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JD Vance’s VP nomination could mean a GOP attuned to the needs of everyday Americans.
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Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen
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.
JD Vance Is One of the Most Thoughtful Leaders We’ve Seen in the Senate: American Compass’ Oren Cass
Chief economist Oren Cass joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism
New York Times host Ezra Klein interviews chief economist Oren Cass to discuss the ideological battle within the GOP.
What Time Is It? Time to Govern.
A durable conservative majority is finally coming within reach.
Donald Trump Reveals J.D. Vance is Vice President Nominee at RNC
Semafor quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
J.D. Vance Pick Unnerves GOP’s Business Elite, Thrills Populists
Washington Post quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
J.D. Vance: The Populist Choice
Trump’s selection of Vance as his nominee for Vice President reflects a GOP attenuated to working-class Americans.
Republicans Are Fracturing on the Economy
Wall Street Journal features American Compass’s viewpoint in coverage of the conflicting views of economics in the Republican Party.
A Glimmer of Hope for American Colleges
New efforts at promoting intellectual diversity on campus could deliver much-needed reform.
Only One Priority Makes Sense for American Foreign Policy
Our attention cannot be everywhere, it must be on China.
Not Soviet, Not Yet
Conservatives can stop the creeping Sovietization of America.
Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass
Oren discusses America’s EV policy and why conservatives should embrace an alternative path forward.
This Is What Elite Failure Looks Like
The elites of both political parties have failed to take the majority’s policy preferences seriously, with disastrous results.
The Borders of Democracy
American immigration policy can’t keep ignoring America’s citizens.
Stranger in a Strained Land
An immigrant reflects on making America great again.
Battle Cry of the Car Dealers
Could a recent data breach finally turn auto dealers against Wall Street?
Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball
Mercatus Center’s Dean W. Ball joins Oren to discuss what AI could mean for American manufacturing.
Soviet America? And more from this week…
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Tax Cuts Aren’t a Magic Bullet for Red States
The traditional Republican playbook for state success is too simplistic.
