Adam White joins Phoebe and Robert to analyze the recent Supreme Court rulings concerning affirmative action, student loan forgiveness, the independent state legislature theory, and congressional redistricting.Adam is a senior fellow at AEI, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the administrative state, and American constitutionalism. He also codirects the Antonin Scalia Law School’s C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative StateCheck out his recent piece about the Roberts Court mentioned in this episode.

Derek Scissors joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss decoupling from China, a weakening Chinese economy, upcoming Taiwanese elections, and US-India economic policy.Derek is a senior fellow at AEI, where he focuses on the Chinese and Indian economies and on US economic relations with Asia. He is concurrently the chief economist of the China Beige Book.Check out his recent work on a New China Playbook.Read the recent working paper by Jesús Fernández-Villaverde mentioned in this episode.

Rick Hess joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss school choice, parental involvement, the impact of COVID, and higher education.Rick is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at AEI, where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. He is also an executive editor of Education Next, and a Forbes senior contributor. He is the founder and chairman of AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network (CERN).His new book, "The Great School Rethink", is available for purchase now.

Philip Wallach joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the debt ceiling debate, congressional reform, elections, and the history of Congress.Philip is a senior fellow at AEI where he studies America’s separation of powers, with a focus on regulatory policy issues and the relationship between Congress and the administrative state. His new book, "Why Congress" is available for purchase now.

John P. Bailey joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and the future of technology.John is a nonresident senior fellow at AEI. His experience has spanned government, philanthropy, and the private sector working on a range of issues including technology, the future of work, and economic mobility.

Andrew Biggs is a senior fellow at the AEI, where he studies Social Security reform, pensions, and public sector pay and benefits.Andrew joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Social Security solvency, privatizing Social Security, introducing minimum benefits, and implementing mandatory retirement-plan coverage and participation.

Zack Cooper is a senior fellow at AEI, where he studies US defense strategy in Asia, including alliance dynamics and US-China competition. He also teaches at Princeton University and cohosts the Net Assessment podcast for War on the Rocks.Zack joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss A New China Playbook, the defense of Taiwan, and the Russia-Ukraine War.

Scott Winship is a senior fellow and the director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the AEI, where he researches social mobility and poverty. Scott joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss poverty alleviation, upward mobility, workforce participation, and the child tax credit.

Dr. Brian Miller is a nonresident fellow at the AEI, where he focuses on Medicare payment policy, FDA regulatory policy, healthcare competition policy, veterans’ health, and public health policy. Brian joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss hospital consolidation, patient care, CDC reform, and medical coverage.

Matt Weidinger is a senior fellow and Rowe Scholar in poverty studies at AEI, where his work is focused on safety-net policies. Matt previously served as the deputy staff director of the House Committee on Ways and Means and as the longtime staff director of its Subcommittee on Human Resources.Matt joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the child tax credit, safety-net programs, and unemployment insurance.

Paul Ryan, who previously served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is a distinguished visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). His recently released book, American Renewal, offers solutions to renew America’s social contract and place our government programs on strong fiscal footing.Paul joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss digital currency, politics, tax reform, and Social Security.

Ruy Teixeira is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI, where he studies political demography, voter turnout, American electoral politics, and party coalitions. Ruy is the editor of the AEI Elections and Demography Project which focuses on demographic voting patterns during the 2022 election.Ruy joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the 2022 midterms, demographic shifts, and the future of political parties.

James C. Capretta is a senior fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies health care, entitlement programs, and fiscal trends in advanced economies. His latest book, US Health Policy and Market Reforms, was released in September. James joined Phoebe and Robert to discuss Medicare, price transparency, and employer-sponsored health insurance.

Chris Miller is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Russian foreign policy, politics, and economics. His new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, is available for purchase now.Chris joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss semiconductors, the geopolitics of technology, and the Russian-Ukraine War.Order Chip War here: https://www.amazon.com/Chip-War-Worlds-Critical-Technology/dp/1982172002/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Marc Thiessen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) where he studies and writes about American presidential leadership and counterterrorism. He is a columnist for The Washington Post and a regular contributor to Fox News.Marc joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss partisan media, War in Ukraine, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the midterm elections.

Paul Kupiec is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies systemic risk and the management and regulations of banks and financial markets. He also follows the work of financial regulators such as the Federal Reserve and examines the impact of financial regulations on the US economy.Paul Kupiec joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss inflation, financial regulation, mandating ESG investing, and cryptocurrency.

Steven Koonin is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on climate science and energy policies. From 2009 to 2011, Dr. Koonin served as the under secretary for science at the US Department of Energy, where as the chief scientific officer, he coordinated and oversaw research across the department. Steven Koonin joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Biden's climate agenda, recent heat waves, and developing energy solutions.

Adam White is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on American constitutionalism, the Supreme Court, and the administrative state. Concurrently, he codirects the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.Adam White joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and the advancement of the "major questions" doctrine.

Edward Pinto is a senior fellow and the director of the AEI Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently researching how to increase the entry-level housing supply for first-time buyers and renters who earn hourly wages, as well as examining the current house price boom that began in 2012. This continues his previous work on the role of federal housing policy in the 2008 mortgage and financial crisis.Edward joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the housing market, housing finance, and racial bias in home appraisals.

Benedic Ippolito is a senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where his research focuses on public finance and health economics. He studies health care financing, the pharmaceutical market and its regulations, and the effect of health care costs on the personal finances of Americans.Ben joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss drug pricing, medical debt, surprise medical billing, and his work with the legislative branch.

John Yoo is a nonresident senior fellow at AEI. He has worked in all three branches of government, notably as an official in the US Department of Justice, where he worked on national security and terrorism after the September 11 attacks. He also served as general counsel of the US Senate Judiciary Committee and he was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.John joins Robert and Phoebe at the Old Parkland Conference to discuss the Supreme Court leak, his time working for Justice Thomas, and his advice to Vice President Pence on certifying the 2020 election results.

Ian Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. In his new book “Agency” (Templeton Press, May 2022), Ian Rowe seeks to inspire young people of all races to build strong families and become masters of their own destiny.Ian joins Phoebe and Robert for a special Banter episode at the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas. He discusses the historic roots of the conference, his F.R.E.E. framework, and Black conservatism in America.You can learn more about the Old Parkland Conference here.

Matt Continetti is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where his work is focused on American political thought and history, specifically focusing on the development of the Republican party and the American conservative movement in the 20th Century.Matt joins Robert and Phoebe on the podcast this week to discuss his new book, "The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism" (Basic Books 2022). Matt and our hosts dive into significant figures on the Right, past and present, and the conservative movement's historic successes and tensions.You can learn more about the book here.

Jason Blessing is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on cybersecurity, military cyber forces, military technological transformation and force structure, US cyber defense policy including civilian-military dynamics in cyberspace, and cyber defense agreements.Jason joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss cybersecurity and intelligence in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. He explains the role of the NSA and Cyber Command in maintaining cybersecurity and countering cyber warfare, and the role of General Nakasone. He also analyzes what cyber warfare we have and haven't seen since Russia invaded Ukraine.

James W. Coleman is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on energy policy, including energy commodity, transport, and trade and markets regulation. He is concurrently the Robert G. Storey Distinguished Faculty Fellow and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University.James joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the recent increase in gas prices and energy independence and security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He explains how increased regulatory requirements and climate policy are impacting today's energy insecurity.

Chris Miller is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Russian foreign policy, politics, and economics; Russia and Ukraine; Russian-European relations; and Eurasia. He also focuses on semiconductors and the geopolitics of technology.Chris joins Robert and Phoebe this week to discuss sanctions, the Russian perception of Putin, and what comes next in Russia's war with Ukraine.

Brad Wilcox is a nonresident senior fellow at the AEI, where his research explores the links between family and the economy at home and abroad. Brad joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the state of the American family, marriage and birth rates, and how both the government and society at large can promote two-parent families.

Desmond Lachman is a Senior Fellow at AEI. He joined AEI after serving as a managing director and chief emerging market economic strategist at Salomon Smith Barney. He previously served as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Policy Development and Review Department. At AEI, Mr. Lachman is focused on the global macroeconomy, global currency issues, and the multilateral lending agencies.This week, Desmond joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss how record-level pandemic spending led to the highest inflation numbers in decades. He explains what we can expect in the next year, and the steps the Fed take to avoid a hard economic landing.

Dr. Leon Aron is a Senior Fellow at AEI, where he studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia’s post-Soviet evolution.This week, he joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Soviet leaders, the psychology behind Putin's brinkmanship, and today's Russia/Ukraine conflict.

Diana J. Schaub is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where her work is focused on American political thought and history, particularly Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, African American political thought, Montesquieu, and the relevance of core American ideals to contemporary challenges and debates.This week, Diana joins Robert and Phoebe to talk about her new book, Lincoln's Greatest Speeches. Tune in for a lively discussion on the morality of America's founding and how Lincoln's greatest speeches are still relevant today.

Klon Kitchen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on the intersection of national security and defense technologies and innovation. Through his research, he works to understand and explain how emerging technologies are shaping modern statecraft, intelligence, and warfighting, while focusing on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum sciences.Back from the break, Klon joins Phoebe and Robert for a discussion on topics ranging from Big Tech, cybersecurity, and China to TikTok and the NBA.Stay tuned to the end for a special announcement from Chris Scalia, Director of AEI's Academic Programs.

Mark Jamison is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he works on how technology affects the economy, and on telecommunications and Federal Communications Commission issues. Dr. Jamison has served on the FCC transition team for President-elect Trump, as a special adviser to the chair of the governor of Florida’s internet task force, and as president of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group.This week, Mark joins Phoebe and Robert to delve into current antitrust debates and how they impact big tech and telecommunications platforms.

Oriana Skylar Mastro is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on Chinese military and security policy in the Asia-Pacific and rising power challenges to the international order. She also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve as a strategic planner at US Indo-Pacific Command.Oriana joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss her service in the Air Force, US military readiness in the Asia-Pacific and global attitudes towards a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Yuval Levin is a senior fellow and the director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy.Yuval joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss the state of America’s institutions, the constitutional roles of Congress and the courts, and the integrity of our elections. 

Naomi Schaefer Riley is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on child welfare and foster care issues. Her work analyzes the role of faith-based, civic, and community organizations in changing the foster care and adoption services landscape.This week, Naomi joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss her new book, No Way to Treat a Child, in which she argues that the American child welfare system is bent towards protecting adults, rather than children.

Elisabeth Braw is a resident fellow at AEI where she focuses on defense against new and emerging threats, particularly those that do not meet the definition of conventional military force.She joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the tools and technologies that governments and criminals can use to attack America and our allies without firing a shot.

Kori Schake is a senior fellow and the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).She joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss US defense spending and how to maintain healthy civil-military relations after the turmoil of the Trump years. Stay tuned until the end, when Phoebe asks Kori about her thoughts on the US’ disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.Learn more from AEI scholars on Afghanistan here.

Chris Stirewalt is a resident fellow at AEI, where he focuses on American politics, voting trends, public opinion, and the media. Before joining AEI, he was political editor of Fox News Channel.This week, Chris joins Robert and Phoebe to delve into the current state of American journalism, media’s effect on the electorate and the Republican party after Trump.

Michael Strain is the Director of Economic Policy Studies at AEI, where he oversees the Institute’s work in economic policy, financial markets, international trade and finance, tax and budget policy, welfare economics, and health care policy.Michael joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the country’s economic recovery from COVID, the infrastructure bill, and inflation fears.  

Colin Dueck is a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on the interconnections between US national security, party politics, and conservative thought.Colin joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about divisions on the right in foreign policy outlook, and whether Trump’s presidency has moved conservatives toward isolationism. They also discuss how Biden’s first foreign trip, and how he will handle the War on Terror, relations with Russia, and the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Max Eden is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on education reform, specifically K–12 and early childhood education.Max joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about school choice, critical race theory, and the future of American education.

Professors Benjamin and Jenna Storey teach political philosophy at Furman University, where they also lead the Tocqueville Program. Their new book, Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment, explores the roots of modern unhappiness and offers guidance in the search for fulfillment.The Storeys – who are also joining AEI next year—appear on Banter to talk with Robert and Phoebe about what we can learn from French philosophers about how to find happiness in our modern lives.

Muzzy Rosenblatt is the CEO and President of the Bowery Residents’ Committee, a nonprofit organization that serves nearly 10,000 homeless and at-risk New Yorkers every year. In their new book, “How Ten Global Cities Take On Homelessness,” Muzzy and his co-authors draw on decades of practical experience to outline key lessons learned from the world’s most effective policy responses to homelessness.Muzzy joins the show to talk about his on-the-ground work with vulnerable New Yorkers and his new book.

Paul Wolfowitz is a visiting scholar at AEI, where he works on development and national security issues. Before joining AEI, Dr. Wolfowitz spent more than three decades in public service and higher education, working in the administrations of seven different presidents. Paul joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the greatest foreign policy challenges confronting the Biden administration.

John Fortier is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Congress and elections, election administration, election demographics, voting (and absentee voting), the US presidency, and the Electoral College.John joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about Georgia’s new voting law, election integrity, and potential reforms.

Kevin Kosar is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies Congress, congressional oversight, the administrative state, and the US Postal Service.Kevin joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about making Congress a stronger, leaner, and more effective branch of government. Note: This episode was recorded in February 2021

Jim Capretta is a resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies health care, entitlement, and US budget policy, as well as global trends in aging, health, and retirement programs.Jim joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the Biden Administration’s approach to vaccinations and the current state of American health care.

Nat Malkus is a resident scholar and the deputy director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he specializes in empirical research on K–12 schooling.Nat joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the launch of AEI’s new school re-opening tracker, the most comprehensive source data currently available, which sorts school districts by demographics including poverty, broadband access, voting records, and COVID-19 infection rates.Download the transcript here: https://www.aei.org/malkus-banter423-transcript-3121/

Sally Satel is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and a practicing psychiatrist and lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine, whose work examines mental health policy as well as political trends in medicine. Her research touches on issues of critical importance, including public, addiction, and the opioid crisis in America.Sally joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about deaths of despair and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on public and mental health.Download the transcript here: https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BanterSatelTranscript21621.pdf

Mackenzie Eaglen is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she works on defense strategy, defense budgets, and military readiness. In the past, she has also worked on defense issues in the House of Representatives, in the US Senate, and at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and on the Joint Staff.Mackenzie joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about how to strengthen US military capabilities, the Trump administration’s legacy on defense issues, what she expects the new Biden team to prioritize.

Hal Brands is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies US foreign policy and defense strategy. He serves concurrently as the Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).Hal joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the country’s foremost challenges and opportunities in foreign policy as the new Biden Administration takes office.

Angela Rachidi is the Rowe Scholar in poverty studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she studies poverty and the effects of federal safety net programs on low-income Americans.Angela joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about welfare policy in the pandemic and constructing a safety net policy agenda that uplifts low-income Americans by promoting family and work.

Dan Cox is a research fellow in polling and public opinion at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the director of the Survey Center on American Life. He specializes in survey research, politics, youth culture and identity, and religion.Dan joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about what surveys can tell us about the popularity of conspiracy theories in American politics, heightening partisan fragmentation, and fraying public trust in political institutions.

Rick Hess is the director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. Dr. Hess started his career as a high school teacher and has since taught at the University of Virginia, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Rice University, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University. His most recent book is “Letters to a Young Education Reformer” (Harvard Education Press, 2017).Rick joins the show to talk about remote learning during COVID-19, the 1619 Project’s woke curriculum in K-12 education, and free speech and student debt in higher education.

Matt Continetti is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where his work focuses on American political thought and the history of the conservative movement. Before coming to AEI, Mr. Continetti was the founding editor and the editor-in-chief of The Washington Free Beacon. He is also a contributing editor at National Review and a columnist for Commentary Magazine.Matt joins the show to talk about the election, President Trump’s legal challenges, President-Elect Biden’s policy priorities, and the changing American political landscape.

Scott Winship is Director of Poverty Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Before joining AEI, Dr. Winship served as the executive director of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and worked at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, the Brookings Institution and the Pew Charitable Trusts.On this episode, Scott joins Robert and Phoebe to talk about economic inequality and poverty in America. 

Adam White is a resident scholar at AEI, where his work focuses on American constitutionalism, the Supreme Court, and the administrative state. Concurrently, he is assistant professor of law and the director of the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. […] The post Adam White on Amy Coney Barrett, the Supreme Court, and the Administrative State appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In recognition of this year’s 2020 Irving Kristol Award recipient, Banter welcomes Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt as the first guest for new co-hosts Robert Doar (AEI President and Morgridge Scholar) and Phoebe Keller (AEI Director of Media Relations). Dr. Eberstadt holds the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at AEI, where he researches and writes extensively […] The post Nick Eberstadt on demographic change in China, Russia, and North Korea appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Marc joined the show this week for a special final episode for the three hosts, taking us inside his conversation with the president. The post Marc Thiessen on his interview with President Trump, the 2020 election, and the state of the country appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Ian Rowe and Robert Doar joined Banter this week for a conversation a discussion on race relations in America, what this country has achieved, and what more can and should be done. The post Robert Doar and Ian Rowe on police reform and race in America appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Lockdowns don't work, argues Lyman Stone. Instead, to really crush the curve of coronavirus infections, we need to follow the model of successful Asian nations and implement a robust system of contact tracing. The post What comes after the coronavirus lockdowns? A conversation with Lyman Stone appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers, or the "Factual Feminist" as she is known online, joined Banter to discuss the gender discrimination debates surrounding COVID-19, the state of identity politics in America, and more. The post How does coronavirus affect identity politics? A conversation with Christina Hoff Sommers appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

AEI fellow Ryan Berg joined the show this week to discuss the likely impact of the virus, and what it means for US foreign policy toward Venezuela, Brazil, and the rest of the region. The post COVID-19 in Latin America: Ryan Berg on the virus’s implications for the Americas appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The Congressman and retired Navy SEAL joins the show to discuss his new book and how America is responding to the coronavirus crisis. The post John Yoo on the constitutional questions raised by the coronavirus appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The Congressman and retired Navy SEAL joins the show to discuss his new book and how America is responding to the coronavirus crisis. The post Congressman Dan Crenshaw on ‘Fortitude’ and the coronavirus pandemic appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Will the world hold China responsible? How is the pandemic affecting America's strategy toward Iran? And what is the greatest novel about foreign policy? AEI's Kori Schake answers all these questions and more. The post What will COVID-19 mean for US foreign policy? An interview with Kori Schake appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In times of crisis, how do American institutions respond? AEI President Robert Doar joined Banter this week to discuss the work AEI is doing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post AEI President Robert Doar on America’s response to the coronavirus appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

What has come of the reformocon agenda? How does the presidency of Donald Trump relate to it? And will reform conservatism be a force in the future? The post What’s next for the reform conservatives? Yuval Levin on the future of the American right appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

What fueled Joe Biden's resurgence? Is Bernie Sanders finished? And will socialism still feature prominently in tomorrow's Democratic Party? Matthew Continetti answers these questions and more. The post Super Tuesday special: Matthew Continetti on Biden, Bernie, and the future of the Democratic Party appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

To break down this conflict, and discuss how to help solve it, we interviewed Michael Lind, author of "The New Class War: Saving Democracy from the Managerial Elite." The post ‘The New Class War’: Michael Lind on the growing divide in US politics appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

For Banter's 400th episode, Governor Jeb Bush joined the show to discuss his time in politics and what he views as the biggest challenges facing the United States. The post Governor Jeb Bush on education, immigration, and what he’s learned from his career in politics appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The Mooch joined the show to break down the Democratic primary and discuss how he went from the president's chief defender to one of his fiercest critics. The post Anthony Scaramucci on the Democratic field, his relationship with President Trump, and experience as an outsider in DC appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Banter to discuss what it's like being a conservative who writes for a predominantly liberal audience, the state of religion in America, and why the Star Wars sequels represent all that is wrong with modern American society. The post Ross Douthat on cancel culture, religion in America, and the sad state of Star Wars appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Congresswoman Stefanik joins Banter to discuss impeachment, environmentalism, Iran, and how Republicans can appeal to millennials. The post Congresswoman Elise Stefanik on impeachment, Iran, and the future of the Republican Party appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

David French — former National Review writer, Harvard-educated lawyer, and US Army veteran — joined the show to discuss the conservative media landscape, the Democratic primary, and much more. The post David French on the launch of ‘The Dispatch’ and the future of the conservative movement appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week we sat down with the great Caitlin Flanagan of The Atlantic to discuss a few of her recent essays on the craziness of college admissions, what is happening on college campuses, the meaning of Jordan Peterson, and much more. The post Caitlin Flanagan on college craziness: Admissions scandals, campus madness, and more appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Andrew Sullivan, blogger extraordinaire and former editor of The New Republic, joined Banter for a long interview on his upbringing in Britain, what Donald Trump can learn from Boris Johnson, and why he became and remains a conservative. The post Andrew Sullivan on Trump’s presidency, Boris Johnson’s achievement, religious liberty laws, and much more appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

According to some polls, more millennials today support socialism than capitalism. Is this a temporary blip or a more worrying long-term trend? The post Speaker Paul Ryan on capitalism, socialism, millennials, inequality, and more appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens joins Banter to discuss American foreign policy under President Trump. The post NYT’s Bret Stephens on the necessity of American global leadership appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

General Robert Spalding breaks down how China is waging a "stealth war" against the United States, using all means short of war to displace American influence. The post China’s stealth war: A conversation with General Robert Spalding appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In October, A. Wayne Johnson announced his resignation, calling the federal student loan system “fundamentally broken" and proposing the government forgive most outstanding student debt and terminate the student loan program. He explains his plan and what led him to this decision. The post Cancel student debt? A former Trump administration official argues there is a conservative case appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Joe Ricketts founded Ameritrade with just $12,500 borrowed from friends and family, and through risk-taking and perseverance grew it into a company now worth $30 billion. He joined the show to discuss his journey and what it says about America's free-enterprise system. The post An entrepreneur’s memoir: Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts on hard work, competition, and free enterprise appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Mike Giglio joins the show to discuss his new book, "Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the Caliphate." Based on in-depth reporting with protagonists on all sides of the conflict, the book provides a ground-level view of events from the Arab Spring to the battle for Mosul. The post On the front lines of the Islamic State appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Dalibor Rohac makes the case for the cosmopolitan conservative tradition that seems to have taken a back seat to the more nationalist turn sweeping the West in recent years, before weighing in Britain's upcoming election. The post What has globalism ever done for us? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The Wall Street Journal columnist discusses her new book, the ongoing impeachment drama, and the norms at risk from the overzealous "Resistance." The post Kim Strassel on Trump, impeachment, and ‘Resistance (At All Costs)’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

How can the United States protect its forests and reduce net carbon emmisions without dampening its economic growth? The post Free-market environmentalism: Larry Selzer on conservation in the 21st century appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In a far-reaching conversation, Amb. Wolfowitz discusses the threat posed by China, developments in Iraq and the Middle East, and the appeal of democratic capitalism to developing countries. The post The global challenges facing America: A conversation with Paul Wolfowitz appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Michael Rubin returns to the show to analyze the ongoing events in Syria and provide a greater perspective on Turkey's relationship with the Kurds. The post What does the US troop withdrawal mean for Syria, Turkey, and the Kurds? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Karlyn Bowman breaks down the latest polls, and discusses what lessons the Clinton impeachment and Nixon resignation could hold for the two parties today. The post How do Americans feel about impeachment? Parallels between now and 1998 appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

AEI visiting scholar Colin Dueck returned to Banter to discuss in light of his forthcoming book, "Age of Iron: On Conservative Nationalism." The post Foreign policy in an age of nationalism appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

As a young reporter in the 1980s, Jason DeParle moved in with a family in the Philippines to write about Manilla’s shantytowns. He kept in touch as the family migrated to the Gulf, the United States, and elsewhere over the ensuing decades, and tells the family’s story in his new book, “A Good Provider is […] The post The past, present, and future of global migration: A conversation with Jason DeParle appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The phrase “Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act” doesn’t exactly still beating hearts — and yet that provision may be responsible for the internet as we know it. So argues Jeff Kosseff in his new book, “The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet.” By stating that “No provider or user of an interactive computer service […] The post Tech platforms and Section 230: Is it time to change how we regulate the internet? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Early last week, President Trump asked Twitter, “Who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?” Days later Bill Dudley, a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, wrote in Bloomberg Opinion that Trump’s ongoing attacks on Powell have made the Fed’s desire to remain apolitical untenable, and Fed officials should […] The post Trump, Powell, and the trade war: What should the Federal Reserve do? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

“For perhaps the first time in living memory,” writes Nick Eberstadt in a recent op-ed for The New York Times, “Team Kim is being outmaneuvered by the Americans in their zero-sum contest.” What has gone wrong with North Korean negotiations in the past, and why might that now be changing? Dr. Eberstadt joined us to […] The post Is President Trump’s North Korea strategy working? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Argentina looks set to elect the Peronist Alberto Fernández president in October, unseating the center-right leader Mauricio Macri. Ryan Berg joined the show to discuss what that could mean for the United States and the global economy. The post Is Latin America about to turn hard left? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

That depends on the metrics being measured. Different nations do different things well, and pursuing one goal often comes at the expense of another. Jason Delisle and Preston Cooper joined the show to discuss these trade-offs. The post How does America’s higher education system compare to abroad? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Is CBD oil safe? How about the Juul? And is it the government's place to regulate either one? Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses these questions and more. The post Scott Gottlieb on the CBD craze, vaping, and Juul: A conversation with the former FDA commissioner appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Once a term applied to reform-minded social scientists writing in domestic policy journals like The Public Interest, "neocon" now is primarily a term of abuse. Gary Schmitt explains the shift and what neoconservatism means today. The post When ‘neocon’ became a slur appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

What is causing China's economic slowdown, and what does it mean for the future? AEI's Derek Scissors joined us to explain. The post Is China the economic threat it’s made out to be? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In "Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence" (Free Press, 2019), former New York Times columnist Alex Berenson argues the risks of marijuana are not only misunderstood but underestimated. The post Alex Berenson on ‘Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Axios kicked off 2019 with a headline proclaiming: "AI expert warns automation could take 40% of jobs by 2035." This is the baseline consensus according to Axios future editor Steve LeVine. But is it accurate? And if it is, how can workers and students today prepare? The post Are you about to be automated out of a job? A conversation with Brent Orrell appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Economist Aparna Mathur writes that "it's time to give low-skill immigrants their due," noting the crucial role they play in the US economy. But what impact does immigration have on native-born wages, especially at a time when many working-age Americans aren't in the labor force? We discuss these questions and more. The post Does the US economy need low-skill immigration? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In his final appearance on "Banter" as AEI's president, Arthur Brooks discusses his latest book, how the political landscape has shifted since he took office in 2009, the role of think tanks in shaping the public debate, and much more. The post The Arthur Brooks exit interview appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The acclaimed conservative columnist joins "Banter" to discuss his latest book, the American founding, the underpinnings of American conservatism, and much more. The post George F. Will on ‘The Conservative Sensibility’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

For the past seven years Chris Arnade has traveled around the United States photographing and interviewing residents of this country's forgotten communities. We spoke to him about what he's learned from these experiences. The post The dignity of ‘back row’ America: A conversation with photojournalist Chris Arnade appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The latest National Defense Strategy shifts our focus from the Pentagon's "two-war" metric: Now instead of ensuring the US could simultaneously defeat two regional militaries, the new emphasis is on deterring China and Russia. But is the defense budget up to the task? The post Where the National Defense Strategy falls short: A conversation with Rick Berger appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Why are millennials so liberal? How much did the Great Recession hurt millennials specifically? And do we really spend all our money on Chipotle and avocado toast? The Wall Street Journal's Joseph C. Sternberg joined us to discuss these questions and more. The post How boomers stole millennials’ economic future: A conversation with Joseph C. Sternberg appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Did millions of women entering the work force actually make families worse off? It's a counterintuitive argument put forward at different times by both Elizabeth Warren and Tucker Carlson — but Michael Strain disagrees.  The post Michael Strain on the economics of the ‘two-income trap’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The AEI scholar and professor of national security studies joins us to discuss the history of Republican foreign policy and explain what a coherent conservative vision should look like going forward. The post What is ‘conservative’ foreign policy? A conversation with Professor Colin Dueck appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

The virtues of nationalism, the limits of social science, the genius of Francis Fukuyama, the history of the Irish — we cover all these topics and more while discussing Michael Brendan Dougherty's new book, "My Father Left Me Ireland: An American Son's Search for Home." The post ‘My Father Left Me Ireland’: A conversation with Michael Brendan Dougherty appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Democratic presidential hopefuls are laying out their plans to reduce the roughly 28 million uninsured Americans to zero, with proposals ranging from Medicare-for-All to a public option. But in doing so, are they overstating the extent of the problem? The post Chasing universal coverage: An interview with health policy expert James Capretta appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

On this episode of Banter we discuss why the panic over a "population bomb" is so misguided, what's causing declining fertility rates across the world, and what these shifting demographics will likely mean for the United States and the world. The post The myth of the population bomb appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

AEI fellow and WSJ columnist Sadanand Dhume discusses what the elections might mean for the future of India, Asia, and the United States. The post Elections in India: Can Narendra Modi hold onto power? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

How will Brexit affect the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland? What will be the impact on Ireland's economy? And excluding Guinness, what are the Ambassador's favorite types of beer? On this episode of Banter, we discuss these questions and much more.  The post An interview with Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s ambassador to the US appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In this episode, former chief economist of the IMF Raghuram Rajan talks with us about what's causing the erosion of communities across the developed world, what can be done about it, and much more. The post ‘The Third Pillar’: A conversation with Raghuram Rajan about markets, the state, and communities appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

When Theresa May took over as Prime Minister, she announced that "Brexit means Brexit." However now the fate of her deal to leave the EU is uncertain. With negotiations still ongoing, we interviewed AEI fellow Dalibor Rohac to break down what's happening and what it all means. The post What’s going on with Britain and Brexit? A conversation with Dalibor Rohac appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

With the recent election of Jair Bolsonaro, has Brazil reached a turning point? With the Brazilian president in Washington now to meet with President Trump, Dr. Ryan C. Berg joined us to discuss. The post What does Jair Bolsonaro mean for the future of Brazil? A conversation with Ryan Berg appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Why do women wage war? And what should be done about the so-called ISIS brides who now wish to return to the West? AEI fellow Jessica Trisko Darden joins us to discuss. The post Jessica Trisko Darden on ‘Insurgent Women’ and ISIS brides appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

What is the American Dream, and what killed it for so many communities? In his new book, "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse," Tim Carney explores these questions. He joined us on Banter this week to discuss. The post Alienated America’ and the state of the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Carney appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

How do we avoid war on the Korean peninsula? And how will the ongoing US-China rivalry play out? Dr. Mastro joined Banter to discuss the second Trump-Kim summit. The post Negotiating with North Korea, competing with China, and another Trump-Kim summit: A conversation with Oriana Skylar Mastro appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

What is the purpose of a higher education? Why does it cost so much? And how come college campuses seem to be so left-leaning? On this episode of Banter, Harvard president Larry Bacow joined us to discuss. The post Banter #350: Harvard president Larry Bacow on the state of higher education appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

How will this affect the military? What will this look like in practice? What type of precedent does this set? Rick Berger joined Banter to answer all these questions and more. The post Banter #349: Rick Berger on Trump’s emergency declaration appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, AEI Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies and AEI president-elect Robert Doar joined the show to discuss his career, poverty alleviation, and the role of think tanks in the United States. The post Banter #348: Incoming AEI President Robert Doar on poverty, think tanks, and the future of AEI appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, AEI resident scholar Michael Rubin joined the show to discuss the revolution's legacy in Iran, the Middle East, and the United States. The post Banter #347: The Iranian Revolution past and present — A conversation with Michael Rubin appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, AEI visiting fellow Roger Noriega joined the show to discuss the past, present, and future of Venezuela. The post Banter #346: Roger Noriega on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy Nicholas Eberstadt joins the show to discuss his new report, “China’s demographic outlook to 2040 and its implications: An overview.” The post Banter #345: Nicholas Eberstadt on China’s demographic outlook appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, AEI Resident Scholar Ken Pollack joins the show to discuss his new book “Armies of Sand: The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness.” The post Banter #344: Ken Pollack on ‘Armies of Sand’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This week on Banter, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Isabel Sawhill joins the show to discuss her new book “The Forgotten Americans: An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation.” The post Banter #343: Isabel Sawhill on ‘The Forgotten Americans’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.