Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, host Michael Carnuccio interviews Zac Guignard from the Human Rights Foundation's Financial Freedom Project. Zac discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and human rights, shedding light on the importance of financial freedom in promoting democracy and resisting authoritarian regimes. The conversation touches on HRF's initiatives like T...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, guest Joe Kent, Executive Vice President of the Grassroot Institute in Hawaii, discusses his organization's innovative use of AI to monitor and summarize government hearings and the victories that earned them a spot as a finalist for Atlas Network’s 2025 Templeton Freedom Award. Joe highlights the Grassroot Institute's mission to pro...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, guest Naomi Brockwell discusses the critical issue of personal privacy in the digital age. Brockwell, representing the Ludlow Institute, explains how privacy is about empowering individuals to control their information and highlights the pervasive threats from both government and corporate surveillance. The conversation covers the importance...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, Michael engages in a compelling conversation with Kathaya Berrada from the Arab Center for Research, a Morocco-based think tank operating throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Kathaya discusses the Center's mission to promote liberal ideas, their flagship Arab Liberty Forum, and the Smart Bets competition. She shares insights on t...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, host Michael Carnuccio delves into the shifting political landscape of Bolivia. Guest Jorge E. Velarde Rosso, the leader of LIBERA BOLIVIA, discusses the pivotal changes taking place as the nation moves away from a prolonged period of socialist governance. Key topics include the impact of recent elections, the role of youth in driving the cu...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, we delve into the inspiring journey of John Mugabi, co-founder of the Action for Liberty and Economic Development (ALED) in Uganda. John recounts his struggle against corruption at Kyambogo University, which led to his arrest and torture, and his subsequent transformation into a champion for liberty and economic freedom. John discusses the c...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, the focus is on toxic polarization and its impact on the advancement of liberty. Our podcast host Michael Carnuccio speaks with Tony Woodlief, the Executive Vice President of State Policy Network (SPN), about the damaging effects of political tribalism in America and the potential for bridging these divides through efforts like their film &#...

This episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio features John Mustapha Kutiyote, co-founder and executive director of the Organization for Liberty and Entrepreneurship (OLENT) in South Sudan. Recorded live at Africa Liberty Forum 2025 in Nairobi, the conversation explores John's inspiring background and the horrors he faced growing up during the Sudanese civil wars. John shares how his pe...

Join Michael Carnuccio on Atlas Network for an insightful conversation with Makone Maja from the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), a finalist for Atlas Network’s 2025 Africa Liberty Award. Discover the bold initiatives and policies proposed by IRR to address economic stagnation, unemployment, and corruption in South Africa. Learn about the role of the Champions for Growth project, t...

In this powerful episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, we dive deep into Argentina's historic transformation with Agustín Etchebarne, Director General Fundación Libertad y Progreso. Agustín shares how decades of policy advocacy, economic reform, and a shift in public consciousness have led to real change under President Javier Milei. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome to Atlas Network w...

In this powerful episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio , we sit down with Richard Durana, the co-founder and director of the Institute of Economic and Social Studies (INESS) in Slovakia. From developing vaccines as a biochemist to championing free markets and classical liberalism, Richard shares his remarkable journey, the challenges presented by rising populism, the erosion of pro-liber...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio , we sit down with Alexander Zibzibadze, the courageous founder and chairman of Georgia’s Future Academy , a liberty-focused youth movement in Georgia standing against growing authoritarianism. From Brussels, Alexander reveals how thousands of young Georgians are resisting government oppression, including surveillance, fines, and even jail ti...

In this emotional and inspiring episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio , we sit down with Nataliya Melnyk, the courageous leader of Bendukidze Free Market Center in Ukraine. Nataliya opens up about leading a think tank during wartime, empowering the next generation through economic education, and finding resilience in the face of devastation. From escaping conflict zones to mentoring an a...

In this gripping episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio , we sit down with Mohamad Machine-Chian — Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Governance and Markets and leading voice for liberty in Iran. Mohamad shares the untold story of life under authoritarian rule, the challenges and hopes of Iran’s liberty movement, and how the next generation is shaping the future. Discover what it m...

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Caruccio , we sit down with Svetla Kostadinova , Executive Director of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) in Bulgaria. For over two decades, Svetla has led IME in pushing groundbreaking policy reforms — from abolishing minimum capital requirements for businesses to preserving Bulgaria’s 10% flat tax. But what truly sets her apart? A leadership st...

What if Bitcoin isn’t just digital money—but a tool for liberty, geopolitical strategy, and civil resilience? In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Caruccio , we speak with Matthew Pines , Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) . From war-gaming national security threats to shaping Bitcoin policy at the highest levels of government, Matt shares his journey into the heart...

What does rebuilding a country from tyranny really look like? In this episode of Atlas Network , podcast host Michael Carnuccio sits down with three powerful voices in the worldwide freedom movement: Dr. Mazen Derawan (Founder, Free Syria Center), Dr. Nouh El Harmouzi (Director, Arab Center for Research), and Dr. Tom G. Palmer (Atlas Network EVP). Together, they unpack the real story behind Syria’...

What drives someone from small-town roots, blue-collar beginnings, and public office in Georgia… to leading global advancement for a worldwide freedom movement? In this episode of Atlas Network , podcast host Michael Carnuccio sits down with Michael Harden—Atlas Network’s new Chief Advancement Officer—for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, purpose, people, and why freedom is worth fight...

What if we stopped relying on broken aid models and instead backed bold local leaders solving real problems? In this episode of Atlas Network , podcast host Michael Carnuccio sits down with Matt Warner, President of Atlas Network, for a candid look at how freedom actually scales—through local entrepreneurship, not top-down control. Matt unpacks the “Coach, Compete, Celebrate” model that’s helping...

What does it really mean to lead a worldwide freedom movement? In this powerful premiere episode of Atlas Network , podcast host Michael Carnuccio sits down with Atlas Network CEO Brad Lips to explore how one organization is empowering local leaders across 100+ countries to fight poverty, dismantle corruption, and defend liberty. Brad shares stories that will stay with you: from Indian street vend...