Julian Davis Mortenson

Will Baude, a law professor renowned for his expertise in constitutional law, joins Julian Davis Mortenson, a historian of executive power, to navigate the complexities of originalism and the administrative state. They tackle intriguing questions like the role of IQ tests in capital punishment and the tension between formalism and functionalism in executive power. Julian emphasizes a Burkean approach to preserving administrative practices, while Will advocates for gradual reforms to restore the separation of powers, all while debating the limits of judicial restraint.