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 31, 2023 • 51min
Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves
Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges facing America's youth.
Oct 17, 2023 • 45min
Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith
Recorded live at Launch Tennessee's 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy.
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.
