Libertarian

Political Correctness, Intellectual Property, and the Washington Redskins

Richard Epstein analyzes the legal challenge to the name of the Washington Redskins and whether the team should opt for a new moniker. (Playing time: 14:53)

Unions and High Culture

Richard Epstein discusses what labor disruptions in New York and Minnesota tell us about union influence on cultural institutions. (Playing time: 16:12)

What’s Next at the Supreme Court?

Richard Epstein considers some of the major cases coming before the Supreme Court during its upcoming session. (Playing time: 16:21)

The Government Shutdown and the Debt Ceiling

Richard Epstein looks at the recent shutdown of the federal government and the prospects for reaching agreement on the debt ceiling. (Playing time: 16:33)

The Libertarian in Europe

Richard Epstein looks at the state of liberty in Europe and considers its political and economic differences with the United States. (Playing time: 16:40)

Larry Summers and the Search for a Fed Chairman

Richard Epstein considers the role of the Federal Reserve in the US economy and Larry Summers’s withdrawing his candidacy to be the Fed’s next chairman. (Playing time: 16:40)

The Legacy of Ronald Coase

Richard Epstein considers the legacy of his friend and colleague Ronald Coase. (Playing time: 15:20)

Syria, International Law, and War Powers

Richard Epstein looks at the legal, political, and policy implications of President Obama’s desire to launch a US strike on Syria. (Playing time: 15:20)

The Butler and Civil Rights–Part II

Richard Epstein continues his consideration of what the new film The Butler misses in its portrayal of fifty years of US civil rights. (Playing time: 17:50)

The Butler and Civil Rights

Richard Epstein discusses what the new film The Butler misses in its portrayal of fifty years of US civil rights. (Playing time: 23:50)