In this episode, I talk with Alan Dershowitz about the current presidential campaign, the media, and his career.
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Show Notes:
- Dershowitz on his personal interactions with Trump (6:30)
- Stories about Roy Cohn and how he may have influenced Trump (12:00)
- Dershowitz on his personal interactions with Hillary Clinton (16:57)
- Dershowitz discusses the famous students he taught, from Ted Cruz to Samantha Power (30:25)
- On the “repressive” left and its threat to the Democratic Party (35:40)
- Dershowitz defends Julian Assange (43:00)
- How Dershowitz went from an academic failure to youngest tenured Harvard Law professor ever (44:38)
- Dershowitz on the books that shaped him, the historical figure he most admires and his legacy (49:42)
Links Mentioned:
- Connect with Alan Dershowitz:
Ian Robinson September 26, 2016
Great show Jamie. I especially enjoy how Alan is passionate about politics, but not zealous about his stances. It was a pleasure listening to this. Thank you.