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
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May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Professor Squitieri talks with Eli Nachmany of Covington & Burling LLP.
Guest: Eli Nachmany, Covington & Burling LLP
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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 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
55 hr 13 min
This episode features the audio of SPI's first event of 2025, "The Role of States in Administrative Law."
Guests:
Aaron Nielson (Solicitor General, Texas)Josh Divine (Solicitor General, Missouri)Ben Aquiñaga (Solicitor General, Louisiana)moderated by SPI Director Prof. Chad Squitieri
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 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
27 hr 36 min
Professor Squitieri speaks with Evan Ezray and Jason Hilborn, two law partners at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, about their experience and the status of Humphrey’s Executor in the lower federal courts.
Guests:
Evan Ezray, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLPJason Hilborn, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Link to brief discussed:https://www.law.edu/_media/2025/SquitieriAmicusBriefFTCvWalmartasfiled.pdf
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 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
53 hr 52 min
In this inaugural episode of the Separation of Powers podcast, Professor Chad Squitieri interviews Professor Natalie Schmidt about her article "Chaney Step Zero: Judicial Review of FEC Deadlock Dismissals."