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The Libertarian

The Libertarian

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 The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

The Libertarian is a podcast of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.The Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin Mundo Política e Governo
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  • Can the President Declare a Trade ‘Emergency’? On the Supreme Court’s Tariff Case

    Can the President Declare a Trade ‘Emergency’? On the Supreme Court’s Tariff Case
    Oct 31 2025
    Richard Epstein delves into one of the most consequential Constitutional questions of our time: can the president unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers? With the Supreme Court set to review Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to levy trade barriers, Epstein explains what the Constitution actually says about tariffs, how far Congress can delegate its authority, and why the doctrine of the “unitary executive” could reshape the balance between the legislative and executive branches. From Article I to Justice Taft’s 1928 tariff case, the discussion traces the fine line between lawful delegation and unconstitutional abdication—and what’s at stake for trade, separation of powers, and presidential authority.
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    28 minutos
  • Episode Seven: The End of Hamas? Richard Epstein on Israel’s Path Forward

    Episode Seven: The End of Hamas? Richard Epstein on Israel’s Path Forward
    Oct 15 2025
    Richard Epstein discusses Donald Trump’s surprise ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Richard argues it’s not peace but a pause—born of Israel’s decisive military campaign and Hamas’s collapse. He explains how Netanyahu, Trump, and shifting Middle East alliances created a fragile new order, and why Gaza’s future now depends on demilitarization, reconstruction, and realism.
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    24 minutos
  • Episode Six: Trump v. Kimmel

    Episode Six: Trump v. Kimmel
    Sep 25 2025
    Richard Epstein dives into the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and free speech. Using the recent dust-up as a starting point, Epstein traces the history of the Federal Communications Commission from its origins in the 1930s through landmark cases like Red Lion. He explains how government licensing of the broadcast spectrum opened the door to censorship, distortion, and inefficiency—and why libertarians like Ronald Coase pushed for a market-based approach instead. Professor Epstein also contrasts Hayek’s vision of free entry with Felix Frankfurter’s regulatory mindset, explores the limits of “public interest” obligations, and shows how today’s fragmented media landscape makes FCC power increasingly obsolete.
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    23 minutos
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