Libertarian

Giving Mickey Mouse to the Public

Richard Epstein discusses Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal to retroactively reduce the length of Disney’s copyrights.

Big Row Over The Supreme Court “Roe” Leak

Richard Epstein covers the biggest leak in modern Supreme Court history and discusses the legal merits of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Free Money! Joe Biden’s Bid To Forgive Student Loans

Richard Epstein parses President Biden’s possible move to forgive student loans and whether the federal government should be in the business of lending at all.

Disney’s Costly Foray Into Politics

Richard Epstein discusses concerns that billionaires are too powerful in America and weighs in on the spat between Disney and Florida Governor DeSantis.

Is Musk A Monopolist and Is Amazon Anti-Union?

Richard Epstein hashes through Elon Musk's possible acquisition of Twitter and the worries of possible monopoly abuse it has raised. Plus, what happens next at Amazon after a successful union vote?

Professor Epstein’s Potpourri: The Court, Some Pork, and a Dash of Musk

Richard Epstein covers our new Supreme Court Justice’s legal background, California’s overreach on pork, Merrick Garland’s January 6th investigation, and Elon Musk’s new position on Twitter’s board.

The Heat Is On: A Change in Climate Policy at the SEC

Richard Epstein discusses mission-drift from the Securities Exchange Commission and the wider push for climate change action at executive agencies.

Woke and Weak Week: Defining Women and Canceling Free Speech

Richard Epstein responds to op-eds from major newspapers on free speech and cancel culture, and offers context on the current Supreme Court nomination.

Free Speech In Law Schools: Why Many Students Deserve an “F” on The 1st Amendment

Richard Epstein reacts to a recent protest at Yale’s law school and highlights the different responses by the right and the left to speakers they disagree with.

Epstein’s State of The Union Review: Oh No, Joe

Richard Epstein discusses President Biden’s State of the Union address, which covered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rapid inflation at home, and the upcoming federal budget.