The Megyn Kelly Show Alan Dershowitz on SCOTUS, Epstein, and OJ | Ep. 10
Oct 14, 2020
Alan Dershowitz, a renowned American lawyer and Harvard professor, joins to discuss pivotal topics like the contentious confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett and their implications for the Supreme Court. He shares insights on the ethical dilemmas lawyers face while defending high-profile clients such as O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. The episode also tackles the chilling effects of cancel culture on free speech in academia and critiques partisan politics in judicial nominations. Plus, Dershowitz reveals intriguing details surrounding Epstein's controversial death.
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Court Packing Controversy
- 'Court packing' is controversial and could damage the Supreme Court's credibility.
- It involves eliminating the filibuster and adding justices to shift the court's political balance.
Dershowitz and the Left
- Dershowitz, a lifelong Democrat, faced backlash for defending some of Trump's positions.
- He lost friends and relationships due to his constitutional stance, even though he personally disagreed with Trump.
University Indoctrination
- Dershowitz criticizes universities for prioritizing superficial diversity over intellectual diversity.
- He emphasizes teaching students how to think, not what to think, and challenging their preconceived notions.
