Banter: An AEI Podcast

Jun 21 2024 132 ep. 37 mins 662

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Tune in to Banter as American Enterprise Institute President Robert Doar and Phoebe Keller, the head of AEI’s media department, take you inside the think tank for conversations on pressing policy issues with AEI’s leading experts. Banter keeps the conversation entertaining for anyone with an interest in politics and policy.

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Jonah Goldberg on the Political Landscape from "One on One with Robert Doar"

Jun 21 2024 8 mins

For the full episode, search and subscribe to "One on One with Robert Doar" wherever you get your podcasts!Jonah Goldberg joins Robert to talk about the transformation of the American political and media landscape in recent years. They discuss ideological realignments on the right, media bias, and the importance of character in the presidential election.Jonah is a senior fellow and

Dan Cox on the Gender Divide within Gen Z from "One on One with Robert Doar"

May 07 2024 9 mins

For the full episode - subscribe to One on One with Robert Doar wherever you get your podcasts.Dan Cox joins Robert to talk about the growing divide between Generation Z men and women. They discuss the corrosive effects of social media, declining interest in relationships and marriage, and the potential effects on the 2024 election of increasing gender-based political polarization.

Yuval Levin on American Unity from "One on One with Robert Doar"

Feb 27 2024 33 mins

In this episode of "One on One with Robert Doar", Yuval Levin joins Robert to analyze social cohesion in America, Trumpism, realignment on the right, and the loss of trust in elites.Yuval is the AEI Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies and Editor in Chief, National Affairs. His work focuses on constitutionalism and American institutions.Subscribe to "One on One

Introducing “One on One with Robert Doar”

Tune in to the same great podcast you already enjoy – now faster and with more in-depth interviews!"One on One with Robert Doar" is the newest AEI podcast that provides exclusive access to in-depth discussions on pressing policy issues. Dive into stimulating conversations with AEI's foremost experts that will challenge political preconceptions, explore innovative ideas, and shape

Adam White on the Supreme Court

Jul 25 2023 38 mins

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 Scho

Derek Scissors on a New China Playbook

Jul 05 2023 32 mins

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

Rick Hess on Rethinking Education

Jun 06 2023 42 mins

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

Philip Wallach on Debt Ceiling and Congress

May 23 2023 36 mins

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

John Bailey on AI and ChatGPT

Apr 18 2023 27 mins

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 on Social Security

Mar 28 2023 49 mins

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.