Liberty Law Talk
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Jan 12, 2020 • 60min
The Economic Nationalism Agenda: A Conversation with Daniel McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy joins Liberty Law Talk to discuss the merits of his recent essay “A New Conservative Agenda,” which has generated a number of responses, including Richard Reinsch’s “State-Based Conservatism: A Response to Daniel McCarthy’s New Conservative Agenda“.
Jan 12, 2020 • 46min
Fear God. Honor the Emperor. A Conversation with Robert Louis Wilken
The esteemed historian Robert Louis Wilken joins Liberty Law Talk to discuss his latest book Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom.
Jan 12, 2020 • 44min
Why Higher Education Is a Cartel: A Conversation with Todd Zywicki
Todd Zywicki joins this episode to discuss a new book he has co-edited with Neal McCluskey titled Unprofitable Schooling that focuses on the economics and regulatory framework that protects higher education from competition and accountability.
Jan 12, 2020 • 50min
Andrew Jackson in Context: A Conversation with Bradley Birzer
Author Bradley Birzer discusses his new biography of Andrew Jackson. Topics include Jackson's virtues as a president, conflicting views on his legacy, his opposition to the national bank, his farewell address, and the dangers of corruption and power thirst.
Jan 12, 2020 • 51min
Galileo's Trial: A Conversation with Dom Paschal Scotti
If you think the trial of Galileo was the black-and-white oppression of modern science by an intolerant church, then I have a podcast discussion for you. Dom Paschal Scotti comes to Liberty Law Talk to discuss his book Galileo Revisited.
Jan 12, 2020 • 49min
How Prosperity Is Improving the World of Work: A Conversation with John Tamny
John Tamny returns to Liberty Law Talk to discuss his new book The End of Work, and why economic growth and prosperity are making it possible for people to do the work they love.
Jan 12, 2020 • 55min
Is Relativism the Best Constitutional Defense of Free Speech? A Conversation with Hadley Arkes
The great constitutional and natural law scholar Hadley Arkes joins this edition of LibertyLawTalk to discuss the triumph of free speech on the Supreme Court and whether its premise anchored in moral relativism can actually hold?
Jan 12, 2020 • 49min
Getting Right with Nationalism: A Conversation with Yoram Hazony
Yoram Hazony, author of The Virtue of Nationalism, joins us to discuss why the nation-state is the best hope for liberty, peace, and prosperity.
Jan 12, 2020 • 50min
Knowledge, Risk, and the Surprised Banker: A Conversation with Alex Pollock
Longtime Law and Liberty contributor Alex Pollock joins this edition of LibertyLawTalk to discuss his new book Finance and Philosophy.
Jan 12, 2020 • 54min
Hamilton, Madison, and American Oligarchy: A Conversation with Jay Cost
Jay Cost, author of The Price of Greatness: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and the Creation of American Oligarchy, discusses how Hamilton and Madison unintentionally created an American oligarchy. He explores their contrasting views on the Constitution and the role of government in the economy, highlighting Madison's adoption of Hamilton's economic package and the resulting economic disparities.
