Jeff Flake

Former Senators Jeff Flake and Joe Manchin join current Senator Tina Smith for a candid discussion on the broken state of the Senate. Flake warns about the dangers of growing presidential power, while Manchin highlights the disconnect with working-class voters. Smith candidly reveals her reasons for stepping down, citing safety concerns amid political violence. They debate the increasing partisanship and the role of the filibuster. The trio also explores potential reforms like term limits and the need for a return to bipartisan cooperation.

Jeff Flake, former Arizona representative, senator, ambassador, and Goldwater Institute leader. He recounts marooning himself on an island and the loneliness of solitude. He discusses whether Republicans will return to traditional conservatism after Trump. He covers populism’s limits, electoral reforms like open primaries and ranked choice, and lessons from diplomacy and sanctions.

Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator from Arizona and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, shares insights on the Republican Party's transformation under Trump. He reflects on his principled stand against political degradation and the costs of compromise. Discussing immigration, Flake argues for expansion of legal pathways, linking anti-immigrant sentiment with protectionism. He emphasizes the need for political reforms to improve governance and warns of rising national debt. Flake's journey includes efforts in foreign diplomacy and hopes for a more engaged, responsible political culture.

Join former Senator Jeff Flake, law professors Cristina Rodríguez and Jamal Greene, and ex-Attorney General Jeff Sessions as they tackle the future of the Supreme Court. They debate the contentious idea of term limits for justices, weighing potential benefits against risks of politicization. The conversation delves into judicial independence, external ethics codes, and the implications of expanding the court. The guests also address the striking trust gap between political parties and explore historical factors affecting the court’s legitimacy.

Maninder Sidhu, Canada's international trade minister, on trade diversification and a China understanding. Tjorven Bellmann, Germany's ambassador to Canada, on European coordination using trade, regulation and defense. Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, on Republican responses to Trump and U.S. political dynamics. Tom Shannon, veteran U.S. diplomat, on U.S.-Canada ties and middle-power strategy.