Future of Freedom
Future of Freedom
America's Talking Network
Future of Freedom is a podcast that explores the intersection of conservatism and libertarianism in today's society. On each episode we bring together guests who hold opposing viewpoints on a specific policy or cultural issue. We tackle a range of topics, from economic policies to social issues, and from foreign affairs to constitutional law. Our guests come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but they all share a commitment to the principles of freedom, individualism, and limited government. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Elizabeth Nolan Brown & Emma Waters: Is Surrogacy Good for Our Culture?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on whether surrogacy is good for our culture. First on the show is Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's biweekly Sex & Tech newsletter. Later, we hear from Emma Waters, a Senior Research Associate for the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion and Family at The Heritage Foundation. You can find Elizabeth on X, formerly Twitter, at @ENBrown and Emma at @emlwaters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
May 9, 2024
34 min
Vance Ginn & Angela Rachidi: How Should SNAP Be Reformed?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding possible reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). First on the show is Vance Ginn, president of Ginn Economic Consulting and former chief economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget. Later, we hear from Angela Rachidi, senior fellow and Rowe Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Vance on X, formerly Twitter, at @VanceGinn and Angela at @AngelaRachidi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Apr 22, 2024
35 min
Daniel Lyons & Jonathan Cannon: How Should the Broadband Affordability Gap Be Addressed?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the broadband affordability gap. First on the show is Daniel Lyons, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and associate dean of academic affairs and a professor of law at Boston College Law School. Later, we hear from Jonathan Cannon, policy counsel in Technology and Innovation at RStreet. You can find Daniel on X, formerly Twitter, at @ProfDanielLyons and Jonathan at @JMLCannon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Apr 8, 2024
30 min
Mark A. Calabria & Mary L. G. Theroux: How Should Homelessness Be Addressed?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the homelessness crisis. First on the show is Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor to the Cato Institute. Later, we hear from Mary L. G. Theroux, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Institute. You can find Mark on X, formerly Twitter, at @MarkCalabria and Mary at @MaryTheroux1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Mar 27, 2024
35 min
Robert Poole & David Ditch: Should a Federal Miles Traveled Tax Be Adopted?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the implementation of a miles traveled tax to fund transportation infrastructure. First on the show is Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at Reason Foundation. Later, we hear from David Ditch, a Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation. You can find the Reason Foundation on X, formerly Twitter, at @ReasonFdn and David at @DavidADitch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Mar 12, 2024
31 min
Aparna Mathur & Rachel Greszler: Should the Federal Government Provide Paid Parental & Medical Leave?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding federal paid parental and medical leave. First on the show is Aparna Mathur, Senior Manager in Economics at Amazon, former resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a former senior fellow at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Later, we hear from Rachel Greszler, Senior Research Fellow in the Roe Institute at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Aparna on X, formerly Twitter, at @aparnamath and find the Heritage Foundation at @Heritage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Feb 27, 2024
32 min
Courtney Joslin & Michael New: Should Contraceptive Access Be Expanded?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the expansion of access to contraceptives in the U.S. First on the show is Courtney Joslin, Resident Fellow and Senior Manager of the Project for Women and Families at RStreet. Later, we hear from Michael New, Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America. You can find Courtney on X, formerly Twitter, at @courtneyatlas and find Michael at @Michael_J_New. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Feb 7, 2024
29 min
James Carafano & Ivan R. Eland: What Role Should the U.S. Play in NATO?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the future of U.S. involvement in NATO. First on the show is James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President at the Heritage Foundation and E.W. Richardson Fellow. Later, we hear from Ivan R. Eland, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and Director of the Independent Institute’s Center on Peace & Liberty. You can find James on X, formerly Twitter, at @JJCarafano and find Ivan at @Ivan_Eland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Jan 22, 2024
35 min
Corey DeAngelis & Robert Bortins: Should Conservatives Embrace Universal School Choice Policies?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding universal school choice and school vouchers. First on the show is Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Federation For Children, visiting fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, and a member of the board of academic advisors for Classical Learning Test. Later, we hear from Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations and also a member of the board of academic advisors for Classical Learning Test. You can find Corey on X, formerly Twitter, at @DeAngelisCorey and find Classical Conversations at @ClassicalConv. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Jan 10, 2024
34 min
Nick Gillespie & Charles Fain Lehman: How Should the U.S. Combat the Drug Crisis?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding the War on Drugs. First on the show is Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason and host of The Reason Interview. Later, we hear from Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal. You can find Nick on X, formerly Twitter, at @NickGillespie and Charles at @CharlesFLehman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support
Dec 18, 2023
38 min
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