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Oct 23, 2024 • 18min
America's Societal Revolutions
Timothy Goeglein joins Brian Anderson to discuss his new book, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How The 1960s Turned Into A National Nightmare and How We Can Revive The American Dream, which chronicles the lasting impact of the sexual revolution and the Great Society programs of the 1960s.

Oct 17, 2024 • 53min
A Supreme Court Preview
Ilya Shapiro, a Manhattan Institute scholar, Jim Copland, who directs legal policy there, and Georgetown law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz dive into the Supreme Court's 2024–25 term. They discuss pivotal topics such as age verification laws, pediatric gender care, and recent challenges to FDA regulations on flavored e-cigarettes. The panel also examines the complexities of sovereign immunity cases and highlights the court's evolving relationship with public opinion, making for a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary legal battles.

Oct 9, 2024 • 15min
Starbucks and the Administrative State
Jordan McGillis is joined by Ilya Shapiro to discuss the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling against the coffee giant.

Oct 2, 2024 • 14min
AI for Government
Danny Crichton joins Brian Anderson to discuss how AI and algorithms can be applied to streamline government services.

Sep 25, 2024 • 34min
Boeing's Space Race
https://www.city-journal.org/multimedia/boeings-space-raceJim Meigs joins Jordan McGillis to discuss the issues that have been plaguing Boeing, from safety issues with commercial planes to the return of the Starliner space vehicle, and the future of American space programs.

Sep 18, 2024 • 14min
Wilhelm Reich, Instigator of the Sexual Revolution
James Panero and John Hirschauer discuss Wilhelm Reich, the father of the sexual revolution, and how he has shaped the current discourse around sexuality and the family.

Sep 11, 2024 • 21min
Reigniting Economic Growth
Judge Glock joins Brian Anderson to discuss economic strategy and the consequences of government regulation on American productivity.

Sep 4, 2024 • 31min
Election Economics
Idrees Kahloon and Jordan McGillis discuss polling and strategy on economic issues, the limits of election modeling, and the state of the presidential election.

Aug 28, 2024 • 21min
Unfit for Work
Steven Malanga joins Brian Anderson to discuss the decline in labor force participation and the factors that might be contributing to it.

Aug 21, 2024 • 21min
Christians in the Moral Minority
Aaron M. Renn, author of "Life in the Negative World", discusses the evolving challenges American Christians face in today's culture. He examines the decline of Christianity's societal influence and the impact of significant events from the 1960s to the Trump era. Renn emphasizes that evangelicals must adapt to their new minority status and build supportive communities. He also shares insights on maintaining religious values amid changing cultural norms, highlighting the need for resilience and adaptation in a complex landscape.


