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

Episode 193: ‘Tis Better to Have Impeached and Lost …

This week on NSL Podcast, co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney discuss The proposition that the First Amendment (particularly the Brandenburg rule) might matter for the Senate’s trial of the impeachment of Donald Trump The D.C.... Read More

Episode 192: So…What Do We Do Now?

And then it was over. Wow. Here’s hoping we can focus on traditional national security law topics from now on! Today is a pretty good start. We’ve got: A new administration needs a welcoming gift…so,... Read More

Episode 191: The Biggest Fiasco of Them All

We’re back with further discussion of the insurrection: Is it constitutional for the Senate to carry on with trial of an Article of Impeachment if the impeached official is no longer in office? Yes, yes... Read More

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