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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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27:42

Can the President Declare a Trade ‘Emergency’? On the...

The Libertarian ·

2025/10/31

Richard Epstein delves into one of the most consequential Constitutional questions of our time: can the president unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers? With the Supreme Court set to review Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to levy trade barriers, Epstein explains what the Constitution actually says about tariffs, how far Congress can delegate its authority, and why the doctrine of the “unitary executive” could reshape the balance between the

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24:27

Episode Seven: The End of Hamas? Richard Epstein on...

The Libertarian ·

2025/10/15

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 decisive military campaign and Hamas’s collapse. He explains how Netanyahu, Trump, and shifting Middle East alliances created a fragile new order, and why Gaza’s future now depends on demilitarization, reconstruction, and realism.

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26:07

Episode Four: Surf's Up: Roman Law and Beach Houses

The Libertarian ·

2025/08/21

Richard Epstein explains why policy around laws governing coastal property rights and construction is grounded in ancient Roman natural law. In addition, he argues for coordinated, state-facilitated seawalls that preserve views and access and, where necessary, for using condemnation (and compensation) rather than forbidding owners to protect already-developed properties under a sweeping public-trust theory.

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31:16

Episode Two: Trump and Executive Power

The Libertarian ·

2025/07/24

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 about it? How has it evolved? What space is there for executive discretion? Can the president fire everyone in his branch for whatever reason? Has Congress abdicated its responsibility?

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29:25

Freaks, Geeks, and the Middle East: Trump’s Cabinet...

The Libertarian ·

2024/12/13

Richard Epstein discusses several controversial cabinet nominations, including RFK Jr. at HHS, Kash Patel at FBI, and Kari Lake at the Voice of America. He also comments on the rapidly changing scenario in the Middle East and what it will mean for the incoming Trump administration’s foreign policy.

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37:58

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Trump’s Cabinet and...

The Libertarian ·

2024/11/14

Richard Epstein reacts to the long list of appointees to Trump’s cabinet, including his less-than-traditional selections for Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, and Attorney General. He also addresses the suggestion that Trump use Article II, Section 3 to recess-appoint his whole cabinet.Recorded on November 13th, 2024.

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30:23

Pardon Me? Predictions (and Warnings) for a Second...

The Libertarian ·

2024/11/07

Richard Epstein issues warnings and predictions for an upcoming second Trump term, covering Supreme Court appointments, the Senate filibuster, tariffs, abortion bans, illegal immigration, support for Ukraine and Israel, and deficit spending.

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24:10

The Revengers: Predictions Of A Possible Trump DOJ? |...

The Libertarian ·

2024/10/26

Richard Epstein reacts to a recent New York Times article about Trump’s bombastic promises to prosecute his political enemies and provides expectations for voting results in the upcoming election.

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31:41

Born For This: A Libertarian Looks at Legacy...

The Libertarian ·

2024/10/11

Richard takes aim at California’s new law to prevent legacy and donor-linked admissions at private universities, arguing against the claim that it parallels recent affirmative action rulings.

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23:20

Operation Grim Beeper: Targeted or Terrorism? |...

The Libertarian ·

2024/09/20

Richard Epstein clears up questions over Israel’s beeper attack on thousands of Hezbollah members in Lebanon and provides the classical liberal’s approach to preventing gun violence and school shootings.

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20:49

From Russia With Love (and a Lot of Rubles) |...

The Libertarian ·

2024/09/06

Richard Epstein reacts to the news that a popular right-wing online content creation company has been paid to spread Russian propaganda and weighs in on an historian's absurd claims about the Holocaust and Winston Churchill.

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23:52

Schools of Hard Knocks: Columbia and UCLA Get...

The Libertarian ·

2024/08/15

Richard Epstein provides clarity on the treatment of Jewish students and the actions of pro-Palestinian protestors on college campuses from UCLA to Columbia. He then previews the problems the Democratic National Convention will likely have with far-left protestors and offers recommendations to those running the DNC.

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29:14

Three Supremely Unlikely Changes to the Court |...

The Libertarian ·

2024/07/31

Richard Epstein evaluates President Biden’s three proposals for reforming the Supreme Court: A constitutional amendment, term limits for Justices, and a brand new code of ethics.

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24:37

Unburdened By What Came Before: Biden Out, Harris In...

The Libertarian ·

2024/07/23

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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23:06

10 Commandments, 2 SCOTUS Decisions, 30 Dropped...

The Libertarian ·

2024/06/21

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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23:28

The Supremes Sing: Abortion Pills, Bump Stocks, and...

The Libertarian ·

2024/06/14

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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28:40

Trump’s 34 Guilty Counts: What's Next? | Libertarian:...

The Libertarian ·

2024/05/31

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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27:28

Trump’s Trials, Biden’s Tariffs, and Chicago’s...

The Libertarian ·

2024/05/17

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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25:54

When Should Protests Be Cleared From Campus? |...

The Libertarian ·

2024/05/02

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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23:59

Protesting the War in Gaza: Anti-War or Anti-Semitic?...

The Libertarian ·

2024/04/19

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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