PRI’s Former Speechwriters on the (Second) First Presidential Debate
Release Date: 09/12/2024
Wayne Winegarden - On the Trump Tariffs
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PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us for a special episode with his real time analysis of the proposed (and delayed by one month) Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. He previews his upcoming issue brief making the case that tariffs are not a sound US economic strategy for growth and prosperity, and discusses the impact that the level of tariffs President Trump is considering would have on consumers, businesses, energy costs, and the economy.
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Yemi Mobolade and Brian Risley - How Colorado Springs is Letting Freedom Lead the Way
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This week, as PRI releases its new documentary "Colorado Springs: Letting Freedom Lead the Way," we present an extended cut of our interview with Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Councilman Brian Risley. They discuss how Colorado Springs has been so successful in lowering the cost of living and improving the quality of life for its residents through free market policies. Plus, Tim and Matt Fleming discuss President Trump's visit to California to inspect the Southern California wildfire damage.
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Steven Greenhut - How California's Insurance Crisis Could Be Double Whammy for Wildfire Victims
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This week, Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut joins us to discuss how California's ongoing insurance crisis could be a double whammy for Southern California wildfire victims looking to rebuild. He gives the history of the state's festering insurance crisis, analyzes Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's reform plan announced just before Christmas, and discusses how much the crisis and the wildfires may cost victims and every California property owner. Plus, Tim and Ro share their thoughts on President Trump's inaugural address.
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The PRI All Stars Respond to Gov. Newsom's 2025-26 State Budget
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This week, we present an in-depth look at Gov. Newsom's 2025-25 state budget plan. PRI scholars Wayne Winegarden, Lance Izumi, Steve Smith, and Kerry Jackson join Ro and Tim to explore the budget's impact on taxes and the economy, education, crime, and transportation. They also explore how the Southern California wildfires will impact Gov. Newsom's budget balancing efforts.
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Charles Kesler at his Festschrift Celebration
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Our podcast this week is a recording of a Festschrift celebration with Charles Kesler, editor of the Claremont Review of Books and professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. A group of his former students came together to publish essays in his honor in the book Leisure with Dignity, edited by Glenn Ellmers and Michael Anton. PRI invited essayists in Leisure with Dignity to offer their reflections on Charles Kesler. This event took place in Newport Beach, California.
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The PRI All Stars 2024 Year End Awards
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The PRI All Stars are back to hand out their annual year end awards to the biggest winners and losers of 2024. What were the year's best and worst ideas? What were the fairest and bummest wraps of the year? Who is destined for stardom and oblivion? Sit back and enjoy the honorees selected by the PRI All Stars, handed out in the style of the annual McLaughlin Group year-end awards.
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Adam Abolfazli – Permission to Fail
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Adam Abolfazli, Sacramento-area public high school student and author of the new book Permission to Fail, shares with us his firsthand view from the classroom on how recent changes in public education such as increased parent and student apathy toward the learning process and a lack of academic rigor, have been detrimental to student learning and negatively impact America’s future. Plus, Tim and Ro discuss the special session called by Gov. Newsom to fight the incoming Trump administration.
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Hannah Meyers – Not Taking Crime Seriously
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Manhattan Institute fellow and director of policing and public safety Hannah Meyers joins us this week to discuss what’s next for public safety policy in California after voter approval of Prop. 36 on retail theft. She also discusses her new paper on the impact of Prop. 47 on crime and drug abuse, “Not Taking Crime Seriously.”
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Tevi Troy – The Power and the Money
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This week, Tevi Troy – acclaimed presidential historian, former White House aide and Deputy Secretary of Health, joins us to discuss his terrific new book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry. Plus Rowena and Tim discuss the latest Trump cabinet nominations, Gov. Newsom’s plan to hand out even more electric vehicle subsidies, and preview PRI’s 2024 Holiday Book List.
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Dallas Lawrence – Communicating Under Fire
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This week’s guest is Dallas Lawrence, a communications pro who has worked at the highest levels of government, the military, and corporate America, who joins us to discuss his new book Communicating Under Fire. The book offers terrific advice for communications novices and PR pros alike on how to prepare and respond to communications crises that everyone will eventually face in our cancel culture era. Plus, Tim and Ro discuss President-elect Trump’s cabinet appointments and Gavin Newsom ramping up his efforts to become the head of the liberal resistance against Donald...
info_outlineAfter the big debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, PRI’s team of former speechwriters (Tim Anaya, Rowena Itchon and Lance Izumi) are back with their analysis of the (second) first presidential debate. They weigh in on the strong and weak moments for each candidate, how each addressed their policy weaknesses, the debate over the rules and the moderators, and whether the debate ultimately changed the trajectory of the 2024 presidential election. Plus they preview the upcoming vice presidential debate and predict whether Trump and Harris will meet again on the debate stage.