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

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

Oct 7, 2025

1 hr 4 min

Professor Squitieri debates the merits of upcoming tariff litigation with John J. Vecchione of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, at an event hosted by the Georgetown Law Federalist Society.
 
Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/
 
A note from the Georgetown Law Federalist Society: The Georgetown Law Federalist Society's Daniel Webster Debate Series covers a broad array of legal topics throughout the year to encourage nuanced civil discourse and the pursuit of truth. Named after Daniel Webster, "The Great Expounder and Defender of the Constitution," these debates bring distinguished judges, scholars, and practitioners to Georgetown Law every other Wednesday night. Each debate is live streamed by the Georgetown Law Federalist Society on its YouTube page. The chapter is also active on Instagram. Inquiries about the debate series or the chapter can be directed to GULCFedSoc@gmail.com
 
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.

Oct 7, 2025

1 hr 4 min

Sep 2, 2025

45 hr 32 min

Professor Squitieri speaks with Beau J. Baumann, a PhD candidate at Yale Law School, about a new paper and Congress's relationship to administrative agencies.
 
Guest: 
Beau J. Baumann, Ph.D. Candidate, Yale Law School 
 
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 2, 2025

45 hr 32 min

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