Eugene Volokh, First Amendment law professor at UCLA, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson and John Cochrane to discuss free speech in the Information Age, the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, corrupt practices in college admissions, challenges of the United Nations, rearming after a future war, dress code and tipping in politics, and the difference between historians and amateurs.

Eric Goldman, a high-tech law expert, discusses the Supreme Court's recent upholding of the TikTok ban, emphasizing national security concerns over user rights. David Super dives into Trump’s plans for aggressive executive orders on his first day, touching on their legal implications. Meanwhile, Eugene Volokh addresses age verification laws for adult sites, highlighting the balance between protecting minors and free speech. The conversation reveals the complexities of modern legal challenges in technology and governance.

David Super, a Georgetown Law professor and constitutional law expert, shares insightful commentary on the executive actions proposed by President-elect Trump, highlighting their urgency and potential legal hurdles. Eugene Volokh, a First Amendment specialist from UCLA Law School, dives into the controversial Texas age-verification law, discussing the Supreme Court's viewpoint and the broader implications for online speech. Together, they explore the delicate balance between protecting minors and safeguarding adult rights.

In this insightful discussion, Eugene Volokh, a legal scholar specializing in constitutional law and free speech, tackles the complex issue of AI-generated defamation. He explores the implications of libel laws in the age of AI, questioning how courts might handle statements made by tools like ChatGPT. The conversation dives into potential legal responsibilities for developers, malice definitions, and whether lawsuits or regulations are the answer. Volokh emphasizes the need for accountability in AI while navigating the challenges of free speech and emerging technology.

Constitutional law expert David Super discusses Justice Alito's controversial refusal to recuse. First Amendment expert Eugene Volokh talks about the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the NRA. Erin Bryan analyzes a Supreme Court ruling on Bank of America's escrow accounts. Hosted by June Grasso.