The Separation of Powers

Director of the Separation of Powers Institute Professor Chad Squitieri conducts interviews with legal scholars that examine the federal constitutional structure, with an emphasis on a historical understanding of the role of divided power in the preservation of “justice,” the “general welfare,” and “the blessings of liberty.” To learn more check out www.spi.law.edu

Episodes

7 days ago

47 min

Prof. Squitieri discusses Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and the court-congress relationship, with Professor Abbe Gluck.
Learn more about SPI:https://spi.law.edu.
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

7 days ago

47 min

Fire the Canons?

Sep 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026

1 hr 57 sec

Professor Squitieri discusses substantive canons of interpretation (including whether they exist!) with Professor Charles Capps. 
 
Learn more about SPI:https://spi.law.edu.
 
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Sep 14, 2026

1 hr 57 sec

Aug 17, 2026

1 hr 12 min

Professor Squitieri discusses Skidmore v. Swift & Co., including its status after Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, with Professor Kristin Hickman.
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu.
 
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Aug 17, 2026

1 hr 12 min

May 11, 2026

58 min


Professor Squitieri discusses his forthcoming article, "Congress in the Mouth of a Lawyer," on the Gray Matters Podcast.  A link to the article can be found at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6540038
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

May 11, 2026

58 min

Apr 13, 2026

56 min

Professor Squitieri discusses Professor Tara Leigh Grove's new paper, which considers the Supreme Court's power to impose methods of interpretation.
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Apr 13, 2026

56 min

Mar 20, 2026

52 min

Professor Squitieri discusses the writ of habeas corpus with Professor William Kamin and Professor J. Joel Alicea while the three were traveling in California.
 
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Mar 20, 2026

52 min

Facial Challenges

Feb 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

57 min

Professor Squitieri discusses Professor Natalie Swenson's new article, "Facial Remedies and Facial Reasons."
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode
Watch the conversation with Prof. Kevin Walsh and Justice Barrett (discussed in this episode around the 38 minute mark) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJUHuu2aoP4

Feb 27, 2026

57 min

Jan 21, 2026

56 min

Prof. Squitieri discusses a new paper on the emergency docket authored by lawyer Tyler Dobbs (Tyler joins this episode in his personal capacity, and not on behalf of his employer or clients).
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Jan 21, 2026

56 min

Dec 8, 2025

50 min

Professor Squitieri discusses a distinction between Congress and administrative agencies with Elias Neibart, who has a draft paper on the topic.
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode

Dec 8, 2025

50 min

Nov 3, 2025

45 min


Professor Squitieri discusses formalist and functionalist understanding of the law-fact distinction with Notre Dame Law Professor Haley N. Proctor
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.
 

Nov 3, 2025

45 min

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