The Freedom of Thought Podcast

Judge Gregory Katsas and Ashley Keller sit down for a wide-ranging discussion of his career as a conservative plaintiff’s lawyer, how he thinks about corporate rights and corporate power, and what Citizens United might say about competing First Amendment interests of corporations and human citizens.

In the second part of this interview, Matt and Prof. Kleinfeld discuss the roots of authoritarian trends we should be worried about in the United States and debate how ideological attitudes among few powerful elite have power over our cultural institutions and way of thinking. Featuring: Matt Stoller,  Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld, Professor of L...

In Part 1 of Open Minds with Matt Stoller, we hear about how Matt's formative years shaped his interest in economics and government. Matt tells us about how he thinks about politics in a way that bends categories and how antitrust relates to contemporary problems. Featuring: Matt Stoller,  Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld, Professor of Law, Northwest...

Prof. Randy Barnett joins Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld to discuss how his life experiences have informed his libertarian convictions. Along the way, he has rubbed shoulders with some of the giants in Libertarian political philosophy and made significant contributions to the legal discourse - with over 24,000 citations. Now among the most highly regarded libertarian legal academics, Prof. Barnett conside...

Finally, we turn to the present moment and consider the current challenges to American free speech and culture. How does cancel culture contribute to professional blacklisting at law firms and universities? Professor Volokh tackles this issue and addresses the role of social media companies in restricting speech and participating in canceling. Featuring: Prof. Eugene Volokh,  Gary T. Schwartz Dist...

What are the fundamentals of how free speech law works and what are the outer limits of free speech protection? Is it constitutional to allow voters to wear a Trump hat while casting a ballot? Tune in to hear Professor Volokh's perspective. Featuring: Prof. Eugene Volokh,  Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld, Professor of Law, Northwestern Uni...

What made Professor Volokh the independent and influential thinker he is today? It began with an unusual childhood and education. He discusses how his early years shaped his career path, how he has developed his approach to law and doctrine, and which major justification of free speech most resonates with him. Featuring: Prof. Eugene Volokh,  Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA S...