Freaks, Geeks, and the Middle East: Trump’s Cabinet and the Shifting Sands in Syria and Israel | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein discusses several controversial cabinet nominations, including RFK Jr. at HHS, Kash Patel at FBI, and Kari Lake at the Voice of America. He also comments on the rapidly changing scenario in the Middle East and what it will mean for the incoming Trump administration’s foreign policy.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Trump’s Cabinet and Staffing Selections | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein reacts to the long list of appointees to Trump’s cabinet, including his less-than-traditional selections for Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, and Attorney General. He also addresses the suggestion that Trump use Article II, Section 3 to recess-appoint his whole cabinet.
Recorded on November 13th, 2024.
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Pardon Me? Predictions (and Warnings) for a Second Trump Term | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein issues warnings and predictions for an upcoming second Trump term, covering Supreme Court appointments, the Senate filibuster, tariffs, abortion bans, illegal immigration, support for Ukraine and Israel, and deficit spending.
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The Revengers: Predictions Of A Possible Trump DOJ? | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard Epstein reacts to a recent New York Times article about Trump’s bombastic promises to prosecute his political enemies and provides expectations for voting results in the upcoming election.
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Born For This: A Libertarian Looks at Legacy Admissions | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Richard takes aim at California’s new law to prevent legacy and donor-linked admissions at private universities, arguing against the claim that it parallels recent affirmative action rulings.
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