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

Limited Government | 2026 National Review Institute Regional Seminars

Constitutionalism
Apr 17, 2026
3:14.26

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

Owens Jumps the Shark and a Tribute to Sen. Graham

Politics
Jul 19, 2026
59:55

John Yoo Explains ‘Radicalism’ of American Independence

Politics
Jun 29, 2026
5:46

John Yoo Breaks Down Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson’s Historic Presidencies

Politics
Jun 29, 2026
5:45

Presidents of the U.S. Now Directly Control the Administrative State

Politics
Jun 30, 2026
4:41

DOJ Cracking Down on Noncitizen Voters

Politics
Jun 25, 2026
6:22

Supreme Court Justices Seek Increased Security Funding Amid Escalating Threats

Constitutionalism
Jul 14, 2026
6:07

The High Court's Very Big Year

Constitutionalism
Jul 11, 2026

The Myth of Birthright Citizenship with Richard A. Epstein

Constitutionalism
May 26, 2026
1:05:45

Former DOJ Official: 'This is a crazy idea'

Constitutionalism
May 11, 2026
3:37

The Rising Influence of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Constitutionalism
May 7, 2026
30:34

Constitutional Experts Expose the Untold Truth Behind Deep Political Division

Pursuit of Happiness
Jun 29, 2026
5:51

AEI’s “America at 250” Summer Series: We Hold These Truths

Pursuit of Happiness
Jun 22, 2026
1:17:40

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
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Past events
The Civitas Collection 250 Book Launch Event
The Civitas Collection 250 Book Launch Event
In-person Event
Jun 24, 2026
Young Washington: Advanced Screening
Young Washington: Advanced Screening
In-person Event
May 27, 2026
Law Talk Podcast: Live Recording
Law Talk Podcast: Live Recording
In-person Event
Apr 16, 2026
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Content

Poverty and Dependency in the United States, 1939–2023

Richard Burkhauser
Economic Dynamism
Jun 3, 2026
Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?

We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.

Richard Samuelson
Politics
Apr 29, 2026
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
California’s Public Sector Unions are Trying to Undo Pension Reform

Jonathan Hartley
Politics
Jul 20, 2026
California is Aging Fast — and Socialism Won’t Make Us Younger

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jul 19, 2026
Natural Right on Horseback

Richard M. Reinsch II
Pursuit of Happiness
Jul 17, 2026
How Socialism Captured the West Coast

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jul 16, 2026
Barrett and Kagan’s Safety Plea Exposes the Left’s War on the Supreme Court

John Yoo
Politics
Jul 15, 2026
Is Gavin Newsom’s White House Dream Fading?

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jul 14, 2026
Missed opportunities: What to Learn from Washington’s AI Task Force

Kevin Frazier
Politics
Jul 13, 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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