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Judging Freedom

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Judging Freedom — Hosted by Judge Andrew Napolitano


Welcome to Judging Freedom, where truth, liberty, and constitutional integrity take center stage. Judge Andrew Napolitano — former New Jersey Superior Court judge, legal scholar, and long-time champion of civil liberties — delivers fearless analysis on law, politics, war, and government power.


Through in-depth interviews with leading thinkers, journalists, and whistleblowers, Judge Napolitano cuts through media narratives to expose government overreach, challenge conventional wisdom, and defend the principles of freedom enshrined in the Constitution.


Subscribe to hear unfiltered conversations about justice, civil rights, foreign policy, and the moral challenges facing America and the world today.


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Episodes

The Divided States of America | A Conversation with Jeff Deist & Tom Woods

Mises Institute President, Jeff Deist, and Tom Woods, author and host of the Tom Woods podcast, join Judge Napolitano to go in-depth on the state of America today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 13, 202221 minEp. 24

Department of Justice establishing new unit focused on domestic terrorism

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a unit dedicated specifically to domestic terrorism, the department's top national security official told lawmakers Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 12, 20225 minEp. 22

Cronyism: Liberty vs Power in America

Patrick Newman joins Judge Napolitano to discuss his latest book. Cronyism: Liberty vs Power in America, shows the neglected side of history the mainstream consensus doesn't want you to know: how politicians routinely dipped their hand in the public trough to benefit themselves and their supporters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 12, 202212 minEp. 36

The roadmap for the nuclear disarmament

Karen Kwiatkowski joins Judge Napolitano to discuss her latest piece 'A Modest Proposal'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 11, 202220 minEp. 34

New Jersey Governor attempts another power grab

Gov. Phil Murphy asserted that he must extend his emergency Covid powers, but New Jersey's senate said otherwise. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 11, 20226 minEp. 18

Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes

A group of Chicago parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) after teachers refused to return to in-person instruction due to COVID-19 concerns and school officials canceled classes entirely. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 10, 20223 min

Supreme Court Justices are under fire for COVID-19 misinformation

How critical should we be about SCOTUS misinformation? Judge Napolitano details the recent headlines surrounding the Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 10, 20226 minEp. 26

FDA Cannot Have Until 2076 to Disclose Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Data

A U.S. federal judge in Texas has denied attempts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conceal data on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The judicial rule overturned the regulatory agency’s plan to withhold data for up to 55 years. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 10, 20225 minEp. 12

Navy boots first sailors from service for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Sailors have been booted from the Navy for refusing the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 07, 20224 minEp. 23

The Terrifying Lessons of COVID-19

Judge Napolitano breaks down the many terrifying lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us. Detailing the loss of liberty, and rising government control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 06, 20227 minEp. 25

Ghislaine Maxwell Lawyers Request New Trial After Juror Interviews

Lawyers representing convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge Wednesday to grant the British socialite a new trial after a juror told media outlets that sharing his experiences as a sexual-abuse victim influenced deliberations. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 06, 20225 min

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Navy SEALs who refused COVID vaccine

Judge Napolitano breaks down how a Texas federal judge has barred the Defense Department from penalizing 35 Navy SEALs who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 20223 minEp. 12

Johns Hopkins professor slams elite colleges for 'anti-scientific' COVID policies

Judge Napolitano details how a Johns Hopkins University medical professor slammed America's elite universities - including those in the Ivy League - for 'anti-scientific and cruel' COVID policies that ignore how little risk the virus actually poses to college students. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 05, 20225 minEp. 20

Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of defrauding Theranos investors

Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty of defrauding Theranos investors, and now faces 20 years in prison. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 04, 20224 minEp. 28

Purdue Pharma’s Sackler Family Opioid Deal in Jeopardy

The OxyContin maker’s chapter 11 reorganization plan hinges on legal questions that will determine owner Sackler family’s future liabilities for their role in the opioid epidemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20222 min

Will Ghislaine Maxwell reveal names in Epstein's child sex network?

Ghislaine Maxwell will not reveal the names of other people involved in Jeffrey Epstein's child sex trafficking network, her brother has said. But Judge Napolitano explains why that's not going to be the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20223 minEp. 26

NYC will consider race when distributing COVID treatments

Judge Napolitano breaks down how New York City will take a patient’s race into account when distributing potentially life-saving COVID treatments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20223 minEp. 22

New York A.G. Seeks to Question Trump Children in Fraud Inquiry

Judge Napolitano details how Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have been subpoenaed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 03, 20224 minEp. 28

Jury finds former officer Kim Potter guilty in Daunte Wright's death

Police officer Kim Potter has been found guilty on all counts in the shooting death of Daunte Wright, who she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her taser. #KimPotter #DaunteWright #PotterVerdict See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 23, 20217 min

Answering viewer questions: Can you sue vaccine manufacturers?

Judge Napolitano answers viewer questions; revealing whether you can or can't sue vaccine manufactures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 22, 20215 minEp. 22

Criminals have stolen nearly $100 billion in Covid relief funds

Judge Napolitano details how the Secret Service revealed nearly $100 billion in Covid relief funds have been stolen by criminals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 22, 20212 minEp. 23

Truck Driver's 110-year sentence for deadly crash

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos killed four people when the brakes on his big rig failed, causing him to crash into stopped traffic in 2019. State law mandated consecutive terms. Judge Napolitano breaks it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 22, 20213 minEp. 31

Peter Schiff reveals the truth about inflation

Legendary economist, Peter Schiff, joins Judge Napolitano to detail the truth about inflation, the Federal Reserve, and the state of our economy today. #Economy #PeterSchiff #Inflation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 21, 202120 minEp. 33

Texas law allows armed citizens to arrest illegal immigrants

Judge Napolitano details a new Texas law that allows armed citizens to arrest illegal immigrants for trespassing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 20, 20213 min

Roger Stone discusses his appearance before the January 6th committee

The one and only Roger Stone joins Judge Napolitano to discuss his appearance before the January 6th committee. Revealing why he plead the fifth amendment. #RogerStone #JudgeNapolitano See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 20, 202119 minEp. 23
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