Episodes
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014
The Libertarian: Voting Rights and the Midterms
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014
Richard Epstein considers the fight over voting rights in the context of the 2014 midterm elections. (Playing time: 14:11)
Tuesday Oct 21, 2014
The Libertarian: Innovation, Regulation, and Airbnb
Tuesday Oct 21, 2014
Tuesday Oct 21, 2014
Richard Epstein looks at efforts in New York to tighten regulation on Airbnb, a service that allows individuals to rent out living space to travelers. (Playing time: 16:53)
Wednesday Oct 15, 2014
The Libertarian: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: The Silent Scandal
Wednesday Oct 15, 2014
Wednesday Oct 15, 2014
Richard Epstein explains the process by which the government’s bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac became a Treasury department money grab. (Playing time: 18:24)
Wednesday Oct 08, 2014
The Libertarian: Gay Marriage and the Supreme Court
Wednesday Oct 08, 2014
Wednesday Oct 08, 2014
Richard Epstein analyses the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear any gay marriage cases this session and ventures a prediction as to what it means for the issue’s future. (Playing time: 18:07)
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
The Libertarian: The Legacy of Eric Holder
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Richard Epstein reacts to the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder, renders his verdict on Holder’s time in office, and speculates about a successor. (Playing time: 15:24)