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Richard Epstein

Reacting to terrorist acts committed by Hamas in Israel and the disappointing responses from many university student groups.

Top 10 podcasts with Richard Epstein

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38 snips
Oct 27, 2023 • 29min

Life During War Time: Israel’s Fight For Hearts and Minds | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Richard Epstein, an expert on libertarianism and a commentator on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discusses Israel's history and the allegation of colonization, historical events and conflicts involving Israel, restriction of freedom of speech on university campuses and its impact on Jewish students, and issues surrounding universities and asymmetrical warfare.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 58min

Tips For Everyone: A Supreme Court Roundabout

Legal scholars Richard Epstein and John Yoo discuss recent Supreme Court rulings, challenges to constitutional amendments, upcoming Chevron Deference challenge, disputes among originalist thinkers, criticisms of Justice Thomas, and future plans for a potential Trump Administration.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 28min

Oyez, Professor Epstein: The Making of a SCOTUS Amicus Brief | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Law professor and libertarian Richard Epstein discusses the amicus brief challenging a tax change, the implications of eliminating the realization requirement for taxation, and the historical significance of the 16th amendment.
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May 2, 2024 • 26min

When Should Protests Be Cleared From Campus? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Legal scholar and Libertarian thinker, Richard Epstein, discusses managing campus protests, strategies for leadership, Israeli self-defense, and internal divisions within the Libertarian Party. He contrasts effective police responses with mismanagement of protests, explores the delicate balance of university interventions, and advocates for reduced tax burdens and deregulation.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 24min

The Law and Grumpy Old Men: POTUS Edition | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Richard Epstein discusses legal debates around Trump's eligibility in Colorado and potential 25th Amendment issues for Biden. Analysis of 14th Amendment, insurrection, and Presidential appointments. Debate on invoking 25th Amendment for Biden and challenges of US primary system in politics.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 23min

What Constitutes a War Crime? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Legal expert and scholar Richard Epstein discusses what constitutes a war crime, particularly in the context of Israel and Hamas. They explore the complexities of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, online reporting and targeting tactics in Gaza, challenges in obtaining reliable information, and the proposal of Israel's security control over Gaza for peace and commerce.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 23min

Operation Grim Beeper: Targeted or Terrorism? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

In this discussion, Richard Epstein, a legal scholar from the Hoover Institution, tackles the controversial Israeli beeper attack on Hezbollah members, weighing the ethical implications in modern warfare. He critiques U.S. foreign policy for its moral ambiguities and explores the challenges of defining terrorism. The conversation also delves into parental responsibility in gun violence, using a recent school shooting case to highlight libertarian views on personal accountability versus constitutional rights.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 23min

It Can Happen Here: The Ivy League and “Context Dependent” Antisemitism | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Richard Epstein, an academic and lawyer specializing in law and economics, reacts to the congressional testimony from presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn regarding antisemitism on their campuses. The podcast discusses the lack of enforcement of antisemitism in the Ivy League, the role of Congress in regulating speech on university campuses, the context-dependence of anti-Semitism, and the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on American universities.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 23min

Say It Ain’t So, Joe: The Downsides of Bidenomics | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Richard Epstein discusses the contrasts between President Biden's economic policy and the Trump and Obama administrations. Topics include the potential impact of Biden's economic policies, his approach to energy, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the downsides of Bidenomics such as subsidies, capital development, and labor unions.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 23min

Word Salads and Rockets: Fighting Hamas On Campus and In Israel | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution

Richard Epstein discusses pro-Hamas attitudes on college campuses and weighs in on Israel's end goal for Hamas. They explore the role of universities in remaining neutral during conflicts and analyze the support some left-wing organizations have for Hamas. The discussion includes the limitations and destructive conduct of Hamas, the importance of political leadership in the Israel situation, and the need to pressure Egypt to open the borders.