Best Baker School Of Public Policy Podcasts (2024)

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Phil & Bill Answer Your Questions 30:38

13h ago30:38

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Two years and over 200,000 downloads later, "You Might Be Righ"t has inspired listeners nationwide. To mark this milestone, we invited our most avid listeners to ask Governors Bredesen and Haslam questions about the podcast, their time in office, and current hot topics.

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What’s Happening with AI Right Now? 39:34

7d ago39:34

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Nearly a year after the first You Might Be Right episode on AI, Michael Kratsios, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer, joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to revisit this rapidly evolving topic. They discuss recent AI developments, its societal impact, and America's role in global tech leadership.

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Episode 23: Michael McCall of the Tennessee Valley Authority 21:52

7d ago21:52

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Michael McCall, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Vice President of Environment and Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer, about the agency’s 2023 Sustainability Report. They discuss how TVA prioritizes sustainability and has shifted its mindset from compliance to stewardship. This shif…

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Episode 22: Daniel Poneman of the U.S. Department of Energy and Centrus Energy 31:38

23d ago31:38

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Daniel Poneman, former president and chief executive officer of Centrus Energy Corporation, United States Deputy Secretary of Energy and chief operating officer of the Department of Energy. He has worked for three United States presidents on issues ranging from nuclear nonproliferation to clean …

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What is the history and future of presidential debates? 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the history of televised presidential debates, his reaction to two major party campaigns agreeing to debates this year without the Commission’s involvement, and the future of these essential civic events.…

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Episode 21: Dr. Chris Burns of NOVONIX 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Chris Burns, Chief Executive Officer of NOVONIX, a leading battery materials and technology company with operations in the United States and Canada. Recently, DOE awarded NOVONIX a $100 million grant and a $103 million tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Progra…

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Episode 20: Charles Sims of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs 19:49

4M ago19:49

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Charles Sims, Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and Environmental Policy, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, about the Valley Pathways Study. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Baker School launched the Valley Pathways Study in February 2023 t…

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Do No Harm S2 SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Yascha Mounk on Escaping the "Identity Trap" 30:06

4M ago30:06

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In this special episode of the Do No Harm podcast, scholar Yascha Mounk explains the origins of identity politics, how it undermines free societies, and how we can fight back.

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Do No Harm S2 EP12: Rep. Ron Bryce on Working to Ban Abusive Gender Transitions for Children 25:14

4M ago25:14

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Kansas lawmaker and physician Rep. Ron Bryce shares a simple and powerful message: gender transitions for children are child abuse. He believes the procedures are unsafe, unproven, and unethical for kids—and he’s sponsoring a bill that would ban them for anyone under 18.

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Episode 19: Lilly Tench of the Spark Innovation Center 20:04

5M ago20:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Lilly Tench, Director of the Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park. The two discuss the Spark Cleantech Accelerator program and how applications are open for Cohort Three until May 15, 2024. TAEBC is a proud partner of the Spark Cleantech Accelerat…

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Do No Harm S2 EP11: Drs. Lauren Schwartz and Miriam Grossman on Challenging the American Psychiatric Association’s New Manifesto on Gender Ideology 31:19

5M ago31:19

31:19

Two respected psychiatrists who work with transgender-identified youths are calling out the American Psychiatric Association’s latest guidance on gender ideology for what it is: a political manifesto dressed up as science.

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How can we disagree better? 30:21

5M ago30:21

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Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah’s Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado’s Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share their “Disagree Better” initiative. They affirm the need to "disagree without hating each other" and explore practical ways to disagree better in everyday life.…

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Do No Harm S2 EP10: Rep. Ben Baker on Pushing Back Against DEI in Missouri’s Publicly Funded Colleges and Universities 30:02

5M ago30:02

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State Rep. Ben Baker has served others in many roles, from ministry and mission work to education and public office. Now he's speaking up on behalf of concerned students, professors, and patients as a sponsor of the "Do No Harm Act," a bill that would fight back against toxic DEI in Missouri’s publicly funded higher education institutions.…

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Do No Harm S2 EP9: Dr. Sheila Nazarian on Escaping Iran and the Rise of Antisemitism in Medicine 26:03

5M ago26:03

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Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a plastic surgeon at the top of her field, and the star of her own Netflix show called, “Skin Decision: Before and After.” In this podcast, Dr. Nazarian talks about fleeing Iran at a young age and warns others of the dangers of the DEI agenda and its connection to antisemitism.…

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Is the Electoral College the best way to elect a president? 48:21

5M ago48:21

48:21

Historian Allen Guelzo of Princeton University and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to delve into our presidential election process, its history, and arguments for (and against) reform.

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Do No Harm S2 EP8: Dr. Tabia Lee on Being Fired from a College for Being the “Wrong Kind of Black Woman” 40:49

5M ago40:49

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Dr. Tabia Lee was hired to lead the DEI department at De Anza College. Within two weeks, she was called a “dirty Zionist” and “the wrong kind of black person” for trying to create an inclusive environment for everyone, including Jewish students. In 2023, Dr. Lee was fired from her tenure-track position. She’s now an advocate for removing toxic DEI …

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Episode 18: Monica Walker of General Motors 14:20

6M ago14:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Monica Walker, Manager of Renewables & Energy Strategy at General Motors. GM has a bold vision for the future. One with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Piper and Walker discuss GM’s renewable energy commitments, electric vehicle charging partnership with the Pi…

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Do No Harm S2 EP7: Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld on how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies Breed Antisemitism in Medicine 22:36

6M ago22:36

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Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. In this episode, he discusses how his long-standing elective, Healing by Killing: Medicine during the Third Reich, was canceled in the face of antisemitic backlash. Then, just two months after the October Hamas terrorist attacks, Dr. Rubenfiel…

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What is the Role of Traditional Media in a Presidential Election? 47:01

6M ago47:01

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Natalie Allison, national political reporter for Politico, and Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for The Washington Post, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to examine the evolving role of traditional media in a modern presidential campaign.

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Do No Harm S2 EP 6: Lindsay Bednar, the Mom Who Took on the Local School Board over DEI Initiatives and Won 23:18

6M ago23:18

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Lindsay Bednar is a former teacher and a mom of two young students in one of the largest school districts in Minnesota. Over the past year, Lindsay started hearing that schools in the district were pushing unwanted ideologies onto students at all levels, from elementary to high school. All of them traced back to DEI initiatives that were oversteppi…

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Do No Harm S2 Ep5: Dr. Roy Eappen on how “gender-affirming" care is hurting American children 18:31

6M ago18:31

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While Europe pulls back from so-called “gender affirming care,” the United States keeps pushing the ideology on its citizens. Dr. Roy Eappen, an endocrinologist certified by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, wants to know why America is moving in the wrong direction and ignoring the science. He believes the "mental and physical health of A…

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Can a Third-Party Candidate Succeed? 44:56

6M ago44:56

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Dan DiSalvo, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Bill Galston, a senior fellow at Brookings and Wall Street Journal columnist, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss our two-party system and if a third-party candidate for president can be successful.

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Do No Harm S2 E4: Dr. Kris Kaliebe and the Plea for Scholarly Dialogue Concerning So-called "Gender-affirming Care." 22:32

6M ago22:32

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Dr. Kris Kaliebe, a board-certified General, Forensic, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and professor in the Psychiatry Department at the University of South Florida, joins the Do No Harm Podcast to discuss the plea for scholarly dialogue concerning so-called "gender affirming care" for youth. He has been outspoken on both gender ideology and …

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Episode 17: Jennifer Safavian of Autos Drive America 17:18

7M ago17:18

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Jennifer Safavian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autos Drive America. Autos Drive America’s mission is to grow the U.S. automotive industry by advocating for and defending open trade and investment policies that expand employment opportunities for Americans and choice for all consumer…

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Do No Harm S2 EP3: David L. Bernstein on the Rise of Antisemitism out of Toxic DEI 27:51

7M ago27:51

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David L. Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values (JILV), joins the Do No Harm podcast to discuss the rise of anti-semitism, particularly with “woke” groups on university campuses seeking to ban Jewish speakers and those who support Israel. Since the October 7 terrorist attack, the blatant antisemitism raging across college cam…

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Is Our Primary System Working? 53:43

7M ago53:43

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Galen Druke, host and producer of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast and Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and host of The Remnant podcast, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the modern presidential primary system – how it evolved, how it works, how it has changed politics, and if it ultimately reflects the will of the pe…

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Do No Harm S2 E2: The Silencing of Nurses Who Challenge DEI 43:44

7M ago43:44

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Dr. Marilyn Singleton is joined by guest host and registered nurse Laura Morgan. Together, they discuss the recent push to indoctrinate medical professionals on DEI and so-called gender-affirming care. They are joined by three other nurses on the front lines of medicine who are speaking out against the forced exodus of medical professionals who wan…

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Do No Harm S2 E1 : Discussing So-Called "Gender Affirming Care" With Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky 28:09

7M ago28:09

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Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky joins hosts Dr. Stanley Goldfarb and Dr. Marilyn Singleton to discuss the harmful practice of so-called “gender-affirming care.” Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of The Center for Child Behavioral Health as well as My OCD Care. He specializes in Parenting-based interventions for moo…

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Phil and Bill Discuss Their Political Parties 33:19

7M ago33:19

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To kick off Season Four, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam reveal why they chose to be part of their respective political parties and how they are squaring their own values with America’s evolving political landscape. Their conversation was moderated by Marianne Wanamaker, Dean of the Baker School. Season Four of "You Might B…

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Episode 16: Liliana Ramirez of Ford Motor Company 23:46

8M ago23:46

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Send us a Text Message. In what is likely Host Cortney Piper’s favorite interview to date, she interviews Liliana Ramirez, Global Director of Workforce Development at Ford. Ramirez is responsible for using cutting-edge strategies to build the manufacturing workforce required for BlueOval City and BlueOval SK Battery Park. In this episode, they disc…

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Noah 'Cash Money' Clair on helping youth grow with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities 23:44

8M ago23:44

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Noah 'Cash Money' Clair runs the Cash Money Youth Skills Camp, which provides kids a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from NFL/NBA/ college players and coaches.

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Phil & Bill Talk Immigration Policy 26:59

8M ago26:59

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In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share their own perspectives on immigration, modeling the type of civil debate that “You Might Be Right” seeks to foster. From controlling the border to dealing with illegal immigrants already in the country, work visas, and humanitarian borders, the hosts discuss one o…

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Dr. Kiki Barnes On Remarkable Rise From Title IX "Baby" To Trailblazer 24:47

8M ago24:47

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Dr. Kiki Barnes, the first Black female commissioner in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and in the history of the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association, explains how her grandmother, mother and father inspired her lifelong commitment to serve, teach and build.

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Episode 15: Kevin Heaslip of TEAM TN 17:14

8M ago17:14

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Send us a Text Message. How can we advance mobility solutions for all Tennesseans? In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Kevin Heaslip, Director of the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Heaslip also served as the Chief Executive Officer of TEAM TN, a partnership with the National Science Foun…

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Lifelong learning with Dr. Dan Sullivan and Jack Sielaff of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium 12/8/23 1:07:15

9M ago1:07:15

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This week's hosts, Joe Moravchick and Rich Larson talk with Dr. Dan Sullivan, the Curriculum Director of the Cannon valley Elder Collegium, and Jack Sielaf, a retired master Carpenter who is a student at the CVEC about the Elder Collegium program and the importance of never finishing one's personal education.…

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#13 Kurt Hines On Being More Than A Football Coach To His Players 32:46

9M ago32:46

32:46

Kurt Hines, the Head Football Coach at Coronado High School in California, shares about his journey to coaching and the lessons he's learned along the way, including the power of forgiveness in his own relationship with his father.

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Veterans Day and veterans' issues with Commissioner Brad Lindsay of the Minnesota Department of Veteran's Affairs 11/10/23 1:11:48

10M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Hosts Jon Olson and Steve Sviggum speak with MDVA Commissioner Brad Lindsay about caring for our veterans, the State of Minnesota's responsibilities and priorities vs. the federal government's, and the importance of celebrating and honoring Veterans Day.By Jon Olson and Steve Sviggum

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Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy 42:15

10M ago42:15

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As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion about democratic engagement, running for office, and her advice for business leaders.

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Episode 14: Gina Bonini of Modine 18:50

10M ago18:50

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Send us a Text Message. Host Cortney Piper interviews Gina Bonini, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at Modine. Modine is the only U.S.-based automotive thermal management provider for electric vehicles. They are headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, but the EV component manufacturing occurs at their plant in Lawrenceburg…

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Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves 51:24

10M ago51:24

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Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges facing Ameri…

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Shelia McBride on Helping High School Student Athletes Navigate the NCAA 33:07

10M ago33:07

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Shelia McBride is the founder of GradeCheck®, a company that was created with the vision of providing students and their parents the ability to understand the student’s current academic performance, set goals for improvement and monitor performance against those goals to ensure that each student has the opportunity to maximize their access to highe…

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The Fentanyl Epidemic with Northfield, Minnesota Chief of Police Mark Elliott, 10/27/23 1:02:47

10M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Hosts Nathan Leaf and Rich Larson talk with Northfield, Minnesota Chief of Police Mark Elliott about the Fentanyl epidemic, what is being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat the issue, and what resources are available to those with drug problems and their loved ones.By Nathan Leaf and Rich Larson

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Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith 44:57

10M ago44:57

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Recorded live at Launch Tennessee’s 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy.

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Issues in Long Term Care with Assistant Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services with the Minnesota Department of Human Services Natasha Merz 10/13/23 1:00:02

10M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Hosts Rich Larson and Nathan Leaf talk with Assistant Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services Natasha Merz with the Minnesota Department of Human Services about the current challenges faced by long term care facilities, including staffing and funding.By KYMN News

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Episode 13: Julian Spector of Canary Media 26:28

11M ago26:28

26:28

Send us a Text Message. In the first episode of Season 2, Host Cortney Piper interviews Julian Spector, senior reporter at Canary Media, an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The pair spoke about Spector’s recent coverage of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decarbonization ef…

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Public Policy This Week - Previewing the Supreme Court docket with Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School, 10/6/23 55:08

11M ago55:08

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Host Steve Poskanzer and his guest, Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School, discuss some of the most interesting cases the Supreme Court has agreed to hear in this term. Those cases could impact Congressional regulatory power, the viability of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (and possibly the Federal Reserve B…

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The United States Constitution with Professor of Constitutional Law and President Emeritus of Carleton College Steve Poskanzer 9/29/23 1:05:05

11M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Con Law Professor and President Emeritus of Carleton College Steve Poskanzer about the United States Constitution, and how it has not only survived and remained viable, but actually remained vital for 236 years.By Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson

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#12 Charles Adams III On Coaching And Policing In North Minneapolis 28:49

11M ago28:49

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#12 Charles Adams On Coaching And Policing In North Minneapolis Charles Adams III, Head Football Coach at Minneapolis North Community High School and director of security for the Minnesota Twins, highlights being raised in North Minneapolis, following in his father's footsteps to become a Minneapolis police officer, and insights into his football t…

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Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham 47:05

11M ago47:05

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Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what’s next.

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Civics Education in the State of Minnesota with Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel and Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann 9/15/23 1:05:57

11M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Hosts Nathan Leaf and Joe Moravchik talk with Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel and Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann about the state, and the importance, of civics education in the State of Minnesota right now.By Nathan Leaf and Joe Moravchik

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