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Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel

In recent years, our schools have faced unprecedented challenges from the pandemic and teacher shortages to debates over curriculum and student mental health.
The Institute of American Civics Inspires 59 Students to Explore Civil Liberties During Annual Tennessee History Day Competition

Knoxville, TN (May 8, 2025) – Recently, 217 students from across Tennessee participated in the 2025 Tennessee History Day Competition.
Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis

The U.S. Constitution established three independent branches of government and a series of checks and balances to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful.
How Important are Foreign Alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage

As the global landscape evolves, the dynamics of power, trade and diplomacy are increasingly interlinked.
Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck

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.
Can Government Work Better and Cost Less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta

Debates over both the role and size of government are as old as the country.
Muhammad Explores Tariff Implications for the US Distilled Spirits Sector

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.
Is This the End of Free Trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake

Over the past 10 years, America’s economic growth has dramatically outpaced the rest of the developed world.
TVA’s Joe Hoagland: Bringing Policy and Practice Together

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.
Tim Fitzgerald: Exploring the Intersection of Natural Resources and Economics

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.