Banter: An AEI Podcast
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 210 ratingsTune in to Banter as American Enterprise Institute President Robert Doar and Phoebe Keller, the head of AEI’s media department, take you inside the think tank for conversations on pressing policy issues with AEI’s leading experts. Banter keeps the conversation entertaining for anyone with an interest in politics and policy.
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Yuval Levin on American Unity from "One on One with Robert Doar"
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode of "One on One with Robert Doar", Yuval Levin joins Robert to analyze social cohesion in America, Trumpism, realignment on the right, and the loss of trust in elites. Yuval is the AEI Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies and Editor in Chief, National Affairs. His work focuses on constitutionalism and American institutions. Subscribe to "One on One with Robert Doar" today!
Introducing “One on One with Robert Doar”
February 27, 2024 10:45 - 38 seconds - 595 KBTune in to the same great podcast you already enjoy – now faster and with more in-depth interviews! "One on One with Robert Doar" is the newest AEI podcast that provides 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.
Adam White on the Supreme Court
July 25, 2023 14:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAdam White joins Phoebe and Robert to analyze the recent Supreme Court rulings concerning affirmative action, student loan forgiveness, the independent state legislature theory, and congressional redistricting. Adam is a senior fellow at AEI, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the administrative state, and American constitutionalism. He also codirects the Antonin Scalia Law School’s C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State Check out his recent piece about the Rob...
Derek Scissors on a New China Playbook
July 05, 2023 11:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDerek Scissors joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss decoupling from China, a weakening Chinese economy, upcoming Taiwanese elections, and US-India economic policy. Derek is a senior fellow at AEI, where he focuses on the Chinese and Indian economies and on US economic relations with Asia. He is concurrently the chief economist of the China Beige Book. Check out his recent work on a New China Playbook. Read the recent working paper by Jesús Fernández-Villaverde mentioned in this episode.
Rick Hess on Rethinking Education
June 06, 2023 13:30 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBRick Hess joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss school choice, parental involvement, the impact of COVID, and higher education. Rick is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at AEI, where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. He is also an executive editor of Education Next, and a Forbes senior contributor. He is the founder and chairman of AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network (CERN). His new book, "The Great School Rethink", is available for purchase now.
Philip Wallach on Debt Ceiling and Congress
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBPhilip Wallach joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the debt ceiling debate, congressional reform, elections, and the history of Congress. Philip is a senior fellow at AEI where he studies America’s separation of powers, with a focus on regulatory policy issues and the relationship between Congress and the administrative state. His new book, "Why Congress" is available for purchase now.
John Bailey on AI and ChatGPT
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJohn P. Bailey joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and the future of technology. John is a nonresident senior fellow at AEI. His experience has spanned government, philanthropy, and the private sector working on a range of issues including technology, the future of work, and economic mobility.
Andrew Biggs on Social Security
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBAndrew Biggs is a senior fellow at the AEI, where he studies Social Security reform, pensions, and public sector pay and benefits. Andrew joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Social Security solvency, privatizing Social Security, introducing minimum benefits, and implementing mandatory retirement-plan coverage and participation.
Zack Cooper on A New China Playbook
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBZack Cooper is a senior fellow at AEI, where he studies US defense strategy in Asia, including alliance dynamics and US-China competition. He also teaches at Princeton University and cohosts the Net Assessment podcast for War on the Rocks. Zack joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss A New China Playbook, the defense of Taiwan, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
Scott Winship on Upward Mobility
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBScott Winship is a senior fellow and the director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the AEI, where he researches social mobility and poverty. Scott joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss poverty alleviation, upward mobility, workforce participation, and the child tax credit.
Brian Miller on Hospital Consolidation
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDr. Brian Miller is a nonresident fellow at the AEI, where he focuses on Medicare payment policy, FDA regulatory policy, healthcare competition policy, veterans’ health, and public health policy. Brian joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss hospital consolidation, patient care, CDC reform, and medical coverage.
Matt Weidinger on Child Tax Credit
December 13, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMatt Weidinger is a senior fellow and Rowe Scholar in poverty studies at AEI, where his work is focused on safety-net policies. Matt previously served as the deputy staff director of the House Committee on Ways and Means and as the longtime staff director of its Subcommittee on Human Resources. Matt joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the child tax credit, safety-net programs, and unemployment insurance.
Paul Ryan on Conservative Politics and Economic Reform
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBPaul Ryan, who previously served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is a distinguished visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). His recently released book, American Renewal, offers solutions to renew America’s social contract and place our government programs on strong fiscal footing. Paul joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss digital currency, politics, tax reform, and Social Security.
Ruy Teixeira on Election Demographics
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBRuy Teixeira is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI, where he studies political demography, voter turnout, American electoral politics, and party coalitions. Ruy is the editor of the AEI Elections and Demography Project which focuses on demographic voting patterns during the 2022 election. Ruy joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the 2022 midterms, demographic shifts, and the future of political parties.
James Capretta on Reforming Healthcare
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJames C. Capretta is a senior fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies health care, entitlement programs, and fiscal trends in advanced economies. His latest book, US Health Policy and Market Reforms, was released in September. James joined Phoebe and Robert to discuss Medicare, price transparency, and employer-sponsored health insurance.
Chris Miller on Semiconductor Technology
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBChris Miller is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Russian foreign policy, politics, and economics. His new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, is available for purchase now. Chris joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss semiconductors, the geopolitics of technology, and the Russian-Ukraine War. Order Chip War here: https://www.amazon.com/Chip-War-Worlds-Critical-Technology/dp/1982172002/ref=tmm_hrd_swatc...
Marc Thiessen on Politics and Biden's Foreign Policy
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBMarc Thiessen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) where he studies and writes about American presidential leadership and counterterrorism. He is a columnist for The Washington Post and a regular contributor to Fox News. Marc joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss partisan media, War in Ukraine, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the midterm elections.
Paul Kupiec on Inflation and Crypto
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBPaul Kupiec is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies systemic risk and the management and regulations of banks and financial markets. He also follows the work of financial regulators such as the Federal Reserve and examines the impact of financial regulations on the US economy. Paul Kupiec joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss inflation, financial regulation, mandating ESG investing, and cryptocurrency.
Steven Koonin on Climate Science and Extreme Weather
July 26, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBSteven Koonin is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on climate science and energy policies. From 2009 to 2011, Dr. Koonin served as the under secretary for science at the US Department of Energy, where as the chief scientific officer, he coordinated and oversaw research across the department. Steven Koonin joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Biden's climate agenda, recent heat waves, and developing energy solutions.
Adam White on SCOTUS and the Dobbs Decision
July 13, 2022 15:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAdam White is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on American constitutionalism, the Supreme Court, and the administrative state. Concurrently, he codirects the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Adam White joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and the advancement of the "major questions" doctrine.
Edward Pinto on the US Housing Market
June 28, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEdward Pinto is a senior fellow and the director of the AEI Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently researching how to increase the entry-level housing supply for first-time buyers and renters who earn hourly wages, as well as examining the current house price boom that began in 2012. This continues his previous work on the role of federal housing policy in the 2008 mortgage and financial crisis. Edward joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the housing market, hous...
Ben Ippolito on Health Care Economics in America
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBBenedic Ippolito is a senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where his research focuses on public finance and health economics. He studies health care financing, the pharmaceutical market and its regulations, and the effect of health care costs on the personal finances of Americans. Ben joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss drug pricing, medical debt, surprise medical billing, and his work with the legislative branch.
John Yoo on SCOTUS, Justice Thomas, and Old Parkland
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBJohn Yoo is a nonresident senior fellow at AEI. He has worked in all three branches of government, notably as an official in the US Department of Justice, where he worked on national security and terrorism after the September 11 attacks. He also served as general counsel of the US Senate Judiciary Committee and he was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. John joins Robert and Phoebe at the Old Parkland Conference to discuss the Supreme Court leak, his time working for Jus...
Ian Rowe on Black Conservatism
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIan Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. In his new book “Agency” (Templeton Press, May 2022), Ian Rowe seeks to inspire young people of all races to build strong families and become masters of their own destiny. Ian joins Phoebe and Robert for a special Banter episode at the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas. He discusses the historic roots of the conference, his F.R.E.E. framework, ...
Matt Continetti on the Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBMatt Continetti is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where his work is focused on American political thought and history, specifically focusing on the development of the Republican party and the American conservative movement in the 20th Century. Matt joins Robert and Phoebe on the podcast this week to discuss his new book, "The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism" (Basic Books 2022). Matt and our hosts dive into significant figures on the Right, past a...
Jason Blessing on Cybersecurity
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBJason Blessing is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on cybersecurity, military cyber forces, military technological transformation and force structure, US cyber defense policy including civilian-military dynamics in cyberspace, and cyber defense agreements. Jason joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss cybersecurity and intelligence in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. He explains the role of the NSA and Cyber Command in main...
James Coleman on energy insecurity
April 05, 2022 10:45 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBJames W. Coleman is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on energy policy, including energy commodity, transport, and trade and markets regulation. He is concurrently the Robert G. Storey Distinguished Faculty Fellow and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University. James joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the recent increase in gas prices and energy independence and security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He explains how increased ...
Chris Miller on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and what happens next
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 43.6 MBChris Miller is a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Russian foreign policy, politics, and economics; Russia and Ukraine; Russian-European relations; and Eurasia. He also focuses on semiconductors and the geopolitics of technology. Chris joins Robert and Phoebe this week to discuss sanctions, the Russian perception of Putin, and what comes next in Russia's war with Ukraine.
Brad Wilcox on marriage in today's America
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBBrad Wilcox is a nonresident senior fellow at the AEI, where his research explores the links between family and the economy at home and abroad. Brad joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the state of the American family, marriage and birth rates, and how both the government and society at large can promote two-parent families.
Desmond Lachman on how the Fed should respond to soaring inflation
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 53.8 MBDesmond Lachman is a Senior Fellow at AEI. He joined AEI after serving as a managing director and chief emerging market economic strategist at Salomon Smith Barney. He previously served as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Policy Development and Review Department. At AEI, Mr. Lachman is focused on the global macroeconomy, global currency issues, and the multilateral lending agencies. This week, Desmond joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss how record-level pandemic spe...
Leon Aron on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 67.4 MBDr. Leon Aron is a Senior Fellow at AEI, where he studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia’s post-Soviet evolution. This week, he joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss Soviet leaders, the psychology behind Putin's brinkmanship, and today's Russia/Ukraine conflict.
Diana Schaub on Lincoln's Greatest Speeches
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 56.5 MBDiana J. Schaub is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where her work is focused on American political thought and history, particularly Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, African American political thought, Montesquieu, and the relevance of core American ideals to contemporary challenges and debates. This week, Diana joins Robert and Phoebe to talk about her new book, Lincoln's Greatest Speeches. Tune in for a lively discussion on the morality of Ameri...
Klon Kitchen on data privacy, American tech corporations, and defense
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 66.9 MBKlon Kitchen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on the intersection of national security and defense technologies and innovation. Through his research, he works to understand and explain how emerging technologies are shaping modern statecraft, intelligence, and warfighting, while focusing on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum sciences. Back from the break, Klon joins Phoebe and Robert for a discussion on topics ranging ...
Mark Jamison on antitrust laws and Big Tech
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 54.2 MBMark Jamison is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he works on how technology affects the economy, and on telecommunications and Federal Communications Commission issues. Dr. Jamison has served on the FCC transition team for President-elect Trump, as a special adviser to the chair of the governor of Florida’s internet task force, and as president of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group. This week, Mark joins Phoebe and Robert to delve into curre...
Oriana Skylar Mastro on the Chinese regime’s growing threat
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 48.3 MBOriana Skylar Mastro is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on Chinese military and security policy in the Asia-Pacific and rising power challenges to the international order. She also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve as a strategic planner at US Indo-Pacific Command. Oriana joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss her service in the Air Force, US military readiness in the Asia-Pacific and global attitudes towards a Chinese invasion of ...
Yuval Levin on American Institutions
October 26, 2021 12:40 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBYuval Levin is a senior fellow and the director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. Yuval joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss the state of America’s institutions, the constitutional roles of Congress and the courts, and the integrity of our elections.
Naomi Schaefer Riley on American child welfare
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBNaomi Schaefer Riley is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on child welfare and foster care issues. Her work analyzes the role of faith-based, civic, and community organizations in changing the foster care and adoption services landscape. This week, Naomi joins Robert and Phoebe to discuss her new book, No Way to Treat a Child, in which she argues that the American child welfare system is bent towards protecting adults, rather than children.
Elisabeth Braw on emerging national security threats
September 21, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBElisabeth Braw is a resident fellow at AEI where she focuses on defense against new and emerging threats, particularly those that do not meet the definition of conventional military force. She joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss the tools and technologies that governments and criminals can use to attack America and our allies without firing a shot.
Kori Schake on US defense policy
September 07, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 49.8 MBKori Schake is a senior fellow and the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). She joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss US defense spending and how to maintain healthy civil-military relations after the turmoil of the Trump years. Stay tuned until the end, when Phoebe asks Kori about her thoughts on the US’ disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Learn more from AEI scholars on Afghanistan here.
Chris Stirewalt on the State of American News Media
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBChris Stirewalt is a resident fellow at AEI, where he focuses on American politics, voting trends, public opinion, and the media. Before joining AEI, he was political editor of Fox News Channel. This week, Chris joins Robert and Phoebe to delve into the current state of American journalism, media’s effect on the electorate and the Republican party after Trump.
Michael Strain on America’s Economic Outlook
July 07, 2021 15:50 - 48 minutes - 43.2 MBMichael Strain is the Director of Economic Policy Studies at AEI, where he oversees the Institute’s work in economic policy, financial markets, international trade and finance, tax and budget policy, welfare economics, and health care policy. Michael joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the country’s economic recovery from COVID, the infrastructure bill, and inflation fears.
Colin Dueck on Conservatives’ Approach to Foreign Policy
June 22, 2021 11:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBColin Dueck is a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on the interconnections between US national security, party politics, and conservative thought. Colin joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about divisions on the right in foreign policy outlook, and whether Trump’s presidency has moved conservatives toward isolationism. They also discuss how Biden’s first foreign trip, and how he will handle the War on Terror, relations with Russia, and the Isr...
Max Eden on Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
June 08, 2021 11:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBMax Eden is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on education reform, specifically K–12 and early childhood education. Max joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about school choice, critical race theory, and the future of American education.
Benjamin and Jenna Storey on Why We Are Restless
May 26, 2021 14:55 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBProfessors Benjamin and Jenna Storey teach political philosophy at Furman University, where they also lead the Tocqueville Program. Their new book, Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment, explores the roots of modern unhappiness and offers guidance in the search for fulfillment. The Storeys – who are also joining AEI next year—appear on Banter to talk with Robert and Phoebe about what we can learn from French philosophers about how to find happiness in our modern lives.
Muzzy Rosenblatt on Homelessness in New York City
May 11, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBMuzzy Rosenblatt is the CEO and President of the Bowery Residents’ Committee, a nonprofit organization that serves nearly 10,000 homeless and at-risk New Yorkers every year. In their new book, “How Ten Global Cities Take On Homelessness,” Muzzy and his co-authors draw on decades of practical experience to outline key lessons learned from the world’s most effective policy responses to homelessness. Muzzy joins the show to talk about his on-the-ground work with vulnerable New Yorkers and hi...
Paul Wolfowitz on the Biden Admin’s Foreign Policy Outlook
April 27, 2021 16:30 - 44 minutes - 37.4 MBPaul Wolfowitz is a visiting scholar at AEI, where he works on development and national security issues. Before joining AEI, Dr. Wolfowitz spent more than three decades in public service and higher education, working in the administrations of seven different presidents. Paul joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the greatest foreign policy challenges confronting the Biden administration.
John Fortier on Voter ID and Election Reform
April 13, 2021 11:30 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBJohn Fortier is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on Congress and elections, election administration, election demographics, voting (and absentee voting), the US presidency, and the Electoral College. John joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about Georgia’s new voting law, election integrity, and potential reforms.
Kevin Kosar on Congressional Reform and the Postal Service
March 30, 2021 11:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBKevin Kosar is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies Congress, congressional oversight, the administrative state, and the US Postal Service. Kevin joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about making Congress a stronger, leaner, and more effective branch of government. Note: This episode was recorded in February 2021
Jim Capretta on Vaccinations and American Health Care
March 16, 2021 11:30 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBJim Capretta is a resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies health care, entitlement, and US budget policy, as well as global trends in aging, health, and retirement programs. Jim joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the Biden Administration’s approach to vaccinations and the current state of American health care.
Nat Malkus on School Re-Opening and Education during the Pandemic
March 02, 2021 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBNat Malkus is a resident scholar and the deputy director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he specializes in empirical research on K–12 schooling. Nat joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about the launch of AEI’s new school re-opening tracker, the most comprehensive source data currently available, which sorts school districts by demographics including poverty, broadband access, voting records, and COVID-19 infection rates. Download the transcr...