Israel vs. New York Times
On episode 3, Charles C. W. Cooke asks Richard Epstein about Israel’s potential defamation suit against the New York Times. Can a country sue a newspaper? Where would such a case be heard? Does it matter that Israel is a “public figure”? Could “actual malice” be proved? Would the New York Times want to settle? Does its non-retraction update help, or worsen, its position?
The Libertarian
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?
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.
Politics
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Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?
We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.
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.
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The Rebooted Animal Farm’s New Villain: Capitalism
We have a generational struggle ahead of us again if we are to defend the cause of freedom from tyranny.
The Future of ESG and DEI
Though things will likely not become as radical as the Covid hysteria of 2020 and 2021, there is still plenty of institutional “muscle memory” for ESG that will make its re-emergence all too easy.
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