Show Notes
Sarah Isgur and David French explain a case in which an Alaskan charter plane was seized over a six-pack of beer and discuss Title IX due-process rights on college campuses.
Sarah and David are then joined by Harvard Law professor Richard Re to break down his column arguing that Chief Justice John Roberts is moderating from the front.
The Agenda:
—Alaskan charter plane seized over a six-pack
—Title IX and due process
—Antisemitism and Title VI
—Is Chief Justice Roberts moderating from the front?
—Alexander Bickel and passive virtues
—The left and court-packing
Show notes:
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