Level 4
Joe and I discuss the last of our topics: the judicial use of deference and scrutiny to assess legislative actions.
The Interpretation Debate
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.
Courts and Precedent
I talk with Lori Ringhand about courts, precedent, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Regulatory Takings
Joe and I discuss the the regulatory takings doctrine as created in Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon and debated in Pennel v. City of San Jose.
Distributive Justice
Joe and I discuss the reading on distributive justice. (The readings on regulatory takings for Thursday's class are discussed in the next episode.)
Collective Action and Human Behavior
Joe and I discuss the readings on tragedies of the commons, prisoners' dilemmas, and behavioral law and economics. (This is the only podcast episode this week.)
Law and Economics (and cases)
Joe and I discuss the reading on law and economics and the set of cases that follow it. (This is the only podcast episode this week.)
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!
Here's my introduction to the course - and a little of what to expect. The episode for the first class's reading is next.