Banter: An AEI Podcast http://media.aei.org Wed, 23 May 2012 18:57:48 +0000 en 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 posted 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 #58: How To Get the Economy Going Again http://media.aei.org/590/banter-58-how-to-get-the-economy-going-again/ http://media.aei.org/590/banter-58-how-to-get-the-economy-going-again/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 18:31:49 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=590 In this week’s episode of Banter, we continue our ongoing series entitled, “The Road to Freedom.” Stu sits down with AEI President Arthur Brooks and AEI Research Fellow Stan Veuger to discuss a few ideas to get the economy moving again. We start off the discussion with a look at what America has lost, not just monetarily, but culturally and socially. Stan, a new Fellow here at AEI gives a few examples of how we’re following Europe down the same path and what tragedies might lay ahead. Arthur follows up with a few great examples of what we can change to help moving America back towards prosperity.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/590/banter-58-how-to-get-the-economy-going-again/feed/ 1 0:21:07 In this week’s episode of Banter, we continue our ongoing series entitled, “The Road to Freedom.” Stu sits down with AEI President Arthur Brooks and AEI Research Fellow Stan Veuger to discuss a few ideas to get the economy moving a[...] In this week’s episode of Banter, we continue our ongoing series entitled, “The Road to Freedom.” Stu sits down with AEI President Arthur Brooks and AEI Research Fellow Stan Veuger to discuss a few ideas to get the economy moving again. We start off the discussion with a look at what America has lost, not just monetarily, but culturally and socially. Stan, a new Fellow here at AEI gives a few examples of how we’re following Europe down the same path and what tragedies might lay ahead. Arthur follows up with a few great examples of what we can change to help moving America back towards prosperity. Purchase “The Road to Freedom” Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #57: The Road to Freedom Part 2 with Karlyn Bowman http://media.aei.org/581/banter-57-the-road-to-freedom-part-2-with-karlyn-bowman/ http://media.aei.org/581/banter-57-the-road-to-freedom-part-2-with-karlyn-bowman/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:08:22 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=581 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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]]> http://media.aei.org/581/banter-57-the-road-to-freedom-part-2-with-karlyn-bowman/feed/ 1 0:23:05 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[...] 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. Purchase “The Road to Freedom” Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #56: The Road to Freedom Part 1 with Charles Murray http://media.aei.org/572/banter-56-the-road-to-freedom-part-1-with-charles-murray/ http://media.aei.org/572/banter-56-the-road-to-freedom-part-1-with-charles-murray/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 12:55:27 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=572 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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]]> http://media.aei.org/572/banter-56-the-road-to-freedom-part-1-with-charles-murray/feed/ 1 0:28:09 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 c[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #55: The One About Polling and Millennials http://media.aei.org/568/banter-55-the-one-about-polling-and-millennials/ http://media.aei.org/568/banter-55-the-one-about-polling-and-millennials/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 19:44:15 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=568 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.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/568/banter-55-the-one-about-polling-and-millennials/feed/ 2 0:27:01 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[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #54: The One About Gas Prices http://media.aei.org/563/banter-54the-one-about-gas-prices/ http://media.aei.org/563/banter-54the-one-about-gas-prices/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:42:21 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=563 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.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/563/banter-54the-one-about-gas-prices/feed/ 1 0:00:01 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[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! Podcast American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #53: The One About Hugo Chavez http://media.aei.org/558/banter-53-the-one-about-hugo-chavez/ http://media.aei.org/558/banter-53-the-one-about-hugo-chavez/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:14:51 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=558 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.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/558/banter-53-the-one-about-hugo-chavez/feed/ 1 0:25:37 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 [...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #52: An Interview with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley http://media.aei.org/549/banter-52-an-interview-with-south-carolina-governor-nilkki-haley/ http://media.aei.org/549/banter-52-an-interview-with-south-carolina-governor-nilkki-haley/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:18:12 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=549 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.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/549/banter-52-an-interview-with-south-carolina-governor-nilkki-haley/feed/ 1 0:24:49 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 giv[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #51: The One About the Air Force http://media.aei.org/545/banter-51-the-one-about-the-air-force/ http://media.aei.org/545/banter-51-the-one-about-the-air-force/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:33:12 +0000 Stu http://media.aei.org/?p=545 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.

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]]> http://media.aei.org/545/banter-51-the-one-about-the-air-force/feed/ 1 0:26:01 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 o[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #50: The One About the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act http://media.aei.org/537/banter-50-the-one-about-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/ http://media.aei.org/537/banter-50-the-one-about-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:08:53 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=537 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

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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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]]> http://media.aei.org/537/banter-50-the-one-about-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/feed/ 1 0:28:59 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[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no Banter #49: The One With Tim Mak of Politico http://media.aei.org/527/banter-49-the-one-with-tim-mak-of-politico/ http://media.aei.org/527/banter-49-the-one-with-tim-mak-of-politico/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:20:01 +0000 Andrew http://media.aei.org/?p=527 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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]]> http://media.aei.org/527/banter-49-the-one-with-tim-mak-of-politico/feed/ 1 0:28:25 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[...] 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 Subscribe on iTunes! News, Banter, Free, Market, Politics, Economics, Education, Comedy, Think, Tank, Enterprise, Entrepreneur American Enterprise Institute no no