Rational Security: The 'Beast of Burden' Edition

Jen Patja
Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 5:26 PM

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The Justice Department Inspector General delivers a detailed report on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. House lawmakers unveil articles of impeachment against Trump. And The Washington Post reveals that senior officials knew the U.S. wasn’t making progress in Afghanistan, contrary to their public claims.

Ben recommends Ruth Marcus' new book about Brett Kavanaugh.

Susan recommends not putting cowboy hats on pigeons.

Shane applauds his colleague for asking the right question.

Tamara reveals your picks for -1 brands.


Jen Patja is the editor of the Lawfare Podcast and Rational Security, and serves as Lawfare’s Director of Audience Engagement. Previously, she was Co-Executive Director of Virginia Civics and Deputy Director of the Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier, where she worked to deepen public understanding of constitutional democracy and inspire meaningful civic participation.
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