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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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Sep 7, 2016
Sep 7, 2016
19 min
Richard Epstein looks at the uses and abuses of the Martin Act, a New York law that has given activist attorneys general a free pass to persecute their political opponents. (Playing time: 19:37)

Sep 1, 2016
Sep 1, 2016
18 min
Richard Epstein responds to the recent controversy over sharp increases in the price of EpiPens and explains the economic dynamics underpinning the larger debate about prescription drug costs. (Playing time: 18:56)

Aug 25, 2016
Aug 25, 2016
18 min
In a sampling of recent news stories, Richard Epstein tackles the NLRB's ruling allowing graduate students to unionize, a federal judge's injunction against the Obama Administration's transgender restroom regulations, and a move to restore voting rights for ex-cons in Virginia. (Playing time: 18:15)

Aug 17, 2016
Aug 17, 2016
22 min
Richard Epstein explains what the flight of insurers from Obamacare exchanges means for the program's future -- and describes the steps necessary to reform American health care. (Playing time: 22:54)

Aug 10, 2016
Aug 10, 2016
16 min
With Democrats moving left and Republicans abandoning many of their traditional principles, Richard Epstein proscribes an alternative pro-growth policy platform for 2016. (Playing time: 16:57)

Aug 3, 2016
Aug 3, 2016
16 min
Richard Epstein looks at the policy proposals animating Democrats in 2016 – and explains why they’ll lead to continued economic anemia. (Playing time: 16:40)

Jul 28, 2016
Jul 28, 2016
17 min
Richard Epstein looks at the massive financial risk emanating from underfunded public pensions. (Playing time: 17:02)

Jul 22, 2016
Jul 22, 2016
21 min
Richard Epstein looks at a controversial judicial ruling in Mississippi limiting conscience protections for religious individuals on LGBT issues. (Playing time: 21:35)

Jul 13, 2016
Jul 13, 2016
18 min
Richard Epstein looks at the recent controversies over police shootings of African-American men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and the subsequent attacks on police officers in Dallas. (Playing time: 18:10)

Jul 7, 2016
Jul 7, 2016
14 min
Richard Epstein examines FBI Director Jim Comey’s rationale for not leveling charges against Hillary Clinton as a result of her e-mail scandal. (Playing time: 14:59)
