Sheldon Whitehouse believes that libertarian legal scholars have undue influence on judges and proposes changes to their engagement with the judiciary. Ilya Shapiro comments on the influence of libertarian legal scholars. They discuss the impact of Cato's MECUS program, mandated disclosures, and the tension between disclosure and free speech.

Glenn Greenwald and Ilya Shapiro debate free speech on college campuses, focusing on cracking down on protests, defending civil disobedience, and discussing historical protests. They explore anti-Semitism laws, challenges faced by Israel critics, and nuances of civil disobedience in campus protests.

Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, shares insights on President Biden's controversial pardon of Hunter Biden, discussing its legal implications and political motivations. He also examines the shift toward right-wing immigration policies in Europe, balancing public perception with labor needs. Additionally, Shapiro highlights the transformative power of high school debating in overcoming glossophobia, fostering communication skills, and encouraging respectful discourse among teens. The conversation blends serious topics with personal anecdotes, adding a refreshing perspective.

Ilya Shapiro, a Manhattan Institute scholar, Jim Copland, who directs legal policy there, and Georgetown law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz dive into the Supreme Court's 2024–25 term. They discuss pivotal topics such as age verification laws, pediatric gender care, and recent challenges to FDA regulations on flavored e-cigarettes. The panel also examines the complexities of sovereign immunity cases and highlights the court's evolving relationship with public opinion, making for a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary legal battles.

Guests: Ilya Shapiro (Manhattan Institute member), Robert George (Princeton), Randall Kennedy (Harvard Law School). Interesting topics discussed include Justice Thomas's engagement with natural law jurisprudence, his stance on Brown v. Board of Education, the loyalty trap, the differences between Thomas's, Scalia's, and Alito's originalisms, and the challenges faced by black conservatives.