Future of Freedom

Latest Episodes:

Rafael Mangual & Robert Frommer: Should Law Enforcement Use Flock Cameras? Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different perspectives on Flock cameras and automated license plate readers. First on the show is Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a member of the Council on Criminal Justice. Later, we hear from Robert Frommer, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice and Director of the Institute for Justice’s Project on the Fourth Amendment. You can find Rafael on X at @Rafa_Mangual and Robert at @Robert_Frommer.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Jipping & Damon Root: Should Supreme Court Justices Have Term Limits? Jun 26, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different perspectives on the subject of term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices. First on the show is Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom. Later, we hear from Damon Root, a senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's semiweekly Injustice System newsletter. You can find Thomas on X at @TomJipping and Damon at @DamonRoot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Christie & Annie Chestnut Tutor: How Should We Approach the Data Center Boom? Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different concerns about data centers in America. First on the show is Mark Christie, who directs the Center for Energy Law and Policy at William and Mary Law School, where he teaches energy law. He is a former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and served 17 years as a utility regulator in Virginia. Later, we hear from Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst at the Center for Technology and the Human Person at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Mark on X at @ChristieFERC and Annie at @AnnieChesnutt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahmad Sharawi & Dominik Lett: How Should the U.S. Evaluate the Iran War? May 22, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom and effectiveness of the conflict in Iran. First on the show is Ahmad Sharawi, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Later, we hear from Dominik Lett, a budget and entitlement policy analyst at the Cato Institute. You can find Ahmad on X at @AhmadA_Sharawi and Dominik at @LettDominik. These interviews were recorded on May 20, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas A. Berry & Richard A. Epstein: Is Birthright Citizenship Guaranteed by the 14th Amendment? Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. First on the show is Thomas A. Berry, director of the Cato Institute’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review. Later, we hear from Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and author of the book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says. You can find Thomas on X @Thomas_A_Berry and Richard at @RichardAEpstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained? Feb 18, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about ICE immigration enforcement efforts in the country. First on the show is Cameron Abrams, policy analyst for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Later, we hear from Ilya Somin, B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, and a professor of law at George Mason University. You can find Cameron on X @CameronSAbrams and Ilya at @IlyaSomin.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Tamny & Adam Michel: How Should We Think About America’s Debt? Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the country’s debt and annual deficit. First on the show is John Tamny, President of Parkview Institute, Editor at RealClearMarkets, and author of The Deficit Delusion. Later, we hear from Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute and author of the recent essay, “The Deficit Trap.” You can find John on X @JohnTamny and Adam at @AdamNMichel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicole Gelinas & Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Should Congestion Pricing Be the Future of City Travel? Dec 01, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about New York City’s congestion pricing program. First on the show is Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Later, we hear from Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and The Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Nicole on X @NicoleGelinas and Diana at @DFR_Economics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Simon Hankinson & Brent Orrell: Should the U.S. Rethink the H-1B Visa Program? Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the country’s H-1B visa program. First on the show is Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation. Later, we hear from Brent Orrell, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Simon on X @WatchfulWaiter1 and AEI at @AEI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Sullum & Ammon Blair: Should the U.S. Treat Cartel Boats as Military Targets? Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about recent actions taken by the United States against cartels. First on the show is Jacob Sullum, senior editor at Reason. Later, we hear from Ammon Blair, a Senior Fellow for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s ‘Secure & Sovereign Nation’ Initiative. You can find Jacob on X at @JacobSullum and the Texas Public Policy Foundation at @TPPF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected