Best Federation of State Humanities Councils Podcasts (2024)

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Lost Children of Ukraine: Featuring Gillian Huebner, Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts 14:21

3d ago14:21

14:21

Gillian Huebner, Executive Director of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues at Georgetown University, spoke with Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts about the children who have been kidnapped and disappeared during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Special Guest: Gillian Huebner. Support Across the States…

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The Effect of Net Neutrality on America’s Technology Landscape: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown 13:34

6d ago13:34

13:34

ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide discuss the reinstatement of net neutrality regulations by the Biden administration, which could harm the internet industry. Both suggest that limited government intervention in the internet and broadband industry …

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America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown 14:34

8d ago14:34

14:34

The Biden Administration's energy policy pose a clear threat to affordable and reliable power by revoking permits, denying access, and enriching our enemies. Joe Trotter, director of ALEC's Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, explains where things went haywire. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. Support Across the States…

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The Threat to Property Rights & Title Insurance 13:46

30d ago13:46

13:46

As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts spoke with Elizabeth Blosser, VP of Government Affairs American Land Title Association about how President Biden’s recent pledge threatens property r…

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Tackling The Fentanyl Crisis & Supporting Families 28:37

1M ago28:37

28:37

As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts recently interviewed Deena Loudon, Ambassador at Shatterproof and Mother of Matthew Loudon, and Tina Marie Bell, Mother of Brandon Bell, about dealin…

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Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Democracy 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. …

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Grappling With AI Regulation & Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown 14:44

4M ago14:44

14:44

Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide discussing the challenges of regulating AI while balancing innovation and risk on this ALEC Breakdown. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors For Women's History Month 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling. Special Guests: Carrie Barth a…

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Education Freedom and Policy Priorities: Andrew Handel on ALEC Breakdown 6:17

5M ago6:17

6:17

Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about bu…

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Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Priorities: Nino Marchese on ALEC Breakdown 10:52

6M ago10:52

10:52

Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024. Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to ad…

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Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown 11:20

6M ago11:20

11:20

Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. Supp…

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The Energy Affordability Report: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown 20:50

6M ago20:50

20:50

Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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What's Coming Up For ALEC In 2024: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk on ALEC Breakdown 12:15

7M ago12:15

12:15

Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. Support Across the States…

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Maui Fires & Restricting American Uranium with Joe Trotter 17:21

11M ago17:21

17:21

Joe Trotter, ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the probable causes of the fires in Maui and how President Biden's decision to designate one of America's richest uranium deposits as a national monument severely restricts the country's ability to become energy independent. Special …

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How the Jones Act Impacts Maritime Commerce and National Security 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security. Special Guest: Colin Grabow. Support Acros…

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The Latest Threat to the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights 9:37

12M ago9:37

9:37

An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR wou…

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His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the US on the Ukraine War. 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. We are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine…

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Transparency in Health Care: Brooklyn Roberts Explains 5:01

1y ago5:01

5:01

Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when pa…

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Artificial Intelligence Accountability: Jake Morabito Explores NTIA’s AI Accountability Policy 6:01

1y ago6:01

6:01

Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. Support Across the States…

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Canadian Wildfires Flood Eastern Seaboard with Smoke and Haze 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. …

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135: America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis 29:58

1y ago29:58

29:58

As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United St…

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134: America's Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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How States are Creating Universal Education Freedom 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States. States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa…

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132: Combating Human Trafficking 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. Guest speakers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Summit Beverage, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusse…

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131: How State Reforms Can Address Problems in Vision Care 13:06

1+ y ago13:06

13:06

Join the American Optometric Association's Dr. William T. Reynolds and ALEC Senior Director of the ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts for a discussion on how states can play a critical role in addressing growing problems with vision plan providers. The American Optometric Association said too often vision plan providers are …

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130: Anesthesiology w/ Mike MacKinnon, Jenny Schmitt and Brooklyn Roberts 38:46

2y ago38:46

38:46

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the owner of MacKinnon Anesthesia and the Program Director for National Anesthesia Services. Together with ALEC's Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, th…

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129: Liberalism and Free Speech on Campus 18:21

2y ago18:21

18:21

Matt Fisher hosts a conversation between New York Post Columnist Rikki Schlatt, ALEC Education and Workplace Task Force Director Andrew Handel and Executive Director of Speech First Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. Support Across the States…

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128: Charter Schools and Educational Freedom 30:53

2y ago30:53

30:53

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher hosts Will Estrada, the President of Parental Rights, to talk about school choice, charter schools, and the issues behind the discussion of educational freedom. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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127: What is Blockchain? w/ Leo Briceno 24:04

2y ago24:04

24:04

If you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, A…

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126: How to Make America Safe Again w/ Sheriff Lew Evangelidis 23:45

2y ago23:45

23:45

Criminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts, who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following t…

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125: Twitter, Musk, and the Feds w/ Harmeet Dhillon and Jonathon Hauenschild 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

The recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free spe…

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124: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk 23:41

2y ago23:41

23:41

The American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank? Video edition of podcast: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor Rich States, Poor States website Support Across the States…

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123: Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter 16:45

2y ago16:45

16:45

Inflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine…

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122: ALECtv: Parents Flip School Board Demanding Transparency and Accountability w/ Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Results from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and…

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121: Grading the Governors w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk 26:38

2+ y ago26:38

26:38

Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors o…

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120: Meeting the Challenges for Agriculture in 2022 w/ Rep. Phil Green 18:10

2+ y ago18:10

18:10

The Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with regulations at the state and federal level have presented a myriad of challenges for rural Americans and the agriculture industry. Join Matthew Fisher and Joe Trotter, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture, as they sit down with Phil Green, Representative from Michigan'…

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119: Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part II w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones 26:38

2+ y ago26:38

26:38

In the second of a two-part Across the States special on the War in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow & Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, sat down for another interview on March 15, 2022, with Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism offers his eyewitness testimony …

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118: Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part I w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones 36:27

2+ y ago36:27

36:27

The ongoing war of Russian aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the brutality of Vladimir Putin and the heroism of the Ukrainian people. In in the first of a two-part special by Across the States on the war in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow & Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Karla Jones, Sr. Direc…

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117: CPAC 2022 Interview with John Cardillo 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

10:53

At CPAC 2022 in Orlando, Florida, John Cardillo, conservative commentator, sat down for an interview with Matt Fisher at the ALEC booth to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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116: Small Business Reform with State Legislator of the Month Rep. John Wills 16:43

2+ y ago16:43

16:43

Small businesses are responsible for more than 60% of all new jobs created in the United States. In Iowa, Representative John Wills is leading the charge to invest in the entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and cottage industries who make up the backbone of our economy. On today’s episode of Across the States, ALEC’s February State Legislator of …

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115: Strengthening Law Enforcement w/ Nino Marchese and Rob O'Donnell 15:20

2+ y ago15:20

15:20

Law enforcement officials face new and emerging challenges everyday. At CPAC 2022, Nino Marchese, Director of the ALEC Task Forces on Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, sat down with Rob O'Donnell, author for Law Enforcement Today, to discuss the status of police reform and how America can invest more in those who vow to serve and protect their co…

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114: Crisis in Ukraine w/Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, DCM Yaroslav Brisiuck, Chris Holzen, Alan Mendoza, DCM Margus Särglepp, and Damon Wilson 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

34:50

On February 16, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ALEC recorded a Policy Hour podcast featuring Lisa B. Nelson, CEO of the American Legislative Exchange Council and Ms. Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force as they discuss the then unfolding crisis in Ukraine with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz,…

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113: School Choice by EdChoice w/Jason Bedrick, Michael McShane, and Andrew Handel 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

24:51

School choice has become a national movement in statehouses across America. To learn more about this innovative policy of empowerment, join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, and Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development. Ed Choi…

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112: Don’t Wait on Washington for Healthcare Reform w/Brian Blase, Naomi Lopez, and Matt Mitchell 38:02

2+ y ago38:02

38:02

The debate over healthcare dominates the national political discourse, but state lawmakers possess significant power and ability to bring about positive reforms for their constituents. Join us as Matthew Fisher sits down with Brian Blase, founder of the Paragon Health Institute, Naomi Lopez, Director of Healthcare Policy at the Goldwater Institute,…

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111: State of Georgia w/ State Legislator of the Month Sen. John Albers 21:58

2+ y ago21:58

21:58

Senator John Albers of Georgia is not only a strong supporter of ALEC. He is a lawmaker with a resume of results. And on today’s episode of Across the States, he joins us to share his thoughts on the state of Georgia politics and how he and his family have overcome trials to better serve his constituents. Fox 5 Atlanta article, “Georgia Senate appr…

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110: Loudoun County and the Struggle for Parents Rights in Education 27:25

2+ y ago27:25

27:25

In Loudoun County, Virginia, the struggle for parents rights in education has captured the public’s attention. On today’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with John Whitbeck, partner at WhitbeckBennet Family Law firm and former Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party, Bill Ashworth, Vice President of Public Affairs and Engagement, and An…

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109: The Pro-Business Approach for Struggling States w/ Carla J. Sonntag and Jonathan Williams 17:10

2+ y ago17:10

17:10

State legislatures are assembled, and lawmakers are debating how best to foster economic growth in their states. Join us as we sit down with Carla J. Sonntag, President and Founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition, and Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, to discuss what changes need to be made in stat…

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108: Social Media Censorship and Free Speech w/ Jonathon Hauenschild 23:09

2+ y ago23:09

23:09

Content moderation on social media has sparked vigorous debate over freedom of speech in online forums. From the permanent suspension of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal Twitter account to the Heroes of Liberty controversy at Facebook, the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the Internet are only growing in importance. Matthew Fish…

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107: Protecting Children with Foster Care Reform w/Sen Nancy Barto and Rebecca Masterson 15:14

2+ y ago15:14

15:14

America’s foster care system is in need of reform to protect children and give them a chance to grow up in a stable environment. On this week’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with Senator Nancy Barto of Arizona and Rebecca Masterson, Chief Counsel of Gen Justice, to discuss policies that will empower law enforcement and our foster care s…

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106: Remedies for Homelessness w/ Carol Hollowell and Andre Cushing 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

28:13

The crisis of homelessness is spreading throughout the United States impacting over half of a million Americans. But organizations like the Switchpoint Community Resource Center are working to make a difference. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of Switchpoint, and Andre Cushing of the American City County…

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