Episodes
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
The Arpaio Pardon
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Richard Epstein explores the history of the president's pardon power and examines whether former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was a worthy recipient of executive mercy. (Playing time: 17:56)
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Afghanistan and the Trump Foreign Policy
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's new plan for Afghanistan, the threat from North Korea, and how the US should respond to trade tensions with China. (Playing time: 18:39)
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Showdown in Charlottesville
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
In the wake of violent protests in Charlottesville, Richard Epstein looks at the limits on government power to restrict inflammatory speech, considers Donald Trump's rhetorical response to the protests, and weighs in on whether confederate monuments should start coming down. (Playing time: 16:46)
Thursday Aug 10, 2017
The Google Controversy
Thursday Aug 10, 2017
Thursday Aug 10, 2017
Richard Epstein responds to the controversy around Google's decision to fire an employee for a memo criticizing the company's diversity policy. (Playing time: 23:00)
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
No Exit from Obamacare?
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
Thursday Aug 03, 2017
Richard Epstein looks at the virtues and vices of the failed congressional plans to repeal and replace Obamacare, explains what comes next, and lays out what meaningful free market reform would look like. (Playing time: 18:51)