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Stephen Breyer, inconsequential consequentialist justice
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Jan 31, 2022
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This week Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Dan Hugger discuss the retirement of Stephen Breyer from the Supreme Court. Will he have an enduring legacy, or will he be largely forgotten? How should we evaluate his jurisprudence? He is often thought of as a moderate liberal but was frequently deferential to state power. Can we expect any fireworks from the confirmation hearing of his successor, or will it be a far duller affair compared to those of Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett? Then the Acton gang discuss what action the Federal Reserve is likely to take to combat inflation. How much of a shock to the economic system would an increase in interest rates be, and what’s the likely political fallout? Finally, they consider Eric’s recent Detroit News op-ed, arguing for COVID-19 risk assessment and decision making to be made on a personal and family level. How long can “COVID Zero” approaches endure? And how much longer will we continue masking kids in schools?
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Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court, paving way for Biden appointment | NBC News
Justice Breyer’s Retirement May Not Be All Bad News for Conservatives | National Review
Fed likely to hike rates in March as Powell vows sustained inflation fight | Reuters
Fed seen as hiking interest rates seven times in 2022, or once at every meeting, BofA says | MarketWatch
It’s time individuals, not the government, make choices about COVID-19 risk | Eric Kohn, Acton Institute
Maryland county school CEO suggests students will be required to wear masks until 'COVID no longer exists’ | Fox News
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Business Matters 2022 — 50% off registration with promo code PODCASTBM22
Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court, paving way for Biden appointment | NBC News
Justice Breyer’s Retirement May Not Be All Bad News for Conservatives | National Review
Fed likely to hike rates in March as Powell vows sustained inflation fight | Reuters
Fed seen as hiking interest rates seven times in 2022, or once at every meeting, BofA says | MarketWatch
It’s time individuals, not the government, make choices about COVID-19 risk | Eric Kohn, Acton Institute
Maryland county school CEO suggests students will be required to wear masks until 'COVID no longer exists’ | Fox News
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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