One on One with Robert Doar

Mar 28 2025 28 ep. 34 mins 18
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Tune in to “One on One with Robert Doar” as the President of the American Enterprise Institute brings you 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 our world.

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Colin Dueck on Trump's Foreign Policy

Mar 28 2025 35 mins  
Colin Dueck joins Robert to discuss the historical contexts and animating ideas behind the Trump administration's reorientation of American foreign policy. They discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the effects on Canada and Europe, and the need to confront China.Colin is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he studies the interconnection

Kimberly Kagan on Ukraine and Russia

Mar 11 2025 43 mins  
Kimberly Kagan joins Robert to explore breaking developments in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. They discuss weapon systems, strategies, and the toll of the war on both countries. Dr. Kimberly Kagan is the founder and president of the Institute for the Study of War. Read more about her work here.

Zack Cooper on Competition with China

Mar 06 2025 28 mins  
Zack Cooper joins Robert to talk about strategic competition with China and his new book Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Decline of Great Militaries. They discuss the balance of military power, the kinds of weapon systems the US should invest in, and the Trump administration's approach to Taiwan. Zack Cooper is a senior fellow at AEI where he studies US strategy in Asia, including a

James Capretta on Reducing Health Care Spending

Jan 28 2025 46 mins  
James Capretta joins Robert to talk about how the US can address increasingly unsustainable spending on Medicaid and Medicare. They discuss actions the executive branch and Congress can take to drive down prices; limit waste, fraud, and abuse; and increase revenue.James Capretta is a senior fellow and Milton Friedman Chair at AEI where he studies health care, entitlement programs,

Tax Policy, Part 2: Alex Brill

Dec 20 2024 21 mins  
In the second of two episodes on the US tax policy outlook, Alex Brill joins Robert to talk about the political dynamics of tax legislation in 2025. They discuss how the reconciliation procedure will shape legislation, what issues could divide Republicans, and what role Donald Trump could play in negotiations.Alex Brill is a senior fellow at AEI where he studies federal tax policy

Tax Policy, Part 1: Kyle Pomerleau

Dec 18 2024 47 mins  
In the first of two episodes on the US tax policy outlook, Kyle Pomerleau joins Robert to talk about the impending expiration of many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They discuss what policies are at stake, from the individual rate cut to the child tax credit, and how Congress could balance cutting taxes with the US's deteriorating fiscal picture.Kyle Pomerleau is a s

Special Episode: Leader Mitch McConnell on His Career and Legacy

Nov 13 2024 16 mins  
In this special episode recorded at AEI’s 2024 Annual Dinner, outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joins Robert to talk about his almost 40 years in Congress. They discuss the past and continuing importance of the Senate and the challenges facing the next Senate Republican Leader.Leader McConnell has represented Kentucky in the Senate since 1985 and has served as Lea

Frederick Kagan on the Future of the Ukraine War

Nov 05 2024 41 mins  
As Americans head to the polls, Frederick Kagan joins Robert to talk about what the next administration can do to deliver victory in Ukraine. They discuss current conditions on the battlefield, the arrival of North Korean troops, and the global stakes of the conflict.Frederick Kagan is a senior fellow and director of the Critical Threats Project at AEI. Read his latest research on

Hal Brands on American Grand Strategy

Oct 22 2024 35 mins  
Hal Brands joins Robert to talk about the foreign policy challenges around the world facing the United States. They discuss the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the future of the war in Ukraine, and the looming threat from China. Hal is a senior fellow at AEI where he studies US foreign policy and defense strategy. Read his latest pieces on Israel and Iran, China and Ta

Special Episode: Danielle Pletka on Israel and the Middle East

Oct 09 2024 27 mins  
Danielle Pletka joins Robert on the first anniversary of Hamas's October 7 terrorist attack against Israel to discuss its ongoing impact on the Middle East. They discuss Iran's involvement, the state of Israeli-Arab relations, Israel's military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, and the concerning persistence of antisemitism.Danielle is a distinguished senior fellow at AEI, wh