Podcast Season 6

In Season 6 of You Might Be Right, Governors Bredesen and Haslam take a deeper look at the roles and scope of the federal government. They welcome a wide range of expert guests to examine some of the timeliest topics of the day, from tariffs and government efficiency to the limits of presidential pardon power. Through thoughtful conversations, in Season 6, the governors educate listeners and explore the nuance often lost in the headlines.

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

Is public education in crisis? In recent years, our schools have faced unprecedented challenges from the pandemic and teacher…
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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…
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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. Are alliances with other…
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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…
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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. Over time, presidents from…
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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. American voters,…
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Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel

Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis

How Important are Foreign Alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage

Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck

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

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