Episode 40: New Old Americans

Episode 40: New Old Americans

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Episode 99: Access and Influence — with Tim Chapman

On episode 99, Charles talks to Tim Chapman of Advancing American Freedom about the role of a think tank in contemporary politics. Are we still in an era where ideas matter? How much will be up for grabs when Trump leaves the scene? How do advocacy organizations avoid being captu ...  Show more

Episode 98: Is Everything Awful? — with Scott Winship

On episode 98, Charles offers a brief apology to Ohio, and then talks to Scott Winship about whether everything is awful. Has the middle class disappeared? Is it impossible for young people to buy a home? Why do people say that one can have a '1950s living standard if one wants o ...  Show more

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