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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

Palisades Fire Arson Trial Begins as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Rage, Motive

Politics
Jun 10, 2026
7:46

Fascism on the March? with Joel Kotkin

Politics
Jun 8, 2026

Minnesota Fraud Mastermind to Face Sentencing for $250 Million Scheme

Politics
May 19, 2026
13:15

"Get Real" With RCP's David Desrosiers: Voting Rights Act, New Affordability Agenda & Tax the Rich

Politics
May 11, 2026
59:54

May Day Protests Take Place Across the U.S.

Politics
May 1, 2026
10:47

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

Supreme Court Ruling Intensifies Nationwide Redistricting and Gerrymandering Battle

Constitutionalism
Apr 30, 2026
4:05

The Supreme Court is Returning the Law Back to the Original Vision

Constitutionalism
Apr 30, 2026
4:00

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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Young Washington: Advanced Screening
Young Washington: Advanced Screening
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May 27, 2026
Law Talk Podcast: Live Recording
Law Talk Podcast: Live Recording
In-person Event
Apr 16, 2026
Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law
Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law
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
The Myth of Europe’s ‘Fascist’ Revival

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jun 11, 2026
Gordon S. Wood's American Revolution

Widely acknowledged as the pre-eminent historian of the American Founding in our time, Wood was virtually without peer within academic American history today.

Steven Hayward
Pursuit of Happiness
Jun 11, 2026
Gordon Wood Told the Truth About America

Gordon Wood showed us that a great historian could also be a regular guy.

Wilfred McClay
Pursuit of Happiness
Jun 11, 2026
“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

By promoting class hatred, suppressing private initiative, and seeking enhanced control of our lives, today’s democratic socialists undermine patriotism and individual initiative—two qualities that have long distinguished the United States from other major nations.

David Lewis Schaefer
Politics
Jun 10, 2026
The Fifth Circuit’s Chance to Expose the Inflation Reduction Act’s Unconstitutionality

Despite the mounting evidence of harm, the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program remains law — and the Justice Department continues to defend it in federal court.

Jeff Stier
Constitutionalism
Jun 10, 2026
A Tech Republic, If You Can Keep It

Before destroying the sources of American technological dominance, perhaps we should consider what would happen if the U.S. finds itself envying technological advances happening elsewhere

James Hartley
Economic Dynamism
Jun 9, 2026
America Doesn’t Need to Fear the “Thucydides Trap”

While American leaders can learn much from the ancient Peloponnesian War, the lessons run counter to Xi Jinping’s purposes.

John Yoo
Politics
Jun 9, 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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