Banter: An AEI Podcast

Is CBD oil safe? How about the Juul? And is it the government's place to regulate either one? Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses these questions and more. The post Scott Gottlieb on the CBD craze, vaping, and Juul: A conversation with the former FDA commissioner appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Once a term applied to reform-minded social scientists writing in domestic policy journals like The Public Interest, "neocon" now is primarily a term of abuse. Gary Schmitt explains the shift and what neoconservatism means today. The post When ‘neocon’ became a slur appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

What is causing China's economic slowdown, and what does it mean for the future? AEI's Derek Scissors joined us to explain. The post Is China the economic threat it’s made out to be? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

In "Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence" (Free Press, 2019), former New York Times columnist Alex Berenson argues the risks of marijuana are not only misunderstood but underestimated. The post Alex Berenson on ‘Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Axios kicked off 2019 with a headline proclaiming: "AI expert warns automation could take 40% of jobs by 2035." This is the baseline consensus according to Axios future editor Steve LeVine. But is it accurate? And if it is, how can workers and students today prepare? The post Are you about to be automated out of a job? A conversation with Brent Orrell appeared first on American Enterprise Institut...

Economist Aparna Mathur writes that "it's time to give low-skill immigrants their due," noting the crucial role they play in the US economy. But what impact does immigration have on native-born wages, especially at a time when many working-age Americans aren't in the labor force? We discuss these questions and more. The post Does the US economy need low-skill immigration? appeared first on America...

In his final appearance on "Banter" as AEI's president, Arthur Brooks discusses his latest book, how the political landscape has shifted since he took office in 2009, the role of think tanks in shaping the public debate, and much more. The post The Arthur Brooks exit interview appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

The acclaimed conservative columnist joins "Banter" to discuss his latest book, the American founding, the underpinnings of American conservatism, and much more. The post George F. Will on ‘The Conservative Sensibility’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

For the past seven years Chris Arnade has traveled around the United States photographing and interviewing residents of this country's forgotten communities. We spoke to him about what he's learned from these experiences. The post The dignity of ‘back row’ America: A conversation with photojournalist Chris Arnade appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

The latest National Defense Strategy shifts our focus from the Pentagon's "two-war" metric: Now instead of ensuring the US could simultaneously defeat two regional militaries, the new emphasis is on deterring China and Russia. But is the defense budget up to the task? The post Where the National Defense Strategy falls short: A conversation with Rick Berger appeared first on American Enterprise Ins...

Why are millennials so liberal? How much did the Great Recession hurt millennials specifically? And do we really spend all our money on Chipotle and avocado toast? The Wall Street Journal's Joseph C. Sternberg joined us to discuss these questions and more. The post How boomers stole millennials’ economic future: A conversation with Joseph C. Sternberg appeared first on American Enterprise Institut...

Did millions of women entering the work force actually make families worse off? It's a counterintuitive argument put forward at different times by both Elizabeth Warren and Tucker Carlson — but Michael Strain disagrees.  The post Michael Strain on the economics of the ‘two-income trap’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

The AEI scholar and professor of national security studies joins us to discuss the history of Republican foreign policy and explain what a coherent conservative vision should look like going forward. The post What is ‘conservative’ foreign policy? A conversation with Professor Colin Dueck appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

The virtues of nationalism, the limits of social science, the genius of Francis Fukuyama, the history of the Irish — we cover all these topics and more while discussing Michael Brendan Dougherty's new book, "My Father Left Me Ireland: An American Son's Search for Home." The post ‘My Father Left Me Ireland’: A conversation with Michael Brendan Dougherty appeared first on American Enterprise Institu...

Democratic presidential hopefuls are laying out their plans to reduce the roughly 28 million uninsured Americans to zero, with proposals ranging from Medicare-for-All to a public option. But in doing so, are they overstating the extent of the problem? The post Chasing universal coverage: An interview with health policy expert James Capretta appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

On this episode of Banter we discuss why the panic over a "population bomb" is so misguided, what's causing declining fertility rates across the world, and what these shifting demographics will likely mean for the United States and the world. The post The myth of the population bomb appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

AEI fellow and WSJ columnist Sadanand Dhume discusses what the elections might mean for the future of India, Asia, and the United States. The post Elections in India: Can Narendra Modi hold onto power? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

How will Brexit affect the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland? What will be the impact on Ireland's economy? And excluding Guinness, what are the Ambassador's favorite types of beer? On this episode of Banter, we discuss these questions and much more.  The post An interview with Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s ambassador to the US appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

In this episode, former chief economist of the IMF Raghuram Rajan talks with us about what's causing the erosion of communities across the developed world, what can be done about it, and much more. The post ‘The Third Pillar’: A conversation with Raghuram Rajan about markets, the state, and communities appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

When Theresa May took over as Prime Minister, she announced that "Brexit means Brexit." However now the fate of her deal to leave the EU is uncertain. With negotiations still ongoing, we interviewed AEI fellow Dalibor Rohac to break down what's happening and what it all means. The post What’s going on with Britain and Brexit? A conversation with Dalibor Rohac appeared first on American Enterprise...

With the recent election of Jair Bolsonaro, has Brazil reached a turning point? With the Brazilian president in Washington now to meet with President Trump, Dr. Ryan C. Berg joined us to discuss. The post What does Jair Bolsonaro mean for the future of Brazil? A conversation with Ryan Berg appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

Why do women wage war? And what should be done about the so-called ISIS brides who now wish to return to the West? AEI fellow Jessica Trisko Darden joins us to discuss. The post Jessica Trisko Darden on ‘Insurgent Women’ and ISIS brides appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

What is the American Dream, and what killed it for so many communities? In his new book, "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse," Tim Carney explores these questions. He joined us on Banter this week to discuss. The post Alienated America’ and the state of the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Carney appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

How do we avoid war on the Korean peninsula? And how will the ongoing US-China rivalry play out? Dr. Mastro joined Banter to discuss the second Trump-Kim summit. The post Negotiating with North Korea, competing with China, and another Trump-Kim summit: A conversation with Oriana Skylar Mastro appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .

What is the purpose of a higher education? Why does it cost so much? And how come college campuses seem to be so left-leaning? On this episode of Banter, Harvard president Larry Bacow joined us to discuss. The post Banter #350: Harvard president Larry Bacow on the state of higher education appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .