Future of Freedom

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 Research on Equal Opportunity and policy editor at Forbes. You can find Jim on Twitter at @Jim_Harper and Avik at @avik. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Patrick on Twitter at @PTBWrites and Scott at @swinshi. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Heritage Foundation. Later, we hear from Josh T. Smith, a Research Manager for the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University. You can find Simon on Twitter at @WatchfulWaiter1 and Josh at @smithtjosh. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 England, founder and executive director of Save Our States. You can find Saul on Twitter at @sanuzis and Trent at @trentengland. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Meese III Center, Manager of the National Security Law Program, and Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Demetrius on Twitter at @dminor85 and Cully at @cullystimson. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the recent book, Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most. Later, we hear from Jonathan Blanks, criminal justice researcher and research fellow in criminal justice at the Foundation For Research on Equal Opportunity. You can find Rafael on Twitter at @Rafa_Mangual and Jonathan at @blanksslate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, senior editor at Reason. You can find Rich on Twitter at @richlowry and Stephanie at @sladesr. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Economic Consulting, Chief Economist at the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, and Senior Fellow at Young Americans for Liberty. You can find out more about Iowans for Tax Relief here. Vance is on Twitter at @vanceginn. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 C. W. Cooke, senior writer at National Review, host of the Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, and author of The Conservatarian Manifesto. You can follow Nate on Twitter at @njhochman and Charles on Twitter at @charlescwcooke. More writing from both guests can be found at National Review. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 America's Invisible Crisis. Later, we hear from Scott Winship, Senior Fellow and Director of Poverty Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. You can follow Scott on Twitter at @swinshi. More information about the American Enterprise Institute is at @AEI and aei.org. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense." Reinsch tells us whether America still believes in itself as a true economic power, whether the single-income-household model is a thing of the past, and why Washington's spending has helped bring government farther away from the people. And what should Congress really be focusing on, anyway? You can follow Richard on Twitter at @Reinsch84. More information about The Heritage Foundation is at @heritage and heritage.org Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 communities and throughout the world." Devine tells us what he's learned from speaking with younger generations across the country, why the search for strong leaders continues, and what political courage really looks like. You can follow The Fund for American Studies on Twitter at @TFASorg and at tfas.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 more podcasts (or at least podcasts like these), why audio is a powerful form of communication, and how to distribute ideas to those who aren't even looking for them. Also, why should we want to lower the temperature in these consequential times? You can follow America's Talking on Twitter at @ATNPodcasting and at americastalking.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation. The John William Pope Foundation "makes grants to improve the well-being of North Carolinians by advancing the ideas of limited government, individual freedom, personal responsibility, and strong communities." Hood discusses the what's behind the "Future of Freedom Initiative," why he's coined the term "Freedom Conservatives," and why civil, long-form discussions are best-suited to help inform and educate. Also, should conservatives embrace a more powerful role for government? You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnHoodNC. You can find more about the John William Pope Foundation at @PopeFoundation or at jwpf.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Brad Wilcox, Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. The Institute for Family Studies is a think tank "dedicated to strengthening marriage and family life and advancing the well-being of children." Wilcox discusses why strong families can lead to strong economies, why the "Success Sequence" is the right path to follow, and what's missing when a father is out of the picture. Also, what's to be done about the decline in the birthrate in the U.S.? You can follow Brad on Twitter at @BradWilcoxIFS. You can find more about the Institute for Family Studies at @FamStudies or at ifstudies.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with John Sailer, Fellow at the National Association of Scholars. The National Association of Scholars "upholds the standards of a liberal arts education that fosters intellectual freedom, searches for the truth, and promotes virtuous citizenship." Sailer discusses the fight for academic freedom for students and faculty and whether DEI has any place at all on college and university campuses. Also, what's the problem with "new civics" or "action civics," anyway? You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnDSailer. You can find more about the National Association of Scholars at @NASorg or at nas.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Michael Hendrix, a senior fellow and director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute. The Manhattan Institute seeks "to develop and disseminate new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility." Hendrix discusses the "Broken Windows" philosophy of policing and addresses criticism of the approach, talks about dealing with skeptics of research with unexpected outcomes, and explains why civic engagement at the local level is so important. And what's so wrong about NIMBYism, anyway? You can follow Michael on Twitter at @Michael_hendrix. You can find more about the Manhattan Institute at @ManhattanInst or manhattan-institute.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Avik Roy, President of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). FREOPP is "a non-profit think tank focused on expanding economic opportunity to those who least have it." Roy talks about the value of prudence in policy discussions, what he learned from the fight over the Affordable Care Act, and if his policy prescriptions have changed over the past decade. Also, should we always trust the free market to work in the best interests of lower-income Americans? You can follow Avik on Twitter at @avik. The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity is on Twitter at @FREOPP and online at freopp.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Allen P. Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University, Policy Adviser for the Heartland Institute, and former trustee at the Philadelphia Society. He also will serve as program manager for the Future of Freedom Fellowship Program at the Philadelphia Society. The Philadelphia Society is a membership organization of "scholars, educators, journalists, business and professional leaders, clergy ... all dedicated to the goal of deepening the intellectual foundations of a free and ordered society and to broadening the general understanding of its basic principles among the public at large." Mendenhall talks about why the "collision of thought" can be helpful, how young scholars are introduced to free market ideas, and why we should listen to voices from the past when considering the future. Also, why is simply gathering information not enough to be considered "educated"? You can follow Allen on Twitter at @allenmendenhall. You can find more about the Philadelphia Society at phillysoc.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Erik Matson, deputy director of the Adam Smith Program in the Department of Economics at George Mason University. The Adam Smith Program "explores the moral and economic philosophy of Smith and related thinkers, through professional scholarship, doctoral dissertations, graduate seminars, reading groups, and special projects." Matson talks about the philosophies of Smith and why they're still relevant today, why we should trust people to make the right decisions, and whether free markets have a P.R. problem. Also, what the heck is the "invisible hand," anyway? You can find more at adamsmithprogram.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Kent Lassman, president and CEO at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Competitive Enterprise Institute "develops and advocates policies to eliminate harmful bureaucratic controls so people can live in a freer, healthier, and more prosperous nation." Lassman talks about the effects of the recent SCOTUS opinion on West Virginia v. EPA, what the free market should be trusted with something as important as energy, and the role of those who benefit from the free market in defending the philosophy. Also, where are some on the right in the wrong when it comes to liberty? You can follow him on Twitter at @KentatCEI. CEI is on Twitter @ceidotorg. You can find more at cei.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Tony Woodlief, Executive Vice President at the State Policy Network. State Policy Network is a nonprofit "dedicated to building and mobilizing a durable state-based infrastructure for freedom." Woodlief talks about what it means to be nonpartisan, how to get voters focused on local issues, and why the restoration of individual rights and local governance is a key to conservatism's future. Also, what good are "think tanks," anyway? You can follow him on Twitter at @tonywoodlief. State Policy Network is on Twitter @StatePolicy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the inaugural episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Katherine Mangu-Ward, the editor in chief of Reason. Reason is published by The Reason Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing free minds and free markets. Mangu-Ward talks about the friction between the libertarian movement and the Libertarian party, issues on which the two major parties have moved closer to the libertarian philosophy, and the dilemma of politicians sacrificing long-term-planning for short-term gains. Also, if Americans are thirsty for an alternative to Democrats and Republicans, why haven’t Libertarians performed better at the polls? You can follow her on Twitter at @kmanguward. The Reason Foundation is on Twitter @ReasonFDN. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.