Future of Freedom

America's Talking Network

Future of Freedom is a podcast that explores the intersection of conservatism and libertarianism in today's society. On each episode we bring together guests who hold opposing viewpoints on a specific policy or cultural issue. We tackle a range of topics, from economic policies to social issues, and from foreign affairs to constitutional law. Our guests come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but they all share a commitment to the principles of freedom, individualism, and limited government. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support

  • 38 minutes 21 seconds
    Neal McCluskey & Rick Hess: How Should the Department of Education Be Addressed?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the Department of Education. First on the show is Neal McCluskey, the director of Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom. Later, we hear from Frederick M. Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Neal on X, formerly Twitter, at @NealMcCluskey and Rick at @rickhess99.
    14 February 2025, 5:49 pm
  • 31 minutes 46 seconds
    Joe Lancaster & Thomas J. Healey: How Should the IRS Be Reformed?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about possible reform of the Internal Revenue Service. First on the show is Joe Lancaster, an assistant editor at Reason. Later, we hear from Thomas J. Healey, the former assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President Ronald Reagan, a senior fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the founder of Healey Development LLC. You can find Joe on X, formerly Twitter, at @JoeRLancaster.
    20 December 2024, 4:07 pm
  • 33 minutes 3 seconds
    Robert VerBruggen & Adam White: Should SCOTUS Be Reformed?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for reform of the U.S. Supreme Court. First on the show is Robert VerBruggen, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and writer for City Journal. Later, we hear from Adam White, Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governance and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former member of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. You can find Robert on X, formerly Twitter, at @RAVerBruggen and AEI at @AEI.
    28 October 2024, 4:01 pm
  • 37 minutes 40 seconds
    Stephen Miran & Scott Lincicome: Should the United States Prioritize Reindustrialization?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for a reindustrialization policy for America. First on the show is Stephen Miran, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and former senior advisor for economic policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Later, we hear from Scott Lincicome, vice president of general economics at the Cato Institute and Cato’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. You can find Steve on X, formerly Twitter, at @SteveMiran and Scott at @ScottLincicome.
    7 October 2024, 1:27 pm
  • 23 minutes 5 seconds
    Andy Puzder & Allison Schrager: Should Tips Be Taxed?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about a “No Tax on Tips” policy. First on the show is Andy Puzder, the chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years and currently a distinguished visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a senior fellow at the America First Policy Institute. Later we hear from Allison Schrager, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a City Journal contributing editor. You can find Andy on X, formerly Twitter, at @AndyPuzder and Allison at @AllisonSchrager.
    16 September 2024, 2:04 pm
  • 35 minutes 37 seconds
    Mackenzie Eaglen & John G. Ferrari: How Should Military Recruiting Efforts Be Improved?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to improve military recruitment efforts. First on the show is Mackenzie Eaglen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Later we hear from John G. Ferrari, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. You can find Mackenzie on X, formerly Twitter, at @MEaglen and AEI at @AEI.
    30 August 2024, 7:05 pm
  • 33 minutes 31 seconds
    Alex Reinauer & Greyson Gee: Should 'Right to Repair' Laws Be Enacted?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about “Right to Repair” laws. First on the show is Alex Reinauer, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later we hear from Greyson Gee, policy scholar at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Alex on X, formerly Twitter, at @Alex_Reinauer and Greyson at @GreysonTGee.
    16 August 2024, 5:47 pm
  • 30 minutes 9 seconds
    Alexandra DeSanctis & Philip Klein: Should Abortion Be a State or Federal Issue?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom of federal pro-life legislation in the wake of the Dobbs decision. First on the show is Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. Later we hear from Philip Klein, editor of National Review Online. You can find Alexandra on X, formerly Twitter, at @xan_desanctis and Philip at @PhilipAKlein.
    31 July 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 27 seconds
    Jay P. Greene & Tanner Aliff: How Should the Doctor Shortage Be Addressed?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to address the doctor shortage in the United States. First on the show is Jay P. Greene, PhD, a Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. Later, we hear from Tanner Aliff, Policy Director for the Center on Health and Families at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Jay on X, formerly Twitter, at @JayPGreene and Tanner at @taliff5.
    21 June 2024, 2:47 pm
  • 32 minutes 34 seconds
    C. Jarrett Dieterle & Brian Albrecht: Should Non-Compete Clauses Be Banned?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the recent FEC decision to ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. First on the show is C. Jarrett Dieterle, resident senior fellow at the R Street Institute. Later, we hear from Brian Albrecht, chief economist of the International Center for Law and Economics. You can find R Street on X, formerly Twitter, at @RSI and Brian at @BrianCAlbrecht.
    4 June 2024, 1:08 pm
  • 35 minutes 57 seconds
    John Hood & Andrew T. Walker: What Should Be the Future of Conservatism?
    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on the future of conservatism. First on the show is John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and one of the organizers of the Freedom Conservative Statement. Later, we hear from Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and author of the recent book, Faithful Reason: Natural Law Ethics for God’s Glory and Our Good. You can find John on X, formerly Twitter, at @JohnHoodNC and Andrew at @AndrewTWalk.
    23 May 2024, 11:01 am
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