Introducing season 2 of “You Might Be Right”

What is the history and future of presidential debates?: Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the history of televised presidential debates, his reaction to two major party campaigns agreeing to debates this year without the... by You Might Be Right

31 min listen

How can we disagree better?: Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah’s Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado’s Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share their “Disagree Better” initiative. They affirm the need to "disagree without hating... by You Might Be Right

30 min listen

Is the Electoral College the best way to elect a president?: Historian Allen Guelzo of Princeton University and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to delve into our presidential election process, its history, and arguments for (and against) reform. by You Might Be Right

48 min listen

What is the Role of Traditional Media in a Presidential Election?: Natalie Allison, national political reporter for Politico, and Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for The Washington Post, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to examine the evolving role of traditional media in a modern presidential campaign. by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

Can a Third-Party Candidate Succeed?: Dan DiSalvo, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Bill Galston, a senior fellow at Brookings and Wall Street Journal columnist, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss our two-party system and if a third-party... by You Might Be Right

45 min listen

Is Our Primary System Working?: Galen Druke, host and producer of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast and Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and host of The Remnant podcast, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the modern presidential primary system – how it... by You Might Be Right

54 min listen

Phil and Bill Discuss Their Political Parties: To kick off Season Four, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam reveal why they chose to be part of their respective political parties and how they are squaring their own values with America’s evolving political landscape. Their... by You Might Be Right

33 min listen

Phil & Bill Talk Immigration Policy: In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share their own perspectives on immigration, modeling the type of civil debate that “You Might Be Right” seeks to foster. From controlling the border to dealing with... by You Might Be Right

27 min listen

Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy: As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion about democratic engagement, running for office, and her advice for business leaders. by You Might Be Right

42 min listen

Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves: Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the American... by You Might Be Right

51 min listen

Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith: Recorded live at Launch Tennessee’s 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy. by You Might Be Right

45 min listen

Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham: Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what’s next. by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

How will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier: Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to dig into the good, the bad, and the unknown about... by You Might Be Right

52 min listen

How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson: Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about their efforts to safeguard elections and combat misinformation. by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

Why are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt: Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy and the future of local news. by You Might Be Right

48 min listen

Do we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen: Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy. Allen discusses her work on civics education as the founding... by You Might Be Right

36 min listen

Are Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib: Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington's Mount Vernon to explore the merits and drawbacks of... by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

Do we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education? - with Robert Pondiscio and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean: Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to assess... by You Might Be Right

51 min listen

What are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja’Ron Smith: Economist and Arnold Ventures' incoming Exec. Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Jennifer Doleac, and Ja'Ron Smith, Partner with Dentons Global Advisors and fmr. Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy, join Governors Bredesen and... by You Might Be Right

40 min listen

Why is it so controversial to teach American history today?: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and Founder and President of the Woodson Center, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the controversy over teaching United States history. by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

Am I using my morals as a weapon or a gift? - with Arthur Brooks: Dr. Arthur Brooks joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to offer practical strategies for navigating disagreements in everyday life. Recorded live at the Baker Center, Brooks, a renowned author, Harvard professor, and happiness expert, notes that no one... by You Might Be Right

36 min listen

What is the future of global trade? - with Fred Smith and Tim Fitzgerald: FedEx Founder/Executive Chairman Frederick Smith and Texas Tech economics professor Tim Fitzgerald join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about how the US can balance global trade and competing national priorities. Smith contends that... by You Might Be Right

43 min listen

What is the Senate filibuster and why should we care? – with Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker: Former Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the filibuster for a special episode, recorded live at the Baker Center in Knoxville in September 2022. Use of the filibuster, a rule that prevents... by You Might Be Right

46 min listen

What still ails us a decade after the Affordable Care Act? – with Nancy-Ann DeParle and Larry Van Horn: Senior Obama official Nancy-Ann DeParle and Vanderbilt professor Larry Van Horn join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a lookback on the decade after the passage of the Affordable Care Act and offer perspectives on lowering costs and improving... by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

What can be done about the affordable housing crisis? – with Laurie Goodman and Erskine Bowles: Erskine Bowles, former White House Chief of Staff, and Laurie Goodman, an Institute fellow and founder of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the affordable housing crisis. Goodman... by You Might Be Right

46 min listen

How important is it to address our national debt? – with Paul Ryan and Barry Eichengreen: Former US House Speaker Paul Ryan and Professor Barry Eichengreen join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for an informative conversation about our $31 Trillion national debt. Ryan, now a guest lecturer at Notre Dame and Visiting Fellow with the American... by You Might Be Right

46 min listen

Where do charter schools fit in public education? – with Nina Rees and Kaya Henderson: Nina Rees, President & CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, and Kaya Henderson, CEO of Reconstruction US, co-host of Crooked Media’s “Pod Save the People”, and former Chancellor of DC Public Schools, join Governors... by You Might Be Right

47 min listen

Are we moving fast enough to address climate change? - with Al Gore and Jeff Lyash: Former Vice President Al Gore, Founder & Chairman of the Climate Reality Project, recounts the bipartisan history of environmental legislation including Howard Baker’s decisive support for the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. TVA’s Jeff Lyash,... by You Might Be Right

45 min listen

What can we do about gun violence? - with Arne Duncan and David French: From red flag laws to gun idolatry and the impact of the new bipartisan gun bill, Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and David French, Senior Editor of The Dispatch, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss ways to address gun... by You Might Be Right

44 min listen

Introducing “You Might Be Right”: Introducing “You Might Be Right,” a new podcast from the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee that seeks to facilitate civil conversations about tough topics like gun violence, climate change and the national... by You Might Be Right

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Introducing season 2 of “You Might Be Right”

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