Libertarian

Putting a stop to stop and frisk

Richard Epstein considers a federal judge’s ruling that New York City’s “stop and frisk” police tactics are unconstitutional. (Playing time: 17:48)

Energy and the Economy

Richard Epstein looks at the Environmental Protection Agency’s plans to reduce the ethanol mandate and at what government’s role should be in the energy sector. (Playing time: 18:00)

Obama’s Middle Class Malaise

Richard Epstein deconstructs President Obama’s recent speech on economic opportunity for the middle class. (Playing time: 17:30)

The Fall of Detroit

Richard Epstein looks at Detroit’s bankruptcy and its implications for public pensions. (Playing time: 22:20)

Fannie, Freddie, and Your Money

Richard Epstein examines the federal government’s dereliction of duty in managing the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bailouts. (Playing time: 19:46)

Does the Supreme Court Favor Business Interests?

Richard Epstein examines the allegations that the Supreme Court has developed a pro-business bias. (Playing time: 19:50)

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Richard Epstein discusses the classical liberal Constitution and considers some of the best and worst moments in American constitutional history. (Playing time: 22:12)

The Supreme Court and Gay Marriage

Richard Epstein examines the Supreme Court’s rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8. (Playing time: 21:13)

Voting Rights and the Supreme Court

Richard Epstein examines the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn part of the Voting Rights Act. (Playing time: 17:57)

The immigration system

Richard Epstein analyzes the immigration debate with special focus on H1-B visas. (Playing time: 18:58)