Podcasts

As both guests and hosts, Civitas Institute scholars reach new audiences through podcast conversations.

 George Will: On Politics, Baseball and the American Spirit

George Will: On Politics, Baseball and the American Spirit

George Will: On Politics, Baseball and the American Spirit

EP5
Feb 15, 2026
Can Social Media Platforms Be Held Liable for User Speech?

Can Social Media Platforms Be Held Liable for User Speech?

Can Social Media Platforms Be Held Liable for User Speech?

EP
Jan 31, 2026
Greenland, Guns, and Money

Greenland, Guns, and Money

Greenland, Guns, and Money

EP
Jan 22, 2026
Leonard Leo: The Conservative Fundraiser Remaking American Culture

Leonard Leo: The Conservative Fundraiser Remaking American Culture

Leonard Leo: The Conservative Fundraiser Remaking American Culture

EP4
Jan 15, 2026
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The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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Law Talk

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

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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Peter Robinson Unbridled - A Civitas Institute Podcast

Peter Robinson Unbridled

A new show and podcast bringing the energy of Austin to wide-ranging conversations on politics, economics, education, and culture.

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Content

The Price of Stagnation: Britain’s Retreat from Dynamism

We face a basic issue: we do not let cities or communities grow or die.

Robert Colvile
Economic Dynamism
Mar 25, 2026
London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Preserving London's creative dynamism will require humility from policymakers and a commitment to keeping the city liveable.

Munira Mirza
Economic Dynamism
Mar 10, 2026
Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026
National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.

Politics
Feb 19, 2026
Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Technological change is undoubtedly raising profound metaphysical questions, and thinking clearly about them may be more consequential than ever.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026
The War on Disruption

The only way we can challenge stagnation is by attacking the underlying narratives. What today’s societies need is a celebration of messiness.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026
Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Governments often regulate AI’s risks without measuring its rewards—AI Opportunity Zones would flip the script by granting public institutions open access to advanced systems in exchange for transparent, real-world testing that proves their value on society’s toughest challenges.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026
A Bad Order for Rail

Michael Toth
Politics
Mar 23, 2026
‘Liberation Day,’ One Year Later

Richard M. Reinsch II
Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026
States Shouldn’t Reap AI Benefits Without Bearing Costs

Kevin Frazier
Politics
Mar 21, 2026
Venture Global vs. Shell: How a Startup Won Big In LNG

The future of energy innovation depends on courts adhering to the rule of law and holding companies — regardless of their size — to the deals they made.

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Mar 20, 2026
The Latest AI Bill’s 5 Biggest Flaws

Kevin Frazier
Politics
Mar 19, 2026
Under Trump, Skilled Immigration Is Still Working Fine

If anything, America’s appeal is growing.

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Mar 3, 2026
Richard Epstein on Roman Law and Sociobiology

How and why Roman law worked, how it eventually fell apart, and sociobiology as a way to explain the foundations and limits of legal norms.

Richard Epstein
Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 1, 2026

US citizen takes over Mexican drug cartel, sparking legal debate

Politics
Sept 15, 24
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Does AI Require Expanded Federal Regulation to Safeguard the Public Interest?

Politics
Sept 15, 24
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Trump’s Iran Operation Is Legal, Just, and Overdue

Politics
Sept 15, 24
1:05

‘Big Difference’ Between Investigating a Sitting and Former President: Ex-dDeputy Assistant AG

Politics
Sept 15, 24
1:05

Richard Reinsch Warns of Escalating Political Retaliation as Debate Turns to Conservatism, Violence, and Executive Power

Politics
Sept 15, 24
1:05
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