Charles C.W. Cooke

A Turning Point For Section 2: SCOTUS Reins in the Voting Rights Act

Charles C. W. Cooke and Richard Epstein break down the Supreme Court’s latest Voting Rights Act decision, examining the ruling in 'Louisiana v. Callais.'

Birthright, Free Speech, and War: Law Talk Live at UT Austin

In this episode of Law Talk Live—recorded at the University of Texas at Austin and hosted by the Civitas Institute—Charles C. W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein debate some of the most contentious constitutional questions of the moment.

The Half-War

Richard Epstein examines the unfolding U.S. confrontation with Iran through both a strategic and constitutional lens, arguing that President Trump’s approach reflects a deeper tension between military necessity and political constraint.

The Slippery Slope of Social Media Liability

The conversation ranges from contributory liability and First Amendment concerns to the deeper question: who is responsible when harm flows through a network?

Tax the Rich . . . Until They Leave: Mamdani and Rent Control

Richard Epstein addresses NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push for rent control and higher inheritance taxes.

Who’s More Libertarian? Iran, Guns, and the Limits of Law

John Yoo, Richard Epstein, and Charles C.W. Cooke dive into the legal firestorm surrounding U.S. actions in Iran.

Iran, Regime Change, and the War Powers Act

Richard Epstein defends the U.S. strike on Iran as a necessary act of preemptive self-defense.

The Trouble With Tariffs

The Law Talk crew breaks down what the Court actually decided, why Trump’s emergency-tariff theory failed, and how trade law, constitutional structure, and basic economics collided in the case.

Can Social Media Platforms Be Held Liable for User Speech?

Greenland, Guns, and Money

Trump Flirts with Price Controls

Who Decides When America Goes to War?

The Big Beautiful Originalism Debate

The long-awaited originalism debate is finally here!

Supreme Court Preview: Sports, Speech, and Separation of Powers

Charles C.W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein discuss the new Supreme Court docket and what it means for the country.

Trump v. Everyone: War on Drugs, War on Courts, War on the Fed

A new episode of Law Talk featuring Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and Charles C.W. Cooke.

Surf’s Up: Roman Law and Beach Houses

Episode 4 of The Libertarian with Richard Epstein and Charles C.W. Cooke

Israel vs. New York Times

Episode 3 of The Libertarian with Richard Epstein and Charles C.W. Cooke.

Law Talk’s 2025 Supreme Court Recap

Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and Charles C.W. Cooke unpack one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory.

Law Talk: Does AI Dream of Constitutional Rights?

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

Posse Comitatus: Trump, Troops, and the Limits of Presidential Power

Episode 5 of The Libertarian with Richard Epstein and Charles C.W. Cooke

Trump and Executive Power

Episode #2 of the The Libertarian with Richard Epstein, hosted by Charles C.W. Cooke.