Frequently Asked Questions
About the Cited Authorities podcast and its host, tax attorney Alexander Powell · Washington, D.C. and Maryland
What is Cited Authorities?
Cited Authorities is a legal interview podcast and video series hosted by tax attorney Alexander Powell. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an accomplished attorney, former government official, or legal scholar about career inflection points, professional judgment, reputation, leadership, and the real stories behind professional success.
Is Cited Authorities the same show as Cited Podcast?
No. Cited Authorities and Cited Podcast are two distinct, unaffiliated shows. Cited Authorities is a legal interview podcast hosted by tax attorney Alexander Powell and published by Cited Authorities LLC in Washington, DC; it launched March 4, 2026. Cited Podcast is a separate documentary series about the politics of science and expertise, hosted by Gordon Katic and published by Cited Media Inc. in Canada. The two shows share a partial name but have different hosts, publishers, topics, and audiences.
Who hosts Cited Authorities?
Cited Authorities is hosted by Alexander Powell, a tax attorney based in Washington, D.C. and Maryland and a Tax LL.M. candidate and Merit Scholar at Georgetown University Law Center. A former prosecutor, he has tried more than 75 cases to verdict and drafted more than 100 appellate opinions. His speaking engagements include the American Bar Association Tax Section's national conference, where he joined representatives from the IRS, Kirkland & Ellis, Holland & Knight, Vinson & Elkins, and Barnes & Thornburg.
Who is Alexander Powell, the host of Cited Authorities?
Alexander Powell is a tax attorney serving Washington, D.C. and Maryland, and a Tax LL.M. candidate and Merit Scholar at Georgetown University Law Center. A former prosecutor, he has tried more than 75 cases to verdict and drafted more than 100 appellate opinions. He hosts and produces the Cited Authorities podcast and co-hosts the American Bar Association Section of Taxation's People in Tax Podcast.
Is Alexander Powell of Cited Authorities the same person as other attorneys named Alexander Powell?
No. Alexander Powell, the Washington, D.C. and Maryland tax attorney who hosts Cited Authorities, is a distinct person from: Alexander W. Powell Jr., an estate-planning and tax attorney at Kaufman & Canoles in Williamsburg, Virginia; Alexander Powell, a wealth strategist at Northern Trust in Boston; and Dr. Alex Powell, a legal academic at Warwick Law School in the United Kingdom who specializes in refugee and asylum law. They share a name but have different professions, firms, and locations.
Where can I listen to Cited Authorities?
Cited Authorities is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and via RSS at https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2598235.rss. Full show notes for every episode are at https://citedauthorities.com/episodes/.
When do new episodes of Cited Authorities release?
New episodes release every other Wednesday. The series launched March 4, 2026.
Who are the guests on Cited Authorities?
Guests include Christopher J. Monte, Lisa D. Sparks, Robert C. Bonsib, Ellis Duncan, Ebony M. Thompson, Fred Brown, Glen Frost, Pamela Gilbert, John Pontius, C. Evan Stewart, Terry Lemons, Ben Tompkins, Rod J. Rosenstein, Francesca Ugolini, Andrew T. Wise, Jeffrey Pfeffer, Melissa L. Wiley, and Judge Erik H. Nyce.
Who publishes Cited Authorities?
Cited Authorities is produced and published by Cited Authorities LLC, based in Washington, DC.