Best Robert C. Murray Podcasts (2025)

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Keith E. Whittington & Charles Fain Lehman: Does Federal Involvement Safeguard or Endanger Free Speech on College Campuses? 33:51

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about whether federal involvement safeguards or endangers free speech on college campuses. First on the show is Keith E. Whittington, is the David Boies Professor of Law at Yale Law School and founding chair of the Academic Freedom Alliance. La…

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Oren Cass & Iain Murray: Can the Use of Tariffs Help Improve the U.S. Economy? 37:02

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about tariffs. First on the show is Oren Cass, Chief Economist at American Compass. Later, we hear from Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy and senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. You can find Oren on X @oren_cass and Ia…

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Johan Norberg & Derek Scissors: How Should the U.S. Economically Engage With China? 34:45

2M ago34:45

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about trade with and investment in China. First on the show is Johan Norberg, senior fellow at the Cato Institute. Later, we hear from Derek Scissors, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Johan on X @johanknorberg an…

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Brian Rankin & Howard Husock: Should the Federal Government Fund Public Broadcasting? 33:27

2M ago33:27

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about federal funding for public broadcasting. First on the show is Brian Rankin, an Adjunct Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later, we hear from Howard Husock, senior fellow in Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise …

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Charles Fain Lehman & Jacob James Rich: Should Online Sports Gambling Be Legal? 35:11

2M ago35:11

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the legalization of internet sports gambling. First on the show is Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and senior editor of City Journal. Later, we hear from Jacob James Rich, policy analyst at Reason Foundation. You ca…

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Grover Norquist & Jessica Riedl: Evaluating the Effectiveness of DOGE 38:45

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). First on the show is Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. Later, we hear from Jessica Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economi…

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Neal McCluskey & Rick Hess: How Should the Department of Education Be Addressed? 38:21

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the Department of Education. First on the show is Neal McCluskey, the director of Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom. Later, we hear from Frederick M. Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterpr…

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Joe Lancaster & Thomas J. Healey: How Should the IRS Be Reformed? 31:46

6M ago31:46

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about possible reform of the Internal Revenue Service. First on the show is Joe Lancaster, an assistant editor at Reason. Later, we hear from Thomas J. Healey, the former assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President Ronald Reagan, a…

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Robert VerBruggen & Adam White: Should SCOTUS Be Reformed? 33:03

7M ago33:03

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for reform of the U.S. Supreme Court. First on the show is Robert VerBruggen, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and writer for City Journal. Later, we hear from Adam White, Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governan…

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Stephen Miran & Scott Lincicome: Should the United States Prioritize Reindustrialization? 37:40

8M ago37:40

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for a reindustrialization policy for America. First on the show is Stephen Miran, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and former senior advisor for economic policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Later, we hear from Scott…

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Andy Puzder & Allison Schrager: Should Tips Be Taxed? 23:05

9M ago23:05

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about a “No Tax on Tips” policy. First on the show is Andy Puzder, the chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years and currently a distinguished visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a senior fellow at the America…

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Mackenzie Eaglen & John G. Ferrari: How Should Military Recruiting Efforts Be Improved? 35:37

9M ago35:37

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to improve military recruitment efforts. First on the show is Mackenzie Eaglen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Later we hear from John G. Ferrari, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Insti…

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Alex Reinauer & Greyson Gee: Should 'Right to Repair' Laws Be Enacted? 33:31

10M ago33:31

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about “Right to Repair” laws. First on the show is Alex Reinauer, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later we hear from Greyson Gee, policy scholar at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Alex on X, formerly Tw…

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Alexandra DeSanctis & Philip Klein: Should Abortion Be a State or Federal Issue? 30:09

10M ago30:09

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom of federal pro-life legislation in the wake of the Dobbs decision. First on the show is Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everythin…

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Jay P. Greene & Tanner Aliff: How Should the Doctor Shortage Be Addressed? 33:27

12M ago33:27

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to address the doctor shortage in the United States. First on the show is Jay P. Greene, PhD, a Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. Later, we hear from Tanner Aliff, Policy Director for the…

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C. Jarrett Dieterle & Brian Albrecht: Should Non-Compete Clauses Be Banned? 32:34

12M ago32:34

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the recent FEC decision to ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. First on the show is C. Jarrett Dieterle, resident senior fellow at the R Street Institute. Later, we hear from Brian Albrecht, chief economist of the Internation…

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John Hood & Andrew T. Walker: What Should Be the Future of Conservatism? 35:57

1y ago35:57

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on the future of conservatism. First on the show is John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and one of the organizers of the Freedom Conservative Statement. Later, we hear from Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian…

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Elizabeth Nolan Brown & Emma Waters: Is Surrogacy Good for Our Culture? 34:27

1y ago34:27

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on whether surrogacy is good for our culture. First on the show is Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's biweekly Sex & Tech newsletter. Later, we hear from Emma Waters, a Senior Research Associate for the Ri…

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Vance Ginn & Angela Rachidi: How Should SNAP Be Reformed? 35:26

1y ago35:26

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding possible reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). First on the show is Vance Ginn, president of Ginn Economic Consulting and former chief economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget. Later, we …

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Daniel Lyons & Jonathan Cannon: How Should the Broadband Affordability Gap Be Addressed? 30:54

1y ago30:54

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the broadband affordability gap. First on the show is Daniel Lyons, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and associate dean of academic affairs and a professor of law at Boston College Law Sch…

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Mark A. Calabria & Mary L. G. Theroux: How Should Homelessness Be Addressed? 35:18

1y ago35:18

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the homelessness crisis. First on the show is Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor to the Cato Institute. Later, we hear from Mary L. G. Theroux, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Inde…

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Robert Poole & David Ditch: Should a Federal Miles Traveled Tax Be Adopted? 31:06

1y ago31:06

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the implementation of a miles traveled tax to fund transportation infrastructure. First on the show is Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at Reason Foundation. Later, we hear…

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Aparna Mathur & Rachel Greszler: Should the Federal Government Provide Paid Parental & Medical Leave? 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding federal paid parental and medical leave. First on the show is Aparna Mathur, Senior Manager in Economics at Amazon, former resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a former senior fellow at Harvard University’s Kenne…

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Courtney Joslin & Michael New: Should Contraceptive Access Be Expanded? 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the expansion of access to contraceptives in the U.S. First on the show is Courtney Joslin, Resident Fellow and Senior Manager of the Project for Women and Families at RStreet. Later, we hear from Michael New, Assistant Professor of S…

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James Carafano & Ivan R. Eland: What Role Should the U.S. Play in NATO? 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the future of U.S. involvement in NATO. First on the show is James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President at the Heritage Foundation and E.W. Richardson Fellow. Later, we hear from Ivan R. Eland, Senior Fellow at the Independent …

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Corey DeAngelis & Robert Bortins: Should Conservatives Embrace Universal School Choice Policies? 34:26

1+ y ago34:26

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding universal school choice and school vouchers. First on the show is Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Federation For Children, visiting fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, and a member of the board of academic advisors…

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Nick Gillespie & Charles Fain Lehman: How Should the U.S. Combat the Drug Crisis? 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the War on Drugs. First on the show is Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason and host of The Reason Interview. Later, we hear from Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal. You…

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Joshua Treviño & Ilya Somin: How Should the U.S. Respond to Mexican Cartels? 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the U.S. approach to Mexican cartels and the potential need to utilize military force. First on the show is Joshua Treviño, Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Later, we hear from Ilya Somin, Prof…

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Nick Tomboulides & Adam Carrington: Should the U.S. Congress Have Term Limits? 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the need for terms limits in the U.S. House and Senate. First on the show is Nick Tomboulides, Executive Director of U.S. Term Limits. Later, we hear from Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College and autho…

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Jeremy Kidd & Julius Krein: How Should Conservatives Approach ESG Investing Initiatives? 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the conservative approach to ESG investing initiatives. First on the show is Jeremy Kidd, associate professor of law at Drake University and co-author of the report “Stakeholder Capitalism: Theft, Path to Central Planning, or Both?” L…

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Walter Olson & Jason Snead: Should Ranked Choice Voting Be Adopted? 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom and effectiveness of the Ranked Choice Voting system. First on the show is Walter Olson, senior fellow at the Cato Institute. Later, we hear from Jason Snead, executive director of Honest Elections Project and co-author of the …

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James Broughel & Samuel Hammond: Should the Government Regulate Artificial Intelligence? 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for government regulation of artificial intelligence. First on the show is James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later, we hear from Samuel Hammond, senior economist at the Foundation for American…

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Chris Griswold & Dominic Pino: Should Conservatives Change Their Approach to Organized Labor? 37:13

1+ y ago37:13

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints about the need for conservatives to rethink their approach to organized labor. First on the show is Chris Griswold, policy director at American Compass. Later, we hear from Dominic Pino, Thomas L. Rhodes Journalism Fellow at National Review Inst…

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Brian T. Fitzpatrick & Ted Frank: Should Conservatives Embrace the Current Class Action System? 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints about whether conservatives should embrace the current class action system. First on the show is Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise and Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School. Later, we hear from Ted Frank, dir…

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Kara Frederick & Jacob Sullum: Should the Government Regulate Social Media for Minors? 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints on the debate over the regulation of social media for minors. First on the show is Kara Frederick, Director of the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation. Later, we hear from Jacob Sullum, senior editor at Reason and a nationally syndicat…

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Henry Olsen & Michael Strain: Should Conservatives Embrace Government Intervention in the Economy to Achieve Policy Goals? 33:25

2y ago33:25

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints on the need for additional government intervention in the markets to achieve specific policy goals. First on the show is Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and columnist for the Washington Post. Later, we hear from…

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Jessica Vaughan & David Bier: How Should the Federal Government Engage with Sanctuary Cities? 34:30

2y ago34:30

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints on "sanctuary city" policies adopted in various municipalities across the country. First on the show is Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at Center for Immigration Studies. Later, we hear from David Bier, Associate Director of Immigrat…

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Avik Roy & Jim Harper: Should the U.S. Government Create a Central Bank Digital Currency? 35:52

2y ago35:52

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints on whether the U.S. government should create a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). First on the show is Jim Harper, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Later, we hear from Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for…

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Patrick T. Brown & Scott Winship: Should the U.S. Government Provide Child Allowance Payments to Parents? 33:54

2y ago33:54

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints regarding the need for child allowance payments from the government to U.S. parents. First on the show is Patrick T. Brown, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Later, we hear from Scott Winship, Senior Fellow and Director of the Cente…

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Simon Hankinson & Josh T. Smith: Should the Use of Immigration Parole Authority Be Expanded? 29:51

2y ago29:51

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints regarding the recent Biden administration expansion of the humanitarian parole program inside the legal immigration system. First on the show is Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow at the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritag…

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Saul Anuzis & Trent England: Should the U.S. Adopt a National Popular Vote? 37:46

2y ago37:46

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints regarding adoption of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. First on the show is Saul Anuzis, former Michigan Republican Party Chairman (2005-2009) and current advisory board member for National Popular Vote. Later, we hear from Trent En…

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Cully Stimson & Demetrius Minor: Should the Death Penalty Be Repealed? 31:57

2y ago31:57

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints regarding the potential repeal of the death penalty across the country. First on the show is Demetrius Minor, national manager of Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty. Later, we hear from Cully Stimson, Deputy Director of the Edwin Me…

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Rafael Mangual & Jonathan Blanks: How Should We Respond to the Rise in Violent Crime? 41:11

2+ y ago41:11

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints regarding the proper response to the rise in violent crime in some areas across the United States. First on the show is Rafael Mangual, the head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and author of t…

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Rich Lowry & Stephanie Slade: What Is the Place of Nationalism in America’s Center-Right Movement? 34:44

2+ y ago34:44

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints on the place of nationalism in the center-right movement. First on the show is Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and author of the book The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free. Later, we hear from Stephanie Slade,…

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John Hendrickson & Vance Ginn: Should the U.S. Adopt a More Protectionist Trade Policy? 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints in the debate over the need for a more aggressive protectionist trade policy for the U.S. First on the show is John Hendrickson, Policy Director at Iowans For Tax Relief Foundation. Later, we hear from Vance Ginn, Founder/President at Ginn Econo…

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Charles C. W. Cooke & Nate Hochman: Is There a Need for More Government Regulation on Big Tech? 33:17

2+ y ago33:17

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints in the debate over the need for further government regulations on Big Tech. First on the show is Nate Hochman, staff writer at National Review and author of the recent essay, "Conservatives for the Fairness Doctrine". Later, we hear from Charles…

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Scott Winship & Nicholas Eberstadt: Is Government Action Needed to Improve the Economic Status of American Men? 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with competing viewpoints to consider whether government action is needed to improve the economic status of American men. First on the show is Nicholas Eberstadt, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute and author of Men Without Work …

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The Heritage Foundation: Promoting Free Enterprise, Limited Government, & Individual Freedom 31:39

2+ y ago31:39

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Reinsch, director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies and AWC Family Foundation Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation's mission is "to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, i…

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The Fund for American Studies: Developing Courageous Leaders to Advance the Ideas of Liberty 26:34

2+ y ago26:34

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Donald Devine, Grewcock Senior Scholar at The Fund for American Studies. The Fund for American Studies exists "to develop courageous leaders inspired and equipped to protect and advance the ideas of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and economic freedom in their communiti…

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America's Talking Network: Fulfilling the Need for Civil, Balanced Content 15:44

2+ y ago15:44

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Cole McNeely, general manager of America's Talking Network, part of the Franklin News Foundation. America's Talking Network is "a podcast hub launched in December of 2021 to fulfill the need for civil, balanced content across the United States." McNeely tells us why the world needs …