Podcast Episodes

The CIA's Collection and Storage of Sensitive Information about Americans

The CIA has been collecting and storing sensitive information about Americans, and it's possible that the agency circumvented the law in doing so. Pa…

4 years, 7 months ago

Ideker Farms v. United States and What Makes a Taking

Under the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause, the federal and state governments must pay “just compensation” for taking private property for public use…

4 years, 7 months ago

The Electoral Count Act and the 20th Amendment

Time is getting away from Congress in fixing the Electoral Count Act. Thomas Berry argues that bipartisan agreement on counting electoral votes will …

4 years, 7 months ago

IRS Snooping on Small Digital Transactions Is Underway

The IRS and enough members of Congress appear to believe financial privacy isn't a good enough reason not to hand over vast amounts of previously pri…

4 years, 7 months ago

Police Conduct Warrantless Surveillance with Stingrays and Fudge Facts When Confronted

Police use "cell site simulators" to gather cellphone data and it's rarely done under the authority of a warrant. Nondisclosure agreements local poli…

4 years, 7 months ago

Let Solar Tariffs Die

The Biden administration has decided to keep solar tariffs on the books. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith explains why they need to go.

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4 years, 7 months ago

Why Cops in California Rob Armored Cars

Police in California are robbing armed cars and turning the cash over to the FBI. Never mind that in California, the armored car company is well with…

4 years, 7 months ago

American Entrepreneurship: An Immigrant’s Take

What do immigrants think about the environment for entrepreneurship in the U.S.? Amjad Masad is the CEO of of Replit. He offers his take.

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4 years, 7 months ago

Public Choice Theory and the Illusion of Grand Strategy

Richard Hanania is author of Public Choice Theory and the Illusion of Grand Strategy: How Generals, Weapons Manufacturers, and Foreign Governments Sh…

4 years, 7 months ago

Remembering Terry Teachout

Walter Olson describes the career of his friend and wide-ranging writer Terry Teachout.

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4 years, 8 months ago