Deference and Scrutiny
Joe and I discuss the last of our topics: the judicial use of deference and scrutiny to assess legislative actions.
Interpretation
Joe and I discuss statutory and other kinds of interpretation, including the distinction between textualism, intentionalism, and purposivism. No vehicles in the park! Is a burrito a sandwich? And more!
The Administrative State
Joe and I discuss the readings on the Executive Branch, administrative agencies, and Chevron deference.
Takings Cases
Joe and I discuss regulatory takings law and the case of Pennsylvania Coal and Pennell.
Distributive Justice
Joe and I discuss the reading on distributive justice. We discuss the takings cases in the next episode.
Collective Action and Behavior
Joe and I discuss the readings on tragedies of the commons, prisoners' dilemmas, and behavioral law and economics.
Law and Economics (and cases)
Joe and I discuss the reading on law and economics and the set of cases that follow it.
Furman v. Georgia
Joe and I discuss the Supreme Court's 1972 opinion, Furman v. Georgia, striking down Georgia's death penalty. Mostly, though, we talk about the issues behind and surrounding the opinion, preparing us for class discussion on the case itself.
What Is Good?
Joe and I discuss the readings on utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
Lee v. Weisman
Joe and I discuss a key school prayer case, Lee v. Weisman.
The Law, Legal Systems, and Legal Argument
Joe and I discuss the reading on legal argument, legal systems, and rules and standards.
Marbury v. Madison
Joe and I discuss the foundational U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison.
An Overview of the U.S. Legal System
Joe and I discuss the first reading. Links:
Welcome to the Course!
Hi! In this first recording, I say hello and talk a little about what you can expect.