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3 Whisky Happy Hour

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Steven Hayward, John Yoo, and "Lucretia" bring you a whisky-sodden perspective on the week's big headlines, and occasional deep dives into law and philosophy.

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John Yoo is back this week, but Lucretia is away for once, but in her place we have special giest Michael Stokes Paulson of the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minnesota, who is the author of, among many other significant legal articles, "Capt... more

This week's delayed episode is a throwback to the old days, with just Steve and Lucretia in attendance because travel schedules disrupted all three of the 3WHH bartenders. So the original dynamic duo just kick around some news highlights of the week,... more

John Yoo turns up this week, along with a cameo from our favorite classicist Alex Priou, for an episode that ranged widely from McDonald's to the prospective deportation of Ihlan Omar to women's "athleisure-wear" in the gym, but in the end resolves t... more

Sitcom viewers will recall the "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld, but the famous Soup Nazi needs to yield to the latest iteration of this low form of comedy, as this week's episode features the person who has been called "the Shampoo Nazi"—Charles Haywood. W... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Stokes Paulson
Constitutional law scholar and author of “Captain James T. Kirk and the Enterprise of Constitutional Interpretation.”
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Episode: Captain James T. Kirk and the Constitution
Alex Priou
Classicist at the University of Austin
University of Austin
Episode: Saving Western Civilization Edition
Charles Haywood
A controversial author/thinker featured on the episode
Episode: Godwin's Law Edition
Wesley J. Smith
Bioethicist, author and advocate on life ethics
Discovery Institute
Episode: The Left's Death March Picks Up Speed
Henry Kissinger
Former U.S. Secretary of State and renowned diplomat
Episode: The Left's Death March Picks Up Speed
Glenn Ellmers
Frequent guest host from the Claremont Institute
Claremont Institute
Episode: Is Trump "The End of History"?
Titus Techera
Guest host and guest, Budapest-based commentator and translator/critic
American Cinema Foundation (implied)
Episode: Is There a Modern Remedy for Ancient Hatred?
Richard Samuelson
Guest host invited for the episode
Unknown from transcript
Episode: Will the Rotting Timbers of Academia Finally Fall?
John Yoo
Prolific guest contributor delivering a brief cameo
Claremont Institute (external)
Episode: Will the Rotting Timbers of Academia Finally Fall?

Hosts

Steve Hayward
Host of The Three Whisky Happy Hour; affiliated with Ricochet / production platform; frequent contributor on governance and conservative thought
John Yoo
Co-host / guest-turned-host on panels; legal scholar with emphasis on constitutional law
Lucretia
Co-host; discussion facilitator; regular contributor on politics and culture

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 598 ratings
  • Two freckles men discuss the news. I cannot tell if they are Republicans or Democrats, but they're not Conservatives.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    CADizzle
    15 days ago
  • Volume

    Steve Hayward is too low so I turn up the volume then guests are too loud. Not as interesting as before.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tired of it 4494
    United Statesa month ago
  • Horrible explanation of the Thucydides trap

    John gave a horrible explanation of the Thucydides trap. We’re crying out loud, you’re a professor. It is about what happens when similar powers see each other building capability. The outcome was a preemptive attack, but it doesn’t have to end that way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevinneedstheword
    United States5 months ago
  • R.J.Pestritto

    The guest for this show was terrific. Please have him on again to fill in for John Yoo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charles1634
    United States5 months ago
  • More liberty bell

    Once a week is not enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gardenweasel
    United States6 months ago

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Consistently insightful on constitutional topics and current events.
Some listeners crave more balanced perspectives and criticizing Lucretia's tone.
Guests bring depth; hosts maintain a provocative, witty dynamic.
Audio quality and consistency are common feedback points, both positive and negative.
Sharp, engaging banter with high-caliber analysis.

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#244
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Apple Podcasts
#53
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Apple Podcasts
#134
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Apple Podcasts
#182
Chile/News
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#208
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#231
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Captain James T. Kirk and the Constitution
Q: Star Trek Original Series or Next Generation?
Paulson says both are outstanding in different ways, describing the original series as more creative while praising The Next Generation as a strong continuation that improved after its first season.
Captain James T. Kirk and the Constitution
Q: Should I have leaked this?
Paulson says he had not seriously considered resigning and concluded that his confidentiality obligation continued after leaving the attorney-client relationship. He says his later article discussed his own ethical dilemma and public information, not confidential material.
Saving Western Civilization Edition
Q: What's up here? I'll bet you like the Thumotic aspects of that talk.
Alex Priou says Rubio's speech should be judged in its rhetorical context: delivered in Athens to a Greek audience, it praised Greek civilization to build ties and encourage national pride. He argues that the speech defended the role of conviction, institutions, and human commitment in sustaining civilization.
Saving Western Civilization Edition
Q: Is there really a possibility Ilhan Omar could be stripped of her citizenship and deported, or charged with some kind of crime for falsifying her immigration applications?
John Yoo says investigators first need to establish whether Omar is a citizen, including whether she was a minor when her father naturalized. He says possible fraud, continued use of a disputed birth date, and other alleged conduct could also be investigated.
Privateering Edition
Q: Why does the President get to tell the Supreme Court who the Chief Justice is, given that the Constitution talks about appointing judges rather than naming the Chief Justice directly?
The hosts explore an argument that the Chief Justice is an office created by Congress and the seat is filled by appointment, but there is a debate about whether the Chief Justice must be appointed by the President or if Congress could prescribe a method, highlighting a historical-constitutional ambiguity rather than a settled rule.

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4. Wesley J. Smith
5. Henry Kissinger
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7. Titus Techera
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