Best Voluntary Exchange Podcasts (2025)

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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting 12:58

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Illinois Rep. John Cabello explains how Republicans in a super minority can still fight back, rally citizens & hold the majority accountable. Special Guest: John Cabello. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Episode 6: Wisdom Wednesday - Subjective Value Theory: Why Your Economics Professor is Wrong 7:30

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🔥 **WISDOM WEDNESDAY - SUBJECTIVE VALUE THEORY** 🔥 This is FREEDOM FREQUENCY with Captain AnCap and Mark delivering daily doses of pure anarcho-capitalist truth. **Today's Episode: Why Your Economics Professor is Wrong About Value** Time to destroy the academic lies that have infected economic thinking for centuries. Your economics professor taught…

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Episode 5: Why Voting is Violence 6:39

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🔥 **FREEDOM FREQUENCY - WHY VOTING IS VIOLENCE** 🔥 This is FREEDOM FREQUENCY with Captain AnCap and Mark delivering daily doses of pure anarcho-capitalist truth. **Today's Episode: Why Voting is Violence** Democracy is organized aggression against peaceful people. Every vote is a threat of force against your neighbors who never consented. **What Yo…

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Episode 4: Myth Destroyer Monday - The Social Contract is Bullshit (And Happy Tax Slave Day!) 7:36

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**Myth Destroyer Monday - Episode 4**Happy Labor Day, North America! The government graciously gives its tax slaves ONE day off from generating revenue.**Today we're roasting government "generosity" and destroying the biggest lie ever told.****The Labor Day Roast:**- Labor Day: When the government celebrates workers by... not working themselves. Ho…

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Weekend Bonus: The Doug Casey Prophecy - Crisis Investing: The 1979 Diamond That Predicted 2025 8:00

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**Weekend Bonus Episode**In 1979, while disco was dying and everyone was buying into Carter's malaise, one contrarian saw the entire shitshow coming.Doug Casey wrote "Crisis Investing" and became a New York Times bestseller for 34 weeks - because every single prediction came true.**This isn't just investment advice - it's a survival manual for gove…

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Episode 3: The Privacy Revolution is Already Here (And It's Not Bitcoin) 6:35

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**Freedom Friday - Episode 3**While Bitcoin maxis argue about digital gold, real freedom fighters are building something far more dangerous to the surveillance state.**Today we're revealing the privacy weapons governments actually fear:****The Real Privacy Tech Stack:**- **Monero (XMR)** - The untraceable king at $259 with mandatory privacy, ring s…

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Episode 2: The State is Organized Crime 6:37

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**Thinker Thursday - Episode 2**No theory. No academic references. No borrowed credibility.Just raw, unfiltered truth delivered with absolute authority.**Today we're stating facts, not opinions:**- The government is organized crime - the most successful criminal organization in history- Taxation is theft - no euphemisms, no justifications, just rea…

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Welcome to Freedom Frequency - Episode 1: The One Economic Principle That Changes Everything 7:37

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Welcome to Freedom Frequency - where we deliver daily doses of pure anarcho-capitalist truth in under 10 minutes.This is Episode 1, and your freedom awakening starts right now.Today we're diving deep into the ONE economic principle that changes everything: **self-ownership**. This isn't just theory - it's the foundational concept that demolishes ev…

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Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio on ALEC TV 9:24

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As debates over worker rights ripple across the country, one message continues to echo from state to state: workers deserve the freedom to choose the work arrangements that fit their lives best. But how should lawmakers turn that principle into policy? To help answer that, ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan J…

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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting 11:48

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One of North Carolina’s newest legislators tackles property tax reform with confidence and conviction. North Carolina Representative Brian Echevarria spoke with ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide on ALEC TV about turning a family challenge into a political calling by championing property tax reform. Special Guest:…

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Marching Toward Zero: Arkansas Senator Jim Dotson at the ALEC Annual Meeting 14:06

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ALEC Board Member Jim Dotson shares how Arkansas climbed into the top 10 in economic competitiveness and why it won't stop there. Special Guest: Jim Dotson. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Keeping Competitive at Home: Michigan Speaker Matt Hall at the ALEC Annual Meeting 14:49

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At the 52nd ALEC Annual Meeting, Michigan Speaker Matt Hall described his priorities as rooted in the belief that economic growth and public safety go hand in hand. By focusing on a business climate that rewards investment, infrastructure spending that delivers results, and policies that respect the rule of law, he believes Michigan can compete wit…

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Bringing Big Sky Spirit to Indiana: Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe at the ALEC Annual Meeting 12:38

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Montana State Representative Kerri Seekins-Crowe may represent just over 10,000 constituents in Yellowstone County, but she carries the concerns of Montana’s working families with her wherever she goes. At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, the ALEC State Chair reflected on her path into public service, her recent legislative priorities, a…

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Kansas Leadership in Indiana: Speaker Daniel Hawkins at the ALEC Annual Meeting 10:05

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Speaker Daniel Hawkins talks budget discipline, building camaraderie, and leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Special Guest: Daniel Hawkins. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Rich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special Edition 33:35

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On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Executive Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Now in its 18th year, the report has become one of the most anticipated ann…

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States That Work: A Roadmap to Labor Policy Reform 9:24

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In a recent Breakdown from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Lars Dalseide sat down with ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force manager Alan Jernigan to discuss States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The report, spearheaded by Jernigan, evaluates each state’s labor policies based on ten model…

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Identifying Bad Actors in Our Supply Chains: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode 18:56

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Last month, as part of ALEC’s Women’s Leadership series, Brooklyn Roberts and I spoke with national security expert Dr. Meg Reiss about how states can defend themselves and the nation from People’s Republic of China (PRC) influence, interference, and infiltration. Dr. Reiss served as former US Senator Mitt Romney’s national security policy advisor …

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Germany’s Political Shift: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode 22:43

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Germany’s recent election drew an 82% voter turnout – a number unheard of here in the States. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) sister parties clinched a plurality with 28.5% of the vote, while the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), founded just 12 years ago, captured a striking 20.9%. Christiane von C…

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Civil Justice Reform in Georgia: Nino Marchese & Mark Behrens on ALEC TV 26:45

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Georgia’s legislature, under Governor Brian Kemp’s leadership, has unveiled a bold package of tort and civil litigation reforms aimed at addressing what many see as a growing crisis of lawsuit abuse. Mark Behrens, a longtime advisor to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and former chair of its Civil Justice Task Force, joined Nino Mar…

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GLJ Short - "Searching for Law in Its Own Right: A Fresh Look at the Demarcation Problem" 6:39

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In this GLJ Shorts episode, Stefano Bertea presents his article "Searching for Law in Its Own Right: A Fresh Look at the Demarcation Problem" , which appeared as First View in December 2024. Interview by German Law Journal editor in chief Clara Rigoni, editing by Benjamin Veit Weck.By Nora Markard, Emanuel V. Towfigh, and the other Editors of the German Law Journal

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GLJ Short - "Image-Based Sexual Abuse and EU Law: A Critical Analysis" 6:49

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In this GLJ Shorts episode, Carlotta Rigotti presents her, Clare McGlynn's and Franziska Benning's article "Image-Based Sexual Abuse and EU Law: A Critical Analysis" , which appeared as First View in December 2024. Interview by German Law Journal editor in chief Clara Rigoni, editing by Benjamin Veit Weck.…

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States Grapple with AI Regulation Amid Rapid Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC TV Breakdown 19:23

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Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC's Communications and Technology Task Force, breaks down how the states approached artificial intelligence, digital privacy, and more in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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GLJ Special - ‘Strategic Litigation in EU Law’: Insights from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee 48:52

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This GLJ Shorts episode accompagnies the Special Issue ‘Strategic Litigation in EU Law’, published in December 2024 and curated by guest editors Pola Cebulak, Marta Morvillo, and Stefan Salomon. In this podcast, guest editor Marta Morvillo engages with Marta Pardavi and Gruzsa Matevcic of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a Budapest-based NGO that …

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Universal Education Freedom and Tax Cuts in Iowa: John Wills at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver 14:26

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At the 51st annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Denver, Iowa Speaker Pro Tempore John Wills took a few minutes to sit down with ALEC TV to share the latest about his state’s groundbreaking reforms in recent years. The conversation underscored Iowa’s ambitious efforts to give families more control over their childre…

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Surviving the Superminority in Illinois: Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting 8:10

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Illinois State Representative John Cabello, a Republican serving as Assistant Minority Leader, spoke with Catherine Mortensen about the challenges of working in a superminority. Sometimes it's more about stopping the bad bills than passing the good ones. Special Guest: John Cabello. Support Across the States…

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Finding Strength in ALEC with New Hampshire Rep. Jeanine Notter on ALEC TV 5:23

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During the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, New Hampshire State Representative Jeanine Notter shared her experiences and insights as a dedicated public servant. With 14 years of service, Nodder has faced numerous challenges, yet remains committed to her role, largely due to the support and motivation she receives from the ALEC communit…

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New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Discusses Policy Challenges in the Garden State on ALEC TV 12:15

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New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra stood out as a representative from a state not often associated with the ideals of limited government, free markets, and federalism. Facing the unique challenges of New Jersey’s political landscape, he maintains a commitment to pushing back against the policies he finds extreme. Special Guest: Paul Kanitra. Suppo…

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GLJ Short - Trust and the Exchange of EU Classified Information 6:43

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With Sofiya Kartalova Link to the article [Sofiya Kartalova, "Trust and the Exchange of EU Classified Information: The Example of Absolute Originator Control Impeding Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny at Europol" German Law Journal vol. 25:1 (2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/glj.2023.104) Table of Contents of Volume 25 Abstract Abstract:The absolute imple…

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Education Freedom with Mesha Mainor at the ALEC 51st Annual Meeting 5:56

1y ago5:56

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Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor recently shared her insights at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Denver, Colorado. Marking her second year as an ALEC member, where she shared insights on critical issues affecting her community and discussed how the resources of ALEC are helping her address the…

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Border Crisis, Education Freedom, and Property Tax Reform with Texas Rep. Caroline Harris Davila at the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting 12:52

1y ago12:52

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At the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Texas Representative Caroline Harris Davila, the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Texas State House, shared her insights on the more pressing issues facing the Lone Star State. From the ongoing border crisis to education reform and historic property tax cuts, Davila provided a window into the …

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States Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on the Fiscal New Year 19:00

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Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently examined the start of the new fiscal year. As 46 States Enter New Fiscal Year, most hope to avoid economic pitfalls lest they follow California's $170 Billion Budget swing into crippling debt. Special Guest: Jonath…

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GLJ Short - My Body is my Temple? Comparing Sexual Crimes and Property Crimes in a Human Rights Tradition 6:14

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With Otava Piha Link to the article [Otava Piha, "My Body Is My Temple? Comparing Sexual Crimes and Property Crimes in a Human Rights Tradition" German Law Journal vol. 25:1 (2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/glj.2023.97) Table of Contents of Volume 25 Abstract Abstract:Despite recent criminal law reforms to define rape through the lack of consent, pr…

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Lost Children of Ukraine: Featuring Gillian Huebner, Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts 14:21

1y ago14:21

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Gillian Huebner, Executive Director of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues at Georgetown University, spoke with Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts about the children who have been kidnapped and disappeared during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Special Guest: Gillian Huebner. Support Across the States…

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The Effect of Net Neutrality on America’s Technology Landscape: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown 13:34

1y ago13:34

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ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide discuss the reinstatement of net neutrality regulations by the Biden administration, which could harm the internet industry. Both suggest that limited government intervention in the internet and broadband industry …

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America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown 14:34

1y ago14:34

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The Biden Administration's energy policy pose a clear threat to affordable and reliable power by revoking permits, denying access, and enriching our enemies. Joe Trotter, director of ALEC's Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, explains where things went haywire. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. Support Across the States…

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SAF revisited: Views from a world leading project financer 49:09

1y ago49:09

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In this episode of The Price of Everything, we're returning to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF landscape is very fresh and emerging as a real focal point in the energy transition space, so there are various ways to look at the SAF market. Our guest for this episode is going to help us view SAF from a project finance side. John May, Managin…

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Middle East crude: Views from an exchange 37:27

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For the carbon-intensive energy sources being transitioned away from, commoditisation is far more advanced. But pricing and standards rarely stand still for long and the era of energy transition will challenge existing norms like never before. Oil markets have long been at the vanguard of pricing evolution, and from time to time, we’ll delve into t…

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The Threat to Property Rights & Title Insurance 13:46

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As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts spoke with Elizabeth Blosser, VP of Government Affairs American Land Title Association about how President Biden’s recent pledge threatens property r…

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GLJ Short: Resistance and Reform as Responses to Human Rights Criticism 6:14

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With Shubham Jain Link to the article [Shubham Jain, "Resistance and Reform as Responses to Human Rights Criticism: Relativism at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022" German Law Journal vol. 24:9 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1017/glj.2023.119) Table of Contents of Volume 24 Abstract Abstract:The language of human rights is a prominent tool of choice to push fo…

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Tackling The Fentanyl Crisis & Supporting Families 28:37

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As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts recently interviewed Deena Loudon, Ambassador at Shatterproof and Mother of Matthew Loudon, and Tina Marie Bell, Mother of Brandon Bell, about dealin…

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Marine fuels 30:51

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Across the energy transition landscape, few markets are expecting the journey to reduce emissions to be plain sailing. In this episode of the podcast, we're looking at the marine fuels (bunker fuels) space, and like the other markets we've considered so far, particularly SAF, there are a number of challenges including changing fuels, adapting infra…

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Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Democracy 35:35

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In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. …

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 35:58

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In the landscape of the energy transition, one sector that is harder to reduce carbon emissions than others, is the aviation industry. The challenge has been set, the big goal for the aviation sector is net zero by 2050, and amid the range of routes to achieve that are alternative fuels – namely SAF. Joining us for this episode and taking us throug…

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Grappling With AI Regulation & Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown 14:44

1+ y ago14:44

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Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide discussing the challenges of regulating AI while balancing innovation and risk on this ALEC Breakdown. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors For Women's History Month 27:30

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Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling. Special Guests: Carrie Barth a…

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Voluntary Carbon 43:07

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Across the energy transition landscape, few markets have attracted as much fanfare and derision in recent years as Voluntary Carbon. “The VCM” as it’s commonly known, has been on a rollercoaster ride. Carbon markets and emissions offsetting which have been around for decades have exploded onto the scene as a way for seemingly anyone and everyone wa…

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Education Freedom and Policy Priorities: Andrew Handel on ALEC Breakdown 6:17

1+ y ago6:17

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Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about bu…

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Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Priorities: Nino Marchese on ALEC Breakdown 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

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Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024. Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to ad…

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Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

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Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. Supp…

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The Energy Affordability Report: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown 20:50

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Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council