Liberty Under Law

by The Robert H. Jackson Center

A podcast of the Robert H. Jackson Center that explores contemporary issues of equality, fairness, and justice with a Jacksonian lens through in-depth conversations with experts, academics, innovators, and those doing the boots-on-the-ground work. Liberty under Law also addresses important historic events in the life and legacy of Robert H. Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor at Nuremberg. Hosted by Kr... Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • S02 E06 - The Living Legacy of Plessy v. Ferguson - From Versus to And

    S02 E06 - The Living Legacy of Plessy v. Ferguson - From Versus to And

    For our 2022 Constitution Day commemoration, the Robert H. Jackson Center hosted Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson to share how they have come together to advance justice. Keith and Phoebe are the descendants of the named parties i...

    01:28:41
  • S02 E05 - The Price of Free Speech

    S02 E05 - The Price of Free Speech

    Professor Erica Goldberg joins Kristan to discuss free speech and the First Amendment, whether society's understanding of these rights have changed, the role truth (or knowingly making false statements) should play, and limits or ...

    01:00:36
  • S02 E04 - The Importance of Diversity in the Judiciary

    S02 E04 - The Importance of Diversity in the Judiciary

    Dr. Katelyn Stauffer and Dr. Alex Badas join Kristan to discuss the importance of diversity in the judiciary, including how it impacts public perception of decisions and nominees.Dr. Stauffer is an Assistant professor in the depar...

    01:03:22
  • S02 E03 - Paths to Justice for Russian War Crimes Against Ukraine

    S02 E03 - Paths to Justice for Russian War Crimes Against Ukraine

    David Crane joins Kristan to discuss the international humanitarian law implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine including the laws governing armed conflict and the possible paths to hold Russia's leadership accountable and pr...

    55:03
  • S02 E02 - Truth About Voting Rights

    S02 E02 - Truth About Voting Rights

    Atiba Ellis joins Kristan to discuss voting rights laws, with a focus on how propaganda impacts trust in the system, and the roles politicians and voters need to play. Atiba Ellis is a professor of law at the Marquette University...

    57:38