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Libertarian
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The Libertarian podcast features a weekly conversation with Hoover senior fellow Richard Epstein on the issues of the day.
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Freaks, Geeks, and the Middle East: Trump’s Cabinet and the Shifting Sands in Syria and Israel | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Dec 13, 202400:29:25Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein discusses several controversial cabinet nominations, including RFK Jr. at HHS, Kash Patel at FBI, and Kari Lake at the Voice of America. He also comments on the rapidly changing scenario in the Middle East and what it will mean for the incoming Trump administration’s foreign policy.
Transcribe →The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Trump’s Cabinet and Staffing Selections | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Nov 14, 202400:37:58Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein reacts to the long list of appointees to Trump’s cabinet, including his less-than-traditional selections for Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, and Attorney General. He also addresses the suggestion that Trump use Article II, Section 3 to recess-appoint his whole cabinet. Recorded on November 13th, 2024.
Transcribe →Pardon Me? Predictions (and Warnings) for a Second Trump Term | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Nov 7, 202400:30:23Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein issues warnings and predictions for an upcoming second Trump term, covering Supreme Court appointments, the Senate filibuster, tariffs, abortion bans, illegal immigration, support for Ukraine and Israel, and deficit spending.
Transcribe →The Revengers: Predictions Of A Possible Trump DOJ? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Oct 26, 202400:24:10Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein reacts to a recent New York Times article about Trump’s bombastic promises to prosecute his political enemies and provides expectations for voting results in the upcoming election.
Transcribe →Born For This: A Libertarian Looks at Legacy Admissions | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Oct 11, 202400:31:41Tap to summarizeRichard takes aim at California’s new law to prevent legacy and donor-linked admissions at private universities, arguing against the claim that it parallels recent affirmative action rulings.
Transcribe →Operation Grim Beeper: Targeted or Terrorism? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Sep 20, 202400:23:20Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein clears up questions over Israel’s beeper attack on thousands of Hezbollah members in Lebanon and provides the classical liberal’s approach to preventing gun violence and school shootings.
Transcribe →From Russia With Love (and a Lot of Rubles) | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Sep 6, 202400:20:49Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein reacts to the news that a popular right-wing online content creation company has been paid to spread Russian propaganda and weighs in on an historian's absurd claims about the Holocaust and Winston Churchill.
Transcribe →Schools of Hard Knocks: Columbia and UCLA Get Educated on Free Speech | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Aug 15, 202400:23:52Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein provides clarity on the treatment of Jewish students and the actions of pro-Palestinian protestors on college campuses from UCLA to Columbia. He then previews the problems the Democratic National Convention will likely have with far-left protestors and offers recommendations to those running the DNC.
Transcribe →Three Supremely Unlikely Changes to the Court | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Jul 31, 202400:29:14Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein evaluates President Biden’s three proposals for reforming the Supreme Court: A constitutional amendment, term limits for Justices, and a brand new code of ethics.
Transcribe →Unburdened By What Came Before: Biden Out, Harris In | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Jul 23, 202400:24:37Tap to summarizeRichard Epstein reacts to President Biden stepping down from the Democratic ticket and weighs in on Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of beating Donald Trump in November. He also works through whether President Biden should step down before next January and what it would mean for Republicans in the meantime.
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