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Arbiters of Truth
Courtney Cox on AI in Adjudication [live from the Institute of Law & AI's Workshop on Law-Following AI]

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 42:27


Courtney Cox, Associate Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss her forthcoming article, Hardwiring Hercules?.It's a great read that builds on Dworkin's idea of a perfect adjudicator, Hercules. Courtney argues that the debate over a “right to a human decision” has missed a central problem: normative uncertainty. Machines may struggle to explain their decisions, but humans often struggle too—especially when judges are uncertain about what they ought to do. At the same time, the common response that people merely have a right to a “better decision,” whether by human or machine, assumes we know what “better” means. Courtney's paper challenges both sides of the debate and asks what AI governance should look like when regulators, engineers, and judges cannot simply “hardwire Hercules.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legally Speaking Podcast - Powered by Kissoon Carr
Skill Over Salary | Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law - Bill Reid - S10E28

Legally Speaking Podcast - Powered by Kissoon Carr

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 37:58


On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Bill Reid. Bill is the senior founding partner of Reid Collins, a former federal prosecutor, a two-time Benchmark Litigation U.S. Plaintiff Litigator of the Year, an adjunct professor atthe University of Texas School of Law, and the author of Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law. Over the course of his career, he has prosecuted precedent-setting cases and recovered billions of dollars in complex commercial litigation.This episode is not just about plaintiffs' law. It is about how the legal profession defines success, why so many talented young lawyers are funnelled down narrow paths before they really understand their options and what it actually takes to develop real trial judgment in a profession increasingly shaped by leverage, efficiency and now AI.For our UK and international listeners, think of this as a conversation about claimant-side trial work, professional formation, and whether the system is still set up to produce great courtroom lawyers.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and William discussing:- Mastering the human element remains essential for trial success - Prioritising experience over prestige - The traditional legal career model is being reshaped - AI's encroachment exposes the inefficiency of the billable hour - Irreplaceable Human Skills.Connect with Bill Reid here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamtreidiv

Arbiters of Truth
Founders & Founders: Nils Tracy of Authorship

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 47:33


Nils Tracy, founder of Authorship, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to detail the challenges and solutions to deploying AI in highly sensitive contexts.Authorship enables users to map their AI policies to myriad use cases--from on-device AI tools to those connected to the cloud. It's a direct effort to tackle concerns that as AI use cases become more frequent and varied deployers may struggle to ensure compliance with key policies and laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
New paths to social mobility with Joe Seddon

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 49:02


Joe Seddon, Founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a senior fellow at the Abundance Institute, to discuss AI, social mobility, higher education, and the future of opportunity. Zero Gravity is a UK-based platform that helps launch students from low-opportunity backgrounds into leading universities and prosperous careers. The conversation explores whether AI can scale the kinds of mentorship, admissions advice, tutoring, and career guidance that have historically been available only to students with strong networks. The two also examine the future of elite credentials, the role of universities in preparing students for an AI-transformed labor market, and whether AI will disrupt entry-level white-collar work in ways that require new approaches to retraining, apprenticeships, and lifelong learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Founders & Founders: Adi Tantravahi of Cofactor

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 45:53


Adi Tantravahi, founder of Cofactor, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to talk about how AI can help cut through the administrative red tape that underlies and, in many ways, undermines the modern healthcare system.Cofactor's AI platform focuses on denial management—an area where hospitals routinely lose revenue because insurance claims go unchallenged due to staffing constraints. Kevin and Adi unpack the economics of healthcare billing, why administrative overhead has grown so dramatically in American medicine, and how AI systems capable of autonomously managing appeals and reimbursement workflows might reshape the financial infrastructure of hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
All Things Data Centers with Andy Masley

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 54:33


Andy Masley joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a senior editor at Lawfare, and Alan Rozenshtein, research director at Lawfare and associate professor at Minnesota Law, to unpack the increasingly contentious issues related to data centers.They discuss Andy's efforts to challenge what he sees as misleading claims about data center water use, land use, electricity rates, and local community impacts. Be sure to check out Andy's substack here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities
Beyond Immunosuppression: The Rise of T-Cell Engagers for Autoimmune Disease | Dr. Jeffrey Jones, MD, MPH - Chief Medical Officer, Cullinan Therapeutics

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 55:21


Send us Fan MailFor decades we've treated autoimmune diseases by suppressing the immune system - but what if we've been approaching the problem all wrong? What if, instead of lifelong immunosuppression, we could selectively eliminate the immune cells causing disease and allow the immune system to rebuild itself? Today we're exploring one of the hottest areas in biotechnology: T-cell engagers and the possibility of an "immune reset."Dr. Jeffrey Jones, MD, MPH is Chief Medical Officer of Cullinan Therapeutics ( https://cullinantherapeutics.com/ ) and one of the leaders helping bring the power of T-cell engager therapies beyond cancer and into autoimmune disease. With more than two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, Dr. Jones has been at the forefront of clinical development in hematology, oncology, and immunology.Prior to joining Cullinan, Dr. Jones served as Vice President of Global Drug Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, leading programs in lymphoma and myeloid diseases and helping guide the lifecycle strategy for Reblozyl®. Earlier, he held leadership positions at Celgene, where he developed clinical strategies across lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia portfolios.Before entering industry, Dr. Jones spent more than a decade at The Ohio State University, where he led the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia clinical research program and served as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine. Today, he is helping pioneer a new generation of T-cell engagers designed not to continuously suppress the immune system, but potentially to reset it - opening the possibility of durable, treatment-free remission for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, lupus nephritis, and autoimmune cytopenias.Dr. Jones earned his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School, an MPH from the University of Texas School of Public Health, and an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.#AutoimmuneDisease #Lupus #RheumatoidArthritis #Immunology #TCellEngagers #Biotechnology #DrugDevelopment #PrecisionMedicine #ImmuneSystem #ImmuneReset #ClinicalTrials #Biotech #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfMedicine #ProgressPotentialPossibilitiesSupport the show

Arbiters of Truth
Founders & Founders: Kal Clark of Zauron Labs

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 50:22


Kal Clark, co-founder of Zauron Labs, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to explain how AI is already reducing diagnostic errors in radiology.Kal details how Zauron's AI system functions as a second-look safety layer, reviewing imaging exams for high-impact missed findings before those results translate into patient outcomes.Kal and Kevin then discuss the scale of diagnostic error in modern healthcare, the institutional barriers that have prevented systematic second reviews, and how open-source AI models combined with on-premise deployment might allow hospitals to build their own diagnostic intelligence while protecting patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Assistant Principal Podcast
Schools to Watch with Dr. Joe Coleman

The Assistant Principal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 44:17


Outline and Show NotesSchools to Watch with Dr. Joe ColemanTeaser:Schools to Watch is a national program designed to promote middle school excellence. In today's show I interview a state Schools to Watch coordinator, but the episode is more about good things happening in good schools than it is about the specific Schools to Watch framework. It's really helpful to be able to visit many diverse schools, and though you may not be able to do that for yourself, you can learn from someone who has been able to.Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Dr. Joe Coleman has been a school educator over 35 years.  He has served as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Executive Director for Secondary Schools.  He currently serves as Associate Executive Director for Texas Association of Secondary Principals.  His primary responsibilities include personnel, technology, strategic plan and polices.  He also provides support for middle-level school leaders and is the State Director for the Texas School to Watch Program. Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsYou've been able to visit many middle schools in your role leading Texas' Schools to Watch program. The award is a school award, but we both know the role that leadership plays.What are some of the things you look for to indicate a school is a likely School to Watch?Is there a specific leadership style or approach you see consistently in the best schools?Are there common things you see in terms of leadership teams/team members?What are some examples of great practices you have seen from leaders in Schools to Watch?What about the role of teacher leadership?If there was one thing an AP could do to improve their school, what would you encourage them to focus on?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upVisible expressions of cultureDistributed leadership v delegationListening to teachersSpecial thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Guest Links:Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experim...

Arbiters of Truth
Founders & Founders: Dhruv Diddi of Solo Tech

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 48:02


Dhruv Diddi, founder of Solo Tech, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss the emerging frontier of Physical AI. Solo Tech builds infrastructure that allows developers to deploy AI models directly onto robots and edge devices rather than relying on cloud-based computation. In other words, think about allowing AI systems to operate in remote areas that have traditionally struggled to leverage the latest and greatest tech.Kevin and Dhruv look into what it takes to move AI systems out of digital environments and into the physical world. They also chat about the idea of "gyms" for AI and policy challenges associated with highly-sophisticated robots becoming more ubiquitious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer Finance Monitor
Coerced Debt: New York's Landmark Law and Emerging Trends Nationwide - Part 2

Consumer Finance Monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 45:03


On May 12, 2026, we produced a 90-minute webinar in which we explored one of the most important and rapidly developing issues in consumer financial services law: coerced debt and the emerging legislative efforts designed to address it. The webinar has been re-purposed into a two-part podcast series, the first of which was released this past Thursday, June 11th, and the second of which is being released today, Thursday, June 18th. Alan Kaplinsky, Founder, former Chair for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr, LLP hosted and moderated this discussion. The discussion examines the growing recognition that individuals, often survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, or other forms of coercive control, can be manipulated, threatened, or deceived into incurring debt without meaningful consent. The program focuses in particular on New York's newly enacted coerced debt statute, which creates a framework allowing consumers to challenge the enforceability of debts incurred through coercion and requires creditors and debt collectors to investigate such claims. This topic was covered in Part 1. The episodes feature an outstanding panel of experts from academia, legal services organizations, consumer advocacy groups, and private practice. Professor Angela Littwin of the University of Texas School of Law discusses her groundbreaking research on coerced debt, including empirical studies demonstrating the prevalence of the problem and the inadequacy of traditional legal remedies such as divorce proceedings, bankruptcy, and fraud defenses. Representatives from CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn, New York, Divya Subramanyam and Naomi Young, explain how the New York statute is intended to operate in practice, including the evidentiary requirements imposed on survivors, creditor obligations upon receipt of a coerced debt claim, and the practical challenges survivors face in seeking relief. Part 2 of the program being released today begins with a discussion of the broader national landscape. Carla Sanchez-Adams of the National Consumer Law Center discusses similar legislative initiatives developing across the country, including laws enacted in states such as California, Texas, Connecticut, Minnesota, Maine, Illinois, and Vermont, as well as pending legislation elsewhere.  Carla and the panel further analyze the interaction between coerced debt claims and existing federal laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Truth in Lending Act, while also addressing ongoing efforts to expand federal protections. Finally, Ballard Spahr attorney, Dan Wilkinson, offers an industry perspective on the significant operational and compliance issues created by these laws for banks, finance companies, debt collectors, and other financial institutions. The discussion highlights the challenges of identifying coerced debt claims, conducting investigations while protecting survivor confidentiality, training frontline personnel, and balancing consumer protection concerns with fraud prevention and risk management obligations. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

James Wilson Institute Podcast
Citizenship & 14th Amendment with Prof. David Upham

James Wilson Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 51:01


Our latest Anchoring Truths Podcast episode focuses on a new book Taking American Citizenship Seriously: The Recovery of the Fourteenth Amendment. Our guest is the author that book, David R. Upham. With the book, Professor Upham delivers a comprehensive account of the original understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment. Drawing on a close textual analysis, Upham shows how the framers shaped the Amendment to secure the rights to life, liberty, and property for all through due process and equal protection, while reaffirming birthright citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. He also recovers the Amendment's promise to protect core citizenship rights—including the freedoms to travel, engage in commerce, speak freely, bear arms, and live free from racial discrimination or civic exclusion. By recovering this originalmeaning, the book challenges later interpretations and offers fresh insights for today's constitutional debates.Professor David R. Upham is an Associate Professor of Law at St. Thomas University College of Law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and his Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Dallas, along with degrees from Middlebury College and Boston College.

Arbiters of Truth
Explain to Shane (Tews) and Scaling Laws

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 47:56


Shane Tews, host of Explain to Shane and nonresident senior fellow at AEI, joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a senior fellow at the Abundance Institute, for a cross-post conversation about the AI and cyber executive order, workforce disruption, and the future of education. They also share their respective research agendas for the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer Finance Monitor
Coerced Debt: New York's Landmark Law and Emerging Trends Nationwide - Part 1

Consumer Finance Monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 48:47


On May 12, 2026, we produced a 90-minute webinar in which we explored one of the most important and rapidly developing issues in consumer financial services law: coerced debt and the emerging legislative efforts designed to address it. The webinar has been re-purposed into a two-part podcast series, the first of which is being released today, June 11th, and the second of which is being released next Thursday, June 18th. Alan Kaplinsky, Founder, former Chair for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr, LLP hosted and moderated this discussion.  The discussion examines the growing recognition that individuals, often survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, or other forms of coercive control, can be manipulated, threatened, or deceived into incurring debt without meaningful consent. The program focuses in particular on New York's newly enacted coerced debt statute, which creates a framework allowing consumers to challenge the enforceability of debts incurred through coercion and requires creditors and debt collectors to investigate such claims. The episodes feature an outstanding panel of experts from academia, legal services organizations, consumer advocacy groups, and private practice. Professor Angela Littwin of the University of Texas School of Law discusses her groundbreaking research on coerced debt, including empirical studies demonstrating the prevalence of the problem and the inadequacy of traditional legal remedies such as divorce proceedings, bankruptcy, and fraud defenses. Representatives from CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn, New York, Divya Subrahmanyam and Naomi Young, explain how the New York statute is intended to operate in practice, including the evidentiary requirements imposed on survivors, creditor obligations upon receipt of a coerced debt claim, and the practical challenges survivors face in seeking relief. The program also examines the broader national landscape. Carla Sanchez-Adams of the National Consumer Law Center discusses similar legislative initiatives developing across the country, including laws enacted in states such as California, Texas, Connecticut, Minnesota, Maine, Illinois, and Vermont, as well as pending legislation elsewhere. Carla and the panel further analyze the interaction between coerced debt claims and existing federal laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Truth in Lending Act, while also addressing ongoing efforts to expand federal protections. Finally, Ballard Spahr attorney, Dan Wilkinson, offers an industry perspective on the significant operational and compliance issues created by these laws for banks, finance companies, debt collectors, and other financial institutions. The discussion highlights the challenges of identifying coerced debt claims, conducting investigations while protecting survivor confidentiality, training frontline personnel, and balancing consumer protection concerns with fraud prevention and risk management obligations. This podcast and the one we are releasing next week provide a comprehensive and balanced examination of a fast-evolving area of consumer finance law that is likely to have substantial implications for creditors, debt collectors, compliance professionals, consumer advocates, and policymakers nationwide. Part 1 of this discussion includes an introduction to the topic and the speakers by Alan Kaplinsky, an overview of coerced debt by Angela Littwin, and the analysis of the New York statute by Divya Subrahmanyam and Naomi Young.  Part 2 of the discussion, which is being released next Thursday, June 18th, will cover theories of liability under existing federal and state laws and bills pending in other states by Carla Sanchez-Adams, the Industry Perspective by Dan Wilkinson, and the key takeaways and closing by Alan Kaplinsky.  Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

Arbiters of Truth
Tom Davidson on the Importance of AI Character

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 51:34


Tom Davidson joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss AI timelines, explosive economic growth, and the increasingly urgent debate over “AI character” — the behavioral traits and decision-making tendencies embedded into advanced AI systems.Drawing on Davidson's recent paper, “The Importance of AI Character,” which he co-authored with Will MacAskill, their conversation explores how the character of future AI systems may influence democratic governance, military conflict, institutional trust, and even the long-run trajectory of civilization. The discussion also examines the key influences on character development and which actors should ultimately play a part in dictating the default values and behaviors of AI models. You may also enjoy Tom's article on AI as advisors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Governing the Frontier with Owen Larter of Google DeepMind

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 45:45


Owen Larter, Senior Director and Head of Frontier Policy and Public Affairs at Google DeepMind, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to provide an inside look at how DeepMind approaches frontier governance. The conversation moves beyond the familiar U.S.-EU-China framing of AI policy to examine international coordination after the recent U.S.-China summit, Google DeepMind's national AI partnerships, the role of the Frontier Model Forum, and the challenge of expanding AI adoption. Kevin and Owen also discuss policy formation inside frontier AI companies. They close with an examination of the need to build a deeper AI policy talent pipeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti Woke Podcast
Zion, Texas School Cops, Fire Your HR Department

Anti Woke Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 96:32


Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/AntiWokePodcastAI Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YKcAnUItKpN7y85cGZyM0?si=aJEHr5cTSHKuHVt-c6YxxQTwitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featuredTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast

Arbiters of Truth
Inside the Fight to Detect and Govern Synthetic Abuse with Melissa Hutchins of Certifi AI

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 62:24


Melissa Hutchins, founder and CEO of Certifi AI, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss the rise of deepfakes, non-consensual sexually explicit imagery, and the growing policy fight over AI-generated harms online.Drawing from both her professional work and her personal experience as a victim of cyberstalking, Melissa explains how synthetic media is changing the threat landscape for individuals, platforms, and policymakers alike. The duo also unpack proposals like the Take It Down Act, the challenges posed by a fragmented patchwork of state AI laws, and what it's like building an AI company from Seattle rather than Silicon Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stats + Stories
Running the Numbers: Portraits of Human Mass Culture | Stats + Stories Episode 387

Stats + Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 30:33


A 2010 statistic reports that, on average, there are 29,000 personal bankruptcy filings per week in the US, while another states that, on average, 50,000 pieces of floating plastic per square mile are observed in the Pacific Ocean. How might art be used to convey the magnitude of these statistics, suppose 29,000 credit card images of them were arranged to compose a larger image of a full moon, or 50,000 plastic bag images were used as elements to produce an image of a whale? Would you find yourself drawn to the art, and then deeper into the story that inspired the art? Our episode today considers how art might be used to convey and engage people in considering human impact on the world, or the human experience in it, with guest Chris Jordan. Chris Jordan creates photographic digital images of jarring statistics related to American consumption. Each large-scale image gives visual life to incomprehensible statistics like 320,000 light bulbs, equal to the number of kilowatt hours of electricity wasted in the United States every minute from inefficient residential electricity usage, and 28,000 42-gallon barrels, the amount of oil consumed in the United States every two minutes. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and, while interested in art, made his living as a corporate attorney in Seattle.

Arbiters of Truth
HAGS (with AI): How AI Tools Are Shaping Education with Adeel Khan and Ryan Trattner

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 49:49


Adeel Khan of MagicSchool AI and Ryan Trattner of StudyFetch join Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into education.The conversation explores how AI tools are being used by both teachers and students, from automating lesson planning to providing personalized tutoring and study support. The group examines claims about improved learning outcomes and time savings, while probing what counts as meaningful evidence versus early-stage or self-reported metrics.They also discuss the regulatory and operational challenges of building AI systems in education, including constraints imposed by student data protections, limited access to high-quality training data, and the growing impact of regulations and public scrutiny on product development and deployment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Let's Do the Science! Talking Algorithms with Cathy O'Neill

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 48:33


Cathy O'Neil, CEO of ORCAA and author of Weapons of Math Destruction and The Shame Machine, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and Senior Editor at Lawfare, to explore the promises and limits of algorithmic auditing.The conversation examines what audits actually do in practice, how organizations measure and mitigate bias, and why context—not just code—determines whether an AI system causes harm. O'Neil explains why auditing cannot be reduced to a checklist, where it can meaningfully improve outcomes, and where it risks creating a false sense of security.They also discuss the need for evidence-based AI policy, the challenges of translating ethical concerns into measurable standards, and how regulators should think about auditing as part of broader governance frameworks. Logan Le-Jeffries, a wonderful member of the AI Innovation and Law Program, provided research assistance on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio Health Journal
A Lasting Legacy: How Brain Donation Is Advancing Autism Research | Fighting The Status Quo: The Rebels Who Changed Public Health Forever

Radio Health Journal

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 27:22


A Lasting Legacy: How Brain Donation Is Advancing Autism Research While organ donation can help save a life, brain donation can help save thousands. Specifically for autism, brain donations are helping researchers uncover the biological causes of the disorder to improve the quality of life for future generations. Our experts highlight the critical need for donation awareness and participation. Guests:  Dr. David Amaral, scientific director, Autism BrainNet, Director of Research, UC Davis MIND Institute Kathy Stein, donor's loved one   Fighting The Status Quo: The Rebels Who Changed Public Health Forever Prevention is built into so many aspects of our lives, from coffee cup lids to seatbelts. However, many of these life-saving innovations were historically met with extreme public and professional resistance. Our expert explores "preventioneers" – the people who defied taboo and skepticism to transform how we protect ourselves from disease and disaster. Guest: Dr. Barry Davis, professor emeritus, University of Texas School of Public Health, author, The Preventioneers Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Radio Health Journal
Fighting The Status Quo: The Rebels Who Changed Public Health Forever

Radio Health Journal

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 8:55


Fighting The Status Quo: The Rebels Who Changed Public Health Forever Prevention is built into so many aspects of our lives, from coffee cup lids to seatbelts. However, many of these life-saving innovations were historically met with extreme public and professional resistance. Our expert explores "preventioneers" – the people who defied taboo and skepticism to transform how we protect ourselves from disease and disaster. Guest: Dr. Barry Davis, professor emeritus, University of Texas School of Public Health, author, The Preventioneers Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arbiters of Truth
Escaping One-Size-Fits-All AI Policy with Sean Perryman

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 41:06


Sean Perryman, AI policy lead at Uber and lecturer on AI Governance and Ethics at Vanderbilt Law School, joins Kevin Frazier, the Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, to explore the rapidly evolving debate over algorithmic pricing and AI governance.The conversation begins with the rise of state-level efforts to regulate algorithmic pricing to unpack what these systems are actually doing and why they provoke strong reactions. Perryman examines the political motivations behind these regulatory efforts, the economic tradeoffs they often overlook, and the risk of unintended consequences.The discussion then broadens to a central theme in Perryman's work--including his Substack, The Human Cost--not all AI systems raise the same risks. Different use cases require fundamentally different governance approaches—yet policy debates often flatten these distinctions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Rapid Response: An "FDA for AI" at the White House?, with Dean Ball

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 33:11


Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Research Director at Lawfare, and Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and Senior Editor at Lawfare, spoke with Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and former Senior Policy Advisor for AI at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, about the Trump administration's reported plans to vet frontier AI models before public release.They discussed how Anthropic's Mythos model reshaped the administration's posture on AI risk; why the executive branch lacks clear legal authority for a mandatory pre-deployment vetting regime; the voluntary "kick the tires" framework Frazier and Ball have proposed using CAISI and the Cyber Resilience Fund; whether an FDA-style licensing regime is ultimately inevitable for frontier AI; and the institutional design challenges of building AI oversight that can scale with rapidly improving model capabilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
An EU-perspective on America's Approach to AI with Marietje Schaake

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 45:07


In this episode of Scaling Laws, Kate Klonick, Associate Professor of Law at St. John's University and a fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a senior fellow at the Abundance Institute, are joined by Marietje Schaake, the International Policy Director at Stanford University's Cyber Policy Center and author of The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley. A former Member of the European Parliament, Schaake has long been a leading architect of digital rights and tech governance.Their conversation explores the central thesis of her work: that a handful of tech giants have effectively staged a "coup" over democratic functions, from national security to the very infrastructure of public discourse. They examine the democratic implications of AI development, the "privatization of policy," and why Schaake believes that without urgent intervention, the "rule of law" is being replaced by the "rule of code."To get in touch with us, email scalinglaws@lawfaremedia.org. Logan Le-Jeffries, a member of the AI Wranglers student program at the University of Texas School of Law, provided research assistance with this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Facts & Myths About AI's Energy Usage with Gavin McCormick

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 49:31


In this episode of Scaling Laws, we explore how the "black box" of global greenhouse gas emissions is being cracked open by artificial intelligence and satellite imagery. Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, talks with Gavin McCormick, the founder of ClimateTrace, a global coalition that has revolutionized the process of identifying and quantifying emissions.For decades, climate policy has relied on self-reported data from nations and corporations—a system prone to gaps and "greenwashing." McCormick's work leverages machine learning to monitor every major source of emissions on Earth in near real-time. We discuss the legal implications of "radical transparency," how AI-driven data can be used to enforce regulations and measure claims, and the myths and facts of AI's environmental consequences. To get in touch with us, email scalinglaws@lawfaremedia.org.Logan Le-Jeffries, a member of the AI Wranglers student program at the University of Texas School of Law, provided research assistance with this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THNX: A Feelgood Podcast
Episode 287: Walter "Bud" Paulissen

THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 55:12


Judge Walter "Bud" Paulissen was appointed to begin hearing cases in 2019 by then-Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1977 from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctor in 1980 from the University of Texas School of Law. Following graduation, he worked in corporate and private law practice from 1980-1990, then served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Antonio and Houston, Texas from 1990-2000. He went on to work as the Chief of Major Crimes until 2013 and served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Texas until 2019. Judge Paulissen lives in San Antonio, Texas. 

Arbiters of Truth
AI as Abnormal Technology? Scott Sullivan Analyzes AI in the Military Domain

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 45:28


Scott Sullivan, professor of law at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a leading contributor to the Manual on International Law Applicable to Artificial Intelligence in Warfare, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to examine whether AI should be understood as a “normal” or “abnormal” technology.Drawing on his recent article, Sullivan argues that while AI may diffuse slowly and unevenly in civilian contexts, military AI operates under fundamentally different conditions—where strategic competition rewards speed, costs are often externalized, and meaningful oversight is limited by secrecy and epistemic uncertainty.The conversation explores how these dynamics challenge prevailing AI governance frameworks, what current military deployments reveal about the trajectory of AI adoption, and whether existing legal and policy tools are equipped to manage a domain where the pace of technological integration may outstrip the institutions designed to constrain it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Ground Radio
Your Rights Come From God, Not Government — And New York Just Proved It

American Ground Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 41:50 Transcription Available


Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for April 16, 2026. We open with a story that should have every property owner in America paying attention — New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is proposing an annual tax on luxury properties worth more than $5 million whose owners don't live in the city full-time. We break down why this isn't just bad policy, it's a fundamental assault on property rights. Taxing someone based on how often they use something they already own and already pay taxes on is about envy and ideology — not economics. Then Justice Clarence Thomas gave a speech at the University of Texas School of Law commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and we dig into why it matters. Thomas made the case that progressivism — even within conservative circles — is quietly eroding the concept of natural rights. Once government becomes the source of your rights, it becomes the master of your rights. We walk through exactly what that means for free speech, religious liberty, gun ownership, and parental authority. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to tackle a growing trend — couples using AI to write their wedding vows. We get into whether AI-generated vows are a helpful starting point or a soulless substitute for something that should come straight from the heart, why there's no algorithm for authentic love, and what it means for the next generation when AI can write a poem so beautiful you can't tell it wasn't written by a human being. In our Digging Deep segment, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable to every U.S. Embassy around the world directing them to shift from promoting aid to promoting trade. We explain why decades of foreign aid funneled through NGOs has created dependency, inefficiency, and corruption — and in some cases, how that money found its way back into Democrat Party coffers here at home. We make the case that trade, not aid, is how you actually lift nations out of poverty, and why nothing in world history has done more of that than capitalism and free markets. We also dig into a stunning new Gallup poll showing that young men ages 18 to 29 have now surpassed young women as the demographic most likely to say religion is very important in their lives — jumping from 28% in 2022 to 42% today. We talk about what's driving the shift, what it means that young women are simultaneously moving away from faith, and why young men returning to the church is one of the most important cultural stories nobody in big media is covering. We also address the tragic murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and share an important message for anyone who may be facing circumstances that feel permanent but aren't — your situation is not your identity, and what you're going through is not who you are. And we wrap up with Germany's plan to dock worker pay starting from day one of a sick call — a radical reversal for a country where workers average 15 paid sick days a year — and what it tells us about what happens when you incentivize absence instead of productivity. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lawfare Podcast
Scaling Laws: How to Use, Govern, and Lead on AI? Rep. Begich Points the Path Forward

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 46:55


Representative Nick Begich, Alaska's at-large member of Congress, joins Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, to discuss the current state of AI policy on the Hill. As one of the few members of Congress with a background in tech, Rep. Begich offers a unique perspective on this evolving regulatory question. The two also assess how Alaska may be a leader in developing AI infrastructure. Finally, Rep. Begich shares how he and his staff leverage AI to improve their own operations.Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.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.

Arbiters of Truth
Productivity Boom? Labor Shock? Google's Chief Economist on AI

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 50:50


Fabien Curto Millet, Chief Economist at Google, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, and Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor at Minnesota Law and Research Director at Lawfare, to discuss the potential of AI to catalyze a productivity boom while also addressing labor market instability. The three dive into likely changes in AI capabilities as well as ongoing reasons for slow organizational adoption of AI. Finally, they close with a brief discussion of potential policy approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbiters of Truth
Abundance & AI? Nicholas Bagley Explains

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 43:50


Nicholas Bagley, Professor of Law at Michigan Law, joins Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, for a live recording of the podcast in Ann Arbor. Thanks to Graham Hardig and Brinson Elliott for organizing a great event. Professors Bagley and Frazier start by analyzing a recent debate over housing policy before diving into the weeds of the Abundance Agenda, its nexus with AI policy, and what this all means for the future of legal education and governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast
Ep 261 | Bill Reid | Fighting Bullies: The Case for Plaintiffs' Law & Rethinking Legal Careers

The Lawyer Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 58:25


Everything you've been told about being a lawyer might be wrong. The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 261 features William "Bill" T. Reid, senior founding partner of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP, one of the nation's leading plaintiff-side commercial litigation firms. Bill is the author of Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law - a bold, straight-talking book that challenges the traditional path pushed by law schools and reframes what it means to build a successful legal career. More than just a career guide, the book is a call to think critically about purpose, impact, and the kind of lawyer you actually want to become. In this episode, we focus on the ideas behind Fighting Bullies - from the realities of BigLaw and the limitations of the billable hour model, to why plaintiffs' law offers a path that combines meaningful work with real opportunity. Bill shares insights from decades of high-stakes litigation and explains why young lawyers should rethink how they define success. Bill is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he teaches Complex Financial Litigation and continues to mentor the next generation. This is a conversation about purpose, perspective, and choosing a path that actually aligns with who you are. This episode presented by CallRail Integrated into your case management system, CallRail helps you: Capture every call - even after hours Spot high-value leads instantly Respond faster Get the insights you need to bring in bigger cases Join over 3,000 law firms using CallRail to follow up faster, land bigger cases, and drive growth for your firm. Start your free trial at https://www.callrail.com/legal-services?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=lawyer-stories

Arbiters of Truth
How To Use, Govern, And Lead On AI? Rep. Begich Points The Path Forward

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 46:07


Representative Nick Begich, Alaska's at-large member of Congress, joins Kevin Frazier, Director the the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, to discuss the current state of AI policy on the Hill. As one of the few members of Congress with a background in tech, Rep. Begich offers a unique perspective on this unique and evolving regulatory question. The two also assess how Alaska may be a leader in developing AI infrastructure. Finally, Rep. Begich shares how he and his staff leverage AI to improve their own operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security Squawk
Cyber Claims Doubled, Sheriff's Office Wiped, Texas School District Offline

Security Squawk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 44:41


A ransomware attack walked in through one email, sat silent for two days, then destroyed every computer in an Indiana sheriff's office — and the FBI is still investigating. That's just one of three cybersecurity stories that every business owner needs to hear this week. On this episode of Security Squawk, Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre cover: CHUBB'S 2026 CYBER CLAIMS REPORT — The average cyber insurance claim for large businesses nearly DOUBLED in one year, jumping from $2.2 million to $4.4 million. That's a 586% increase since 2021. And with premiums projected to rise 15-20% in 2026, the cyber insurance market is about to get expensive — even for small and mid-size businesses. ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD CYBERATTACK — A San Antonio-area school district serving 5,400 students went completely offline. Wi-Fi down. Gmail down. Third-party forensic investigators brought in. 27 Texas school districts hit in two years — and $55 million in state grants existed to prevent this. Only one-third applied. JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RANSOMWARE ATTACK — A dormant ransomware payload entered through a phishing email, waited 48 hours, then activated and spread across every connected system. "Anything that it touched, it corrupted so bad, it won't be able to be used again." The sex offender registry may be permanently lost. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/securitysquawk

Arbiters of Truth
Should AI Laws Be Subject To A Higher Standard? The Right to Compute with Kendall Cotton

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 39:31


Kendall Cotton, Founder and CEO of Montana's Frontier Institute, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss Montana's groundbreaking Right to Compute Act and how Montana hopes to protect access to AI and related technologies. We will discuss the history and reach of this Act and why other states may want to follow Montana's lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawyers in the Making Podcast
E158: Barry Seidel Author of Evolutions of a Law Practice: How I Opened My Own Practice Right Out of Law School and Owner of Seidel & Associates

Lawyers in the Making Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 69:36


Barry is a University of Texas School of Law graduate and currently works as the Owner of Seidel & Associates. He is also the author of Evolutions of Law Practice: How I Opened My Own Practice Right out of Law School. This episode with Barry Seidel is one that I have been looking forward to for a long time. Barry is a University of Texas School of Law graduate who did something that very few people have the guts to do: he opened his own law practice straight out of law school in 1982 and has been running it for 43 years. Barry takes us through his entire journey, from finding a book in law school that laid out a game plan for going solo without missing a meal, to setting up shop in a suite of lawyers in Manhattan and hustling for court appearances, to becoming the “King of Queens” after the New York Law Journal put him on the cover for his genius court appearance service business that landed him 275 new clients from 1,300 targeted letters.What makes Barry's story so valuable is that he is the definition of evolving with the times. He started with landlord-tenant work, built a side business making court appearances for other attorneys, and has continuously adapted his practice over four decades, all while staying a solo practitioner. His book, Evolutions of a Law Practice: How I Opened My Own Practice Right Out of Law School, captures all of this, and I encourage everyone listening to go check it out.This was a truly fascinating conversation with a man who has seen it all in the legal world and is still going strong.Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nylaw2law/Barry's Book: Evolutions of a Law Practice: How I Opened My Own Practice Right Out of Law School: https://a.co/d/00axIkRoBarry's Substack: https://substack.com/@barryseidelBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - Empowers your teaching and training with AI that strengthens learning, protects integrity, and proves authentic understanding, for students and professionals alike, with CICERO. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 22-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10, you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use codeLITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

Arbiters of Truth
Scaling Laws x AI Summer: Who Controls the Machine God?

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 57:40


Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota and research director at Lawfare, and Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and senior editor at Lawfare, were joined by Dean Ball, senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and author of the Hyperdimensional newsletter, and Timothy B. Lee, author of the Understanding AI newsletter, for a joint crossover episode of the Scaling Laws and AI Summer podcasts about the escalating dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over AI usage restrictions in military contracts.The conversation covered the timeline of the Anthropic-Pentagon dispute and Secretary Hegseth's supply chain risk designation; the legal basis for the designation under 10 U.S.C. § 3252 and whether it was intended to apply to domestic companies; the role of personality and politics in the dispute; OpenAI's competing Pentagon contract and debate over whether its terms actually match Anthropic's red lines; public opinion polling showing bipartisan concern about AI mass surveillance and autonomous weapons; the broader question of what the government-AI industry relationship should look like; the prospect of partial or full nationalization of AI capabilities; and whether frontier AI models are actually decisive for military applications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTP's Free Lunch Podcast
Tech Roundup 30 - The Impact of AI on the Age Verification Debate

RTP's Free Lunch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 49:01 Transcription Available


What are the effects of AI on the already contentious debate concerning age verification technology? An illustrious panel of experts sit down to discuss the issues surrounding these breakthrough innovations and the effect on children in a technological world. Featuring: Graham Dufault, General Counsel, ACT | The App Association Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy, Cato Institute Clare Morell, Fellow, Ethics & Public Policy Center (Moderator) Prof. Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law; adjunct Research Fellow at the Cato Institute

Then & Now
The Law and Politics of the Federal Assault on Higher Education: The Pasts and Futures of Higher Education

Then & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 43:51 Transcription Available


Host David Myers welcomes legal scholar Joseph Fishkin to discuss the present and future of higher education amid growing federal pressure on universities. Fishkin's work spans constitutional law, inequality, and equal opportunity. Fishkin explains that law and politics are inseparable: while law operates as a specialized language with its own norms, it is always shaped by political context. Recent trends at the Supreme Court of the United States suggest courts may uphold controversial outcomes through strained reasoning, raising questions about whether legal norms can meaningfully constrain political power. Fishkin highlights an unprecedented recent federal strategy of using research funding as leverage, where grant cancellations and civil rights settlements are used to pressure universities to change hiring, admissions, and faculty decisions. Because universities fear retaliation, many hesitate to sue, though institutions like Harvard University and faculty-led groups have challenged these actions, with courts sometimes blocking grant cancellations, especially when First Amendment claims are involved.Fishkin also discusses the aftermath of the 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment protests at UCLA, where a lawsuit alleged that Jewish students were excluded from campus spaces. UCLA quickly settled, likely to reduce conflict, but Fishkin argues the decision backfired by inviting further federal scrutiny and financial penalties while forfeiting the chance to build a stronger factual defense. As a Jewish faculty member who passed the encampment daily, Fishkin observed disruption but did not witness antisemitic exclusion, emphasizing a significant gap between lived reality and media-driven narratives. Viral videos and political rhetoric helped shape public perception, fueling lawsuits and federal intervention despite incomplete or misleading evidence. He concludes by reflecting on a broader crisis of truth in American politics, where false or exaggerated claims can influence public policy.Joseph Fishkin is a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, where he teaches and researches a wide range of topics, including employment discrimination law, election law, constitutional law, education law, fair housing law, poverty and inequality, and distributive justice. Before joining the UCLA faculty he taught for a decade at the University of Texas School of Law, where he was the Marrs McLean Professor in Law; he was also a visiting professor at Yale Law School. Fishkin received his B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics, summa cum laude, at Yale, his J.D. at Yale Law School, and his D. Phil. In Politics at Oxford, where he was a Fulbright Scholar. Fishkin's latest book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy (with Willy Forbath), was recently published by Harvard University Press. His first book, Bottlenecks: A New Theory of Equal Opportunity, winner of the North American Society for Social Philosophy Book Award, was published by Oxford University Press. His writing has also appeared in various publications including the Columbia Law Review, the Supreme Court Review, the Yale Law Journal, and NOMOS. He also blogs at Balkinization.

Arbiters of Truth
In Defense of Optimism with Packy McCormick

Arbiters of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 46:06


Packy McCormick, founder of Not Boring and Not Boring Capital, joins Kevin Frazier, Director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, to discuss the power of narratives in tech, the intersection of investing and policy, and what it means to build frameworks for the future in an age of rapid technological change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: Patronage Pardons: A Conversation with Prof. Lee Kovarsky about a Novel Feature of the Trump Administration

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 41:38


Lee Kovarsky, an endowed chair professor at the University of Texas School of Law, speaks with Senior Editor Roger Parloff about patronage pardons, the subject of his forthcoming article in the Duke Law Journal.Patronage pardons are pardons a president issues to reward and possibly even induce criminality by political supporters. Kovarsky discusses whether the founders anticipated such pardons, gives examples of such pardons, explores how they differ from ordinary pardons, and ponders whether anything can be done to rein them in.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.

The News & Why It Matters
Separation of Mosque and State? Islam Invades Texas School

The News & Why It Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 50:51


Qurans, hijabs, and pamphlets on Sharia law were handed out at a Texas public school. Liberals are usually outraged about public schools teaching religion but are silent when it's Islam invading our education system. Body language expert and behavior analyst Scott Rouse joins the show to analyze Bill Gates' response to being asked if he caught an STD. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent masterfully trolled members of Congress during a House Financial Services Committee hearing. Comedian Dave Landau receives backlash from the Left for mistakenly not knowing Bad Bunny's country of origin, so we put him through cultural sensitivity training. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: ► GhostBed GhostBed is offering its lowest prices of the season ... plus an extra 10% when you use code SARA at https://www.ghostbed.com/sara. ► Patriot Mobile Call 972-PATRIOT today or go to https://www.patriotmobile.com/partners/sara and use promo code SARA for a FREE month of service. ► BlazeTV Subscribe today and save $20 with promo code SARA at https://www.blazetv.com/sara. Timestamps: 00:00 – Sharia Schools in Texas 18:47 – Did Bill Gates Lie in His Epstein interview? 36:06 – Scott Bessent Trolls Maxine Waters 39:19 – Dave Landau's Cultural Sensitivity Training Connect with Sara on Social Media: https://twitter.com/saragonzalestx https://www.instagram.com/saragonzalestx http://facebook.com/SaraGonzalesTX ► Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sara-gonzales-unfiltered/id1408958605 ► Shop American Beauty by Sara: http://americanbeautybysara.com Sara Gonzales is the host of Sara Gonzales Unfiltered, a daily news program on Blaze TV. Joined by frequent contributors & guests such as Chad Prather, Eric July, John Doyle, Jaco Booyens, Sara breaks down the latest news in politics and culture. She previously hosted "The News and Why It Matters," featuring notable guests such as Glenn Beck, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Michael Knowles, Candace Owens, Michael Malice, and more. As a conservative commentator, Sara frequently calls out the Democrats for their hypocrisy, the mainstream media for their misinformation, feminists for their toxicity, and also focuses on pro-life issues, culture, gender issues, health care, the Second Amendment, and passing conservative values to the next generation. Sara also appears as a recurring guest on the Megyn Kelly Show, The Sean Spicer Show, Tim Pool, and with Jesse Kelly on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bannon's War Room
WarRoom Battleground EP 937: AG Paxton Launches investigation Into Texas School Districts Over CAIR Funded Islamic Games

Bannon's War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026


WarRoom Battleground EP 937: AG Paxton Launches investigation Into Texas School Districts Over CAIR Funded Islamic Games

The Lawfare Podcast
Scaling Laws: Rapid Response to the Implications of Claude's New Constitution

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 56:31


Jakub Kraus, a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, speaks with Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Research Director at Lawfare, and Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, a Senior Fellow at the Abundance Institute, and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, about Anthropic's newly released "constitution" for its AI model, Claude.The conversation covers the lengthy document's principles and underlying philosophical views, what these reveal about Anthropic's approach to AI development, how market forces are shaping the AI industry, and the weighty question of whether an AI model might ever be a conscious or morally relevant being.Mentioned in this episode:Kevin Frazier, "Interpreting Claude's Constitution," LawfareAlan Rozenshtein, "The Moral Education of an Alien Mind," LawfareFind Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.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.

The Lawfare Podcast
Scaling Laws: A Year That Felt Like a Decade: 2025 Recap with Sen. Maroney and Neil Chilson

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 54:36


Connecticut State Senator James Maroney and Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, join Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, and Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor at Minnesota Law and Research Director at Lawfare, for a look back at a wild year in AI policy.Neil provides his expert analysis of all that did (and did not) happen at the federal level. Senator Maroney then examines what transpired across the states. The four then offer their predictions for what seems likely to be an even busier 2026. Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.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.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Mechele Dickerson & Mary Clare Jalonick

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 35:38 Transcription Available


University of Texas School of Law professor Mechele Dickerson details her new book The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream.Then The Associated Press’ Mary Clare Jalonick examines her new book Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lawfare Podcast
Scaling Laws: Caleb Withers on the Cybersecurity Frontier in the Age of AI

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 49:00


Caleb Withers, a researcher at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss how frontier models shift the balance in favor of attackers in cyberspace. The two discuss how labs and governments can take steps to address these asymmetries favoring attackers, and the future of cyber warfare driven by AI agents. Jack Mitchell, a student fellow in the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law, provided excellent research assistance on this episode.Check out Caleb's recent research here. Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.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.

The Lawfare Podcast
Scaling Laws: The AI Economy and You: How AI Is, Will, and May Alter the Nature of Work and Economic Growth with Anton Korinek, Nathan Goldschlag, and Bharat Chander

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 44:44


Anton Korinek, a professor of economics at the University of Virginia and newly appointed economist to Anthropic's Economic Advisory Council; Nathan Goldschlag, Director of Research at the Economic Innovation Group; and Bharat Chander, Economist at Stanford Digital Economy Lab, join Kevin Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to sort through the myths, truths, and ambiguities that shape the important debate around the effects of AI on jobs. They discuss what happens when machines begin to outperform humans in virtually every computer-based task, how that transition might unfold, and what policy interventions could ensure broadly shared prosperity.These three are prolific researchers. Give them a follow to find their latest works:Anton: @akorinek on XNathan: @ngoldschlag and @InnovateEconomy on XBharat: X: @BharatKChandar, LinkedIn: @bharatchandar, Substack: @bharatchandarFind Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.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.