The podcast episodes discuss the principle of 'freedom of navigation' or 'innocent passage' through territorial waters, which is a key aspect of the international law of the sea.

In Episode 54736, the episode discusses threats to this principle, with the host criticizing the Biden administration's hesitation to defend freedom of navigation, particularly in the face of Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea. This is further explored in Episode 64892, which provides a deeper dive into the legal framework surrounding the Law of the Sea and the rights of passage through international waters.

The Episode 1135 also touches on threats to international shipping routes, such as the airstrikes conducted by the U.S. and Britain on Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, which were cited as a reason for the military action.