
Libertarian
The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2022 • 27min
Will the Supreme Court Ban Affirmative Action?
Richard Epstein elucidates the reasons why major businesses are urging the Supreme Court to allow affirmative action to stand in university admissions and clears up the controversial comments by Justice Thomas about revisiting cases involving same-sex marriage and access to contraceptives.

Jul 29, 2022 • 24min
Guns, Garland, Trump, and Term Limits: A Libertarian Potpourri
Richard Epstein pushes back against California’s new gun law, the recent allegations that the Supreme Court is illiterate, and the idea that Donald Trump should be indicted for his role in the January 6th attack.

Jul 21, 2022 • 19min
Biden at the Border: The Battle Over Illegal Immigration
Richard Epstein breaks down the recent Supreme Court decision Biden v. Texas and offers his proposals for stemming the flow of illegal border crossings.

Jul 14, 2022 • 27min
Gerrymandering Election Control: Who Gets Final Say?
Richard Epstein discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper and its possible effects on congressional districts, gerrymandering, and the 2024 presidential election.

Jun 29, 2022 • 21min
What Would An Indictment of Trump Look Like?
Richard Epstein walks through what an indictment of Trump would look like, previews arguments that would be made by defense attorneys, and demonstrates how difficult it would be to convict the former president.

Jun 24, 2022 • 25min
Guns and God at the Supreme Court
Richard Epstein covers two recent Supreme Court rulings on the right to bear arms and the prohibition of state funds for religious education.

Jun 16, 2022 • 20min
Having Your Cake and Free Speech Too
Richard Epstein evaluates an upcoming Supreme Court case about whether Colorado can shut down a small business for not serving everyone on the market.

Jun 10, 2022 • 19min
Justice Targeted, Media Silent
Richard Epstein discusses the arrest of a gunman in front of Justice Kavanaugh’s house and the media’s surprising level of coverage.

Jun 2, 2022 • 24min
The Ball Isn’t in the SEC’s Courts Anymore
Richard Epstein calls for due process and explains why a ruling to limit the SEC is right, but for the wrong reasons.

May 25, 2022 • 28min
Can Gun Control Prevent Mass Shootings?
Richard Epstein discusses whether anything can be done to reduce or eliminate mass shootings in the United States and the likely response from the Supreme Court if new gun control legislation passes.