Rational Security: The 'Frenzied Commentary' Edition

Jen Patja
Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 11:25 PM

This week, we talk about what Paul Manafort's fraud trial tells us, and doesn't tell us, about l'Affaire Russe; the tussle between executive and legislative authority in the new National Defense Authorization Act; and the end of Peter Strzok's FBI career.

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This week, we talk about what Paul Manafort's fraud trial tells us, and doesn't tell us, about l'Affaire Russe; the tussle between executive and legislative authority in the new National Defense Authorization Act; and the end of Peter Strzok's FBI career.

Plus, Ben doubles up on objects this week: a new Lawfare article by Jim Baker, and a new study of sextortion by Lawfare Intern Katie Kelly.

And Scott recommends a new book that brings old photographs, and the stories they tell, to life in full color.


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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