Posts tagged Romney

Banter #78: An Interview with Bill Kristol

Nov30th
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

The Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol, takes time out of his busy schedule to sit down with us this week and discuss some current events. Kristol, who started the magazine with Fred Barnes and friend of show John Podhoretz back in 1995, is a seasoned political pundit who’s a regular on Fox News.

We start off discussing the Benghazi backlash and what might eventually come of it. We also get to talk to Kristol about his life growing up with two well respected intellectuals and how that shaped his upbringing. Andrew and I also take a minute to discuss Charles Murray’s newest blog post on AEI Ideas blog. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

The Weekly Standard Podcast
Bill Kristol’s Author Page
Why aren’t Asians Republicans?

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Banter #76: 100 Days of Blogging

Nov9th
2012 3 Comments Written by Stu

On this week’s Banter, Stu sits down one on one with the Deputy Editor of the AEI Ideas blog, Henrik Temp. Henrik blogged the last 100 days leading up to the 2012 Presidential election. He brings good insight into just how insane American politics can be. We also take time to discuss where the Republican party can go from here and what role social conservative will play going forward. Enjoy.

Show Notes:
Henrik’s Blog’s 

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Banter #74: The Foreign Policy Debate

Oct24th
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

In the latest episode of Banter, Gary Schmitt, the Co-Director the Marilyn Ware Center for Security Studies, discusses foreign policy and the presidential election with hosts Stu James and Andrew Rugg. Gary assesses not only how each candidate did during the third and final presidential debate, but what Romney and Obama revealed about their foreign policies. We also go region by region, examining what each candidate said (or didn’t say) about the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Gary Schmitt’s Scholar Page
Schmitt: Defense Fact Check

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Banter #73: Comparing the Candidates Tax Plans

Oct12th
2012 1 Comment Written by Stu

In this week’s episode of Banter we’re joined by AEI Tax Policy expert Alex Brill to talk about the differences in the two presidential candidate’s tax plans. Alex explains to us the details, or lack thereof, in each candidates plan and gives us some great insight into how each candidate thinks they can lower taxes and the deficit. We also take a few minutes to talk about PBS and Big Bird debacle.

Andrew also takes a few minutes to talk to us about an article he wrote for American.com discussing polling and how people should be viewing and interpreting polls.

Show Notes:
The Romney Tax Plan: Not a Tax Hike on the Middle Class
Alex Brill Scholar Page
Partisan Polls?

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Banter #69: Back to School with AEI’s Michael McShane

Sep4th
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

With school bells ringing all over the country we asked the newest member of AEI’s education team, Michael McShane, to sit down with us this week on the podcast. We discuss Mike’s first thoughts on AEI and how his first TV appearance went. Mike also talks with us about a controversial new measure a Connecticut is taking to try and get kids to stay in school. We also move into the political sphere discuss both of the candidates for president and how their education records stack up and we cajole Mike into grading each. Finally we discuss Mike’s new book with is available for purchase today!

Michael McShane’s Scholar Page
President Obama and Education Reform: The Personal and the Political

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Banter #68: RNC Convention Update with AEI’s Jennifer Marsico

Aug30th
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

Right smack in the middle of the RNC convention, we interview in-house political expert Jennifer Marsico to get her take on the convention so far. Why brave the confetti and angry Ron Paul delegates on the convention floor when you can have Jen review the big speeches, examine the party platform, and look at where the party seems to be pointing itself? Jen also previews major road signs that listeners should watch out for as the campaign progresses. As a bonus, we sit down with friend-of-the-show Daniel Hanson to discuss the latest installment of the AEI debate series. Spoiler: Andrew struggles to find interest in a debate that centers on sports amateurism.

Is NCAA amateurism a sham? A ‘student athlete’ reality check
Jennifer Marsico’s Scholar Page

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Banter #47: The One About Super Tuesday polling

Mar9th
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of Banter, Steve Shepard of the National Journal sits down with hosts Stu James and Andrew Rugg to go over what the polls are showing in the wake of Super Tuesday. Steve gives us a state by state, demographic by demographic blow of the race so far and what things look like for Mitt, Rick, Newt and Ron in the next few weeks. Stu plays referee, trying to keep Andrew and Steve grounded in some kind of reality where people don’t just speak in percentages. He mostly succeeds. Mostly.

You can read Steve’s expert commentary at the National Journal.

Event: One Year Later: Japan After Catastrophe

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Banter #41: An Interview with AEI’s Henry Olsen

Jan27th
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stu

AEI Vice President Henry Olsen joins Stu and Andrew this week on the podcast. Henry takes an interesting look at the upcoming Florida primary and what it would take for Newt Gingrich to pull out a win. We also discuss “fairness” and how that plays to different segments of voters. Stu and Andrew also discuss living on one of Gingrich’s Moon Bases and what parts of the federal government might be needed to operate one.

Henry Olsen’s Scholar Page
Strong Night for Mitt Romney

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Banter #39: The One About the NH Primary with Jennifer Marsico

Jan12th
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

Stu and Andrew hit the new year running, sitting down with AEI Political guru Jennifer Marisco to discuss what the results of the NH primary mean for the Republican nomination contest. They discuss fundraising, Obama’s prospects, the possibility of a conservative alternative to Romney, and what to watch for in South Carolina.  Andrew and Stu also talk about some of the best articles (in their opinion) coming out of AEI this week. Enjoy!

Read Jennifer’s analysis of the2012 elections here!

Top Articles:

- An Imaginary Dustup? The Incalculable Harm of Regulation, Blake Hurst, The American

- Belmont & Fishtown, Charles Murray, The New Criterion

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Banter #29: The One About the Republican Primaries

Oct27th
2011 1 Comment Written by Stu

Jen Marsico, a Senior Research Associate for AEI’s Political Corner, joins Andrew and Stu on the podcast this week to talk about the Republican primary race so far and what we can expect going forward. How long can Herman Cain keep polling this high? Will Newt’s debate with Cain gain him some much needed traction? We also take some time to discuss Halloween costumes and Stu’s vacation plans.

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