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Banter #93: What to do with North Korea?

Mar19th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, we sit down with East Asian expert and friend-of-the-show Michael Auslin to discuss the increasingly dangerous situation in the Korean Peninsula. What’s actually going on over there? Is North Korea bluffing? What can the United States do? Michael brings us up to date on not only the history of the situation, but how the recent tensions should change how the US thinks about its policy towards North Korea. As is the case whenever we discuss North Korea, we can’t forget to mention the panda in the room: China. All this, plus Stu vents on the annoyance of constant Chinese cyber-attacks. Enjoy!

Links
Auslin - A second Korean War?
Dowd - Measuring Freedom around the World

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Banter #92: Do recent changes in Medicare hurt the poor?

Mar15th
2013 1 Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the Banter podcast, we banter (get it!) with AEI healthcare expert Joe Antos on how recent changes to Medicare will negatively impact the most vulnerable. Joe walks us through how the poor are not receiving the care they need in traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap plans. And if you’re fuzzy on what those programs are, Joe takes the time to describe to this 20-something host what’s what. He also outlines reforms that could fix the system. At the end of the day, if you allow people to make choices for themselves, they tend to make good ones. It’s not too dissimilar to the great choice you’re making in listening to this podcast. Enjoy!

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Links
Antos - Health care for the poor, or poor health care?
Noreiega - A post-Chávez checklist for US policymakers

Banter #92: Do recent changes in Medicare hurt the poor? [ 40:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #91: Are trillion dollar deficits sustainable?

Mar13th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the AEI Banter podcast, AEI’s own Daniel Hanson sits down to answer whether or not trillion dollar deficits are sustainable for the US. While the GDP to deficit ratio may be high, there are other factors that enable the US to bear its current deficit. Daniel discusses what those factors are, what’s currently driving the deficit, and what the costs of decreasing the deficit would be. Daniel also compares America’s situation to that of several European nations, suggesting that things could be worse. What a silver lining!

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Links
Entine - Is there really a science-based GMO controversy?
Hanson - Trillion-dollar deficits are sustainable for now, unfortunately
Aron - The Putin Doctrine

 

Banter #91: Are trillion dollar deficits sustainable? [ 34:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #90: The Culture of Competition

Mar7th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

On the latest AEI Banter podcast, we talk about our country’s culture of competition, or the possible lack thereof. And competing for your ears are not one, but two guests! First off, AEI’s own Dan Rothschild discuss what exactly a culture of competition means. Next, AEI visiting fellow Tim Carney sit down to banter about his research into how regulation affects competition, how politicians often confuse being pro-business with pro-competition, and why a competitive society matters. He also gives us a little insight to what Rand Paul’s filibuster was like from the Senate Gallery yesterday. If all that wasn’t delicious enough, we discuss competition through the lens of food trucks! Tasty, tasty food trucks. Bon appetit!

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Links
Culture of Competition
Timothy Carney’s Scholar Page

Banter #90: The Culture of Competition [ 37:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #89: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised?

Feb26th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

In this week’s episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, Stu and Andrew sit down with the man, the myth, the legend: AEI economist Michael Strain. The topic: minimum wage laws. Michael walks through the likely effects of raising the federal minimum wage law from $7.25 to $9.00 as President Obama proposed in his recent state of the union address. Michael touches on both economic theory and empirical studies to make his case, suggesting that unemployment would rise. But we don’t just stop there. We also discuss the potential upside of raising the minimum wage, who works in minimum wage jobs, and the value of these jobs for workers. Last, Stu and Andrew reminisce about minimum wage jobs they’ve held (present jobs excluded). As always, thanks for listening and enjoy!

Links
Now is not the time to raise the minimum wage
Carpe Diem Blog
Poker is America

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Banter #89: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? [ 32:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #88: Calvin Coolidge

Feb22nd
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter, Stu and Andrew talk loudly about Silent Calvin Coolidge. Amity Shlaes, author of the new book, Coolidge, makes the case that the 30th president remains an important figure for us to learn from. She discusses his background, his rise to the presidency, what motivated him, and how his understanding of economics remains relevant today. Stu also takes a few minutes to discuss Jake Tapper’s book, The Outpost. Enjoy!

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Links
Coolidge
The ‘Scrooge’ Who Begat Plenty
The OutPost

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Banter #88: Calvin Coolidge [ 33:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter 87: What to Expect When No One’s Expecting

Feb12th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the AEI Banter Podcast, Stu and Andrew get all hot and bothered over demographics! Jonathan Last of the Weekly Standard sits down to discuss his new book, What to Expect When No One’s Expecting, where he outlines Americas coming fertility problems. We talk about how fertility rates are calculated, what’s contributing to America’s fertility problems, and how America can turn the fertility boat around. Jonathan brings an amazing amount of data, knowledge, and insight into a problem that should get everyone’s attention. We also take a few minutes to discuss the newest issue of AEI’s Political Report.

Links
What to Expect When No One’s Expecting: America’s Coming Demographic Disaster
OP-ED: Fertility and immigration
AEI Political Report

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Banter 87: Jonathan V. Last [ 35:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #86: Sports and Religion

Feb8th
2013 2 Comments Written by Stu

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter podcast, Stu and Andrew sit down with friend-of-the-show Daniel Cox of the Public Religion Research Institute to discuss religion, sports, and America. Their latest poll shows that about 3-in-10 (27%) Americans believe that God plays a role in determining which team wins a sporting event. What does this say about how Americans practice their religion? What kind of God do Americans believe in? Where do most Americans spend their Sunday, at church or watching football? We talk about all this and more. As a bonus, we sit down with Josh Good and Greg Lane of the Values and Capitalism project and talk about their upcoming events.  Enjoy!

Links
Survey | Nearly 3-in-10 Americans Say God Plays a Role in Outcomes of Sports Events
Is the Good Book good enough? Evangelical perspectives on public policy

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Banter #86: Sports and Religion [ 41:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #85: Secretary of Defense Hagel?

Jan30th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of Banter, we sit down the Vice President of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies Danielle Pletka to discuss Chuck Hagel’s nomination as Secretary of Defense. We chat about Hagel’s background, his views on major foreign policy issues, and where he differs from the President. Danielle also weighs in on why she feels Senator Hagel wouldn’t make a good Secretary of Defense. Last, we try our hand at fortune telling, predicting whether or not Hagel will be confirmed.  Enjoy!

Links
Watching ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ with the CIA: Separating fact from fiction
Hagel should not be confirmed

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Banter #85: Secretary of Defense Hagel? [ 31:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Banter #84: Ramesh Ponnuru

Jan25th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

On the freshest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, AEI’s new visiting scholar Ramesh Ponnuru sits down to discuss how conservatives should address social issues going forward. First, we begin by discussing abortion, talking about what Americans believe, what the take away from 2012 should be, and how conservatives can effectively engage on the issue. Then we talk gun control, were Ramesh outlines a set of reforms that may effectively deal with the problem without reducing gun rights. We also talk to Ramesh about his journey to political commentary. Enjoy!

In little Noah’s honor, sensible gun legislation
Never Enough: America’s Limitless Welfare State
Yuval Levin: Obama’s Second Inaugural

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Banter #84: Ramesh Ponnuru [ 34:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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