Banter: An AEI Podcast http://media.aei.org Wed, 22 May 2013 22:12:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Copyright © AEI Media 2011 podcast@aei.org (American Enterprise Institute) podcast@aei.org (American Enterprise Institute) Politics 1440 http://media.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/144x144.jpg Banter: An AEI Podcast http://media.aei.org 144 144 A weekly podcast from the American Enterprise Institute. Banter is AEI’s weekly podcast series, where hosts Stu James and Andrew Rugg sit down and talk with leading thinkers and political commentators on a wide range of policy topics. True to its name, Banter keeps the conversation fun, entertaining, and interesting for anyone with an interest politics and policy. News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute American Enterprise Institute podcast@aei.org no no Banter #103: What is the X Tax? http://media.aei.org/892/banter-103-what-is-the-x-tax/ http://media.aei.org/892/banter-103-what-is-the-x-tax/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 22:10:07 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=892 On the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI tax expert Alan Viard to talk about a new breed of consumption tax, which he calls the X tax. Don’t know what a consumption tax is? Not to worry – Alan walks through the basics of what a consumption tax is, the advantages of a consumption tax over an income tax system today, and what makes the X tax different form other consumption taxes. By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to talk consumption tax policy with the best of them! We promise, or your money back!

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Gorry, Nataraj: Tax individuals, not couples
Viard: Progressive Consumption Taxation: The X-Tax Revisited

]]> http://media.aei.org/892/banter-103-what-is-the-x-tax/feed/ 0 0:28:36 On the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI tax expert Alan Viard to talk about a new breed of consumption tax, which he calls the X tax. Don’t know what a consumption tax is? Not to worry – Alan walks through the basics of [...] On the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI tax expert Alan Viard to talk about a new breed of consumption tax, which he calls the X tax. Don’t know what a consumption tax is? Not to worry – Alan walks through the basics of what a consumption tax is, the advantages of a consumption tax over an income tax system today, and what makes the X tax different form other consumption taxes. By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to talk consumption tax policy with the best of them! We promise, or your money back! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Gorry, Nataraj: Tax individuals, not couples Viard: Progressive Consumption Taxation: The X-Tax Revisited Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #102: Iran and Syria http://media.aei.org/886/banter-102-iran-and-syria/ http://media.aei.org/886/banter-102-iran-and-syria/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 22:46:21 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=886 On the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI Critical Threats guru Will Fulton to track Iran’s involvement in Syria. Will walks us through how he’s managed to asses Iranian influence using open source data. You’ll be amazed with what he’s been able to determine from judgmentally scrutinizing publically available information. He then lays out the nature of Iranian involvement – training, supplies, and intelligence. What level of influence does Iran have in Syria? Will the conflict spread out of Syria? What is the U.S. currently doing in the region? Is now the right time to buy that discount time share in Syria? All these question and more on the latest episode of Banter. Enjoy!

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The Looming Student Loan Crisis
Fulton: Iranian Strategy in Syria

]]> http://media.aei.org/886/banter-102-iran-and-syria/feed/ 0 0:24:15 On the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI Critical Threats guru Will Fulton to track Iran’s involvement in Syria. Will walks us through how he’s managed to asses Iranian influence using open source data. You’ll be amazed wi[...] On the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI Critical Threats guru Will Fulton to track Iran’s involvement in Syria. Will walks us through how he’s managed to asses Iranian influence using open source data. You’ll be amazed with what he’s been able to determine from judgmentally scrutinizing publically available information. He then lays out the nature of Iranian involvement – training, supplies, and intelligence. What level of influence does Iran have in Syria? Will the conflict spread out of Syria? What is the U.S. currently doing in the region? Is now the right time to buy that discount time share in Syria? All these question and more on the latest episode of Banter. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes! Links The Looming Student Loan Crisis Fulton: Iranian Strategy in Syria Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #101: Tax Policy and the Nobel Prize http://media.aei.org/880/banter-101-tax-policy-and-the-nobel-prize/ http://media.aei.org/880/banter-101-tax-policy-and-the-nobel-prize/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 22:36:56 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=880 What will you do with your Nobel Prize Money? On the latest episode of Banter, AEI economist Aparna Mathur discusses the tax policy surrounding academic, scientific, and philanthropic prize winnings. America is the only country that taxes these earnings and as a result, many give their winnings to charity. Should these winners, who’ve contributed so much to society already, be allowed to keep the fruits of their labor or should they be encouraged to contribute to further social good? Plus, Stu and Andrew play a round of “guess the feminist critique.” Enjoy!

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Mathur: A ‘Genius’ Way to Avoid Taxes
Sommers: Take the test: Feminist shenanigans or satire?

]]> http://media.aei.org/880/banter-101-tax-policy-and-the-nobel-prize/feed/ 1 0:33:01 What will you do with your Nobel Prize Money? On the latest episode of Banter, AEI economist Aparna Mathur discusses the tax policy surrounding academic, scientific, and philanthropic prize winnings. America is the only country that taxes these earn[...] What will you do with your Nobel Prize Money? On the latest episode of Banter, AEI economist Aparna Mathur discusses the tax policy surrounding academic, scientific, and philanthropic prize winnings. America is the only country that taxes these earnings and as a result, many give their winnings to charity. Should these winners, who’ve contributed so much to society already, be allowed to keep the fruits of their labor or should they be encouraged to contribute to further social good? Plus, Stu and Andrew play a round of “guess the feminist critique.” Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Mathur: A ‘Genius’ Way to Avoid Taxes Sommers: Take the test: Feminist shenanigans or satire? Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #100: Do-something-ism in public policy http://media.aei.org/872/banter-100-do-something-ism-in-public-policy/ http://media.aei.org/872/banter-100-do-something-ism-in-public-policy/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:50:50 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=872 Episode number 100! Thank you to all our listeners who’ve supported the show for 100 great episodes. This week, we sit down with AEI scholar Jonah Goldberg  to discuss the grisly Gosnell trial and the media coverage surrounding it. We also talk about how the demand for government to “do-something” in response to perceived problems distorts public policy. How do conservatives operate in a society where “do-something-ism” is rampant?  Plus: Thoughts on love, life, loss, and more on a very special episode of Days of our Lives Banter! Here’s to 100 more episodes!

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Goldberg: The Tyranny of Cliches
Goldberg: Kermit Gosnell and Abortion’s Darkest Side 

]]> http://media.aei.org/872/banter-100-do-something-ism-in-public-policy/feed/ 0 0:43:01 Episode number 100! Thank you to all our listeners who’ve supported the show for 100 great episodes. This week, we sit down with AEI scholar Jonah Goldberg  to discuss the grisly Gosnell trial and the media coverage surrounding it. We also tal[...] Episode number 100! Thank you to all our listeners who’ve supported the show for 100 great episodes. This week, we sit down with AEI scholar Jonah Goldberg  to discuss the grisly Gosnell trial and the media coverage surrounding it. We also talk about how the demand for government to “do-something” in response to perceived problems distorts public policy. How do conservatives operate in a society where “do-something-ism” is rampant?  Plus: Thoughts on love, life, loss, and more on a very special episode of Days of our Lives Banter! Here’s to 100 more episodes! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Goldberg: The Tyranny of Cliches Goldberg: Kermit Gosnell and Abortion’s Darkest Side  Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #99: Prisoners and organ donations http://media.aei.org/867/banter-99-prisoners-and-organ-donations/ http://media.aei.org/867/banter-99-prisoners-and-organ-donations/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:59:31 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=867 This week on AEI’s Banter Podcast,  we explore the policy restrictions around incarcerated individuals and their ability to donate organs. We sit down AEI’s own Sally Satel and discuss why prisoners would want to donate an organ, what society has to gain, and the potential dangers of such a policy. Sally also elaborates on her work concerning creating a market for organ donation, where donors receive compensation for their generosity. It’s a interesting topic and it’s something that most of us probably don’t think a whole lot about. As a bonus, we have Veronika Polakova bring Stu and Andrew up to speed on the latest from AEI’s Economics team. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Satel: A kidney for a kidney
Biggs: The chained CPI: A bad deal all around
Biggs: 9 reasons not to raise the Social Security ‘tax max’

]]> http://media.aei.org/867/banter-99-prisoners-and-organ-donations/feed/ 0 0:35:19 This week on AEI’s Banter Podcast,  we explore the policy restrictions around incarcerated individuals and their ability to donate organs. We sit down AEI’s own Sally Satel and discuss why prisoners would want to donate an organ, what society has to[...] This week on AEI’s Banter Podcast,  we explore the policy restrictions around incarcerated individuals and their ability to donate organs. We sit down AEI’s own Sally Satel and discuss why prisoners would want to donate an organ, what society has to gain, and the potential dangers of such a policy. Sally also elaborates on her work concerning creating a market for organ donation, where donors receive compensation for their generosity. It’s a interesting topic and it’s something that most of us probably don’t think a whole lot about. As a bonus, we have Veronika Polakova bring Stu and Andrew up to speed on the latest from AEI’s Economics team. We hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Satel: A kidney for a kidney Biggs: The chained CPI: A bad deal all around Biggs: 9 reasons not to raise the Social Security ‘tax max’ Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #98: Do women earn 77 cents to a man’s dollar? http://media.aei.org/861/banter-98-do-women-earn-77-cents-to-a-mans-dollar/ http://media.aei.org/861/banter-98-do-women-earn-77-cents-to-a-mans-dollar/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:26:56 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=861 On this, the 98th episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI resident scholar Christina Hoff Summers to talk about men and women in the workplace. Equal pay day was this week, and we begin our conversation with a simple question: do women earn 77 cents to a man’s dollar? Christina walks us through why that’s a misleading statistic and how a lot more can be explained by the individual preferences of women. We also discuss the unique challenge that women face in the workplace and what policy makers can do to help women deal with those challenges. Enjoy!

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Christina Hoff Sommers: Scholar Page
Hoff Sommers: Lessons from a feminist paradise on Equal Pay Day
Kelly: How much money does the government really make from student loans?
Event: Through a screen darkly: Popular culture, public diplomacy, and America’s image abroad

]]> http://media.aei.org/861/banter-98-do-women-earn-77-cents-to-a-mans-dollar/feed/ 3 0:36:25 On this, the 98th episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI resident scholar Christina Hoff Summers to talk about men and women in the workplace. Equal pay day was this week, and we begin our conversation with a simple question: do women[...] On this, the 98th episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with AEI resident scholar Christina Hoff Summers to talk about men and women in the workplace. Equal pay day was this week, and we begin our conversation with a simple question: do women earn 77 cents to a man’s dollar? Christina walks us through why that’s a misleading statistic and how a lot more can be explained by the individual preferences of women. We also discuss the unique challenge that women face in the workplace and what policy makers can do to help women deal with those challenges. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Christina Hoff Sommers: Scholar Page Hoff Sommers: Lessons from a feminist paradise on Equal Pay Day Kelly: How much money does the government really make from student loans? Event: Through a screen darkly: Popular culture, public diplomacy, and America’s image abroad News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #97: Changing views on same-sex marriage http://media.aei.org/857/banter-97-changing-views-on-same-sex-marriage/ http://media.aei.org/857/banter-97-changing-views-on-same-sex-marriage/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:56:27 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=857 On the latest episode of Banter, we delve into what Americans really think about same-sex marriage. AEI’s own Karlyn Bowman and Jennifer Marsico sit in to discuss the often contradictory nature of the public’s views. For example, at least a plurality of Americans support same-sex marriage, yet they also favor a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a women. Go figure. No one said untangling the web of opinions was going to be easy. We also discuss how views have changed over the last several years, if attitudes will continue to change, and how homosexuality compares to other social issues. Enjoy!

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Zavodny: Future flow and market forces are key to immigration reform
The Editors: AEI video: Paul Wolfowitz on the death of Margaret Thatcher

]]> http://media.aei.org/857/banter-97-changing-views-on-same-sex-marriage/feed/ 0 0:33:00 On the latest episode of Banter, we delve into what Americans really think about same-sex marriage. AEI’s own Karlyn Bowman and Jennifer Marsico sit in to discuss the often contradictory nature of the public’s views. For example, at least a pluralit[...] On the latest episode of Banter, we delve into what Americans really think about same-sex marriage. AEI’s own Karlyn Bowman and Jennifer Marsico sit in to discuss the often contradictory nature of the public’s views. For example, at least a plurality of Americans support same-sex marriage, yet they also favor a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a women. Go figure. No one said untangling the web of opinions was going to be easy. We also discuss how views have changed over the last several years, if attitudes will continue to change, and how homosexuality compares to other social issues. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Zavodny: Future flow and market forces are key to immigration reform The Editors: AEI video: Paul Wolfowitz on the death of Margaret Thatcher News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #96: America’s oil and gas revolution http://media.aei.org/851/banter-96-americas-oil-and-gas-revolution/ http://media.aei.org/851/banter-96-americas-oil-and-gas-revolution/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:56:48 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=851 Fresh from the 11th floor studio at AEI, the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast drills down on the energy revolution sweeping the nation. AEI blogger extraordinaire, Mark Perry, discusses how and why oil and gas production is heading through the roof in these United States. Mark explains why the US is leading the way, how expanded drilling benefits the economy, and what the impact is on the environment. The innovations that led to the boom took place largely outside the direction of public policy, making it a true case of private sector innovation. We also compare Texas and California, two states that are using their reserves in dramatically different ways. Enjoy!

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Perry: America’s oil and gas revolution
Perry: California’s dilemma: Remain a ‘basket-case’ state economy or become more like North Dakota?
Hurst: The Next Real Estate Bubble: Farmland

 

]]> http://media.aei.org/851/banter-96-americas-oil-and-gas-revolution/feed/ 1 0:29:30 Fresh from the 11th floor studio at AEI, the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast drills down on the energy revolution sweeping the nation. AEI blogger extraordinaire, Mark Perry, discusses how and why oil and gas production is heading through the[...] Fresh from the 11th floor studio at AEI, the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast drills down on the energy revolution sweeping the nation. AEI blogger extraordinaire, Mark Perry, discusses how and why oil and gas production is heading through the roof in these United States. Mark explains why the US is leading the way, how expanded drilling benefits the economy, and what the impact is on the environment. The innovations that led to the boom took place largely outside the direction of public policy, making it a true case of private sector innovation. We also compare Texas and California, two states that are using their reserves in dramatically different ways. Enjoy! Links Perry: America’s oil and gas revolution Perry: California’s dilemma: Remain a ‘basket-case’ state economy or become more like North Dakota? Hurst: The Next Real Estate Bubble: Farmland   News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #95: An Interview with Matt Yglesias http://media.aei.org/846/banter-95-an-interview-with-matt-yglesias/ http://media.aei.org/846/banter-95-an-interview-with-matt-yglesias/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:46:22 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=846 This week on Banter we sit down with Slate Magazines’ Matthew Yglesias who’s fresh off his first panel here at AEI. We discuss the event which revolved around competition and consumer laws and how they hurt and help different industries. Specifically, we discuss Uber Cab, a mobile based ride service has grown despite a huge backlash from Taxi Cab unions and companies. Matt also gives us a little insight into how he developed his beliefs and how he ended up at Slate. Henrik Temp from the AEI Ideas blog also sits down to discuss a few recent posts with us. Enjoy!

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Event: Uber competitive: How bogus consumer laws hurt taxis, toys, and braids
Matt Yglesias’: Moneybox Blog

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Perry: Year in review: America’s amazing energy revolution
McShane: Analyzing the Rubio and Rokita plan to create a school-choice tax credit

]]> http://media.aei.org/846/banter-95-an-interview-with-matt-yglesias/feed/ 0 0:23:11 This week on Banter we sit down with Slate Magazines’ Matthew Yglesias who’s fresh off his first panel here at AEI. We discuss the event which revolved around competition and consumer laws and how they hurt and help different industries. Speci[...] This week on Banter we sit down with Slate Magazines’ Matthew Yglesias who’s fresh off his first panel here at AEI. We discuss the event which revolved around competition and consumer laws and how they hurt and help different industries. Specifically, we discuss Uber Cab, a mobile based ride service has grown despite a huge backlash from Taxi Cab unions and companies. Matt also gives us a little insight into how he developed his beliefs and how he ended up at Slate. Henrik Temp from the AEI Ideas blog also sits down to discuss a few recent posts with us. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes! Links Event: Uber competitive: How bogus consumer laws hurt taxis, toys, and braids Matt Yglesias’: Moneybox Blog From the Blog Perry: Year in review: America’s amazing energy revolution McShane: Analyzing the Rubio and Rokita plan to create a school-choice tax credit News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #94: The 10K-B.A. http://media.aei.org/835/banter-94-the-10k-b-a/ http://media.aei.org/835/banter-94-the-10k-b-a/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:28:59 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=835 In the latest episode of the AEIs Banter podcast, AEI research fellow Andrew Kelly talks about the future of higher education. With state education budgets being cut, how are colleges and universities adapting? Andrew outlines the good (digital education, merit based degrees, etc) and the bad (higher tuitions). Are cheap bachelor degrees, the $10k BA, possible and useful? Is higher education a bubble about to burst? Andrew proves a knowledgeable guide in the rapidly evolving world of higher ed.

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Brooks - My Valuable, Cheap College Degree
Pletka - Obama’s Middle East trip: Why?
Wolfowitz – Iraq ten years later

]]> http://media.aei.org/835/banter-94-the-10k-b-a/feed/ 1 0:31:02 In the latest episode of the AEIs Banter podcast, AEI research fellow Andrew Kelly talks about the future of higher education. With state education budgets being cut, how are colleges and universities adapting? Andrew outlines the good (digital educ[...] In the latest episode of the AEIs Banter podcast, AEI research fellow Andrew Kelly talks about the future of higher education. With state education budgets being cut, how are colleges and universities adapting? Andrew outlines the good (digital education, merit based degrees, etc) and the bad (higher tuitions). Are cheap bachelor degrees, the $10k BA, possible and useful? Is higher education a bubble about to burst? Andrew proves a knowledgeable guide in the rapidly evolving world of higher ed. Subscribe on iTunes! Links Brooks - My Valuable, Cheap College Degree Pletka - Obama’s Middle East trip: Why? Wolfowitz – Iraq ten years later News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no