Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Rational Security

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.

Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 Rational Security Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rational Security episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rational Security for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rational Security episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Rational Security - The “Big Worm Energy” Edition
play

08/01/24 • 70 min

This week, Alan and Quinta were joined by Kevin Frazier to talk through some of the week’s biggest national security news, including:

  • “KOSA Nostra.” An overwhelming majority of senators voted to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA—a bipartisan piece of legislation that would impose new responsibilities on online platforms in looking after their underage users. Despite the 91-3 vote in the Senate, KOSA has faced strong opposition from a number of civil rights and internet freedom groups, and its path ahead in the House remains uncertain. What’s next for the bill, and what does its success so far say about the state of tech policy in the U.S.?
  • “Herding Llamas.” The company formerly known as Facebook announced the release of a new AI large language model, Llama 3.1. Meta described the model as “open-source”—but is it responsible to release such a powerful model that way? And what does this mean for the AI arms race in Silicon Valley?
  • “Keeping the Nine in Line.” Fresh on the heels of the Supreme Court’s ruling granting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution, President Biden announced his support for a slate of reforms aimed squarely at the Court: a constitutional amendment ruling out presidential immunity, along with 18-year term limits and a binding code of conduct for Supreme Court justices. But any of these proposals would face a difficult road toward implementation. What is the White House’s aim here?

For object lessons, Alan suggested that listeners might enjoy homemade cucumber agua fresca as a cooling summer beverage. Kevin is enjoying a new song by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan. And Quinta recommended the movie I Saw the TV Glow.

Promotion: Use code RATIONALSECURITY at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rationalsecurity.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The “I’m Ok Without Friends” Edition
play

07/28/21 • 6 min

We’re going to stalk our former Rational Security hosts. We’ll talk about this feed and what we should do with it. And, we’ll chew over how the first hearing of the Jan. 6 commission went. Sort of.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The “We’re Quitting Just in Time” Edition
play

07/14/21 • 47 min

Historic protests rock Cuba. The ripple effects of an assassination linger in Haiti. And a former president warns the consequences of withdrawal from Afghanistan will be “unbelievably bad.”

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The “Specter or Mirage?” Edition
play

06/16/21 • 50 min

World leaders convene in Cornwall and Brussels as President Biden makes his first official trip abroad. Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a face-to-face meeting in Geneva. And leak investigations aplenty have ensnared journalists, former officials and members of Congress.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The Sedition Commission Edition
play

05/19/21 • 47 min

Fighting intensifies in Israel and Gaza as President Biden pleads for a cease fire. Lawmakers debate setting up a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack. And a New York state investigation of the Trump Organization is now exploring potential criminal conduct.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The "Sh*t Show" Edition

The "Sh*t Show" Edition

Rational Security

play

09/30/20 • 58 min

Trump tells a white nationalist group to “stand by” as he further tries to erode confidence in the November elections, this time from the presidential debate stage. Election officials are bracing for a wave of litigation and shenanigans when Americans head for the polls. And new information about Trump’s taxes reveal he’s massively in debt, adding to long-standing fears that his finances make him vulnerable to manipulation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The Cult-like Atmosphere Edition
play

11/15/19 • 55 min

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.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The "WhistleSTOP" Edition

The "WhistleSTOP" Edition

Rational Security

play

09/19/19 • 52 min

The Director of National Intelligence refuses to tell Congress about a whistleblower allegation that may involve President Trump. Israelis go to the polls as Benjamin Netanyahu fights to maintain power. And Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski gives defiant testimony to lawmakers considering whether to impeach the president.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The "What’s Past is Prorogue" Edition
play

08/28/19 • 59 min

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspends parliament as the Brexit deadline looms. World leaders push back—maybe?—on President Trump at the G7 summit. And Trump tells aides that he’ll pardon them if they have to break the law to build his border wall.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Rational Security - The “Donny with the Gold Hair” Edition
play

08/17/23 • 67 min

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Fulton County correspondent Anna Bower to talk through the week’s big news down south, including:

  • “Waiting on a Midnight Complaint in Georgia.” Late on Monday night, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis finally indicted Donald Trump alongside eighteen co-conspirators for attempting to interfere with the state of Georgia’s 2020 election results. What does this fourth criminal indictment mean for the universe of legal cases against the former president?
  • “Hunter Becomes the Hunted.” Earlier this week, Attorney General Merrick Garland took the unexpected step of appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. What led to this move? And what does it mean for the investigation into the president’s son?
  • “Why So CFIUS?” President Biden has finally issued a long-expected executive order installing some controls on outbound U.S. investments, particularly in relation to China and certain sensitive technology sectors. How big a deal is this new policy?

For object lessons, Alan shouted out his latest favorite thriller about a bunch of falsely accused Brits, “Suspicion.” Quinta brought the listeners’ attention to an entertaining court transcript about “fleets.” Scott celebrated the late Paul Reubens’ legacy as Pee-Wee Herman, including his phenomenal 1979 debut on “The Dating Game.” And Anna endorsed her latest courtroom treat, Papa John’s Pizza.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Rational Security have?

Rational Security currently has 513 episodes available.

What topics does Rational Security cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Rational Security?

The episode title 'The "Bloody Valentine" Edition' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Rational Security?

The average episode length on Rational Security is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of Rational Security released?

Episodes of Rational Security are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Rational Security?

The first episode of Rational Security was released on Jan 7, 2015.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments