The power of the US president to pardon convicted criminals is enshrined in the US Constitution, but many experts have harshly criticized the recent use of presidential pardons and calls for reform have grown louder. In this episode, our hosts, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam, and their guests, Mike Nelson, professor of […]
Debates over both the role and size of government are as old as the country. Over time, presidents from both parties have attempted to streamline government, cut spending, and improve service delivery to varied degrees of success. In this episode, our hosts, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam, and their guests, Elaine Kamarck, […]
The University of Tennessee (UT) Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs (NSFA) Affiliate Andrew Muhammad has authored a policy brief examining the implications of recent tariffs on the distilled spirits sector in the United States. Muhammad’s research indicates that revenue gains from tariffs on spirits may not outweigh potential losses to businesses and consumers. […]
With over 30 years of experience in shaping the direction of the power sector, Dr. Joe Hoagland brings tremendous practical experience to his role as an adjunct professor at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. This spring, he launched a new course, HBS 543: Energy Transitions. Developed to provide […]
From the White House to the lecture halls of academia, Dr. Timothy Fitzgerald has lived in every U.S. time zone, letting his academic interests shape his journey. A seasoned economist with expertise in energy markets, he has long been fascinated by natural resources, their uses, and their impact on daily life. That journey brought Fitzgerald […]
