Podcast Season 3

  • Phil and Bill Talk Immigration Policy

    Phil and Bill Talk Immigration Policy

    In a bonus episode, Governors Bredesen and Haslam share their own views on immigration. From controlling the border to dealing with illegal immigrants already in the country, work visas, and humanitarian borders, immigration is one of the most divisive – and nuanced – challenges facing the country today. In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors…

  • Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy

    Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy

    As we approach the 2024 presidential election, Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to talk about running for president and the importance of civic education and engagement.

  • Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves

    Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves

    Two scholars join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges facing kids and families in a special episode recorded live at the Baker School. In the face of low academic performance, mental health challenges, and a decline in college going, especially among men, public policy for America’s youth is a priority across the country.…

  • Entrepreneurship: What it Takes to be Successful, and Should Government Have a Role? – with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith

    Entrepreneurship: What it Takes to be Successful, and Should Government Have a Role? – with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith

    Two founders join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at Launch Tennessee’s 3686 Festival to share their insights and experiences as entrepreneurs In this special episode of You Might Be Right, Brad Smith, founder and CEO of Russell Street Ventures, and Sarah Bellos, founder and CEO of Stony Creek Colors, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to…

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

    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 In June 2023, the Supreme Court effectively banned the use of race-conscious admissions policies in higher education. The ruling has brought renewed attention to college admissions and…

  • How Will AI Affect Democracy? – with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier

    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

    How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson

    Secretaries of State Brad Raffensperger (R-GA) and Jocelyn Benson (D-MI) join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about election integrity Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of American democracy, and the balance between election security and voter access has come under intense scrutiny in recent years. What do voters need to know about…