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Jun 5, 2024 • 14min

Don't Freeze Technological Advancement to Stem AI

Technology expert Jack Solowey and policy analyst Jennifer Huddleston discuss the importance of AI advancement and the potential devastating effects of freezing technological progress. They highlight the challenges of regulating AI while ensuring innovation and the multifaceted impact of AI technology across different sectors.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 23min

Clawing Back Emergency Executive Authorities

Policy expert Satya Thallam discusses the delegation and limitations of emergency executive powers, proposing a 30-day limit on such authorities. The podcast explores the history of emergency powers, the need for congressional oversight, and bipartisan efforts to reform public health emergency powers.
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Jun 1, 2024 • 13min

Social Movements and Profit Opportunities

Economist Nathan Goodman delves into the profit opportunities stemming from serving the underserved, drawing insights from historical examples like the Stonewall riots. The discussion explores the relationship between social and commercial entrepreneurship, the impact of activism on companies, and the benefits of reaching out to marginalized communities for both financial gain and social impact.
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May 31, 2024 • 12min

Donald Trump Convicted

Legal expert Clark Neily from Cato Institute discusses the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump on falsifying business records. Topics include charge stacking in the criminal justice system, Trump's case appeal, and the decline in prosecutors' courtroom experience.
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May 31, 2024 • 12min

What Impedes Social Mobility?

Gonzalo Schwarz from The Archbridge Institute discusses policies impacting social mobility, the importance of entrepreneurship, analyzing state policies, indicators impeding progress, human flourishing beyond financial success, and fostering agency to overcome barriers.
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May 29, 2024 • 15min

Assessing the Intelligence Risks of Chinese-Made Drones

Security expert Will Duffield discusses the intelligence risks of Chinese-made drones, debating the need for Congress to ban them due to potential data spying. The podcast explores surveillance concerns, data security in drone manufacturing, state-level restrictions on DJI drones, and the risks of public sector drone usage.
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May 28, 2024 • 13min

Trump, RFK Jr., and the Libertarian Party

Discussion on how non-Libertarian politicians like Trump and RFK Jr. appeared at the Libertarian Party convention, exploring their contrasting beliefs with libertarian principles. Analysis of the party's controversial shift towards far-right stance and prominent attendees. Delving into challenges faced by the Republican Party due to libertarian candidates and the evolution of the LP's focus.
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May 27, 2024 • 17min

New Leadership in Taiwan as China Threat Looms

Eric Gomez discusses Taiwan's new leadership under President Leichingtae, focusing on defending against China's threat. They explore Taiwan's political landscape, defense preparations, and navigating geopolitical alliances. The implications of the US withdrawal from the TPP on dealing with China are also considered.
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May 25, 2024 • 16min

How the ‘Open Fields Doctrine’ Nullifies the Fourth Amendment

Exploring the Open Fields Doctrine's impact on Fourth Amendment rights for private land; highlighting a legal case in Tennessee that expanded land protections; discussing the ambiguity in defining protected areas and the wide gap between actual land protection and legal standards.
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May 24, 2024 • 15min

Marking a Century of Broken Immigration Policy

David Bier discusses the shift in US immigration policy from government proving immigrants shouldn't enter to individuals proving they should. The impact on Americans' rights and the need for a rights-based immigration system are highlighted, advocating for a rational and liberty-aligned approach.

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