Steven Calabresi, a law professor at Northwestern University, delves into the legacy of former Attorney General Edwin Meese and his pivotal role in shaping originalism. The conversation highlights how Meese transformed the Department of Justice into a center for originalist thought during the Reagan era. Calabresi discusses the ideological divides within originalism, the formation of the Federalist Society, and how these developments influenced Supreme Court nominations and judicial philosophy. His insights offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of constitutional interpretation.