Kate Reagan

Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? – with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham

A legal analyst and veteran college admissions official join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss what’s next for higher education following the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action
How Will AI Affect Democracy? – with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier

Two AI experts join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the potential impact of AI on democracy Policymakers are increasingly focused on how to regulate AI, but what impact might AI have on democracy itself? The risks of AI technology for the democratic system, including misinformed voters and manipulated election processes are becoming more evident…
How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson

What do voters need to know about how their votes are counted?
Why are there no more Walter Cronkites?

Judy Woodruff, longtime anchor for PBS and CNN, and Chris Stirewalt, a former political editor at Fox, join the Governors to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy Trust in the news media is at an all-time low. This distrust contributes to both our political polarization and the spread of misinformation as Americans…
Do we need a democracy renovation?

Harvard University professor and Institute of American Civics Board of Fellows member Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy.
Are term limits a good idea?

A presidential historian, political scientist, and longtime DC columnist joined Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home outside of Washington, DC, to discuss term limits across branches of government. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, made official a precedent set by George Washington: that U.S. presidents should not be elected more…
Do we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education?

Robert Pondiscio joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to assess the evidence on education reform and disparities in public education
What are the best ways to address crime?

Jennifer Doleac, a renowned economist focused on crime and discrimination, and Ja’Ron Smith, a policy expert and partner at Dentons Global Advisors, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the potential policy responses to crime What is really going on with crime rates in the U.S? And what are the policy options that might help?…
Why is it so controversial to teach American history today?

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and founder and president of the Woodson Center, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the controversy over teaching American history From American exceptionalism to race and inequality, the teaching of American history has become fraught with controversy. To kick off Season…
Am I using my morals as a weapon or a gift?

Renowned author, social scientist, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss why disagreement is important, how we can disagree better, and how to effectively broaden your perspective. How can we solve problems when we don’t agree on the facts? The premise of “You Might Be Right” is to have civil…