
A lively (and often funny) look at legislation and constitutional jurisprudence by preeminent law professors Richard Epstein and John Yoo. The show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.Law Talk is a podcast of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsHistoryNews | |||

Charles C. W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein debate whether Meta can really be held responsible for the harms of social media, whether Texas can put the Ten Commandments in public-school classrooms, and whether the enormous defamation judgments... more
This week, the Law Talk crew tackles Trump’s White House ballroom fight, the latest battle over birthright citizenship, Anthony Fauci’s decision to plead the Fifth, and the controversial pardons issued by Joe Biden. They debate the limits of executiv... more
Can a U.S. mayor enforce an International Criminal Court warrant? Has President Trump found a new legal path to tariffs after earlier setbacks? And can the government really seize a $95,000 airplane over a six-pack of beer? Richard Epstein, John Yoo,... more
Charles C. W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein break down three major Supreme Court decisions from the end of the term: Trump v. Barbara, the birthright citizenship case that left the status quo intact while sparking a debate over originalism, bi... more
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I am just a layman when it comes to law and I listen to this show to broaden my understanding and perspective. I tend to agree more with Richard in interpretation of different topics. It is an excellent, well argued show while being respectful in disagreements. It’s one of my favorite parts of the show. Having two individuals with differing views and opinions on rulings helps create a clearer picture. I have listened to other shows that have equal views about everything and found them to be hol... more
It’s amazing to me, listening to multiple podcasts, how often the chaterers have not actually researched, even on a simple level, that which they are chattering about.
June29 episode Audio layers play over each other and it’s not understandable
Richard, your TDS is shining through! Stick to the law and leave your opinion of Trump out of it! That opinion is skewing your judgment.
Could not listen. Editing was not good.
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A sharp, frequently witty examination of constitutional jurisprudence and federal policy, anchored by three renowned law professors. Episodes typically center on originalism, executive power, and the role of courts in shaping public policy, with lively debates that span topics from birthright citizenship and administrative law to international law and high-stakes political questions. The host coordinates brisk banter, challenging viewpoints while making dense legal concepts accessible to a well-educated audience. A standout element is the mix of rigorous legal analysis with memorable, sometimes provocative, exchanges that keep discussions engaging even when topics get highly technical.
Listeners often comment on the show's strong intellect... more
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