Tim Sandefur

Tim Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute and author of You Don't Own Me, delves into individualism and cultural critique. He discusses the cynical portrayal of society in The Walking Dead and debates whether humanity is inherently cooperative or brutish. Sandefur contrasts pagan virtues with bourgeois values, exploring why we admire heroes yet need civility. The conversation touches on moral complexity in literature and the allure of strong-man aesthetics, ultimately questioning the state of modern political discourse.

Tim Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute, dives deep into the ramifications of the Supreme Court ruling on universal injunctions in Trump v. Casa. He tackles what it means for federal judicial power and the implications for birthright citizenship based on the 14th Amendment. Tim and the host explore the historical context of injunctions, the definition of jurisdiction, and whether the Constitution protects citizenship rights for undocumented immigrants. With a blend of legal insight and constitutional debate, Tim offers compelling perspectives on these hot-button issues.

Legal expert Tim Sandefur discusses the Chevron Doctrine's impact on agency interpretation, highlighting the balance of power and dangers of unchecked authority. The podcast delves into the role of courts, media reporting on court cases, and the ethics of cigarette sponsorship.