Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Economy: Tariffs, Inflation, and American Competitiveness
From trade wars to rising prices, America’s economic landscape is being reshaped by powerful forces. How do tariffs affect U.S. industry and global s…
1 year ago
Civic Education and the Future of American Democracy, with Jeffrey Sikkenga
At a time when civic knowledge is in decline, political scientist Jeffrey Sikkenga makes the case that the health of our democracy depends on how—and…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Save Democracy, with Josiah Ober
Is democracy in trouble? Many Americans believe so: recent polls consistently rank "threats to democracy" as one of respondents' top concerns. In the…
1 year, 2 months ago
Women, Caregiving, and America's Social Safety Net, with Jessica Calarco
At a time when many Americans struggle with economic insecurity, sociologist Jessica Calarco offers an exploration of how women have become America’s…
1 year, 2 months ago
Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage
As we transition from Black History Month into Women's History Month, we share "Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage" from our podcast library. This powe…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Constitution and American Unity, with Yuval Levin
At a time when Americans seem more divided than ever, Yuval Levin offers a compelling argument for how we can rebuild a shared national identity. Lev…
1 year, 3 months ago
Library of Congress with Dr. Carla Hayden
We are pleased to share this conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden of the Library of Congress led by moderator Chevy Humphrey, CEO of the Museum of Scie…
1 year, 3 months ago
Rediscovering Political Leadership, with John A. Burtka IV
The story is the same in many places: citizens aren't currently wild about their leaders. As John A. Burtka IV writes in the introduction to Gateway …
1 year, 5 months ago
Paradox of Liberty: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello
December 6 marks the anniversary of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in America in 1865. In this podcast, we look at the paradox of enslav…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Art of Diplomacy, with Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat
Ambassador Eizenstat joined the O'Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, The Art of Diplomacy, which in one readable volume covers every major …
1 year, 7 months ago