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National Security Law TodayFixing the Framework: The Information Crisis and Its Democratic Cost with Barbara McQuade (Part 2)As misinformation fuels mistrust, the challenge ahead is restoring shared civic ground. In Part 2 of their conversation, Elisa is joined by Barbara McQuade, Professor at the University of Michigan Law School and former U.S. Attorney, to examine the legal, cultural, and educational solutions that could help strengthen democratic stability. Drawing from Attack from Within, they explore the role of bots on social media, the importance of civic education in schools, the risks of executive overreach, and how lawyers can help lead a less partisan, more principled future.Barbara McQuade is a Professor from Practice at Michigan...2025-05-0634 min
The Brian Lehrer ShowTrump vs Law FirmsHarold Hongju Koh, professor of international law and former dean at Yale Law School and former legal adviser of the U.S. Department of State, talks about President Trump's actions against big law firms that were involved in cases against the president or his businesses.
2025-04-2115 min
Opinion Insights Podcast‘Frankly Insane’: Trump’s Plan to Ship Migrants to Guantanamo Could Quickly Collapse - Harold Hongju KohClick to read the Politico Magazine article -> https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/05/frankly-insane-trumps-plan-to-ship-migrants-to-guantanamo-could-quickly-collapse-002023742025-02-1710 min
Opening ArgumentsHow the Insurrectionist Might Use the Insurrection Act to Go After Non-insurrectionistsOA1123 - Insurrection enthusiast Donald Trump sure seems to be looking for an excuse to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 in a little-noticed section of one of his flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders. We review the history of how the Constitution and subsequent acts of Congress were written specifically to keep the President from deploying troops on US soil without a very good reason, and how and why the Act has been invoked 30 times in US history. When does civil disorder become an “insurrection” and when, if ever, can the President send in troops that a state hasn’t reque...2025-02-1043 min
The Just Security Podcast‘The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century’ Book TalkIn the first quarter of the 21st century, U.S. presidential power has reached new heights in both domestic policy and foreign affairs. While the framers created a system of government defined by the separation of powers, the presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump reveal a vision, and a version, of unilateral executive power. What are some reforms that could restore the balance? Harold Hongju Koh has studied presidential power for decades both as a professor and the former Dean of Yale Law School, and in various government roles, in...2025-02-0551 min
National Security Law TodayFrom 2024 to 2025: The Shifts Reshaping National Security with Harvey Rishikof As the new year unfolds, how have 2024’s defining national security moments set the stage for what’s ahead? This week, Elisa Poteat is joined by Harvey Rishikof, former chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, for a big-picture review of the past year. Together, they discuss emerging challenges in geopolitics, AI’s growing role in defense, and pivotal shifts in data security. Looking ahead, they explore how economic instability and rising global tensions might define 2025. Harvey Rishikof is a Senior Counselor to the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National SecurityRefe...2025-01-0743 min
JIB/JAB PodcastEpisode 40 - Harold Hongju Koh: The National Security Constitution & The Trump AdministrationHarold Hongju Koh of Yale Law School discusses his new book, The National Security Constitution for the 21st Century, which examines the structural and systemic reasons for the dangerously increased strength of the executive branch of government in the U.S., and its implications for American use of force, foreign relations, and international law. We discuss not only the evolution and implications of these systemic failures, but also his recommendations for reform, and the role of lawyers and legal scholars in responding to the problem, and even revisit his own role in government in the context of these issues. Finally...2024-12-271h 13
Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey SiekMind Your Business: Can pineapple leaves really save the textile industry?The pineapple, a tropical icon synonymous with prosperity, is a beloved ingredient in countless desserts. But this sunny fruit harbours a surprising secret: its often-discarded leaves could be the fashion industry's golden ticket to sustainability. A potential game-changer, pineapple leaf fibre offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional, high-carbon textiles. Let's find out more from Harold Koh, Founder & CEO, Nextevo. Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She p...2024-08-1413 min
National Security Law TodayCongress, the Courts, and the Expansion of Presidential Authority with Harold Hongju Koh (Part 2)(Part 2 of 2) – As national security challenges evolve, so too does the scope of executive power in addressing them. This week, host Elisa is joined by Harold Hongju Koh, Sterling Professor of International Law and former dean of Yale Law School, to discuss his book, "The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century." Together, they explore the evolution of executive power over two centuries, delve into the implications of unilateral approaches to national security, and discuss the delicate balance between the branches of government in times of international crises.Harold Hongju Koh is the Sterling Professor of International La...2024-08-1325 min
National Security Law TodayCongress, the Courts, and the Expansion of Presidential Authority with Harold Hongju Koh (Part 1)As national security challenges evolve, so too does the scope of executive power in addressing them. This week, host Elisa is joined by Harold Hongju Koh, Sterling Professor of International Law and former dean of Yale Law School, to discuss his book, "The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century." Together, they explore the evolution of executive power over two centuries, delve into the implications of unilateral approaches to national security, and discuss the delicate balance between the branches of government in times of international crises.Harold Hongju Koh is the Sterling Professor of International Law at...2024-08-0723 min
Scientific Sense ®Prof. Harold Koh of Yale on the National Security ConstitutionScientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Harold Koh is Professor of International Law at Yale Law School. He has authored or co-authored nine books, published more than 200 articles, testified regularly before Congress, and litigated numerous cases involving international law issues in both U.S. and international tribunals.
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Live at the National Constitution CenterTrump v. United States and the National Security ConstitutionInternational and national security law experts Harold Hongju Koh of Yale Law School, Deborah Pearlstein of Princeton University, and Matthew Waxman of Columbia Law School join for a conversation to explore Trump v, United States and the updated edition of Koh’s landmark book, The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.Resources:
Harold Koh, “The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century”
Trump v. United States (2024)
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024)
United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936)
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (Steel Seizu...2024-07-101h 01
cmdX anDre Articles "Law of WE "podcastTrump v. United States and the National Security ConstitutionIn this episode, Harold Hongju Koh of Yale Law School, Deborah Pearlstein of Princeton University, and Matthew Waxman of Columbia Law School join Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation to explore Trump v. United States and the updated edition of Koh’s landmark book, The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century. This program originally streamed live on July 1, 2024 as part of the NCC’s America’s Town Hall program series. Resources: Harold Koh, The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century (2024) Trump v. United States (2024) Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (Steel Seizure Case) (1952) ...2024-07-021h 01
We the PeopleTrump v. United States and the National Security ConstitutionIn this episode, Harold Hongju Koh of Yale Law School, Deborah Pearlstein of Princeton University, and Matthew Waxman of Columbia Law School join Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation to explore Trump v. United States and the updated edition of Koh’s landmark book, The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century. This program originally streamed live on July 1, 2024 as part of the NCC’s America’s Town Hall program series.
Resources:
Harold Koh, The National Security Constitution in the Twenty-First Century (2024)
Trump v. United States (2024)
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024)
United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936)
Youngstown Shee...2024-07-021h 01
National Security Law TodayThe Power and Influence of Personal Data with Brandon PughCould the personal data of millions of Americans be our country's greatest national security treasure? This week, host Elisa is joined by Brandon Pugh, Policy Director and Resident Senior Fellow for the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats team at the R Street Institute. Together, they discuss the silent behemoth that is online personal data collection and distribution. What could a foreign adversary do with our bulk data? And how close is Congress to passing a framework to address this growing threat? Brandon Pugh is Policy Director and Resident Senior Fellow for the R Street Institute’s Cybersecurity and Em...2024-06-1848 min
Inside Yale Law School with Dean Heather K. GerkenSeason Two, Episode Seven: Harold Hongju KohSterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh’s family history is deeply intertwined with Yale Law School. For our bicentennial in 2024, Koh shares his family’s story and reflects on his tenure as Dean from 2004 to 2009, including his work to broaden the school’s focus to make Yale a global law school. Episode website … Read More Read More2024-03-2641 min
YaleUniversitySeason Two, Episode Seven: Harold Hongju KohSterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh’s family history is deeply intertwined with Yale Law School. For our bicentennial in 2024, Koh shares his family’s story and reflects on his tenure as Dean from 2004 to 2009, including his work to broaden the school’s focus to make Yale a global law school.
Episode website and transcript: https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/podcast-professor-harold-hongju-koh-still-believes-international-law2024-03-2641 min
Constitutional Crisis HotlinePresidents' Day, the National Security Constitution, and the Russian Invasion AnniversaryThis Presidents’ Day episode on presidential power over war and foreign policy coincides with the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 24th. A veteran of four administrations' foreign policy teams, Yale Law professor Harold Koh, and Fordham Law colleagues Martin Flaherty and Tom Lee connect both topics: the Russian invasion, the history of presidential power, and the overlapping questions of national security and the risks to democracy from the outside – and from within the Oval Office.Harold Koh is a visiting professor at Fordham this spring, and Sterling Professor of International Law and former Dean a...2023-02-2051 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryLauren Baer on Training the Next Generation of Political OperativesSend us a textLauren Baer worked at high levels of the American foreign policy establishment...an aide to former Secretary of State Madeline Albright and in the Obama State Department as Senior Advisor to Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry...until the 2016 election drove home the importance of political campaigns. She then put her own name on the ballot as the Democratc nominee in a targeted US House race in South Florida. That experience drove her decision to join Arena as their Managing Partner to recruit, train, and support the next generation of political c...2022-08-2352 min