You Might Be Right
Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee
Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen take on topics including crime, the media, gun violence, and education disparities with expert guests of differing viewpoints. From the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, "You Might be Right" aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in government, public policy, and public service by demonstrating that thoughtful civil conversations about tough topics are still possible.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 47min
Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham
Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what's next.
Sep 19, 2023 • 52min
How will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier
Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to dig into the good, the bad, and the unknown about how AI will impact democracy.
Sep 5, 2023 • 47min
How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson
Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about their efforts to safeguard elections and combat misinformation.
Jul 18, 2023 • 48min
Why are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt
Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy and the future of local news.
Jul 4, 2023 • 36min
Do we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen
Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy. Allen discusses her work on civics education as the founding director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, specific proposals for a democracy "renovation" such as increasing the size of the U.S. House of Representatives, and how AI might help – or harm – those efforts.
Jun 20, 2023 • 47min
Are Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington's Mount Vernon to explore the merits and drawbacks of term limits for public officials.
Jun 7, 2023 • 51min
Do we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education? - with Robert Pondiscio and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean
Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to assess the evidence on education reform and explore solutions to persistent achievement gaps.
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May 23, 2023 • 40min
What are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja'Ron Smith
Guests Jennifer Doleac, Economist, and Ja'Ron Smith, fmr. Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy, join to explore strategies to reduce and deter crime. Topics include: importance of deterrence, analyzing crime rates, bail reform, just criminal justice system, nuanced approach to crime, judicial reform, reducing recidivism, and taking a holistic approach to address crime.
May 10, 2023 • 47min
Why is it so controversial to teach American history today? – with Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson
Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson discuss the controversy over teaching American history objectively and comprehensively. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging both the successes and dark aspects of the country's past. The speakers also highlight the need to find solutions within communities and recognize the achievements of black Americans.
May 10, 2023 • 4min
Introducing season 2 of "You Might Be Right"
In Season 2, hosts and former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen hit the road, recording live episodes from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and from Mount Vernon outside of Washington D.C. Taking on topics including term limits, teaching history, crime, the media, and education disparities, the Governors and their guests demonstrate that thoughtful civil discourse is possible.
