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EPPC’s Henry Olsen joins to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s VP and what it means for the future of populist conservatism.
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Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass
Oren discusses America’s EV policy and why conservatives should embrace an alternative path forward.
Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball
Mercatus Center’s Dean W. Ball joins Oren to discuss what AI could mean for American manufacturing.
The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon
Newsweek’s Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans.
Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli
WSJ’s Dana Mattioli joins Oren to discuss her new book, The Everything War, about Amazon’s anti-competitive practices.
Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington
Both taxes and spending are on the table as one progressive and one conservative join Oren Cass for discussions of how exactly to fix the budget.
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives
An in-depth discussion of what fiscal conservatism means—beyond the orthodoxy of tax cuts as cure-all.
America’s Broken Immigration System with Mark Krikorian
Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Oren Cass to unpack America’s broken immigration system.
The Rise of American “Neopopulism” with David Leonhardt
David Leonhardt joins Oren Cass for a discussion of “neopopulism,” the realignment of American politics, and a bit of the history that got us here.
The Wolves of K Street with Brody Mullins
WSJ’s Brody Mullins joins Oren to discuss his new book, The Wolves of K Street, about corporate power and the rise of the lobbying industry.
Broadening the Defense Industrial Base with Marathon’s Robert Delfeld
Oren and Robert discuss the effects of deindustrialization on the defense supply chain and how to broaden and strengthen the defense industrial base.
Educational Pluralism with Ashley Rogers Berner
Ashley Rogers Berner joins Oren for a discussion of educational pluralism: the key to ensuring choice and standards in K–12 schools.
The Future of American Energy with Thomas Hochman
Oren and Thomas discuss American energy policy, the promise of nuclear, climate change, regulatory hurdles, and much more.
Michael Pettis on Dollar Dominance
Oren is joined by Michael Pettis for an in-depth discussion of the dollar as the global reserve currency: pros, cons, and what it all means for the American economy.
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: The American Appetite for Government
On this episode, Oren and Chris dive into our latest survey results on American attitudes toward the role and scope of government.
Inside the CHIPS Act Rollout with Micron Technology
Oren Cass is joined by Micron Technology’s Scott Gatzemeier to discuss the on-the-ground reality of the CHIPS Act rollout.
Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age
What should conservative politics look like at a time when many Americans are no longer religious?
Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age
Oren Cass, executive director of American Compass, delivers the 2024 First Things Lecture in Washington, D.C. His lecture is entitled “Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age.”
The Media and Conservatism with David Leonhardt, Emily Jashinsky, and Idrees Kahloon
How can the media better understand the reality of American life outside the Beltway, and what are reporters missing about these shifting economic and political debates?
Realignment Politics with Jerry Seib, Michael Brendan Dougherty, and Tim Chapman
What does the right-of-center’s economic debate mean for political leaders and how is it being translated into electoral politics in 2024 and beyond?
