Libertarian
Summary: A podcast series features the inimitable Richard Epstein offering his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law. Tune in each week to hear Epstein’s take on breaking news stories.
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Podcasts:
Richard Epstein responds to the controversy over an Obama-era policy allowing children brought to the US. Illegally to stay in the country and explains why America should embrace a more liberal immigration policy but reject open borders. (Playing time: 17:05)
Richard Epstein examines the Lefts' push for single-payer health care and explains why such systems are destined for failure. (Playing time: 18:57)
Richard Epstein traces the origins and evolution of his libertarian thinking over a half-century in the spotlight. (Playing time: 31:13)
Richard Epstein explores the history of the president's pardon power and examines whether former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was a worthy recipient of executive mercy. (Playing time: 17:56)
Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's new plan for Afghanistan, the threat from North Korea, and how the US should respond to trade tensions with China. (Playing time: 18:39)
In the wake of violent protests in Charlottesville, Richard Epstein looks at the limits on government power to restrict inflammatory speech, considers Donald Trump's rhetorical response to the protests, and weighs in on whether confederate monuments should start coming down. (Playing time: 16:46)
Richard Epstein responds to the controversy around Google's decision to fire an employee for a memo criticizing the company's diversity policy. (Playing time: 23:00)
Richard Epstein looks at the virtues and vices of the failed congressional plans to repeal and replace Obamacare, explains what comes next, and lays out what meaningful free market reform would look like. (Playing time: 18:51)
Richard Epstein examines the most recent legal questions to emerge from the Trump White House: Could the president pardon himself? Was Jeff Sessions right to recuse himself from the Russia investigation? And could Donald Trump remove Robert Mueller as special counsel? (Playing time: 18:08)
Richard Epstein reacts to the Trump Administration's exhortations to "buy American" and tackles common misperceptions about international trade, NAFTA, trade deficits, and manufacturing. (Playing time: 18:22)
Richard Epstein looks at a recent Supreme Court ruling that could have major implications for when and how religious institutions can access public money. (Playing time: 19:17)
Richard Epstein looks at the policy changes that would most effectively cure what ails American health care -- and responds to progressives calling for the adoption of a single-payer system. (Playing time: 20:26)
Richard Epstein looks at a case challenging gerrymandering in Wisconsin, which the Supreme Court has agreed to hear in its upcoming term. Because the Court has never previously struck down a redistricting plan on the basis of partisan bias, the ruling to come could be a watershed. (Playing time: 16:00)
Richard Epstein analyzes the latest developments surrounding the Trump Administration and the investigation into its potential ties to Russia. (Playing time: 20:33)
Richard Epstein charts the decline of Illinois -- along with similarly situated states like Connecticut and California -- and demonstrates how bad public policy can drive states into an economic death spiral. (Playing time: 16:25)