig…

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DOE to Speed up Interconnections | Revaluing Gold Reserves | An SBR in France? | AI Optimism Among Young Professionals 37:26

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In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss: Michael Selig nominated as CFTC chairman, praised for his experience. Revaluing gold reserves could strengthen the U.S. balance sheet. Converting gold to bitcoin is an interesting strategic move. France's bitcoin reserve bill could influence global policy. DOE aims to speed up data center interconnections. A…

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Scaling Laws: The GoLaxy Revelations: China's AI-Driven Influence Operations, with Brett Goldstein, Brett Benson, and Renée DiResta 56:28

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Alan Rozenshtein, Senior Editor at Lawfare, speaks with Brett Goldstein, Special Advisor to the Chancellor on National Security and Strategic Initiatives at Vanderbilt University; Brett Benson, Associate Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University; and Renée DiResta, Lawfare Contributing Editor and Associate Research Professor at George…

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Rational Security: The “Tyler’s Revenge” Edition 1:09:46

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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Ari Tabatabai and Managing Editor Tyler McBrien to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including: “Great APEC-tations.” President Trump is headed to Asia this week, both for a meeting of the regional Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization a…

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Lawfare Daily: Why We Fall for Charlatans, with Quico Toro 30:39

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On today’s episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Quico Toro, global opinion columnist at the Washington Post and Director of Climate Repair at the Anthropocene Institute, to talk about his new book, “Charlatans: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Hucksters Bamboozle the Media, the Markets, and the Masses,” which he wrote with his …

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Lawfare Daily: NATO’s Eastern Flank: The View from Lithuania 49:12

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Katsiaryna Shmatsina, Eurasia Fellow at Lawfare, sits down with Gabrielius Landsbergis, former Lithuanian Foreign Minister (2020–2024), now a visiting fellow at Stanford University, and Vytis Jurkonis, Associate Professor at Vilnius University and Director of Freedom House’s Lithuania office. They discuss Lithuania’s response to Russia’s full-scale…

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How an Emmy Award–Winning Director Continues to Create and Evolve with AI 54:00

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In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland. She is a Peabody-nominated, Emmy Award–winning director using immersive technology, animation, and AI to tell deeply human stories. Michaela has built a career at the intersection of creativity and innovation. She was also among the first filmmakers to premiere a short film …

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Lawfare Daily: State Cyber Corps and Volunteer Programs 41:48

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Sarah Powazek, Director of the Public Interest Cybersecurity Program at UC Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, and Michael Razeeq, Nonresident Fellow at the Public Interest Cybersecurity Program, join Lawfare’s Justin Sherman to discuss the cyber threats facing states, what options and resources states currently have to address cybersecu…

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Markets, Tech, And The Week Ahead 33:57

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October 27, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 40 A record-chasing market collides with the busiest macro week of the quarter, and we break it all down with a clear playbook for investors. We start with the incentives you don’t see: October fiscal year-ends and bonus locking that can drive sharp, end-of-month positioning. Then we weigh a likely Fed cut, wha…

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Kamala, Trump, and Bitcoin in the Home Stretch (from the archives) 36:22

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From October 9, 2024. In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss: The election landscape is shifting with significant implications for bitcoin. JD Vance's performance in the VP debate was strong and may influence the race. Polling accuracy is questionable, with potential for historical inaccuracies. Kamala Harris's media appearances may indicate campai…

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Oct. 24 1:34:10

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In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Contributor James Pearce and Senior Editors Scott R. Anderson, Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff and Eric Columbus to discuss the arraignment of Letitia James, legal challenges to the appointments of Lindsey Halligan and Alina Habba to be U.S. attorneys, lit…

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Ryan Calo Wants to Change the Relationship Between Law and Technology 36:06

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Ryan Calo is a professor at the University of Washington School of Law with a joint appointment at the Information School and an adjunct appointment at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a founding co-director of the UW Tech Policy Lab and a co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public. In his new book, Law an…

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Lawfare Archive: CYBERCOM Legal Conference: The Role of the Private Sector in Conflict 57:55

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From April 24, 2024: The annual U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Legal Conference convenes lawyers across government and the private sector working on cyber issues. This year’s conference focused on the power of partnerships. Executive Editor Natalie Orpett moderated a panel, titled “The Business of Battle: Navigating the Role of the Private Sector …

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Lawfare Archive: Gabe Rottman on the Justice Department's New Guidelines on Press Subpoenas 40:51

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From June 5, 2023: It's been about six months since the attorney general issued new guidelines on compulsory process to members of the press in criminal and national security investigations, and two officials of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press—Bruce Brown and Gabe Rottman—wrote a detailed analysis of the document in two parts for L…

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$15 Billion SBR Down Payment? | All-In on AI’s PR Problem | Trump Dumps on No Kings Protesters 1:01:16

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In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss: Recent conferences highlighted the importance of AI, finance, and nuclear energy for the future. Texas is positioning itself as a leader in financial markets and blockchain and nuclear technology. The government shutdown is impacting policy-making and negotiations in Congress. The recent $15 billion bitcoin …

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Scaling Laws: Sen. Scott Wiener on California Senate Bill 53 50:10

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California State Senator Scott Wiener, author of Senate Bill 53—a frontier AI safety bill—signed into law by Governor Newsom earlier this month, joins Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor at Minnesota Law and Research Director at Lawfare, and Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor a…

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Lawfare Daily: External Powers Competition in Africa: Aid, Security, Tech—and African Agency 52:25

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Katsiaryna Shmatsina, Eurasia Fellow at Lawfare, is joined by Beverly Ochieng, senior security analyst at Control Risks and non-resident expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), to examine how external powers compete for influence in Africa—and how African states are responding. They discuss the shifting priorities of th…

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Rational Security: The “Pickled Fish in Cozy Sweaters” Edition 1:18:37

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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Senior Fellow Eric Columbus, Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including: “Visiting Concessions.” President Trump once again turned his focus to the conflict in Ukraine, announcing last week that he …

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Lawfare Daily: Political Change in Madagascar and Kenya 26:00

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For today's episode, Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor Daniel Byman sits down with Holly Berkley Fletcher, a former senior CIA Africa analyst, to discuss the recent coup in Madagascar and the death of Kenyan opposition leader and political giant, Raila Odinga. They discuss the reasons for the coup and how Madagascar's neighbors might respond. Berkley F…

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Driving Supply Chain Traceability | Solar Stewardship Initiative 3 years in 14:21

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany Meban speaks with Rachel Owens, CEO of the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI). Discover how SSI is driving supply chain traceability in the solar sector and whether current EU legislation - such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Dir…