Videos

Watch recordings of past public lectures and other events hosted by Civitas.

18% Poverty Rate in the World's 4th Largest Economy | Joel Kotkin

Economic Dynamism
Jan 27, 2026
19:46

Legal expert explains why Supreme Court is holding back on Trump tariffs

Constitutionalism
Jan 21, 2026
3:52

Michael Toth | A Coast-to-Coast Railroad for America

Economic Dynamism
Jan 9, 2026
7:11

Robert George and Cornel West - Truth Matters, A Book Talk

Pursuit of Happiness
Sep 26, 2025
1:33:03

Why Postliberalism Is Gaining Ground: Phillip Muñoz on America’s Founding Values

Constitutionalism
Aug 7, 2025
1:23:20

Why the Damage to Fed Independence May Have Already Been Done

Economic Dynamism
Jul 24, 2025
27:43

Arthur Brooks on the Secret to a Fulfilling Life

Pursuit of Happiness
Jul 7, 2025
1:10:28

Arthur Herman on Mobility, Markets, and Natural Law

Economic Dynamism
Apr 29, 2025
45:04

Yuval Levin on How the Constitution Unified our Nation – and Could Again

Constitutionalism
Mar 27, 2025
1:08:53

WSJ: The Legal Theory Behind Trump’s Plan to Consolidate Power

Constitutionalism
Mar 11, 2025
7:01

Populism Unpacked: Voices from the Heartland

Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 4, 2025
40:16

Lord Andrew Roberts on Winston Churchill and the US-UK Special Relationship, Then and Now

Politics
Sep 26, 2024
59:44

Justin Dyer on Civic Education: Live at AEI's Future of the American University Conference

Politics
May 14, 2024
19:09

Edward Glaeser on Dynamism and Stagnation

Economic Dynamism
May 8, 2024
1:04:19

Dynamism & Its Enemies: 2024 Austin Symposium Recap

Economic Dynamism
May 8, 2024
1:31

Arthur C. Brooks on The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Live at The Texas Tribune

Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 29, 2024
1:06:07

Does America Have a Balance of Power Problem?

Constitutionalism
53:57

Is Scientific Progress Best Achieved Through Publicly Funded Research Initiatives?

Economic Dynamism
Feb 19, 2026
1:33:52

18% Poverty Rate in the World's 4th Largest Economy | Joel Kotkin

Economic Dynamism
Jan 27, 2026
19:46

Michael Toth | A Coast-to-Coast Railroad for America

Economic Dynamism
Jan 9, 2026
7:11

Neo-Feudalism: Tech Oligarchs and the Secular "Clerisy"

Economic Dynamism
Oct 20, 2025
1:03

Unlocking Housing Supply: Market-Driven Solutions for Growing Communities

Economic Dynamism
Sep 30, 2025
2:16:09

‘NO RIGHT to block passage’: John Yoo on Strait of Hormuz Dispute

Politics
Apr 10, 2026
4:43

John Yoo on DOJ fraud division and political weaponization

Politics
Apr 7, 2026
6:55

DHS Shutdown Enters Day 41 as TSA Agents Pushed to Financial Breaking Point

Politics
Mar 26, 2026
8:19

Does AI Require Expanded Federal Regulation to Safeguard the Public Interest?

Politics
Mar 16, 2026
55:36

US citizen takes over Mexican drug cartel, sparking legal debate

Politics
Mar 20, 2026
4:02

Laying down the law on birthright citizenship

Constitutionalism
Apr 26, 2026
06:59

Supreme Court interested in 'original' meaning of 14th Amendment

Constitutionalism
Apr 1, 2026
4:59

UChicago Prof. Richard Epstein Weighs in on the Supreme Court’s Decision Regarding Trump’s Tariffs

Constitutionalism
Feb 23, 2026
22:50

Federal law under the Constitution is always 'supreme'

Constitutionalism
Jan 27, 2026
5:38

Supreme Court to hear cases involving trans athletes

Constitutionalism
Jan 10, 2026
3:55

Robert George and Cornel West - Truth Matters, A Book Talk

Pursuit of Happiness
Sep 26, 2025
1:33:03

Arthur Brooks on the Secret to a Fulfilling Life

Pursuit of Happiness
Jul 7, 2025
1:10:28

Populism Unpacked: Voices from the Heartland

Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 4, 2025
40:16

Arthur C. Brooks on The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Live at The Texas Tribune

Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 29, 2024
1:06:07

Melissa Kearney on Two-Parent Privilege and Social Mobility

Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 18, 2024
1:19:06
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Past events
Disputed Question: Is the American Presidency a Constitutional Dictatorship?
Disputed Question: Is the American Presidency a Constitutional Dictatorship?
In-person Event
Apr 7, 2026
America 250: Liberty, Law, and the Pursuit of Happiness
America 250: Liberty, Law, and the Pursuit of Happiness
In-person Event
Apr 2, 2026
Aristotle on the Initiation of Self-Movement and Action
Aristotle on the Initiation of Self-Movement and Action
In-person Event
Mar 30, 2026
Civitas
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Content

The Price of Stagnation: Britain’s Retreat from Dynamism

We face a basic issue: we do not let cities or communities grow or die.

Robert Colvile
Economic Dynamism
Mar 25, 2026
London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Preserving London's creative dynamism will require humility from policymakers and a commitment to keeping the city liveable.

Munira Mirza
Economic Dynamism
Mar 10, 2026
Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026
National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.

Politics
Feb 19, 2026
Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Technological change is undoubtedly raising profound metaphysical questions, and thinking clearly about them may be more consequential than ever.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026
The War on Disruption

The only way we can challenge stagnation is by attacking the underlying narratives. What today’s societies need is a celebration of messiness.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026
Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Governments often regulate AI’s risks without measuring its rewards—AI Opportunity Zones would flip the script by granting public institutions open access to advanced systems in exchange for transparent, real-world testing that proves their value on society’s toughest challenges.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026
Antisemitism and the American Right

The future of the American experiment is at stake.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein
Politics
Apr 14, 2026
Trump Refights the “War” That Congress and the Burger Court “Waged” Against President Nixon’s Tapes

Tensions between the legislative and executive departments persist regardless of which political party is in power.

Josh Blackman
Constitutionalism
Apr 14, 2026
The Partisan Tax Divide Cuts Deeper Than You Think

Long-term stability demands that states prioritize core government functions, impose fiscal discipline, and reduce dependence on federal transfers.

Thomas Savidge
Economic Dynamism
Apr 13, 2026
The NHS Has a Women Problem

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 12, 2026
America is the new Rome

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 11, 2026
California’s Aging Population Will Cripple the State Economy

Joel Kotkin
Economic Dynamism
Apr 10, 2026
Is America Good Enough for Wendell Berry?

Genuine traditions and stories can prevent their inheritors from recklessly chasing the future simply because it’s the next thing.

Brian Smith
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 10, 2026

The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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Law Talk

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Peter Robinson Unbridled - A Civitas Institute Podcast

Peter Robinson Unbridled

A new show and podcast bringing the energy of Austin to wide-ranging conversations on politics, economics, education, and culture.

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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