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Banter #100: Do-something-ism in public policy

Apr25th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

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 

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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 #79: An Interview with Tucker Carlson

Dec7th
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

This week on Banter, we sit down with Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Caller, Tucker Carlson. Tucker talks to us about working in D.C., the media landscape, and some current event issues. He also gives us his take on the “fiscal cliff” (two words: Swan Dive) and we finish up discussing the worst job he’s ever had.

Andrew and I also spend a little time discussing a blog post by Friend-of-the-Show Andrew Biggs about raising the retirement age. Hope you enjoy!

Show Notes:

The Daily Caller
The Bearable Lightness of Being Tucker Carlson
Is raising the retirement age really regressive?

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Banter #49: The One With Tim Mak of Politico

Mar22nd
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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