Episodes
Thursday May 27, 2021
Abortion and the Supreme Court: A History
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Richard Epstein traces the history of the Supreme Court on abortion, from the day before Roe v. Wade to today, when a new case out of Mississippi raises the prospect that the landmark ruling may be overturned. Also, stay tuned to the end of the podcast for a special announcement.
Thursday May 20, 2021
Conflict in the Middle East
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Richard Epstein analyzes the recent outbreak of violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians, the future of American foreign policy in the Middle East, and the viability of Palestinian claims based on the “right of return.”
Saturday May 15, 2021
The Post-Pandemic Economy
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
Richard Epstein examines the economic issues coming to the fore with the end of the COVID pandemic: a sluggish labor market, inflation fears, tax increases, and the future of American infrastructure.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Vaccines, Public Health, and Intellectual Property
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Richard Epstein dissects the recent proposal to remove patent protection for COVID vaccines as a way to make them more affordable for the developing world — and explains why the patent system is one of the most underappreciated sources of American dynamism.