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You Might Be Right Podcast Season 6

You Might Be Right Podcast Season 6

Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam in a recording studio for their podcast You Might Be Right
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Season Six

In the new season of You Might Be Right, the show’s sixth, Governors Bredesen and Haslam take on some of the timeliest topics of the day, from tariffs to government efficiency and presidential pardon power. Through thoughtful conversations with expert guests, they aim to educate listeners and explore the nuance that is often lost in the headlines.

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Is this the end of free trade?
March 6, 2025

Over the past 10 years, America’s economic growth has dramatically outpaced the rest of the developed world. American voters, however, have shifted away from favoring the sort of free market policies that characterized American trade in the post-World War II…

Can government work better and cost less?
March 18, 2025

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,…

Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far?
April 1, 2025

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,…

How Important Are Foreign Alliances?
April 15, 2025

As the global landscape evolves, the dynamics of power, trade and diplomacy are increasingly interlinked. Are alliances with other countries essential to U.S. safety, security, and economic success? Are we best served by an America first approach? In this episode,…

Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers?
April 29, 2025

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. In this episode, our hosts, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam, and their…

Is Public Education in Crisis?
May 13, 2025

Is public education in crisis? In recent years, our schools have faced unprecedented challenges from the pandemic and teacher shortages to debates over curriculum and student mental health. Test scores are down, and US students are falling behind their international…

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