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In this episode of *Uncommon Knowledge*, Peter Robinson interviews Justice Antonin Scalia about his book *Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts*. Scalia emphasizes the importance of interpreting legal texts based on their original meaning, arguing against the modern trend of the "Living Constitution," which allows courts to assign new meanings to words. He critiques the judiciary's overreach into legislative matters, asserting that the Constitution should not be interpreted to reflect contemporary values but rather the understanding at the time of its adoption. Scalia discusses the significance of textualism, distinguishing it from purposivism, and highlights the dangers of relying on legislative intent. He identifies several "falsities" in legal interpretation, including the misconceptions surrounding strict constructionism and the use of legislative history. Scalia advocates for a return to originalism, asserting that it provides more certainty than other interpretive methods, and expresses concern over the modern confirmation process for judges, which he believes reflects a shift in public perception of the judiciary's role.

Marco Rubio announced efforts to find countries outside of El Salvador for deporting individuals, stating, "We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings." This follows a New York Times investigation revealing a deal between the Trump administration and El Salvador's President Belli, involving payments to house deported Venezuelans, many of whom lacked criminal records. Belli agreed to accept violent criminals for a fee but resisted becoming a dumping ground for noncriminal migrants. The Trump administration's mass deportations invoked the Alien Enemies Act, which critics argue lacks a solid legal basis, as it was designed to bypass due process. Reports indicate that many deportees were misclassified as gang members without proper trials. The administration's strategy appears to prioritize spectacle and cruelty to deter immigration, with Stephen Miller leading the charge. A recent court ruling favored Mosen Madawi, who argued against deportation based on political speech, highlighting constitutional concerns over using anti-Semitism as grounds for deportation. The ruling suggests that deportation cannot be justified solely on political views, raising questions about the administration's broader immigration policies and their legality.

A battle for truth and survival unfolds as Israel frames its current conflict as a defining clash of values and allies. Netanyahu argues that the United States and Israel share common interests and, while presidents differ, the alliance remains forceful, clear-eyed, and free of coercion. He rejects the idea that America merely commands Israeli actions, saying Trump acts in America’s interest and that American investment in Gaza would be a positive development under an American choice. He describes an eight-front struggle that began with Hamas’s October 7 assault and has since targeted the Iran axis—Hamas, Assad, the Houthis, and Iran itself—crumbling Hamas and threatening the regime’s proxies. He argues the war is about preventing a regional conquest, not a domestic one, and casts the conflict as a test of democratic resilience against an annihilationist threat. He also blasts the ICC as politicized and corrupt, recounting the prosecutor’s fall from grace and arguing that international legal bodies should not undermine sovereign self-defense. Netanyahu details the operational arc of the Gaza campaign, saying Hamas is in its “last breath” and that the war is about freeing Gaza from Hamas tyranny while allowing Gazans who oppose the group to join a different future. He notes heavy costs, including estimates of 120 to 130 billion dollars and a debt-to-GDP rise toward 75 percent, but insists Israel’s free-market reforms under his leadership turned the country into a technology-driven powerhouse, with per-capita income rising from about 17,000 to 60,000 dollars. Beyond Gaza, the conversation centers on Iran, its revolutionary regime, and its proxy networks; Netanyahu argues the Iran axis must be broken, warns of ballistic missiles and a potential nuclear future, and recounts past hostages as part of the regime’s aggression. He emphasizes that Israel’s partnership with the United States is indispensable, cites the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocide recognition as a historical gesture, and prefers an American-led, Gaza-rebuilding path that preserves self-government and security.