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The Libertarian

The Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law. The Libertarian is a podcast of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.

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19:55

Having Your Cake and Free Speech Too

The Libertarian ·

2022/06/16

Richard Epstein evaluates an upcoming Supreme Court case about whether Colorado can shut down a small business for not serving everyone on the market.

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19:03

Justice Targeted, Media Silent

The Libertarian ·

2022/06/10

Richard Epstein discusses the arrest of a gunman in front of Justice Kavanaugh’s house and the media’s surprising level of coverage.

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24:29

The Ball Isn’t in the SEC’s Courts Anymore

The Libertarian ·

2022/06/02

Richard Epstein calls for due process and explains why a ruling to limit the SEC is right, but for the wrong reasons.

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27:59

Can Gun Control Prevent Mass Shootings?

The Libertarian ·

2022/05/25

Richard Epstein discusses whether anything can be done to reduce or eliminate mass shootings in the United States and the likely response from the Supreme Court if new gun control legislation passes.

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21:03

Giving Mickey Mouse to the Public

The Libertarian ·

2022/05/20

Richard Epstein discusses Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal to retroactively reduce the length of Disney’s copyrights.

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22:53

Big Row Over The Supreme Court “Roe” Leak

The Libertarian ·

2022/05/06

Richard Epstein covers the biggest leak in modern Supreme Court history and discusses the legal merits of overturning Roe v. Wade.

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21:35

Free Money! Joe Biden’s Bid To Forgive Student Loans

The Libertarian ·

2022/04/28

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.

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20:23

Disney’s Costly Foray Into Politics

The Libertarian ·

2022/04/22

Richard Epstein discusses concerns that billionaires are too powerful in America and weighs in on the spat between Disney and Florida Governor DeSantis.

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23:45

Is Musk A Monopolist and Is Amazon Anti-Union?

The Libertarian ·

2022/04/15

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?

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28:12

Professor Epstein’s Potpourri: The Court, Some Pork,...

The Libertarian ·

2022/04/08

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.

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22:57

The Heat Is On: A Change in Climate Policy at the SEC

The Libertarian ·

2022/03/31

Richard Epstein discusses mission-drift from the Securities Exchange Commission and the wider push for climate change action at executive agencies.

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23:58

Woke and Weak Week: Defining Women and Canceling Free...

The Libertarian ·

2022/03/25

Richard Epstein responds to op-eds from major newspapers on free speech and cancel culture, and offers context on the current Supreme Court nomination.

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20:55

Free Speech In Law Schools: Why Many Students Deserve...

The Libertarian ·

2022/03/18

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.

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20:18

Epstein’s State of The Union Review: Oh No, Joe

The Libertarian ·

2022/03/03

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.

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18:40

Make Sense, Not War: The Libertarian’s Thoughts on...

The Libertarian ·

2022/02/25

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.

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23:02

Less Perfect Union: Biden’s Political Bet on...

The Libertarian ·

2022/02/18

Richard Epstein discusses an executive order that would require firms to use union labor and the likelihood that it will stand up in court.

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24:00

Borderline Insanity: Why Increasing Immigration...

The Libertarian ·

2022/02/10

Richard Epstein explains sensible solutions that would increase immigration while balancing national security concerns.

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20:30

Cancel Culture Club: Free Speech Under Attack In...

The Libertarian ·

2022/02/04

Richard Epstein discusses cancel culture within universities and the controversy over filling the next seat in the Supreme Court.

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22:07

The Hot Seat—Replacing Justice Breyer on the Supreme...

The Libertarian ·

2022/01/27

Richard Epstein reflects on Justice Breyer’s time on the Supreme Court and considers who should replace him—including Vice President Kamala Harris.

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19:16

Some Like It Hot: Using The Fed to Advance Climate...

The Libertarian ·

2022/01/21

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.

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