Best Gerard Baker Podcasts (2024)

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Debates, October Surprises and the Coin-Flip Election 27:41

2d ago27:41

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JD Vance and Tim Walz took to the debate stage for a substance-heavy debate that was in contrast, not only to the highly personalized debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris last month but also to all the rancorous presidential debates of the last few election cycles. Still, it's unlikely to make an iota of difference to the outcome of the el…

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The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf 24:13

3d ago24:13

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What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexities of division within American society. They discuss how embracing vulnerability can be a tool to diffuse that division and examine the dangers of binary thinking, touching on topics like religion, me…

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Under the Heel of Chinese Tyranny 26:36

11d ago26:36

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When Hong Kong was handed over to China from the British in 1997, the city colony’s freedoms were supposed to be maintained for the next 50 years. But in nearly half that time, Beijing has broken its promises and imposed its totalitarian rule. A national security law that curtailed freedom of speech has contributed to turning a once-thriving city c…

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Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt 30:18

17d ago30:18

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What has led to the erosion of civic engagement and volunteerism over the course of the past generation? This week Eric J. Tanenblatt joins host Roger Ream to discuss how his TFAS experience led to him to pursue a career in government and public service, and the memorable moments he experienced as a result (coordinating the 2004 G8 Economic Summit,…

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Sen. Josh Hawley on Another Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump and the New Republican Party 20:45

18d ago20:45

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Donald Trump found himself the target of a second attempt on his life, this time from a gunman who was lying in wait for hours, only to be thwarted by the Secret Service. What’s happening with the former president’s security? And with less than 50 days to go to the 2024 election, has the intensity of campaign rhetoric become dangerous? On this epis…

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Trump's Missed Opportunity 26:14

23d ago26:14

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The verdict is in - Donald Trump came a distant second this week in his first - and perhaps only - presidential debate with Kamala Harris. The former president was repeatedly on the defensive and easily baited by the vice president, despite the fact that she is the candidate of the incumbent and largely unpopular administration. What went wrong? Wi…

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How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker 39:42

1M ago39:42

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Why has there been a sharp decline in institutional trust amongst Americans and how can that confidence be rebuilt? This week Gerard Baker joins host Roger Ream to discuss the loss of trust in American institutions (particularly in the media, government, and big business), the reasons behind that decline, and the impact of globalization. Plus, the …

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Can Republicans Take the Senate? 33:12

1M ago33:12

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While most voters are focused on the contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there are key Senate races across the nation that will decide who will be in control of the chamber in January. One of the most important is in Pennsylvania, where Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey is being challenged by Dave McCormick, a businessman and combat v…

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Interview with James Durrant - RareX 17:57

1M ago17:57

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The podcast is an interview with James Durrant, the Managing Director of RareX, an ASX-listed company focused on rare earth elements (REEs) and phosphate mining. James discusses his background as a mining engineer and his experience working for companies like BHP Billiton before joining RareX. He explains the importance of REEs in modern technology…

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The Election and the Economy 37:44

1M ago37:44

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Kamala Harris told the Democratic National Convention that she has plans for what she called an “opportunity economy.” But with little detail about what such a platform entails, except for promises to end so-called price gouging and raise taxes on companies and the better off, voters don’t seem to have a clear picture of what they will get if the V…

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The Onward March of Joy 27:41

2M ago27:41

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A month after abandoning their death march to the polls with President Joe Biden and switching to a campaign of joy with Kamala Harris, Democrats are in Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. But beyond spreading the happiness, what are the Democrats offering? On the strength of her few …

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Campus Voices: The Future of Reporting with TFAS Journalism Students 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

Journalism requires courage and a commitment to pursuing the truth, even in challenging environments. Thomas McKenna and Jonas Du, two talented students participating in the TFAS Student Journalism Association, understand this. Through the Student Journalism Association, TFAS supports young independent journalists who approach journalism through a …

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Is Trump Losing? 31:11

2M ago31:11

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With days to go before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the spotlight is shining brightly on Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, as they continue to enjoy a largely substance-free campaign honeymoon, with the sizable help of the media. Meanwhile, cracks in the once-confident campaign of Donald Trump are beginning to show. Th…

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Tim Walz And The Democrats’ Leftward Lurch 33:50

2M ago33:50

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During Tim Walz’s first rally as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Americans got to see a quick-witted and effective speaker who knows how to go on the offensive when he needs to. But beyond the theatre, what’s his actual record as Minnesota governor? Two political insiders who’ve been following Walz for decades sit down with Gerry Baker …

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Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett 38:15

2M ago38:15

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This week Randy Barnett joins host Roger Ream to discuss the ideas of constitutional originalism, natural law vs. natural rights, the importance of the ninth amendment, and how they all inform his interpretation of libertarianism. Plus, the benefits of teaching constitutional law through a narrative lens and stories from Randy’s newly released memo…

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Interview with Dr Mike Jones - Impact Minerals 13:55

2M ago13:55

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The article is a transcript of a podcast interview with Dr. Mike Jones, the Managing Director of Impact Minerals. Mike discusses the history of the company, which was founded in 2006 with the goal of finding a world-class ore body. He talks about the company's focus on commodities like gold, copper, nickel, and more recently, high-purity alumina (H…

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Interview with Jason Titman - Findi 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Chris Titley joins Jason Titman, Non-Executive Director of Findi, an ASX-listed fintech company operating in India. Jason discusses Findi's journey, from its origins as an ATM operator to its current position as a digital payments platform bridging the cash and digital economies in India. He explains the unique challenges and opportunities in the I…

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Steering Toward Freedom with Vice President Mike Pence 42:13

2M ago42:13

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On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership, host Roger Ream is joined by the 48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence for a fireside chat at the TFAS 2024 Summer Law Fellows Closing Ceremony. They discuss the state of religious liberty, how our nation maintains peace through strength, and why democracy depends on heavy doses of…

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Free Expression Encore: Jonathan Haidt 35:23

2M ago35:23

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On this encore episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Gerry Baker speaks with Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness." Haidt discusses the dangers that are present on social media platforms and how easily accessible they are to kids with very little obstacles …

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Michael Baker - Arovella Therapeutics - Sub11 Uncovered: Amplifying Innovation 14:02

2M ago14:02

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This Podcast is an interview with Michael Baker, CEO and Managing Director of Arovella Therapeutics , a biotechnology company focused on developing cell therapies for cancer treatment. Michael discusses his background, transitioning from a research scientist to venture capital and then joining Arovella in 2020. He explains Arovella's work on CAR-iN…

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Republicans Rally in the Face of Democratic Disarray 30:38

3M ago30:38

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The Republican Party gathered this week for its presidential nominating convention and the message coming from the gathering is clear: Donald Trump, after the failed assassination attempt on his life, has rallied the party successfully heading into the final stretch of the election. The selection of Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential nominee has …

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Can Biden Survive? 26:31

3M ago26:31

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In what is the most important week of Joe Biden's presidency, Democrats are in disarray about the man at the top of the ticket for November's election. Despite strong pushback from the White House to calls for him to step down, the drumbeat demanding change is growing louder. Several members of Congress have called for him to go and many more are p…

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Beyond the Law: Fighting for Liberty When Justice Fails with Diana Simpson 31:21

3M ago31:21

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Our nation’s constitution serves to protect innocent people from punishment…but what happens when legal precedent and case law runs contrary to that notion? This week Diana Simpson joins host Roger Ream to discuss her work in promoting economic liberty and protecting individual rights, fighting against government infringements, and the important mi…

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Britain Takes a Turn to the Left 30:21

3M ago30:21

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The Labour Party secured a major landslide in Britain's elections, resulting in a parliamentary majority not seen since the early days of Tony Blair. The reign of the Conservative Party, who have governed for 14 years, ended in an ignominious rout. But Labour’s victory, led by Keir Starmer, the new prime minister, was achieved with the lowest share…

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Interview with Gerard Dyson - Spectur 16:19

3M ago16:19

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# Company Overview - Spectur (ASX: SP3) focuses on making communities safer, smarter, and more sustainable - Provides technology solutions for outdoor environments without power or connectivity - Offers solar-powered, wireless platforms for security, safety, and environmental monitoring # Technology and Solutions ## Core Platform - Manages power an…

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The Night That Sank Joe Biden 26:10

3M ago26:10

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By the time Thursday night’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump ended, one question was on everyone’s lips: will the president be persuaded to step down ahead of the Democratic convention? His weak and stumbling performance dramatically increased concerns about Biden’s age and stamina, as Donald Trump showed a discipline and focus that has n…

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Interview with Tim Fung - Airtasker 18:01

3M ago18:01

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# Business Overview - AirTasker is a platform-based business connecting people for physical tasks - Operations in Australia, UK, and US - Focus shifted from top-line growth to generating positive free cash flow - Achieved positive free cash flow of $2.6 million in the last quarter - Group revenue up 11% year-over-year # Market Strategies ## United …

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How Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de Rugy 37:38

3M ago37:38

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What is the impact of expanding government roles on family policies? This week, Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins host Roger Ream for a critical conversation on economic freedom, including her takes on policy and ideological differences among the left and right. Dr. de Rugy compares their approaches to expanded government involvement in areas such as pai…

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Interview with Christy Forest - Livehire 11:39

3M ago11:39

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# Company Overview - LiveHire is a B2B recruitment software technology founded in 2011 - Provides a talent community platform for candidates to express interest in companies - Offers two-way texting capability for improved communication - Over 200 clients in Australia and about a dozen in North America # Key Features and Benefits - Reduces time to …

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The War on Free Speech and the Weaponization of the Law 35:49

4M ago35:49

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Free speech is under threat in unprecedented ways in the U.S.. University campuses deny platforms to those who dissent from progressive orthodoxies. Tech firms block heterodox news and opinion on grounds of "disinformation." Companies discipline employees for challenging nostrums about race, sexuality and gender. How did it get this way? What can b…

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Interview with Adam Brimo - Open Learning 17:18

4M ago17:18

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About Open Learning Open Learning is a lifelong learning platform that enables education providers to build, deliver, market, and sell their courses online globally. Founded in 2012 with the mission to increase access to higher-quality education. Currently has 3.5 million learners, 250 education providers, and partners with top universities in Aust…

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It's Time We Tried To Win This War 39:54

4M ago39:54

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Are we losing the new Cold War? In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, all sides in America seem to agree that we are in a long new Cold War struggle with Communist China. But if that's the case, why are we just managing the contest rather than actually trying to win it? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, former Republican congressman M…

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Interview with Ashley Jones - CEO of Bryah Resources 12:17

4M ago12:17

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Bryah Resources: An Overview Ash Jones, CEO of Bryah Resources, discusses the company's operations, asset portfolio, and market insights with Chris Titley of the Sub11 podcast. Company and Operations Bryah Resources is a small junior company with valuable assets, including a manganese JV with RMH Hollins and another JV with Australian Vanadium. The…

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Economics Beyond the Classroom with Dr. Rosolino Candela 40:55

4M ago40:55

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How can people apply economics to daily life? This week, join host Roger Ream for an engaging conversation on economics and the transformative power of education with Dr. Rosolino Candela, a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Dr. Candela emphasizes the importance of meeting students where they are by making complex eco…

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Conviction Politics 37:37

4M ago37:37

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After Donald Trump’s conviction being on 34 felony counts of falsification of business records and as his sentence looms just ahead of the Republican National Convention, U.S. politics are deeper into uncharted territory. What might happen next? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, former federal prosecutor and Trump lawyer James Trusty …

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Will A Second Trump Term Fix the Border Crisis? 35:04

4M ago35:04

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With the current polls looking better each day for a return to the White House for Donald Trump, what could the next 4 years look like at the southern border? On this episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Gerry Baker speaks with former acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf who says a second Trump administration will make radical changes…

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Interview with Steven Yatomi-Clarke CEO and Managing Director, Prescient Therapeutics 17:59

4M ago17:59

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Today I chat with Steven Yatomi-Clarke around Prescient Therapeutics. Steven delves in to the history of the business , the growth of the portfolio and the importance of PTX-100 to the business. Steven talks about the importance of PTX-100 , the process of design, the testing, how it works and also how meaningful the future results are. Steven also…

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The Power of Resilience: Carrie Sheffield's Path to Independence 28:54

4M ago28:54

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How does one persevere in the face of adversity? In today’s discussion, Carrie Sheffield, journalist and TFAS alumna, joins host Roger Ream to discuss her new book, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness." With great candor, Carrie shares a harrowing picture of her childhood living in and out of severe poverty and experiencing …

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How The U.S. Failed To Meet the China Challenge 38:52

5M ago38:52

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It’s a rare subject of bipartisan agreement that China is the greatest strategic challenge facing the U.S., perhaps the greatest it has ever faced. And yet, despite a decade of admirations of both parties acknowledging the threat, we are woefully under-prepared for it. What can the next President learn from the mistakes of the recent past and how m…

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War and The Fragility of Civilization 36:15

5M ago36:15

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As global instability increases and threats to our national security grow, what can we learn from the history of warfare? In a new book, noted military historian Victor Davis Hanson examines how some wars have resulted not just in defeat for the vanquished but in the annihilation of their civilization and people. On this episode of the Free Express…

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Deception and the Fight for Truth with Senator Rand Paul 31:27

5M ago31:27

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In what ways do government overreach and misinformation manifest themselves? This week, Senator Rand Paul joins host Roger Ream for an eye-opening discussion as they delve into the revelations uncovered in Senator Paul’s latest books, “Deception: The Great Covid Cover-Up” and “The Case Against Socialism.” From the contentious debates surrounding ga…

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Sex, Lies And Testimony 38:13

5M ago38:13

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Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took to the stand this week in the criminal hush-money trial of Donald Trump, surprising the media, legal experts and even the former President himself. But the more we heard the salacious details in the testimony, the more it seemed the move might backfire on the prosecution. In what already looks to many like a t…

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Campuses, Courtrooms and Swing States: Six Months to the Presidential Election 36:19

5M ago36:19

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With the explosion of protests on university campuses and as Donald Trump sits in a courtroom facing felony charges, the 2024 presidential race is at a new level of volatility. Polls show Joe BIden trailing Trump in the key swing states, leaving the current President with only the slimmest of margins as a path to reelection. Six months out, what mi…

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Exploring Liberty from Budapest to Washington, DC, with Anna Smith Lacey 37:59

5M ago37:59

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What role does cultural exchange play in creating balanced perspectives? This week, host Roger Ream is joined by Anna Smith Lacey, executive director at the Hungary Foundation and alumna of TFAS summer programs in Prague and Washington, D.C., to explore her remarkable leadership journey from Budapest to Washington, D.C. Anna reflects on her upbring…

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Antisemitism U 40:30

5M ago40:30

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Have our elite universities become seedbeds of hatred? Since Hamas’ murderous attacks on Israel on October 7th, and the war in Gaza that followed, demonstrations have exploded on the campus of American universities. In the last two weeks, the mayhem has escalated. Columbia University especially has been overrun by angry protesters, many of them pus…

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Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Presidency with Dr. Donald Devine 28:52

6M ago28:52

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What can new generations learn from Ronald Reagan? This week, Dr. Donald Devine, President Ronald Reagan’s civil service director and TFAS senior scholar, joins host Roger Ream for a discussion of his latest book “Ronald Reagan’s Enduring Principles: How They Can Promote Political Success Today.” Delving into his experiences working alongside the p…

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Will Israel be Allowed to Win? 30:15

6M ago30:15

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As the Biden administration and international public opinion up the pressure on Israel to suspend its campaign against an enemy sworn to destroy it, the right of the Jewish state to defend itself seems to be challenged. Can Israel finish the job against Hamas? Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain in office despite fierce domestic criticism…

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Is Modern Technology Ruining Our Children? 35:25

6M ago35:25

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With more and more parents giving their children access to smartphones earlier in their lives a common troubling thread seems to be arising that is affecting the way children are growing up. On this episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Gerry Baker speaks with Jonathan Haidt, Author of “The Anxious Generation” How the Great Rewiring of Childhood …

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Defining Work and Rethinking Retirement with David Bahnsen 37:36

6M ago37:36

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Does retirement hinder achievement? Host Roger Ream is joined by co-host Dr. Anne Bradley, TFAS Vice President of Academic Affairs, and special guest David Bahnsen, Founder, Managing Partner, & Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, for a compelling discussion on the meaning and benefits of work. David challenges conventional notions and of…

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The Growing Threat of Islamist Terrorism After the Moscow Massacre 38:18

6M ago38:18

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After over 140 people were killed at a concert venue in Moscow, Islamic State in Khorasan Province, or ISKP, an Afghanistan-based offshoot of ISIS, quickly claimed responsibility. Who are ISKP and what wider threat do they pose to the West and the U.S. in particular? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, Afghan Armed Forces Lieutenant Gen…

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