Paul Ream and Steve Adams are 2 cameramen working in the UK. Listen in as they chat about their kit, their work and the rest of the universe!
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TFAS has reached more than 46,000 students and professionals through their academic programs, fellowships and seminars. Representing more than 140 countries, TFAS alumni are courageous leaders throughout the world – forging careers in politics, government, public policy, business, philanthropy, law and the media. Join TFAS President, Roger Ream, as he reconnects with these outstanding alumni to share experiences, swap career stories, and find out what makes their leadership journey unique. T ...
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Offside takes you into the world of American soccer—with Taylor Twellman as your tour guide. After nine years in MLS and 13 years as an analyst, Twellman built a reputation for knowing it all—except how to stay onside. Get breaking news and all-access interviews from across America’s ever-changing soccer terrain as Taylor engages players, friends, insiders, and fans with his no-nonsense brand of humor and possibly offside attitude. Whether you’re a seasoned supporter or MLS-curious, you’ll e ...
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Welcome to Advantaged Business Solutions, the podcast designed for you as an entrepreneur and leader to turn your dream into a reality through the creation of a robust vision, setting audacious and challenging goals, and building winning strategies to get you to vision fulfillment. My aim with everything is to provide the greatest value possible to build you up as a leader. I want to offer you a different perspective than you may hear elsewhere. That’s not to say that my perspective is bette ...
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In soccer, 10 isn’t just a number—it’s a position. And arguably, it’s the game’s most storied position. The 10 is a team’s creative force, the playmaker, the one who draws the crowds with goals, assists, and a little bit of magic. Messi, Pelé, Zidane, Marta, Maradona—all 10s. Around the world, the 10 is dying out, replaced with tactical systems mad…
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Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt
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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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How did the USMNT go from crisis mode after crashing out of the group stage at Copa América to landing one of the most respected managers in the game? On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with US Soccer CEO JT Batson to get the inside story on how he helped convince Mauricio Pochettino, who has coached notable European clubs like Chelsea, PSG, and …
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It’s been a busy summer of soccer: Leagues Cup, Copa América, the Euros, the Olympics, and nonstop MLS action. So before we get into the final push of the season, the team at Offside has a special treat for our listeners: the Roast of Taylor Twellman. Late last year, Offside executive producer Peter Moses gathered the best and brightest in soccer c…
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How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker
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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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Tim Ream started his pro career with New York Red Bulls in 2010. Just two years later, the Premier League came calling. Now after 12 years, two teams, and stints with the U.S. national team that included a trip to the 2022 World Cup, Tim returns to the league where it all started. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Charlotte FC’s new sta…
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Campus Voices: The Future of Reporting with TFAS Journalism Students
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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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MLS & USMNT News Roundup With The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio
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As Leagues Cup draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of all the news around soccer in the States. Taylor sits down with Paul Tenorio, senior reporter for The Athletic, to talk about the MLS transfer window, roster strategies for the rest of the season, and the prospect of Mauricio Pochettino being named head coach of the U.S. men’s national tea…
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Inside Leagues Cup With Miami’s Julian Gressel
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Leagues Cup is nonstop action—not only for the viewers, but for the players as well. This week, Offside goes behind the scenes with defender Julian Gressel, who recorded a series of audio diaries as Miami traveled to Houston to play Tigres before hosting Toronto in the Round of 32. Between the matches, Julian sat down with Taylor to talk about what…
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Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett
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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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Leagues Cup Instant Reaction With Diego Valeri & Jake Zivin
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Leagues Cup started with a bang, and we’re already into the knockout round. Expected clubs—like defending champs Miami and LIGA MX greats Club América—are there, but so are some surprises, like the San Jose Earthquakes. This week’s episode goes right to the center of the action. Immediately after calling the Tigres-Miami match on Saturday, Taylor s…
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Whose League Is It Anyway? With Drew Carey
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Actor, host, and comedian Drew Carey joins Taylor to look back on a career that has woven 40 years in the entertainment industry with his love of soccer and team ownership. Drew tells Taylor about how his move to LA to host The Price Is Right led him to become an MLS fan, his secret life as a soccer photographer, buying into the Seattle expansion i…
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Steering Toward Freedom with Vice President Mike Pence
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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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All-Star Game & Leagues Cup Preview With Sacha Kljestan
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Hang on tight—MLS fans are in for a wild ride the rest of the summer. On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with fellow MLS Season Pass analyst Sacha Kljestan, who participated in the All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday night. The two break down everything you need to know about Wednesday’s All-Star Game in Columbus between the best of MLS and LIGA…
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Larry Nance Jr. Is the NBA’s Biggest Soccer Fan
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Larry Nance Jr. has been in the NBA for almost a decade. But his true love isn’t basketball. It’s soccer. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Larry, a forward for the Atlanta Hawks, to learn what sparked his passion for the beautiful game. The first pro soccer match Larry attended was a Galaxy game when he was a rookie with the Lakers, an…
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Beyond the Law: Fighting for Liberty When Justice Fails with Diana Simpson
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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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Spray Paint & Superstars: The Birth of El Tráfico
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Last year’s El Tráfico at the Rose Bowl was the United States’ most attended sports game of 2023, and the derby is one of the most exciting and bitterly contested rivalries in MLS. But it’s also one of the league’s newest. So how did El Tráfico reach these heights? To tell the full story, we have to go back to a graffiti duel between fans waged on …
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How Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de Rugy
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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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Angel City FC and the Booming Business of Women’s Sports
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Angel City FC, the LA-based National Women’s Soccer League club, was recently named the most valuable franchise in the league. ACFC joined the NWSL as an expansion team in 2022 and shares BMO Stadium with LAFC. From the beginning, the club made headlines with a star-studded ownership group, which includes Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Serena Willi…
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From MLS to Premier League With Tim Bezbatchenko
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When Tim Bezbatchenko realized he wasn’t going to be a Major League Soccer player, he knew he still wanted to be around the sport—so after attending law school (while playing on a USL team), he got a job at MLS headquarters. That led to successful stints as president and general manager of Toronto FC, which hoisted an MLS Cup during his tenure, and…
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Economics Beyond the Classroom with Dr. Rosolino Candela
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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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How Europe Has Shaped USMNT’s Haji Wright
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Haji Wright’s introduction to international soccer when he scored the lone goal for the United States against Holland in the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16. Since then, the 26-year-old winger, who has played all over Europe, signed with Coventry City of the English Championship, where he just had his best season yet with 19 goals—seven of them match …
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Real Salt Lake is off to their best-ever franchise start, leading the West and just three points off from leading the Supporters’ Shield race — four years after finishing near the bottom of the league. One of the key figures behind this turnaround is head coach Pablo Mastroeni. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Pablo to talk about his c…
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The Power of Resilience: Carrie Sheffield's Path to Independence
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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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Concacaf Champions Cup Preview With Sammy Sadovnik & Stu Holden
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The Crew aim to be the fourth MLS side to win the Concacaf Champions Cup when they travel to face storied Liga MX club Pachuca this weekend. There’s more than continental bragging rights on the line: The winner gets an automatic bid to the next year’s FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the U.S. So far, Seattle are the only MLS team to qu…
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Filip Forsberg is an NHL All-Star from Sweden, the Nashville Predators’ all-time leading goal scorer, and—since last spring—a minority owner of Nashville SC. Taylor sits down with Filip to talk about his soccer roots, why he loves Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović, and how he got to experience Nashville SC’s incredible Leagues Cup run last year,…
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Deception and the Fight for Truth with Senator Rand Paul
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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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Rivalries live and die by the fans. And in Texas, the three teams—FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, and Austin FC— compete for the Copa Tejas trophy. Soccer culture in Texas is big, dense, and diverse—just like the state. So this week’s episode is all about the fans whose happiness depends on winning Copa Tejas. There’s Paul Fletes, lead trumpet for the s…
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Nick Hagglund on FC Cincy’s Rivalry With the Crew
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It’s Rivalry Week. Across Major League Soccer, bitter rivals, old and new, are gearing up for matches that fans have had circled on their calendars since the 2024 schedule came out. Rivalries are a big deal for players too. FC Cincinnati center back Nick Hagglund tells Taylor that when the schedule comes out, the first ones he looks for are the Hel…
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Exploring Liberty from Budapest to Washington, DC, with Anna Smith Lacey
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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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On the pitch, Giorgos Giakoumakis comes across as a cocky striker. A bruiser who will do anything to score. An absolute villain. But there’s more to the big man than that. In a special episode of Offside, Giorgos opens up about his life story, including growing up in Crete, his early struggles in the Greek leagues, his scoring titles in Europe, and…
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In MLS, there’s no such thing as a win you can count on. Rules around roster-building and salary caps mean even a last-place club can give the league’s best a run for their money on any given week—and the playoff system gives everyone a shot at a dramatic turnaround. This week, we share two of the greatest single-season comebacks in league history:…
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Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Presidency with Dr. Donald Devine
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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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The Joy and Trauma of Sports With Paul Scheer
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Comedian Paul Scheer is known for his roles in The League and Fresh Off the Boat, his long-running podcast on bad movies called How Did This Get Made?, and being a die-hard Clippers fan. But in recent years, he’s also been swept up into the LA soccer scene, going to LAFC and Angel City FC matches. On this week’s episode, Paul and Taylor talk about …
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Diego Valeri on Analysis in Spanish, Plus Eric Ramsay’s Minnesota Move
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Diego “El Maestro” Valeri, less than two years out of professional soccer, is two months into his new job as lead analyst for the Spanish broadcast on MLS Season Pass. On this week’s episode, Diego joins Taylor to talk about the transition to commentary, interviewing Lionel Messi, and his legendary career with the Portland Timbers. Plus, MLS newcom…
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Defining Work and Rethinking Retirement with David Bahnsen
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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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How to Transform a Team With Toronto’s John Herdman
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John Herdman took over as head coach at Toronto FC late last season, when the club finished in last place. But this year they seem to be turning it around. On this week’s episode, Taylor and John discuss his philosophy for leading a team through transition, something he’s done for the New Zealand women’s national team and both the Canadian men’s an…
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Sacha Kljestan Un-Retires, Plus Takeaways From the International Break
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Just how hard is it for an MLS All-Star to dust off the cleats after two years of retirement and play in a competitive game? On this week’s episode, Taylor speaks with MLS Season Pass colleague Sacha Kljestan about his decision to take the field for semi-pro club Des Moines Menace in the U.S. Open Cup. Sacha explains how the opportunity came about,…
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Real-Life Applications to Navigating Economic Theory with Peter Boettke
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How can economics empower individuals? This week, Roger Ream is joined by Peter Boettke, Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University and former professor for TFAS Prague, to unravel the impact of teaching economics beyond mere equations. To illustrate economic theory's relevance and its potential to shape a brighter future, Pet…
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San Diego FC Want to Be the Ajax of North America
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San Diego FC are set to join MLS in 2025 as the 30th club. They’re following a familiar expansion playbook: Find an underserved market, bring investors on board, and get a stadium. But as CEO Tom Penn—who also helped start LAFC—points out, there are a couple things that make this club different. For one, they’re the first major men’s pro team in th…
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Miami Are the Villains MLS Needs, With Paul Tenorio & Pablo Maurer
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Inter Miami CF have shown us they are unbeatable at their best. The flip side? Every club is giving them their very best shot. This week, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio and Pablo Maurer join Taylor to talk through how Miami became the most wanted victory in MLS, as well as their upcoming trip to D.C. United—a club that itself was once the league’s “mo…
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From Wordsmith to Newsmaker: Mene Ukueberuwa's Unique Journalism Career
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What strategies can aspiring journalists use to advance their careers? This week, host Roger Ream is joined by guest Mene Ukueberuwa, Novak ’19, editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, as they delve into Mene's journey into the field of journalism. From his early days at Dartmouth College, where he honed his writing skills at the Dartmou…
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How to Score in MLS With Bradley Wright-Phillips
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It seems like every week, the big question for most teams in MLS is: Who’s going to score? So on this week’s episode, scoring legend and New York Red Bulls great Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Taylor—a bit of a scoring legend himself—to talk about scoring goals in MLS. They discuss BWP’s career, which can be seen as a blueprint for overseas players …
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LAFC and the Colorado Rapids are as different as clubs can be. While LAFC won 2023’s Western final, the Rapids finished last in the conference. But both teams were busy in the offseason maneuvering for a more successful ’24. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with club leaders responsible for those prospects. First, Taylor speaks with LAFC co…
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Inside Modern Media and Journalism Trends with Brian C. Anderson
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What are the key media trends shaping public opinion? Join host Roger Ream and Brian C. Anderson, editor of City Journal and recipient of the 2023 Thomas L. Phillips Career Achievement Award, as they delve into the intricate dynamics of modern journalism and how it has impacted Brian’s career. Brian provides expert analysis of the constantly changi…
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2024 Season Preview With Sacha Kljestan & Diego Valeri
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Offside With Taylor Twellman is back, and we’re kicking things off with a big 2024 season preview. Sacha Kljestan and Diego Valeri join Taylor to go through every MLS team—yes, every team—and reveal who they’re buying and who they’re selling. Plus, who has the best kits for 2024? Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produc…
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A Conservative Journalist’s Journey from Harvard to The Boston Globe with Carine Hajjar
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What is it like to be a young conservative journalist today? To kick off Liberty + Leadership’s third season, Roger is joined by Carine Hajjar, Rago '22, opinion and editorial writer at The Boston Globe, to explore her journalism journey, the challenges she's overcome, and the valuable insights she's gained. From her formative years at The Harvard …
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Anne Bradley on the Economics Behind Terrorism
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Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Dr. Anne Bradley, vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies. In this week's episode, they discuss Anne's new book, "The Political Economy of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the War on Terror," which she co-authored with Abigail R. Hall and TFAS profe…
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Robby Soave on Free Speech in the Digital Era
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Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason and host of Rising on Hill TV. In this week's episode, they explore the importance of free speech, the dangers of censorship, and the relentless march of social media. Roger and Robby also discuss the harsh reality of media deception and th…
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Bill McGurn on Journalism, Faith, and Freedom
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Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Bill McGurn, who sits on The Wall Street Journal editorial board and writes the weekly "Main Street" column for the Journal. In this week's episode, they explore Bill's career at The Wall Street Journal, his deep connection with Hong Kong political prisoner Jimmy Lai, and the …
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