You Might Be Right

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Phil & Bill Talk Immigration Policy Dec 19, 2023

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In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share their own perspectives on immigration, modeling the type of civil debate that "You Might Be Right" seeks to foster. From controlling the border to dealing with illegal immigrants already in the country, work visas, and humanitarian borders, the hosts discuss one of the most divisive – and nuanced – challenges facing the country today.

Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy Nov 07, 2023

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As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion about democratic engagement, running for office, and her advice for business leaders.

Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves Oct 31, 2023

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Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges facing America's youth.

Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith Oct 17, 2023

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Recorded live at Launch Tennessee's 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy.

Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham Oct 03, 2023

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Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what's next.

How will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier Sep 19, 2023

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Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to dig into the good, the bad, and the unknown about how AI will impact democracy.

How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson Sep 05, 2023

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Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about their efforts to safeguard elections and combat misinformation.

Why are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt Jul 18, 2023

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Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy and the future of local news.

Do we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen Jul 04, 2023

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Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy. Allen discusses her work on civics education as the founding director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, specific proposals for a democracy "renovation" such as increasing the size of the U.S. House of Representatives, and how AI might help – or harm – those efforts.

Are Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib Jun 20, 2023

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Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington's Mount Vernon to explore the merits and drawbacks of term limits for public officials.

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