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Bob Murphy Show
Ep. 409 TL Hulsey on Texas Secession and a New Approach to Government

Bob Murphy Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 79:51


Terry Hulsey joins Bob for a fascinating discussion of history and political science, with an end to providing a framework for Texas secession that can endure.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The Mises Bookstore entry for TL Hulsey's book.BMS on Arrow's Theorem. BMS on Daniel Miller on the Texas Nationalist Movement.Randy Barnett's critique of Nozick in the Journal of Libertarian Studies.The link for Monetary-Metals.com.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

The Dan Abrams Podcast
The Dan Abrams Podcast with Randy Barnett

The Dan Abrams Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 44:14


In this week's podcast, Dan discusses the investigation into James Comey for "threat" to Trump on social media. Georgetown Professor Randy Barnett joins Dan to discuss takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc
540. How Originalism and Libertarianism Changed the Legal Landscape with Randy E. Barnett

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 57:28


What does it take to go from a criminal prosecutor to a pioneer of the “originalism” movement and one of the top constitutional law scholars in America?Randy Barnett is a professor of law at Georgetown University and the director of Georgetown Center for the Constitution. He has written numerous books including, Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People, The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit, and most recently a memoir called A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist. Randy and Greg discuss his journey from private to public law, how he discovered and furthered the originalism movement, and his influential roles in landmark cases such as the 2004 medical marijuana challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court and the 2012 Affordable Care Act challenge. They also delve into the nuances of constitutional law and the structural challenges within legal academia.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:What motivates justices beyond doctrine19:35: What really motivates these justices, apart from the doctrine, which I think doesn't really motivate them, that means the law is not motivating. And what really motivates them is what I call constitutional principle. They carry within their minds some fundamental constitutional principles. And those principles kind of dictate what they think the right answer is. And at that point, they will start marshaling doctrine on behalf of that. But it isn't merely the policy outcome of the case. That's the difference. For the legal realists, the pure legal realists. It's just, "What outcome do I like?" But for most justices, it's, "What constitutional principles do I hold dear that I want to see vindicated, or do I believe will be undermined if the other side should prevail?" That's a big difference.What is originalism?12:37: Originalism is the view that the meaning of the constitution should remain the same until it is properly changed by amendment.Can contract law theory help you understand constitutional theory better?09:46: Being able to do contract law theory and to be able to do it at all enabled me to do constitutional theory way better than people who have known nothing but constitutional law. And if I can put this more in a vernacular, constitutional law is largely bullshit.The empty concept of activism in legal discourse29:03: The term activism is a completely empty concept. It is more, like what you said earlier, a label to be peeled off and stuck on a decision that you don't like. And it's a sort of process objection, which allows you to avoid having to talk about the merits of the constitutional argument. You say, "Oh, this judge is overstepping their authority. They're engaged in activism," without, and without having to say, "Well, what's wrong with what they said about the constitution?" Or whatever. And so, because it's empty, anybody can hurl it.Show Links:Recommended Resources:“A Consent Theory of Contract” by Randy Barnett Originalism “The Misconceived Quest for Original Understanding” by Ben ZimmerGovernment by Judiciary by Raoul BergerBarry Goldwater Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.Federalist Society Guest Profile:Faculty Profile at Georgetown LawProfessional WebsiteHis Work:A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American OriginalistThe Structure of Liberty: Justice and the Rule of LawThe Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and SpiritRestoring the Lost Constitution: The Presumption of LibertyOur Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People 

Live at America's Town Hall
The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate

Live at America's Town Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 60:20


President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has reignited debates over the 14th Amendment and the meaning of citizenship in America. Legal experts Gabriel Chin of the University of California, Davis School of Law; Amanda Frost of the University of Virginia School of Law; Kurt Lash of the University of Richmond School of Law; and Ilan Wurman of the University of Minnesota Law School analyze the legal challenges surrounding birthright citizenship, explore the constitutional and historical arguments on all sides of this debate, and discuss its broader implications for immigration. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources Trump v. CASA, Inc., United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2025) Trump v. Washington, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2025) Trump v. New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (2025) Amanda Frost, You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers (2021) Amanda Frost, “The Coming Assault on Birthright Citizenship,” The Atlantic (Jan. 7, 2025) Ilan Wurman and Randy Barnett, “Trump Might Have a Case on Birthright Citizenship,” The New York Times (Feb. 15, 2025) Ilan Wurman, “Jurisdiction and Citizenship,” Minnesota Legal Studies Research Paper No. 25-27 (April 14, 2025) Gabriel “Jack” Chin and Paul Finkelman, “Birthright Citizenship, Slave Trade Legislation, and the Origins of Federal Immigration Regulation,” UC Davis Law Review, Vol. 54 (April 8, 2021) Gabriel J. Chin, “America Has Freaked Out Over Birthright Citizenship For Centuries,” Talking Points Memo (Aug. 2015) Kurt Lash, “Prima Facie Citizenship: Birth, Allegiance and the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause,” SSRN (Feb. 22, 2025) Kurt Lash, The Fourteenth Amendment and the Privileges and Immunities of American Citizenship (2014) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. ⁠Sign up⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming ⁠live program⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠YouTube⁠. Support our important work. ⁠Donate

Kinsella On Liberty
KOL457 | Sheldon Richman & IP; Andre from Brazil re Contract Theory, Student Loan Interest Payments, Bankruptcy, Vagueness, Usury

Kinsella On Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 130:10


Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 457. I had been meaning to talk to my old friend Sheldon Richman, of the Libertarian Institute and TGIF column, about his own IP Odyssey, as he's always been great on this issue, (( My IP Odyssey; as quoted in “Your failed business model is not my problem”; Sheldon Richman, “Patent Nonsense," IP Debate Breaks Out at FEE. Others, e.g. Richman, The Articles of Confederation Versus the Constitution. )) and many others. At the same time I had been talking to André Simoni of Brazil about some questions he had about applying my/Rothbard's title-transfer contract theory to some questions he had about interest payments on student loans and other contracts, usury, and so on. I had thought of talking to André and Sheldon separately but decided to combine them, partly because I confused André's topic with a discussion I had also been having at the same time with Galambosian Brian Gladish about IP and Galambos. (( On Galambos, see the following. On Gladish, see the next note. Galambos and Other Nuts; The Galambosians strike back; “Around this time I met the Galambosian.”; Was Galambos an IP Thief?; Galambos the Crank; Shades of Galambos: Man tries to copyright his name; Rothbard and Galambosians. )) Libertopia, San Diego, Oct. 11, 2012: Anthony Gregory, Kinsella, Roderick Long, Sheldon Richman. See KOL238 | Libertopia 2012 IP Panel with Charles Johnson and Butler Shaffer; KOL237 | Intellectual Nonsense: Fallacious Arguments for IP—Part 2 (Libertopia 2012); KOL236 | Intellectual Nonsense: Fallacious Arguments for IP (Libertopia 2012) Sheldon and I talked first about IP and other topics, and then to André about contract theory, which Sheldon jumped in on anyway. (I may talk to Gladish later about Galambos and IP.) (( Gladish on Galambos at ASC; his comments at: Have You Changed Your Mind About Intellectual Property?; Galambos and Other Nuts; Mises on Intellectual Property; Why Objectivists Hate Anarchy (Hint: IP). )) We touched on a number of topics; see the summary of our discussion points by Grok, below. https://youtu.be/7vrIz8cv2Bw Of relevance: Stephan Kinsella, “The Title-Transfer Theory of Contract,” Papinian Press Working Paper #1 (Sep. 7, 2024) Napolitano on Health-Care Reform and the Constitution: Is the Commerce Clause Really Limited?  and On Constitutional Sentimentalism (re Richman's point about the interstate commerce clause); see also his comments about federal tax power in Randy Barnett's “Federalism Amendment”–A Counterproposal; and related posts The Walmart Question, or, the Unsupported Assertions of Left-Libertarianism Ep. 382 Sheldon Richman Says Corporate Isn't a Dirty Word, Bob Murphy Show Four questions for “anti-capitalist” libertarians (Carpio)/Is Capitalism Something Good? (Richman) (2010) Left-Libertarians Admit Opposition to “Capitalism” is Substantive Capitalism, Socialism, and Libertarianism Should Libertarians Oppose “Capitalism”? Richman: Leave the “Left” Behind? Doug French, Walk Away: The Rise and Fall of the Home-Ownership Myth On libertarians who support voluntary slavery contracts: Block, Nozick, Casey: “A Tour Through Walter Block's Oeuvre”; KOL442 | Together Strong Debate vs. Walter Block on Voluntary Slavery (Matthew Sands of Nations of Sanity) Concise Grok summary using the transcript (below): Here's a concise summary of the "Interview by Stephan Kinsella of Sheldon Richman and Andre from Brazil" in about 7 bullet points with time markers: 0:02 - 2:11: Stephan Kinsella introduces the podcast ("Kinsella on Liberty 457") to catch up with Sheldon Richman, executive editor of the Libertarian Institute, about his libertarian history and IP views. Sheldon writes "TGIF" weekly, rooted in his Freeman editorship (late 1990s-~2012-13). 2:19 - 9:14: Sheldon, officially retired but freelancing, rejects "left-libertarian" as a tribal label (early 2000s usage),

Just Asking Questions
Randy Barnett: How Legal Is Trump's Agenda?

Just Asking Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 76:38


Georgetown constitutional law professor Randy Barnett discusses the legality of DOGE, Trump's executive orders, and birthright citizenship.

Conservative Conversations with ISI
How to Live an Impactful Life with Randy Barnett

Conservative Conversations with ISI

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 70:38


Join us for an engaging conversation with renowned legal scholar Randy Barnett and host Tom Sarrouf as they dive into Randy's latest book, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist.In this episode, Randy reflects on his personal journey from a young philosophy student to one of America's foremost originalist thinkers. He shares insights into the challenges and triumphs that shaped his career, his landmark work in constitutional law, and what it means to be an originalist in today's legal and political landscape.Whether you're a law student, a constitutional enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of law and liberty, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions that you won't want to miss!More About Randy: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/randy-e-barnett/

EC&M ”On Air”
2023 NEC Requirements for Reconditioned Equipment — EC&M On Air Highlights

EC&M ”On Air”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 10:20


In Episode 59 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, highlights some of the most popular technical content we've been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we're featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing electrical questions. This episode highlights the 2023 NEC requirements for reconditioned equipment. Randy starts with a discussion about how the 2023 NEC has expanded its requirements regarding reconditioned equipment. Next, he summarizes important changes and explains how those apply to you. Finally, he outlines marking requirements when dealing with reconditioned equipment. 

Cato Event Podcast
A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist PUBLISHED

Cato Event Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 61:16


Georgetown University law professor Randy Barnett has played an integral role in the rise of originalism—the movement to identify, restore, and defend the original meaning of the Constitution. But Barnett's path to becoming an influential professor of constitutional law was not an easy one. Starting from a working-class childhood in Calumet City, Illinois, Barnett's unusual resume has included stints as an ice cream truck driver, newspaper ad salesman, prosecutor, libertarian theorist, contract law professor, and Supreme Court advocate. In his new autobiography, A Life for Liberty, Barnett tells the complete story of his personal and professional journey.Barnett's life story is a model for how libertarians can put their ideas into practice and help change the world. As a young Harvard law student, Barnett had living room debates with Murray Rothbard and served on the board of a libertarian institution with Leonard Liggio and other notable thinkers. Barnett's focus on individual rights prepared him for the turning point in his career, when he was the only person on a high-profile panel willing to argue that the Ninth Amendment protects “unenumerated rights” from government infringement.After establishing himself as “Mr. Ninth Amendment,” Barnett eventually pivoted his career to constitutional law. His mission to restore “the lost Constitution” took him from the schoolhouse to the courthouse, where he argued the medical marijuana case Gonzales v. Raich in the Supreme Court—a case now taught to every law student. Later, he devised and spearheaded the constitutional challenge to Obamacare. Today, thanks in part to his efforts, a majority of sitting Supreme Court justices self-identify as originalists.In this book forum, Professor Barnett will discuss his life story, the lessons he's learned, and the ways in which his thinking continues to evolve. Professor Jonathan Turley of the George Washington University Law School will offer commentary on the book, drawing from his own perspective as a fellow legal academic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Editors
Episode 700: Trump Stuns the World

The Editors

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 79:35


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Lady Justice: Women of the Court
Season 5, Episode 1: A Life for Liberty, An Interview with Randy Barnett

Lady Justice: Women of the Court

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 56:00


In this special Constitution Day episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia sit down with Randy Barnett, the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. Together, they dive into a thought-provoking conversation about Barnett's latest memoir, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, and explore his journey from a prosecutor in Chicago to becoming a leading voice in the originalism movement.  Barnett shares insights into the federal and state constitutions, the amendment processes, and his expertise on the Ninth Amendment. The discussion delves into the principles of originalism, the impact of abolitionist Lysander Spooner, and the significance of the “lost constitution.” The episode also offers a glimpse into Barnett's forthcoming work, Felony Review: Tales of True Stories of Crime and Corruption in Chicago, drawing on his experiences as a prosecutor.  Listeners will also gain valuable advice on the importance of mentorship and learn about the influential mentors who shaped Barnett's career. This episode provides a compelling look at the intersection of law, history, and personal conviction, offering inspiration for anyone passionate about justice and liberty.  Topics Discussed:  The differences between the federal Constitution and state constitutions, and their respective amendment processes  The origins and principles of originalism  Key insights into Barnett's memoir, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist  The role of mentorship in Barnett's career and personal growth  Discussions on the Ninth Amendment and the concept of the “lost constitution”  Reflections on Lysander Spooner's The Unconstitutionality of Slavery and its influence on originalism  A preview of Barnett's upcoming book, Felony Review: Tales of True Stories of Crime and Corruption in Chicago  Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends constitutional law, history, and the personal stories of one of America's foremost legal scholars. Tune in now!  Resources:   -https://www.randybarnett.com/   -https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/randy-e-barnett/  -https://www.amazon.com/Life-Liberty-Making-American-Originalist/dp/1641773774  -https://archive.org/details/unconstitutionalit00spoo   -https://www.ncsc.org/education-and-careers/civics/constitution-day  

ColemanNation - Season 2: Ron Coleman's Interesting People

In his new memoir, Randy Barnett writes with frankness and good humor about his unconventional career path from assistant county DA to Georgetown constitutional law professor. The post “What Makes Randy Run?” appeared first on ColemanNation.

Convention of States
COS at Home with Professor Randy Barnett

Convention of States

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 56:45


We are pleased to be joined by Professor Randy E. Barnett, a member of the Legal Board of Reference for Convention of States. Barnett is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches constitutional law and is Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. Check out his new book 'A Life for Liberty,' available now. 

Liberty and Leadership
Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett

Liberty and Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 38:15 Transcription Available


This week Randy Barnett joins host Roger Ream to discuss the ideas of constitutional originalism, natural law vs. natural rights, the importance of the ninth amendment, and how they all inform his interpretation of libertarianism. Plus, the benefits of teaching constitutional law through a narrative lens and stories from Randy's newly released memoir, “A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist.” Randy is the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center and is the Faculty Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. He has argued numerous high-profile cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and as a legal scholar is perhaps the foremost expert on the ninth amendment to the Constitution, among other provisions. He is also a member of the advisory board for the TFAS Summer Law Fellowship program and has been a favorite guest lecturer in that program.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Support the Show.

The Federalist Radio Hour
Biden's SCOTUS Scheme And The Battle For Originalism

The Federalist Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 38:15


On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Randy Barnett, a professor of constitutional law at the Georgetown University Law Center and faculty director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down President Joe Biden's latest attack on the U.S. Supreme Court and share the importance of originalism in the American judicial system.You can find Barnett's new book, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Federalist Radio Hour: Biden's SCOTUS Scheme And The Battle For Originalism

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024


On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Randy Barnett, a professor of constitutional law at the Georgetown University Law Center and faculty director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down President Joe Biden’s latest attack on the U.S. Supreme Court and share the importance of […]

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Randy Barnett: Originalism, Obamacare, and the Libertarian Movement

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 81:07


Libertarian legal giant Randy Barnett on his epic Supreme Court battles, the Federalist Society, and watching movies with Murray Rothbard.

We the People
The Evolution of Originalism

We the People

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 56:10


Georgetown Law Professor Randy Barnett is the author of A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, a new memoir about his remarkable legal career. He joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss his role in the evolution of originalism from a philosophy of judicial restraint to one of constitutional conservatism dedicated to restoring “the lost Constitution.” Resources: Randy Barnett, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist (2024)  Randy Barnett, Restoring the Lost Constitution: The Presumption of Liberty (2014)  Randy Barnett, “Two Conceptions of the Ninth Amendment,” (1989)   Ronald Dworkin, Taking Rights Seriously (1978)  Antonin Scalia, “Originalism: The Lesser Evil,” (1989)   National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012)  “Originalism: A Matter of Interpretation,” NCC America's Town Hall Program (2022)  Stay Connected and Learn More: Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.   Continue today's conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.   Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.  You can find transcripts for each episode on the podcast pages in our Media Library. Donate

The Karol Markowicz Show
The Karol Markowicz Show: A Life for Liberty with Randy Barnett

The Karol Markowicz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 25:27 Transcription Available


Randy Barnett, professor of constitutional law, discusses his new book 'A Life for Liberty' and shares life lessons and career insights. He emphasizes the importance of standing up for principles and the challenges of being a contrarian. Barnett also discusses the rewriting of American history and the threats to liberty in America, particularly from left-wing ideologies. He highlights the role of the Constitution and elections in fighting back against these threats. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & ThursdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Randy Barnett Chronicles the History of Originalism

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024


Guests: Joseph Postell & Randy E. Barnett Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the origins and development of political conventions. And Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, chronicles his own development as a constitutional scholar and champion of Originalism and discusses his […]

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed
Randy Barnett Chronicles the History of Originalism

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 44:48


Guests: Joseph Postell & Randy E. Barnett Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the origins and development of political conventions. And Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, chronicles his own development as a constitutional scholar and champion of Originalism and discusses his new memoir A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Jurisdiction
A Life For Liberty: Randy Barnett

Original Jurisdiction

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 41:36


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comAre we all originalists now? Definitely not; originalism has no shortage of critics.But as the latest Term of the U.S. Supreme Court made clear, originalism is the dominant mode of constitutional interpretation at One First Street today. As the justices debate the doctrine's finer theoretical points, such as the proper use of history and tradition, it's clear that the debate is no longer “originalism or not originalism,” but “which originalism” or “whose originalism.”So it's more important than ever to understand the originalist mindset. And if you're looking for help on that front, I have a book recommendation: Professor Randy Barnett's new memoir, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist. As promised by its subtitle, the book provides excellent insight into originalism as a theory—but as an engaging and enjoyable memoir, it's far more fun to read than any casebook or treatise.What drew Randy Barnett to originalism? Why does he view his losses in two landmark Supreme Court cases—Gonzales v. Raich, a Commerce Clause challenge to criminalizing medical marijuana, and NFIB v. Sebelius, a nearly successful effort to topple the Affordable Care Act—as victories of a sort? Why did he decide to write a memoir—and why does he think you should, too? All this and more is revealed—on the latest episode of the Original Jurisdiction podcast. Show Notes:* Randy E. Barnett bio, Georgetown University Law Center* A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, Amazon* Libertarianism Updated, by Randy E. Barnett for Law & LibertyPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment at nexfirm dot com.

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News
In Appreciation of the American Experiment in Liberty

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 41:50


Townhall Review - July 6, 2024 Dan Proft talks with Randy Barnett of Georgetown Law about the monumental 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, which aims to prevent the prosecution of outgoing presidents by incoming administrations John Solomon turns to Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry for a more in-depth analysis of the Trump v. United States case. Legal experts Stephen Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law and Jonathan Adler from Case Western Reserve University discuss the significant ruling in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, which marks the end of the Chevron doctrine. Hugh Hewitt engages with Matthew Spalding, Dean of Hillsdale College, to appreciate the uniqueness of America's experiment in liberty. They discuss the importance of renewing our understanding and appreciation of the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, especially during the 4th of July weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Wilson Institute Podcast
Making an American Originalist: Prof. Randy Barnett

James Wilson Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 57:21


Esteemed constitutional scholar and gifted law professor Randy Barnett joins the Anchoring Truths Podcast for a discussion of his new memoir A Life for Liberty: the Making of an American Originalist (Encounter). Prof. Barnett shares vignettes spanning his entire life from his deeply personal memoir on scholarship and practice, mentorship, his reconciling libertarianism and Natural Law, and his fights against anti-semitism. Randy Barnett is the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center where he directs the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. After graduating from Northwestern University and Harvard Law School, he tried many felony cases as a prosecutor in the Cook County States' Attorney's Office in Chicago. A recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in Constitutional Studies and the Bradley Prize, Professor Barnett has been a visiting professor at Penn, Northwestern and Harvard Law School. His publications includes thirteen books and countless scholarly articles, book reviews, and op-eds. In 2004, he argued the medical marijuana case of Gonzalez v. Raich before the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2012, he represented the National Federation of Independent Business in its constitutional challenge to the Affordable Care Act in NFIB v. Sebelius.  Leaern more about and purchase the book here.

The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast

On episode 65, Charles talks to Randy Barnett about his memoir, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist. Among the topics they discuss are: How did Randy get interested in the law? How did he become a law professor? What is an originalist? Why is he one? What sort of originalist is he? What was it like arguing before the Supreme Court? Why does he still defend the Lochner decision? Is he hopeful about the future of the Constitution?The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

0:00 - SCOTUS – Trump/POTUS immunity   12:07 - SCOTUS – Trump/POTUS immunity (continued)   31:03 - Lavender Bunde   51:52 - POTUS '24: His condition   01:03:54 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:06:54 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein, breaks down the SCOTUS immunity ruling    01:23:37 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: If you're shot, robbed or assaulted in Chicago, there's a 50/50 chance there'll be no police to respond to your 911 call. Get Ted's latest wirepoints.org   01:36:49 - Georgetown Law professor, Randy Barnett, explains how the SCOTUS immunity decision protects Biden and shares details from his just released book  A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist 01:55:28 - Trump endorsed candidate for congress WA district 4 and former NASCAR driver,  Jerrod Sessler, weighs in on this weekend's big race in Grant Park and his primary race against Dan Newhouse. For more on Jerrod's campaign jerrodforcongress.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rational Egoist
The Rational Egoist: Constitutional Interpretation and the Presumption of Liberty with Professor Randy Barnett

The Rational Egoist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 49:12


The Rational Egoist: Constitutional Interpretation and the Presumption of Liberty with Professor Randy Barnett In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz is joined by Professor Randy Barnett, the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Faculty Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. Together, they delve into the intricacies of constitutional interpretation and construction, exploring how these principles uphold the presumption of liberty. Barnett also shares insights from his new memoir, offering a personal perspective on his influential career and the evolution of his thoughts on constitutional law. This episode promises to provide a deep and engaging look into the foundations of American legal principles and their relevance today. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that bridges academic theory and practical application in the realm of constitutional law. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings. Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

The Bookmonger
Episode 514: 'A Life for Liberty' by Randy Barnett

The Bookmonger

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 10:40


John J. Miller is joined by Randy Barnett to discuss his new book, 'A Life for Liberty.'

EC&M ”On Air”
EC&M On Air Highlights Confusion Over Grounding Electrodes and Temperature Limitations

EC&M ”On Air”

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 7:32


In Episode 45, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we've been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we're featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing questions about temperature limitations, general requirements in the NEC as well as the confusion that often surrounds grounding electrodes. 

EC&M ”On Air”
EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights PPE Requirements & Disconnect Switches with Randy Barnett

EC&M ”On Air”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 5:45


In Episode 34 “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we've been running recently in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we're featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing questions about PPE requirements and disconnect switches, including whether or not you must wear electrical PPE to operate a disconnect switch, applicable NFPA 70E tables, the probability of an arc flash, and what you need to do to be safe when working on this equipment. 

Q&A
Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, "The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment"

Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 61:55


Professors Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick talked about their book, The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment. They argued that the 14th Amendment, which gave the federal judiciary and Congress new powers over the states, has been misinterpreted by conservative and liberal judges alike since its adoption in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C-SPAN Bookshelf
Q&A: Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, "The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment"

C-SPAN Bookshelf

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 61:55


Professors Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick talked about their book, The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment. They argued that the 14th Amendment, which gave the federal judiciary and Congress new powers over the states, has been misinterpreted by conservative and liberal judges alike since its adoption in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Political Orphanage
Your Invisible Rights: Randy Barnett

The Political Orphanage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 91:58


Randy Barnett is one of America's foremost jurists, and a professor at Georgetown Law. He joins to discussed unenumerated rights, in the context of the 9th and 10th amendments.  SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Randy Barnett's books at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured Law Episodes Collection: https://www.patreon.com/collection/140707    

EC&M ”On Air”
EC&M On Air Highlights Grounding Electrode Conductors with Randy Barnett

EC&M ”On Air”

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 9:10


In Episode 28 of “EC&M On Air,” we're bringing to you one of our most popular EC&M Asks Q&A video series in an audio-only format. It features subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing questions about all things grounding and bonding, including whether or not the main grounding electrode conductor can be spliced, 3-pole vs. 4-pole automatic transfer switch grounding and separately derived systems, grounding diesel engine driven backup generator as compared to natural gas generators, and understanding auxiliary electrodes.

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News

Townhall Review – July 8, 2023 Hugh Hewitt turns to Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the pivotal 303 Creative v. Elenis case involving Lori Smith. They examine the court's decision, its wide-ranging impact on free speech rights, and Lori Smith's personal journey, emphasizing the case's profound significance for individual freedom of expression in America. Seth Leibsohn welcomes Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute, to talk about the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard case, marking a significant step towards true individual merit-based consideration over race-based affirmative action. Charlie Kirk talks with Kelly Shackleford, CEO of First Liberty, about the monumental 9-0 victory in the Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General case, reinstating religious freedom in the workplace and setting a new precedent for future religious discrimination cases. Dan Proft and Randy Barnett, Professor of Law at Georgetown, dive into the critical shift in Supreme Court dynamics with six conservative justices, underlining its significance in key policy decisions. Hugh Hewitt is joined by Judge Amul Thapar, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, for an in-depth exploration of Justice Thomas's originalist approach to the Constitution. They examine his significant opinions and dissents as presented in Thapar's new book, 'The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

0:00 - What was your favorite Chicago story from the weekend?   1:11 - Dan & Amy offer their reaction to Friday's SCOTUS decisions   26:34 - Dan & Amy update Hunter/Joe & Biden Inc with a look at how much authority US Atty David Wiess does/doesn't have    42:50 - SPORTS & POLITICS: Zuckerberg vs Muck at the Coliseum?   53:12 - Happy belated Bobby Bonilla day!   57:54 - Dylan Mulvaney addresses Bud Light & Anheuser Bush CEO urged to step down   01:15:48 - Georgetown Law professor, Randy Barnett, breaks down last week's SCOTUS decisions. Professor Barnett is also the author of Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People   01:35:51 - Bridget Phetasy, contributing editor for The Spectator, explains why You can never escape the suburbs. Bridget is also host of “Weekly Dumpster Fire” on YouTube   01:47:22 - Biden plans to block the sun   01:50:16 - Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel “DT” Del Toro, Jr., served in the US Air Force in Afghanistan as a Special Warfare Operator. Del Toro was injured in action in 2005.  Instrumental in the creation of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, Del Toro was the first 100 percent disabled airman to reenlist in the Air Force. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Pat Tillman Award for Service. He joins Dan & Amy to discuss his new book A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brion McClanahan Show
Ep. 774: The Original Constitution vs. the 14th Amendment

The Brion McClanahan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 37:24


If "conservatives" listened to Randy Barnett--and by default the Straussians as well--there would be nothing left of the original United States to conserve. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support

The Brion McClanahan Show
Ep. 773: Were the Founding Fathers Proslavery?

The Brion McClanahan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 32:38


If you listen to Nikole Hannah-Jones, yes. If you listen to the 1776 Commission and Randy Barnett, no. It isn't this simple. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The Federalist Society's Teleforum: Talks with Authors: An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100+ Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023


Professors Randy Barnett and Josh Blackman will discuss the most important Supreme Court cases of all time, as featured in their new book, An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100+ Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know. Plus, they will debut a new video series, including previews of Dobbs and Bruen. Featuring: Prof. Randy Barnett, Patrick Hotung […]

Teleforum
Talks with Authors: An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100+ Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

Teleforum

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 56:39


Professors Randy Barnett and Josh Blackman discuss the most important Supreme Court cases of all time, as featured in their new book, An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100+ Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know. Plus, they debut a new video series, including previews of Dobbs and Bruen.Featuring:--Prof. Randy Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law, Georgetown University Law Center--Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston

The Brion McClanahan Show
Ep. 723: "Progressive Originalism" and the 14th Amendment

The Brion McClanahan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 46:25


Does "Progressive Originalism" exist? And what does it mean? Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick recently published an extensive history of the 14th Amendment that makes the case for "progressive originalism." This ties into the "myths of American history." https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support

Free Thoughts
How the 14th Amendment Changed America (with Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick)

Free Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 52:17


Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick in their new book The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and the equal protection of the laws.On today's episode, they join us to answer questions as simple as; what is the fourteenth amendment, and why is it possibly one of our most important? As well as more complex ones, including; does the equal protection clause guarantee positive rights? And what can libertarians learn from the anti-slavery Republicans who wrote the 14th Amendment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The Federalist Society's Teleforum: The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Implications for Labor Law

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022


The past few years have witnessed a flurry of new scholarship related to the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, particularly the Privileges or Immunities Clause and its associated citizenship declarations. Evan Bernick, a professor at Northern Illinois University, is the co-author with Randy Barnett of “The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter […]

Teleforum
The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Implications for Labor Law

Teleforum

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 64:31


The past few years have witnessed a flurry of new scholarship related to the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, particularly the Privileges or Immunities Clause and its associated citizenship declarations. Evan Bernick, a professor at Northern Illinois University, is the co-author with Randy Barnett of "The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit." Christopher Green, a professor at the University of Mississippi, is the author of "Equal Citizenship, Civil Rights, and the Constitution: The Original Sense of the Privileges or Immunities Clause," as well as a review of Evan's book, to which he and Barnett have responded. This historical debate is not merely of academic interest, however. If the Supreme Court were to view the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment in a new light, what would the implications be for labor law?Featuring: -- Professor Evan D. Bernick, Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University-- Professor Christopher R. Green, Associate Professor of Law and H.L.A. Hart Scholar in Law and Philosophy, University of Mississippi School of Law

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News
An “Astonishing” Term from the Supreme Court

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 41:33


Townhall Review – July 9, 2022 Hugh Hewitt talks with Randy Barnett, of Georgetown Law, about the key cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court that have created a sort of constitutional reset. Chris Stigall talks with Daniel Turner, of Power the Future, about record-high inflation and gas prices that show no sign of easing. Joe Piscopo talks with Monica Crowley, who served under President Trump, about President Biden governing as though he just does not want to get in crossways with the AOC wing of the Democrat Party. Ed Morrissey talks with Salena Zito, of the Washington Examiner, about the country's pushback against the leftist agenda. Mike Gallagher talks about a recent poll showing a decline in a belief in God, particularly among young, adult males. Michelle Tafoya and Christine Brennan, of USA Today, talk about professional golfers who have deserted the PGA for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt podcast
The Rundown for Thursday and Guests Prof. Randy Barnett, Matthew Foldi, Eric Schmitt, Jim Talent

Hugh Hewitt podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 45:15


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The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Randy Barnett: Abortion, Guns, and the Future of the Supreme Court

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 117:30


The leading libertarian legal theorist talks about worrying trends at the Supreme Court as a conservative majority takes hold.

Supreme Myths
Episode 53: Professor Randy Barnett

Supreme Myths

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 69:29


Professor Randy Barnett stops by Supreme Myths to discuss his personal journal to become a constitutional professor, originalism, the 14th Amendment, and much more.

Power Line
The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Getting Right with the 14th Amendment, with Randy Barnett

Power Line

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 66:29


Lucretia added to her intrepid legend by venturing into the asylum at Berkeley this week to record this episode in person with Georgetown Law Professor Randy Barnett about his new book (co-authored with Evan Bernick), The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit. To remind listeners, Barnett argued the Gonzalez v. Raich case that challenged the unlimited reach of the... Source

Political Beats
Episode 99: Randy Barnett / Traffic & Steve Winwood

Political Beats

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 199:15


Scot and Jeff discuss Traffic/Steve Winwood with Randy Barnett. Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Randy Barnett. He's the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center where he directs the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. His most recent book, The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit, will be published by Harvard University Press and is now available for preorder on Amazon. Follow him on Twitter at @RandyEBarnett. Randy's Music Pick: Traffic/Steve Winwood We return after a lengthy lay-off with a look at the career of one of the most talented musicians we've ever covered on the show, Steve Winwood. Joining The Spencer Davis Group at the age of 14, Winwood had a voice well beyond his years and was more than proficient at multiple instruments. After a few years and a couple of hits, he left to form Traffic, the band at the heart of this episode. Traffic's blend of folk, rock, jazz, and soul were driven by the partnership of Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood, along with the talents of Chris Wood. Dave Mason became the Rachel to the band's Ross through the years, joining and leaving multiple times.  Beginning in 1967, the band first turned out eclectic pop singles flavored with psychedelic influences. Traffic emphasized Winwood's organ and piano and the reed instruments played by Chris Wood. After a first break-up, members reconvened following Winwood's trouble crafting a solo album. In its second iteration, Traffic developed into a band that favored extended jams, leaving room for jazz-like improvisation. Perhaps best-known in the States now for “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys,” the band frequently touched the Top Ten album charts during the 1970s. On this episode, you'll hear music and discussion involving Spencer Davis, Traffic, Blind Faith, Steve Winwood, and Dave Mason plus special appearances by The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. It's a veritable Rock and Roll Stew around here. Jump in and enjoy the program. You'll be feelin' alright in no time flat.