The FedSoc Films Podcast

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Mark Strand, a professor of Legislative Affairs at George Washington University and the former president of the Congressional Institute, joined us to discuss how Omnibus bills came to be, the importance the Founding Fathers placed on this congressional responsibility, and what the budget approval process looks like today, as Congressional spending continues to grow.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Omnibus: Who Controls the Power of the Purse? on YouTube.Learn more about Mark Strand here:Learn more about the Congressional Institute here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Andrew Lagrone, a Nebraska native and former state senator, joined us to give an inside look into Nebraska’s nonpartisan state legislature, offering his insights into how this American experiment has resulted not in a modern democratic institution but a “medieval court,” divorced from the will of the people.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Laboratories of Democracy: Nebraska's Unicameral on YouTube.Learn more about Andrew LaGrone here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!​

In this Part 1 episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, John Richter, a partner at the law firm King & Spalding and a former United States Attorney, joined us to break down how the notion of a “right to privacy” has impacted third-party data, how this issue has played out in the courts, and how access to digital data impacts the work of law enforcement. Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the full film Katz on the Internet: Privacy in the Digital Age on YouTube. Learn more about John Richter here: As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers. Visit FedSoc.org to learn more! Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter! ​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Kelly Deere, Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, joined us to discuss how different states and governors utilized – or weaponized – emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the use-cases for when these authoritative actions are deemed necessary.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Pandemic Powers: Wisconsin’s State of Emergency on YouTube.Learn more about Kelly Deere here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!#FedSoc​ #FedSocFilms​ #FedSocFilmsPod​ #FederalistSociety​ #DocumentaryShort​ #Documentary​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Erik Jaffe, a partner at Schaerr Jaffe, joined us for a “radical” discussion on when the government has the power to speak, when they can and cannot use it to persuade, and when in some cases, they enter the realm of propaganda.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film JAWBONED: Miss Information vs. Free Speech on YouTube.Learn more about Erik Jaffe here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Laura Ebke, a Senior Fellow at the Platte Institute and former Nebraska state Senator, joined us to explore the unique political structure of the Nebraska state legislature, the future and longevity of this American experiment, and her experience navigating this one-of-a-kind political environment during her time as Senator.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Laboratories of Democracy: Nebraska's Unicameral on YouTube.Learn more about Laura Ebke here:Learn more about the Platte Institute here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!#FedSoc​ #FedSocFilms​ #FedSocFilmsPod​ #FederalistSociety​ #DocumentaryShort​ #Documentary​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Amy Peikoff, Chief Policy Officer at BitChute, joined us to discuss the biggest questions surrounding the concept of a “right to privacy” and possible solutions as it relates to the Third Party Doctrine.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Katz on the Internet: Privacy in the Digital Age on YouTube.Learn more about Amy Peikoff here:Read Amy Peikoff’s article on “Of Third-Party Bathwater: How to Throw Out the Third-Party Doctrine While Preserving Government's Ability to Use Secret Agents” here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!#FedSoc​ #FedSocFilms​ #FedSocFilmsPod​ #FederalistSociety​ #DocumentaryShort​ #Documentary​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Mark Strand, a professor of Legislative Affairs at George Washington University and the former president of the Congressional Institute, joined us to discuss his perspective on how well the Omnibus process works, some possible alternatives to improve the budget approval process, and what this core function of Congress could look like in the next 20 years.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Omnibus: Who Controls the Power of the Purse? on YouTube.Learn more about Mark Strand here:Learn more about the Congressional Institute here:As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.Visit FedSoc.org to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!#FedSoc​ #FedSocFilms​ #FedSocFilmsPod​ #FederalistSociety​ #DocumentaryShort​ #Documentary

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Philip Wallach, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined us to discuss America’s declining trust in Congress and analyze the current budget approval process, the incentive structures to change it, and how a new House speaker might affect this process.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Omnibus: Who Controls the Power of the Purse? on YouTube.Learn more about Philip Wallach hereLearn more about the American Enterprise Institute hereFollow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!#FedSoc​ #FedSocFilms​ #FedSocFilmsPod​ #FederalistSociety​ #DocumentaryShort​ #Documentary​

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Rick Esenberg, Founder & President of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty joined us to discuss the legal questions facing Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film Pandemic Powers: Wisconsin’s State of Emergency on YouTube.Learn more about Rick Esenberg hereLearn more about the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty here Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!​