Best Competitive Enterprise Institute Podcasts (2025)

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The Upstream Petroleum Operations Order, 2025: Nigeria’s Step Towards Global Competitiveness 2:35

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This published article reviews the incentives for operators in the upstream sector of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, as introduced by the Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025 and its potential impact on Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter o…

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Welfare and Work with Kevin Corinth 49:54

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This week we cover new inflation data, public attitudes about Social Security, and California’s self-inflicted energy crisis. Our interview this week is with Kevin Corinth, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about social welfare spending, early childhoo…

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Girlbossing the Discourse with Emma Camp 47:38

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This week we cover controversy at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, myths of the auto industry, and a new SPAC from the Trump kids. Our interview this week is with Emma Camp, associate editor at Reason magazine and author of the forthcoming book "Good Boundaries: Essays on the Age of Risk-Aversion." We’ll talk about Zoomers, online culture, college c…

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Nigeria Tax Act 2025 – Potential Impact on the Manufacturing Sector 3:02

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This published article reviews the key provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 with particular focus on the manufacturing sector, drawing attention to relevant sections, incentives, and compliance implications. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or find us on FacebookBy Andersen Nigeria

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Crushing Capitalism with Norbert Michel 46:26

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This week we cover the Trump administration’s AI action plan, Detroit’s unlikely rebirth, pushing back on EU tech regulation, and why the golden age of air travel is now. Our interview this week is with Norbert Michel, vice president at the Cato Institute, director of the Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, and the author of…

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Costs and Benefits of Urban Transit with John Charles 40:54

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This week we cover Dodd-Frank’s 15th anniversary, a victory for homeowners in Oregon, and an alternative to socialist grocery stores in New York City. Our interview this week is with John Charles, president of the Cascade Policy Institute in Portland, Oregon. We’ll talk about public transit, taxes, budgets, declining ridership, and what comes next …

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The New Face of AML Compliance in Nigeria: Are You Prepared? 3:14

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This Published article, we discuss the key reforms introduced by the Nigerian government and financial institutions to meet FATF requirements and the practical implications of these changes for businesses. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or find us on FacebookBy Andersen Nigeria

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Corporate Responsibility and Taxpayer Protections with John Mozena 59:22

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This week we cover Trump tariffs, Obama’s endorsement of housing abundance, and why the green energy industry needs more market discipline. Our interview this week is with John Mozena, president of the Center for Economic Accountability. We’ll talk about the new study by John and our host Richard Morrison, titled “Corporate Social Irresponsibility:…

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AI Frontiers with Corbin Barthold 1:05:59

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This week’s episode features Corbin Barthold, Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast. This is a special dual episode of both shows, featuring a conversation about the frontiers of the artificial intelligence revolution. We’ll talk about LLMs, doomers, deepfakes, epistemic bubbles, and how to make art in the 21st …

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Are You Ready for the Transfer Pricing Returns Filing? 2:51

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Since Transfer Pricing returns filing is a compulsory compliance obligation for taxpayers with TP obligations, attracting significant penalties for non-compliance, it is pertinent that taxpayers adopt a proactive approach to TP compliance. This article highlights the Transfer Pricing returns obligations in Nigeria, processes and proactive steps to …

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Alcohol Labels and Warnings with David Clement 43:03

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This week we cover housing abundance in California, the meaning of a market economy, union privileges for government workers, and the decline in heart attack deaths. Our interview this week is with David Clement, North American Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center. We’ll talk about alcohol, cancer, public health, safety warnings, and risk…

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Succession Planning: Securing Your Family’s Legacy through Tax-Efficient Strategies 3:38

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Across generations, families have worked diligently to build businesses, accumulate wealth, and secure a lasting legacy for their loved ones. Yet, in today’s fast-changing economic environment, this hard-earned wealth can easily be lost within a generation without thoughtful and strategic planning. Succession planning is often misunderstood as simp…

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders with Jerry Bowyer 59:59

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This week we cover the failure of postal banking, Trump (again) pausing the TikTok ban, and the political crack-up between unions and the Democratic party. Our interview this week is with Jerry Bowyer, CEO of Bowyer Research and host of the Meeting Minds podcast. We talk about ESG investing, fiduciary duty, Blackrock, Bud Light, and the difference …

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The Reagan Legacy in the 21st Century with Dan Rothschild 38:25

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This week we cover FreedomFest 2025, the FDA’s block on effective sunblock, good news about critical minerals, and Walmart’s expanding drone fleet. Our interview this week is with Dan Rothschild, director of the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity at the Ronald Reagan Institute. We’ll talk about political leadership, U.S. history, taxes, …

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Addressing the Electricity Supply Crisis in Nigeria’s Tertiary Healthcare Institutions with Sustainable and Affordable Renewable Energy Solutions 3:42

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Given the importance of these hospitals, it is apt to explore the use of sustainable and affordable renewable energy solutions that would provide the required electricity for their operations at the least possible cost. By adopting these sustainable energy models, hospitals can reduce electricity costs, lessen dependence on unreliable grid power, a…

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Drug Costs and Benefits with Sally Pipes 41:48

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This week we cover reforms to the Endangered Species Act, attacks on U.S. tech firms, nuclear power innovation, and an exciting new book on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. Our interview this week is with Sally Pipes, President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, pharmaceutical drugs, price …

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Tariffs and Corruption with Justin Callais 47:15

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This week we cover donor privacy, the DOGE legacy, and the impact of import taxes on the auto industry. Our interview this week is with Justin Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, exemptions, cronyism, inefficiencies, and regulatory capture. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new …

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Potential Impact of the New Tax Bill on Small and Medium Enterprises 3:31

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This Published article explores the key provisions of the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill, analyzing its potential impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It highlights emerging challenges, possible benefits, and strategic recommendations to help businesses navigate the new tax landscape effectively. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn and T…

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Protecting Consumer Credit with Caroline Melear 39:38

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This week we cover new research on trade and tariffs, how to understand market forces, and good news for coral reefs. Our interview this week is with Caroline Melear, Resident Fellow in Finance at the R Street Institute. We’ll talk about consumer finance, interest rates, the Credit Card Competition Act, and why interest rates are just regular price…

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Next Steps for Nuclear with Deric Tilson 41:54

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This week we cover Jamie Dimon on tariff jitters, the Tax Foundation on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Jesse Walker on Biden cheapfake accusations, and Devin Watkins on dishwasher freedom. Our interview this week is with Deric Tilson, senior nuclear energy analyst at The Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, small…

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AI Integration in Finance: From Strategy to Execution 3:00

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Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental tool. It is now a cornerstone of strategic transformation in finance. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve with inflationary pressures, market volatility, and increasing regulatory scrutiny finance leaders must reassess their operating models. The ability to move from historical r…

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Mike Pence on Trump’s Second Term 29:33

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Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, joins Robert to assess the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. They discuss tariffs, the Middle East, Ukraine, and the differences from Trump’s first term. Mike Pence has served as a member of the House of Representatives, governor of Indiana, and Vice President over the course of h…

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Reforming Medicaid with Brian Blase 41:07

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This week we cover farm tariffs, the decline in green investing, and the effort to stop state governments from regulating AI. Our interview this week is with Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, poverty, federalism, and the future of Medicaid. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with n…

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Dear Mr. President with Destry Edwards 44:31

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This week we cover the economic slowdown from tariffs, more accountability for independent agencies in the federal government, and riding the rails with the Department of Transportation. Our interview this week is with Destry Edwards, director of the new documentary on American political history, Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand. We’ll…

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Functional Analysis: Getting Your Transfer Pricing Story Right 4:16

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This Published article explores what a functional analysis is, its importance, especially in dispute resolution in the TP audit process and steps to having a robust functional analysis. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or find us on FacebookBy Andersen Nigeria

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Waste, Fraud, and Tax Hikes with Emily Ekins 47:06

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This week we cover workplace injuries, MAGA antitrust in theory and practice, portable benefits for gig workers, and the new book Crushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies Are Threatening the American Dream. Our interview this week is with Emily Ekins, vice president and director of polling at the Cato Institute. We’ll talk about Cato’s 2025 Fisca…

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Episode 8: Prescriptions to Save the Internet 42:25

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Our panel of experts — Charles C.W. Cooke from the National Review, trust and safety expert Dave Willner, Mike Masnick from Techdirt, and CEI’s Jessica Melugin — dissect this podcast’s raison d'être. What have we learned? Where are we now? And where are we going?

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Reforming Washington's 10,000 Commandments with Wayne Crews 47:52

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This week we cover the political roots of totalitarianism, why we should put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out to pasture, the World Bank’s pivot on nuclear power, and human environmental impact in Medieval Europe. Our interview this week is with Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith Fellow in Regulatory Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We’ll…

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Episode 7: The Future of Speech Online 31:11

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The rise of A.I. has ushered in a new era for the internet, right when Section 230 and its protections have never been more threatened. Today’s innovators look to the past for guidance.

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Economic Ideas for American Workers with Ryan Young 47:46

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This week we cover teaching with AI, clearing the way for new nuclear development, and eliminating soda and candy from government food aid programs. Our interview this week is with Ryan Young, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He has plenty of problems with where economic, trade, and tariff policy is going right now, so we’l…

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Episode 6: The Rest of the World 24:29

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The web gets big enough to impact presidential elections. And the rest of the world grapples with speech on the internet.

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The Importance of Family Governance in Wealth Preservation – A Nigerian Perspective 2:28

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Family wealth, when managed effectively, can provide financial security and opportunities for multiple generations. However, history has shown that without proper governance, wealth can dissipate within a few generations. This published article explores the significance of family governance in wealth preservation, its key components, challenges, an…

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Trade Myths (and Facts) with Prof. Michael Coon 44:06

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This week we cover smartphones for kids, insomnia and anxiety in pre-industrial times, and a blueprint for modernizing the Environmental Protection Agency. Our interview this week is with Michael Coon, Associate Professor of Economics in the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. We talk about everything tariff-related, including com…

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Episode 5: Blowback, and the Dust Settles 30:05

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The first real attempt to regulate the internet goes down in flames. But what remains is a structure to support the new, more interactive world of Web 2.0.

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The Role of Digitilisation in Improving Nigeria’s Power Sector 3:21

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Nigeria’s power sector has long been plagued by inefficiencies, poor electrification rates, as well as chronic power outages and shortages. Despite being Africa’s largest economy, access to stable and reliable electricity remains a major constraint to industrial growth and economic development. In this Published article, we review the current chall…

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An Affordable and Reliable Future with Gabriella Hoffman 49:00

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This week we cover Republicans for the Green New Deal, diminishing returns from industrial policy in China, and the bottleneck on nuclear development in the United States. Our interview this week is with Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy & Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum and the host of the District of Conservation …

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Episode 4: The Solution 24:34

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A bill intended to keep smut off the internet threatens to undo everything Representatives Christopher Cox and Ron Wyden have accomplished. How will their compromise play out?

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Colin Dueck on Trump's Foreign Policy 35:28

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Colin Dueck joins Robert to discuss the historical contexts and animating ideas behind the Trump administration's reorientation of American foreign policy. They discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the effects on Canada and Europe, and the need to confront China. Colin is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute wh…

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Working for a Better Tomorrow with Vinnie Vernuccio 39:02

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This week we cover America’s founding principles, the Cato Institute’s recommendations for reforming financial regulation, why Republicans shouldn’t be busting the SALT cap, and declining egg prices in historical perspective. Our interview this week is with Vinnie Vernuccio of the Institute for the American Worker. We talk about labor unions, indep…

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Episode 3: Law and Disorder 29:23

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Enter the dotcom era. Dueling lawsuits leave early web companies with a massive question — can they moderate speech without getting sued off the face of the earth? Two tech-savvy Congressman just might have an answer.

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Adapting ICFR Methodology on Emerging Risk 3:04

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ICFR, or Internal Control over Financial Reporting, is a key component of the broader concept of Internal Control. It is a process established by governance and management to provide high assurance that the mechanisms of Internal Control effectively ensure the reliability of financial information. This process also ensures that the preparation of f…

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Tariffs, Tax Cuts, and Trustees with Dominic Pino 54:40

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This week we cover retirement investing, pivoting to India, housing on federal land, and priorities for slashing federal spending. Our interview this week is with Dominic Pino of National Review. We talk about tariffs, labor unions, tax cuts, pensions, congressional politics, and why we love our nation’s hard-working farmers. Free the Economy is ho…

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Episode 2: The Dawn of the Internet 25:32

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We travel back in time to the birth of the world wide web to hear how the earliest forums sparked a war over the future of free speech on the internet.

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Broadcasting Liberty with Jeff Westling 56:44

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This week we cover Trump tariffs, the death of the climate hawks, and California’s experiment with fast food wages. Our interview this week is with Jeff Westling, Director of Technology and Innovation Policy at the American Action Forum. We talk about broadcast media, the Federal Communications Commission, news distortion, the First Amendment, and …

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Episode 1: The Most Misunderstood Law on the Internet 41:22

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Pundits and politicians blame an obscure law for everything bad that happens online. What exactly is Section 230, and how did it spark a debate that could change the internet forever?

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Kimberly Kagan on Ukraine and Russia 43:40

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Kimberly Kagan joins Robert to explore breaking developments in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. They discuss weapon systems, strategies, and the toll of the war on both countries. Dr. Kimberly Kagan is the founder and president of the Institute for the Study of War. Read more about her work here.…

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Nigeria’s Advance Pricing Agreements Guidelines: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly 4:15

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This published article provides insights into the aspects of the Guidelines that taxpayers can take advantage of (the Good), the challenging aspects that taxpayers need to be aware of and mitigate (the Bad), and the highly risky aspects of the Guidelines that should be addressed by the FIRS (the Ugly). Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn an…

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Striving for Shareholder Value with Matt Cole 43:28

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This week we cover executive branch powers at the Supreme Court, BP’s pivot back to being an oil and gas company, and the trials and tribulations of Bud Light. Our interview this week is with Matt Cole, CEO of Strive and CIO of Strive Asset Management. We talk about protecting the retirement savings of Americans, corporate purpose, financial regula…

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Zack Cooper on Competition with China 28:42

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Zack Cooper joins Robert to talk about strategic competition with China and his new book Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Decline of Great Militaries. They discuss the balance of military power, the kinds of weapon systems the US should invest in, and the Trump administration's approach to Taiwan. Zack Cooper is a senior fellow at AEI where he studie…