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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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Jul 3, 2014
Jun 18, 2014
Jun 18, 2014
16 min
Richard Epstein describes how classical liberals should think about environmental protection, addresses arguments that the debate over global warming is over, and explains the controversial legal process that allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon emissions. (Playing time: 16:37)
Jun 11, 2014
Jun 11, 2014
16 min
Richard Epstein responds to recent efforts by Democrats in the US Senate to advance a constitutional amendment giving Congress broad new powers to regulate political speech. (Playing time: 17:00)
Jun 5, 2014
Jun 5, 2014
15 min
Richard Epstein examines the arguments over reparations and considers whether there are better methods for fostering African American mobility. (Playing time: 15:37)
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014
17 min
Richard Epstein takes a critical look at contending interpretations of the Second Amendment and considers whether gun control measures can prevent mass shootings like the one that recently occurred in California. (Playing time: 17:17)
May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014
19 min
Richard Epstein responds to recent criticisms of his book The Classical Liberal Constitution from legal scholar Cass Sunstein. (Playing time: 19:49)
May 14, 2014
May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014
21 min
Richard Epstein looks back on the legacy of his colleague, Nobel laureate Gary Becker. (Playing time: 21:21)
Apr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014
19 min
Richard Epstein looks at argument over whether police should be required to get a warrant before searching cell phones. (Playing time: 19:14)
Apr 22, 2014