Rational Security

Rational Security

The Lawfare Institute

7 episodes

Episodes

“The Right Kind of American for Rational Security” Edition
Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 21m
Scott Anderson, Natalie Orb, and Julia Cury analyze the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on trade extensions, Taiwan arms sales, and AI governance.
The “Worlds Colliding” Edition
Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 26m
This episode of Rational Security examines the surge in AI safety concerns following a viral post by Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, prompting…
The “Fifth Anniversary Hot Take Takedown” Edition
Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 10m
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Lawfare team hosts a "Hot Take Takedown" featuring three new members presenting controversial arguments to a panel of veteran judges.
The "Whale of a Tale" Edition
Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 23m
Lawfare’s Rational Security analyzes three major legal developments: a Supreme Court stay on a Trump-era rule requiring states to verify mail-in…
The “All Takin’ and No Givin’” Edition
Aug 27, 2026 · 1h 15m
Rational Security hosts Scott Anderson, Benjamin Wittes, Julia Curley, and Alex Zerden discuss three major national security developments.
The "Sloop John Stamos" Edition
Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 31m
Host Scott Anderson and Lawfare editors Alan Rosenstein, Mike Feinberg, and Lauren Voss discuss recent cyberattacks on US water utilities, likely…
The “Live from Mom’s Basement” Edition
Aug 6, 2026 · 1h 28m
Host Scott R.
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