Ipse Dixit

In this episode, Blake Hudson, Professor of Law and A.L. O'Quinn Chair in Environmental Studies at the University of Houston Law Center, discusses his article "Denying Disaster: A Modest Proposal for Transitioning from Climate Change Denial Culture in the Southeastern United States," which he co-authored with Evan Spencer, and published in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review. Hudson begins by observing that the Southeastern United States is especially vulnerable to climate change, but voters in the region resist policies intended to mitigate climate change. He reflects on the reasons for that resistance, and offers thoughts on how advocacy organizations could communicate with Southern voters more effectively. Hudson is on Twitter at @ForestLawProf.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Nikolas Bowie, Assistant Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, discusses his article "Why the Constitution Was Written Down," which was published in the Stanford Law Review. Bowie begins by explaining why the concept of a written constitution was important and its conventional origin story. He describes the charter of the Massachusetts Bay Company and how colonists came to conceptualize it in constitutional terms. He observes that this shift led American colonists to conceptualize constitutionalism differently than people in England. He reflects on how this affected early American constitutional thought. And he explains how it ought to affect constitutional interpretation today. Bowie is on Twitter at @nikobowie.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (1910-1934) and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (1909-1934) were American criminals, who robbed several banks and countless small stores between 1931 and May 23, 1934, when they were killed in an ambush by a posse of law enforcement officers. Bonnie and Clyde murdered 9 law enforcement officers, as well as many civilians. The sensational press coverage of their crime spree made them notoriously, but their popularity waned as their death toll grew.

In February 1935, the Dallas Police Department and the FBI arrested and prosecuted 20 family members and friends of Bonnie and Clyde, for aiding and abetting their criminal activities. One of the defendants was Bonnie's sister, Billie Jean Parker, who was convicted and spent time in prison.

In 1967, Arthur Penn directed the motion picture Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. The movie romanticized the couple and introduced them to a new audience. Capitalizing on Bonnie & Clyde's new popularity, Felton Jarvis interviewed Billie Jean Parker, and RCA Victor released the interview on LP, accompanied by music from the film. Here is the tracklist:

Foggy Mountain Breakdown (From The Film "Bonnie And Clyde") (Instrumental) Introduction By Jud Collins0:45

What Kind Of People Were Bonnie And Clyde?6:52

Billie Jean On The Road With Bonnie And Clyde4:01

The Time They Needed Guns1:21

The Car Wreck And How Clyde's Brother Was Killed7:26

Bonnie's Outlook On Life And Bonnie's Poem "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"3:50

Some Of The Things That Happened3:00

Billie Jean With Bonnie And Clyde4:41

Who Did They Rob?1:35

Billie Jean Parker Serving Time2:56

The Death Of Bonnie And Clyde5:15

Foggy Mountain Breakdown (Instrumental) Narration By Jud Collins0:40

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In this episode, Andrew Carter, Clinical Professor of Law at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, discusses his article "The Case for Plagiarism," which was published in the UC Irvine Law Review. Carter begins by explaining how plagiarism is defined and how courts have imposed plagiarism norms on practicing lawyers. He observes that judges typically fail to identify the purpose of those plagiarism norms and argues that in many cases, "plagiarism" may enable attorneys to provide better client service at a lower price. He argues that courts should probably not enforce plagiarism norms at the expense of clients. He also discusses the role of plagiarism norms in legal pedagogy. Carter's scholarship is available on SSRN.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Jeffrey Bellin, University Professor for Teaching Excellence and Robert and Elizabeth Scott Research Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, discusses his path into and through the legal academy. He begins by explaining how his career began, how practice informed his scholarship, and how his scholarship changed over time. Later he reflects on how scholarship evolves and what new law professors can do to improve their teaching skills. Bellin is on Twitter at @BellinJ.

This episode was hosted by David A. Simon, a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law and a Project Researcher at the Hanken School of Economics.

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In this episode, Bennett Capers, Stanley A. August Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, discusses his article "Afrofuturism, Critical Race Theory, and Policing in the Year 2044," which was published in the New York University Law Review. Capers begins by explaining the concept of "Afrofuturism" and the role it has played in African-American thought. He describes the creation and development of the Critical Race Theory movement and how it relates to Afrofuturism. And he reflects on how Afrofuturism and Critical Race Studies can help us imagine the future of policing in a majority-minority United States. Capers is on Twitter at @BennettCapers.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Matthew P. Hitt, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University, discusses his book "Inconsistency and Indecision in the United States Supreme Court," which is published by the University of Michigan Press. Hitt begins by explaining key terms in his study of Supreme Court decisionmaking, including "decisiveness" and "consistency." He observes that Supreme Court decisionmaking has become less decisive and more consistent over time. He discusses the reasons for this shift, as well as the reasons that a certain amount of inconsistency persists. He notes that Supreme Court seems to value consistency and reasoning more highly than Congress or the public, and argues that increasing the decisiveness of the Supreme Court may be desirable. Hitt is on Twitter at @matthewhitt.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Matt Teichman, a full-time lecturer in the humanities at the University of Chicago and the host of the Elucidations philosophy podcast, discusses his work on generic statements and their implications for implied ethics. Teichman begins by identifying generic statements and explaining why they present a philosophical problem. He observes that generic statements are especially contentious in relation to groups of people, because they can be offensive. But he argues that some offensive statements can be desirable, especially when they are made in the service of social justice. And he suggests that understanding the function of generic statement can help us whether they are desirable or undesirable. Teichman is on Twitter at @ElucidationsPod.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Jasmine E. Harris, Acting Professor of Law at the University of California Davis School of Law, discusses her article "The Aesthetics of Disability," which was published in the Columbia Law Review. Harris begins by explaining the source of disability law and how it is intended to both prevent discrimination against people with disabilities and rely on "contact theory" to reduce the stigma of disability. But she observes that the benefits predicted by contact theory have not always materialized, and argues that it is because aesthetic aversion to disabilities encourages individual and institutional discrimination. She argues that we should strive to eliminate the ability of those aesthetic preferences to affect our choices, in order to effectively prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Harris is on Twitter at @Jeharrislaw.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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