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Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

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Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

Institute for Government
Question Time

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Question Time

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The DSR Network

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The DSR Network

The DSR Network
What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law

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What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law

Roman Mars
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The Law Show

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The Law Show

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Global Security Briefing

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Global Security Briefing

The Royal United Services Institute

20 hr ago

Mid-term meltdown: What will Donald Trump do next?

Following a brutal set of Mid-Term election results for Donald Trump and the Republicans, Ben Judah – who worked as a special adviser to former foreign secretary David Lammy – joins the podcast team to discuss what a night of big wins for the Democrats mean for Trump’s presidency, foreign policy, and the UK. It has already been a big week on the international front for Andy Burnham, with the prime minister attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and also hinting at a new deal with the EU. We’ll take a look at the PM’s diplomatic efforts. Plus: Is Westminster ready for the reality of a hung parliament – and if not, what could it learn from the power-sharing deals in councils across England? Catherine Haddon presents. With Giles Wilkes and Megan Isaac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 hr ago

Liverpool

Fiona Bruce presents a topical debate, taking questions from a studio audience in Liverpool. Joining her on the panel: Labour's Lucy Powell, Conservative Luke Evans, Paul Nowak from the Trade Union Congress, columnist and commentator Tim Stanley, and psychologist and ex-NBA star John Amaechi
1 day ago

Quid Pro Millions

The Supreme Court’s astonishingly narrow interpretation of corruption in campaign contributions, and why the trouble of money in politics goes beyond Citizens United. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 day ago

Should we use AI to make legal decisions?

Could Artificial Intelligence be used by judges in our courts - and even help make legal decisions? It's a technology that's already being adopted by legal systems in other parts of the world, including a court in the Chinese city of Shenzhen where it is has helped judges navigate over 600,000 small claims cases. Other countries are more cautious, and maintain that AI should never replace human judicial decisions. What are acceptable uses of AI in the judicial system, and what areas should be off limits? So far, in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland, there have been AI pilots for legal administrative work and transcription services. In England and Wales, there are also plans for AI legal assistants to help with routine casework and help judges decide which cases are ready to be heard in court. It's an issue which has been considered by Sir Geoffrey Vos - the recently retired Master of the Rolls, Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales. He speaks to Joelle about his findings and how he thinks we the legal system could benefit from AI - and the areas he thinks should be off limits. Plus: is it illegal to buy the books of Irish author Sally Rooney, since she made public that she would like to donate her royalties to the proscribed group Palestine Action? The Independent Reviewer of Terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall KC, explains the law. Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producer: Ravi Naik Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Contributors: Retired Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos, former Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales Jonathan Hall KC, from 6KBW College Hill, the goverment's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation
15 hr ago

Words Matter: That Was a Great Win, Now for the Hard Part

For all intents and purposes, MAGA is dead. Unfortunately, Donald Trump is still in the White House, and despite the enormous victory this week, Dems have a long road ahead. What do they need to do to capitalize on this electoral victory? What can we expect from a lame-duck Trump? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss the hard work that needs to be done to save our democracy. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 days ago

Brazil's Elections: Why Lula's Win Matters for Global Security

Dr Daniela Portella Sampaio joins Dr Andrew Gee to discuss the security implications of Brazil's 2026 election and Lula's fourth term. On 25 October 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to win a fourth term as Brazil's president. Dr Andrew Gee, Director of the International Security Research Group at RUSI, is joined by Dr. Daniela Portella Sampaio, Senior Research Fellow for Latin American Security. They discuss what the result means for international security, for competition between the US and China, and for the fight against organised crime across South America. In this episode: Flávio Bolsonaro's flight to the US while under investigation, and what it means for US–Brazil relations. How Lula's win reshapes US–China competition in Brazil, including the BRICS group of emerging economies and the US dollar. Why Brazil's dominance of critical minerals such as niobium matters for global defence supply chains. Tackling organised crime and drug trafficking across South America. How an opposition-dominated Congress and right-wing state governors could constrain Lula. Strains in Mercosur, South America's main trading bloc. Opportunities for UK–Brazil defence and security cooperation.
1 day ago

The First Minister's First Six Months

On this episode of Walescast Fliss and James catch up with Rhun ap Iorwerth six months after he led his party to victory in the Senedd election. They discuss the covid review, council tax, budgets and Andy Burnham with the First Minister. Political Editor Gareth Lewis then joins the podcast to discuss the interview.
22 hr ago

Rational Security: The “Riding the Blue Wave Special Election" Edition

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Senior Editor Eric Columbus; and Contributing Editor and Vice President of Research, Security and Defense at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ariane Tabatabai to talk through the week’s big international news stories, including: “The Subpoena Is Coming From Inside the House.” Democrats scored a historic victory in yesterday’s midterm elections, securing control of both the House and Senate by a healthy (but not filibuster-proof) margin that is widely seen as a direct rebuke of the Trump administration. How will a Democratic agenda impact President Trump’s policy agenda over his last two years in office? Which topics are likely to be the clearest targets of oversight and other measures? And how effective are these measures likely to be in pressuring him to change his tack?“Lame Duck and Cover.” The most significant issue in this week’s elections was undoubtedly President Trump’s decision to initiate the Iran War, and the subsequent impact it has had on the global economy. Yet Trump and his advisors have not been shy about their intent to escalate the war with Iran once again after the election, and have arguably already done so through a series of secret strikes that only became public the day of the midterm elections. What limits does a Democratic congress put on Trump’s war-fighting capabilities? And how much further will Trump be able to pursue the war now that he will no longer have a compliant Congress?“2028 Days Later.” With the midterms over, the race for 2028 is about to begin in earnest. Does this most recent election give any insight into which national security issues are likely to be a major concern in the next presidential race? And what do the dynamics of the midterms tell us about how those issues will shape – and be shaped by – the primaries and general election to follow? In object lessons, Tyler recommends the new album, "No Bad Memories," by The Avalanches. Ari is blown away by the set design and acting in the stage play, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow." Scott is listening to the new revival of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, called "Still Counting." And Eric has discovered the classical music streaming service IDAGIO. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 hr ago

Inside the new Congress

Winning the election is one thing. Making Congress work is another. How will the Democrats now turn electoral success into effective congressional power to constrain Donald Trump and advance their own policy agenda? Daniel Schuman of the American Governance Institute joins us to explain how the new Congress will organise itself between election day and January, when the new House of Representatives and Senate are sworn in. The outgoing “lame duck” Congress faces the prospect of last-minute confirmation battles and an urgent funding deadline if a government shutdown before Christmas is to be avoided. Next year will bring fresh battles over the budget and spending. Meanwhile, incoming representatives must recruit staff, establish offices and learn the ropes of an unfamiliar institution. For Democrats, there are decisions to be made about leadership positions, who gets coveted committee places, and agree the rules that will govern the House. Their choices will shape whose priorities advance, who can block them and how effectively the party can work together. Daniel explains how these internal party bargains distribute power and why a stronger Speaker may not mean a stronger Congress. The conversation examines Democratic factions, Congress’s strongest levers, especially appropriations, and the limits of oversight, subpoenas, contempt and impeachment when an administration resists compliance and courts take time. Then comes the confrontation with the White House. Can lawmakers use the power of the purse to curb Trump’s foreign adventures and reinstate support for Ukraine? Could the Senate block appointments to the courts and federal agencies? And how should committees balance investigating the administration with advancing legislation that delivers for voters? We explore what happens if officials refuse to testify, why contempt proceedings can stall, and how immunity, presidential pardons and lengthy court battles complicate accountability. Daniel offers a stark assessment of checks and balances under strain: Congress has formidable powers on paper, but making them work depends on more than an election victory. From induction to internal bargaining, this is a guide to the decisions, procedures and pressure points that will determine what the new Congress can achieve and where its limits lie. ______ 00:00 Introduction: Inside the new Congress 01:49 Why the outgoing Congress stays in power 03:39 Shutdown deadlines and last-minute Supreme Court appointments 07:16 Learning the job: How new representatives are inducted 10:40 New Congress, new House rules: An opening for reform? 15:32 Who runs the House? The Speaker, committees and members 19:50 The Democrats’ internal battles: Factions, leadership and reform 23:10 What powers can Congress use against Trump? 26:09 Ukraine funding and the limits of impeachment 27:35 The power of the purse: How spending deals get made 30:07 Investigations, subpoenas and officials who refuse to cooperate 33:40 Investigate or legislate? Delivering the Democrats’ agenda 36:54 Immunity, pardons and running down the clock 40:03 Can America’s checks and balances be repaired? 43:46 Blocking nominees and debating Supreme Court reform 47:08 A crisis moment: What happens when presidential power defies the rules? 48:00 Our next episode: Baroness Kidron talks about her work at the centre of parliamentary efforts to regulate the online world ____ 🎓 Learn more using our resources for the issues mentioned in this episode. ❓ Send us your questions about Parliament: ✅ Subscribe to our newsletter. 📱 Follow us across social media @HansardSociety / @hansardsociety.bsky.social £ - Support the Hansard Society and this podcast by making a donation today. Parliament Matters is a Hansard Society production supported by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. Presenters: Mark D’Arcy and Ruth Fox Producer: Richard Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 hr ago

That Was a Great Win, Now for the Hard Part

For all intents and purposes, MAGA is dead. Unfortunately, Donald Trump is still in the White House, and despite the enormous victory this week, Dems have a long road ahead. What do they need to do to capitalize on this electoral victory? What can we expect from a lame-duck Trump? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss the hard work that needs to be done to save our democracy. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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