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Is Gerrymandering Unconstitutional?
Season 1 Episode 9
Gerrymandering is back in the headlines — and this time, the political map wars in Texas and California are colliding with the courts, the Constituti…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Can the President Declare a Trade ‘Emergency’? On the Supreme Court’s Tariff Case
Season 1 Episode 8
Richard Epstein delves into one of the most consequential Constitutional questions of our time: can the president unilaterally impose tariffs under e…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The End of Hamas? Richard Epstein on Israel’s Path Forward
Season 1 Episode 7
Richard Epstein discusses Donald Trump’s surprise ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Richard argues it’s not peace but a pause—born of Israel’s…
6 months ago
Trump v. Kimmel
Season 1 Episode 6
Richard Epstein dives into the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and free speech. Using the recent dust-up as a starting point, Epstein …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Posse Comitatus: Trump, Troops, and the Limits of Presidential Power
Season 1 Episode 5
Richard Epstein analyzes Justice Breyer’s ruling on Trump’s use of federal troops in Los Angeles. They explore the Posse Comitatus Act, the limits of…
7 months, 1 week ago
Surf's Up: Roman Law and Beach Houses
Season 1 Episode 4
Richard Epstein explains why policy around laws governing coastal property rights and construction is grounded in ancient Roman natural law. In addit…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel vs. New York Times
Season 1 Episode 3
On episode 3, Charles C. W. Cooke asks Richard Epstein about Israel's potential defamation suit against the New York Times. Can a country sue a newsp…
8 months, 1 week ago
Trump and Executive Power
Season 1 Episode 2
On episode two of the new The Libertarian podcast, Richard Epstein talks to Charles C. W. Cooke about executive power. What does the Constitution say…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Immigration
Season 1 Episode 1
The libertarian is back. On this first episode of the new series, Richard Epstein talks to host Charles C. W. Cooke about immigration. What powers wa…
8 months, 4 weeks ago