Ten years after 9/11, we remember the momentous day that changed the course of American history. In this special edition of Banter, several AEI scholars reflect on how that Tuesday morning affected their lives, both personally and professionally.
Scholars Featured in the Reflection
Jonah Goldberg
Sadanand Dhume
Kevin Hassett
Tom Donnelly
Leon Aron
Alex Pollock
Ali Alfoneh
Michael Auslin
This time on Banter, Stu and Apoorva sit down with AEI Research Fellow Andrew Kelly to talk about his work on the politics of for-profit education. Think University of Phoenix.
It’s a fascinating discussion, and the boys even have time to chat a bit of politics and current events.
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Links
Andrew Kelly’s Scholar Page
PBS Frontline on College, Inc.
Banter #21: The One about For-Profit Education (with Andrew Kelly) [ 27:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis time on Banter, Stu, Apoorva, and Andrew talk about some of the latest events in the political world. In particular, they shoot the breeze about the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry, and the changing demographics of American political affiliation.
Apoorva makes his case for why Rick Perry may be a more formidable candidate than it appears at first glance. He also talks about the latest American Enterprise Debate that was held this week on Capitol Hill.
As Apoorva returns to Banter this week, he joins Stu and Andrew to chat a bit about his trip to Poland as well as some current events in sports and the news. In particular, the guys talk about the fate of the debt limit deal and the prospects for a full NFL season.
Visit www.aei.org for the latest commentary on the debt limit negotiations.
Banter #18: The One about the NFL Lockout and the Debt Limit [ 28:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBefore our colleague Dan Vajdic heads off on a trip to Russia with AEI’s very own Dr. Leon Aron, Stu and Apoorva sit down with him to chat about his travel plans and the current state of political affairs in the Russian Federation. We talk about the “new protestors” in Russia that Dan and Dr. Aron will be studying and also learn a bit about daily life in the country.
Links
Leon Aron’s AEI Page
Dan Vajdic’s Posts on the Enterprise Blog
On this episode of Banter, the guys sit down with their AEI colleague Dale Swartz to talk about China, the Jasmine Revolution, and Jon Huntsman’s candidacy for president. We also go over some recent sporting events in the NBA, NHL, and pro golf.
Links
Dale’s Asian Outlook on the Jasmine Revolution
On this special episode of Banter, Stu and Apoorva sit down with AEI Research Assistant Andrew Rugg to chat 2012 presidential politics and current US poll numbers. We try to take the pulse of the Republican primary field and the average American voter. The election may be more than a year away, but AEI’s got its political barometers up and running!
Links
Andrew Rugg’s posts on the Enterprise Blog
Banter #11: The Special One about 2012 Primaries (with Andrew Rugg) [ 25:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis time on Banter, Apoorva and Stu opine on the upcoming demise of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. They also talk about the NBA draft lottery and a few other interesting topics.
Links
Taj Gibson’s Amazing Dunk
Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch Photo
AEI Events
Banter #10: The One about Space Shuttles and Basketball Drafts [ 21:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis time on Banter, Apoorva and Stu sit down with AEI’s very own Jenna Schuette, Manager of External Relations in the Education Policy Studies program, to chat a bit about Governor Mitch Daniels’ recent speech at AEI.
They also have a quick chat about Apoorva’s new essay on Pakistan in the May/June issue of World Affairs.
Links:
Gov. Mitch Daniels at AEI
AEI Education’s Facebook Page
Rick Hess Straight Up
Apoorva Shah in World Affairs: Pakistan, the Most Dangerous Place
Banter #8: The One about Mitch Daniels and Education Policy [ 28:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis time on Banter, Apoorva and Stu discuss Apoorva’s recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal Asia about the conundrum that the US and India face in dealing with Pakistan. They also chat a bit about the upcoming NBA playoffs, the Masters golf tournament, and food adventures (also known as foodventures!).
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Links
“Pakistan’s Man in the Shadows,” The Wall Street Journal Asia
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