There should always be a Libertarian in the room.
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“Dear podcast listeners,
I started listening to Richard Epstein long ago when around the first time I started to self identify myself as a “Libertarian”. I was seeking an analysis devoid of emotional appeals and more of an erudite discussion from a Libertarian point of view. I have not found an equal when it comes to Mr. Epstein’s ability to precisely and methodically pick apart left-leaning assertions that flood the zone in the political coverage landscape. I am left of him politically. I find myself unconvinced by most arguments presented from the left or right. If I feel like my identify is married more toward a left leaning argument I come here for a stress test.
There have been multiple times where I finish the podcast, AT BEST, unsure about the soundness of my position. For example this latest podcast concerning how likely it would be for Trump to be found guilty if indicted on January 6th coup attempt shenanigans. I said all that to say, before you become wedded to a particular political idea, hear one of these conversations out. I value attempting to be informed citizen so this is immensely helpful.
A critique for the Hoover Institution,
Mr. Epstein is so immersed in legal verbiage and law history that it makes it difficult to follow a lot of his points. I’ve found myself at times rewinding 30 second clips only to still feel lost. It’s obviously my responsibility to read up on the things that seem foreign to me but I also think more could be done from the interviewer or Mr. Epstein himself to cater to those of the libertarian 201 class audience. There’s a gulf between you and say David French when it comes to speaking about legal matters from a right word bent. His is more digestible.
A compliment to Mr. Epstein,
You remind me of my first chemistry professor who was also the most rigorous professor I have ever had, Professor Winters. First day of class he introduced himself and instead of going through the syllabus, he began to go straight into his lecture asked us to open our books, to Chapter three!
Filibuster over,
Terrance Hall”
Terrance Hall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/22
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“EDIT: go back to the old intro music!
Richard Epstein is one bright classical liberal (though not quite libertarian). Definitely worth the listen, regardless of your political philosophy.”
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