Episodes

  • Unburdened By What Came Before: Biden Out, Harris In | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    Jul 23 2024

    Richard Epstein reacts to President Biden stepping down from the Democratic ticket and weighs in on Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of beating Donald Trump in November. He also works through whether President Biden should step down before next January and what it would mean for Republicans in the meantime.

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    25 mins
  • 10 Commandments, 2 SCOTUS Decisions, 30 Dropped Charges | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    Jun 21 2024

    Richard Epstein opines on a big tax case decided by the Supreme Court, tries to make sense of Louisiana’s inevitable First Amendment case, and weighs in on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s “punishment” of Columbia protestors.

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    23 mins
  • The Supremes Sing: Abortion Pills, Bump Stocks, and Organizing Unions | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    Jun 14 2024

    Richard Epstein is in his element as he discusses new Supreme Court rulings on access to abortion pills, modifications to semiautomatic weapons, and the ability of workers to organize unions.

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    23 mins
  • Trump’s 34 Guilty Counts: What's Next? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    May 31 2024

    Richard Epstein reacts to Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 counts in New York State and lays out the likely appeal strategy by the former president.

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    29 mins
  • Trump’s Trials, Biden’s Tariffs, and Chicago’s Teachers | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    May 17 2024

    Richard Epstein grades the contract demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, the severity of Trump’s alleged election interference, and efficacy of Biden’s new China tariffs.

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    27 mins
  • When Should Protests Be Cleared From Campus? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    May 2 2024

    Richard Epstein responds to the clearing of protests at Columbia University and the clashes between protestors at UCLA. He also gives Donald Trump advice for his upcoming speech to the Libertarian National Convention.

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    26 mins
  • Protesting the War in Gaza: Anti-War or Anti-Semitic? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    Apr 19 2024

    Richard Epstein discusses Israel and Iran trading missiles, Columbia University’s decision to arrest protestors, and how far protests are allowed to go.

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    24 mins
  • Kahneman, A Rational Appreciation | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
    Apr 3 2024

    Richard Epstein remembers the late psychologist Daniel Kahneman and discusses the long-running debate between Kahneman's research on behavioral economics and the rational-choice models popularized by Gary Becker and Ronald Coase.

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    30 mins