On April 12, 2022, J. Joel Alicea, assistant professor of law and director of the Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT), was a featured guest on an episode of Advisory Opinions. Advisory Opinions is a podcast from The Dispatch hosted by Sarah Isgur and David French. The two Harvard Law graduates discuss law, culture, religion, and society on their bi-weekly show. Alicea discussed his new law review article, “The Moral Authority of Original Meaning” which will be published in Notre Dame Law Review (forthcoming). Alicea also briefly discussed CIT, a new initiative at the Columbus School of Law that examines the relationship between the Catholic intellectual tradition and American constitutionalism.

The Dispatch - Advisory Opinions
By: Sarah Isgur and David French
Date: April 12, 2022
The Argument for Originalism

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"I think it is important to instead say, 'No. Natural-law tradition is rich and vibrant and complex. And therefore, understanding how it applies within the context of our particular American regime — with our distinct history, our distinct Constitution, and our traditions is complicated and it can't be reduced to we need the right outcomes in cases.'"

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Click here to listen to Alicea on Advisory Opinions. His introduction and appearance begin at the 15:20 minute mark.