Podcast appearances and mentions of roger pilon

This is going to be unlike any previous edition of the Three Whisky Happy Hour, because it was literally recorded during happy hour at the annual meeting of the Federalist Society in Washington, in a corner of the mass reception hall where John Yoo and I invited all comers to swing by to offer a few comments. This completely unstructured (but therefore highly authentic!) conversation included Ilya Shaprio and Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute, the esteemed Roger Pilon, emeritus of the Cato Institute, our old pal Hadley Arkes, prominent appellate attorney Eric Jaffa, and Utah lawyer (and loyal 3WHH listener) Jacob Minas. And it goes pretty much how you might expect a wandering happy hour conversation to go.I had hoped that we'd have John Yoo outnumbered and outgunned on the natural law question, but several of our guests didn't do their part! But we also did some election talk, so there is something for everyone.

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in human history. Cato's Roger Pilon details the philosophical underpinning of America's Birth Certificate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chemistry and Physics are challenging subjects for many kids in schools. But one science event in Kingston is trying to change that by showing kids how fun science can be. Hanging out at a soccer field, doing chin ups sounds like a typical pastime for teenagers. But for Garrett Mills, it was fatal. 6 years ago today, the Napanee teen died when a moveable soccer net collapsed on him. Now his parents are pushing for legislative changes. Physician shortages in Eastern Ontario are affecting more than just adults. We spoke with Roger Pilon, a nurse practitioner who's leading the charge on a new clinic in Kingston, to increase newborn babies' access to care.

On October 16-17, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted a symposium in celebration of the bicentennial of the Constitution at the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium was titled "Constitutional Protections of Economic Activity: How They Promote Individual Freedom." The first panel discussed "Methods of Interpreting the Economic Rights Provisions of the Constitution."Featuring:Prof. Gary Lawson, Yale Law SchoolMr. Roger Pilon, Department of JusticeProf. Mario J. Rizzo, New York UniversityProf. Mark G. Kelman, Stanford Law SchoolModerator: Dean Henry G. Manne, George Mason University School of Law*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

On October 16-17, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted a symposium in celebration of the bicentennial of the Constitution at the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium was titled "Constitutional Protections of Economic Activity: How They Promote Individual Freedom." The first panel discussed "Methods of Interpreting the Economic Rights Provisions of the Constitution."Featuring:Prof. Gary Lawson, Yale Law SchoolMr. Roger Pilon, Department of JusticeProf. Mario J. Rizzo, New York UniversityProf. Mark G. Kelman, Stanford Law SchoolModerator: Dean Henry G. Manne, George Mason University School of Law*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

Anthony Kennedy has a decidedly mixed record on the Supreme Court. Walter Olson and Roger Pilon discuss Kennedy's record as he steps down from the bench. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A case recently decided at the Supreme Court again chips away at the Contracts Clause in the Constitution. Roger Pilon discusses Sveen v. Melin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Supreme Court's Murr decision may leave many future property owners in the lurch when local and state governments decide to change laws governing property. Roger Pilon comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the recent Cato40 celebration, Cato's David Boaz, Ian Vasquez and Roger Pilon discussed Cato's history and its role in promoting liberty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justice Scalia often said that, while he always tried to get the Bill of Rights cases correct, he cared most about the structural constitutional cases. Once or twice each summer, he even taught a course called Separation of Powers. His opinions on the structural issues of separation of powers and federalism often cited The Federalist Papers. He routinely urged law students and lawyers to read the whole of The Federalist. The authors of the Federalist Papers placed primordial importance on separated powers, both among branches of the federal government and between federal and state governments. With the separation of powers both horizontal and vertical increasingly in doubt, it is particularly important to understand the Federalist's treatment of constitutional structure. This panel, therefore, looks at Justice Scalia's Federalist focus on the importance of separation of powers and federalism as structural protections of liberty. -- This panel was held on November 17, 2016, during the 2016 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center; Hon. Ron DeSantis, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District; Mr. Roger Pilon, Vice President, Legal Affairs, Cato Institute; Hon. Luther Strange III, Attorney General, Alabama; and Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School. Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.

After giving a broad overview of the philosophical underpinnings of governments last week, Roger Pilon joins us again to discuss the U.S. Constitution in particular and how the Constitution has been interpreted over the years.Pilon recounts the original signing of the Constitution and the adoption of the Bill of Rights, how post-Civil War constitutional amendments fundamentally altered the structure of American federalism, the Slaughter-House Cases of the late-19th century, Lochner v. New York, the New Deal Era, and how judicial interpretations of the General Welfare and Commerce clauses changed over time.Why was there no Bill of Rights when the Constitution was drafted? Is an originalist view of the constitution a necessarily antiquated one? Shouldn’t government be given enough power to realistically address any new concerns affect the nation as a whole, possibly issues that the Founders couldn’t have thought of? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are constitutions adopted? Did the Founders get it right? What is originalism and why do constitutional interpretations matter when studying founding texts? By what standards do we judge a theory of constitutional interpretation to be correct?Roger Pilon joins us this week for a discussion about originalism and the U.S. Constitution. This episode is continued in a followup episode about how the Constitution has been interpreted over the years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is much for libertarians to like in the opinions of Antonin Scalia. His full record is worth examining. Roger Pilon comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday on the C4 Show we spent the first two hours of the show talking about the death of Supreme Court Justice Scalia and if Obama should be allowed to pick a replacement. Cato's Roger Pilon joined C4 to talk about Justice Scalia and what his legacy should Be. Also, Todd Eberly from St. Mary's College joined C4 to talk about Justice Scalia but also about his new book "Polarized: The Rise of Ideology in America Politics". In the final hour of the show we talked about the fights in the GOP Debate Saturday and how State Senate President Mike Miller is angry that people are calling Senators' mean things over the last Veto Override.

Can law enforcement take your stuff even if you've committed no crime?  Yes the can.  Money?  Yep, they can take that too.  In fact, law enforcement at the federal, state and local levels are doing it every day.  They're seizing cars, boats, jewelry, cash, and even homes and businesses all without ever charging the owner with any crime.   It's a little known but widely abused area of law called Civil Asset Forfeiture and it's turning entire police departments into financial predators.  In this episode, I'll talk to a single mom who got shook down by cops for $10,000 during a routine traffic stop and one man who nearly lost his family business thanks to the the police's preditory law.  And neither of these people committed any crime.  I'll also talk with Rob Johnson, an attorney with the Institute for Justice, who has defended a number of these cases, and Roger Pilon, the founder and director of the Cato Institute's Center for Constitutional Studies.   Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave us a review.  For more information, visit www.KickAssPolitics.com, and if you enjoyed the show and would like to help keep us on the air, then please show your support at www.gofundme.com/kickasspolitics.

July 2015 featuring Julian Sanchez, J. Christopher Giancarlo, Roger Pilon, Jim Antle, Michael D. Tanner, Jeff Rowes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Supreme Court has found a fundamental right to same-sex marriage. Roger Pilon and Walter Olson comment on today's decision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The importance of the Magna Carta to the American founding is easily forgotten, but hard to overestimate. Roger Pilon comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

June marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the “Great Charter of Liberties” that King John of England agreed to and that aimed to limit the Crown’s power. The Magna Carta exerted a significant influence on the development of the common law in England and subsequently in the United States. Richard Helmholz will explain the emergence of the Magna Carta, describe its substance, and discuss its impact on the rule of law in England. Roger Pilon will speak about the charter’s importance to the United States. And Tom Palmer will discuss similar charters in other parts of medieval Europe. Other speakers will address the unsteady spread of the rule of law around the world: Richard Pipes will describe the case of Russia, Swami Aiyar will discuss India’s experience, and Juan Carlos Botero will give a global overview of progress and challenges based on the Rule of Law Index. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

June marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the “Great Charter of Liberties” that King John of England agreed to and that aimed to limit the Crown’s power. The Magna Carta exerted a significant influence on the development of the common law in England and subsequently in the United States. Richard Helmholz will explain the emergence of the Magna Carta, describe its substance, and discuss its impact on the rule of law in England. Roger Pilon will speak about the charter’s importance to the United States. And Tom Palmer will discuss similar charters in other parts of medieval Europe. Other speakers will address the unsteady spread of the rule of law around the world: Richard Pipes will describe the case of Russia, Swami Aiyar will discuss India’s experience, and Juan Carlos Botero will give a global overview of progress and challenges based on the Rule of Law Index. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why is the value of dignity carrying so much weight in recent Supreme Court opinions? Roger Pilon weighs in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does the Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed by the federal government and 19 states enshrine discrimination as its critics claim? Roger Pilon offers his thoughts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James L. Buckley’s new book, Saving Congress from Itself, describes the damage caused by federal aid-to-state programs and proposes a full repeal. Buckley’s analysis is grounded in his distinguished career as a U.S. senator from New York, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and a high-level Reagan administration official. He argues that repealing aid-to-state programs would free the federal government to focus on truly national matters, put the government on sounder financial footing, and improve the ability of states to manage their programs for education, welfare, transportation, and other activities. Cato’s Roger Pilon and Chris Edwards will comment on Buckley’s proposal and describe the legal and practical aspects of reviving federalism and ending aid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October 2014 featuring Daniel J. Mitchell, Thomas Hall, Roger Pilon, Ike Brannon, Louise Bennetts, Jeffrey Miron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By what authority in the Constitution does the federal Drug War exist? Roger Pilon has an answer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

July 2014 featuring Louise Bennetts, Mark A. Calabria, Leszek Balcerowicz, Roger Pilon, Kevin Gates, Tom W. Bell, William Easterly See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In his new book Cosmic Constitutional Theory: Why Americans Are Losing Their Inalienable Right to Self-Governance, Judge Wilkinson strongly criticizes the liberal "living Constitution" movement, but also takes issue with many libertarians and other legal theorists who have successfully urged the Supreme Court to apply closer constitutional scrutiny to government action in areas such as eminent domain and gun control. Responding to Judge Wilkinson, and defending a tradition of vigorous judicial protection of constitutional liberty, will be Roger Pilon, founder and director of Cato's Center for Constitutional Studies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roger Pilon, Ilya Shapiro, Michael F. Cannon, Michael D. Tanner and Trevor Burrus evaluate the ObamaCare Supreme Court ruling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

February 2011 featuring David Boaz, Roger Pilon, Richard Bishirjian, Ed Gresser, Chris Edwards, Edward H. Crane, Tucker Carlson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October 2009 featuring Mark A. Calabria, Bert Ely, Steven F. Hayward, Roger Pilon, Tyler Cowen, Ted Galen Carpenter, Johan Norberg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.