Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan K Simpson

One Wyoming Podcast with Ryan Thorburn Episode 45 Joined by Bob Beck and Kevin McKinney Talking About The Life of Wyoming Alum and U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson

Stay in the middle of the road and plow as much as you can. Stay out of the furrows and the ruts on the left and the right. And if you're damned if you do and damned if you don't, then do. – Alan Simpson In this episode of Winds of Change, Wyoming Humanities pays tribute to the remarkable life and enduring legacy of former U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming. Known for his sharp wit, bipartisan approach, and unwavering commitment to public service, Simpson left an indelible mark on both his home state and the nation. This episode offers a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned statesman, providing both historical context and forward-looking insights.  A Statesman's Journey Join me as I revisit a candid conversation with Senator Simpson, where he shares: His motivation for entering politics and passion for legislation The importance of maintaining a sense of humor in public life His perspective on the current state of American politics Wisdom for the Next Generation Simpson offers invaluable advice for young people interested in politics: The critical role of active participation in democracy The importance of staying centered and avoiding extremes Why engagement at the local level matters Tackling Modern Political Challenges Simpson doesn't shy away from addressing current issues: His concerns about money's influence in politics Thoughts on campaign finance reform The need for bipartisanship and compromise Learn More About Alan Simpson's Life https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/03/18/joan-barron-alan-simpson-grew-to-be-a-statesman/ https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/state/sen-al-simpson-93-had-wit-deep-jackson-roots/article_74b8c132-01b9-11f0-b54d-9f59e5783269.html https://apnews.com/article/senator-alan-simpson-dies-faf4826aba710283e4f4e6581082a41f https://oilcity.news/wyoming/2025/03/16/photos-alan-k-simpson-a-life-in-photos/   Follow Us on These Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/ www.ThinkWY.org https://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhy https://www.instagram.com/storiesaboutwhy Listen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe!  As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities!

Time Schedule:  140 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:Lesson and stories from six decades practicing lawProsecutorial discretionSmall town problem solving for lawyersLearning from MistakesSeizing opportunitiesInstructor Hon. Alan K. Simpson, Esq. BioHon. Alan Simpson served in the U.S. Senate (R-Wyoming) from January 1979 to 1997, where he was the Assistant Republican Leader, 1984-1994; Chairman of the Subcommittee of Immigration and Refugee Policy of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 1980-1984; Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee of Environmental and Public Works, 1980-1984; Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and member of the Committee on Aging; Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, 1980-1984. From 1994-1996, he was a member of the Finance Committee; 1965-1977, Wyoming State Legislature, 1965-1978, Assistant Majority Leader, Majority Leader, and Speaker Pro Tem.Mr. Simpson served as Assistant Attorney General, State of Wyoming in 1959, and was City Attorney of Cody, Wyoming, from 1959-1969. Partner: Simpson & Simpson (with father Milward L. Simpson who also served as Governor and U.S. Senator for Wyoming ); Simpson Kepler & Simpson, 1960-1978. Additionally, Mr. Simpson served in the U.S. Army, 1st Lieutenant, 2nd Armored Division “Hell on the Wheels” and the 5th Division, U.S. Armed Forces, Germany.Alan Simpson is currently with the Washington Speakers Bureau in Washington, D.C. He is a very popular speaker and travels the country and abroad to speak to a wide variety of groups and associations regarding current affairs and politics in remarks entitled “Politics is a Contact Sport”.Mr. Alan Simpson is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.Mr. Simpson was a member of the Board of Visitors for the Folger-Shakespeare Library and the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. 1994-1996. From 1998 to 2000 Mr. Simpson was the Director of the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; and he was a Visiting Lecturer at the Shorenstein Center on Press, Politics and Public Policy, 1997-2000.Mr. Simpson served on the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1996 and he has been a member of the Screen Actor's Guild since 1994. He served on the Board of Directors for the Biogen Corporation (now BiogenIDEC Corporation), Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1997-2004 and he was a member of the Board of Directors of American Express Funds, now RiverSource Funds, a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1997 through 2006.In March 2010, Mr. Simpson was appointed by the President as the Co-Chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and he also served on the ten-member Iraq Study Group formed under the auspices of the congressionally chartered U.S. Institute of Peace in 2006.J.D., University of Wyoming, 1958B.S., University of Wyoming, 1954

En 1986, el senador republicano Alan K. Simpson y el representante demócrata, Romano Mazzoli, que encabezaban los subcomités sobre migración en sus respectivas cámaras, lograron empujar, que se aprobara y fuera firmada por Ronald Reagan la que, desde entonces, ha sido la principal reforma migratoria estadunidense que regularizó a poco más de tres millones de migrantes sin documentos. Duda razonable

Where is our immigration system today, and is the system really as complicated as it seems to be? The final episode of this series will take you through our present-day situation, and includes an explanation of the asylum process. Also I answer a very personal question, and you get a very personal answer from Senator Alan K. Simpson about the response to the 1986 bill that he helped to pass."