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| 17 Apr 2019 | The "Calm Before the Storm" Edition | 00:46:32 | |
Julian Assange is taken into British custody, and the United States wants him to stand trial here. President Trump vetoes a resolution to end U.S. military involvement in the civil war in Yemen. And Attorney General Bill Barr says there was “spying” on the Trump campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Sep 2018 | The "Should Rod Stay or Should He Go" Edition | 00:55:00 | |
Will Rod Rosenstein remain as the deputy attorney general, and what does that mean for the Russia probe he oversees? Tensions hit a fever pitch with China amid an escalating trade war. And the president addresses the U.N. General Assembly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2016 | The "400-Pound Guy on a Bed" Edition | 00:49:58 | |
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate. What did they have to say on ISIS, hackers, and other important national security issues? And a Trump adviser heads off to Moscow and meets with senior Russian government officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Feb 2015 | The All Security is Local Edition | 00:44:42 | |
This week, Ben and Shane are joined by special guest Jen Daskal. The gang debates Eric Holder's recent remarks on press leaks, asks whether ISIS is morphing into a true global terrorist movement, and hears some frank tweets on Russia from the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Plus, Jen shares a treasured memory from Cameroon, and Shane declares war on icy sidewalks—and the scofflaws who don't clean them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Oct 2019 | The “There’s No Whimpering in Podcasting” Edition | 00:51:06 | |
A senior National Security Council official testifies about Trump’s phone call with the president of Ukraine. The U.S. military kills the leader of ISIS. And an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe takes a turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Feb 2017 | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? | 00:46:51 | |
This week, a very special guest joins the podcast to discuss the week’s news and the fate of the republic. Plus, in Object Lessons, taco bowls and bad omens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Oct 2015 | The "He Said, Xi Said" Edition | 00:40:35 | |
Has the Obama administration outplayed China on cyber spying? The Taliban is on the march in Afghanistan. What does this mean for the future of U.S. troops in that country? And the new movie Sicario is one of the sharpest criticisms yet of the war on drugs. Plus, in Object Lessons—GODZILLA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | The "Deus ex Bolton" Edition | 00:58:46 | |
John Bolton has a story to tell about that Ukraine “drug deal.” The White House unveils its much anticipated Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. And Joe Biden envisions foreign policy after Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Feb 2016 | The "Deck Chairs on the Titanic" Edition | 00:46:46 | |
The administration is revamping its efforts to staunch ISIS recruitment. The NSA makes the line between cyber attacks and defense even blurrier. And Ben has a plan to solve the going dark problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jun 2018 | The SCOTUS Hearts POTUS Edition | 00:45:41 | |
The Supreme Court upholds President Trump’s travel ban. Jared Kushner hits the road to drum up support for his peace plan. And chaos ensues as border agents and the Justice Department roll out Trump’s order not to separate families at the border with Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Aug 2018 | The “Individual-1 and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" Edition | 00:54:33 | |
The gang breaks down one helluva day. Michael Cohen, Paul Manafort, and what it means for the president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Aug 2015 | The "Empty Chair" Edition | 00:39:57 | |
Shane goes on vacation, abandoning the gang to its fate. Brookings scholar Dan Byman steps in and brings a National Counterterrorism Center Calendar, which sparks a discussion of how to categorize terrorist acts that take place within warfare. Ben talks about a recent U.S. court decision that found the war in Afghanistan isn't really over—no matter what the president says. And Tamara talks about the president's Iran speech. In our Object Lessons segment, Dan shows off a large Yemeni dagger. Tamara brings a picture of Egypt's General Sisi sailing down the new Suez canal. And Ben brings an online course we all should sign up to take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2015 | The "Drones Who Cannot Be Named" Edition | 00:45:47 | |
This week on the show: The New York Times names the senior CIA officials who have run the agency’s drone program. Were they right or wrong to do it? Speaking of drones, it turns out the CIA’s program in Pakistan was given an unusually long leash. And Bashar al-Assad may be losing in Syria. Plus, in our Object Lesson, spy fashion. You, too, can dress like a spook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Nov 2016 | The "Welcome to the New Not Normal" Edition | 00:59:39 | |
The Trump administration transition has begun—right? The president-elect sits down with "60 Minutes" and leaves the fate of FBI Director James Comey uncertain. And foreign governments react to Trump’s election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Nov 2016 | "The First Day of the Rest of Our Lives" Edition | 00:49:02 | |
This week, the gang reflects on the unexpected election of Donald Trump for president. What national security themes drove his voters? What challenges does Trump face forming a government? And how will America's allies react to his election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Nov 2015 | The “Incubus of Plague” Edition | 00:42:36 | |
Two weeks after a Russian airliner fell from the sky in Egypt, will we ever know how the plane crashed? GOP presidential candidates are all over the map with their foreign policy plans. Plus, a modest proposal for closing Guantanamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 May 2018 | The "No Deal Goes Unpunished" Edition | 00:50:11 | |
President Trump decides to undo the Iran deal. Gina Haspel faces a grilling in the Senate. And Devin Nunes wants information that intelligence officials fear could jeopardize a source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | The "Should He Stay or Should He Go" Edition | 00:54:55 | |
Bill Barr says that Trump’s tweets make his job more difficult, and he has considered resigning over them. But Trump is still tweeting and Barr is still the attorney general, so…? Also, the U.S. charges Chinese telecom giant Huawei with conspiracy and racketeering. And European leaders are bracing for a second Trump term, and a redefined relationship with America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jan 2015 | What is Rational Security? | 01:02:07 | |
Shane Harris introduces the show and introduces Benjamin and Tamara Wittes. The gang talks Egypt and Tunisia, torture and sanctions. Ben talks about the medal he got from NSA, which hasn't yet declassified his speech. And Shane pines after a strange cybersecurity machine. Welcome to Rational Security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2017 | The "Four Horsemen" Edition | 00:54:11 | |
President Obama issues a raft of pardons and commutations on his last days in office. The Trump transition team has barely interacted with its counterparts on the National Security Council. And John Brennan reflects on Donald Trump and his legacy at the CIA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2018 | The "49 Questions Mueller Mustache" Edition | 00:53:49 | |
Robert Mueller has lots of questions for President Trump. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran lied about its nuclear weapons program. And John Kelly has reportedly described the president as an unhinged “idiot.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jan 2020 | The "Back from the Brink" Edition | 01:03:12 | |
President Trump says Iran is backing down after a missile strike on U.S. bases in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Suleimani. The crisis has calmed, but what did we learn from the administration’s tense and at times bungled handling of it? And the latest on the still pending impeachment trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2019 | The "Hand Grenades and Drug Deals" Edition | 00:53:13 | |
Testimony on Capitol Hill this week reveals that Rudy Giuliani was running a shadow foreign policy on Ukraine. The White House vows not to cooperate with the impeachment investigation. And Turkish forces move into Syria, sparking a new national security crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | The “Quite Common Under American Law” Edition | 00:55:11 | |
The impeachment trial is about to begin in earnest. We’ll recap the latest. The Trump administration deals with the fallout from the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani. And in the final debate before voting starts, Democratic candidates for president have little to say about foreign policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Feb 2020 | The "Impeached Forever" Edition | 00:51:59 | |
The Senate prepares to acquit Donald Trump on charges that he abused his office and obstructed Congress. We’ll take a look back at the impeachment trial and discuss what comes next. Also, governments around the world scramble to deal with the threat of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Mar 2015 | The "Voting in Droves" Edition | 00:38:41 | |
The gang unravels the Israeli election results and the unpleasant White House-Israel tensions they have sparked. Tamara talks about Yemen's ongoing disintegration. And Shane discusses China's admission, at long last, that it really does offensive cyber operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2020 | The "Just Quarantine Everything" Edition | 00:55:33 | |
Coronavirus is spreading, and the administration’s message has been a jumble. Intelligence reports suggest that Russia has developed a preference for Trump in the election and is trying to help Sanders. And world leaders call for action to halt a humanitarian crisis in Syria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Aug 2019 | The “Skyfall” Edition | 00:57:17 | |
Susan and Shane are away, so Ben and Tamara are joined by special guests Scott Anderson and Quinta Jurecic. A Russian missile test accident kills scientists and raises questions. Hong Kong and Kashmir are both in crisis, and the United States shrugs. And the House of Representatives seems to have slouched towards impeachment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Feb 2018 | The "Do We Have Clearance, Clarence?" Edition | 00:42:04 | |
Dozens of White House officials, including Jared Kushner, lack permanent security clearances. It’s been a really bad week for Benjamin Netanyahu. And U.S. intelligence chiefs present their annual list of threats to national security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2019 | The “Eating Your Soul in Small Bites” Edition | 00:57:16 | |
Special Counsel Robert Mueller told the attorney general that he failed to convey the “context, nature, and substance” of his investigation. Rod Rosenstein steps down from the Department of Justice and bids President Trump a fond farewell. And is John Bolton’s view of foreign policy compatible with the president he serves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2016 | "The New National Nightmare Will Soon Begin" Edition | 00:52:32 | |
FBI Director James Comey is under fire for his actions in the home stretch of the presidential election. A journalist suggests private communications between Donald Trump and a Russian bank—but is there any there there? And investigators issue a puzzling finding about the death of one of Vladimir Putin’s closest aides in a Washington, DC, hotel room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Sep 2015 | The "Je Suis Francis" Edition | 00:43:09 | |
Russia is about to intervene in Syria. Good luck with that. The U.S. and China are contemplating a “cyber arms treaty.” And the New York Times editorial board has a plan for closing Guantanamo. Plus, in Object Lessons, Edward Snowden has a new look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2015 | The "Abu Bakr Bicker Backer Whatever" Edition | 00:45:49 | |
Donald Trump reveals that he doesn’t know the names of the heads of the world’s biggest terrorist organizations. Does that disqualify him to be commander-in-chief? Turns out killing Anwar Al-Alawki was an “easy” decision for President Obama. And can the House sue the president over the Iran deal? Plus, in Object Lessons, how our lives would be different had 9/11 never happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | The "Blob Bloblob" Edition | 00:56:49 | |
The Trump administration issues new restrictions on immigration in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A major witness in the impeachment hearings retires amid concerns the White House might try to block his military promotion. And progressives mount an effort to shape the future of national security—sometimes to the dismay of the Biden campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2017 | The "DMs on the DL" Edition | 00:48:06 | |
The FBI is investigating an alleged kidnapping scheme involving ex-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Donald Trump Jr. was in direct contact with Wikileaks during the 2016 campaign. And author and scholar Yascha Mounk breaks down the breakdown in democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | The “Buckle Your Seatbelts” Edition | 00:58:42 | |
Americans head to the polls in the face of a virus and potential disruptions at polling places and beyond. Whoever wins next Tuesday, the period between Election Day and the inauguration is bound to be rocky. And we’ll take a big picture look at the national security challenges that the next president will face, whoever he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | The "Ask Us Anything—Live!" Edition | 01:13:57 | |
This week, the Rational Security gang is joined by listeners from around the world for a special live show. Unmasking, China, life after Trump/under Biden—we took listeners' questions and shared stories about how we're spending our time during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Feb 2016 | The "Things Could Possibly Get Much Worse" Edition | 00:50:15 | |
Could things get worse in Syria? Oh yes! The U.S. brings charges against an ISIS member in the death of an American hostage. And Republicans are divided over who supports waterboarding more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | The "Blame it on Beijing" Edition | 00:55:25 | |
Democrats and Republicans finally have something to agree on: China deserves more scrutiny for how it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim Jong Un is alive, maybe. And the courts take up the argument on whether Congress can sue the executive branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jul 2018 | The "With Enemies Like These Who Needs Friends?" Edition | 00:50:27 | |
President Trump picks Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. What are his national security views? Trump blasts NATO allies ahead of a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And migrant families are being reunited with their children, but the process has been painful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 May 2018 | The "J’recuse" Edition | 00:51:22 | |
President Trump told Jeff Sessions that he should not recuse himself from the Russia investigation. Trump feuds with the Homeland Security secretary as the administration separates children from their families at the U.S. border with Mexico. And investigators determine that Russia was the source of a missile that shot down a Malaysian airliner in 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jun 2017 | "The Door by the Grandfather Clock" Edition | 00:47:50 | |
It’s been a huge two days for news on the Trump/Russia/Comey front. We’ll round it up. There’s a new crisis in the Persian Gulf. And just when you thought it was safe to go back to the polls, there are new revelations of Russia targeting the elections system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jul 2016 | The "How Cozy is Your Bear?" Edition? | 00:50:31 | |
The Russian government hacks the Democratic National Committee. Is Moscow trying to swing the election for Donald Trump? Will it work or backfire? Also, the gang takes your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2016 | The "117 Experts Can't Be Wrong" Edition | 00:44:53 | |
Republican national security experts declare Donald Trump unfit to be president. Who would actually advise a President Trump? And President Obama pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of his foreign policy. Plus, in Object Lessons, Ben and Tamara are on the road again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Nov 2017 | "The Power of Delusional Thinking" Edition | 00:48:19 | |
Mike Flynn signals that he may be cooperating with Robert Mueller’s investigation. President Trump thinks the investigation may be nearing its end. And the U.S. plans to stay in Syria even after ISIS is defeated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | The "Peaceful(ish) Transfer of Power" Edition | 01:06:15 | |
Joe Biden is elected president, but Donald Trump refuses to concede, and the transition to a new administration is rocky. Attorney General Bill Barr authorizes federal prosecutors to investigate potential voter fraud. And the gang takes questions from our live audience! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | The Cult-like Atmosphere Edition | 00:55:54 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | The "Unmasked at Last" Edition | 00:53:13 | |
A Justice Department investigation into whether Obama-era officials improperly requested the identities of individuals from intelligence reports ends with a whimper. An investigation into the shooting of a protestor in Portland raises questions about the federal government’s use of force. And CyberCommand takes down a Russian botnet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | The "Let’s Never Do That Again" Edition | 00:55:48 | |
Joe Biden takes the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States. We’ll look at how Donald Trump spent his last day in office and how Biden is spending his first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 May 2016 | The "When the Cat’s Away" Edition | 00:54:29 | |
An EgyptAir jet crashes en route from Paris to Cairo, immediately sparking fears of terrorism. Hackers are targeting the presidential candidates’ campaigns. And the intelligence community may scrutinize social media accounts of people applying for security clearances. Plus, listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Dec 2018 | The "Smocking Gun" Edition | 00:58:54 | |
There have been big moves in the Russia investigation. We'll put this week’s pieces together. U.S. tensions with China escalate following the arrest of a senior Chinese telecom executive. And the Saudi crown prince has duped White House adviser Jared Kushner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | The "Cruel Summer" Edition | 00:54:43 | |
Shootings in Kenosha and Portland raise new concerns about violent protests in the U.S. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn is not yet free of the justice system. And a prominent Russian opposition leader has been poisoned with a nerve agent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | The "Lessons Learned" Edition | 00:52:35 | |
Four prosecutors step down from the Roger Stone case after the Justice Department contradicts their sentencing recommendation. The White House purges officials who testified in Trump’s impeachment trial. And the Justice Department is taking a look at Rudy Giuliani’s investigation into the Bidens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2018 | The “I Thought You Said RE-nuclearization” Edition | 00:49:57 | |
U.S. intelligence says North Korea is not giving up its nukes. Should the next Supreme Court justice recuse on matters involving Trump and the Russia probe? And the war in Afghanistan grinds on, with little notice, as Trump heads off to a tense meeting with NATO allies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 May 2015 | The "How Much is a Copy of Orgasm" Edition | 00:43:14 | |
This week on the show, Ben and Shane are flying solo (duo?) while Tamara is away. They ask, is everything we think we know about privacy wrong? And the guys discuss a novel proposal for easing the tensions between the press and the government when journalists disclose sensitive national security information. Plus, in our Object Lesson, very tiny robots. They’re here. Buzzing in your ear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Feb 2016 | The "Triple Entente Beer Summit" Edition | 01:11:37 | |
We join our friends at the Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast and the Lawfare Podcast for a evening of national security discussion, food, alcohol, and live audience questions. We go to town on the news about Apple. We talk about a new movie about Stuxnet on steroids. And we counter some violent extremism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Apr 2015 | The "Hell in a Yemeni Handbasket" Edition | 00:31:48 | |
Special guest Wells Bennett joins Shane and Tamara to talk about the U.S. strategy in Yemen. What is it? And just how big a nightmare? Also, Washington takes the cyber wars West, to Silicon Valley. Plus, spy gardens and swashbuckling pilots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | "The Firings Will Continue Until Morale Improves" Edition | 00:50:26 | |
President Trump fires the country’s top election security official because he won’t go along with his lies about a stolen election. Promising news about coronavirus vaccines raises important questions about who should get it first, and where. And President Trump prepares to draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 May 2019 | The 'Drumbeat of War' Edition | 00:53:49 | |
Tensions with Iran escalate amid new intelligence suggesting U.S. personnel in the Middle East could be at risk. The Russia investigation is now under investigation by a federal prosecutor. And two senior Homeland Security officials tried to halt a mass deportation plan, just before they were ousted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jun 2016 | The "Orlando" Edition | 00:51:48 | |
How did Omar Mateen become a mass-killer, and could he have been stopped? The politics of the Orlando shooting have something for everyone, but very little clarity. And Russian hackers penetrate the Democratic National Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jul 2016 | The "Servers and SEALs" Edition | 00:47:20 | |
Hillary Clinton will not be prosecuted over her use of a private email server. The death toll of a bombing in Baghdad approaches 300. And the death of a Navy sailor raises concerns about the training of elite military operators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2020 | "The Second Time’s a Charm" Edition | 00:46:54 | |
President Trump picks Congressman John Ratcliffe—again—to be the new director of national intelligence. The United States signs a peace deal with the Taliban. And an appeals court rules that former White House Counsel Don McGahn does not have to testify to Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Dec 2015 | The "Carpet Bombs and Chicken Hawks" Edition | 00:40:31 | |
GOP presidential candidates debate foreign policy and dare each other to carpet bomb the hell out of the Islamic State. And are the Saudis finally ready to get serious and take on ISIS? Special guest Will McCants joins the podcast this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2017 | The "When You’re President They Let You Do It" Edition | 00:51:28 | |
Mike Flynn is cooperating with Bob Mueller's Russia investigation, and President Trump raises questions about whether he sought to obstruct justice. Deutsche Bank has been told to hand over information about Trump-related finances. And the national security adviser tries to make Trump into a modern-day Ronald Reagan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2017 | The "Mother May I Launch a Missile" Edition | 00:50:04 | |
Should the president have the sole authority to launch nuclear missiles? President Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism. And the “grownups” in charge of national security are exhausted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Oct 2016 | The "Thank God We’re Not in Kansas Anymore" Edition | 00:50:32 | |
Iraqi and U.S. forces begin the campaign to reclaim the city of Mosul, ISIS’s de facto capital in Iraq. Retired Gen. James Cartwright pleads guilty to lying to federal leak investigators. And three Kansas men are accused of plotting attacks on Muslims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Oct 2018 | The "Russia on the Ballot" Edition | 00:53:16 | |
Possible package bombs are sent to prominent Democratic political figures and Trump administration critics. And we’ll wrap up the Russia story so far and ask what it means for the midterm elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | The "Impeachment: Part Two" Edition | 00:58:05 | |
The Senate prepares to try former President Trump on charges of inciting a riot at the Capitol. A military coup in Myanmar deals a potentially crushing blow to democracy. And how do you solve a problem like Marjorie Taylor Greene? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2019 | The "Purge" Edition | 00:49:16 | |
The White House launches a purge at the Homeland Security Department. Some prosecutors in Robert Mueller’s office are frustrated by the attorney general’s portrayal of their report. And the Trump administration designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization. Thanks, Blinkist. 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/RS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Dec 2015 | The "Goodbye to All That" Edition | 00:45:16 | |
This week on the podcast, the gang wraps up the year that was 2015. What were the most important stories of the year? And what's the big story we'll all be talking about in 2016? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Feb 2018 | The "State of the #Memo" Edition | 00:49:22 | |
Major developments in the Russia probe as House Republicans move to declassify a mysterious memo and the FBI’s No. 2 steps down. A new article reveals the inner workings of the Israeli spy machine. And smart watches are giving away US forces’ locations—while they’re jogging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jul 2015 | The "Chinese Cookie Monster" Edition | 00:47:55 | |
This week, Ben and Shane are joined by special guests Wells Bennett of Lawfare and Quinta Jurecic, national security intern at Brookings. On the agenda: Obama has a plan to close Guantanamo, and it may be dead or alive. An Iraqi businessman wants to mount a private Sunni army to fight ISIS. And someone near and dear to us has a new plan to fix the encryption problem. Plus, in our Object Lessons, Ben is going to cut someone, and we’ll explain the title of this week’s show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | The “Could Have Done More” Edition | 00:52:52 | |
A top member of the Mueller team says the special counsel “could have done more” to hold Trump accountable. A career government official accuses the White House of improperly trying to stop John Bolton from publishing his memoir. And the CIA is clamping down on intelligence about Russia, according to a new report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Oct 2017 | The "Adult Day Care" Edition | 00:53:24 | |
A leading GOP senator warns that President Trump risks starting “World War III.” Russia hacks the NSA using popular Russian anti-virus software. And Congress starts the bidding over a key surveillance law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2018 | The "On the Edge of Our Seats" Edition | 00:53:27 | |
Federal authorities launch raids on the home and office of President Trump’s personal attorney. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. And the U.S. prepares for possible military action against Syria. Special guests this week: Quinta Jurecic of Lawfare and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jul 2015 | The "War on the War on Terrorism" Edition | 00:39:42 | |
This week on the show: Senators call for hearings on domestic terrorism in the wake of the Charleston shootings. Do we need a new National Commission on the War on Terrorism? And a cat fight between the FISA court and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Plus, in Object Lessons, are you “e-QIPped?” The Chinese are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | The “You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!” Edition | 00:50:33 | |
Donald Trump and John Bolton finally part ways. The CIA had a spy in the upper reaches of the Kremlin, then got him out of Russia. And Trump’s Middle East peace negotiator calls it quits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Apr 2016 | The "How Many Saudis Would You Sue if You Could Sue Saudis?" Edition | 00:52:28 | |
Lawmakers want to give families of the 9/11 victims the power to sue Saudi government officials, but the Obama administration says that’s a terrible idea. Syrian peace talks are in jeopardy of falling apart, but a ceasefire seems to be offering some reprieve. And Facebook swears it won’t try to rig the presidential election against Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Apr 2018 | The "Return of Susan" Edition | 00:47:37 | |
Robert Mueller tells the president’s lawyers that Trump is the subject of a criminal investigation. Trump vows to pull the military out of Syria. And American troops may be heading to the US border with Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Aug 2015 | The "Don't Check Your 401(k)" Edition | 00:39:04 | |
This week on the podcast: How could China's economic free fall affect U.S. national security? What does international law have to say about Russia's invasion of Ukraine? And the Secret Service gets upset when a drone flies near President Obama while he's playing golf. Plus, in Object Lessons, countering violent extremism...with BBQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2015 | The "Crusader Air Strikes" Edition | 00:31:33 | |
This week on the podcast, the gang discusses Congress weighing in on the Iran nuclear deal. Sunni, Shia, let’s call the whole thing off. And a key Al Qaeda leader who was once held in Guantanamo is killed in a U.S. drone strike. Plus, Ben joins the surveillance state, and Shane solves a mystery from last week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2018 | The "Nikki, We Hardly Knew Ye" Edition | 01:01:24 | |
A prominent journalist and critic of the Saudi regime goes missing in Istanbul. Nikki Haley says she’s resigning as the U.N. ambassador. And tech companies push back against a story about a massive hardware hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Mar 2018 | The "All the President's Lawyers" Edition | 01:07:13 | |
This week, we’re live from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law! On the show: Like Goldilocks in search of porridge, the president can’t seem to find the lawyer who’s just right. The U.S. expels Russian diplomats, but Trump continues to hold his fire against Putin. And Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify before Congress over Facebook’s role in Russian election interference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Aug 2019 | The "What’s Past is Prorogue" Edition | 00:59:12 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Aug 2017 | The "Send in the Adults" Edition | 00:45:00 | |
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly takes charge at the White House. Republican senators come to the defense of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. And President Trump finds himself personally entangled in the controversy over a meeting with Russians in Trump Tower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Mar 2016 | The "Wingnuts and Wingmen" Edition | 00:45:34 | |
President Obama nominates Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. An American ISIS defector is in Kurdish custody. And major Web sites have been delivering malware to their readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Aug 2018 | The 'Ask Us Anything' Edition | 00:43:54 | |
With Shane and Susan away, Ben and Tamara are joined by Quinta Jurecic and Shannon Togawa Mercer to answer the questions you submitted on Twitter! It’s a potpourri of NatSec analysis, with a dollop of humor, and a soupçon of Scotch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | The "My Corona" Edition | 00:53:54 | |
As the coronavirus spreads, U.S. officials face a public health crisis and the threat of economic recession. The World Health Organization has officially declared coronavirus a pandemic. How are other countries responding, and what can the U.S. learn from them? And there’s tumult in Saudi Arabia amid another power grab by the crown prince and an oil war with Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jul 2019 | The Report: Part I: Active Measures | 00:39:59 | |
We have a special treat for you in the Rational Security feed. Last week, Susan and Ben shared an Object Lesson with you: the podcast The Report, a deep dive narrative look at the contents of the Mueller investigation. We've released the first episode, here for you now on this feed. For future episodes, subscribe to The Report on whatever podcast distribution service you use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jun 2015 | The "Schake and Awe" Edition | 00:41:30 | |
This week on the podcast, Kori Schake joins the gang to discuss the week’s big stories. Was the shooting of nine people in Charleston, SC, an act of terrorism? Chinese spies now know the secret sex lives of U.S. government employees. And the U.N. has a new report on Gaza. Plus, in our object lessons, bitter memoirs and piggy banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2018 | The "Did You Vote For Us?" Edition | 00:45:57 | |
FBI Director Christopher Wray resists administration pressure to clean house at the bureau. Bob Mueller’s Russia probe interviews Jeff Sessions and talks to Jim Comey. And Rex Tillerson presents a new U.S. strategy in Syria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | The "Confirm and Deny" Edition | 00:51:39 | |
President Biden’s nominees for attorney general and CIA director mostly sail through their confirmation hearings. The administration kickstarts policy on Iran, with an eye towards salvaging a nuclear deal. And the Supreme Court rules that a New York grand jury can see Donald Trump’s tax returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | The "You Get a Pardon and You Get a Pardon!” Edition | 01:06:50 | |
A top Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated. Everyone gets pardons this Christmas! And the attorney general takes steps to ensure the investigation of the Russia probe continues in the Biden administration. Plus, the gang welcomes special guest Noah Efron of "The Promised Podcast." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2017 | The "No Morka" Edition | 00:50:40 | |
Donald Trump was pursuing business in Russia at the same time he was running for president. Two Cabinet secretaries distance themselves from the president. And is it time for the House to start seriously considering impeachment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2018 | Special Edition: Rational Security + Bombshell | 00:48:10 | |
The gang from Bombshell joins us for a roundup of the week’s news: President Trump signs an order to keep immigrant families together, trying to defuse a crisis of his own making. Is the U.S. in a trade war with China? And get ready for Space Force! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Sep 2018 | The "Follow Your Lodestar" Edition | 00:53:10 | |
John Bolton comes out swinging in his first major speech as national security adviser. Is Russia behind a mysterious string of illnesses at U.S. diplomatic facilities? And Trump administration officials met with coup plotters in Venezuela. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2017 | The "Million Dollars in Rugs" Edition | 00:49:17 | |
Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveils the first indictments in his sprawling investigation, and a surprise plea agreement. We’ll talk about the significance of his moves and where the investigation might be heading next. Plus, New York experiences the deadliest act of terrorism since the 9/11 attacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2019 | The "Stone Cold Polar Vortex" Edition | 00:56:08 | |
Roger Stone is indicted in the Mueller probe. Venezuela teeters on the brink of economic and political collapse. And American hackers help the UAE build a cyber army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Jan 2018 | The "Never Get Drunk with Australians" Edition | 00:49:34 | |
A wave of anti-government protests grips Iran. Former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos may have been the impetus for the Russia investigation. And Defense Secretary James Mattis addresses the US role in the war in Yemen and civilian casualties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2017 | The "Mr. Page Goes to Washington" Edition | 00:50:38 | |
Trump campaign adviser Carter Page says officials knew about his conversations with Russians. The Saudi government launches an alleged anti-corruption push, but is it really a power grab? And CIA Director Mike Pompeo is entertaining an alternate theory about the Russia hacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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