Best Aaron Sharma Podcasts (2024)

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The U.K. Realignment with Nick Timothy, MP 43:01

6h ago43:01

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On this episode, Nick Timothy, Conservative member of Parliament, takes a look at conservative populism from a British perspective. Timothy has had a front-row seat to the U.K.’s political realignment, and shares his observations and comparisons to the American experience. He and Oren talk through how he survived a Conservative wipeout in the recen…

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Conservative Urbanism with Aaron Renn 47:39

3h ago47:39

47:39

On this episode, author and American Reformer senior fellow Aaron Renn joins Oren Cass to discuss urbanism and how conservatives should approach cities. In the wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the history of American urban governance, where conservatives should focus their policy efforts, and how urban policy can improve the lives of everyda…

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Unionizing Minor League Baseball with Harry Marino 44:27

1h ago44:27

44:27

On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Harry Marino, founder and president of Sports Solidarity, who led the successful effort last year to unionize Minor League Baseball. The two discuss how Marino's time in the minors made him realize a union was needed, his successful campaign to win recognition for that union from Major League Baseball, and ho…

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Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner 49:26

1h ago49:26

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On this episode, University of Winchester professor and economist Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy. The two discuss where money comes from, the ways that government policy can help and hurt markets, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance. For more, read his latest book, Where Does Mo…

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Revisiting the CHIPS Act with Senator Todd Young 33:26

13d ago33:26

33:26

On this episode, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Oren Cass for a conversation about the CHIPS Act on the two-year anniversary of its passage. They discuss its ongoing implementation, where those efforts have fallen short or been supplanted by unrelated policy objectives, and what policymakers need to do to revitalize American manufacturing more bro…

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Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind 50:23

28d ago50:23

50:23

On this episode, author and academic Michael Lind joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the U.S. economy. The two discuss the merits of tariffs, the public purpose of markets and market power, and how best to provide social insurance. For more, read Lind's recent Compass Point essay, "So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?," and check out hi…

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When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

On this episode, author and founder of Breakout Capital Ruchir Sharma joins Oren Cass to discuss the consequences when markets fail. The two walk through the history of government intervention in the market, the problems with over-regulation, and how a more populist economics could provide a corrective. For more, check out Sharma's latest book, Wha…

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Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

On this episode, Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Henry Olsen joins Oren Cass to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate and what the move means for the future of conservatism. Henry and Oren talk through the history of conservative support for government intervention, how Reagan's legacy was co-…

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Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

On this episode, host Oren Cass takes the guest seat to discuss his recent Compass Point essay about electric vehicles, “The Electric Slide.” Cass and managing editor Drew Holden discuss America’s electric vehicle policy and its limitations, the threat of China dominating the global market, and why conservatives—long critical of the technology—shou…

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Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass is joined by Dean W. Ball, research fellow at the Mercatus Center's Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project, to discuss the future of American manufacturing. The two evaluate what AI could mean for domestic manufacturing, the prospect of reindustrialization, and how frontier technologies…

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The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon 45:53

2M ago45:53

45:53

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans. The two discuss her new book, Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, and how the political beliefs of working-class Americans have …

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Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli 44:13

3M ago44:13

44:13

On this episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli joins Oren Cass to discuss her new book about how Amazon has ruthlessly bullied its way to dominating nearly every industry and the implications of its anti-competitive actions on corporate power and regulation, as well as the current Federal Trade Commission case against the company. For …

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Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

On a special episode of the American Compass Podcast, progressive Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Chairman of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington each join Oren Cass to discuss plausible approaches to the federal deficit and what serious fiscal responsibility would look like given political realities within each of their parties. For…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren Cass and Chris Griswold discuss American Compass’s new tax and budget collection, Return of the Fiscal Conservatives. They talk through why fiscal conservatives need to focus on revenue as well as spending, the importance of limited government, and the evolving shift away from the orthodoxy of viewing …

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America's Broken Immigration System with Mark Krikorian 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

On this episode, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Oren Cass to unpack America’s broken immigration system. They walk through the history, the economics, and how public statements and policies from the Biden administration precipitated and fueled the current crisis. Mark helps demystify the confusing la…

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The Rise of American "Neopopulism" with David Leonhardt 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

On today’s episode, New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins Oren Cass for a discussion of “neopopulism,” the realignment of American politics, and a bit of the history that got us here. For more, read David’s recent NYT piece discussing this push for a more responsive politics. And check out his recent book, Ours Was a Shining Future, ab…

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The Wolves of K Street with Brody Mullins 42:58

4M ago42:58

42:58

On this episode, Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Brody Mullins joins Oren Cass to discuss his new book, coauthored with Politico’s Luke Mullins, about the corrosive influence of corporate power in politics, the evolution of the lobbying industry, and changes that could make Congress more responsive to the will of the voters. For more, ch…

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Broadening the Defense Industrial Base with Marathon’s Robert Delfeld 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

On this episode, Oren is joined by the Marathon Initiative’s Robert Delfeld to discuss how to broaden and strengthen the defense industrial base. They dig into the history and politics of the defense industry, the effects of deindustrialization on the supply chain, and a blueprint for supporting the defense industrial “sub-base.” Read Robert’s new …

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Educational Pluralism with Ashley Rogers Berner 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

Ashley Rogers Berner, director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, joins Oren for a discussion of educational pluralism: the key to ensuring choice and standards in K–12 schools. They survey the international landscape, trends in educational philosophies, and what it would look like to fully embrace a pluralistic model in the Unite…

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The Future of American Energy with Thomas Hochman 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

On this special Earth Day episode of the podcast, Oren is joined by Thomas Hochman, a research associate at the Foundation for American Innovation. They discuss American energy policy, the promise of nuclear, climate change, regulatory hurdles, and much more. For more from Thomas, check out: A Nuclear Renaissance?, The New Atlantis It’s Not Just NE…

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Michael Pettis on Dollar Dominance 56:04

5M ago56:04

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On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren is joined by Michael Pettis, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, for an in-depth discussion of the dollar as the global reserve currency: pros, cons, and what it all means for the American economy. Further Reading The High Price of Dollar Dominance (Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs) Bad Trad…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: The American Appetite for Government 37:19

5M ago37:19

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris dive into American Compass’s latest survey results on American attitudes toward the role and scope of government. Conventional wisdom says Americans are hopelessly polarized over “big government” vs. “small government,” but our new survey reveals a much more complicated picture. Read the full…

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Inside the CHIPS Act Rollout with Micron Technology 34:43

6M ago34:43

34:43

On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Scott Gatzemeier, Corporate Vice President of Front End U.S. Expansion at Micron Technology, to discuss the on-the-ground reality of the CHIPS Act rollout. In this fascinating discussion, Scott shares details on Micron’s plans to build new semiconductor fabs in the U.S., enabled by the CHIPS Act. He and Oren …

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Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age 41:35

6M ago41:35

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This month, Oren Cass delivered the 2024 First Things Lecture in Washington, DC, on the topic, "Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age." What should conservative politics look like at a time when many Americans are no longer religious?By American Compass

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Patrick Ruffini on Populism and the Realignment 41:52

6M ago41:52

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In this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass talks with Patrick Ruffini, founding partner of Echelon Insights, about his book "Party of the People," which examines the Republican Party's transformation in recent years. Ruffini argues that the divide between college-educated and non-college voters has become the defining cleavage in Am…

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The Media and Conservatism with David Leonhardt, Emily Jashinsky, and Idrees Kahloon 57:56

6M ago57:56

57:56

How can the media better understand the reality of American life outside the Beltway, and what are reporters missing about these shifting economic and political debates? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, David Leonhardt of the New York Times moderates a discussion with Emily Jashinsky (National Journalism Cente…

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Realignment Politics with Jerry Seib, Michael Brendan Dougherty, and Tim Chapman 50:57

6M ago50:57

50:57

What does the right-of-center's economic debate mean for political leaders and how is it being translated into electoral politics in 2024 and beyond? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Jerry Seib of the Wall Street Journal moderates a discussion with Michael Brendan Dougherty (National Review) and Tim Chapman (A…

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The Future of Conservative Economics with Julius Krein, Michael Strain, and Rana Foroohar 1:01:24

6M ago1:01:24

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How is conservative thinking about economic policy and the role of government changing? From our recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times moderates a discussion with Julius Krein (American Affairs) and Michael Strain (American Enterprise Institute) digging into how the American right-of-center is thinking…

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John A. Burtka IV on Building a Better Elite 43:31

7M ago43:31

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On this episode of the American Compass podcast, Oren Cass is joined by John A. Burtka IV, president and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and author of the new book of old wisdom on governing, Gateway to Statesmanship. They discuss how to cultivate and educate a better elite, what the “mirrors for princes” tradition has to teach today’s…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Support for Families 35:19

7M ago35:19

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris weigh in on the ongoing fight over the Child Tax Credit in Congress and discuss more broadly the question of how conservatives should think about supporting families—without getting mired in 30-year-old fights about welfare. Further Reading: Our new survey: The Family Policy Renaissance, Expl…

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#13: Elizabeth Rosenberg -- Opening the Branding Portal 54:40

8M ago54:40

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Whether we're a Fortune 500 company at the top of our game, a founder with a unique point of view, or a seasoned executive on the rise, every day we're figuring out new ways to consistently engage people in our brand stories. The nuances of creating ways to cut through the clutter, defining and expressing authenticity for ourselves, all while stayi…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Globalization 40:35

8M ago40:35

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris discuss globalization—how we got here, the problems it has created, and what policymakers should do now. Drawing on our new survey (out today!), they dig into what voters think and how and why economists and policymakers are so disconnected from average Americans on this issue. Specifically, …

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Oren Cass & Steve Moore Debate Immigration and Wages 58:31

9M ago58:31

58:31

Oren Cass and the Heritage Foundation’s Steve Moore debate immigration and wages at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s American Economic Forum. The debate offers a stark illustration of the shift underway from a paradigm that celebrates cheap and plentiful labor to one that recognizes scarce labor and rising wages as drivers of productivity an…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:05:00

9M ago2:05:00

2:05:00

Join the TV Tantrum of Jamie, Karen and AJ as they tackle another night of TV Tonight... Dr. Who, Surreal Estate, Quantum Leap, A Murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsers, and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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#12: Catharine Dockery -- From Harmfulness to Happiness 41:08

9M ago41:08

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As a child, Catharine Dockery slept on a floor for 5 years. As an adult she is the founding partner of Vice Ventures, armed with a sum total $75 million dollar venture fund designed to combat the problematic perceptions and developments in vice categories of business like sex work, e-cigarettes/nicotine, psychedelics, and more. Deeply embedded in V…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Wall Street 42:21

9M ago42:21

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris head to Wall Street to discuss our fourth Issues 2024 brief, exploring why 57% of GOP voters say that "Wall Street investors are getting rich doing things that weaken our economy"—and what policymakers can do to get things back on track. Financial markets have ceased to play their vital role …

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 1:43:00

9M ago1:43:00

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Join the Exciting Enthusiasts Jamie, Karen and AJ as they dig into another night of TV Tonight... Dr. Who, Surreal Estate, A murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and whatever else tickles our fancyBy NDB Media

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:08:00

9M ago2:08:00

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Join the Dastardly Dialect of Jamie,Karen and AJ as they digest another night of TV Tonight on FA... Surreal Estate, A Murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and whaever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 1:34:00

10M ago1:34:00

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Join the Chatty Critics Jamie, Karen and AJ as they digi into another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Quantum Leap, A Murder at the End of the WorldBy NDB Media

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TRAVEL ITCH RADIO 30:00

9M ago30:00

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For the past 30 years, St. Augustine has marked the Saturday before Thanksgiving with Light Up! Night. During the annual Nights of Lights, millions of twinkling white lights come to life and illuminate the historic architecture of the nation’s oldest city. The festival, which encompasses more than 20 blocks of the historic district, has roots in th…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:13:00

9M ago2:13:00

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Join the Dastardly Dialect of Jamie, Karen and AJ as they tackle another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Loki, Quantum Leap, American Horror Stories and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Industrial Policy 40:50

10M ago40:50

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, we’re diving into all things industrial policy. Oren and Chris discuss our third Issues 2024 brief and the importance of a strong industrial base. In short: Making things matters. Domestic industry is vital to workers and their communities, technological and economic progress, and national security. Thanks …

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 5:00

9M ago5:00

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Join the Crazy Critics Jamiee, Karen and AJ as they digest another night of TV Tonight's Line-up... Fear the Walking Dead, Sureal Estate, Loki, Quantum Leap, AH Stories and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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#11: Carl Jones -- The Evolution of Creativity & Leadership 54:41

10M ago54:41

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Carl Jones is one of the most curious creatives in the world today. Through his visionary company, Martian Blueberry, Carl has been the creator and executive producer of long-standing entertainment franchises like The Boondocks, Black Dynamite, The Last OG, and many more. He's leveraged everything from his technological curiosity to his leadership …

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:11:00

10M ago2:11:00

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Join the Terrific Trio of Jamie, Karen and AJ as they dig into another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Loki, Quantum Leap, InvasionBy NDB Media

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Worker Power 34:54

11M ago34:54

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On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris discuss the second brief in our Issues 2024 series. This one goes deep on worker power: why it matters for our economy, what voters think about it, and why conservative political leaders should make it a priority. Read the full issue brief here: Issues 2024: Worker Power…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:17:00

10M ago2:17:00

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Join the Crazy Critics Jamie, Karen and AJ as they digest another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Quantum Leap, Loki, AHS: Delicate, Invasion, Fall of the House of Usher and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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