Liberty and Leadership
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The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf
What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexities of division within American society. They discuss how embracing vulnerability can be a tool to diffuse
Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt
What has led to the erosion of civic engagement and volunteerism over the course of the past generation? This week Eric J. Tanenblatt joins host Roger Ream to discuss how his TFAS experience led to him to pursue a career in government and public service,
How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker
Why has there been a sharp decline in institutional trust amongst Americans and how can that confidence be rebuilt? This week Gerard Baker joins host Roger Ream to discuss the loss of trust in American institutions (particularly in the media, government,
Campus Voices: The Future of Reporting with TFAS Journalism Students
Journalism requires courage and a commitment to pursuing the truth, even inchallenging environments. Thomas McKenna and Jonas Du, two talented students participating in the TFAS Student Journalism Association, understand this. Through the Student Journali
Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett
This week Randy Barnett joins host Roger Ream to discuss the ideas of constitutional originalism, natural law vs. natural rights, the importance of the ninth amendment, and how they all inform his interpretation of libertarianism. Plus, the benefits of te
Steering Toward Freedom with Vice President Mike Pence
On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership, host Roger Ream is joined by the 48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence for a fireside chat at the TFAS 2024 Summer Law Fellows Closing Ceremony. They discuss the state of religious libert
Beyond the Law: Fighting for Liberty When Justice Fails with Diana Simpson
Our nations constitution serves to protect innocent people from punishmentbut what happens when legal precedent and case law runs contrary to that notion? This week Diana Simpson joins host Roger Ream to discuss her work in promoting economic liberty an
How Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de Rugy
What is the impact of expanding government roles on family policies? This week, Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins host Roger Ream for a critical conversation on economic freedom, including her takes on policy and ideological differences among the left and right
Economics Beyond the Classroom with Dr. Rosolino Candela
How can people apply economics to daily life? This week, join host Roger Ream for an engaging conversation on economics and the transformative power of education with Dr. Rosolino Candela, a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
The Power of Resilience: Carrie Sheffield's Path to Independence
How does one persevere in the face of adversity? In todays discussion, Carrie Sheffield, journalist and TFAS alumna, joins host Roger Ream to discuss her new book, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness." With great candor, Carrie sh