Banter #57: The Road to Freedom Part 2 with Karlyn Bowman

May14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

In the second installment on the AEI Banter podcast’s Road to Freedom series, Arthur Brooks and AEI Senior Fellow Karlyn Bowman discuss American attitudes towards fairness with host Andrew Rugg. How do American’s define fairness? Do they view some kinds of success as fair and other as not fair? Do they still believe hard works brings success? Drawing on a vast array of research, particularly polling data, this episode pieces together the complex views on a much used term in our politics.

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Banter #56: The Road to Freedom Part 1 with Charles Murray

May08
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

In part 1 of the our special podcast series, the Road to Freedom, Stu sits down with AEI President Arthur Brooks and AEI Scholar Charles Murray. We discuss Arthur’s new book the Road to Freedom and talk about the state of America and what we can do to help jump-start the economy. Later in the podcast Charles talk to us about the differences between cultural and economic morality and why Arthur is correct that free enterprise is the most moral economic system.

The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise
Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010

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Banter #55: The One About Polling and Millennials

May04
2012 2 Comments Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the Banter podcast, Daniel Cox of the Public Religion Research Institute comes on to explore all the juicy data of a newly released poll on the millennial generation. Millennials are an extraordinarily diverse generation and their views on a lot of issues escape easy classification. Daniel paints a detailed picture for us of their views on religion, political ideology, social issues, life outlook, economic inequality, and more. The most surprising nugget of data? Half of them currently live at home. Also in this episode, Andrew admits to Stu, with mixed feelings, that he’s finally joined Twitter.

The Public Religion Research Institute
The new poll on the millennial generation

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Banter #54: The One About Gas Prices

Apr27
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down AEI scholar Mark Perry to talk energy. Mark, who blogs regularly on a variety of economic topics, discusses the role of oil speculators and why they often get more blame for gas prices than they should. We discuss why gas prices are beginning to fall, what are the costs involved in a dollar at the pump, and the difference between gas prices and onion prices (you might be surprised). We also talk about the recent natural gas boom in the US, hydraulic fracturing, and the role public policy plays in energy production. Plus, Andrew admits that his working knowledge of energy issues comes mostly from the Simpsons.

Mark Perry’s blog, Carpe Diem
Mark Perry’s scholar page

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Banter #53: The One About Hugo Chavez

Apr13
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

In the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, AEI Fellow Roger Noriega sits down to talk about the events currently unfolding in Venezuela. With Chavez desperately ill with cancer, the current regime and political opposition brace for a Venezuela after Chavez. We discuss the current balance of power in the country, how the regime will try to consolidate power, and the forecast for the upcoming October elections.  Mr. Noriega also discusses the important relationship between Venezuela and China. What level of influence do the Chinese have in the country? How strongly will they back the regime? Lastly, we discuss what the U.S. is doing, what the U.S. is not doing, and the U.S. should be doing.

The recent event at AEI about China’s Strategic advance in Venezuela.
After Chavez, the Narco State; Foreign Policy

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Banter #52: An Interview with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

Apr05
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was at AEI today and she took time out of her busy schedule to join us on the podcast. We discussed her new book “Can’t Is Not An Option” and where she sees America going. Governor Haley also gives us her thoughts on the Presidential race and talks about why she wouldn’t consider accepting a Vice Presidential nod.

Governor Haley’s New Book

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Banter #51: The One About the Air Force

Apr04
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

One of AEI’s newest scholars, Mackenzie Eaglen, joins us on the podcast this week. We delve into the issue of military budget cuts. Specifically, we talk about why the Air Force is having programs cut and the effects this will have on future of the military. Mackenzie also talks with us about how she got into military and security studies and some of the dangers going forward.

Mackenzie Eaglen Scholar Page
AEI Defense Policy Outlook

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Banter #50: The One About the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Mar30
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

On the 50th episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI scholar Michael Greve to talk about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. We go over the week’s proceedings in the Supreme Court, the prospects of the court overturning the individual mandate, and the looming questions surrounding Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion. Michael brings is deep legal knowledge to help not only describe the major issues, but give an accurate assessment for the laws future prospects.

Michael’s work at AEI

Worth checking out:

Reading guide: Obama’s health reform in the Supreme Court, AEI.com
The states will lose on Medicaid, The National Review Online
The Upside-Down Constitution, Harvard University Press

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Banter #49: The One With Tim Mak of Politico

Mar22
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of Banter, Tim Mak sits down to discuss his experience as a news reporter at Politico. We talk about some of the recent stories he’s covered, including the Virginia ultra-sound bill, the Rush Limbaugh controversy, and the recent etch-a-sketch comments. Tim shares what it’s like covering news during a campaign and the state of the news media today.

Tim Mak at Politico
Paul Ryan at AEI
AEI Election Watch, Session 4

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Banter #48: The One About the One Year Anniversary of the Japanese Tsunami

Mar14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of Banter, Stu and Andrew sit down with AEI resident scholar Michael Auslin to discuss Japan’s efforts to recover one year after the devastating Tsunami.  Fresh from an event here at AEI with the Japanese ambassador, Michael discusses Japan’s recovery efforts since the disaster, how the Japanese military really stepped up to the plate, how the US and Japanese militaries cooperated to an unprecedented degree during the crisis, and the fallout (both literal and otherwise) from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Michael is able to provide a wealth of knowledge, history, and insight about the recovery efforts from every angle. Enjoy!

Event Video
Have Japan and the world learned anything from the earthquake and its aftermath?

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