Episodes
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Richard Epstein discusses Gay Marriage and the Supreme Court
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Richard Epstein analyzes the difficulties facing the Supreme Court in challenges to California's gay marriage ban (Proposition 8) and the Defense of Marriage Act. (Playing time: 20:12)
Monday Mar 25, 2013
Richard Epstein discusses Intellectual Property and Innovation
Monday Mar 25, 2013
Monday Mar 25, 2013
Richard Epstein discusses the flaws in the America Invents Act and considers how to create a patent system that more effectively fosters American innovation. (Playing time: 19:12)
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Richard Epstein discusses the Voting Rights Act
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Richard Epstein considers the Supreme Court challenge to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, its implications for civil rights, and the controversial statement made by Justice Scalia during oral arguments. (Playing time: 15:11)
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
Responding to Natural Disasters
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
Richard Epstein looks at the proper role of government in responding to natural disasters, including a consideration of state-subsidized insurance and price gouging during times of crisis. (Playing time: 14:57)