The Libertarian

The Libertarian

By The Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at AustinNewsPoliticsHistory
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The Libertarian episodes

  • The Road to Tax Reform
    Richard Epstein explains what's good, what's bad, and what's missing in the recent tax reform proposals issued by the Trump Administration. (Playing time: 19:10)
    20 min
  • France, Immigration, and the EU
    Richard Epstein reacts to the first round of balloting in the French presidential election and explains the implications for the broader state of politics in Europe. (Playing time: 17:22)
    18 min
  • The Conflict in Syria
    Richard Epstein weighs the merits of President Trump's decision to strike Syria after the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons. (Playing time: 17:18)
    18 min
  • Trump's Energy Plan and the Environment
    Richard Epstein looks at Donald Trump's recent executive orders on energy and environmental issues, explaining how free-market economics can be reconciled with good environmental stewardship. (Playing time: 16:53)
    17 min
  • The Gorsuch Confirmation
    Richard Epstein analyzes the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, compares and contrasts the judge with the late Justice Scalia, and considers the potential demise of the filibuster. (Playing time: 18:05)
    19 min
  • Trump on Trade
    Richard Epstein warns of the dangers of Donald Trump's position on international trade, and considers controversies about trade deficits, the border adjustment tax, and job losses due to automation. (Playing time: 19:53)
    20 min
  • Free Speech on College Campuses
    Richard Epstein looks at recent on-campus controversies involving Charles Murray and Milo Yiannopoulos and examines what can be done about the increasingly hostile environment in American higher education. (Playing time: 19:26)
    20 min

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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…

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