Libertarian
Politics
The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
Language:
English
Episodes
Giving Mickey Mouse to the Public
5/20/2022
Richard Epstein discusses Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal to retroactively reduce the length of Disney’s copyrights.
Duration:00:20:24
Big Row Over The Supreme Court “Roe” Leak
5/6/2022
Richard Epstein covers the biggest leak in modern Supreme Court history and discusses the legal merits of overturning Roe v. Wade.
Duration:00:22:52
Free Money! Joe Biden’s Bid To Forgive Student Loans
4/28/2022
Richard Epstein parses President Biden’s possible move to forgive student loans and whether the federal government should be in the business of lending at all.
Duration:00:21:34
Disney’s Costly Foray Into Politics
4/21/2022
Richard Epstein discusses concerns that billionaires are too powerful in America and weighs in on the spat between Disney and Florida Governor DeSantis.
Duration:00:20:22
Is Musk A Monopolist and Is Amazon Anti-Union?
4/15/2022
Richard Epstein hashes through Elon Musk's possible acquisition of Twitter and the worries of possible monopoly abuse it has raised. Plus, what happens next at Amazon after a successful union vote?
Duration:00:23:44
Professor Epstein’s Potpourri: The Court, Some Pork, and a Dash of Musk
4/8/2022
Richard Epstein covers our new Supreme Court Justice’s legal background, California’s overreach on pork, Merrick Garland’s January 6th investigation, and Elon Musk’s new position on Twitter’s board.
Duration:00:28:10
The Heat Is On: A Change in Climate Policy at the SEC
3/31/2022
Richard Epstein discusses mission-drift from the Securities Exchange Commission and the wider push for climate change action at executive agencies.
Duration:00:22:55
Woke and Weak Week: Defining Women and Canceling Free Speech
3/25/2022
Richard Epstein responds to op-eds from major newspapers on free speech and cancel culture, and offers context on the current Supreme Court nomination.
Duration:00:23:57
Free Speech In Law Schools: Why Many Students Deserve an “F” on The 1st Amendment
3/18/2022
Richard Epstein reacts to a recent protest at Yale’s law school and highlights the different responses by the right and the left to speakers they disagree with.
Duration:00:20:55
Epstein’s State of The Union Review: Oh No, Joe
3/2/2022
Richard Epstein discusses President Biden’s State of the Union address, which covered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rapid inflation at home, and the upcoming federal budget.
Duration:00:20:17
Make Sense, Not War: The Libertarian’s Thoughts on Ukraine
2/25/2022
Richard Epstein provides an overview of how the United States should respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and describes how he differs from other libertarians on foreign policy.
Duration:00:18:39
Less Perfect Union: Biden’s Political Bet on Organized Labor
2/17/2022
Richard Epstein discusses an executive order that would require firms to use union labor and the likelihood that it will stand up in court.
Duration:00:23:00
Borderline Insanity: Why Increasing Immigration Doesn’t Mean Embracing Open Borders
2/10/2022
Richard Epstein explains sensible solutions that would increase immigration while balancing national security concerns.
Duration:00:23:59
Cancel Culture Club: Free Speech Under Attack In Academia
2/4/2022
Richard Epstein discusses cancel culture within universities and the controversy over filling the next seat in the Supreme Court.
Duration:00:20:30
The Hot Seat—Replacing Justice Breyer on the Supreme Court
1/27/2022
Richard Epstein reflects on Justice Breyer’s time on the Supreme Court and considers who should replace him—including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Duration:00:22:06
Some Like It Hot: Using The Fed to Advance Climate Change Policy
1/20/2022
Richard Epstein opines on expanding the mandate of the Federal Reserve, extending jurisdiction of the SEC to public companies, and promoting climate policy through executive agencies.
Duration:00:19:15
Voter Suppression For Thee But Not For Me?
1/13/2022
Richard Epstein judges new statues meant to expand voting rights and offers a mechanism to determine whether they will increase or decrease voter fraud.
Duration:00:19:37
The Electoral Count Act: Insurrection Killer?
1/6/2022
Richard Epstein discusses the history of the Electoral Count Act and the modern-day election reforms that are necessary to prevent another contentious election.
Duration:00:23:49
Flunking Freshman Year? Grading President Biden’s First Year in Office
12/15/2021
Richard Epstein hands out harsh grades to President Biden for his handling of the economy, Afghanistan, and energy policy—and makes a few predictions for 2022.
Duration:00:23:53
End of Road For Roe? SCOTUS Hears Arguments On Ending 50 Years of Federal Abortion Law
12/1/2021
Richard Epstein discusses the oral arguments in the Supreme Court case that looks like it will overturn Roe v. Wade—and makes a prediction about the final vote.
Duration:00:36:47