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While some in Washington are doing everything they can to erase the spirit and individualism of America, good leaders are standing up and fighting back. Leaders like Governor Kristi Noem.Governor Noem has repeatedly taken on the federal government to fight for conservative principles and return power to the American people. From her beginnings on the family ranch to the Halls of Congress, she demonstrated true grit in taking on important battles. And as Governor, she has highlighted economic vitality and individual responsibility as defining traits of South Dakota.Join us to hear from Governor Noem about her experience in leadership roles to promote the policies and principles that are working in the Heartland and that will help preserve the best of America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Captagon drug trade is turning Syria into a narco-state. In 2020 alone, authorities outside Syria seized a combined total of at least $3.4 billion worth of Captagon.In Syria, the drug empire is run by businessmen tied to the Assad regime, close associates of Syrian strongman Bashar Assad, and even family members. A widespread drug epidemic in Syria is not only creating a drug crisis along Jordan’s borders and throughout the region, but it is also fueling instability by empowering the illicit activities of the Assad regime, a close client of Russia, Iran, and China.So, what does the future hold for Syria? Join us as a distinguished panel of experts tackles the scale of the problem and realistic actions that the United States can take to mitigate the damage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legitimacy of lawmaking by unelected regulatory officials is a controversial subject in any democratic republic, including ours. That is particularly true given that agency rules govern virtually every aspect of American life. Historically, the U.S. Supreme Court was willing to defer to agencies on the ground that regulatory officials were experts in their respective fields. Over the last decade, however, the Supreme Court has reined in agency lawmaking. In particular, the Court has questioned whether federal courts may defer to their interpretations of the law. Columbia Law School Professor Tom Merrill, an expert on administrative law, will discuss this trend and a book that he recently published on this subject. Please join us as he, along with two other experts, analyzes the future of the administrative state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major costs and obstacles impacting the entire oil supply chain, from oil producers, refiners, to gas stations, are driving up gas prices. Understanding the oil supply chain and its challenges helps to better understand the causes of high gas prices. In the latest edition of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment’s PowerCast, leading experts discuss issues such as onshore and offshore leasing, pipelines, refining, and basic economics affecting prices. They dispel harmful myths about gas prices, such as alleged price gouging, and also identify some of the Biden administration policies driving up gas prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating better educational opportunities for all Americans—regardless of race or socioeconomic status—is crucial work in this country, and it’s been ongoing for decades. On July 13, America recognizes an early pioneer in education and voting rights for black Americans and women, Mary McLeod Bethune, with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. Bethune, the daughter of former slaves, became an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and dedicated her life to bettering American education.  Following this significant statue unveiling, education experts reflect on how Bethune’s vision can serve us today, especially looking at educational opportunities for all students, including African-American students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese Communist Party is notorious for its policies of repression, especially against persons of faith. From Uyghur Muslims to Christians to Tibetan Buddhists, people of all religious traditions are subject to draconian regulations of the practice of their most closely held beliefs. International Christian Concern’s latest report on persecution around the globe identified China as one of the worst violators of religious freedom. In light of this, the world cannot have a passive response when a fundamental freedom is under such dire threat. Join us on the heels of the International Religious Freedom Summit for a conversation on what the U.S. government and the international community can do to safeguard religious liberty in China.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 opinion, held that the EPA’s Clean Power Plan wasn’t authorized under the Clean Air Act. Under this rule, the agency was trying to dictate how the entire country generates electricity, mandating a shift from conventional energy to renewable energy. In this debut edition of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment’s PowerCast, leading experts discuss the case, its implications on energy and regulation, the major questions doctrine, and restoring representative government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court’s 2021-22 term is almost over. There were important cases involving religious liberty (Kennedy v. Bremerton School District), vaccine mandates (NFIB v. OSHA), immigration (Biden v. Texas), the Second Amendment (New York Rifle v. Bruen), administrative law (West Virginia v. EPA), abortion (Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization), and much more. Our scholars and scribes will break down what you need to know from the landmark cases, Breyer’s retirement, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, and even the Dobbs leak. Join us for our annual expert analysis of everything involving the U.S. Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebelling against one’s elders is almost a modern rite of passage. But it’s usually temporary and partial. Today’s youth culture, however, seems to profoundly distrust the generations that came before it. In the school, the workplace, the home, and even the church, much of the youngest generation, even when they pass in adulthood, continue to distrust their elders. What roles have social media, technology, and changes in family and religious belief played in this? And how can we rebuild intergenerational trust?Join us for an engaging discussion of this peculiarly modern problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food prices are increasing at rates not seen in over 40 years. These rising food prices are impacting everything from fresh fruit to fish and seafood. From high energy costs, labor shortages, and misguided government intervention, there are significant challenges across the food supply chain. Join us as we hear directly from experts throughout the supply chain to discuss the latest on food prices, dispel myths, get to the truth about what is going on, and identify potential solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.