National Security Law Today Podcast
1) Foreign Money, American Power: Mapping Washington’s International Lobbying Pipeline with Kenneth Vogel
Washington’s influence economy is bigger—and murkier—than most Americans realize. This week, Elisa sits down with investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel to unpack the sprawling web of foreign lobbyin...Show More
2) Scaling AI: Building Ethics into the Algorithm with Roy Austin
AI is learning from us—but what happens when the data it’s fed carries our deepest biases? This week, Elisa Poteat sits down with Roy Austin, inaugural director of Howard Law School’s Artificial Intel...Show More
3) Innovation Without Guardrails: The Rise of OpenAI and the Upcoming National Security Law Conference
As artificial intelligence accelerates, questions about power, privacy, and accountability are more urgent than ever. This week, we revisit our conversation with bestselling author and award-winning A...Show More
4) News Roundup: AI, Energy, and Escalation—Setting the Stage for the National Security Law Conference
This week, Elisa breaks down the latest headlines in national security law as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. From Russia’s attacks on eastern Ukraine to the growing energy nee...Show More
5) Previewing the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law CLE Conference with Stephen Preston
The Standing Committee’s 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law is almost here. This week, Elisa sits down with Standing Committee Chair Stephen Preston to highlight what’s ahead at ...Show More
6) Empire AI: OpenAI’s Rise and the Race for Global Power with Karen Hao
Once envisioned as a nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI for the benefit of humanity, OpenAI has since become one of the most powerful—and controversial—companies in the world. This week, Elisa Poteat...Show More
7) The Shutdown Spiral: Law, Politics, and Public Impact with Max Stier
With hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed, the consequences of another government shutdown are hitting home. This week, Elisa is joined by Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partners...Show More
8) Tariffs, Sanctions, and the Limits of Emergency Power with Rachel Alpert
Can a sanctions law be used to set trade policy? In this episode, Elisa sits down with Rachel Alpert, former OFAC Chief Counsel and now a Partner at Jenner & Block, to explore how the International Em...Show More
9) Oil, Gas, and the Shifting Balance of Power with Elaine Levin
From OPEC cartels to U.S. shale revolutions, energy markets have long stood at the center of global power struggles. This week, Elisa is joined by Elaine Levin, energy markets expert and president of ...Show More
10) Revisiting FISA Section 702 Debate with Josh Geltzer and Glenn Gerstell
With FISA Section 702 up for reauthorization in 6 months, we’re revisiting the basics of this contested surveillance authority. In this extended episode, Elisa first speaks with Josh Geltzer, former D...Show More