America's Talking

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Steve Wilson, Regional Editor for The Center Square. They the controversy surrounding Hope Florida and the ongoing tension between Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Brett Rowland, Investigative Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss The Center Square's Voters Voice Poll and what voters think of how President Trump is handling immigration, the economy, and other key issues.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Bill D'Agostino, Senior Research Analyst for the Media Research Center. They discuss the public's declining trust in the media and specific examples of stories the media got wrong.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square. They discuss Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the future of the Democratic Party, and the 2028 Election.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Brett Rowland, Investigative Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss Liberation day and President Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jim Talamonti, Illinois Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss how much Chicago schools spend per student and where that money goes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carleen Johnson, Washington Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss just a couple of the many gun related bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Kenneth Schrupp, California Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast and how Newsom may be situating himself for a 2028 Presidential run.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Sarah Roderick-Fitch, Regional Editor for The Center square. They discuss the Department of Education pulling funding from Columbia University and some of the background for the growth of antisemitism on college campuses.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

 On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Lori Windham, Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. They discuss the case out of Oklahoma about whether religious schools can receive taxpayer funding.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Andrew Sorell, Alabama State Auditor and a Gun store owner. They discuss Andrew's experience with "debanking" and the legislation on the state and national level seeking to address this issue.

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Valerie Kloosterman, a physician assistant, and Doug Peterson, Of Counsel for First Liberty Institute. They share Valerie's story of being fired for her beliefs about transgender care, and the legal case that has followed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by David Randall, Director of Research at the National Association of Scholars. They discuss whether the Department of Education can be cut, and what it would take.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jennifer Sey, Founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics. They discuss why she opposes transgender athletes in women's sports and what led her to start an athletic clothing brand. They also cover what President Trump has done on the issue and what impacts his actions could have.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jeff Brabant, a legal expert at the National Federation of Independent Businesses. They discuss what cutting regulation actually means for small businesses and some of the specific regulations that are concerning to main street.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Rich Mariano, former Assistant Director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. They discuss the prevalence of unregulated Chinese made vapes in the market and what could be done about them.Support this podcast:  https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx   

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Chris Avell, Pastor at Dad's Place Church in Bryan, Ohio and his lawyer, Jeremy Dys with the First Liberty Institute. They discuss Pastor Chris' legal battle with the city of Bryan over opening his church to the homeless.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Thérèse Boudreaux, Congressional Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss RFK Jr.'s contentious confirmation hearings and the campaign finances of some of his most ardent opponents.Support this podcast:  https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx   

On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for the Center Square, is joined by Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future. They discuss what impact presidential policy can have on the price you pay at the pump.

Join us for a roundtable discussion of the Presidential debate, featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Pennsylvania reporter Anthony Hennen. In this episode, we discuss the debate performances by Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. We consider the role of the moderators in the debate. We weigh the likely impact this debate will have on the election. Join us as we discuss the Presidential debate and its consequence.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Join us for a roundtable discussion of the whirlwind of events related to the 2024 Presidential election from the past two weeks, featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Investigative Reporter Brett Rowland. In this episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the fallout including the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. We consider the political implications of President Biden stepping out of the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Democratic support that has coalesced behind her as the likely nominee. Join us as we discuss all the latest election news and consider what comes next.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Join us for a roundtable discussion of the opioid crisis and the spending surrounding it, featuring The Center Square's Anthony Hennen, Cameron Arcand, and Tim Clouser. In this episode, we discuss opioid settlement funds and how states are using them. We explore the differences and similarities in responses to the opioid crisis across America, from Pennsylvania to Washington State to Arizona. We consider the role of law enforcement and treatment efforts in states' responses. Join us as we discuss opioid settlement funds and how they are being spent.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Join us for a roundtable discussion of the presidential campaigns and recent related convictions, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Investigative reporter Brett Rowland, and Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper. In this episode, we discuss the latest on former President Trump's conviction in the New York hush money case as well as the conviction of President Biden's son, Hunter. We explore how these legal issues are impacting the campaigns of both candidates. We consider what these could mean for the presumptive nominees going into November. Join us as we discuss the 2024 election and the unprecedented developments that continue to unfold.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Join us for a roundtable discussion of mass transit funding across America, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and staff reporter Shirleen Guerra. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on transit ridership. We examine how federal funding for local transit agencies has increased, and the fiscal cliff facing transit when that funding runs out. We consider the impact of increased transit funding on taxpayers. Join us as we discuss the future of public transit as it continues to face funding challenges.

Join us for a roundtable discussion of protests on college campuses across America, featuring The Center Square's Regional Editors Sarah Roderick-Fitch and David Mastio, and Washington State reporter Spencer Pauley. In this episode, we discuss how different universities have responded to protests about the Israel-Hamas war. We examine how strains of anti-semitism have shown up in some of these protests. We consider what led to this tumultuous moment and how these situations are likely to develop going forward. Join us as we discuss the ongoing protests on college campuses around the country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Join us for a roundtable discussion on state legislation addressing illegal immigration, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Associate editor Kim Jarrett, and Arizona reporter Cameron Arcand. In this episode, we discuss how what has historically been a federal issue - illegal immigration law - has become a state issue. We examine states including Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arizona that have passed or tried to pass legislation making illegal immigration a state crime. We consider the events that have led to this shift and the legal challenges these laws are facing. Join us as we discuss state efforts to address immigration enforcement across America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Join us for a roundtable discussion on The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Investigative reporter Brett Rowland. In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics the Voters' Voice Poll covers from the 2024 election to immigration, education to failing trust in the media. We examine how the polling results help us understand the news and the interests of taxpayers across the country. We consider how the Voters' Voice Poll reveals voters' perspectives on a number of key issues, asking questions other polls don't. Join us as we discuss The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll and the issues that matter to the American people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Join us for a roundtable discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and debates, featuring The Center Square's Managing editor Alan Wooten, staff reporter Jon Styf, and Washington State reporter Carleen Johnson. In this episode, we examine how DEI policies are impacting different professions including Doctors, Lawyers, and government officials. We explore the concerns critics raise about the impacts of these policies on outcomes. We consider the tension between these efforts and past legal rulings. Join us as we discuss DEI policies on the state and federal levels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Join us for a roundtable discussion on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, featuring The Center Square's regional editor Steve Wilson, staff reporter Jon Styf, and regional editor J.D. Davidson. In this episode, we explore the significant changes taking place in college sports and the NCAA. We look at the court cases challenging NIL and transfer rules that have led to this upheaval in college sports. We consider the potential consequences for education, high school sports, and taxpayers. Join us as we discuss the future of amateur sports and compensation. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Join us for a roundtable discussion on new gun restrictions and the legal battles surrounding them, featuring The Center Square's reporters Joe Mueller, Greg Bishop, and Kenneth Schrupp covering Missouri, Illinois, and California, respectively. In this episode, we delve into the nationwide debates surrounding gun control, examining both proposed legislation and ongoing litigation in state and federal courts. Drawing examples from Missouri, Illinois, California, and Hawaii, we dig into the complex landscape of firearm regulations. Tune in for a balanced exploration of the challenging issues at the intersection of gun restrictions and public safety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

A roundtable discussion on publicly funded stadiums featuring The Center Square's Missouri reporter Joe Mueller, Tennessee reporter Jon Syf, and Virginia reporter Morgan Sweeny. In this episode, we explore the debates over taxpayer funded sports stadiums. We look at how negotiations between governments and sports teams have played out in Virginia, Missouri, and across the country.  We consider the economic impacts of these stadiums - both the benefits they bring to communities and the ways they fail to live up to supporters' promises. Tune in to hear a balanced look at the difficult questions surrounding taxpayer funded stadiums. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

A roundtable discussion on homelessness featuring The Center Square's Managing Editor Tom Gantert, Washington State reporter Spencer Pauley, and California reporter Kenneth Schrupp. In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of homelessness in America, delving into its stark realities in California, Washington State, and on a national scale.  We consider the impacts of the rising cost of housing, drug abuse, and mental health challenges on the growth of homelessness in recent years. We examine the efforts of different states and cities to find unique solutions. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced dynamics surrounding homelessness and the ongoing struggle to find impactful solutions. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

A roundtable discussion on immigration featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Northeastern regional editor Sarah Roderick-Fitch, and Western regional editor Derek Draplin. In this episode, we explore the impact on major cities like Chicago, New York, and Denver, examining how these urban centers are grappling with the challenges presented by the influx of migrants. We also dig into the responses of communities outside these major hubs, shedding light on the diverse sentiments across different regions within these states. Join us as we analyze the political ramifications of the migrant crisis and discuss what this could mean for the future. Read more at The Center Square: Denver to spend $180M on migrants in 2024, mayor calls it 'unsustainable' Democrats create migrant working group Republicans say should be made public New York City weighs ‘painful' budget cuts amid migrant crisis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Roberta Voss is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving in the House from 1997 through 2003. Voss joins America's Talking to discuss her involvement with Arizona Town Hall. Founded in 1962, Arizona Town Hall is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that educates, engages, connects, and empowers Arizonans to solve critical policy issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Aron Wagner is the CEO of American Cloud. American Cloud's mission is to empower businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential through the use of innovative cloud computing. Aron co-authored two industry playbooks that helped train and educate the channel on hosting, cloud, data center, and interconnection. Prior to the private sector Aron was an airborne infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, earned the coveted Ranger Tab, and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Michael Strong is the Executive Director of Flourishing Adolescent Cultures Initiative at University of Austin and is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the United States. He is the author of The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice and lead author of Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World's Problems. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Mike Noble is the Founder & CEO of Noble Predictive Insights (NPI), the leading nonpartisan public opinion polling, market research, and data analytics firm based in the Southwest. Noble is a thought leader in public opinion tracking and analysis, known for being a trailblazer in his field. The Center Square, America's Talking Network's sister organization, is partnering with Noble Predictive in the national polling space by launching 'The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll'. Mike Noble's team just completed a poll of 2,500 registered voters across the U.S., 1,000 registered Democrats, 1,000 registered Republicans, and 500 independents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Tony Lopes is a first-generation American, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, real estate professional, bestselling author, coach, and speaker. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from UMass. He worked in the defense industry for 19 years managing multi-million dollar programs while simultaneously building a portfolio of residential income properties. His investments, coupled with his understanding of markets and economics allowed him to retire at age 44. What really drives Tony is sharing his knowledge and experience so that others can achieve financial independence and enjoy the same level of freedom he does. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

S.C. Gwynne is the author of Hymns of the Republic and the New York Times bestsellers Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. He spent most of his career as a journalist, including stints with Time as bureau chief, national correspondent, senior editor, and Texas Monthly as executive editor. His newest book, His Majesty's Airship: The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine, tells the tragic story of the British airship R101—which went down in a spectacular hydrogen-fueled fireball in 1930, killing more people than died in the Hindenburg disaster seven years later. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Bill Courtney is an American football coach, and the CEO of Classic American Hardwoods and the subject of the 2011 Academy Award-winning documentary, Undefeated, which chronicles his career as a high school football coach in the economically pressured area of Shelby County, Tennessee. Bill is the host of the new podcast, An Army of Normal Folks, which believes the "country's problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Philip Taubman is a lecturer at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation. Before joining CISAC, Mr. Taubman worked at the New York Times as a reporter and editor for nearly 30 years, specializing in national security issues, including intelligence and defense policies and operations. His newest book 'In the Nation's Service: The Life and Times of George P. Shultz' is available now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Richard Norton Smith is an American historian and author, specializing in U.S. presidents and other political figures. A preeminent presidential scholar and acclaimed biographer of historical figures including George Washington, Herbert Hoover, and Nelson Rockefeller, his new book is a look at the eye-opening life of Gerald Ford. 'An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford' is now available. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Scot Bertram serves as general manager of WRFH 101.7 FM and also is a lecturer in journalism at Hillsdale College. He also hosts The Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast and The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour, the College's national weekly radio show and podcast, now heard on more than 35 stations across the country. Originally Aired: January 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Kevin Corinth is a senior fellow and the deputy director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches economic opportunity, social mobility, poverty, safety-net programs, and homelessness, among other issues. Dr. Corinth has a PhD and an MA in economics from the University of Chicago. He holds a BA in economics and political science from Boston College. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

David P. Hardy is a Distinguished Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation and host of the new podcast 'School Choice Report'. David is the Co-Founder and retired CEO of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia charter school. Boys' Latin, which opened in 2007 in West Philadelphia, is Pennsylvania's first and only single-gender charter school. It has a student body that is 98 percent African-American and 74 percent economically disadvantaged. Blending classical studies with contemporary pedagogy, Boys' Latin offers rigorous coursework and an extensive selection of extra-curricular activities including robotics, drama, entrepreneurship, mock trial, and ten varsity sports. In its first four graduating classes, Boys' Latin sent 85 percent of its graduates to post-secondary education—80 percent of which attended four-year colleges. The school's students matriculate into the finest colleges and universities in the nation including Pomona, Bowdoin, Carleton, Penn, UVA, and Penn State, as well as 13 of the 14 members of Pennsylvania's state university system. Boys' Latin added a middle school in 2013, increasing enrollment to 850 students to make it the largest 6—12 grade all-male school of any type in the region. Boys' Latin has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on NBC with Megyn Kelly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Dr. Thomas Moore (aka Dr. Tommy) has a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Financial Management) with over twenty years experience working in recovery and life coaching. After serving nine years and three months in the Florida Department of Corrections, he brings his lived experience and zeal for "withness" to the reentry workspace. Dr. Tommy shines when working with people ready to put effort into taking steps needed for positive and productive change. Through accountability, the focus on one's well-being, and SMART goals for healthy living, he has seen hundreds of lives changed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americas-talking/support

Matt Farah is a founding partner of The Smoking Tire and a career automotive journalist who has reviewed over 1,000 cars. With over 1 million subscribers on YouTube, The Smoking Tire is the premier destination for automotive video reviews and adventures. Originally Aired: July 2022 --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americas-talking/support

Scot Bertram serves as general manager of WRFH 101.7 FM and also is a lecturer in journalism at Hillsdale College. He also hosts The Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast and The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour, the College's national weekly radio show and podcast, now heard on more than 35 stations across the country. Originally Aired: January 2022 --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americas-talking/support

Comedian Mark Normand joins America's Talking to discuss what Norm Macdonald means to him. Originally Aired: January 2022. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americas-talking/support

Michael T. Hartney is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and an assistant professor of political science at Boston College. Hartney's scholarly expertise is in American politics and public policy with a focus on state and local governments, interest groups, and K–12 education politics and policy. His work has been published in the American Political Science Review and the American Journal of Political Science and received press coverage in the Economist, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of the new book, How Policies Make Interest Groups: Governments, Unions, and American Education. Hartney holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americas-talking/support