Banter: An AEI Podcast

Tune 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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What does Jair Bolsonaro mean for the future of Brazil? A conversation with Ryan Berg

With the recent election of Jair Bolsonaro, has Brazil reached a turning point? With the Brazilian president in Washington now to meet with President Trump, Dr. Ryan C. Berg joined us to discuss. The post What does Jair Bolsonaro mean for the future of Brazil? A conversation with Ryan Berg appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Mar 19, 2019•41 min

Jessica Trisko Darden on ‘Insurgent Women’ and ISIS brides

Why do women wage war? And what should be done about the so-called ISIS brides who now wish to return to the West? AEI fellow Jessica Trisko Darden joins us to discuss. The post Jessica Trisko Darden on ‘Insurgent Women’ and ISIS brides appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Mar 13, 2019•34 min

Alienated America’ and the state of the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Carney

What is the American Dream, and what killed it for so many communities? In his new book, "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse," Tim Carney explores these questions. He joined us on Banter this week to discuss. The post Alienated America’ and the state of the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Carney appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....

Mar 05, 2019•35 min

Negotiating with North Korea, competing with China, and another Trump-Kim summit: A conversation with Oriana Skylar Mastro

How do we avoid war on the Korean peninsula? And how will the ongoing US-China rivalry play out? Dr. Mastro joined Banter to discuss the second Trump-Kim summit. The post Negotiating with North Korea, competing with China, and another Trump-Kim summit: A conversation with Oriana Skylar Mastro appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Feb 27, 2019•29 min

Banter #350: Harvard president Larry Bacow on the state of higher education

What is the purpose of a higher education? Why does it cost so much? And how come college campuses seem to be so left-leaning? On this episode of Banter, Harvard president Larry Bacow joined us to discuss. The post Banter #350: Harvard president Larry Bacow on the state of higher education appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Feb 22, 2019•19 min

Banter #349: Rick Berger on Trump’s emergency declaration

How will this affect the military? What will this look like in practice? What type of precedent does this set? Rick Berger joined Banter to answer all these questions and more. The post Banter #349: Rick Berger on Trump’s emergency declaration appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Feb 18, 2019•26 min

Banter #348: Incoming AEI President Robert Doar on poverty, think tanks, and the future of AEI

This week on Banter, AEI Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies and AEI president-elect Robert Doar joined the show to discuss his career, poverty alleviation, and the role of think tanks in the United States. The post Banter #348: Incoming AEI President Robert Doar on poverty, think tanks, and the future of AEI appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....

Feb 14, 2019•24 min

Banter #347: The Iranian Revolution past and present — A conversation with Michael Rubin

This week on Banter, on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, AEI resident scholar Michael Rubin joined the show to discuss the revolution's legacy in Iran, the Middle East, and the United States. The post Banter #347: The Iranian Revolution past and present — A conversation with Michael Rubin appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....

Feb 11, 2019•30 min

Banter #346: Roger Noriega on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela

This week on Banter, AEI visiting fellow Roger Noriega joined the show to discuss the past, present, and future of Venezuela. The post Banter #346: Roger Noriega on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Feb 07, 2019•27 min

Banter #345: Nicholas Eberstadt on China’s demographic outlook

This week on Banter, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy Nicholas Eberstadt joins the show to discuss his new report, “China’s demographic outlook to 2040 and its implications: An overview.” The post Banter #345: Nicholas Eberstadt on China’s demographic outlook appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Jan 31, 2019•32 min

Banter #344: Ken Pollack on ‘Armies of Sand’

This week on Banter, AEI Resident Scholar Ken Pollack joins the show to discuss his new book “Armies of Sand: The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness.” The post Banter #344: Ken Pollack on ‘Armies of Sand’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Jan 17, 2019•36 min

Banter #343: Isabel Sawhill on ‘The Forgotten Americans’

This week on Banter, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Isabel Sawhill joins the show to discuss her new book “The Forgotten Americans: An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation.” The post Banter #343: Isabel Sawhill on ‘The Forgotten Americans’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Jan 10, 2019•25 min

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