William Baude

William Baude, a Professor at the University of Chicago Law School and an expert in constitutional law, dives into the origins and evolution of originalism. He discusses how historical figures like Robert Bork influenced this legal approach, shedding light on the contrasting perspectives on constitutional interpretation. The conversation also touches on recent Supreme Court cases and their implications for civil rights, highlighting the intricate balance between law and language. Baude's insights reveal the ongoing debates and relevance of originalism in today's legal landscape.

Constitutional law expert Prof. William Baude joins Sarah and David to discuss why he thinks Trump's actions in 2020 might disqualify him from running again. They analyze the interpretation and implications of Section 3, the phrase 'preserve, protect, and defend,' and eligibility determinations. They also touch on historical events, the appearance of newborn babies, a football game between the Chiefs and Jets, and trends in athlete facial hair.

Special guests William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen, leading experts on Donald Trump's disqualification under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, discuss the arguments made in court and in the media. They cover topics such as confirmatory evidence, interpretation of Section 3, critiques of enforcement, understanding departmentalism, the nature of law and constitution, risks of political retaliation and violence, disqualification vs punishment, the psychology of judges, judicial restraint, the importance of judges ruling on cases, and the extent of Supreme Court authority.

Legal experts William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen continue their exclusive discussion on the enforceability of Section Three of the 14th Amendment, exploring its potential application to Donald Trump and others. They analyze Congress's role in enforcement, discuss recent cases related to the January 6th insurrection, and raise questions about who has the authority to interpret the Constitution. The podcast also delves into the concept of rebellion, the president's obligations, and the exclusion of specific individuals from office.

Distinguished authors of a major article on the 14th Amendment, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen, discuss the disqualification of Donald Trump. They explore Section Three of the Amendment, the uncertainty of the Constitution's future, the importance of historical originalism, the power of amendments, duties to enforce the Constitution, technicalities of aid and comfort, lessons from the Civil War, the historical context of the 14th Amendment, and potential constitutional crises.