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

Episode 121: The Persian Gulf of Tonkin

In this week’s episode, Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney debate and discuss the latest national security legal news, including: Iran – The prospect of some form of armed conflict with Iran, and the various legal... Read More

Episode 120: Bran, Bron, What’s the Difference?

And we’re back! Tune in as Professors Chesney and Vladeck discuss and debate the latest national security legal news, including: The legal framework for Congressional subpoenas (and the problems that arise when the Executive Branch... Read More

Episode 119: This Podcast Is Dark and Full of Spoilers

After a one-week hiatus, the NSL Podcast is back! Tune in for debate and discussion as Professors Vladeck and Chesney talk about: The Mueller Report and its aftermath Impeachment vs Censure The Trump Subpoena litigation... Read More

Episode 118: Steve Targaryen, First of His Name

This week we debate three timely topics: Al Nashiri Part 7,146: the D.C. Circuit has issued a unanimous ruling slamming former Judge Spath for failing to disclose a manifest conflict of interest, slamming pretty much... Read More

Episode 117: Y’all Got Designated

Live episode! We recorded this morning before a live audience at the University of Texas School of Law reunion weekend. It was a packed house of terrific alumni, and happily the week’s news conspired (pardon... Read More

Episode 116: This Podcast Can Only Be Detained for Six Months

Join us as Professors Vladeck and Chesney discuss and debate the latest national security law news! This week we’ve got: The Adham Hassoun case: Can the government hold a terrorism-related individual in long-term immigration custody... Read More

Episode 115: This Podcast Does Not Have a Grandparent Born in Ireland

We are back after a spring break hiatus, and we do not lack for things to discuss and debate in the wide world of national security law. Tune in for: What we can make of... Read More

Episode 114: Manafortnite

This week’s show features debate and discussion between co-hosts Professors Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney regarding: Paul Manafort: comparing his first and second federal sentences, and the timing of the new New York State charges... Read More

Episode 113 – 702 : Madison :: 215 : Hamilton

So much to debate, so little time! Tune in as Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney plow through a host of recent (and not-so-recent) events in the world of national security law: Fazaga v. FBI –... Read More

Episode 112: And the Oscar Goes To…NSL Podcast!

The Oscars may not have a host, but we do! Tune in to our latest episode as co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney debate a wide range of national security developments from the past week,... Read More