In a far-reaching conversation, Amb. Wolfowitz discusses the threat posed by China, developments in Iraq and the Middle East, and the appeal of democratic capitalism to developing countries. The post The global challenges facing America: A conversation with Paul Wolfowitz appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
Michael Rubin returns to the show to analyze the ongoing events in Syria and provide a greater perspective on Turkey's relationship with the Kurds. The post What does the US troop withdrawal mean for Syria, Turkey, and the Kurds? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
Karlyn Bowman breaks down the latest polls, and discusses what lessons the Clinton impeachment and Nixon resignation could hold for the two parties today. The post How do Americans feel about impeachment? Parallels between now and 1998 appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
AEI visiting scholar Colin Dueck returned to Banter to discuss in light of his forthcoming book, "Age of Iron: On Conservative Nationalism." The post Foreign policy in an age of nationalism appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
As a young reporter in the 1980s, Jason DeParle moved in with a family in the Philippines to write about Manilla’s shantytowns. He kept in touch as the family migrated to the Gulf, the United States, and elsewhere over the ensuing decades, and tells the family’s story in his new book, “A Good Provider is […] The post The past, present, and future of global migration: A conversation with Jason DeParle appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
The phrase “Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act” doesn’t exactly still beating hearts — and yet that provision may be responsible for the internet as we know it. So argues Jeff Kosseff in his new book, “The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet.” By stating that “No provider or user of an interactive computer service […] The post Tech platforms and Section 230: Is it time to change how we regulate the internet? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Early last week, President Trump asked Twitter, “Who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?” Days later Bill Dudley, a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, wrote in Bloomberg Opinion that Trump’s ongoing attacks on Powell have made the Fed’s desire to remain apolitical untenable, and Fed officials should […] The post Trump, Powell, and the trade war: What should the Federal Reserve do? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
“For perhaps the first time in living memory,” writes Nick Eberstadt in a recent op-ed for The New York Times, “Team Kim is being outmaneuvered by the Americans in their zero-sum contest.” What has gone wrong with North Korean negotiations in the past, and why might that now be changing? Dr. Eberstadt joined us to […] The post Is President Trump’s North Korea strategy working? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Argentina looks set to elect the Peronist Alberto Fernández president in October, unseating the center-right leader Mauricio Macri. Ryan Berg joined the show to discuss what that could mean for the United States and the global economy. The post Is Latin America about to turn hard left? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
That depends on the metrics being measured. Different nations do different things well, and pursuing one goal often comes at the expense of another. Jason Delisle and Preston Cooper joined the show to discuss these trade-offs. The post How does America’s higher education system compare to abroad? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Is CBD oil safe? How about the Juul? And is it the government's place to regulate either one? Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses these questions and more. The post Scott Gottlieb on the CBD craze, vaping, and Juul: A conversation with the former FDA commissioner appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
Once a term applied to reform-minded social scientists writing in domestic policy journals like The Public Interest, "neocon" now is primarily a term of abuse. Gary Schmitt explains the shift and what neoconservatism means today. The post When ‘neocon’ became a slur appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
What is causing China's economic slowdown, and what does it mean for the future? AEI's Derek Scissors joined us to explain. The post Is China the economic threat it’s made out to be? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
In "Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence" (Free Press, 2019), former New York Times columnist Alex Berenson argues the risks of marijuana are not only misunderstood but underestimated. The post Alex Berenson on ‘Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Axios kicked off 2019 with a headline proclaiming: "AI expert warns automation could take 40% of jobs by 2035." This is the baseline consensus according to Axios future editor Steve LeVine. But is it accurate? And if it is, how can workers and students today prepare? The post Are you about to be automated out of a job? A conversation with Brent Orrell appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Economist Aparna Mathur writes that "it's time to give low-skill immigrants their due," noting the crucial role they play in the US economy. But what impact does immigration have on native-born wages, especially at a time when many working-age Americans aren't in the labor force? We discuss these questions and more. The post Does the US economy need low-skill immigration? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
In his final appearance on "Banter" as AEI's president, Arthur Brooks discusses his latest book, how the political landscape has shifted since he took office in 2009, the role of think tanks in shaping the public debate, and much more. The post The Arthur Brooks exit interview appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
The acclaimed conservative columnist joins "Banter" to discuss his latest book, the American founding, the underpinnings of American conservatism, and much more. The post George F. Will on ‘The Conservative Sensibility’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
For the past seven years Chris Arnade has traveled around the United States photographing and interviewing residents of this country's forgotten communities. We spoke to him about what he's learned from these experiences. The post The dignity of ‘back row’ America: A conversation with photojournalist Chris Arnade appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
The latest National Defense Strategy shifts our focus from the Pentagon's "two-war" metric: Now instead of ensuring the US could simultaneously defeat two regional militaries, the new emphasis is on deterring China and Russia. But is the defense budget up to the task? The post Where the National Defense Strategy falls short: A conversation with Rick Berger appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Why are millennials so liberal? How much did the Great Recession hurt millennials specifically? And do we really spend all our money on Chipotle and avocado toast? The Wall Street Journal's Joseph C. Sternberg joined us to discuss these questions and more. The post How boomers stole millennials’ economic future: A conversation with Joseph C. Sternberg appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Did millions of women entering the work force actually make families worse off? It's a counterintuitive argument put forward at different times by both Elizabeth Warren and Tucker Carlson — but Michael Strain disagrees. The post Michael Strain on the economics of the ‘two-income trap’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
The AEI scholar and professor of national security studies joins us to discuss the history of Republican foreign policy and explain what a coherent conservative vision should look like going forward. The post What is ‘conservative’ foreign policy? A conversation with Professor Colin Dueck appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
The virtues of nationalism, the limits of social science, the genius of Francis Fukuyama, the history of the Irish — we cover all these topics and more while discussing Michael Brendan Dougherty's new book, "My Father Left Me Ireland: An American Son's Search for Home." The post ‘My Father Left Me Ireland’: A conversation with Michael Brendan Dougherty appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
Democratic presidential hopefuls are laying out their plans to reduce the roughly 28 million uninsured Americans to zero, with proposals ranging from Medicare-for-All to a public option. But in doing so, are they overstating the extent of the problem? The post Chasing universal coverage: An interview with health policy expert James Capretta appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
On this episode of Banter we discuss why the panic over a "population bomb" is so misguided, what's causing declining fertility rates across the world, and what these shifting demographics will likely mean for the United States and the world. The post The myth of the population bomb appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
AEI fellow and WSJ columnist Sadanand Dhume discusses what the elections might mean for the future of India, Asia, and the United States. The post Elections in India: Can Narendra Modi hold onto power? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .
How will Brexit affect the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland? What will be the impact on Ireland's economy? And excluding Guinness, what are the Ambassador's favorite types of beer? On this episode of Banter, we discuss these questions and much more. The post An interview with Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s ambassador to the US appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
In this episode, former chief economist of the IMF Raghuram Rajan talks with us about what's causing the erosion of communities across the developed world, what can be done about it, and much more. The post ‘The Third Pillar’: A conversation with Raghuram Rajan about markets, the state, and communities appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
When Theresa May took over as Prime Minister, she announced that "Brexit means Brexit." However now the fate of her deal to leave the EU is uncertain. With negotiations still ongoing, we interviewed AEI fellow Dalibor Rohac to break down what's happening and what it all means. The post What’s going on with Britain and Brexit? A conversation with Dalibor Rohac appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI ....
