Rational Security, Episode #95: The “RexSec” Edition

Benjamin Wittes
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:00 AM

The CIA concludes that Russian hackers tried to help Donald Trump get elected. Trump will nominate Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as the next secretary of state. And the Obama administration is confident that journalist Austin Tice, held hostage in Syria, is alive. Plus, Shane flags a new book by a friend of the podcast—and the possible next Defense Secretary. Tamara stands with Aleppo. And Susan marks a very special anniversary.

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The CIA concludes that Russian hackers tried to help Donald Trump get elected. Trump will nominate Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as the next secretary of state. And the Obama administration is confident that journalist Austin Tice, held hostage in Syria, is alive. Plus, Shane flags a new book by a friend of the podcast—and the possible next Defense Secretary. Tamara stands with Aleppo. And Susan marks a very special anniversary.

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Benjamin Wittes is editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of several books.

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