Constitutional Law Audio

The Freedom Foundation's Theodore L. Stiles Center for Liberty advances the rule of law and a legal climate where individuals can exercise their fundamental liberties and government is limited to its proper role.

We seek to defend individuals against government encroachments upon their rights; unite lawyers who believe that the purpose of the law is to protect liberty; promote a judiciary that embraces its obligation to interpret the constitution; and expand the public's understanding of the rule of law.

We accomplish these goals through public interest litigation, filing amicus curiae briefs in state and federal courts, hosting events on significant legal issues, and publishing resources about the state constitution and the state courts.

March 28, 2012

Wrap-up: Obamacare Arguments

The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, this week. Freedom Foundation’s General Counsel Michael Reitz and Vice President of Policy Trent England talked with NFIB Washington’s Director Patrick Conner to review the arguments and discuss the predictions

February 16, 2012

OG Pod: State Pays Millions for Public Records Violations

Mike Reitz and Greg Overstreet discuss KING 5's recent report that the state has paid $4.8 million over five years for public records violations.

January 26, 2012

Interview with Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders recently joined us on the Supreme Court of Washington Podcast to discuss his time on the state Supreme Court.

December 07, 2011

OG Pod: The Distiguished Career of Retiring Justice Gerry Alexander

Justice Gerry Alexander is stepping down after 17 years at the Supreme Court.

October 19, 2011

OG Pod: Secrecy Concerns Over Tribal Gas Tax Rebates

Mike Reitz and Greg Overstreet discuss concerns that that the state is handed over tens of millions of dollars to tribes without adequate transparency or oversight.

October 17, 2011

We're taking the Governor, the DOT, and city bureaucrats to court--this week on RFW

We were missing the smooth voice of co-host Blake Knoblauch, but we soldiered on with three lawsuits, two special guests, and an initiative guide in a pear tree.

October 06, 2011

ObamaCare, occupiers, and citizen heroes--this week on Radio Free Washington

Property Rights Director Scott Roberts tells us about two Washingtonians who turned the tables on government, including a victory in Spokane Valley and an ongoing fight in Thurston County. Before that, Blake and I parse the meaning of the Occupy Wall Street protests, which are fast becoming the Occupy This, That, and Wherever protests. And I admit to my own participation in health care rationing. Yes, I am my own death panel--and I like it that way. ObamaCare is headed to the...Read more here

October 05, 2011

WCOG Honors Local Activists

The Washington Coalition for Open Government recently honored Elizabeth Campbell, Walter Jorgensen, and Robert Shirley for their work in exposing a violation of the public records law committed by Department of Transportation.

September 30, 2011

OG Pod: Tear Down That Wall!

Mike Reitz and Greg Overstreet discuss a recent proposal before the Thurston County Commission that would present a significant obstacle for ordinary citizens who want to participate in the county’s legislative process.

September 08, 2011

OG Pod: The Demise of the Sunshine Committee

Mike Reitz and Greg Overstreet discuss why the Sunshine Committee seems to be doomed.

September 03, 2011

OG Pod: Police misconduct reports must be released

Mike Reitz and Greg Overstreet discuss the Supreme Court decision in Bainbridge Island Police Guild v. City of Puyallup. Investigations of alleged police misconduct must be released but the names of exonerated officers may be withheld.

August 31, 2011