
Libertarian
The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 23min
10 Commandments, 2 SCOTUS Decisions, 30 Dropped Charges | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein, Libertarian scholar, discusses Supreme Court tax case, First Amendment in Louisiana, and Manhattan DA's leniency towards Columbia protestors. Topics include taxation of corporate income, unrealized income, displaying religious symbols in public institutions, and criticism of Manhattan DA's actions.

Jun 14, 2024 • 23min
The Supremes Sing: Abortion Pills, Bump Stocks, and Organizing Unions | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Legal scholar and Libertarian Richard Epstein from the Hoover Institution discusses Supreme Court rulings on abortion pills, bump stocks, and union organizing. Topics include IVF and embryo disposal ethics, bump stocks ban implications, and a Starbucks union organizing case.

May 31, 2024 • 29min
Trump’s 34 Guilty Counts: What's Next? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Legal expert Richard Epstein discusses Trump's 34 guilty counts in NY, potential appeal strategy. Impact of scandal on election, critiques of Biden's policies, analysis of polls, sentencing for Trump, and potential impact of legal case on public sentiment.

May 17, 2024 • 27min
Trump’s Trials, Biden’s Tariffs, and Chicago’s Teachers | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein, legal scholar and Libertarian, discusses the intense contract negotiations in Chicago, the effects of Trump's alleged election interference, and critiques Biden's tariffs on China. Topics include union demands, pension crisis in Chicago, legal complexities of hush money, and implications of Biden's rule of law stance.

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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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 24min
Protesting the War in Gaza: Anti-War or Anti-Semitic? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein discusses recent military actions between Israel and Iran, Columbia University protests, and the boundaries of free speech in public protests. The podcast explores the ethical considerations surrounding military responses to perceived injustices and the challenges of achieving a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Apr 3, 2024 • 30min
Kahneman, A Rational Appreciation | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein, an expert in behavioral economics, discusses the debate between Kahneman's research and rational-choice models. They explore anomalies in human behavior, rational strategies for retirement savings, and the impact of cognitive biases in decision-making. The conversation extends to government intervention in markets, the role of competition in mitigating mistakes, and the importance of recognizing biases in business contexts.

Mar 15, 2024 • 24min
Divest or Ban? The Ticking Clock on TikTok’s Future | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Debates on national security implications of TikTok's ties to China, balancing free speech with security concerns. Exploring Chinese influence in American institutions, challenges in aid distribution, and social media ownership impacts on international influence.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 24min
The Future of Hamas, Gaza, and the Two-State Solution | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein comments on the possibility of a two-state solution, future Israel operations in the south of Gaza, and the Palestinian notion that Israel is a settler-colonialist nation.

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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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