Martial law
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Martial law has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Oct 2025).
Martial law is the replacement of civilian government by military rule and the suspension of civilian legal processes for military powers. Martial law can continue for a specified amount of time, or indefinitely, and standard civil liberties may be suspended for as long as martial law continues. Most often, martial law is declared in times of war or emergencies such as civil unrest and natural disasters. Alternatively, martial law may be declared in instances of military coups d'état.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on American History Tellers |
Who talks about Martial law on podcasts?
Martial law came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Martial law mentioned alongside?
Martial law is most often mentioned alongside Maretta Spence, Simon Fitch and Jenny Lauer Beckman.
Mentioned together: Maretta Spence, Simon Fitch, Jenny Lauer Beckman, Molly Bach, Desi Bllelock, Alita Rosanski, United States Marshals Service, American History Tellers, Airship, Thrum