The National Security Law Podcast – Unpacking the Legal Issues Behind the Headlines

Episode 190: Day of Infamy

Today was a national tragedy of the first order. Tonight we discuss: the many crimes that definitely were committed, and certain other crimes — particularly seditious conspiracy — that may have been committed (and how... Read More

Episode 189: Merry New Year!

How about a surprise mini-episode on New Year’s Eve??? Sure, why not! Tune in for…well, not much. We just wanted to say hi, happy new year, thanks for being listeners, and 2020-Don’t-Let-The-Door-Hit-You-On-The-Way-Out! Read More

Episode 188: Not That Enterprise

Hello from Austin, home of SolarWinds and CyberTrucks! [ed. note: uh, no. Let’s go with home of bbq and tacos instead] We’re back with another round of discussion and debate with Professors Steve Vladeck and... Read More

Episode 187: Trumplandia in the Twilight

Hey, we’re back on our weekly schedule! How ’bout that…now we’ll probably skip the next three, but hey, until then, we’ve got a quite a show, not to mention the launch of our holiday charity... Read More

Episode 186: Jumping the Kraken!

It’s National Safe Harbor day (for all you Electoral College enthusiasts), and we’re here to celebrate with a new show. Join for spirited but respectful debate between Professors Chesney and Vladeck as they discuss: The... Read More

Episode 185: The Blah-to-Coup Ratio is Increasing

And…we’re back! Tune in as Professors Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney discuss the latest in national security legal developments, including: Prospects for the Biden Administration to chart a new course with respect to (a) the... Read More

Episode 184: Make Rule 11 Great Again!

In this week’s episode, co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney discuss and debate: The array of firings and appointments of senior Defense Department officials The law governing the General Services Administration and support for presidential... Read More