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The Preventive State
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Book • 1996
In 'The Preventive State,' Alan Dershowitz explores the delicate balance between government's duty to prevent serious harms and its obligation to protect individual liberties.
The book delves into the legal and ethical challenges posed by preventive measures, such as surveillance, pre-emptive military action, and restrictions on civil rights.
Dershowitz analyzes historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the potential for abuse and the importance of due process.
A central theme is the tension between security and freedom, particularly in the context of terrorism and other threats.
The book offers a framework for evaluating preventive policies and ensuring that they are consistent with constitutional principles.
Ultimately, it argues for a vigilant defense of civil liberties, even in the face of perceived danger.
The book delves into the legal and ethical challenges posed by preventive measures, such as surveillance, pre-emptive military action, and restrictions on civil rights.
Dershowitz analyzes historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the potential for abuse and the importance of due process.
A central theme is the tension between security and freedom, particularly in the context of terrorism and other threats.
The book offers a framework for evaluating preventive policies and ensuring that they are consistent with constitutional principles.
Ultimately, it argues for a vigilant defense of civil liberties, even in the face of perceived danger.
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George Floyd Riots Damage Persists, DEI Jobs Disappearing, and Where are Epstein Files, with Heather Mac Donald and Alan Dershowitz | Ep. 1082
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as his new book, in which he argues for a deal between Trump and Harvard.

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Did Harvard Have It Coming?
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as he is currently on a book tour promoting it.

Alan Dershowitz

BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jul 17 2025
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, who notes he doesn’t always agree with Alan Dershowitz but finds his theory on the preventive state to be correct.


Glenn Beck

EXCLUSIVE: Gabbard Confirms WORST Fears about Deep State | Guests: Sen. Mike Lee & Mark Levin | 7/31/25
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, promoting his book and criticizing the New York Times for not reviewing it.

Alan Dershowitz

Trump letter to Harvard: go fund yourself. My response.
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as the book that the Harvard Club canceled the launch for.

Alan Dershowitz

Israel's preemptive attack is legally, morally and diplomatically justified.
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as containing research about the president's authority to take preventive action.

Alan Dershowitz

Trump acted lawfully and properly: my legal analysis.
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Piers Morgan

Alan Dershowitz

‘Deliberately Killing Kids!’ Netanyahu Leaves Trump With ‘NO Endgame’ | With Mehdi Hasan
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as his newly published book, available on Amazon.

Alan Dershowitz

Will Israel defy Trump and attack Iran?
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, who plans to schedule a podcast to discuss it with the author.


Glenn Beck

Why Obama Will HATE Gabbard’s Newly Released Documents | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & David Barton | 7/23/25
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as an important book regarding the trend of governments making decisions to prevent any kind of trouble.


Glenn Beck

Doomsday Plane Headed to DC Is Not Cause for Panic | Guests: Sen. Mike Lee & Alan Dershowitz | 6/19/25
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when discussing free speech and its potential to cause violence.

Alan Dershowitz

Best of the Program | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & Rep. Chip Roy | 6/4/2
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Mark Bauerlein

How to Prevent an Act of Terror (ft. Alan Dershowitz)
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as a book that ![undefined]()

wrote, about the preventive state.


Glenn Beck

Alan Dershowitz

Best of the Program | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & David Barton | 7/23/25
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as his most important book about the jurisprudence of prevention.

Alan Dershowitz

The Law Is How We Deal With Our Mistakes (Alan Dershowitz)
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as the author of it.


Piers Morgan

Alan Dershowitz

"The REAL Terrorist Is YOU!" Trump's Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal | Owen Jones Gets It Wrong!
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, with listeners sending letters about enjoying it.

Alan Dershowitz

SCOTUS upholds restrictions on transgender surgery and medication: my legal analysis.
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as an argument for when preventative war is acceptable.

Alan Dershowitz

Best of the Program | Guests: Sen. Mike Lee & Alan Dershowitz | 6/19/25
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, discussing the appropriateness of preventive action against states developing nuclear weapons.

Alan Dershowitz

Trump to Harvard-go fund yourself!
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as the new book of ![undefined]()

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Glenn Beck

Alan Dershowitz

Why Did Elon Musk Slam the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & Rep. Chip Roy | 6/4/25