Is your office ready for the geopolitical shifts of 2026? This week on The Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein dive into the escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for international law, global operations, and workplace discourse. Plus, we look at the fallout between Anthropic and the Department of War and why the government is suddenly playing nice - or wait, not nice - with law firms.
In this episode:
The War on Iran: How global conflict impacts the "social contract" at work—from remote worker safety to sensitive internal communications. 🌍🛡️
Anthropic vs. The Department of War: The "safe" AI company is in the hot seat. Did taking a stand against the government hurt their business? 🤖⚔️
The Burger Bite War: Fast food CEOs are battling over bites. Did the McDonald's PR team let down their CEO? 🍔🔥
The Jargon Epidemic: Why "synergy" and "bandwidth" are killing productivity. Laura gives a masterclass on speaking like a human. 🚫🗣️
Law Firm U-Turn: The government blinked in its prosecution of major law firms. And then blinked back. Peter breaks down the legal pivot and what it means for firms fighting the government. ⚖️🏛️
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Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and veteran journalist Laura Brounstein's weekly conversation about how the news is affecting the laws that govern our daily work and personal life. We cover negotiation, workplace privacy, pop culture and more!