The Separation of Powers https://separationofpowers.podbean.com 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 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Government 1440 episodic Separation of Powers Institute Separation of Powers Institute No false https://feed.podbean.com/separationofpowers/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20382418/SPI_LOGO_2000x2000px.jpg The Separation of Powers https://separationofpowers.podbean.com 144 144 Skidmore After Loper Bright Skidmore After Loper Bright https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/skidmore-after-loper-bright/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/skidmore-after-loper-bright/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/d1492aaa-b75d-3548-bc08-c18f4517e582 Professor Squitieri discusses Skidmore v. Swift & Co., including its status after Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, with Professor Kristin Hickman.

 

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]]> 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.

 

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]]> Separation of Powers Institute false No 4322 2 1 full The President's Role in the Lawmaking Process The President's Role in the Lawmaking Process https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-presidents-role-in-the-lawmaking-process/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-presidents-role-in-the-lawmaking-process/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:03 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/68fd3edc-f879-3bec-b32c-ced91af511fe
  • 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
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  • 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
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    • ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3510 13 full     Imposing Methods of Interpretation Imposing Methods of Interpretation https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/imposing-methods-of-interpretation/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/imposing-methods-of-interpretation/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:05:47 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/0844b4db-c554-3921-992e-2df2d61840d5 Professor Squitieri discusses Professor Tara Leigh Grove's new paper, which considers the Supreme Court's power to impose methods of interpretation.

     

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    ]]>     Professor Squitieri discusses Professor Tara Leigh Grove's new paper, which considers the Supreme Court's power to impose methods of interpretation.

     

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    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3406 1 12 full     Habeas Corpus - California Edition Habeas Corpus - California Edition https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/habeas-corpus-california-edition/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/habeas-corpus-california-edition/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:28:03 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/f4d08132-f303-3cde-9bfc-44ddcb6f724c Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/

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    ]]>     Learn more about SPI: https://spi.law.edu/

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    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3144 1 11 full     Facial Challenges Facial Challenges https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/facial-challenges/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/facial-challenges/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:09:34 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/958a33ac-a9b7-30f4-8bb4-bd0a48c0fcb8
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  • 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
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  • 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
    • ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3422 1 10 full     The Emergency Docket The Emergency Docket https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-emergency-docket/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-emergency-docket/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:28:56 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/12d216be-64f6-3019-abd1-f2effb32a130  

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    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3382 9 full     Legislative Explanations Legislative Explanations https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/legislative-explanations/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/legislative-explanations/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:36:42 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/b1844a9c-0b5e-32f0-9be0-b5ea071e13fc Professor Squitieri discusses a distinction between Congress and administrative agencies with Elias Neibart, who has a draft paper on the topic.

     

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    ]]>     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/

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    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3013 8 full     The Law-Fact Distinction The Law-Fact Distinction https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-law-fact-distinction/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-law-fact-distinction/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:07:26 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/2bef09a8-79b6-3c53-880a-49b0198fac97 Professor Squitieri discusses formalist and functionalist understanding of the law-fact distinction with Notre Dame Law Professor Haley N. Proctor

     

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     ]]>     Professor Squitieri discusses formalist and functionalist understanding of the law-fact distinction with Notre Dame Law Professor Haley N. Proctor

     

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     ]]>     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 Separation of Powers Institute false No 2726 1 7 full     The President's Tariff Authority The President's Tariff Authority https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-presidents-tariff-authority/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-presidents-tariff-authority/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:43:49 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/7a12c22f-d65d-391c-9b87-e1cc57eabb2a 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

     

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    ]]>     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

     

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    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3873 6 full     Congress and the Administrative State Congress and the Administrative State https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/congress-and-the-administrative-state/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/congress-and-the-administrative-state/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:32:38 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/155ccff0-40c0-3c53-8304-5086d78f18f3 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.

    ]]>     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.

    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 163920 1 5 full     Administrative Remedies Administrative Remedies https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/administrative-remedies/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/administrative-remedies/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 07:20:25 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/14b86d88-889f-30f4-a49b-70b565ff9fc9 In this episode, Professor Squitieri talks with Eli Nachmany of Covington & Burling LLP.

     

    Guest:  Eli Nachmany, Covington & Burling LLP

     

    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.]]>     In this episode, Professor Squitieri talks with Eli Nachmany of Covington & Burling LLP.

     

    Guest: 
    Eli Nachmany, Covington & Burling LLP

     

    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.]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 3752 1 4 full     The Role of States in Administrative Law The Role of States in Administrative Law https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-states-in-administrative-law/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-states-in-administrative-law/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:19:41 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/1eead7d8-9610-325f-9675-3d72a0b625b6 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.

    ]]>     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.

    ]]>     Separation of Powers Institute false No 198797 1 3 full     Humphrey’s Executor in the Lower Courts Humphrey’s Executor in the Lower Courts https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/humphrey-s-executor-in-the-lower-courts/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/humphrey-s-executor-in-the-lower-courts/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:39:12 -0500 separationofpowers.podbean.com/ecdfc5cc-4a41-3bfe-b6bb-3e120f1e441b 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 LLP Jason Hilborn, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

     

    Link to brief discussed: https://www.law.edu/_media/2025/SquitieriAmicusBriefFTCvWalmartasfiled.pdf

     

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     ]]>     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 LLP
    Jason Hilborn, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

     

    Link to brief discussed:
    https://www.law.edu/_media/2025/SquitieriAmicusBriefFTCvWalmartasfiled.pdf

     

    Learn more about SPI:
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     ]]>     Professor Squitieri speaks with Evan Ezray and Jason Hillborn, two law partners at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, about their experience and the status of Humphrey’s Executor in the lower federal courts. Separation of Powers Institute false No 99376 1 2 full     Reviewing Administrative Inaction Reviewing Administrative Inaction https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/reviewing-administrative-inaction/ https://separationofpowers.podbean.com/e/reviewing-administrative-inaction/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:52:43 -0500 amykap.podbean.com/e47c7dd8-a003-3726-b3b9-280a549ca7e5 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."

    ]]>     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."

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