{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Across the States","home_page_url":"https://podcast.alec.org","feed_url":"https://podcast.alec.org/json","description":"People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues and state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators and with state policy experts.\r\n\r\nThe American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. 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Handel also talked about building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew 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 building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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. 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On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality.\n\nBalancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNino 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCivil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. 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On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality.\r\n\r\nBalancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole.","date_published":"2024-01-10T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/9b695933-a50a-47b5-9988-05d82c4d88d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26104467,"duration_in_seconds":652}]},{"id":"307873ae-64d7-435e-bcda-deb370d5d059","title":"Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/145","content_text":"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 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latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown.Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC\u0026#39;s upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jonathan Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC 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Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security.Special Guest: Colin Grabow.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eALEC Federalism, Homeland Security \u0026amp; International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Colin Grabow.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security \u0026 International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. 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If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits.\n\nBen Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%.\n\nTABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers.\n\nThe attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans.Special Guest: Nick Stark.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAn upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Nick Stark.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits.\r\n\r\nBen Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%.\r\n\r\nTABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers.\r\n\r\nThe attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans.","date_published":"2023-07-12T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d8153cdf-06f8-426f-a8b4-9fba5d0636d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23111188,"duration_in_seconds":577}]},{"id":"3f04b1ad-b5e4-408e-a062-3565d92a3df6","title":"His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the US on the Ukraine War.","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/139","content_text":"ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.\n\nWe are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective.\n\nPoland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation.Special Guest: Marek Magierowski.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eALEC\u0026#39;s Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to share Karla Jones\u0026#39; thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoland\u0026#39;s historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region\u0026#39;s stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Marek Magierowski.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.\r\n\r\nWe are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective.\r\n\r\nPoland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation.","date_published":"2023-06-28T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/3f04b1ad-b5e4-408e-a062-3565d92a3df6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66709567,"duration_in_seconds":1667}]},{"id":"276a88fa-cf70-4cbd-8074-92ce960d665e","title":"Transparency in Health Care: Brooklyn Roberts Explains","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/138","content_text":"Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care.Special Guest: Brooklyn Roberts.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKnow what you\u0026#39;re paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC\u0026#39;s Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Brooklyn Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care.","date_published":"2023-06-26T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/276a88fa-cf70-4cbd-8074-92ce960d665e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12071188,"duration_in_seconds":301}]},{"id":"ec7461d5-e3c3-4f13-bf99-c1b6078eb2c0","title":"Artificial Intelligence Accountability: Jake Morabito Explores NTIA’s AI Accountability Policy","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/137","content_text":"Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications \u0026amp; Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC.Special Guest: Jake Morabito.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications \u0026amp; Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jake Morabito.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications \u0026 Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC.","date_published":"2023-06-21T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ec7461d5-e3c3-4f13-bf99-c1b6078eb2c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14459668,"duration_in_seconds":361}]},{"id":"48549196-25b8-47f2-903b-97dbffedc6d2","title":"Canadian Wildfires Flood Eastern Seaboard with Smoke and Haze","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/136","content_text":"With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices.Special Guest: Joe Trotter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada\u0026#39;s forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC\u0026#39;s Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Joe Trotter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices.","date_published":"2023-06-09T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/48549196-25b8-47f2-903b-97dbffedc6d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19873108,"duration_in_seconds":496}]},{"id":"14a1c5da-36f4-4c91-ba59-cf9b57fbaef0","title":"135: America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/135","content_text":"As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.  They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. Data shows that there is enough supply of baby formula in the market, so why are parents still seeing empty shelves in stores?  Jones and Beaumont-Smith also discuss barriers preventing American parents from freely buying infant formula from safe trading partners that most of us would consider safe such as Canada. Finally, they consider options state government have to ensure their citizens have access to baby food formula.Special Guest: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.  They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. Data shows that there is enough supply of baby formula in the market, so why are parents still seeing empty shelves in stores?  Jones and Beaumont-Smith also discuss barriers preventing American parents from freely buying infant formula from safe trading partners that most of us would consider safe such as Canada. Finally, they consider options state government have to ensure their citizens have access to baby food formula.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.  They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. ","date_published":"2023-04-12T10:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/14a1c5da-36f4-4c91-ba59-cf9b57fbaef0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71958090,"duration_in_seconds":1798}]},{"id":"55fa2f6e-2d04-4905-bc37-a925cf75bcda","title":"134: America's Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/134","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"A personal story about the Fentanyl crisis here in America. ","date_published":"2023-03-24T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/55fa2f6e-2d04-4905-bc37-a925cf75bcda.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58870504,"duration_in_seconds":1452}]},{"id":"5e6fb2d9-286f-4dc9-af0c-fb988749e5f4","title":"How States are Creating Universal Education Freedom","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/133-how-states-are-creating-universal-education-freedom","content_text":"ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States.  States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa and economist Steve Moore. They discuss universal education savings accounts and other sweeping reforms that are empowering students and their parents.Special Guests: Jonathan Williams, Rep. John Wills, Sen. Jim Dotson (AR), Sen. Pat Rucker, and Stephen Moore.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States.  States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa and economist Steve Moore. They discuss universal education savings accounts and other sweeping reforms that are empowering students and their parents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Jonathan Williams, Rep. John Wills, Sen. Jim Dotson (AR), Sen. Pat Rucker, and Stephen Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States.  ","date_published":"2023-03-13T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/5e6fb2d9-286f-4dc9-af0c-fb988749e5f4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":104533828,"duration_in_seconds":2613}]},{"id":"17683314-b088-46ab-a35e-915f5befade6","title":"132: Combating Human Trafficking","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/132combatinghumantrafficking","content_text":"In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. Guest speakers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Summit Beverage, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed ongoing efforts to help prevent and end human trafficking.\n\n• ALEC’s 2022 Annual Meeting Plenary Session on Combating Human Trafficking       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFVg374UT00\n• NBWA's Distributors Against Human Trafficking \nhttps://nbwa.org/initiative/distributors-against-human-trafficking/\n• NBWA Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program\nhttps://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/\n• Sentinel Project Information\nhttps://mbwda.org/sentinel-project\n• AHLAF No Room for Trafficking program (includes a legislation overview)\nhttps://www.ahlafoundation.org/human-trafficking\n• AHLA Trafficking Prevention \nhttps://www.ahla.com/issue/human-trafficking-prevention\n• AHLAF-supported Anti-Human Trafficking Training modules \nhttps://www.ecpatusa.org/hotel-training\n• Chamber of Commerce Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking\nhttps://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking\n• Chamber of Commerce Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Tracker\nhttps://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking/anti-human-trafficking-legislation-tracker\n• It’s a Penalty Testimonial Videos\nhttps://itsapenalty.org/the-problem/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. Guest speakers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Summit Beverage, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed ongoing efforts to help prevent and end human trafficking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• ALEC’s 2022 Annual Meeting Plenary Session on Combating Human Trafficking       \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFVg374UT00\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFVg374UT00\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• NBWA\u0026#39;s Distributors Against Human Trafficking \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://nbwa.org/initiative/distributors-against-human-trafficking/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nbwa.org/initiative/distributors-against-human-trafficking/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• NBWA Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sentinel Project Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://mbwda.org/sentinel-project\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://mbwda.org/sentinel-project\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• AHLAF No Room for Trafficking program (includes a legislation overview)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.ahlafoundation.org/human-trafficking\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ahlafoundation.org/human-trafficking\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• AHLA Trafficking Prevention \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.ahla.com/issue/human-trafficking-prevention\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ahla.com/issue/human-trafficking-prevention\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• AHLAF-supported Anti-Human Trafficking Training modules \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.ecpatusa.org/hotel-training\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ecpatusa.org/hotel-training\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Chamber of Commerce Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Chamber of Commerce Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Tracker\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking/anti-human-trafficking-legislation-tracker\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/task-force-to-eradicate-human-trafficking/anti-human-trafficking-legislation-tracker\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• It’s a Penalty Testimonial Videos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://itsapenalty.org/the-problem/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://itsapenalty.org/the-problem/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. ","date_published":"2023-02-06T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/17683314-b088-46ab-a35e-915f5befade6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71317967,"duration_in_seconds":3533}]},{"id":"2ccb3d93-d1b5-4076-bd65-270686846287","title":"131: How State Reforms Can Address Problems in Vision Care","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/howstatescanhelpreformvisioncare","content_text":"Join the American Optometric Association's Dr. William T. Reynolds and ALEC Senior Director of the ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force  Brooklyn Roberts for a discussion on how states can play a critical role in addressing growing problems with vision plan providers. The American Optometric Association said too often vision plan providers are getting between patients and doctors and making it hard for patients to get the best care at the best price.Special Guest: Dr. William T. Reynolds, O.D..","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin the American Optometric Association\u0026#39;s Dr. William T. Reynolds and ALEC Senior Director of the ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force  Brooklyn Roberts for a discussion on how states can play a critical role in addressing growing problems with vision plan providers. The American Optometric Association said too often vision plan providers are getting between patients and doctors and making it hard for patients to get the best care at the best price.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dr. William T. Reynolds, O.D..\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How state legislatures can deal with problems of vision care providers. Join ALEC Senior Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts for a solutions-oriented discussion with the American Optometric Association.","date_published":"2023-01-20T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2ccb3d93-d1b5-4076-bd65-270686846287.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32394728,"duration_in_seconds":786}]},{"id":"8190b163-7fd8-4610-80dd-8bb5668e0de5","title":"130: Anesthesiology w/ Mike MacKinnon, Jenny Schmitt and Brooklyn Roberts","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/130","content_text":"On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the owner of MacKinnon Anesthesia and the Program Director for National Anesthesia Services. Together with ALEC's Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, they discuss the significance of anesthetics and why it plays a critical role in healthcare.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the owner of MacKinnon Anesthesia and the Program Director for National Anesthesia Services. Together with ALEC\u0026#39;s Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, they discuss the significance of anesthetics and why it plays a critical role in healthcare.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the CEO of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. Together with ALEC's Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, they discuss the significance of anesthetics and why it plays a critical role in healthcare.","date_published":"2022-06-14T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/8190b163-7fd8-4610-80dd-8bb5668e0de5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55840821,"duration_in_seconds":2326}]},{"id":"1fd38c8d-a5e3-47f1-9a2b-3a0c8181a802","title":"129: Liberalism and Free Speech on Campus","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/129","content_text":"Matt Fisher hosts a conversation between New York Post Columnist Rikki Schlatt, ALEC Education and Workplace Task Force Director Andrew Handel and Executive Director of Speech First Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMatt Fisher hosts a conversation between New York Post Columnist Rikki Schlatt, ALEC Education and Workplace Task Force Director Andrew Handel and Executive Director of Speech First Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matt Fisher hosts a conversation between Rikki Schlatt, Andrew Handel and Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. ","date_published":"2022-06-09T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/1fd38c8d-a5e3-47f1-9a2b-3a0c8181a802.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26448703,"duration_in_seconds":1101}]},{"id":"90364351-a13c-4720-a89d-7cc117fd8400","title":"128: Charter Schools and Educational Freedom","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/128","content_text":"On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher hosts Will Estrada, the President of Parental Rights, to talk about school choice, charter schools, and the issues behind the discussion of educational freedom.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher hosts Will Estrada, the President of Parental Rights, to talk about school choice, charter schools, and the issues behind the discussion of educational freedom.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-06-02T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/90364351-a13c-4720-a89d-7cc117fd8400.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44498058,"duration_in_seconds":1853}]},{"id":"acfa1172-44ce-42ae-8d93-faa8e0e28e50","title":"127: What is Blockchain? w/ Leo Briceno","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/127","content_text":"If you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, to learn the fundamentals of what blockchain actually is and how it works.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, to learn the fundamentals of what blockchain actually is and how it works.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"If you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, to learn the fundamentals of what blockchain actually is and how it works.","date_published":"2022-05-05T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/acfa1172-44ce-42ae-8d93-faa8e0e28e50.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34701155,"duration_in_seconds":1444}]},{"id":"246cea07-6b07-4659-b751-7d90d16c855f","title":"126: How to Make America Safe Again w/ Sheriff Lew Evangelidis","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/126","content_text":"Criminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts,  who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following the motto \"There is no dignity in dependence.\"\n\nYouTube Video of Podcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCriminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts,  who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following the motto \u0026quot;There is no dignity in dependence.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdoVe_PhXwU\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eYouTube Video of Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Criminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts,  who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following the motto \"There is no dignity in dependence.\"","date_published":"2022-04-28T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/246cea07-6b07-4659-b751-7d90d16c855f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34220496,"duration_in_seconds":1425}]},{"id":"4c1a5f07-dec0-49a4-ba6c-861b0212ec91","title":"125: Twitter, Musk, and the Feds w/ Harmeet Dhillon and Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/125","content_text":"The recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free speech attorney, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Task Force. \nVideo Version of the Podcast, YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free speech attorney, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Task Force. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZyw4tPoZU\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVideo Version of the Podcast, YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free speech attorney, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Task Force. ","date_published":"2022-04-26T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/4c1a5f07-dec0-49a4-ba6c-861b0212ec91.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48724615,"duration_in_seconds":2029}]},{"id":"24f8104f-9693-4906-bf88-a9470fe83d86","title":"124: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/124","content_text":"The American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank?\n\nVideo edition of podcast: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor\nRich States, Poor States website","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe American Legislative Exchange Council\u0026#39;s Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVideo edition of podcast: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvvunbGAWn8\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eWhy are Some States Rich and Some States Poor\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRich States, Poor States website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank?","date_published":"2022-04-21T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/24f8104f-9693-4906-bf88-a9470fe83d86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34117003,"duration_in_seconds":1421}]},{"id":"540469e4-7c73-42b8-a91f-638e3b015f4d","title":"123: Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/123","content_text":"Inflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen.\\\n\nVideo Version of Today's Podcast, Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter\nThe Wall Street Journal, U.S. Inflation Accelerated to 8.5% in March, Hitting Four-Decade High","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eInflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen.\\\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVideo Version of Today\u0026#39;s Podcast, \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw60UoroWHo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRunaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wall Street Journal, \u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-inflation-consumer-price-index-march-2022-11649725215#:%7E:text=U.S.%20inflation%20surged%20to%20a,constraints%20and%20strong%20consumer%20demand.\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eU.S. Inflation Accelerated to 8.5% in March, Hitting Four-Decade High\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Inflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen","date_published":"2022-04-19T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/540469e4-7c73-42b8-a91f-638e3b015f4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24130718,"duration_in_seconds":1005}]},{"id":"037ffb74-a823-48ac-ae8e-396afb1cc37f","title":"122: ALECtv: Parents Flip School Board Demanding Transparency and Accountability w/ Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/122","content_text":"Results from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica, about what inspired them to get involved and run. \n\nLink to ALECtv Video Version of Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHI","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eResults from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica, about what inspired them to get involved and run. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLink to ALECtv Video Version of Interview: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHI\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHI\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Results from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica, about what inspired them to get involved and run. ","date_published":"2022-04-14T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/037ffb74-a823-48ac-ae8e-396afb1cc37f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44083858,"duration_in_seconds":1836}]},{"id":"cb4f4848-7826-4cf8-8fb5-73650556f8fa","title":"121: Grading the Governors w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/121","content_text":"Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022.\n\n2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors Report: https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/\nRank Your Governor and Compare it at: https://www.rankmygovernor.org/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLast week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the \u003cem\u003e2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors\u003c/em\u003e. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors\u003c/em\u003e Report: \u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRank Your Governor and Compare it at: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rankmygovernor.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.rankmygovernor.org/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022.","date_published":"2022-03-31T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/cb4f4848-7826-4cf8-8fb5-73650556f8fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38371384,"duration_in_seconds":1598}]},{"id":"b85c3a30-e39b-421b-acd9-dd7301f74bf1","title":"120: Meeting the Challenges for Agriculture in 2022 w/ Rep. Phil Green","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/120","content_text":"The Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with regulations at the state and federal level have presented a myriad of challenges for rural Americans and the agriculture industry. Join Matthew Fisher and Joe Trotter, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture, as they sit down with Phil Green, Representative from Michigan's 84th District and Chair of the ALEC Subcommittee on Agriculture, to discuss the potential of food shortages, job losses, and more.\n\nThe Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security, by Karla Jones and Joe Trotter\n\nLearn more about the Russian invasion of Ukraine with our two part series Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones:\nPart I \nPart II","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with regulations at the state and federal level have presented a myriad of challenges for rural Americans and the agriculture industry. Join Matthew Fisher and Joe Trotter, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture, as they sit down with Phil Green, Representative from Michigan\u0026#39;s 84th District and Chair of the ALEC Subcommittee on Agriculture, to discuss the potential of food shortages, job losses, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/article/the-crisis-in-ukraine-has-major-implications-for-the-agricultural-sector-and-global-food-security/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThe Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security\u003c/a\u003e, by Karla Jones and Joe Trotter\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the Russian invasion of Ukraine with our two part series Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/118\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart I\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/119\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart II\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with regulations at the state and federal level have presented a myriad of challenges for rural Americans and the agriculture industry. Join Matthew Fisher and Joe Trotter, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Energy, Environment, and Agriculture, as they sit down with Phil Green, Representative from Michigan's 84th District and Chair of the ALEC Subcommittee on Agriculture, to discuss the potential of food shortages, job losses, and more. ","date_published":"2022-03-24T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b85c3a30-e39b-421b-acd9-dd7301f74bf1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26173363,"duration_in_seconds":1090}]},{"id":"2038fb70-9a5a-4290-9839-49b2eb2dd011","title":"119: Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part II w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/119","content_text":"In the second of a two-part Across the States special on the War in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026amp; Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, sat down for another interview on March 15, 2022, with Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism offers his eyewitness testimony on the situation on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainians resist the Russian invasion and describes what Ukraine/Russia peace negotiations might look like. Mykola expresses gratitude to the US for our assistance and his opinion of Zelenskyy has evolved from cautious skepticism of the neophyte politician’s ability to command a nation at war in Part I to describing him as “The leader of the free world!” in Part II.\n\nLink to Part I of Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv\nMykola Vorobiov Twitter: @komitet2012\n\nOther Links:\nALEC Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine\n\nUkraine Policy Hour and Podcast Featuring Cong. Victoria Spartz, Chris Holzen (IRI), Alan Mendoza (Henry Jackson Society, a British national security think tank), Damon Wilson (NED) and diplomats from Estonia and Ukraine\nPolicy Hour Video to Policy Hour\nAcross the States Podcast Episode from Policy Hour\n\nLink to ALEC Article on Ukraine op-ed in the Hill\n\nGarry Kasparov Quote on NATO and Ukraine toward the end of the podcast\n“NATO leaders have all the weapons and no courage and Zelenskyy has courage and not enough weapons.”\n\nALEC Model Policies\nResolution Commemorating NATO’s 70th Anniversary\n\nVictims of Communism Memorial Day Resolution\n\nCORRECTION: Quote from anti-Communist Ukrainian Leader Stepan Bandera (erroneously attributed to Winston Churchill) toward the end of the podcast\n“When the people choose bread between bread and freedom, they eventually lose everything including bread. If the people choose freedom, they will have bread grown by themselves and not taken away by anyone.”","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the second of a two-part Across the States special on the War in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026amp; Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, sat down for another interview on March 15, 2022, with Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism offers his eyewitness testimony on the situation on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainians resist the Russian invasion and describes what Ukraine/Russia peace negotiations might look like. Mykola expresses gratitude to the US for our assistance and his opinion of Zelenskyy has evolved from cautious skepticism of the neophyte politician’s ability to command a nation at war in Part I to describing him as “The leader of the free world!” in Part II.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLink to \u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/118\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart I of Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMykola Vorobiov Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/komitet2012\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@komitet2012\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther Links:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/article/alec-statement-on-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Statement\u003c/a\u003e on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUkraine Policy Hour and Podcast Featuring Cong. Victoria Spartz, Chris Holzen (IRI), Alan Mendoza (Henry Jackson Society, a British national security think tank), Damon Wilson (NED) and diplomats from Estonia and Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaRFwGXI05w\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePolicy Hour Video to Policy Hour\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/114\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAcross the States Podcast Episode from Policy Hour\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/opinion/international/594119-putins-ukraine-gambit-unites-western-democracies-he-sought-to-divide\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLink\u003c/a\u003e to ALEC Article on Ukraine op-ed in the Hill\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGarry Kasparov Quote on NATO and Ukraine toward the end of the podcast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://mobile.twitter.com/Kasparov63/status/1497317332837937152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e“NATO leaders have all the weapons and no courage and Zelenskyy has courage and not enough weapons.”\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Model Policies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/draft-resolution-supporting-the-united-states-commitment-to-the-north-atlantic-treaty-organization-nato-during-the-year-the-alliance-celebrates-its-70th-anniversary/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eResolution\u003c/a\u003e Commemorating NATO’s 70th Anniversary\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVictims of Communism\u003c/a\u003e Memorial Day Resolution\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCORRECTION: Quote from anti-Communist Ukrainian Leader Stepan Bandera (erroneously attributed to Winston Churchill) toward the end of the podcast\u003cbr\u003e\n“When the people choose bread between bread and freedom, they eventually lose everything including bread. If the people choose freedom, they will have bread grown by themselves and not taken away by anyone.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the second of a two-part Across the States special on the War in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026 Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, sat down for another interview on March 15, 2022, with Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism offers his eyewitness testimony on the situation on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainians resist the Russian invasion and describes what Ukraine/Russia peace negotiations might look like. Mykola expresses gratitude to the US for our assistance and his opinion of Zelenskyy has evolved from cautious skepticism of the neophyte politician’s ability to command a nation at war in Part I to describing him as “The leader of the free world!” in Part II.","date_published":"2022-03-17T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2038fb70-9a5a-4290-9839-49b2eb2dd011.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38362400,"duration_in_seconds":1598}]},{"id":"985f43e3-237a-4b43-85c8-b49ea80acb4c","title":"118: Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv Part I w/ Mykola Vorobiov and Karla Jones","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/118","content_text":"The ongoing war of Russian aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the brutality of Vladimir Putin and the heroism of the Ukrainian people. In in the first of a two-part special by Across the States on the war in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026amp; Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism, on February 22, 2022. Mykola gives us a picture of life in Ukraine during the days leading up to the invasion, some helpful background on how we got to the edge of war and his predictions on the impact the impending conflict might have on his nation. \n\nLink to Part II of Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv: \nMykola Vorobiov Twitter: @komitet2012\nOther Links\nALEC Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine\n\nUkraine Policy Hour and Podcast Featuring Cong. Victoria Spartz, Chris Holzen (IRI), Alan Mendoza (Henry Jackson Society, a British national security think tank), Damon Wilson (NED) and diplomats from Estonia and Ukraine\nPolicy Hour Video to Policy Hour\nAcross the States Podcast Episode from Policy Hour\n\nLink to ALEC Article on Ukraine op-ed in the Hill\n\nAtlantic Council Article on the Orange Revolution referenced during the podcast\n\nAtlantic Council Article on Yalta referenced during the podcast\n\nALEC Model Policies\nResolution Commemorating NATO’s 70th Anniversary\n\nVictims of Communism Memorial Day Resolution","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe ongoing war of Russian aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the brutality of Vladimir Putin and the heroism of the Ukrainian people. In in the first of a two-part special by Across the States on the war in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026amp; Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism, on February 22, 2022. Mykola gives us a picture of life in Ukraine during the days leading up to the invasion, some helpful background on how we got to the edge of war and his predictions on the impact the impending conflict might have on his nation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLink to \u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/119\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart II of Ukraine: On the Frontlines in Kyiv: \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMykola Vorobiov Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/komitet2012\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@komitet2012\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOther Links\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/article/alec-statement-on-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Statement\u003c/a\u003e on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUkraine Policy Hour and Podcast Featuring Cong. Victoria Spartz, Chris Holzen (IRI), Alan Mendoza (Henry Jackson Society, a British national security think tank), Damon Wilson (NED) and diplomats from Estonia and Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaRFwGXI05w\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePolicy Hour Video to Policy Hour\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/114\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAcross the States Podcast Episode from Policy Hour\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/opinion/international/594119-putins-ukraine-gambit-unites-western-democracies-he-sought-to-divide\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLink\u003c/a\u003e to ALEC Article on Ukraine op-ed in the Hill\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/how-modern-ukraine-was-made-on-maidan/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAtlantic Council Article\u003c/a\u003e on the Orange Revolution referenced during the podcast\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/the-yalta-conference-at-seventy-five-lessons-from-history/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAtlantic Council Article\u003c/a\u003e on Yalta referenced during the podcast\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Model Policies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/draft-resolution-supporting-the-united-states-commitment-to-the-north-atlantic-treaty-organization-nato-during-the-year-the-alliance-celebrates-its-70th-anniversary/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eResolution\u003c/a\u003e Commemorating NATO’s 70th Anniversary\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVictims of Communism\u003c/a\u003e Memorial Day Resolution\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The ongoing war of Russian aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the brutality of Vladimir Putin and the heroism of the Ukrainian people. In in the first of a two-part special by Across the States on the war in Ukraine, Mykola Vorobiov, Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow \u0026 Journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Karla Jones, Sr. Director of the ALEC Task Force on International Relations and Federalism, on February 22, 2022. Mykola gives us a picture of life in Ukraine during the days leading up to the invasion, some helpful background on how we got to the edge of war and his predictions on the impact the impending conflict might have on his nation. ","date_published":"2022-03-17T19:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/985f43e3-237a-4b43-85c8-b49ea80acb4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52516481,"duration_in_seconds":2187}]},{"id":"eed8cd78-679d-4456-9a4f-58ccd7996a11","title":"117: CPAC 2022 Interview with John Cardillo","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/117","content_text":"At CPAC 2022 in Orlando, Florida, John Cardillo, conservative commentator, sat down for an interview with Matt Fisher at the ALEC booth to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAt CPAC 2022 in Orlando, Florida, John Cardillo, conservative commentator, sat down for an interview with Matt Fisher at the ALEC booth to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"At CPAC 2022 in Orlando, Florida, John Cardillo, conservative commentator, sat down for an interview with Matt Fisher at the ALEC booth to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more.","date_published":"2022-03-17T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/eed8cd78-679d-4456-9a4f-58ccd7996a11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15695390,"duration_in_seconds":653}]},{"id":"06bf0557-bcce-4bd5-9c76-c7f30528108f","title":"116: Small Business Reform with State Legislator of the Month Rep. John Wills","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/116","content_text":"Small businesses are responsible for more than 60% of all new jobs created in the United States. In Iowa, Representative John Wills is leading the charge to invest in the entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and cottage industries who make up the backbone of our economy. On today’s episode of Across the States, ALEC’s February State Legislator of the Month and Board of Directors member Representative Wills joins Gretchen Baldau, Director of the Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force at ALEC, and Matt Fisher to discuss his efforts in the state legislature in Des Moines to support small businesses and deliver results for constituents. \n\nRelated ALEC Resources\nOff to Work from Home: Lifting Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses\nHome-Based Business Fairness Act\nFood Freedom Act","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSmall businesses are responsible for more than 60% of all new jobs created in the United States. In Iowa, Representative John Wills is leading the charge to invest in the entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and cottage industries who make up the backbone of our economy. On today’s episode of Across the States, ALEC’s February State Legislator of the Month and Board of Directors member Representative Wills joins Gretchen Baldau, Director of the Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force at ALEC, and Matt Fisher to discuss his efforts in the state legislature in Des Moines to support small businesses and deliver results for constituents. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelated ALEC Resources\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/article/off-to-work-from-home-lifting-restrictions-on-home-based-businesses/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eOff to Work from Home: Lifting Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/the-home-based-business-fairness-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHome-Based Business Fairness Act\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/food-freedom-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFood Freedom Act\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Small businesses are responsible for more than 60% of all new jobs created in the United States. In Iowa, Representative John Wills is leading the charge to invest in the entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and cottage industries who make up the backbone of our economy. On today’s episode of Across the States, ALEC’s February State Legislator of the Month and Board of Directors member Representative Wills joins Gretchen Baldau, Director of the Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force at ALEC, and Matt Fisher to discuss his efforts in the state legislature in Des Moines to support small businesses and deliver results for constituents. ","date_published":"2022-03-10T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/06bf0557-bcce-4bd5-9c76-c7f30528108f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14265571,"duration_in_seconds":1003}]},{"id":"2371cb6e-10c7-4bf4-9449-2e72ec74374a","title":"115: Strengthening Law Enforcement w/ Nino Marchese and Rob O'Donnell","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/115","content_text":"Law enforcement officials face new and emerging challenges everyday. At CPAC 2022, Nino Marchese, Director of the ALEC Task Forces on Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, sat down with Rob O'Donnell, author for Law Enforcement Today, to discuss the status of police reform and how America can invest more in those who vow to serve and protect their communities and country.\n\nLEARN MORE:\nALEC Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform\nALEC Task Force on Civil Justice\nLaw Enforcement Today website","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLaw enforcement officials face new and emerging challenges everyday. At CPAC 2022, Nino Marchese, Director of the ALEC Task Forces on Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, sat down with Rob O\u0026#39;Donnell, author for Law Enforcement Today, to discuss the status of police reform and how America can invest more in those who vow to serve and protect their communities and country.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLEARN MORE:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/task-force/criminal-justice-reform/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/task-force/civil-justice/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Task Force on Civil Justice\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLaw Enforcement Today website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Law enforcement officials face new and emerging challenges everyday. At CPAC 2022, Nino Marchese, Director of the ALEC Task Forces on Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, sat down with Rob O'Donnell, author for Law Enforcement Today, to discuss the status of police reform and how America can invest more in those who vow to serve and protect their communities and country.","date_published":"2022-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2371cb6e-10c7-4bf4-9449-2e72ec74374a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22090313,"duration_in_seconds":920}]},{"id":"2a3f1f19-9e6e-44d2-9137-6c686e62e20d","title":"114: Crisis in Ukraine w/Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, DCM Yaroslav Brisiuck, Chris Holzen, Alan Mendoza, DCM Margus Särglepp, and Damon Wilson","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/114","content_text":"On February 16, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ALEC recorded a Policy Hour podcast featuring Lisa B. Nelson, CEO of the American Legislative Exchange Council and Ms. Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force as they discuss the then unfolding crisis in Ukraine with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, Yaroslav Brisiuck, DCM of the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States, Chris Holzen, Senior Advisor for Europe and Eurasia at the International Republican Institute, Alan Mendoza, Executive Director and Founder, Henry Jackson Society, Margus Särglepp, DCM, Estonian Embassy to the United States, and Damon Wilson, President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy. \n\nBackground Materials\nALEC article by Karla Jones, “Putin’s Ukraine Gambit Unites Western Democracies He Sought to Divide” https://alec.org/article/putins-ukraine-gambit-unites-western-democracies-he-sought-to-divide/\nCSPAN Video of February 23 UN Security Council Meeting including statement from Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN\nhttps://www.c-span.org/video/?c5003018/user-clip-security-council-emergency-meeting-ukraines-ambassadors-remarks\n\nCongresswoman Victoria Spartz’s Statement on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine\nhttps://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartzs-statement-putins-invasion-ukraine\n\nCondemnation of Russian Aggression from Estonian Leadership\nhttps://news.err.ee/1608510773/estonia-condemns-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine-evil-is-real\n\nInternational Republican Institute Statement on Russia’s Military Attack against Ukraine\nhttps://www.iri.org/news/iri-statement-on-russias-military-attack-on-ukraine/\n\nNational Endowment for Democracy’s Statement on Russian Aggression against Ukraine\nhttps://www.ned.org/ned-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn February 16, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ALEC recorded a Policy Hour podcast featuring Lisa B. Nelson, CEO of the American Legislative Exchange Council and Ms. Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force as they discuss the then unfolding crisis in Ukraine with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, Yaroslav Brisiuck, DCM of the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States, Chris Holzen, Senior Advisor for Europe and Eurasia at the International Republican Institute, Alan Mendoza, Executive Director and Founder, Henry Jackson Society, Margus Särglepp, DCM, Estonian Embassy to the United States, and Damon Wilson, President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBackground Materials\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC article by Karla Jones, “Putin’s Ukraine Gambit Unites Western Democracies He Sought to Divide” \u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/article/putins-ukraine-gambit-unites-western-democracies-he-sought-to-divide/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://alec.org/article/putins-ukraine-gambit-unites-western-democracies-he-sought-to-divide/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCSPAN Video of February 23 UN Security Council Meeting including statement from Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5003018/user-clip-security-council-emergency-meeting-ukraines-ambassadors-remarks\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.c-span.org/video/?c5003018/user-clip-security-council-emergency-meeting-ukraines-ambassadors-remarks\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCongresswoman Victoria Spartz’s Statement on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartzs-statement-putins-invasion-ukraine\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://spartz.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-spartzs-statement-putins-invasion-ukraine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondemnation of Russian Aggression from Estonian Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://news.err.ee/1608510773/estonia-condemns-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine-evil-is-real\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://news.err.ee/1608510773/estonia-condemns-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine-evil-is-real\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Republican Institute Statement on Russia’s Military Attack against Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.iri.org/news/iri-statement-on-russias-military-attack-on-ukraine/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.iri.org/news/iri-statement-on-russias-military-attack-on-ukraine/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNational Endowment for Democracy’s Statement on Russian Aggression against Ukraine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.ned.org/ned-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ned.org/ned-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On February 16, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ALEC recorded a Policy Hour podcast featuring Lisa B. Nelson, CEO of the American Legislative Exchange Council and Ms. Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force as they discuss the then unfolding crisis in Ukraine with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, Yaroslav Brisiuck, DCM of the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States, Chris Holzen, Senior Advisor for Europe and Eurasia at the International Republican Institute, Alan Mendoza, Executive Director and Founder, Henry Jackson Society, Margus Särglepp, DCM, Estonian Embassy to the United States, and Damon Wilson, President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy. ","date_published":"2022-02-25T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2a3f1f19-9e6e-44d2-9137-6c686e62e20d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29494820,"duration_in_seconds":2090}]},{"id":"b1f088bd-effa-4556-b939-b5abaf280c76","title":"113: School Choice by EdChoice w/Jason Bedrick, Michael McShane, and Andrew Handel","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/113","content_text":"School choice has become a national movement in statehouses across America. To learn more about this innovative policy of empowerment, join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, and Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development. \n\nEd Choice website, https://www.edchoice.org/\nAxios article, “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes for ‘school choice’ bill” “https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2022/02/15/iowa-kim-reynolds-school-choice-bill-scholarships ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSchool choice has become a national movement in statehouses across America. To learn more about this innovative policy of empowerment, join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, and Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd Choice website, \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAxios article, “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes for ‘school choice’ bill” “\u003ca href=\"https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2022/02/15/iowa-kim-reynolds-school-choice-bill-scholarships\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2022/02/15/iowa-kim-reynolds-school-choice-bill-scholarships\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"School choice has become a national movement in statehouses across America. To learn more about this innovative policy of empowerment, join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, and Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development.","date_published":"2022-02-17T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b1f088bd-effa-4556-b939-b5abaf280c76.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21104936,"duration_in_seconds":1491}]},{"id":"03fe10be-f815-435b-bc6e-cf2cc58fc07f","title":"112: Don’t Wait on Washington for Healthcare Reform w/Brian Blase, Naomi Lopez, and Matt Mitchell","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/112","content_text":"The debate over healthcare dominates the national political discourse, but state lawmakers possess significant power and ability to bring about positive reforms for their constituents. Join us as Matthew Fisher sits down with Brian Blase, founder of the Paragon Health Institute, Naomi Lopez, Director of Healthcare Policy at the Goldwater Institute, and Matt Mitchell, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Equal Liberty Initiative at Mercatus Center, to discuss their publication Don’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today courtesy of the Paragon Health Institute. Learn how your state can lead the charge for better healthcare for all Americans.\n\nDon’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today report, https://paragoninstitute.org/dont-wait-for-washington/\nParagon Health Institute website, https://paragoninstitute.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe debate over healthcare dominates the national political discourse, but state lawmakers possess significant power and ability to bring about positive reforms for their constituents. Join us as Matthew Fisher sits down with Brian Blase, founder of the Paragon Health Institute, Naomi Lopez, Director of Healthcare Policy at the Goldwater Institute, and Matt Mitchell, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Equal Liberty Initiative at Mercatus Center, to discuss their publication Don’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today courtesy of the Paragon Health Institute. Learn how your state can lead the charge for better healthcare for all Americans.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today report, \u003ca href=\"https://paragoninstitute.org/dont-wait-for-washington/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://paragoninstitute.org/dont-wait-for-washington/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nParagon Health Institute website, \u003ca href=\"https://paragoninstitute.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://paragoninstitute.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The debate over healthcare dominates the national political discourse, but state lawmakers possess significant power and ability to bring about positive reforms for their constituents. Join us as Matthew Fisher sits down with Brian Blase, founder of the Paragon Health Institute, Naomi Lopez, Director of Healthcare Policy at the Goldwater Institute, and Matt Mitchell, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Equal Liberty Initiative at Mercatus Center, to discuss their publication Don’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today courtesy of the Paragon Health Institute. Learn how your state can lead the charge for better healthcare for all Americans.","date_published":"2022-02-10T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/03fe10be-f815-435b-bc6e-cf2cc58fc07f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32174742,"duration_in_seconds":2282}]},{"id":"ba2730fb-f032-43ff-96a3-69a926220e3f","title":"111: State of Georgia w/ State Legislator of the Month Sen. John Albers","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/111","content_text":"Senator John Albers of Georgia is not only a strong supporter of ALEC. He is a lawmaker with a resume of results. And on today’s episode of Across the States, he joins us to share his thoughts on the state of Georgia politics and how he and his family have overcome trials to better serve his constituents.\nFox 5 Atlanta article, “Georgia Senate approves bill inspired by senator’s family health journey” https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-senate-approves-bill-giving-the-gift-of-life-act-organ-donations \nWGXA article, “’Inform Consumers Act’ moves to protect online shoppers from fake goods” https://wgxa.tv/news/local/inform-consumers-act-moves-to-protect-online-shoppers-from-fake-goods","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSenator John Albers of Georgia is not only a strong supporter of ALEC. He is a lawmaker with a resume of results. And on today’s episode of Across the States, he joins us to share his thoughts on the state of Georgia politics and how he and his family have overcome trials to better serve his constituents.\u003cbr\u003e\nFox 5 Atlanta article, “Georgia Senate approves bill inspired by senator’s family health journey” \u003ca href=\"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-senate-approves-bill-giving-the-gift-of-life-act-organ-donations\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-senate-approves-bill-giving-the-gift-of-life-act-organ-donations\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nWGXA article, “’Inform Consumers Act’ moves to protect online shoppers from fake goods” \u003ca href=\"https://wgxa.tv/news/local/inform-consumers-act-moves-to-protect-online-shoppers-from-fake-goods\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://wgxa.tv/news/local/inform-consumers-act-moves-to-protect-online-shoppers-from-fake-goods\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Senator John Albers of Georgia is not only a strong supporter of ALEC. He is a lawmaker with a resume of results. And on today’s episode of Across the States, he joins us to share his thoughts on the state of Georgia politics and how he and his family have overcome trials to better serve his constituents.","date_published":"2022-02-08T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ba2730fb-f032-43ff-96a3-69a926220e3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18683528,"duration_in_seconds":1318}]},{"id":"577ec49e-5628-483a-b7c4-964ec0188bb0","title":"110: Loudoun County and the Struggle for Parents Rights in Education","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/110","content_text":"In Loudoun County, Virginia, the struggle for parents rights in education has captured the public’s attention. On today’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with John Whitbeck, partner at WhitbeckBennet Family Law firm and former Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party, Bill Ashworth, Vice President of Public Affairs and Engagement, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Taskforce for Education and Workforce Development. Whitbeck also serves as a Professor of Law at George Mason University and has been active in the movement for parents rights in education.\nJohn Whitbeck profile, WhitbeckBennet website https://wblaws.com/professionals/john-c-whitbeck/\nJohn Whitbeck Twitter account, https://twitter.com/JohnWhitbeck\nInsideNova article on Youngkin executive orders, https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/gov-youngkin-issues-executive-orders-to-end-school-mask-mandate-investigate-wrongdoing-in-loudoun/article_75e5e9dc-762e-11ec-9a41-f7b14b28d5e2.html\nWUSA article on Youngkin executive orders, https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/virginia-governor-youngkin-11-executive-actions-ban-critical-race-theory-covid-masks-schools-loudoun-investigation/65-6a1677d4-ef5a-4d2e-bece-10689e2af7d6","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Loudoun County, Virginia, the struggle for parents rights in education has captured the public’s attention. On today’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with John Whitbeck, partner at WhitbeckBennet Family Law firm and former Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party, Bill Ashworth, Vice President of Public Affairs and Engagement, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Taskforce for Education and Workforce Development. Whitbeck also serves as a Professor of Law at George Mason University and has been active in the movement for parents rights in education.\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn Whitbeck profile, WhitbeckBennet website \u003ca href=\"https://wblaws.com/professionals/john-c-whitbeck/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://wblaws.com/professionals/john-c-whitbeck/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn Whitbeck Twitter account, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/JohnWhitbeck\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/JohnWhitbeck\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInsideNova article on Youngkin executive orders, \u003ca href=\"https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/gov-youngkin-issues-executive-orders-to-end-school-mask-mandate-investigate-wrongdoing-in-loudoun/article_75e5e9dc-762e-11ec-9a41-f7b14b28d5e2.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.insidenova.com/headlines/gov-youngkin-issues-executive-orders-to-end-school-mask-mandate-investigate-wrongdoing-in-loudoun/article_75e5e9dc-762e-11ec-9a41-f7b14b28d5e2.html\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWUSA article on Youngkin executive orders, \u003ca href=\"https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/virginia-governor-youngkin-11-executive-actions-ban-critical-race-theory-covid-masks-schools-loudoun-investigation/65-6a1677d4-ef5a-4d2e-bece-10689e2af7d6\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/virginia-governor-youngkin-11-executive-actions-ban-critical-race-theory-covid-masks-schools-loudoun-investigation/65-6a1677d4-ef5a-4d2e-bece-10689e2af7d6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Loudon County, Virginia, the struggle for parents rights in education has captured the public’s attention. On today’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with John Whitbeck, partner at WhitbeckBennet Family Law firm and former Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party, Bill Ashworth, Vice President of Public Affairs and Engagement, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Taskforce for Education and Workforce Development. Whitbeck also serves as a Professor of Law at George Mason University and has been active in the movement for parents rights in education.","date_published":"2022-02-03T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/577ec49e-5628-483a-b7c4-964ec0188bb0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23253001,"duration_in_seconds":1645}]},{"id":"ed17a954-dd5d-445a-9d60-f2c4ac9d7e48","title":"109: The Pro-Business Approach for Struggling States w/ Carla J. Sonntag and Jonathan Williams","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/109","content_text":"State legislatures are assembled, and lawmakers are debating how best to foster economic growth in their states. Join us as we sit down with Carla J. Sonntag, President and Founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition, and Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, to discuss what changes need to be made in states like New Mexico struggling with high taxes and overbearing regulation. \nLearn More about the New Mexico Business Coalition, nmbizcoalition.org","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eState legislatures are assembled, and lawmakers are debating how best to foster economic growth in their states. Join us as we sit down with Carla J. Sonntag, President and Founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition, and Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, to discuss what changes need to be made in states like New Mexico struggling with high taxes and overbearing regulation. \u003cbr\u003e\nLearn More about the New Mexico Business Coalition, nmbizcoalition.org\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"State legislatures are assembled, and lawmakers are debating how best to foster economic growth in their states. Join us as we sit down with Carla J. Sonntag, President and Founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition, and Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, to discuss what changes need to be made in states like New Mexico struggling with high taxes and overbearing regulation. ","date_published":"2022-01-27T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ed17a954-dd5d-445a-9d60-f2c4ac9d7e48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14642637,"duration_in_seconds":1030}]},{"id":"57c1b2db-2454-4ba5-8e2d-cfe6b7f55cf5","title":"108: Social Media Censorship and Free Speech w/ Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/108","content_text":"Content moderation on social media has sparked vigorous debate over freedom of speech in online forums. From the permanent suspension of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal Twitter account to the Heroes of Liberty controversy at Facebook, the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the Internet are only growing in importance. Matthew Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force to discuss Twitter, Facebook, and other social media giants while exploring ways lawmakers can get involved. \nLearn More:\nALEC Policy - Statement of Principles on Online Free Speech, https://alec.org/model-policy/statement-of-principles-on-online-free-speech/\nNBC News coverage of Marjorie Taylor Greene Suspension from Twitter, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/twitter-suspends-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-again-covid-19-tweets-n1274446","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eContent moderation on social media has sparked vigorous debate over freedom of speech in online forums. From the permanent suspension of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal Twitter account to the Heroes of Liberty controversy at Facebook, the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the Internet are only growing in importance. Matthew Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force to discuss Twitter, Facebook, and other social media giants while exploring ways lawmakers can get involved. \u003cbr\u003e\nLearn More:\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Policy - Statement of Principles on Online Free Speech, \u003ca href=\"https://alec.org/model-policy/statement-of-principles-on-online-free-speech/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://alec.org/model-policy/statement-of-principles-on-online-free-speech/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNBC News coverage of Marjorie Taylor Greene Suspension from Twitter, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/twitter-suspends-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-again-covid-19-tweets-n1274446\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/twitter-suspends-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-again-covid-19-tweets-n1274446\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Content moderation on social media has sparked vigorous debate over freedom of speech in online forums. From the permanent suspension of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal Twitter account to the Heroes of Liberty controversy at Facebook, the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the Internet are only growing in importance. Matthew Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force to discuss Twitter, Facebook, and other social media giants while exploring ways lawmakers can get involved. ","date_published":"2022-01-18T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/57c1b2db-2454-4ba5-8e2d-cfe6b7f55cf5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19672702,"duration_in_seconds":1389}]},{"id":"16354dc3-4d45-4e64-b2dc-63a7c5f14cfe","title":"107: Protecting Children with Foster Care Reform w/Sen Nancy Barto and Rebecca Masterson ","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/107","content_text":"America’s foster care system is in need of reform to protect children and give them a chance to grow up in a stable environment. On this week’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with Senator Nancy Barto of Arizona and Rebecca Masterson, Chief Counsel of Gen Justice, to discuss policies that will empower law enforcement and our foster care system to protect America’s youth. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAmerica’s foster care system is in need of reform to protect children and give them a chance to grow up in a stable environment. On this week’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with Senator Nancy Barto of Arizona and Rebecca Masterson, Chief Counsel of Gen Justice, to discuss policies that will empower law enforcement and our foster care system to protect America’s youth. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"America’s foster care system is in need of reform to protect children and give them a chance to grow up in a stable environment. On this week’s episode of Across the States, we sit down with Senator Nancy Barto of Arizona and Rebecca Masterson, Chief Counsel of Gen Justice, to discuss policies that will empower law enforcement and our foster care system to protect America’s youth. ","date_published":"2022-01-11T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/16354dc3-4d45-4e64-b2dc-63a7c5f14cfe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13026721,"duration_in_seconds":914}]},{"id":"fdb57978-5e8a-40a6-b4db-6334edf257de","title":"106: Remedies for Homelessness w/ Carol Hollowell and Andre Cushing","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/106","content_text":"The crisis of homelessness is spreading throughout the United States impacting over half of a million Americans. But organizations like the Switchpoint Community Resource Center are working to make a difference. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of Switchpoint, and Andre Cushing of the American City County Exchange as they discuss remedies to the homelessness that empower and uplift communities. \nSwitchpoint Website: https://switchpointcrc.org/\nALEC article “Tackling the Crisis of Homelessness in America” by Alexander Hageman, August 9, 2019 https://www.alec.org/article/tackling-the-crisis-of-homelessness-in-america/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe crisis of homelessness is spreading throughout the United States impacting over half of a million Americans. But organizations like the Switchpoint Community Resource Center are working to make a difference. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of Switchpoint, and Andre Cushing of the American City County Exchange as they discuss remedies to the homelessness that empower and uplift communities. \u003cbr\u003e\nSwitchpoint Website: \u003ca href=\"https://switchpointcrc.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://switchpointcrc.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC article “Tackling the Crisis of Homelessness in America” by Alexander Hageman, August 9, 2019 \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/tackling-the-crisis-of-homelessness-in-america/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/tackling-the-crisis-of-homelessness-in-america/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The crisis of homelessness is spreading throughout the United States impacting over half of a million Americans. But organizations like the Switchpoint Community Resource Center are working to make a difference. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of Switchpoint, and Andre Cushing of the American City County Exchange as they discuss remedies to the homelessness that empower and uplift communities. ","date_published":"2021-12-06T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/fdb57978-5e8a-40a6-b4db-6334edf257de.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23929618,"duration_in_seconds":1693}]},{"id":"99e5c7e3-2001-4d5a-b449-2df0306ed514","title":"105: Winners and Losers of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, from Cryptos to EVs","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/105","content_text":"The U.S. House of Representatives has approved and sent the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, to President Biden’s desk for his signature. While a noteworthy investment in America’s critical infrastructure, not all is excellent or praiseworthy. Join Matthew Fisher and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC, as they delve into the Bitcoin tax and preferential treatment of select corporations and industries. \nWall Street Journal on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill https://www.wsj.com/articles/infrastructure-bill-2021-what-11627515002\nCNBC on Impact of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on Cryptocurrencies https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/09/how-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-will-impact-crypto-investors.html","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. House of Representatives has approved and sent the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, to President Biden’s desk for his signature. While a noteworthy investment in America’s critical infrastructure, not all is excellent or praiseworthy. Join Matthew Fisher and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC, as they delve into the Bitcoin tax and preferential treatment of select corporations and industries. \u003cbr\u003e\nWall Street Journal on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill \u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/infrastructure-bill-2021-what-11627515002\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/infrastructure-bill-2021-what-11627515002\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCNBC on Impact of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on Cryptocurrencies \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/09/how-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-will-impact-crypto-investors.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/09/how-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-will-impact-crypto-investors.html\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The U.S. House of Representatives has approved and sent the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, to President Biden’s desk for his signature. While a noteworthy investment in America’s critical infrastructure, not all is excellent or praiseworthy. Join Matthew Fisher and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC, as they delve into the Bitcoin tax and preferential treatment of select corporations and industries. ","date_published":"2021-11-17T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/99e5c7e3-2001-4d5a-b449-2df0306ed514.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16163854,"duration_in_seconds":1138}]},{"id":"48455e66-6e8c-41f1-9b4e-e69a81a42554","title":"104: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform w/ Rep. John Andrews, Senior Attorney Dan Greenberg, and Nino Marchese, and October State Legislator of the Month","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/104","content_text":"Civil asset forfeiture presents numerous legal and constitutional problems for state and local authorities. Join Nino Marchese, Director, Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, as he sits down to discuss the civil asset forfeiture and efforts at reform with John Andrews, State Representative from Maine, and Dan Greenberg, Senior Attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.\n‘Innocent Victims of California Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws’ by Lourdes Bautista and Jake Pankoff\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/innocent-victims-of-california-civil-asset-forfeiture-laws/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCivil asset forfeiture presents numerous legal and constitutional problems for state and local authorities. Join Nino Marchese, Director, Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, as he sits down to discuss the civil asset forfeiture and efforts at reform with John Andrews, State Representative from Maine, and Dan Greenberg, Senior Attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.\u003cbr\u003e\n‘Innocent Victims of California Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws’ by Lourdes Bautista and Jake Pankoff\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/innocent-victims-of-california-civil-asset-forfeiture-laws/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/innocent-victims-of-california-civil-asset-forfeiture-laws/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Civil asset forfeiture presents numerous legal and constitutional problems for state and local authorities. Join Nino Marchese, Director, Civil Justice and Criminal Justice, as he sits down to discuss the civil asset forfeiture and efforts at reform with John Andrews, State Representative from Maine, and Dan Greenberg, Senior Attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.","date_published":"2021-11-09T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/48455e66-6e8c-41f1-9b4e-e69a81a42554.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29956059,"duration_in_seconds":2123}]},{"id":"a965a953-bd3b-4189-9e33-fe19f9963723","title":"103: IRS Power Scheme w/ NE Treasurer John Murante","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/103","content_text":"The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are actively pushing a massive expansion of power for the Internal Revenue Service that would directly impact hundreds of millions of Americans and their bank accounts. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with John Murante, Nebraska State Treasurer, to delve into the details and consequences for states and businesses of this proposal, as well as what state and local lawmakers can do.\nTaxing Times in Washington: What Every State Legislator Needs to Know, by Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\nCBS News Report on IRS Reporting Proposal\nhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/treasury-proposal-to-report-bank-information-600/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are actively pushing a massive expansion of power for the Internal Revenue Service that would directly impact hundreds of millions of Americans and their bank accounts. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with John Murante, Nebraska State Treasurer, to delve into the details and consequences for states and businesses of this proposal, as well as what state and local lawmakers can do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTaxing Times in Washington: What Every State Legislator Needs to Know, by Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCBS News Report on IRS Reporting Proposal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/treasury-proposal-to-report-bank-information-600/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/treasury-proposal-to-report-bank-information-600/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are actively pushing a massive expansion of power for the Internal Revenue Service that would directly impact hundreds of millions of Americans and their bank accounts. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with John Murante, Nebraska State Treasurer, to delve into the details and consequences for states and businesses of this proposal, as well as what state and local lawmakers can do.  ","date_published":"2021-10-20T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a965a953-bd3b-4189-9e33-fe19f9963723.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13161205,"duration_in_seconds":924}]},{"id":"6a075a60-2694-48e0-b063-f4c9c17b1375","title":"102: Israeli-U.S. Relations After Trump w/ Aryeh Lightstone and Karla Jones","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/102","content_text":"The Abraham Accords constituted a historic leap forward in Israel’s relations with the Arab world. But what does the future hold for the United States and Israel after the Trump presidency? And how can local lawmakers get involved? Join Karla Jones, Senior Task Force Director for Federalism and International Relations, as she sits with Aryeh Lightstone, advisor to former United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, to discuss where both nations go from here. \nFailure of Palestinian Governance and the Latest Conflict between Israel and Hamas, by Karla Jones and Anna Small\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/failure-of-palestinian-governance-and-the-latest-conflict-between-israel-and-hamas/ \nStrengthening the U.S. Israel Economic and Strategic Partnership\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/strengthening-the-u-s-israel-economic-and-strategic-partnership/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Abraham Accords constituted a historic leap forward in Israel’s relations with the Arab world. But what does the future hold for the United States and Israel after the Trump presidency? And how can local lawmakers get involved? Join Karla Jones, Senior Task Force Director for Federalism and International Relations, as she sits with Aryeh Lightstone, advisor to former United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, to discuss where both nations go from here. \u003cbr\u003e\nFailure of Palestinian Governance and the Latest Conflict between Israel and Hamas, by Karla Jones and Anna Small\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/failure-of-palestinian-governance-and-the-latest-conflict-between-israel-and-hamas/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/failure-of-palestinian-governance-and-the-latest-conflict-between-israel-and-hamas/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nStrengthening the U.S. Israel Economic and Strategic Partnership\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/strengthening-the-u-s-israel-economic-and-strategic-partnership/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/strengthening-the-u-s-israel-economic-and-strategic-partnership/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Abraham Accords constituted a historic leap forward in Israel’s relations with the Arab world. But what does the future hold for the United States and Israel after the Trump presidency? And how can local lawmakers get involved? Join Karla Jones, Senior Task Force Director for Federalism and International Relations, as she sits with Aryeh Lightstone, advisor to former United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, to discuss where both nations go from here.","date_published":"2021-10-13T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/6a075a60-2694-48e0-b063-f4c9c17b1375.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28349723,"duration_in_seconds":2009}]},{"id":"f449d8b3-c160-4beb-859a-6d80559a2a96","title":"101: The Dangers of Budget Reconciliation w/ Stephen Moore, PA Rep. Seth Grove, Lee Schalk, and Jonathan Williams","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/101","content_text":"The budget reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and congressional Democrats would fundamentally change the way our economy operates with trillions in new spending and a myriad of complications and problems for the private sector. Join Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, as he sits down to discuss the reconciliation bill and its potential impact with FreedomWorks Chief Economist Stephen Moore, Pennsylvania Representative Seth Grove, and ALEC Executive Vice President Jonathan Williams. \nALEC Blog Post on Reconciliation Bill, Taxing Times in Washington\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/ \nWall Street Journal, The Next Medicaid Blowout\nhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356 \nCommittee for a Responsible Budget study on Reconciliation bill\nhttps://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe budget reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and congressional Democrats would fundamentally change the way our economy operates with trillions in new spending and a myriad of complications and problems for the private sector. Join Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, as he sits down to discuss the reconciliation bill and its potential impact with FreedomWorks Chief Economist Stephen Moore, Pennsylvania Representative Seth Grove, and ALEC Executive Vice President Jonathan Williams. \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Blog Post on Reconciliation Bill, Taxing Times in Washington\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nWall Street Journal, The Next Medicaid Blowout\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nCommittee for a Responsible Budget study on Reconciliation bill\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The budget reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and congressional Democrats would fundamentally change the way our economy operates with trillions in new spending and a myriad of complications and problems for the private sector. Join Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, as he sits down to discuss the reconciliation bill and its potential impact with FreedomWorks Chief Economist Stephen Moore, Pennsylvania Representative Seth Grove, and ALEC Executive Vice President Jonathan Williams.","date_published":"2021-10-01T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f449d8b3-c160-4beb-859a-6d80559a2a96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26591609,"duration_in_seconds":1883}]},{"id":"d4a173f9-c8d7-4814-85d4-e9d5180ef527","title":"100: A Price Too High? The $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/100","content_text":"Congress is debating the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats. What impact would this unprecedented large tax and spending proposal have on the American economy? Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Executive Vice President for ALEC, to discuss the details of this reconciliation bill and the ramifications for Americans like you. \nALEC Blog Post on Reconciliation Bill, Taxing Times in Washington\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/ \nWall Street Journal, The Next Medicaid Blowout\nhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356 \nCommittee for a Responsible Budget study on Reconciliation bill\nhttps://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCongress is debating the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats. What impact would this unprecedented large tax and spending proposal have on the American economy? Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Executive Vice President for ALEC, to discuss the details of this reconciliation bill and the ramifications for Americans like you. \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Blog Post on Reconciliation Bill, Taxing Times in Washington\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nWall Street Journal, The Next Medicaid Blowout\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/affordable-care-act-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-insurance-health-care-reconciliation-11632259356\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nCommittee for a Responsible Budget study on Reconciliation bill\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.crfb.org/blogs/true-cost-budget-plan-could-exceed-5-trillion\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Congress is debating the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats. What impact would this unprecedentedly large tax and spending proposal have on the American economy? Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Executive Vice President for ALEC, to discuss the details of this reconciliation bill and the ramifications for Americans like you. ","date_published":"2021-09-28T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d4a173f9-c8d7-4814-85d4-e9d5180ef527.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17549246,"duration_in_seconds":1237}]},{"id":"ebac898c-a9fd-4378-a39a-66a6ebbeb42a","title":"99: The Fall of Afghanistan and Return of the Taliban w/ MP Liam Fox, Ambassador Kelley Currie, Ilan Berman, Michael O’Hanlon and Rep. Gene Ward","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/99","content_text":"The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the subsequent evacuation of civilians in Kabul by U.S. and NATO forces has left America stunned. Join Karla Jones, Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force, as she sits down to discuss the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan with member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and former Shadow Defense Secretary Dr. Liam Fox, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Kelley Currie, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council Ilan Berman, Director of Research in Foreign Policy for the Brookings Institute Michael O’Hanlon and Hawaii Representative Gene Ward. \nALECtv Roundtable with Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani, Ambassador Currie and Michelle Bekkering of the US Global Leadership Coalition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkErrNzFnJk \nALEC Resolution Urging Evacuation and Protection of Interpreters and their Families and Other Afghan Nationals Who Assisted the United States https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-urging-congress-and-potus-to-evacuate-and-protect-interpreters-their-families-and-other-afghan-nationals-who-assisted-us-and-nato-forces-before-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the subsequent evacuation of civilians in Kabul by U.S. and NATO forces has left America stunned. Join Karla Jones, Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force, as she sits down to discuss the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan with member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and former Shadow Defense Secretary Dr. Liam Fox, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women\u0026#39;s Issues Kelley Currie, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council Ilan Berman, Director of Research in Foreign Policy for the Brookings Institute Michael O’Hanlon and Hawaii Representative Gene Ward. \u003cbr\u003e\nALECtv Roundtable with Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani, Ambassador Currie and Michelle Bekkering of the US Global Leadership Coalition \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkErrNzFnJk\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkErrNzFnJk\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Resolution Urging Evacuation and Protection of Interpreters and their Families and Other Afghan Nationals Who Assisted the United States \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-urging-congress-and-potus-to-evacuate-and-protect-interpreters-their-families-and-other-afghan-nationals-who-assisted-us-and-nato-forces-before-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-urging-congress-and-potus-to-evacuate-and-protect-interpreters-their-families-and-other-afghan-nationals-who-assisted-us-and-nato-forces-before-us-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the subsequent evacuation of civilians in Kabul by U.S. and NATO forces has left America stunned. Join Karla Jones, Director of the ALEC Federalism and International Relations Task Force, as she sits down to discuss the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan with member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and former Shadow Defense Secretary Dr. Liam Fox, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Kelley Currie, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council Ilan Berman, Director of Research in Foreign Policy for the Brookings Institute Michael O’Hanlon and Hawaii Representative Gene Ward. ","date_published":"2021-09-02T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ebac898c-a9fd-4378-a39a-66a6ebbeb42a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22915130,"duration_in_seconds":1620}]},{"id":"b8515a80-8dcd-4336-be6e-82417e39e1d8","title":"98: Keeping the Promise to Retired Public Employees: The ALEC Debt Trilogy","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/98","content_text":"Did you know the states owe more than $20,000 per person in unfunded liabilities? Millions of Americans and their hopes of a secure retirement are vulnerable to mismanagement and poor accounting by statehouses. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist, Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform and Thomas Savidge, Research Manager for the Center for State Fiscal Reform as they discuss the newest release of the ALEC Debt Trilogy: Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, Unaccountable and Unaffordable and State Bonded Obligations. Learn how ALEC is helping states steer their way onto stable financial ground. \n\nOther Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities 2020 report: https://www.alec.org/publication/other-post-employment-benefit-liabilities-2020/ \nUnaccountable and Unaffordable 2020 report: https://www.alec.org/publication/unaccountable-and-unaffordable-2020/\nState Bonded Obligations 2020 report: https://www.alec.org/publication/state-bonded-obligations-2020/\nCNBC Article on Unaccountable Unaffordable 2020, “Kelly Evans: Moving to Tennessee”: https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/06/24/kelly-evans-moving-to-tennessee.html \nJonathan Williams Article on State Bonded Obligations 2020:  alec.org/state-bonded","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know the states owe more than $20,000 per person in unfunded liabilities? Millions of Americans and their hopes of a secure retirement are vulnerable to mismanagement and poor accounting by statehouses. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist, Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform and Thomas Savidge, Research Manager for the Center for State Fiscal Reform as they discuss the newest release of the ALEC Debt Trilogy: Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, Unaccountable and Unaffordable and State Bonded Obligations. Learn how ALEC is helping states steer their way onto stable financial ground. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities 2020 report: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/other-post-employment-benefit-liabilities-2020/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/other-post-employment-benefit-liabilities-2020/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nUnaccountable and Unaffordable 2020 report: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/unaccountable-and-unaffordable-2020/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/unaccountable-and-unaffordable-2020/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nState Bonded Obligations 2020 report: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/state-bonded-obligations-2020/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/state-bonded-obligations-2020/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCNBC Article on Unaccountable Unaffordable 2020, “Kelly Evans: Moving to Tennessee”: \u003ca href=\"https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/06/24/kelly-evans-moving-to-tennessee.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/06/24/kelly-evans-moving-to-tennessee.html\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nJonathan Williams Article on State Bonded Obligations 2020:  alec.org/state-bonded\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Did you know the states owe more than $20,000 per person in unfunded liabilities? Millions of Americans and their hopes of a secure retirement are vulnerable to mismanagement and poor accounting by statehouses. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist, Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform and Thomas Savidge, Research Manager for the Center for State Fiscal Reform as they discuss the newest release of the ALEC Debt Trilogy: Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, Unaccountable and Unaffordable and State Bonded Obligations. Learn how ALEC is helping states steer their way onto stable financial ground.","date_published":"2021-07-22T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b8515a80-8dcd-4336-be6e-82417e39e1d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23449368,"duration_in_seconds":1659}]},{"id":"4788514d-f31c-4730-bb0b-30ed16be2309","title":"97: Hydrogen: Powering the Future w/ Rep. Melissa Ballard","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/97","content_text":"The State of Utah is not resting on its first-place finish in Rich States Poor States. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Representative Melissa Ballard of Utah and ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Manager Carly Good, to discuss how the Beehive State is investing in the future of energy with Hydrogen. Find out how Representative Ballard’s efforts to enact Alternative Fuel Incentives Amendments are helping diversify and grow Utah’s economy on this edition of Across the States.\n*Correction: 1/3 of total GDP goes through Utah. \n\nLINKS\nEnergy Affordability Report 2021: https://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/\nALEC Model Policy for Hydrogen: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/hydrogen-tax-incentives-act/\nRep. Ballard: Realizing Utah’s clean energy potential, Utah Policy: https://utahpolicy.com/archive/26502-rep-ballard-realizing-utah-s-clean-energy-potential","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe State of Utah is not resting on its first-place finish in Rich States Poor States. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Representative Melissa Ballard of Utah and ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Manager Carly Good, to discuss how the Beehive State is investing in the future of energy with Hydrogen. Find out how Representative Ballard’s efforts to enact Alternative Fuel Incentives Amendments are helping diversify and grow Utah’s economy on this edition of Across the States.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Correction: 1/3 of total GDP goes through Utah. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS\u003cbr\u003e\nEnergy Affordability Report 2021: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Policy for Hydrogen: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/hydrogen-tax-incentives-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/hydrogen-tax-incentives-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRep. Ballard: Realizing Utah’s clean energy potential, Utah Policy: \u003ca href=\"https://utahpolicy.com/archive/26502-rep-ballard-realizing-utah-s-clean-energy-potential\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://utahpolicy.com/archive/26502-rep-ballard-realizing-utah-s-clean-energy-potential\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The State of Utah is not resting on its first-place finish in Rich States Poor States. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Representative Melissa Ballard of Utah and ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Manager Carly Good, to discuss how the Beehive State is investing in the future of energy with Hydrogen. Find out how Representative Ballard’s efforts to enact Alternative Fuel Incentives Amendments are helping diversify and grow Utah’s economy on this edition of Across the States.\r\n*Correction: 1/3 of total GDP goes through Utah. ","date_published":"2021-07-09T04:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/4788514d-f31c-4730-bb0b-30ed16be2309.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13887561,"duration_in_seconds":976}]},{"id":"6a2afaaf-503a-484f-8bdc-2db71578d627","title":"96: The FORUM Act and Free Speech: Protecting the First Amendment on College Campuses w/ Rikki Schlott","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/96","content_text":"Freedom of speech has become a hotly contested matter on college campuses but the State of Montana is taking a stand for the First Amendment. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Rikki Schlott, freelance journalist and writer, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force, to discuss Montana’s recently enacted FORUM Act and how it protects free speech in postsecondary education. \nThe FORUM Act in Reason: https://reason.com/2021/04/20/montana-becomes-latest-state-to-protect-free-speech-with-the-forum-act/\nALEC on the Passage of FORUM Act: https://www.alec.org/article/montana-passes-legislation-to-protect-free-speech-of-college-students/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFreedom of speech has become a hotly contested matter on college campuses but the State of Montana is taking a stand for the First Amendment. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Rikki Schlott, freelance journalist and writer, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force, to discuss Montana’s recently enacted FORUM Act and how it protects free speech in postsecondary education. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe FORUM Act in Reason: \u003ca href=\"https://reason.com/2021/04/20/montana-becomes-latest-state-to-protect-free-speech-with-the-forum-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://reason.com/2021/04/20/montana-becomes-latest-state-to-protect-free-speech-with-the-forum-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC on the Passage of FORUM Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/montana-passes-legislation-to-protect-free-speech-of-college-students/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/montana-passes-legislation-to-protect-free-speech-of-college-students/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Freedom of speech has become a hotly contested matter on college campuses but the State of Montana is taking a stand for the First Amendment. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Rikki Schlott, freelance journalist and writer, and Andrew Handel, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force, to discuss Montana’s recently enacted FORUM Act and how it protects free speech in postsecondary education. ","date_published":"2021-06-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/6a2afaaf-503a-484f-8bdc-2db71578d627.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11274782,"duration_in_seconds":789}]},{"id":"a85a670f-32be-4158-be6b-afada88c33a6","title":"95: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, HIV/AIDS Prevention, and Pride Month with State Legislator of the Month Rep. Phil Christofanelli","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/95","content_text":"In just the last four months, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed sweeping education reform and HIV/AIDS prevention legislation thanks to State Legislator of the Month, Representative Phil Christofanelli. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Rep. Christofanelli to discuss the passage of both his Empowerment Scholarship Accounts plan and his proposal to expand access to pre- and post-HIV exposure medications. \nRep. Phil Christofanelli in the Missouri Times: https://themissouritimes.com/phil-christofanelli-is-headlining-this-legislative-session/\nMO HIV/AIDS bill in the St. Louis Post: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/changes-to-hiv-laws-moving-in-missouri-legislature-but-anti-discrimination-win-proves-elusive/article_9384594b-880c-5aef-b4d6-0b1b4af5bb39.html \nESA bill passage in the Missouri Independent: https://missouriindependent.com/2021/06/02/missouri-lawmakers-passed-a-tax-credit-program-to-fund-school-choice-how-will-it-work/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn just the last four months, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed sweeping education reform and HIV/AIDS prevention legislation thanks to State Legislator of the Month, Representative Phil Christofanelli. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Rep. Christofanelli to discuss the passage of both his Empowerment Scholarship Accounts plan and his proposal to expand access to pre- and post-HIV exposure medications. \u003cbr\u003e\nRep. Phil Christofanelli in the Missouri Times: \u003ca href=\"https://themissouritimes.com/phil-christofanelli-is-headlining-this-legislative-session/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://themissouritimes.com/phil-christofanelli-is-headlining-this-legislative-session/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMO HIV/AIDS bill in the St. Louis Post: \u003ca href=\"https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/changes-to-hiv-laws-moving-in-missouri-legislature-but-anti-discrimination-win-proves-elusive/article_9384594b-880c-5aef-b4d6-0b1b4af5bb39.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/changes-to-hiv-laws-moving-in-missouri-legislature-but-anti-discrimination-win-proves-elusive/article_9384594b-880c-5aef-b4d6-0b1b4af5bb39.html\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nESA bill passage in the Missouri Independent: \u003ca href=\"https://missouriindependent.com/2021/06/02/missouri-lawmakers-passed-a-tax-credit-program-to-fund-school-choice-how-will-it-work/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://missouriindependent.com/2021/06/02/missouri-lawmakers-passed-a-tax-credit-program-to-fund-school-choice-how-will-it-work/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In just the last four months, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed sweeping education reform and HIV/AIDS prevention legislation thanks to State Legislator of the Month, Representative Phil Christofanelli. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Rep. Christofanelli to discuss the passage of both his Empowerment Scholarship Accounts plan and his proposal to expand access to pre- and post-HIV exposure medications.","date_published":"2021-06-23T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a85a670f-32be-4158-be6b-afada88c33a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11428301,"duration_in_seconds":800}]},{"id":"d4c2e950-5a63-4545-a175-af6c42039a66","title":"94: Pay It Forward: How Bucksport, ME, Triumphed over COVID-19 w/ Susan Lessard","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/94","content_text":"Small businesses and localities felt the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the small town of Bucksport, Maine, found a way through the crisis through innovative policies and neighborly compassion. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard and Penobscot County Commissioner Andre Cushing to discuss the success of Lessard’s ‘Pay It Forward’ program and how her hometown navigated the pandemic.\nPay It Forward Plan: https://www.bucksportmaine.gov/vertical/sites/%7B1700581E-144E-4C5D-B026-79CCA6D1E656%7D/uploads/Proposals_for_Council.pdf \nFox Bangor Coverage of Pay It Forward: https://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/bucksport-pays-it-forward/ \nWABI Channel 5 Coverage of Pay It Forward: https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Bucksport-councilors-approve-relief-for-businesses-and-residents-569345791.html","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSmall businesses and localities felt the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the small town of Bucksport, Maine, found a way through the crisis through innovative policies and neighborly compassion. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard and Penobscot County Commissioner Andre Cushing to discuss the success of Lessard’s ‘Pay It Forward’ program and how her hometown navigated the pandemic.\u003cbr\u003e\nPay It Forward Plan: \u003ca href=\"https://www.bucksportmaine.gov/vertical/sites/%7B1700581E-144E-4C5D-B026-79CCA6D1E656%7D/uploads/Proposals_for_Council.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.bucksportmaine.gov/vertical/sites/%7B1700581E-144E-4C5D-B026-79CCA6D1E656%7D/uploads/Proposals_for_Council.pdf\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nFox Bangor Coverage of Pay It Forward: \u003ca href=\"https://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/bucksport-pays-it-forward/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/bucksport-pays-it-forward/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nWABI Channel 5 Coverage of Pay It Forward: \u003ca href=\"https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Bucksport-councilors-approve-relief-for-businesses-and-residents-569345791.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Bucksport-councilors-approve-relief-for-businesses-and-residents-569345791.html\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Small businesses and localities felt the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the small town of Bucksport, Maine, found a way through the crisis through innovative policies and neighborly compassion. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard and Penobscot County Commissioner Andre Cushing to discuss the success of Lessard’s ‘Pay It Forward’ program and how her hometown navigated the pandemic.","date_published":"2021-06-09T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d4c2e950-5a63-4545-a175-af6c42039a66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17371162,"duration_in_seconds":1224}]},{"id":"f949146f-400a-414e-ad5a-7d2f0a07bb9f","title":"93: Tackling Recidivism w/ Kim Moser ","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/93","content_text":"The criminal justice system is no stranger to the long-time cycle of inmates in and out of prison with little hope for a second chance in society. But thanks to Kentucky Representative Kim Moser and her HB 497, the Bluegrass State could break that cycle. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Representative Moser and ALEC Policy Analyst Lourdes Bautista as they dissect the issue of recidivism and how her recently enacted bill could change the game when it comes to inmate reentry into the workforce.\nKentucky Chamber of Commerce Bottom Line Article: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2021/03/15/certificate-of-employability-bill-clears-senate-committee/\nWTQV Article on Passage of HB 497: https://www.wtvq.com/2021/03/31/criminal-justice-reform-group-applauds-legislative-action/\nALEC Resolution in Favor of Reentry Programs: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/ \nALEC Model Policy for Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/civil-liability-for-employers-hiring-ex-offenders-act/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe criminal justice system is no stranger to the long-time cycle of inmates in and out of prison with little hope for a second chance in society. But thanks to Kentucky Representative Kim Moser and her HB 497, the Bluegrass State could break that cycle. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Representative Moser and ALEC Policy Analyst Lourdes Bautista as they dissect the issue of recidivism and how her recently enacted bill could change the game when it comes to inmate reentry into the workforce.\u003cbr\u003e\nKentucky Chamber of Commerce Bottom Line Article: \u003ca href=\"https://kychamberbottomline.com/2021/03/15/certificate-of-employability-bill-clears-senate-committee/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://kychamberbottomline.com/2021/03/15/certificate-of-employability-bill-clears-senate-committee/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWTQV Article on Passage of HB 497: \u003ca href=\"https://www.wtvq.com/2021/03/31/criminal-justice-reform-group-applauds-legislative-action/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wtvq.com/2021/03/31/criminal-justice-reform-group-applauds-legislative-action/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Resolution in Favor of Reentry Programs: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Policy for Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/civil-liability-for-employers-hiring-ex-offenders-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/civil-liability-for-employers-hiring-ex-offenders-act/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The criminal justice system is no stranger to the long-time cycle of inmates in and out of prison with little hope for a second chance in society. But thanks to Kentucky Representative Kim Moser and her HB 497, the Bluegrass State could break that cycle. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Representative Moser and ALEC Policy Analyst Lourdes Bautista as they dissect the issue of recidivism and how her recently enacted bill could change the game when it comes to inmate reentry into the workforce.","date_published":"2021-06-04T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f949146f-400a-414e-ad5a-7d2f0a07bb9f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16022950,"duration_in_seconds":1128}]},{"id":"94864c83-588f-4983-b31f-597d8ef9f916","title":"92: Crisis in Belarus w/ Hanna Yahorava","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/92","content_text":"The recent detainment of journalist and activist Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian government has led to a wave of condemnation against the authoritarian Lukashenko regime. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Hanna Yahorava, Activist in the Belarus United Civic Party and Director of United Mass Media, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations task forces for ALEC, to discuss the recent developments in Belarus, the corruption of President Lukashenko and the suffering of the Belarusian people. \n\nAtlantic Council article on Belarusian State-Sponsored Air Piracy: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/state-sponsored-air-piracy-belarus-dictator-lukashenka-demonstrates-his-defiance/\nAP News Article on Belarusian Election Fraud: https://apnews.com/article/international-news-ap-top-news-europe-72e43a8b9e4c56362d4c1d6393bd54fb\nALEC Article on Belarus, 2020: https://www.alec.org/article/belarus-at-a-crossroads-authoritarian-rule-or-liberal-democracy/\nAtlantic Council webinar on Belarusian Political Prisoners: https://prisoners.spring96.org/en","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe recent detainment of journalist and activist Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian government has led to a wave of condemnation against the authoritarian Lukashenko regime. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Hanna Yahorava, Activist in the Belarus United Civic Party and Director of United Mass Media, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations task forces for ALEC, to discuss the recent developments in Belarus, the corruption of President Lukashenko and the suffering of the Belarusian people. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Council article on Belarusian State-Sponsored Air Piracy: \u003ca href=\"https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/state-sponsored-air-piracy-belarus-dictator-lukashenka-demonstrates-his-defiance/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/state-sponsored-air-piracy-belarus-dictator-lukashenka-demonstrates-his-defiance/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAP News Article on Belarusian Election Fraud: \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/international-news-ap-top-news-europe-72e43a8b9e4c56362d4c1d6393bd54fb\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apnews.com/article/international-news-ap-top-news-europe-72e43a8b9e4c56362d4c1d6393bd54fb\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Article on Belarus, 2020: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/belarus-at-a-crossroads-authoritarian-rule-or-liberal-democracy/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/belarus-at-a-crossroads-authoritarian-rule-or-liberal-democracy/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAtlantic Council webinar on Belarusian Political Prisoners: \u003ca href=\"https://prisoners.spring96.org/en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://prisoners.spring96.org/en\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The recent detainment of journalist and activist Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian government has led to a wave of condemnation against the authoritarian Lukashenko regime. Listen in as Matthew Fisher sits down with Hanna Yahorava, Activist in the Belarus United Civic Party and Director of United Mass Media, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations task forces for ALEC, to discuss the recent developments in Belarus, the corruption of President Lukashenko and the suffering of the Belarusian people. ","date_published":"2021-06-02T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/94864c83-588f-4983-b31f-597d8ef9f916.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29461483,"duration_in_seconds":2088}]},{"id":"259d4ea0-a7dd-498c-b01f-69d2884cd02a","title":"91: How Energy Development Fuels Education and Local Government w/ Lori Saine and Dicky Shanor","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/91","content_text":"Politicians often treat energy and education as two separate topics. But on the local level, the two have more in common than one may think. Join Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with Weld County Commissioner and former Colorado State Representative, Lori Saine, and Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Department of Education Dicky Shanor to discuss how oil and gas development can be a catalyst for improving America’s schools. \nACCE Website: https://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/\nFort Lupton Press Story on Lori Saine Election to County Commissioner: https://www.ftluptonpress.com/stories/two-new-commissioner-sworn-into-the-job,371582 ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePoliticians often treat energy and education as two separate topics. But on the local level, the two have more in common than one may think. Join Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with Weld County Commissioner and former Colorado State Representative, Lori Saine, and Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Department of Education Dicky Shanor to discuss how oil and gas development can be a catalyst for improving America’s schools. \u003cbr\u003e\nACCE Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFort Lupton Press Story on Lori Saine Election to County Commissioner: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ftluptonpress.com/stories/two-new-commissioner-sworn-into-the-job,371582\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ftluptonpress.com/stories/two-new-commissioner-sworn-into-the-job,371582\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Politicians often treat energy and education as two separate topics. But on the local level, the two have more in common than one may think. Join Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with Weld County Commissioner and former Colorado State Representative, Lori Saine, and Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Department of Education Dicky Shanor to discuss how oil and gas development can be a catalyst for improving America’s schools. ","date_published":"2021-05-28T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/259d4ea0-a7dd-498c-b01f-69d2884cd02a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14809639,"duration_in_seconds":1042}]},{"id":"18bc4b21-538d-437e-890f-522871b4d126","title":"90: Making Government Work w/ Tan Parker","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/90","content_text":"America faces many challenges that demand action. In his new book, Making Government Work, Texas State Representative Tan Parker brings together the best and brightest of public servants and policy minds to propose innovative solutions for state lawmakers. Join Representative Parker and Matthew Fisher as they discuss “Making Government Work” and how policy reforms based on federalism offer America a better future. \nMaking Government Work: https://makinggovernmentwork.com/ \nTan Parker State Legislator of the Month: https://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-tx-rep-tan-parker/ \nTan Parker on the USMCA Trade Agreement: https://www.alec.org/article/alec-state-chair-rep-tan-parker-tells-us-why-usmca-is-a-win-for-texas-and-a-win-for-the-rest-of-the-nation/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAmerica faces many challenges that demand action. In his new book, Making Government Work, Texas State Representative Tan Parker brings together the best and brightest of public servants and policy minds to propose innovative solutions for state lawmakers. Join Representative Parker and Matthew Fisher as they discuss “Making Government Work” and how policy reforms based on federalism offer America a better future. \u003cbr\u003e\nMaking Government Work: \u003ca href=\"https://makinggovernmentwork.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://makinggovernmentwork.com/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTan Parker State Legislator of the Month: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-tx-rep-tan-parker/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-tx-rep-tan-parker/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTan Parker on the USMCA Trade Agreement: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/alec-state-chair-rep-tan-parker-tells-us-why-usmca-is-a-win-for-texas-and-a-win-for-the-rest-of-the-nation/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/alec-state-chair-rep-tan-parker-tells-us-why-usmca-is-a-win-for-texas-and-a-win-for-the-rest-of-the-nation/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"America faces many challenges that demand action. In his new book, Making Government Work, Texas State Representative Tan Parker brings together the best and brightest of public servants and policy minds to propose innovative solutions for state lawmakers. Join Representative Parker and Matthew Fisher as they discuss “Making Government Work” and how policy reforms based on federalism offer America a better future.","date_published":"2021-05-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/18bc4b21-538d-437e-890f-522871b4d126.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15452654,"duration_in_seconds":1087}]},{"id":"e9f96882-5608-4ce6-a3ff-b61b46c21b23","title":"89: Drones and Federalism w/Brent Skorup","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/89","content_text":"Drones are a constant source of debate in America. But how do UAVs relate to federalism? Join Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Task Forces on International Relations and Federalism, as they sit down with Matthew Fisher to discuss how state and local lawmakers are leading the way when it comes to managing and utilizing the emergence of drones in everyday life. \nWhich States Are Prepared for the Drone Industry, v. 2.0 (50-state map and rankings): https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/which-states-are-prepared-drone-industry-0 \nThe FAA is preparing for delivery drones in 2021. Is your state ready? (USA Today op-ed): https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/30/your-state-ready-expansion-drone-delivery-column/4258507001/ \nDrone Technology, Airspace Design, and Aerial Law in States and Cities (white paper): https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/drone-technology-airspace-design-and-aerial-law-states-and-0","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDrones are a constant source of debate in America. But how do UAVs relate to federalism? Join Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Task Forces on International Relations and Federalism, as they sit down with Matthew Fisher to discuss how state and local lawmakers are leading the way when it comes to managing and utilizing the emergence of drones in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhich States Are Prepared for the Drone Industry, v. 2.0 (50-state map and rankings): \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/which-states-are-prepared-drone-industry-0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/which-states-are-prepared-drone-industry-0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nThe FAA is preparing for delivery drones in 2021. Is your state ready? (USA Today op-ed): \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/30/your-state-ready-expansion-drone-delivery-column/4258507001/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/30/your-state-ready-expansion-drone-delivery-column/4258507001/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nDrone Technology, Airspace Design, and Aerial Law in States and Cities (white paper): \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/drone-technology-airspace-design-and-aerial-law-states-and-0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/drone-technology-airspace-design-and-aerial-law-states-and-0\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Drones are a constant source of debate in America. But how do UAVs relate to federalism? Join Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the ALEC Task Forces on International Relations and Federalism, as they sit down with Matthew Fisher to discuss how state and local lawmakers are leading the way when it comes to managing and utilizing the emergence of drones in everyday life. ","date_published":"2021-05-21T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/e9f96882-5608-4ce6-a3ff-b61b46c21b23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12812283,"duration_in_seconds":899}]},{"id":"8175b359-dcf9-4a71-ba3a-3ae711abe719","title":"88: The Rise of Communist China w/ Newt Gingrich","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/88","content_text":"Join former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on a special episode of Across the State as they discuss the emergence of China as a global power. In a conversation about China’s aggressive ambitions to America’s flawed approach to Beijing in the past, find out what the United States can do to counter Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party in the future.\nALEC Article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative: https://www.alec.org/article/chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-undermines-partner-countries-democratic-governance/\nALEC Article on China’s National Security Law on Hong Kong: https://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/ \nNewt Gingrich Op-Ed in Fox News “China’s secret campaign to spy on US and buy influence is exposed”: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/china-universities-spying-newt-gingrich \nNewt Gingrich Op-Ed in Newsweek: “The Fantasy of a Benevolent China Is Over. Fortunately, America Has Trump” https://www.newsweek.com/newt-gingrich-fantasy-benevolent-china-over-fortunately-america-has-trump-opinion-1467509 \nLink to Purchase Newt Gingrich’s Book “Trump vs. China”: https://www.amazon.com/Trump-China-Americas-Greatest-Challenge/dp/1546099883 ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on a special episode of Across the State as they discuss the emergence of China as a global power. In a conversation about China’s aggressive ambitions to America’s flawed approach to Beijing in the past, find out what the United States can do to counter Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-undermines-partner-countries-democratic-governance/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-undermines-partner-countries-democratic-governance/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Article on China’s National Security Law on Hong Kong: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nNewt Gingrich Op-Ed in Fox News “China’s secret campaign to spy on US and buy influence is exposed”: \u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/china-universities-spying-newt-gingrich\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/china-universities-spying-newt-gingrich\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nNewt Gingrich Op-Ed in Newsweek: “The Fantasy of a Benevolent China Is Over. Fortunately, America Has Trump” \u003ca href=\"https://www.newsweek.com/newt-gingrich-fantasy-benevolent-china-over-fortunately-america-has-trump-opinion-1467509\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.newsweek.com/newt-gingrich-fantasy-benevolent-china-over-fortunately-america-has-trump-opinion-1467509\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nLink to Purchase Newt Gingrich’s Book “Trump vs. China”: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Trump-China-Americas-Greatest-Challenge/dp/1546099883\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Trump-China-Americas-Greatest-Challenge/dp/1546099883\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on a special episode of Across the State as they discuss the emergence of China as a global power. In a conversation about China’s aggressive ambitions to America’s flawed approach to Beijing in the past, find out what the United States can do to counter Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party in the future.","date_published":"2021-05-19T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/8175b359-dcf9-4a71-ba3a-3ae711abe719.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25129198,"duration_in_seconds":1779}]},{"id":"d0fb1fdf-027b-4348-af35-cdac1d689df6","title":"87: China’s Rise, America’s Response w/ Dr. Weifeng Zhong ","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/87","content_text":"China’s rise and determination to become the preeminent global economic and military power is one of the most complex foreign policy issues facing the United States today. On this episode of Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of Federalism and International Relations at ALEC, to discuss current challenges between the two nations and optimal US responses.\n\nWeifeng Zhong’s previous Across the States podcast on Chinese propaganda https://podcast.alec.org/37Taiwan \nAmbassador Bi-khim Hsiao’s presentation to the Federalism \u0026amp; International Relations Task Force\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1dxS0_l8BtWfxpAFaFpRoCKEEWyv4bzDg/viewPresident \nTsai Ing-wen’s acceptance of ALEC’s International Pioneer award at 2020 SNPS\nhttps://www.alec.org/article/2020-alec-international-pioneer-award-goes-to-taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen/ \nAcross the States podcast with then Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation discussing the Uyghurs \u0026amp; Hong Kong https://podcast.alec.org/63 \nArticle on China’s National Security law which was used to upend democratic institutions in Hong Kong https://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/\nThe Economist article declaring Taiwan the most dangerous place on the planet. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/05/01/the-most-dangerous-place-on-earth\nWeifeng Zhong’s Discourse Article on China:https://www.discoursemagazine.com/ideas/2021/05/12/the-china-challenge-enjoying-key-advantages-the-mainland-may-soon-overtake-the-u-s/\nMercatus Center Policy Index https://policychangeindex.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChina’s rise and determination to become the preeminent global economic and military power is one of the most complex foreign policy issues facing the United States today. On this episode of Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of Federalism and International Relations at ALEC, to discuss current challenges between the two nations and optimal US responses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeifeng Zhong’s previous Across the States podcast on Chinese propaganda \u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/37Taiwan\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://podcast.alec.org/37Taiwan\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nAmbassador Bi-khim Hsiao’s presentation to the Federalism \u0026amp; International Relations Task Force\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dxS0_l8BtWfxpAFaFpRoCKEEWyv4bzDg/viewPresident\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1dxS0_l8BtWfxpAFaFpRoCKEEWyv4bzDg/viewPresident\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTsai Ing-wen’s acceptance of ALEC’s International Pioneer award at 2020 SNPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/2020-alec-international-pioneer-award-goes-to-taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/2020-alec-international-pioneer-award-goes-to-taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nAcross the States podcast with then Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation discussing the Uyghurs \u0026amp; Hong Kong \u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/63\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://podcast.alec.org/63\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nArticle on China’s National Security law which was used to upend democratic institutions in Hong Kong \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/china-implements-national-security-law-that-threatens-to-violate-hong-kongs-sovereignty/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Economist article declaring Taiwan the most dangerous place on the planet. \u003ca href=\"https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/05/01/the-most-dangerous-place-on-earth\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/05/01/the-most-dangerous-place-on-earth\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWeifeng Zhong’s Discourse Article on China:\u003ca href=\"https://www.discoursemagazine.com/ideas/2021/05/12/the-china-challenge-enjoying-key-advantages-the-mainland-may-soon-overtake-the-u-s/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.discoursemagazine.com/ideas/2021/05/12/the-china-challenge-enjoying-key-advantages-the-mainland-may-soon-overtake-the-u-s/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMercatus Center Policy Index \u003ca href=\"https://policychangeindex.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://policychangeindex.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"China’s rise and determination to become the preeminent global economic and military power is one of the most complex foreign policy issues facing the United States today. On this episode of Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of Federalism and International Relations at ALEC, to discuss current challenges between the two nations and optimal US responses.Weifeng Zhong’s previous Across the States podcast on Chinese propaganda","date_published":"2021-05-14T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d0fb1fdf-027b-4348-af35-cdac1d689df6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24197176,"duration_in_seconds":1712}]},{"id":"5fcfc92a-b9b9-42aa-8851-23f422a4c2a2","title":"86: Rich States, Poor States: The New Edition","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/86","content_text":"The newest edition of Rich States, Poor States tells the story of the free-market ideals that build prosperous states after COVID-19 and beyond, and outlines the policy priorities that helped states stay ahead in 2020. Join report coauthor and ALEC Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk for a discussion on the winners and losers of the 14th Edition, and the policy priorities that can help.\nRich States, Poor States 14th Edition: http://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\n“New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of Economic Opportunity”, by Jonathan Williams: https://www.alec.org/article/new-census-report-americans-continue-to-vote-with-their-feet-in-favor-of-economic-opportunity/\n“A Discussion with Tennessee Leaders: Hall Tax Repeal, Right-to-Work and Economic Growth” by Lee Schalk: https://www.alec.org/article/a-discussion-with-tennessee-leaders-hall-tax-repeal-right-to-work-and-economic-growth/\n“The Heartland Property-Tax Rebellion”, by Jonathan Williams and Dave Trabert: https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/04/the-heartland-property-tax-rebellion/\n“Truth-in-Taxation Laws Are Gold Standard of Property Tax Reform”, by Jonathan Williams, Lee Schalk, and John Hendrickson: https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/04/29/truth-in-taxation-laws-are-gold-standard-of-property-tax-reform/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe newest edition of Rich States, Poor States tells the story of the free-market ideals that build prosperous states after COVID-19 and beyond, and outlines the policy priorities that helped states stay ahead in 2020. Join report coauthor and ALEC Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk for a discussion on the winners and losers of the 14th Edition, and the policy priorities that can help.\u003cbr\u003e\nRich States, Poor States 14th Edition: \u003ca href=\"http://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of Economic Opportunity”, by Jonathan Williams: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/new-census-report-americans-continue-to-vote-with-their-feet-in-favor-of-economic-opportunity/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/new-census-report-americans-continue-to-vote-with-their-feet-in-favor-of-economic-opportunity/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“A Discussion with Tennessee Leaders: Hall Tax Repeal, Right-to-Work and Economic Growth” by Lee Schalk: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/a-discussion-with-tennessee-leaders-hall-tax-repeal-right-to-work-and-economic-growth/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/a-discussion-with-tennessee-leaders-hall-tax-repeal-right-to-work-and-economic-growth/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“The Heartland Property-Tax Rebellion”, by Jonathan Williams and Dave Trabert: \u003ca href=\"https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/04/the-heartland-property-tax-rebellion/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.nationalreview.com/2021/04/the-heartland-property-tax-rebellion/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Truth-in-Taxation Laws Are Gold Standard of Property Tax Reform”, by Jonathan Williams, Lee Schalk, and John Hendrickson: \u003ca href=\"https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/04/29/truth-in-taxation-laws-are-gold-standard-of-property-tax-reform/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.dailysignal.com/2021/04/29/truth-in-taxation-laws-are-gold-standard-of-property-tax-reform/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The newest edition of Rich States, Poor States tells the story of the free-market ideals that build prosperous states after COVID-19 and beyond, and outlines the policy priorities that helped states stay ahead in 2020. Join report coauthor and ALEC Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk for a discussion on the winners and losers of the 14th Edition, and the policy priorities that can help.","date_published":"2021-05-12T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/5fcfc92a-b9b9-42aa-8851-23f422a4c2a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28918884,"duration_in_seconds":2049}]},{"id":"463272b7-3fa0-4a8a-bbfa-386deed6fe08","title":"85: Smart Cities III w/ Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/85","content_text":"What is urban mobility? And how does it impact the growth and vitality of local economies? Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Hunter Hamberlin to discuss the importance of urban mobility and how state and local lawmakers can navigate the hurdles and barriers to its development.\n\nJonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is urban mobility? And how does it impact the growth and vitality of local economies? Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Hunter Hamberlin to discuss the importance of urban mobility and how state and local lawmakers can navigate the hurdles and barriers to its development.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathon Hauenschild Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What is urban mobility? And how does it impact the growth and vitality of local economies? Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Hunter Hamberlin to discuss the importance of urban mobility and how state and local lawmakers can navigate the hurdles and barriers to its development.","date_published":"2021-05-05T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/463272b7-3fa0-4a8a-bbfa-386deed6fe08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12665833,"duration_in_seconds":888}]},{"id":"c0eb9933-13ed-484e-851d-4590d344025e","title":"84: ALEC Brief Filing to SCOTUS: Donor Disclosure and the 1st Amendment","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/84","content_text":"The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday, April 26th, for Americans for Prosperity v. Becerra - a case concerning donor disclosure and the First Amendment. ALEC submitted an amicus brief to the court concerning this case in early March, bringing to light what happens when donor privacy isn’t preserved—when ideological opponents harass and intimidate people and organizations because of the causes they support. Today the report authors, former FEC Chairman and attorney Lee Goodman, Director for the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Jonathon Hauenschild and Counsel and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Bartlett Cleland sit down to discuss the implications of this case and why ALEC chose to take a stand. \nALEC AMICUS BRIEF: https://www.alec.org/publication/amicus-brief-afp-v-baccera/ \nALEC PRESS RELEASE: https://www.alec.org/press-release/alec-legal-center-files-supreme-court-brief-opposing-donor-disclosure/\nLAW AND CRIME ARTICLE: https://lawandcrime.com/supreme-court/justices-appear-poised-to-strike-down-california-law-in-case-with-potential-to-allow-more-dark-money-in-politics/\nBLOOMBERG ARTICLE: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/u-s-supreme-court-will-hear-koch-backed-challenge-to-donor-law \nPHILANTHROPHY ROUNDTABLE: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/home/blog/post/roundtable/2021/04/26/california-vs.-charitable-giving Special Guest: Bartlett Cleland.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday, April 26th, for Americans for Prosperity v. Becerra - a case concerning donor disclosure and the First Amendment. ALEC submitted an amicus brief to the court concerning this case in early March, bringing to light what happens when donor privacy isn’t preserved—when ideological opponents harass and intimidate people and organizations because of the causes they support. Today the report authors, former FEC Chairman and attorney Lee Goodman, Director for the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Jonathon Hauenschild and Counsel and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Bartlett Cleland sit down to discuss the implications of this case and why ALEC chose to take a stand. \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC AMICUS BRIEF: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/amicus-brief-afp-v-baccera/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/amicus-brief-afp-v-baccera/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC PRESS RELEASE: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/press-release/alec-legal-center-files-supreme-court-brief-opposing-donor-disclosure/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/press-release/alec-legal-center-files-supreme-court-brief-opposing-donor-disclosure/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLAW AND CRIME ARTICLE: \u003ca href=\"https://lawandcrime.com/supreme-court/justices-appear-poised-to-strike-down-california-law-in-case-with-potential-to-allow-more-dark-money-in-politics/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://lawandcrime.com/supreme-court/justices-appear-poised-to-strike-down-california-law-in-case-with-potential-to-allow-more-dark-money-in-politics/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBLOOMBERG ARTICLE: \u003ca href=\"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/u-s-supreme-court-will-hear-koch-backed-challenge-to-donor-law\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/u-s-supreme-court-will-hear-koch-backed-challenge-to-donor-law\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPHILANTHROPHY ROUNDTABLE: \u003ca href=\"https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/home/blog/post/roundtable/2021/04/26/california-vs.-charitable-giving\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/home/blog/post/roundtable/2021/04/26/california-vs.-charitable-giving\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bartlett Cleland.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday, April 26th, for Americans for Prosperity v. Becerra - a case concerning donor disclosure and the First Amendment. ALEC submitted an amicus brief to the court concerning this case in early March, bringing to light what happens when donor privacy isn’t preserved—when ideological opponents harass and intimidate people and organizations because of the causes they support. Today the report authors, former FEC Chairman and attorney Lee Goodman, Director for the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Jonathon Hauenschild and Counsel and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Bartlett Cleland sit down to discuss the implications of this case and why ALEC chose to take a stand.","date_published":"2021-04-27T09:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/c0eb9933-13ed-484e-851d-4590d344025e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21020239,"duration_in_seconds":1485}]},{"id":"d7c19133-3b22-4a7d-8321-40a98b1efca1","title":"83: Truth in Taxation w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/83","content_text":"Property taxation is complicated, but thankfully change is on its way. Join Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, as they discuss the states enacting Truth in Taxation reforms and how lawmakers can bring the benefits to their states. \nMore on Property Tax Reform from Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk: https://www.alec.org/article/a-bipartisan-win-on-property-taxes-for-kansas-taxpayers/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eProperty taxation is complicated, but thankfully change is on its way. Join Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, as they discuss the states enacting Truth in Taxation reforms and how lawmakers can bring the benefits to their states. \u003cbr\u003e\nMore on Property Tax Reform from Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/a-bipartisan-win-on-property-taxes-for-kansas-taxpayers/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/a-bipartisan-win-on-property-taxes-for-kansas-taxpayers/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Property taxation is complicated, but thankfully change is on its way. Join Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, as they discuss the states enacting Truth in Taxation reforms and how lawmakers can bring the benefits to their states.","date_published":"2021-04-23T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d7c19133-3b22-4a7d-8321-40a98b1efca1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13433326,"duration_in_seconds":943}]},{"id":"ae8a0723-e528-49e1-8feb-dd3950c1c21e","title":"82: Real Solutions for Energy Independence w/Landon Stevens","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/82","content_text":"When there are challenges facing the country’s energy sector, every American feels it. Landon Stevens, Director of Policy \u0026amp; Advocacy at the Conservative Energy Network, and Carly Good, Manager of the ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture task force, join Matthew Fisher to discuss obstacles in the energy sector and the free market approach to developing America’s vast energy potential. \nConservative Energy Network Website: https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\nListen to more from the Conservative Energy Network on Across the State Here: https://podcast.alec.org/77\nALEC Energy Affordability Report: https://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen there are challenges facing the country’s energy sector, every American feels it. Landon Stevens, Director of Policy \u0026amp; Advocacy at the Conservative Energy Network, and Carly Good, Manager of the ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture task force, join Matthew Fisher to discuss obstacles in the energy sector and the free market approach to developing America’s vast energy potential. \u003cbr\u003e\nConservative Energy Network Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nListen to more from the Conservative Energy Network on Across the State Here: \u003ca href=\"https://podcast.alec.org/77\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://podcast.alec.org/77\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Energy Affordability Report: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/energy-affordability-report/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When there are challenges facing the country’s energy sector, every American feels it. Landon Stevens, Director of Policy \u0026 Advocacy at the Conservative Energy Network, and Carly Good, Manager of the ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture task force, join Matthew Fisher to discuss obstacles in the energy sector and the free market approach to developing America’s vast energy potential.","date_published":"2021-04-20T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ae8a0723-e528-49e1-8feb-dd3950c1c21e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10214984,"duration_in_seconds":713}]},{"id":"c8184079-9e57-4f19-a9a8-8400c9dd4142","title":"81: Welcome to ACCE, New Local Lawmakers","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/81","content_text":"Hunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams and Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE) Andre Cushing to welcome the newest state legislators to ALEC and ACCE. Whether you are new to public service or a seasoned servant leader, ACCE and ALEC have something to offer to you. Listen in to find out how.\nLearn More About...\nALEC: https://www.alec.org/\nACCE: https://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams and Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE) Andre Cushing to welcome the newest state legislators to ALEC and ACCE. Whether you are new to public service or a seasoned servant leader, ACCE and ALEC have something to offer to you. Listen in to find out how.\u003cbr\u003e\nLearn More About...\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nACCE: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/task-force/american-city-county-exchange/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Hunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams and Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE) Andre Cushing to welcome the newest state legislators to ALEC and ACCE. Whether you are new to public service or a seasoned servant leader, ACCE and ALEC have something to offer to you. Listen in to find out how.","date_published":"2021-04-15T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/c8184079-9e57-4f19-a9a8-8400c9dd4142.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8769756,"duration_in_seconds":610}]},{"id":"6c0cbc23-368e-49d2-b609-7d338b0f311e","title":"80: Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/80","content_text":"The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech \u0026amp; Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth. \n\nJames Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/\nJonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech \u0026amp; Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Czerniawksi Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://libertas.org/about/staff/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://libertas.org/about/staff/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJonathon Hauenschild Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech \u0026 Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth. ","date_published":"2021-04-09T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/6c0cbc23-368e-49d2-b609-7d338b0f311e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17321620,"duration_in_seconds":1221}]},{"id":"f906aeea-52c5-4f57-abd5-27703d9a4b8c","title":"79: Protecting Privacy w/ James Czerniawski and Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/79","content_text":"DESCRIPTION The federal government usually dominates the debate over surveillance and privacy. But what about the states and local authorities? James Czerniawski, Policy Analyst for Tech and Innovation at Libertas, joins Jonathon Hauenschild and Matthew Fisher to discuss the importance of privacy and how lawmakers can address the issue going forward.\n\nLINKS: \nJames Czerniawski Profile: https://libertas.org/author/james/\nLibertas Website: https://libertas.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION The federal government usually dominates the debate over surveillance and privacy. But what about the states and local authorities? James Czerniawski, Policy Analyst for Tech and Innovation at Libertas, joins Jonathon Hauenschild and Matthew Fisher to discuss the importance of privacy and how lawmakers can address the issue going forward.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS: \u003cbr\u003e\nJames Czerniawski Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://libertas.org/author/james/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://libertas.org/author/james/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLibertas Website: \u003ca href=\"https://libertas.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://libertas.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The federal government usually dominates the debate over surveillance and privacy. But what about the states and local authorities? James Czerniawski, Policy Analyst for Tech and Innovation at Libertas, joins Jonathon Hauenschild and Matthew Fisher to discuss the importance of privacy and how lawmakers can address the issue going forward.","date_published":"2021-04-06T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f906aeea-52c5-4f57-abd5-27703d9a4b8c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16008624,"duration_in_seconds":1127}]},{"id":"f55f2a4d-f618-4843-be5c-194310629678","title":"78: Good States, Bad Cities II: Local Minimum Wages","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/78","content_text":"What is the impact of local minimum wages on small businesses and our communities? On this episode of Across the States, Hunter Hamberlin sits down with Associate Director of the ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Skip Estes to discuss why an unwise minimum wage set by state and local authorities can backfire when it comes to creating jobs and opportunity for constituents.\n\nSkip Estes from ALEC: https://www.alec.org/person/skip-estes/\nSkip Estes \u0026amp; Jonathan Williams \"The Minimum Wage: Separating Myth from Fact:\" https://issuesinsights.com/2021/02/22/the-minimum-wage-separating-myth-from-fact/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the impact of local minimum wages on small businesses and our communities? On this episode of Across the States, Hunter Hamberlin sits down with Associate Director of the ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Skip Estes to discuss why an unwise minimum wage set by state and local authorities can backfire when it comes to creating jobs and opportunity for constituents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkip Estes from ALEC: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/person/skip-estes/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/person/skip-estes/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkip Estes \u0026amp; Jonathan Williams \u0026quot;The Minimum Wage: Separating Myth from Fact:\u0026quot; \u003ca href=\"https://issuesinsights.com/2021/02/22/the-minimum-wage-separating-myth-from-fact/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://issuesinsights.com/2021/02/22/the-minimum-wage-separating-myth-from-fact/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What is the impact of local minimum wages on small businesses and our communities? On this episode of Across the States, Hunter Hamberlin sits down with Associate Director of the ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Skip Estes to discuss why an unwise minimum wage set by state and local authorities can backfire when it comes to creating jobs and opportunity for constituents.","date_published":"2021-04-02T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f55f2a4d-f618-4843-be5c-194310629678.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9084619,"duration_in_seconds":633}]},{"id":"5cfa2df3-9569-4069-a02e-797fba0f7639","title":"77: The Texas Energy Crisis w/ Michael Jewell and Carly Good","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/77","content_text":"Many wondered what caused Texas Energy Crisis. On today’s episode of Across the States, Michael Jewell of the Conservative Energy Network and the Conservative Coalition Research Institute join Matthew Fisher and Carly Good to break down what happened in the Lonestar State in February and explain how state lawmakers can lead the way in delivering secure and affordable power and electricity to the people.\n\nConservative Energy Network: https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\nMichael Jewell Profile: https://www.conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org/team/michael-jewell/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMany wondered what caused Texas Energy Crisis. On today’s episode of Across the States, Michael Jewell of the Conservative Energy Network and the Conservative Coalition Research Institute join Matthew Fisher and Carly Good to break down what happened in the Lonestar State in February and explain how state lawmakers can lead the way in delivering secure and affordable power and electricity to the people.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConservative Energy Network: \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Jewell Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org/team/michael-jewell/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org/team/michael-jewell/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Many wondered what caused Texas Energy Crisis. On today’s episode of Across the States, Michael Jewell of the Conservative Energy Network and the Conservative Coalition Research Institute join Matthew Fisher and Carly Good to break down what happened in the Lonestar State in February and explain how state lawmakers can lead the way in delivering secure and affordable power and electricity to the people.","date_published":"2021-03-30T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/5cfa2df3-9569-4069-a02e-797fba0f7639.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12675981,"duration_in_seconds":889}]},{"id":"534c45b8-38ac-4b52-9190-f852fa8f7047","title":"76: Executive Overreach w/ Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/76","content_text":"The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies.\n\nJonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora\u0026#39;s box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathon Hauenschild Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies.","date_published":"2021-03-26T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/534c45b8-38ac-4b52-9190-f852fa8f7047.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13221413,"duration_in_seconds":928}]},{"id":"bd4fac5c-ccb5-468e-bdc7-4d9ac29aa7b3","title":"75: EdChoice and the Future of Education w/ Jason Bedrick","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/75","content_text":"From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States.\n\nJason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/\nEdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/\nALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFrom lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJason Bedrick Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEdChoice Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States.","date_published":"2021-03-24T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/bd4fac5c-ccb5-468e-bdc7-4d9ac29aa7b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11244086,"duration_in_seconds":787}]},{"id":"fba6b3ba-bb10-42a8-91bb-1576ac3a1666","title":"74: Cross-State Telehealth w/ Naomi Lopez and Michael Cannon","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/74","content_text":"The future of medicine lies in telehealth. But government regulations and bureaucracy can act as roadblocks to innovation in healthcare. Host Matthew Fisher and Health and Human Sciences Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts sit down with Naomi Lopez of the Goldwater Institute and Michael Cannon from the CATO Institute to discuss how state lawmakers are taking the initiative in the coronavirus pandemic to unleash the full potential that telehealth has to offer.\n\nNaomi Lopez Goldwater Profile: https://goldwaterinstitute.org/team/naomi-lopez/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7gj-8a5UKNmWfaqLc0lzU5ebsoWWbjw8YPHtm0gily0jGB-FEPbyqRoCT7oQAvD_BwE\nMichael Cannon CATO Profile: https://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon\nALEC State Telehealth Innovation Index: https://www.alec.org/publication/state-innovation-index-telehealth/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe future of medicine lies in telehealth. But government regulations and bureaucracy can act as roadblocks to innovation in healthcare. Host Matthew Fisher and Health and Human Sciences Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts sit down with Naomi Lopez of the Goldwater Institute and Michael Cannon from the CATO Institute to discuss how state lawmakers are taking the initiative in the coronavirus pandemic to unleash the full potential that telehealth has to offer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaomi Lopez Goldwater Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://goldwaterinstitute.org/team/naomi-lopez/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7gj-8a5UKNmWfaqLc0lzU5ebsoWWbjw8YPHtm0gily0jGB-FEPbyqRoCT7oQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://goldwaterinstitute.org/team/naomi-lopez/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7gj-8a5UKNmWfaqLc0lzU5ebsoWWbjw8YPHtm0gily0jGB-FEPbyqRoCT7oQAvD_BwE\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Cannon CATO Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC State Telehealth Innovation Index: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/publication/state-innovation-index-telehealth/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/publication/state-innovation-index-telehealth/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The future of medicine lies in telehealth. But government regulations and bureaucracy can act as roadblocks to innovation in healthcare. Host Matthew Fisher and Health and Human Sciences Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts sit down with Naomi Lopez of the Goldwater Institute and Michael Cannon from the CATO Institute to discuss how state lawmakers are taking the initiative in the coronavirus pandemic to unleash the full potential that telehealth has to offer.","date_published":"2021-03-19T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/fba6b3ba-bb10-42a8-91bb-1576ac3a1666.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17282281,"duration_in_seconds":1218}]},{"id":"87b0e4d3-3fb0-4711-b895-3b7152efb2bb","title":"73: Universal Recognition in Mississippi w/ State Legislator of the Month Rep. Becky Currie","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/73","content_text":"Over 40 million Americans are employed with occupational licenses, yet the majority lose their licenses once they cross state lines. But in Mississippi, that is beginning to change with universal recognition, which helps ease the overly burdensome and duplicative licensing process that prevents workers from out of state gaining employment in their chosen profession. Since this recording, the Mississippi legislation has made its way to Governor Reeves' desk. Join host Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with ALEC director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development task force Michael Slabinski and ALEC State Legislator of the Month Representative Becky Currie to discuss how she took the lead on making universal recognition a reality.\n\nTo learn more about occupational licensing reform, contact MSlabinski@alec.org\nALEC Blog Post on Universal Recognition: https://www.alec.org/article/universal-recognition-a-win-for-american-workers-consumers-and-the-economy/\nMississippi Center for Public Policy article: https://mspolicy.org/hb-261-universal-recognition-for-occupational-licenses/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOver 40 million Americans are employed with occupational licenses, yet the majority lose their licenses once they cross state lines. But in Mississippi, that is beginning to change with universal recognition, which helps ease the overly burdensome and duplicative licensing process that prevents workers from out of state gaining employment in their chosen profession. Since this recording, the Mississippi legislation has made its way to Governor Reeves\u0026#39; desk. Join host Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with ALEC director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development task force Michael Slabinski and ALEC State Legislator of the Month Representative Becky Currie to discuss how she took the lead on making universal recognition a reality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about occupational licensing reform, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:MSlabinski@alec.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMSlabinski@alec.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Blog Post on Universal Recognition: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/universal-recognition-a-win-for-american-workers-consumers-and-the-economy/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/universal-recognition-a-win-for-american-workers-consumers-and-the-economy/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMississippi Center for Public Policy article: \u003ca href=\"https://mspolicy.org/hb-261-universal-recognition-for-occupational-licenses/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://mspolicy.org/hb-261-universal-recognition-for-occupational-licenses/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Over 40 million Americans are employed with occupational licenses, yet the majority lose their licenses once they cross state lines. But in Mississippi, that is beginning to change with universal recognition, which helps ease the overly burdensome and duplicative licensing process that prevents workers from out of state gaining employment in their chosen profession. Since this recording, the Mississippi legislation has made its way to Governor Reeves' desk. Join host Hunter Hamberlin as he sits down with ALEC director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development task force Michael Slabinski and ALEC State Legislator of the Month Representative Becky Currie to discuss how she took the lead on making universal recognition a reality.","date_published":"2021-03-16T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/87b0e4d3-3fb0-4711-b895-3b7152efb2bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10571083,"duration_in_seconds":739}]},{"id":"0b6ace94-f137-4824-a592-ecce7bf8da81","title":"72: The Collins Vision for Contactless Travel w/ LeAnn Ridgeway","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/72","content_text":"It has been a difficult year for airlines as domestic and international travel is down due to the pandemic. But as we begin to leave the pandemic and lockdowns behind, Collins Aerospace is ready to help Americans take flight again with their innovation in contactless travel. Join your host Bill Meierling as he sits down with Collins Aerospace Vice President and General Manager of Information Management Solutions LeAnn Ridgeway, who charts the course to how states can build consumer confidence and return to flight.\n\nContactless Travel: collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/Airports/Contactless-Passenger-Journey\nCollins Aerospace Website: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/\nLeAnn Ridgeway in Simple Flying: https://simpleflying.com/collins-aerospace-covid-technology/\nALEC Panel on Return to Flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksiKx-cpyN4\nCollins Aerospace biometrics solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2TZqmFRUU","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt has been a difficult year for airlines as domestic and international travel is down due to the pandemic. But as we begin to leave the pandemic and lockdowns behind, Collins Aerospace is ready to help Americans take flight again with their innovation in contactless travel. Join your host Bill Meierling as he sits down with Collins Aerospace Vice President and General Manager of Information Management Solutions LeAnn Ridgeway, who charts the course to how states can build consumer confidence and return to flight.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContactless Travel: collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/Airports/Contactless-Passenger-Journey\u003cbr\u003e\nCollins Aerospace Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.collinsaerospace.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.collinsaerospace.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeAnn Ridgeway in Simple Flying: \u003ca href=\"https://simpleflying.com/collins-aerospace-covid-technology/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://simpleflying.com/collins-aerospace-covid-technology/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Panel on Return to Flight: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksiKx-cpyN4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksiKx-cpyN4\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCollins Aerospace biometrics solutions: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2TZqmFRUU\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2TZqmFRUU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It has been a difficult year for airlines as domestic and international travel is down due to the pandemic. But as we begin to leave the pandemic and lockdowns behind, Collins Aerospace is ready to help Americans take flight again with their innovation in contactless travel. Join your host Bill Meierling as he sits down with Collins Aerospace Vice President and General Manager of Information Management Solutions LeAnn Ridgeway, who charts the course to how states can build consumer confidence and return to flight.","date_published":"2021-03-09T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/0b6ace94-f137-4824-a592-ecce7bf8da81.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16979412,"duration_in_seconds":1197}]},{"id":"9249fa16-5651-4f7f-9271-0dad936f27cd","title":"71: Smart Cities II w/ Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/71","content_text":"Join us this week as we continue our discussion with Jonathon Hauenschild on an increasingly relevant issue facing our nation’s rural and urban centers: reliable, quality, cost-effective internet access. Smart Cities have existed in foreign countries for decades. Learn how barriers like government over-regulation and free-market throttling contribute to the U.S. falling behind in connecting its citizens to the web – and the solutions we can act on now.\n\nSmart Cities on the ALEC Blog: https://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us this week as we continue our discussion with Jonathon Hauenschild on an increasingly relevant issue facing our nation’s rural and urban centers: reliable, quality, cost-effective internet access. Smart Cities have existed in foreign countries for decades. Learn how barriers like government over-regulation and free-market throttling contribute to the U.S. falling behind in connecting its citizens to the web – and the solutions we can act on now.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmart Cities on the ALEC Blog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join us this week as we continue our discussion with Jonathon Hauenschild on an increasingly relevant issue facing our nation’s rural and urban centers: reliable, quality, cost-effective internet access. Smart Cities have existed in foreign countries for decades. Learn how barriers like government over-regulation and free-market throttling contribute to the U.S. falling behind in connecting its citizens to the web – and the solutions we can act on now.","date_published":"2021-02-25T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/9249fa16-5651-4f7f-9271-0dad936f27cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11307708,"duration_in_seconds":791}]},{"id":"c5c73684-39d0-4236-9454-4f975f930ecd","title":"70: Good States, Bad Cities w/ Skip Estes","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/70","content_text":"Despite the financial consequences from an economic shutdown, several states are posting impressive growth numbers. Host Hunter Hamberlin is joined by ALEC Associate Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy task force to explore how the growing cities in these states are getting good results by exploring indicators such as job growth, wage growth and new residents. Listen to learn how these cities implement sound fiscal policies – like no state income tax – to realize the benefits of growth and prosperity.  \n\nSkip Estes: Bernie Sanders’ Mittens are the Newest Victim of Anti-Growth Policies: https://www.alec.org/article/bernie-sanders-mittens-are-the-newest-victim-of-anti-growth-policies/\nSkip Estes in Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2020/12/29/new_treasury_rule_subsidizes_high-tax_states_654677.html?fbclid=IwAR1yQVEA8Du6DKWR4EVUYAH3S_Ixv7jEwn155XIqBPbnbEvxks8BQ704AUQ\nSkip Estes in Issues \u0026amp; Insights: https://issuesinsights.com/2020/11/12/state-voters-weigh-in-on-taxes-with-some-surprising-results/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDespite the financial consequences from an economic shutdown, several states are posting impressive growth numbers. Host Hunter Hamberlin is joined by ALEC Associate Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy task force to explore how the growing cities in these states are getting good results by exploring indicators such as job growth, wage growth and new residents. Listen to learn how these cities implement sound fiscal policies – like no state income tax – to realize the benefits of growth and prosperity.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkip Estes: Bernie Sanders’ Mittens are the Newest Victim of Anti-Growth Policies: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/bernie-sanders-mittens-are-the-newest-victim-of-anti-growth-policies/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/bernie-sanders-mittens-are-the-newest-victim-of-anti-growth-policies/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkip Estes in Real Clear Politics: \u003ca href=\"https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2020/12/29/new_treasury_rule_subsidizes_high-tax_states_654677.html?fbclid=IwAR1yQVEA8Du6DKWR4EVUYAH3S_Ixv7jEwn155XIqBPbnbEvxks8BQ704AUQ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2020/12/29/new_treasury_rule_subsidizes_high-tax_states_654677.html?fbclid=IwAR1yQVEA8Du6DKWR4EVUYAH3S_Ixv7jEwn155XIqBPbnbEvxks8BQ704AUQ\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSkip Estes in Issues \u0026amp; Insights: \u003ca href=\"https://issuesinsights.com/2020/11/12/state-voters-weigh-in-on-taxes-with-some-surprising-results/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://issuesinsights.com/2020/11/12/state-voters-weigh-in-on-taxes-with-some-surprising-results/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Despite the financial consequences from an economic shutdown, several states are posting impressive growth numbers. Host Hunter Hamberlin is joined by ALEC Associate Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy task force to explore how the growing cities in these states are getting good results by exploring indicators such as job growth, wage growth and new residents. Listen to learn how these cities implement sound fiscal policies – like no state income tax – to realize the benefits of growth and prosperity.  ","date_published":"2021-02-12T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/c5c73684-39d0-4236-9454-4f975f930ecd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18342718,"duration_in_seconds":1294}]},{"id":"4a91f7ab-929f-482a-aac9-56793c84db64","title":"69: “Smart” Cities w/ Jonathon Hauenschild","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/69","content_text":"Do you know how smart your city is? On today’s episode, host Hunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC Communication and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauneschild to discuss what makes a city “smart,” how it can improve communities and the risks that may come with “smart” city data. \n\nSmart Cities on the ALEC Blog: https://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDo you know how smart your city is? On today’s episode, host Hunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC Communication and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauneschild to discuss what makes a city “smart,” how it can improve communities and the risks that may come with “smart” city data. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmart Cities on the ALEC Blog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/is-it-time-to-end-smart-cities/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Do you know how smart your city is? On today’s episode, host Hunter Hamberlin sits down with ALEC Communication and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauneschild to discuss what makes a city “smart,” how it can improve communities and the risks that may come with “smart” city data. ","date_published":"2021-02-04T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/4a91f7ab-929f-482a-aac9-56793c84db64.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11970498,"duration_in_seconds":839}]},{"id":"7b5a2148-cfff-491a-b492-28b4212e452f","title":"68: Keeping Utah Resilient During COVID-19 w/ State Legislator of the Month Pres. Stuart Adams","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/68","content_text":"Join ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson as she discusses the success Utah demonstrates during the trials and tribulations of COVID-19 with the ALEC 2021 Chairman and January State Legislator of the Month, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams. President Adams offers insight into the policies and practices that have saved lives – and livelihoods – in the Beehive State. From remaining open for business since May 2020 to giving teachers raises, Utah has demonstrated that local legislative approaches couched in sound economic policies are more than capable of keeping things running smoothly.\n\n1 Ranked Utah in Rich States, Poor States: https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/UT/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson as she discusses the success Utah demonstrates during the trials and tribulations of COVID-19 with the ALEC 2021 Chairman and January State Legislator of the Month, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams. President Adams offers insight into the policies and practices that have saved lives – and livelihoods – in the Beehive State. From remaining open for business since May 2020 to giving teachers raises, Utah has demonstrated that local legislative approaches couched in sound economic policies are more than capable of keeping things running smoothly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e1 Ranked Utah in Rich States, Poor States: \u003ca href=\"https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/UT/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/UT/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e","summary":"Join ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson as she discusses the success Utah demonstrates during the trials and tribulations of COVID-19 with the ALEC 2021 Chairman and January State Legislator of the Month, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams. President Adams offers insight into the policies and practices that have saved lives – and livelihoods – in the Beehive State. From remaining open for business since May 2020 to giving teachers raises, Utah has demonstrated that local legislative approaches couched in sound economic policies are more than capable of keeping things running smoothly.","date_published":"2021-01-28T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/7b5a2148-cfff-491a-b492-28b4212e452f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13369348,"duration_in_seconds":939}]},{"id":"8c45fd96-e257-4379-a94a-434702e8cf5d","title":"67: Counterfeit Drugs in the States w/ Pfizer","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/67","content_text":"Counterfeit drugs have been found in all 50 states and threaten the safety and health of Americans. Industry leaders have stepped up to do their part in keeping them out of the hands of unknowing Americans. Since 2004, Pfizer has stopped over 260 million doses of counterfeit drugs in the states. On the podcast to discuss this and the state policy that plays a role are Pfizer Vice President and Chief Security Officer Lev Kubiak and ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts.\n\nLearn More about Pfizer’s Campaign: https://www.pfizer.com/counterfeiting/counterfeitawarenesscampaign\nFind an accredited pharmacy: https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/accreditations-inspections/digital-pharmacy/accredited-digital-pharmacies/ \nPartnership for Safe Medicines Link - https://www.safemedicines.org/ \nThe Uphill Fight Against Fake Prescription Drugs (Behind a Paywall but discusses social media role in counterfeit drug distribution): https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-uphill-fight-against-fake-prescription-drugs-1539009351\nInternet Ordered Viagra is Rarely Genuine Illustrates counterfeit drug sales on internet platforms: https://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(15)33810-8/abstract\nMeasuring Impact of Counterfeits Gives a better understanding of the costs associated in addition to the patient health and safety risks: https://www.uschamber.com/report/measuring-the-magnitude-global-counterfeiting-creation-contemporary-global-measure-physical\nPharmaceutical Security Institute: https://www.psi-inc.org/pharma-crime ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCounterfeit drugs have been found in all 50 states and threaten the safety and health of Americans. Industry leaders have stepped up to do their part in keeping them out of the hands of unknowing Americans. Since 2004, Pfizer has stopped over 260 million doses of counterfeit drugs in the states. On the podcast to discuss this and the state policy that plays a role are Pfizer Vice President and Chief Security Officer Lev Kubiak and ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn More about Pfizer’s Campaign: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pfizer.com/counterfeiting/counterfeitawarenesscampaign\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.pfizer.com/counterfeiting/counterfeitawarenesscampaign\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFind an accredited pharmacy: \u003ca href=\"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/accreditations-inspections/digital-pharmacy/accredited-digital-pharmacies/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nabp.pharmacy/programs/accreditations-inspections/digital-pharmacy/accredited-digital-pharmacies/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPartnership for Safe Medicines Link - \u003ca href=\"https://www.safemedicines.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.safemedicines.org/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Uphill Fight Against Fake Prescription Drugs (Behind a Paywall but discusses social media role in counterfeit drug distribution): \u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-uphill-fight-against-fake-prescription-drugs-1539009351\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-uphill-fight-against-fake-prescription-drugs-1539009351\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInternet Ordered Viagra is Rarely Genuine Illustrates counterfeit drug sales on internet platforms: \u003ca href=\"https://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(15)33810-8/abstract\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(15)33810-8/abstract\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasuring Impact of Counterfeits Gives a better understanding of the costs associated in addition to the patient health and safety risks: \u003ca href=\"https://www.uschamber.com/report/measuring-the-magnitude-global-counterfeiting-creation-contemporary-global-measure-physical\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.uschamber.com/report/measuring-the-magnitude-global-counterfeiting-creation-contemporary-global-measure-physical\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPharmaceutical Security Institute: \u003ca href=\"https://www.psi-inc.org/pharma-crime\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.psi-inc.org/pharma-crime\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Counterfeit drugs have been found in all 50 states and threaten the safety and health of Americans. Industry leaders have stepped up to do their part in keeping them out of the hands of unknowing Americans. Since 2004, Pfizer has stopped over 260 million doses of counterfeit drugs in the states. On the podcast to discuss this and the state policy that plays a role are Pfizer Vice President and Chief Security Officer Lev Kubiak and ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts.","date_published":"2020-12-17T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/8c45fd96-e257-4379-a94a-434702e8cf5d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13857068,"duration_in_seconds":973}]},{"id":"4eafb998-129a-4538-a217-27369a83d71f","title":"66: Investing in Mississippi’s Future During COVID-19 w/ State Legislator of the Month Sen. Joel Carter","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/66","content_text":"When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, state legislatures across the country were faced with declining revenue and increased costs attributable to the virus, and the federal government quickly responded with the first installment of CARES Act funding. In Mississippi, because of prior fiscal restraint and a respect for taxpayer money, the legislature was able to employ these funds to not only respond to the current COVID crisis, but to invest in the state’s future. Join host Dan Reynolds and October State Legislator of the Month Mississippi Senator Joel Carter as they discuss how.\n\nMississippi to receive $16M to expand broadband access in the Clarion Ledger: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/07/15/rural-broadband-mississippi-receive-federal-aid-expand-coverage/5440141002/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, state legislatures across the country were faced with declining revenue and increased costs attributable to the virus, and the federal government quickly responded with the first installment of CARES Act funding. In Mississippi, because of prior fiscal restraint and a respect for taxpayer money, the legislature was able to employ these funds to not only respond to the current COVID crisis, but to invest in the state’s future. Join host Dan Reynolds and October State Legislator of the Month Mississippi Senator Joel Carter as they discuss how.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi to receive $16M to expand broadband access in the Clarion Ledger: \u003ca href=\"https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/07/15/rural-broadband-mississippi-receive-federal-aid-expand-coverage/5440141002/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2020/07/15/rural-broadband-mississippi-receive-federal-aid-expand-coverage/5440141002/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, state legislatures across the country were faced with declining revenue and increased costs attributable to the virus, and the federal government quickly responded with the first installment of CARES Act funding. In Mississippi, because of prior fiscal restraint and a respect for taxpayer money, the legislature was able to employ these funds to not only respond to the current COVID crisis, but to invest in the state’s future. Join host Dan Reynolds and October State Legislator of the Month Mississippi Senator Joel Carter as they discuss how.","date_published":"2020-11-18T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/4eafb998-129a-4538-a217-27369a83d71f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10453157,"duration_in_seconds":730}]},{"id":"b37ebf7e-eac0-4fe0-974d-6b1b3b8c74f2","title":"65: COVID-19: A Crisis for the Hotel Industry w/ AAHOA","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/65","content_text":"On the podcast we often discuss the impact COVID-19 had on various industries across the states. With business closures and no travel orders, the pandemic has been the worst crisis for our country’s hotel industry. Today we are joined by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the nation’s largest hotel owners association, to discuss how the hotel industry is filled with small businesses across the country, and how this pandemic has impacted these businesses. AAHOA CEO Dr. Cecil P. Staton, AAHOA Vice President for Government Affairs at AAHOA Chirag Shah and Maine County Commissioner Andre Cushing join host Dan Reynolds to weigh in.\n\nAAHOA Website: https://www.aahoa.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn the podcast we often discuss the impact COVID-19 had on various industries across the states. With business closures and no travel orders, the pandemic has been the worst crisis for our country’s hotel industry. Today we are joined by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the nation’s largest hotel owners association, to discuss how the hotel industry is filled with small businesses across the country, and how this pandemic has impacted these businesses. AAHOA CEO Dr. Cecil P. Staton, AAHOA Vice President for Government Affairs at AAHOA Chirag Shah and Maine County Commissioner Andre Cushing join host Dan Reynolds to weigh in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAAHOA Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.aahoa.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.aahoa.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On the podcast we often discuss the impact COVID-19 had on various industries across the states. With business closures and no travel orders, the pandemic has been the worst crisis for our country’s hotel industry. Today we are joined by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the nation’s largest hotel owners association, to discuss how the hotel industry is filled with small businesses across the country, and how this pandemic has impacted these businesses. AAHOA CEO Dr. Cecil P. Staton, AAHOA Vice President for Government Affairs at AAHOA Chirag Shah and Maine County Commissioner Andre Cushing join host Dan Reynolds to weigh in.","date_published":"2020-11-14T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b37ebf7e-eac0-4fe0-974d-6b1b3b8c74f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17985996,"duration_in_seconds":1268}]},{"id":"a463056b-3500-40ef-a928-f09ce768fb31","title":"64: 1776 Unites w/ Bob Woodson and Ian Rowe","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/64","content_text":"Imagine a nonpartisan and intellectually diverse alliance of writers, thinkers and activists, all working to find solutions to our country’s greatest challenges in education, culture and upward mobility. 1776 Unites does just that, by maintaining a special focus on voices in the black community and starting a movement to shape the American future by drawing on the best of its past. Joining the podcast today to tell us more about 1776 Unites and how its mission will play out in the states is Bob Woodson, Founder and President the Woodson Center and the Founder of 1776 Unites, Ian Rowe, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Woodson Center and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement.\n\n1776 Unites Website: https://1776unites.com/ \n1776 Unites Curriculum Page: https://1776unites.com/our-work/curriculum/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eImagine a nonpartisan and intellectually diverse alliance of writers, thinkers and activists, all working to find solutions to our country’s greatest challenges in education, culture and upward mobility. 1776 Unites does just that, by maintaining a special focus on voices in the black community and starting a movement to shape the American future by drawing on the best of its past. Joining the podcast today to tell us more about 1776 Unites and how its mission will play out in the states is Bob Woodson, Founder and President the Woodson Center and the Founder of 1776 Unites, Ian Rowe, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Woodson Center and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1776 Unites Website: \u003ca href=\"https://1776unites.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://1776unites.com/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n1776 Unites Curriculum Page: \u003ca href=\"https://1776unites.com/our-work/curriculum/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://1776unites.com/our-work/curriculum/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Imagine a nonpartisan and intellectually diverse alliance of writers, thinkers and activists, all working to find solutions to our country’s greatest challenges in education, culture and upward mobility. 1776 Unites does just that, by maintaining a special focus on voices in the black community and starting a movement to shape the American future by drawing on the best of its past. Joining the podcast today to tell us more about 1776 Unites and how its mission will play out in the states is Bob Woodson, Founder and President the Woodson Center and the Founder of 1776 Unites, Ian Rowe, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Woodson Center and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement.","date_published":"2020-11-11T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a463056b-3500-40ef-a928-f09ce768fb31.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24823305,"duration_in_seconds":1757}]},{"id":"66e9633f-be86-4c3f-a9e0-b15091325d51","title":"63: China’s Victims of Communism: The Uyghurs w/ Marion Smith","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/63","content_text":"Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation joins host Dan Reynolds and Senior Director of International Relations and Federalism Karla Jones to discuss China’s chilling oppression of its Uyghur minority. Secretary of State Pompeo called China’s atrocities the “Stain of the century” and The Economist described President Xi Zinping’s campaign against the Uyghurs as “today’s single worst [human rights] violation outside a war zone.” Listen in as Smith introduces the Uyghurs, details China’s genocide against them and praises US policies to counter Xi. Smith also references democracy’s future in Hong Kong and China’s threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty.\n\nVictims of Communism Uyghur Materials: https://victimsofcommunism.org/tag/uyghurs/\nVictims of Communism Memorial Day Resolution\nhttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/\nAct to Prohibit Confucius Institutes in Public Institutions of Higher Education\nhttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-act-to-prohibit-confucius-institutes-in-public-institutions-of-higher-education/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMarion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation joins host Dan Reynolds and Senior Director of International Relations and Federalism Karla Jones to discuss China’s chilling oppression of its Uyghur minority. Secretary of State Pompeo called China’s atrocities the “Stain of the century” and The Economist described President Xi Zinping’s campaign against the Uyghurs as “today’s single worst [human rights] violation outside a war zone.” Listen in as Smith introduces the Uyghurs, details China’s genocide against them and praises US policies to counter Xi. Smith also references democracy’s future in Hong Kong and China’s threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictims of Communism Uyghur Materials: \u003ca href=\"https://victimsofcommunism.org/tag/uyghurs/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://victimsofcommunism.org/tag/uyghurs/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVictims of Communism Memorial Day Resolution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAct to Prohibit Confucius Institutes in Public Institutions of Higher Education\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-act-to-prohibit-confucius-institutes-in-public-institutions-of-higher-education/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-act-to-prohibit-confucius-institutes-in-public-institutions-of-higher-education/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation joins host Dan Reynolds and Senior Director of International Relations and Federalism Karla Jones to discuss China’s chilling oppression of its Uyghur minority. Secretary of State Pompeo called China’s atrocities the “Stain of the century” and The Economist described President Xi Zinping’s campaign against the Uyghurs as “today’s single worst [human rights] violation outside a war zone.” Listen in as Smith introduces the Uyghurs, details China’s genocide against them and praises US policies to counter Xi. Smith also references democracy’s future in Hong Kong and China’s threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty.","date_published":"2020-11-06T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/66e9633f-be86-4c3f-a9e0-b15091325d51.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27727526,"duration_in_seconds":1964}]},{"id":"0f510383-54ac-459a-a0d1-76defe8230f1","title":"62: How School Choice During COVID-19 Affects Students w/ American Federation for Children","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/62","content_text":"Classes have resumed for families across the states, and with it come new policies and politics in the COVID-19 era. Education policy typically hinges talks of teachers or “the system.” But on today’s episode, guests weigh in from the American Federation for Children to discuss how good education policies begin with the students and the children first. Director of External Relations Katie Linehan and two student education advocates, Walter Blanks Jr. and Nathan Cunneen join host Dan Reynolds to discuss how policies surrounding education choice affect students.\n\nFederation for Children School Choice Polling Data: https://www.federationforchildren.org/school-choice-polling/Kamala Harris has an Opportunity to Stand Up for Black Students: https://educationpost.org/kamala-harris-has-an-opportunity-to-stand-up-for-black-kids/ 10% of students are educated outside of public school…they should get 10% of COVID relief money: https://medium.com/@ndcunneen/10-of-students-are-educated-outside-of-public-school-they-should-get-10-of-covid-relief-money-42908977a54a ALEC Model Education Savings Account Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-education-savings-account-act-2/ ALEC Model Great Schools Tax Credit Program Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-great-schools-tax-credit-program-act-scholarship-tax-credits/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eClasses have resumed for families across the states, and with it come new policies and politics in the COVID-19 era. Education policy typically hinges talks of teachers or “the system.” But on today’s episode, guests weigh in from the American Federation for Children to discuss how good education policies begin with the students and the children first. Director of External Relations Katie Linehan and two student education advocates, Walter Blanks Jr. and Nathan Cunneen join host Dan Reynolds to discuss how policies surrounding education choice affect students.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFederation for Children School Choice Polling Data: \u003ca href=\"https://www.federationforchildren.org/school-choice-polling/Kamala\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.federationforchildren.org/school-choice-polling/Kamala\u003c/a\u003e Harris has an Opportunity to Stand Up for Black Students: \u003ca href=\"https://educationpost.org/kamala-harris-has-an-opportunity-to-stand-up-for-black-kids/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://educationpost.org/kamala-harris-has-an-opportunity-to-stand-up-for-black-kids/\u003c/a\u003e 10% of students are educated outside of public school…they should get 10% of COVID relief money: \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@ndcunneen/10-of-students-are-educated-outside-of-public-school-they-should-get-10-of-covid-relief-money-42908977a54a\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@ndcunneen/10-of-students-are-educated-outside-of-public-school-they-should-get-10-of-covid-relief-money-42908977a54a\u003c/a\u003e ALEC Model Education Savings Account Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-education-savings-account-act-2/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-education-savings-account-act-2/\u003c/a\u003e ALEC Model Great Schools Tax Credit Program Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-great-schools-tax-credit-program-act-scholarship-tax-credits/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-great-schools-tax-credit-program-act-scholarship-tax-credits/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Classes have resumed for families across the states, and with it come new policies and politics in the COVID-19 era. Education policy typically hinges talks of teachers or “the system.” But on today’s episode, guests weigh in from the American Federation for Children to discuss how good education policies begin with the students and the children first. Director of External Relations Katie Linehan and two student education advocates, Walter Blanks Jr. and Nathan Cunneen join host Dan Reynolds to discuss how policies surrounding education choice affect students.","date_published":"2020-11-02T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/0f510383-54ac-459a-a0d1-76defe8230f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16260243,"duration_in_seconds":1145}]},{"id":"e4cf0ab8-13cb-4f0d-9ff5-743f3497dbc4","title":"61: Health Care 'Dos and Don’ts' During COVID-19 w/ the Mackinac Center","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/61","content_text":"Health Care 'Dos and Don’ts' During COVID-19 w/ the Mackinac Center\n\nThe decentralized approach to the Coronavirus pandemic empowers states to take on tailored responses to management and recovery. States can learn from one another to find the best solutions and see what not to do. On the podcast today to discuss the good and the bad from the Michigan COVID-19 health care approach is Mackinac Center Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications Lindsay Killen.\n\nMichigan Should Permanently Loosen Restrictions on Medical Scope of Practice, Not Reinstate Them: https://www.mackinac.org/michigan-should-permanently-loosen-restrictions-on-medical-scope-of-practice-not-reinstate-them\n\nFive Reasons Why Reinstalling Scope-of-Practice Regulations is Bizarre and Bad for Michigan: https://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-why-reinstalling-scope-of-practice-regulations-is-bizarre-and-bad-for-michigan","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHealth Care \u0026#39;Dos and Don’ts\u0026#39; During COVID-19 w/ the Mackinac Center\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decentralized approach to the Coronavirus pandemic empowers states to take on tailored responses to management and recovery. States can learn from one another to find the best solutions and see what not to do. On the podcast today to discuss the good and the bad from the Michigan COVID-19 health care approach is Mackinac Center Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications Lindsay Killen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan Should Permanently Loosen Restrictions on Medical Scope of Practice, Not Reinstate Them: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/michigan-should-permanently-loosen-restrictions-on-medical-scope-of-practice-not-reinstate-them\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/michigan-should-permanently-loosen-restrictions-on-medical-scope-of-practice-not-reinstate-them\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFive Reasons Why Reinstalling Scope-of-Practice Regulations is Bizarre and Bad for Michigan: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-why-reinstalling-scope-of-practice-regulations-is-bizarre-and-bad-for-michigan\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-why-reinstalling-scope-of-practice-regulations-is-bizarre-and-bad-for-michigan\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The decentralized approach to the Coronavirus pandemic empowers states to take on tailored responses to management and recovery. States can learn from one another to find the best solutions and see what not to do. On the podcast today to discuss the good and the bad from the Michigan COVID-19 health care approach is Mackinac Center Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications Lindsay Killen.\r\n\r\nMichigan Should Permanently Loosen Restrictions on Medical Scope of Practice, Not Reinstate Them: https://www.mackinac.org/michigan-should-permanently-loosen-restrictions-on-medical-scope-of-practice-not-reinstate-them\r\n\r\nFive Reasons Why Reinstalling Scope-of-Practice Regulations is Bizarre and Bad for Michigan: https://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-why-reinstalling-scope-of-practice-regulations-is-bizarre-and-bad-for-michigan","date_published":"2020-10-22T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/e4cf0ab8-13cb-4f0d-9ff5-743f3497dbc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15706697,"duration_in_seconds":1106}]},{"id":"cecdb1b7-f37a-48a4-8efe-e4957f5fda31","title":"60: Wildcat PPE: A Story of American Innovation During COVID-19","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/60","content_text":"Five months ago, two business partners in Texas saw a need to help the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic who lacked enough of the PPE they needed to keep themselves safe. Today, their new company produces hundreds of thousands of gowns, surgeon caps and face masks every day. Wildcat PPE is a story of American innovation and Texas entrepreneurship in the face of a global pandemic – employing Americans, using American material and operating in a great American state. Wildcat PPE President and CEO John Houston and Managing Partner John Fleming join the podcast to discuss their story and what sets them apart in American industry.\nFind out more: https://wildcatppe.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFive months ago, two business partners in Texas saw a need to help the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic who lacked enough of the PPE they needed to keep themselves safe. Today, their new company produces hundreds of thousands of gowns, surgeon caps and face masks every day. Wildcat PPE is a story of American innovation and Texas entrepreneurship in the face of a global pandemic – employing Americans, using American material and operating in a great American state. Wildcat PPE President and CEO John Houston and Managing Partner John Fleming join the podcast to discuss their story and what sets them apart in American industry.\u003cbr\u003e\nFind out more: \u003ca href=\"https://wildcatppe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://wildcatppe.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Five months ago, two business partners in Texas saw a need to help the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic who lacked enough of the PPE they needed to keep themselves safe. Today, their new company produces hundreds of thousands of gowns, surgeon caps and face masks every day. Wildcat PPE is a story of American innovation and Texas entrepreneurship in the face of a global pandemic – employing Americans, using American material and operating in a great American state. Wildcat PPE President and CEO John Houston and Managing Partner John Fleming join the podcast to discuss their story and what sets them apart in American industry.\r\nFind out more: https://wildcatppe.com/","date_published":"2020-10-10T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/cecdb1b7-f37a-48a4-8efe-e4957f5fda31.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11374088,"duration_in_seconds":796}]},{"id":"a095aeb0-aac8-4d25-98b5-6c1041912320","title":"59: Ranking the Governors: Teasing a New ALEC Report ","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/59","content_text":"How does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which ranks America’s governors based on their pre- and post-COVID performances and equally weighted variables to bring you an answer. Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Steve Moore, Donna Arduin and ALEC VP of Policy Jonathan Williams to discuss what is to come from the rankings of the 50 governors, why now is the crucial time to know how your state leader stacks up and other intel state legislators and taxpayers can look forward to learning from the report.\n\nRead more about Rich States, Poor States: https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which ranks America’s governors based on their pre- and post-COVID performances and equally weighted variables to bring you an answer. Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Steve Moore, Donna Arduin and ALEC VP of Policy Jonathan Williams to discuss what is to come from the rankings of the 50 governors, why now is the crucial time to know how your state leader stacks up and other intel state legislators and taxpayers can look forward to learning from the report.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Rich States, Poor States: \u003ca href=\"https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.richstatespoorstates.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which ranks America’s governors based on their pre- and post-COVID performances and equally weighted variables to bring you an answer. Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Steve Moore, Donna Arduin and ALEC VP of Policy Jonathan Williams to discuss what is to come from the rankings of the 50 governors, why now is the crucial time to know how your state leader stacks up and other intel state legislators and taxpayers can look forward to learning from the report.","date_published":"2020-09-28T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a095aeb0-aac8-4d25-98b5-6c1041912320.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21826134,"duration_in_seconds":1543}]},{"id":"c85b8779-9df6-48c6-94a6-762f3f261cd7","title":"58: New Education Polling Data w/ EdChoice","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/58","content_text":"It’s back-to-school season, but what do many parents and caretakers think about this notion? What is the general tone of families across the states? EdChoice and its newest public opinion tracker has the answers. Here to discuss the new polling data is EdChoice’s Vice President of Research and Innovation, Paul DiPerna.\n\nEdChoice July Public Opinion Tracker: https://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/\n\nEdChoice Polling Data: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/polling-american-k-12-school-parents-about-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s back-to-school season, but what do many parents and caretakers think about this notion? What is the general tone of families across the states? EdChoice and its newest public opinion tracker has the answers. Here to discuss the new polling data is EdChoice’s Vice President of Research and Innovation, Paul DiPerna.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdChoice July Public Opinion Tracker: \u003ca href=\"https://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdChoice Polling Data: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/polling-american-k-12-school-parents-about-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/polling-american-k-12-school-parents-about-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It’s back-to-school season, but what do many parents and caretakers think about this notion? What is the general tone of families across the states? EdChoice and its newest public opinion tracker has the answers. Here to discuss the new polling data is EdChoice’s Vice President of Research and Innovation, Paul DiPerna.","date_published":"2020-09-16T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/c85b8779-9df6-48c6-94a6-762f3f261cd7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12370747,"duration_in_seconds":867}]},{"id":"96e07a1f-4f41-418b-9f7d-ff24dd6dd428","title":"57: The Blaine Amendment Decision w/ the Institute for Justice","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/57","content_text":"What are the Blaine Amendments, how does the Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Supreme Court Case affect school choice in the states and is your state impacted? Listen in on this episode featuring Education Choice Attorney at the Institute for Justice David Hodges, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force Scott Kaufman and host Dan Reynolds to find out more.\n\nEducational Choice at Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/\nInstitute for Justice on the Blaine Amendments: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/blaine-amendments/\nInstitute for Justice’s Educational Choice Legislative Resources: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/school-choice-legislative-resources/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are the Blaine Amendments, how does the Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Supreme Court Case affect school choice in the states and is your state impacted? Listen in on this episode featuring Education Choice Attorney at the Institute for Justice David Hodges, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force Scott Kaufman and host Dan Reynolds to find out more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEducational Choice at Institute for Justice: \u003ca href=\"https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ij.org/issues/school-choice/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstitute for Justice on the Blaine Amendments: \u003ca href=\"https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/blaine-amendments/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ij.org/issues/school-choice/blaine-amendments/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstitute for Justice’s Educational Choice Legislative Resources: \u003ca href=\"https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/school-choice-legislative-resources/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ij.org/issues/school-choice/school-choice-legislative-resources/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What are the Blaine Amendments, how does the Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Supreme Court Case affect school choice in the states and is your state impacted? Listen in on this episode featuring Education Choice Attorney at the Institute for Justice David Hodges, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force Scott Kaufman and host Dan Reynolds to find out more.","date_published":"2020-09-09T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/96e07a1f-4f41-418b-9f7d-ff24dd6dd428.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8283002,"duration_in_seconds":575}]},{"id":"a3cff24a-1475-4251-98d7-59f3e368f48b","title":"56: Vaccine Development During a Global Pandemic w/ Rep. Oliverson and Pfizer","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/56","content_text":"Because of COVID-19, a vaccine and the topic of vaccines are on everyone’s mind. Joining the podcast to discuss the development of a COVID-19 vaccine is Pfizer Global COVID Vaccine Medical Lead David Swerdlow and Texas State Representative Tom Oliverson, who is a medical professional. Pfizer has committed to deliver millions of vaccine doses by the end of 2020, and it has been operating within a unique regulatory environment because of COVID.\n\nPfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts: https://www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus/vaccine","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBecause of COVID-19, a vaccine and the topic of vaccines are on everyone’s mind. Joining the podcast to discuss the development of a COVID-19 vaccine is Pfizer Global COVID Vaccine Medical Lead David Swerdlow and Texas State Representative Tom Oliverson, who is a medical professional. Pfizer has committed to deliver millions of vaccine doses by the end of 2020, and it has been operating within a unique regulatory environment because of COVID.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus/vaccine\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus/vaccine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Because of COVID-19, a vaccine and the topic of vaccines are on everyone’s mind. Joining the podcast to discuss the development of a COVID-19 vaccine is Pfizer Global COVID Vaccine Medical Lead David Swerdlow and Texas State Representative Tom Oliverson, who is a medical professional. Pfizer has committed to deliver millions of vaccine doses by the end of 2020, and it has been operating within a unique regulatory environment because of COVID.","date_published":"2020-09-02T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a3cff24a-1475-4251-98d7-59f3e368f48b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30910367,"duration_in_seconds":2192}]},{"id":"994dd4fa-75c7-45c2-8b55-9ec9ef62b7c1","title":"55: New MLK, Civil Rights Curriculum Initiative for the States","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/55","content_text":"There is currently an opportunity and a need to reinforce the history and the teachings that are based on Dr. King’s non-violent social justice philosophy. This means the adoption of a special curriculum. Fortunately, there is one highlighting MLK and the civil rights movement, and it has already been implemented in multiple states. Today’s podcast discussion covers this curriculum. Guests include: ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement Sherry Street, Texas State Representative Tan Parker, Howard University Associate Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Management Anthony Jones and Institute of World Politics Chair of Law and Human Rights Dr. Matthew Daniels.\n\nHuman Liberty 2.0: Advancing Universal Rights in the Digital Age by Dr. Matthew Daniels: https://www.iwp.edu/books/human-liberty-2-0-advancing-universal-rights-in-the-digital-age/\nHuman Rights Network: http://www.universalrights.com/\nSuccess by Design: Becoming the Person You Were Destined to Be: https://books.google.com/books/about/Success_by_Design.html?id=GYo6GQAACAAJ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere is currently an opportunity and a need to reinforce the history and the teachings that are based on Dr. King’s non-violent social justice philosophy. This means the adoption of a special curriculum. Fortunately, there is one highlighting MLK and the civil rights movement, and it has already been implemented in multiple states. Today’s podcast discussion covers this curriculum. Guests include: ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement Sherry Street, Texas State Representative Tan Parker, Howard University Associate Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Management Anthony Jones and Institute of World Politics Chair of Law and Human Rights Dr. Matthew Daniels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Liberty 2.0: Advancing Universal Rights in the Digital Age by Dr. Matthew Daniels: \u003ca href=\"https://www.iwp.edu/books/human-liberty-2-0-advancing-universal-rights-in-the-digital-age/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.iwp.edu/books/human-liberty-2-0-advancing-universal-rights-in-the-digital-age/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman Rights Network: \u003ca href=\"http://www.universalrights.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.universalrights.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSuccess by Design: Becoming the Person You Were Destined to Be: \u003ca href=\"https://books.google.com/books/about/Success_by_Design.html?id=GYo6GQAACAAJ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://books.google.com/books/about/Success_by_Design.html?id=GYo6GQAACAAJ\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"There is currently an opportunity and a need to reinforce the history and the teachings that are based on Dr. King’s non-violent social justice philosophy. This means the adoption of a special curriculum. Fortunately, there is one highlighting MLK and the civil rights movement, and it has already been implemented in multiple states. Today’s podcast discussion covers this curriculum. Guests include: ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement Sherry Street, Texas State Representative Tan Parker, Howard University Associate Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Management Anthony Jones and Institute of World Politics Chair of Law and Human Rights Dr. Matthew Daniels.","date_published":"2020-08-26T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/994dd4fa-75c7-45c2-8b55-9ec9ef62b7c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17992842,"duration_in_seconds":1269}]},{"id":"0d07b566-9ad3-4712-98e8-0df16fdfe608","title":"54: Localism, Youth Involvement in Government and 100 Years of 19th Amendment w/ State Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/54","content_text":"State Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger works hard every day as a young state legislator to advance the principles of limited government and federalism in Kansas. And during the pandemic, she’s lead her constituents with an emphasis on local control in the face of state mandates and discussions on education in the COVID-19 era. Now, she joins host Dan Reynolds to discuss this and more.\n\nAugust State Legislator of the Month Tory Arnberger: https://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-ks-representative-tory-arnberger/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eState Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger works hard every day as a young state legislator to advance the principles of limited government and federalism in Kansas. And during the pandemic, she’s lead her constituents with an emphasis on local control in the face of state mandates and discussions on education in the COVID-19 era. Now, she joins host Dan Reynolds to discuss this and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAugust State Legislator of the Month Tory Arnberger: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-ks-representative-tory-arnberger/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-ks-representative-tory-arnberger/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"State Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger works hard every day as a young state legislator to advance the principles of limited government and federalism in Kansas. And during the pandemic, she’s lead her constituents with an emphasis on local control in the face of state mandates and discussions on education in the COVID-19 era. Now, she joins host Dan Reynolds to discuss this and more.","date_published":"2020-08-19T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/0d07b566-9ad3-4712-98e8-0df16fdfe608.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13718543,"duration_in_seconds":964}]},{"id":"b7a1d4b7-469e-4653-9081-fa1c8f565746","title":"53: New ALEC Report Rich States, Poor States: A Primer","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/53","content_text":"In this special episode of Across the States Dan Reynolds is joined by two ALEC policy experts to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index – which released today. Report co-author, ALEC EVP for Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk discuss the background of the report, the two state rankings it awards and most importantly, how state leaders can use this year’s findings to advance economic growth following a global pandemic.\n\nFind your state’s ranking and learn more at: www.richstatespoorstates.org Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in the Hill: https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/493673-states-should-say-no-thanks-to-a-federal-bailout \nJonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/state-lawmakers-against-state-bailouts-opinion-1512029 \nALEC Letter signed by over 200 legislators: State Leaders Say “No Thanks” to Federal Bailout: https://www.alec.org/article/state-leaders-say-no-thanks-to-federal-bailout/ \nPolicy Prescriptions: Fiscal Discipline to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: https://www.alec.org/article/policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this special episode of Across the States Dan Reynolds is joined by two ALEC policy experts to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index – which released today. Report co-author, ALEC EVP for Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk discuss the background of the report, the two state rankings it awards and most importantly, how state leaders can use this year’s findings to advance economic growth following a global pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind your state’s ranking and learn more at: \u003ca href=\"http://www.richstatespoorstates.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.richstatespoorstates.org\u003c/a\u003e Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in the Hill: \u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/493673-states-should-say-no-thanks-to-a-federal-bailout\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thehill.com/opinion/finance/493673-states-should-say-no-thanks-to-a-federal-bailout\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nJonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Newsweek: \u003ca href=\"https://www.newsweek.com/state-lawmakers-against-state-bailouts-opinion-1512029\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.newsweek.com/state-lawmakers-against-state-bailouts-opinion-1512029\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Letter signed by over 200 legislators: State Leaders Say “No Thanks” to Federal Bailout: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/state-leaders-say-no-thanks-to-federal-bailout/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/state-leaders-say-no-thanks-to-federal-bailout/\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPolicy Prescriptions: Fiscal Discipline to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this special episode of Across the States Dan Reynolds is joined by two ALEC policy experts to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index – which released today. Report co-author, ALEC EVP for Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk discuss the background of the report, the two state rankings it awards and most importantly, how state leaders can use this year’s findings to advance economic growth following a global pandemic.","date_published":"2020-08-12T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b7a1d4b7-469e-4653-9081-fa1c8f565746.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25663768,"duration_in_seconds":1817}]},{"id":"63fceee9-363a-4688-b516-b4d3f5543f51","title":"52: How to Fix the Safety Net w/ FGA","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/52","content_text":"Balancing state budgets is always important, but during the pandemic, doing it right is even more important. On the podcast today to discuss this is FGA Director of Government Affairs Roy Lendardson, FGA Senior Fellow Scott Centorino and ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams. Listen in on how the federal government has handcuffed states with “fraud by design” welfare programs, how states can actually improve budgets while still keeping welfare programs and more.\n\nALEC resources on the FGA website: https://thefga.org/alec/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBalancing state budgets is always important, but during the pandemic, doing it right is even more important. On the podcast today to discuss this is FGA Director of Government Affairs Roy Lendardson, FGA Senior Fellow Scott Centorino and ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams. Listen in on how the federal government has handcuffed states with “fraud by design” welfare programs, how states can actually improve budgets while still keeping welfare programs and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC resources on the FGA website: \u003ca href=\"https://thefga.org/alec/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thefga.org/alec/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Balancing state budgets is always important, but during the pandemic, doing it right is even more important. On the podcast today to discuss this is FGA Director of Government Affairs Roy Lendardson, FGA Senior Fellow Scott Centorino and ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams. Listen in on how the federal government has handcuffed states with “fraud by design” welfare programs, how states can actually improve budgets while still keeping welfare programs and more.","date_published":"2020-08-04T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/63fceee9-363a-4688-b516-b4d3f5543f51.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24875973,"duration_in_seconds":1761}]},{"id":"43164437-6336-42e6-a7aa-1c66863d220e","title":"51: Certificate of Need Laws w/ Pacific Legal Foundation","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/51","content_text":"What are Certificate of Need laws and how do they affect businesses across the country? Anastasia Boden, Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, weighs in on CON laws and COVID-19, how the Pacific Legal Foundation is defending individual liberty in the states and what states can do now to protect medical freedom.\n\nAnastasia Boden in the Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/kentuckys-ambulance-cartel-is-afraid-of-phillip-truesdell-11570225646\nAnastasia Boden in the Wall Street Journal on CON laws standing in the way of new medical facilities and services: https://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-ambulance-chasers-11588198430\nAnastasia Boden on Fox Business: https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/coronavirus-government-regulations\nPacific Legal Foundation on Economic Liberty: https://pacificlegal.org/economic-liberty/\nPacific Legal Foundation calling on governors to suspend laws that inhibit emergency medical response: https://pacificlegal.org/governors-suspend-laws-inhibiting-emergency-response/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are Certificate of Need laws and how do they affect businesses across the country? Anastasia Boden, Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, weighs in on CON laws and COVID-19, how the Pacific Legal Foundation is defending individual liberty in the states and what states can do now to protect medical freedom.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnastasia Boden in the Wall Street Journal: \u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/kentuckys-ambulance-cartel-is-afraid-of-phillip-truesdell-11570225646\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/kentuckys-ambulance-cartel-is-afraid-of-phillip-truesdell-11570225646\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnastasia Boden in the Wall Street Journal on CON laws standing in the way of new medical facilities and services: \u003ca href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-ambulance-chasers-11588198430\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-ambulance-chasers-11588198430\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnastasia Boden on Fox Business: \u003ca href=\"https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/coronavirus-government-regulations\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/coronavirus-government-regulations\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPacific Legal Foundation on Economic Liberty: \u003ca href=\"https://pacificlegal.org/economic-liberty/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://pacificlegal.org/economic-liberty/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPacific Legal Foundation calling on governors to suspend laws that inhibit emergency medical response: \u003ca href=\"https://pacificlegal.org/governors-suspend-laws-inhibiting-emergency-response/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://pacificlegal.org/governors-suspend-laws-inhibiting-emergency-response/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What are Certificate of Need laws and how do they affect businesses across the country? Anastasia Boden, Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, weighs in on CON laws and COVID-19, how the Pacific Legal Foundation is defending individual liberty in the states and what states can do now to protect medical freedom.","date_published":"2020-07-20T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/43164437-6336-42e6-a7aa-1c66863d220e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11814104,"duration_in_seconds":828}]},{"id":"10650146-b1fb-4ba9-89e1-c3db34929623","title":"50: Criminal Justice Solutions w/ MI Rep. Graham Filler","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/50","content_text":"This episode of Across the States, recorded in early 2020, takes us back to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where host Dan Reynolds sits down with MI Representative Graham Filler, a speaker at the event and Chair of the MI House Judiciary Committee, to discuss criminal justice solutions at the state level. Following the FIRST STEP Act, based on ALEC model policy, what is the “second step” states can take to lower recidivism rates in America? Rep. Filler weighs in. \n\nALEC model Justice Safety Valve Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/justice-safety-valve-act/\n\nALEC model: Resolution in Support of Reentry Programs: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode of Across the States, recorded in early 2020, takes us back to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where host Dan Reynolds sits down with MI Representative Graham Filler, a speaker at the event and Chair of the MI House Judiciary Committee, to discuss criminal justice solutions at the state level. Following the FIRST STEP Act, based on ALEC model policy, what is the “second step” states can take to lower recidivism rates in America? Rep. Filler weighs in. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC model Justice Safety Valve Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/justice-safety-valve-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/justice-safety-valve-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC model: Resolution in Support of Reentry Programs: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-in-support-of-reentry-programs/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of Across the States, recorded in early 2020, takes us back to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where host Dan Reynolds sits down with MI Representative Graham Filler, a speaker at the event and Chair of the MI House Judiciary Committee, to discuss criminal justice solutions at the state level. Following the FIRST STEP Act, based on ALEC model policy, what is the “second step” states can take to lower recidivism rates in America? Rep. Filler weighs in. ","date_published":"2020-07-09T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/10650146-b1fb-4ba9-89e1-c3db34929623.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12181370,"duration_in_seconds":854}]},{"id":"395749d4-9acd-4fa5-ae90-c47b795faa74","title":"49: Education Reform w/ Jim Blew from the U.S. Department of Education","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/49","content_text":"In this special episode of Across the States recorded at the U.S. Department of Education in early 2020, host Dan Reynolds sat down with Jim Blew, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement to highlight the work done advocating for education choice. What’s the reality behind charter schools, what does education reform look like today and how might it look in the years to come? One thing is clear from both the federal and state perspective: it should be about empowering the educators, the parents and the students.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this special episode of Across the States recorded at the U.S. Department of Education in early 2020, host Dan Reynolds sat down with Jim Blew, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement to highlight the work done advocating for education choice. What’s the reality behind charter schools, what does education reform look like today and how might it look in the years to come? One thing is clear from both the federal and state perspective: it should be about empowering the educators, the parents and the students.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this special episode of Across the States recorded at the U.S. Department of Education in early 2020, host Dan Reynolds sat down with Jim Blew, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, and Sherry Street, ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement to highlight the work done advocating for education choice. What’s the reality behind charter schools, what does education reform look like today and how might it look in the years to come? One thing is clear from both the federal and state perspective: it should be about empowering the educators, the parents and the students.","date_published":"2020-07-02T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/395749d4-9acd-4fa5-ae90-c47b795faa74.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17935266,"duration_in_seconds":1265}]},{"id":"26649c24-54e1-493e-9bca-a9eaacc6d3b2","title":"48: The Road to Higher Taxes w/ Stephen Haner","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/48","content_text":"On this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Senior Fellow of State and Local Taxes at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Stephen Haner, ALEC Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Legislative Manager Skip Estes. The Thomas Jefferson Institute recently released a brochure, The Road to Higher Taxes, which outlines the nearly two dozen changes in Virginia tax laws passed by the 2020 General Assembly. Now in the podcast studio, the group defines what this will mean for taxpayers come July 1.\n\nThe Road to Higher Taxes: http://www.thomasjeffersoninst.org/files/3/RoadToTaxesBrochure.pdf","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Senior Fellow of State and Local Taxes at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Stephen Haner, ALEC Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Legislative Manager Skip Estes. The Thomas Jefferson Institute recently released a brochure, The Road to Higher Taxes, which outlines the nearly two dozen changes in Virginia tax laws passed by the 2020 General Assembly. Now in the podcast studio, the group defines what this will mean for taxpayers come July 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Road to Higher Taxes: \u003ca href=\"http://www.thomasjeffersoninst.org/files/3/RoadToTaxesBrochure.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.thomasjeffersoninst.org/files/3/RoadToTaxesBrochure.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Senior Fellow of State and Local Taxes at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Stephen Haner, ALEC Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Legislative Manager Skip Estes. The Thomas Jefferson Institute recently released a brochure, The Road to Higher Taxes, which outlines the nearly two dozen changes in Virginia tax laws passed by the 2020 General Assembly. Now in the podcast studio, the group defines what this will mean for taxpayers come July 1.","date_published":"2020-06-26T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/26649c24-54e1-493e-9bca-a9eaacc6d3b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16104782,"duration_in_seconds":1134}]},{"id":"5b21d187-a468-4ee4-944b-db924756cca4","title":"47: State Labor Reforms for Public Sector Unions w/ Vincent Vernuccio","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/47","content_text":"In the 2018 case Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court reshaped the interaction between public sector employees and unions, affirming the 1st Amendment rights of individual employees. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this landmark decision, its ramifications and the “Post-Janus” environment today is Vincent Vernuccio, Senior Fellow at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.  \n\nTop 20 State-Level Labor Reforms by Vincent Vernuccio: https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/Labor%20Reform%20Booklet%202020.pdf\nALEC Model Public Employee Rights and Authorization Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-public-employee-rights-and-authorization-act/\nALEC Model Union Recertification Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/union-recertification/\nALEC Model Public Employee Choice Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/public-employee-choice-act/\nAlaska Protects Public Workers’ First Amendment Rights: https://www.mackinac.org/alaska-protects-public-workers-first-amendment-rights-20190828\nAlaska Attorney General Moves to Protect Worker Freedom by Michael Slabinski: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/alaska-attorney-general-moves-to-protect-worker-freedom\nAlaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson joins ALECTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgtm_zfc3k\nTexas Attorney General Says Public Employers Should Stop Collecting Union Dues Until Workers Opt In: https://www.mackinac.org/texas-attorney-general-says-public-employers-should-stop-collecting-union-dues-until-workers-opt-in \nIndiana Attorney General Affirms Worker’s Rights: https://www.mackinac.org/indiana-attorney-general-affirms-workers-rights","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the 2018 case Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court reshaped the interaction between public sector employees and unions, affirming the 1st Amendment rights of individual employees. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this landmark decision, its ramifications and the “Post-Janus” environment today is Vincent Vernuccio, Senior Fellow at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTop 20 State-Level Labor Reforms by Vincent Vernuccio: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/Labor%20Reform%20Booklet%202020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/Labor%20Reform%20Booklet%202020.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Public Employee Rights and Authorization Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-public-employee-rights-and-authorization-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-public-employee-rights-and-authorization-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Union Recertification Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/union-recertification/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/union-recertification/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Public Employee Choice Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/public-employee-choice-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/public-employee-choice-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlaska Protects Public Workers’ First Amendment Rights: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/alaska-protects-public-workers-first-amendment-rights-20190828\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/alaska-protects-public-workers-first-amendment-rights-20190828\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlaska Attorney General Moves to Protect Worker Freedom by Michael Slabinski: \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/alaska-attorney-general-moves-to-protect-worker-freedom\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/alaska-attorney-general-moves-to-protect-worker-freedom\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson joins ALECTV: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgtm_zfc3k\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgtm_zfc3k\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTexas Attorney General Says Public Employers Should Stop Collecting Union Dues Until Workers Opt In: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/texas-attorney-general-says-public-employers-should-stop-collecting-union-dues-until-workers-opt-in\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/texas-attorney-general-says-public-employers-should-stop-collecting-union-dues-until-workers-opt-in\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nIndiana Attorney General Affirms Worker’s Rights: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/indiana-attorney-general-affirms-workers-rights\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/indiana-attorney-general-affirms-workers-rights\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the 2018 case Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court reshaped the interaction between public sector employees and unions, affirming the 1st Amendment rights of individual employees. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this landmark decision, its ramifications and the “Post-Janus” environment today is Vincent Vernuccio, Senior Fellow at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.  ","date_published":"2020-06-23T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/5b21d187-a468-4ee4-944b-db924756cca4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14020012,"duration_in_seconds":985}]},{"id":"01833d1b-359a-4b01-baca-1e65df171eca","title":"46: Youth Involvement in State and Local Government w/ State Legislator of the Month Del. Joshua Higginbotham and TPUSA","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/46","content_text":"Youth involvement in free enterprise and individual liberty will play a crucial role in COVID-19 recovery and onward. On the podcast to discuss this is State Legislator of the Month and 23-year old WV Del. Joshua Higginbotham, who recently sponsored a bill reclassifying 911 telecommunication operators as emergency workers. Also joining the podcast to speak on the important participation of youth in politics is Turning Point USA COO Tyler Bowyer.\n\nTPUSA Website: https://www.tpusa.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYouth involvement in free enterprise and individual liberty will play a crucial role in COVID-19 recovery and onward. On the podcast to discuss this is State Legislator of the Month and 23-year old WV Del. Joshua Higginbotham, who recently sponsored a bill reclassifying 911 telecommunication operators as emergency workers. Also joining the podcast to speak on the important participation of youth in politics is Turning Point USA COO Tyler Bowyer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTPUSA Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tpusa.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.tpusa.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Youth involvement in free enterprise and individual liberty will play a crucial role in COVID-19 recovery and onward. On the podcast to discuss this is State Legislator of the Month and 23-year old WV Del. Joshua Higginbotham, who recently sponsored a bill reclassifying 911 telecommunication operators as emergency workers. Also joining the podcast to speak on the important participation of youth in politics is Turning Point USA COO Tyler Bowyer.","date_published":"2020-06-19T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/01833d1b-359a-4b01-baca-1e65df171eca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14907525,"duration_in_seconds":1049}]},{"id":"48fa33d6-1118-4c98-bcbd-45c441c85366","title":"45: A Free Market Approach to Content Moderation w/ John Samples","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/45","content_text":"Social media and free speech: they truly go hand in hand. Knowing this, Facebook recently started funding an oversight board made up of independent individuals as a non-governmental and free market solution to oversee content moderation on the platform. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this is John Samples, a member of the new oversight board and Cato Institute Vice President, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC. \n\nFacebook’s commitment to the Oversight Board: https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/letter-from-mark-zuckerberg-on-oversight-board-charter.pdf\nFacebook and Credible Content Oversight on the Cato Daily Podcast: https://www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-daily-podcast/facebook-credible-content-oversight","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial media and free speech: they truly go hand in hand. Knowing this, Facebook recently started funding an oversight board made up of independent individuals as a non-governmental and free market solution to oversee content moderation on the platform. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this is John Samples, a member of the new oversight board and Cato Institute Vice President, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook’s commitment to the Oversight Board: \u003ca href=\"https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/letter-from-mark-zuckerberg-on-oversight-board-charter.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/letter-from-mark-zuckerberg-on-oversight-board-charter.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook and Credible Content Oversight on the Cato Daily Podcast: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-daily-podcast/facebook-credible-content-oversight\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-daily-podcast/facebook-credible-content-oversight\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Social media and free speech: they truly go hand in hand. Knowing this, Facebook recently started funding an oversight board made up of independent individuals as a non-governmental and free market solution to oversee content moderation on the platform. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss this is John Samples, a member of the new oversight board and Cato Institute Vice President, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force at ALEC. ","date_published":"2020-06-16T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/48fa33d6-1118-4c98-bcbd-45c441c85366.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18550553,"duration_in_seconds":1309}]},{"id":"699b54b4-db4d-47ca-b5d2-3cfbb564fb29","title":"44: Social Media and the Section 230 Executive Order w/ Ash Kazaryan and Carl Szabo","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/44","content_text":"President Trump’s executive order, social media and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. To discuss these hot topics, and why they’re so important right now, host Dan Reynolds is joined by TechFreedom Director of Civil Liberties Ash Kazaryan, NetChoice VP and General Counsel Carl Szabo and ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauenschild.\n\nCNN Story on Facebook Conservative Interaction: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/28/media/trump-social-media-conservative-censorship/index.html \nThe Verge story on leftists arguing YouTube is politically biased for refusing to monetize LGBTQ+ content: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/3/21278050/youtube-lawsuit-lgbtq-google-doj-section-230-trump-executive-order \nLink to 47 U.S.C. § 230: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 \nLink to Executive Order: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-preventing-online-censorship/ ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePresident Trump’s executive order, social media and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. To discuss these hot topics, and why they’re so important right now, host Dan Reynolds is joined by TechFreedom Director of Civil Liberties Ash Kazaryan, NetChoice VP and General Counsel Carl Szabo and ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauenschild.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCNN Story on Facebook Conservative Interaction: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/28/media/trump-social-media-conservative-censorship/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cnn.com/2020/05/28/media/trump-social-media-conservative-censorship/index.html\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Verge story on leftists arguing YouTube is politically biased for refusing to monetize LGBTQ+ content: \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/3/21278050/youtube-lawsuit-lgbtq-google-doj-section-230-trump-executive-order\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.theverge.com/2020/6/3/21278050/youtube-lawsuit-lgbtq-google-doj-section-230-trump-executive-order\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nLink to 47 U.S.C. § 230: \u003ca href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nLink to Executive Order: \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-preventing-online-censorship/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-preventing-online-censorship/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"President Trump’s executive order, social media and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. To discuss these hot topics, and why they’re so important right now, host Dan Reynolds is joined by TechFreedom Director of Civil Liberties Ash Kazaryan, NetChoice VP and General Counsel Carl Szabo and ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jonathon Hauenschild.","date_published":"2020-06-12T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/699b54b4-db4d-47ca-b5d2-3cfbb564fb29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30005088,"duration_in_seconds":2127}]},{"id":"a71c7dda-46f2-4cde-8997-bf12453db1d5","title":"43: Protecting Patients’ Rights During COVID-19 w/ MI Rep. Johnson and the Mackinac Center","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/43","content_text":"With the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, ensuring patients’ rights and wishes are not being disregarded protects individual liberty across the states. In response to the responsibility to uphold these wishes and rights is the COVID-19 Patient Rights to Life Resolution from the Mackinac Center. On the podcast to discuss this resolution and why it matters is Mackinac Center Health Care Policy Advisor Greg George, Michigan State Representative Steve Johnson and ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts.\n\nCOVID-19 Patient Rights to Life Resolution: https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/COVIDresolution.pdf","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, ensuring patients’ rights and wishes are not being disregarded protects individual liberty across the states. In response to the responsibility to uphold these wishes and rights is the COVID-19 Patient Rights to Life Resolution from the Mackinac Center. On the podcast to discuss this resolution and why it matters is Mackinac Center Health Care Policy Advisor Greg George, Michigan State Representative Steve Johnson and ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCOVID-19 Patient Rights to Life Resolution: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/COVIDresolution.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mackinac.org/archives/2020/COVIDresolution.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, ensuring patients’ rights and wishes are not being disregarded protects individual liberty across the states. In response to the responsibility to uphold these wishes and rights is the COVID-19 Patient Rights to Life Resolution from the Mackinac Center. On the podcast to discuss this resolution and why it matters is Mackinac Center Health Care Policy Advisor Greg George, Michigan State Representative Steve Johnson and ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts.","date_published":"2020-06-09T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a71c7dda-46f2-4cde-8997-bf12453db1d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15621433,"duration_in_seconds":1100}]},{"id":"cb438149-746b-4109-af6f-c32c87ff1a6c","title":"42: The US Trade Deficit w/ Christine McDaniel","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/42","content_text":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on this episode of Across the States to discuss the trade deficit in the United States is Christine McDaniel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force at ALEC.\n\nChristine McDaniel's piece in the Hill: https://thehill.com/opinion/international/493397-congratulations-the-trade-deficit-dream-came-true","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining host Dan Reynolds on this episode of Across the States to discuss the trade deficit in the United States is Christine McDaniel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force at ALEC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine McDaniel\u0026#39;s piece in the Hill: \u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/opinion/international/493397-congratulations-the-trade-deficit-dream-came-true\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thehill.com/opinion/international/493397-congratulations-the-trade-deficit-dream-came-true\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on this episode of Across the States to discuss the trade deficit in the United States is Christine McDaniel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force at ALEC.","date_published":"2020-06-05T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/cb438149-746b-4109-af6f-c32c87ff1a6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19876516,"duration_in_seconds":1403}]},{"id":"d802e478-5b49-4741-a8b3-5e3ac2f177b1","title":"41: A Deep Dive into Higher Education During COVID-19  w/ Armand Alacbay and Dr. Lindsey Burke","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/41","content_text":"On this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds takes a deep dive into higher education, and how COVID-19 has impacted its landscape with guests Armand Alacbay, Vice President of Trustee \u0026amp; Government Affairs at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation and Scott Kauffman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force.\n\nCanceling Student Loan Debt Isn’t A Smart or Fair Response to Covid-19: https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/canceling-student-loan-debt-isnt-smart-or-fair-response-covid-19 \nAccreditation: Removing the Barrier to Higher Education Reform: \nhttps://www.heritage.org/education/report/accreditation-removing-the-barrier-higher-education-reform \nACTA’s “How Colleges Spend Money” web tool with comparison data for over 1,500 colleges and universities: https://www.howcollegesspendmoney.com/\nACTA president Michael Poliakoff’s Forbes article “How Higher Education Leaders Should Respond To The Coronavirus Financial Crisis” - https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpoliakoff/2020/04/14/how-higher-education-leaders-should-respond-to-the-coronavirus-financial-crisis/#33be010a8d48","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds takes a deep dive into higher education, and how COVID-19 has impacted its landscape with guests Armand Alacbay, Vice President of Trustee \u0026amp; Government Affairs at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation and Scott Kauffman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanceling Student Loan Debt Isn’t A Smart or Fair Response to Covid-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/canceling-student-loan-debt-isnt-smart-or-fair-response-covid-19\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/canceling-student-loan-debt-isnt-smart-or-fair-response-covid-19\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nAccreditation: Removing the Barrier to Higher Education Reform: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.heritage.org/education/report/accreditation-removing-the-barrier-higher-education-reform\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.heritage.org/education/report/accreditation-removing-the-barrier-higher-education-reform\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nACTA’s “How Colleges Spend Money” web tool with comparison data for over 1,500 colleges and universities: \u003ca href=\"https://www.howcollegesspendmoney.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.howcollegesspendmoney.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nACTA president Michael Poliakoff’s Forbes article “How Higher Education Leaders Should Respond To The Coronavirus Financial Crisis” - \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpoliakoff/2020/04/14/how-higher-education-leaders-should-respond-to-the-coronavirus-financial-crisis/#33be010a8d48\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpoliakoff/2020/04/14/how-higher-education-leaders-should-respond-to-the-coronavirus-financial-crisis/#33be010a8d48\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds takes a deep dive into higher education, and how COVID-19 has impacted its landscape with guests Armand Alacbay, Vice President of Trustee \u0026 Government Affairs at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation and Scott Kauffman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force.","date_published":"2020-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d802e478-5b49-4741-a8b3-5e3ac2f177b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19404692,"duration_in_seconds":1370}]},{"id":"96f0f001-34ea-48f7-908f-1dfd1a3adf31","title":"40: What is the Swiss Debt Brake? w/ Barry Poulson","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/40","content_text":"As we progress through the Coronavirus pandemic, the national debt remains a growing concern. It’s time to look closely at international models to restore fiscal restraint and responsible spending in the United States. One of those models is the Swiss Debt Brake – but what is it? Here to fill us in is Barry Poulson, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.\n\nThe States Are Poised to Lead the Nation Toward Fiscal Sustainability: https://www.alec.org/article/the-states-are-poised-to-lead-the-nation-toward-fiscal-sustainability/\nALEC Model Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/a-resolution-calling-for-a-federal-balanced-budget-amendment/\nHow to Solve America’s Debt Crisis in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.alec.org/app/uploads/2020/05/PBdebtcrisisApr20.pdf","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we progress through the Coronavirus pandemic, the national debt remains a growing concern. It’s time to look closely at international models to restore fiscal restraint and responsible spending in the United States. One of those models is the Swiss Debt Brake – but what is it? Here to fill us in is Barry Poulson, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe States Are Poised to Lead the Nation Toward Fiscal Sustainability: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/the-states-are-poised-to-lead-the-nation-toward-fiscal-sustainability/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/the-states-are-poised-to-lead-the-nation-toward-fiscal-sustainability/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nALEC Model Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/a-resolution-calling-for-a-federal-balanced-budget-amendment/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/a-resolution-calling-for-a-federal-balanced-budget-amendment/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHow to Solve America’s Debt Crisis in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/app/uploads/2020/05/PBdebtcrisisApr20.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/app/uploads/2020/05/PBdebtcrisisApr20.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As we progress through the Coronavirus pandemic, the national debt remains a growing concern. It’s time to look closely at international models to restore fiscal restraint and responsible spending in the United States. One of those models is the Swiss Debt Brake – but what is it? Here to fill us in is Barry Poulson, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.","date_published":"2020-05-26T10:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/96f0f001-34ea-48f7-908f-1dfd1a3adf31.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25437463,"duration_in_seconds":1801}]},{"id":"a2f1eae6-b93a-4e0e-befc-57e96bbeaa49","title":"39: Sports Betting and the Gaming Industry During COVID-19 w/ the American Gaming Association","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/39","content_text":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, sporting events of almost every kind were cancelled. How has this affected the online sports betting and gaming industry, and what will we see from that industry as states and society begin to reopen? Here to discuss this is Jess Fiel, the Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces.\n\nAGA Website: https://www.americangaming.org/\nDetails on the AGA initiative on unlawful gaming: https://www.americangaming.org/new/aga-agem-launch-partnership-to-combat-unregulated-gaming-machines/\nCasino reopening tracker: https://www.americangaming.org/research/covid-19-casino-tracker/\nRead about issues on sports betting: https://www.americangaming.org/policies/hot-issue-sports-betting/\nAGA Twitter: https://twitter.com/americangaming","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, sporting events of almost every kind were cancelled. How has this affected the online sports betting and gaming industry, and what will we see from that industry as states and society begin to reopen? Here to discuss this is Jess Fiel, the Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAGA Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americangaming.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.americangaming.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails on the AGA initiative on unlawful gaming: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americangaming.org/new/aga-agem-launch-partnership-to-combat-unregulated-gaming-machines/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.americangaming.org/new/aga-agem-launch-partnership-to-combat-unregulated-gaming-machines/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCasino reopening tracker: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americangaming.org/research/covid-19-casino-tracker/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.americangaming.org/research/covid-19-casino-tracker/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRead about issues on sports betting: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americangaming.org/policies/hot-issue-sports-betting/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.americangaming.org/policies/hot-issue-sports-betting/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAGA Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/americangaming\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/americangaming\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, sporting events of almost every kind were cancelled. How has this affected the online sports betting and gaming industry, and what will we see from that industry as states and society begin to reopen? Here to discuss this is Jess Fiel, the Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces.","date_published":"2020-05-22T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a2f1eae6-b93a-4e0e-befc-57e96bbeaa49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21992958,"duration_in_seconds":1555}]},{"id":"6d699966-1bc3-4173-b5df-d36425821ae8","title":"38: School Choice, Higher Education and COVID-19 w/ Dr. Lindsey Burke and Martin Lueken","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/38","content_text":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast are 3 education experts: Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation, Martin Lueken, Director of Fiscal Policy Analysis at EdChoice and Scott Kaufman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. The group discusses education choice, education savings accounts, how it benefits the states and the future of public higher education after COVID-19.\n\nEd Choice: https://www.edchoice.org/\nThe Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/education\nFiscal Effects on School Vouchers: https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fiscal-Effects-of-School-Vouchers-by-Martin-Lueken.pdf\nFiscal Effects on Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs: https://americanlegislativeexchangecouncil.monday.com/boards/513898105/pulses/559422810\nThe Trillion Dollar Problem: Pandemic Puts State Pension Plans at Even Greater Risk: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-trillion-dollar-problem-pandemic-puts-state-pension-plans-at-even-greater-risk/\nK-12 Fiscal Relief in the Aftermath of COVID-19: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/k-12-fiscal-relief-in-the-aftermath-of-covid-19/\nThe K-12 Financial Cliff: What States Face if Students Switch Schooling Sectors: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-k-12-financial-cliff-what-states-could-face-if-students-switch-schooling-sectors/\nPublic Opinion Tracker: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/edchoice-public-opinion-tracker-top-takeaways-may-2020/\nSurvey: Private School Response to COVID-19: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/survey-private-school-response-to-covid-19/\nFree Tools to Help Educators and Students Connect While Social Distancing: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/free-tools-to-help-educators-and-students-connect-while-social-distancing/\nHow Private Schools and Groups Serving Schools and Families could be Eligible for Forgiveness Loans: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/how-private-schools-and-groups-serving-schools-and-families-could-be-eligible-for-forgivable-loans/\nPrivate School Profiles: How They Are Handling COVID-19: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/planning-for-an-uncertain-future-the-international-school-of-indiana/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-christ-lutheran-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-rabun-gap-nacoochee-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-bishop-guertin-high-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-oaks-academy-is-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-montessori-preschool-is-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-partnership-schools-are-responding-to-covid-19/\nhttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-the-woodlands-christian-academy/\nABCs of School Choice: https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-ABCs-of-School-Choice-WEB-OPTIMIZED-REVISED.pdf","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast are 3 education experts: Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation, Martin Lueken, Director of Fiscal Policy Analysis at EdChoice and Scott Kaufman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. The group discusses education choice, education savings accounts, how it benefits the states and the future of public higher education after COVID-19.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd Choice: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Heritage Foundation: \u003ca href=\"https://www.heritage.org/education\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.heritage.org/education\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFiscal Effects on School Vouchers: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fiscal-Effects-of-School-Vouchers-by-Martin-Lueken.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fiscal-Effects-of-School-Vouchers-by-Martin-Lueken.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFiscal Effects on Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs: \u003ca href=\"https://americanlegislativeexchangecouncil.monday.com/boards/513898105/pulses/559422810\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://americanlegislativeexchangecouncil.monday.com/boards/513898105/pulses/559422810\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Trillion Dollar Problem: Pandemic Puts State Pension Plans at Even Greater Risk: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-trillion-dollar-problem-pandemic-puts-state-pension-plans-at-even-greater-risk/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-trillion-dollar-problem-pandemic-puts-state-pension-plans-at-even-greater-risk/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nK-12 Fiscal Relief in the Aftermath of COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/k-12-fiscal-relief-in-the-aftermath-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/k-12-fiscal-relief-in-the-aftermath-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe K-12 Financial Cliff: What States Face if Students Switch Schooling Sectors: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-k-12-financial-cliff-what-states-could-face-if-students-switch-schooling-sectors/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/the-k-12-financial-cliff-what-states-could-face-if-students-switch-schooling-sectors/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPublic Opinion Tracker: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/edchoice-public-opinion-tracker-top-takeaways-may-2020/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/edchoice-public-opinion-tracker-top-takeaways-may-2020/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSurvey: Private School Response to COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/survey-private-school-response-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/survey-private-school-response-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Tools to Help Educators and Students Connect While Social Distancing: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/free-tools-to-help-educators-and-students-connect-while-social-distancing/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/free-tools-to-help-educators-and-students-connect-while-social-distancing/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Private Schools and Groups Serving Schools and Families could be Eligible for Forgiveness Loans: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/how-private-schools-and-groups-serving-schools-and-families-could-be-eligible-for-forgivable-loans/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/how-private-schools-and-groups-serving-schools-and-families-could-be-eligible-for-forgivable-loans/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrivate School Profiles: How They Are Handling COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/planning-for-an-uncertain-future-the-international-school-of-indiana/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/planning-for-an-uncertain-future-the-international-school-of-indiana/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-christ-lutheran-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-christ-lutheran-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-rabun-gap-nacoochee-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-rabun-gap-nacoochee-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-bishop-guertin-high-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-bishop-guertin-high-school-is-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-oaks-academy-is-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-oaks-academy-is-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-montessori-preschool-is-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-montessori-preschool-is-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-partnership-schools-are-responding-to-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-how-the-partnership-schools-are-responding-to-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-the-woodlands-christian-academy/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/engage/private-school-profiles-the-woodlands-christian-academy/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nABCs of School Choice: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-ABCs-of-School-Choice-WEB-OPTIMIZED-REVISED.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-ABCs-of-School-Choice-WEB-OPTIMIZED-REVISED.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast are 3 education experts: Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Heritage Foundation, Martin Lueken, Director of Fiscal Policy Analysis at EdChoice and Scott Kaufman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. The group discusses education choice, education savings accounts, how it benefits the states and the future of public higher education after COVID-19.","date_published":"2020-05-19T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/6d699966-1bc3-4173-b5df-d36425821ae8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16998796,"duration_in_seconds":1198}]},{"id":"07b4d895-4022-41f3-a31e-2be022cb82c2","title":"37: Tracking China’s Policy Changes During COVID-19 w/ Dr. Weifeng Zhong","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/37","content_text":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast to discuss Chinese government policies, a policy change index and how it can be used to track China’s response to COVID-19 is Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. Also joining the discussion is Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force.\n\nThe Policy Change Index (PCI) project website: https://policychangeindex.org/\nThe PCI newsletter sign-up form: https://mercatus.org/pcinewsletter\nResearch paper “Reading China: Predicting Policy Change with Machine Learning”: https://www.aei.org/research-products/working-paper/reading-china-predicting-policy-change-with-machine-learning/\nResearch paper “Predicting Authoritarian Crackdowns: A Machine Learning Approach”: https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/predicting-authoritarian-crackdowns","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast to discuss Chinese government policies, a policy change index and how it can be used to track China’s response to COVID-19 is Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. Also joining the discussion is Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Policy Change Index (PCI) project website: \u003ca href=\"https://policychangeindex.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://policychangeindex.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe PCI newsletter sign-up form: \u003ca href=\"https://mercatus.org/pcinewsletter\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://mercatus.org/pcinewsletter\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResearch paper “Reading China: Predicting Policy Change with Machine Learning”: \u003ca href=\"https://www.aei.org/research-products/working-paper/reading-china-predicting-policy-change-with-machine-learning/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.aei.org/research-products/working-paper/reading-china-predicting-policy-change-with-machine-learning/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResearch paper “Predicting Authoritarian Crackdowns: A Machine Learning Approach”: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/predicting-authoritarian-crackdowns\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.mercatus.org/publications/technology-and-innovation/predicting-authoritarian-crackdowns\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining host Dan Reynolds on the podcast to discuss Chinese government policies, a policy change index and how it can be used to track China’s response to COVID-19 is Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. Also joining the discussion is Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force.","date_published":"2020-05-15T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/07b4d895-4022-41f3-a31e-2be022cb82c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18195193,"duration_in_seconds":1283}]},{"id":"33ff5145-b7c1-4baa-b2a2-8869bb1d7912","title":"36: Trying to Take a Pay Cut for COVID-19 w/ Cheyenne, WY City Councilman Dicky Shanor","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/36","content_text":"When we increase government spending, it’s a good idea to decrease spending somewhere else – especially during a pandemic. On the podcast to discuss how Cheyenne, WY is working to do just that is City Councilman Dicky Shanor, who recently introduced a resolution to reduce the salaries of him, his fellow council members and the mayor. Also joining the conversation is Councilman Jon Russell, National Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), a sister organization of ALEC.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we increase government spending, it’s a good idea to decrease spending somewhere else – especially during a pandemic. On the podcast to discuss how Cheyenne, WY is working to do just that is City Councilman Dicky Shanor, who recently introduced a resolution to reduce the salaries of him, his fellow council members and the mayor. Also joining the conversation is Councilman Jon Russell, National Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), a sister organization of ALEC.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When we increase government spending, it’s a good idea to decrease spending somewhere else – especially during a pandemic. On the podcast to discuss how Cheyenne, WY is working to do just that is City Councilman Dicky Shanor, who recently introduced a resolution to reduce the salaries of him, his fellow council members and the mayor. Also joining the conversation is Councilman Jon Russell, National Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), a sister organization of ALEC.","date_published":"2020-05-12T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/33ff5145-b7c1-4baa-b2a2-8869bb1d7912.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10722390,"duration_in_seconds":750}]},{"id":"03bb8a8e-641a-4ca9-ba62-7a28a93d6852","title":"35: Debate: National Popular Vote vs. Electoral College","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/35","content_text":"In this very special edition of Across the States, our podcast studio is transformed into a virtual debate stage. The topic? Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote. Listen in as Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States and Ray Haynes, National Spokesperson for National Popular Vote make the case for each.\n\nSave Our States website: https://saveourstates.com/\n\nNational Popular Vote website: https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this very special edition of Across the States, our podcast studio is transformed into a virtual debate stage. The topic? Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote. Listen in as Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States and Ray Haynes, National Spokesperson for National Popular Vote make the case for each.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSave Our States website: \u003ca href=\"https://saveourstates.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://saveourstates.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNational Popular Vote website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.nationalpopularvote.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this very special edition of Across the States, our podcast studio is transformed into a virtual debate stage. The topic? Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote. Listen in as Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States and Ray Haynes, National Spokesperson for National Popular Vote make the case for each.","date_published":"2020-05-08T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/03bb8a8e-641a-4ca9-ba62-7a28a93d6852.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23895865,"duration_in_seconds":1691}]},{"id":"091b0b3d-d042-4dde-a65a-0b69469f6721","title":"34: Home Schooling and COVID-19 w/ the Home School Legal Defense Association","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/34","content_text":"Home schooling has quickly become the reality for every family across the states, and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has been well-versed in the multi-faceted schooling option long preceding the pandemic. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss what home schooling is – and isn’t – as well as other education polices are Scott Kaufman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, Heather Frommack, HSLDA Program Manager for Education Consultants and Dan Beasley, HSLDA Staff Attorney.\n\nHSLDA website: www.hslda.org\n\nFor families who find themselves suddenly homeschooling: www.mompossible.org \n\nHomeschool law summaries: www.hslda.org/laws \n\nHomeschool quickstart guide: https://hslda.org/getting-started \n\nHSLDA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hslda\n\nHSLDA Education Consultants Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants\n\nHSLDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hslda/\n\nHSLDA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hslda\n\nThe HSLDA Podcast: https://hslda.org/content/podcast/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHome schooling has quickly become the reality for every family across the states, and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has been well-versed in the multi-faceted schooling option long preceding the pandemic. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss what home schooling is – and isn’t – as well as other education polices are Scott Kaufman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, Heather Frommack, HSLDA Program Manager for Education Consultants and Dan Beasley, HSLDA Staff Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSLDA website: \u003ca href=\"http://www.hslda.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.hslda.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor families who find themselves suddenly homeschooling: \u003ca href=\"http://www.mompossible.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.mompossible.org\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool law summaries: \u003ca href=\"http://www.hslda.org/laws\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.hslda.org/laws\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool quickstart guide: \u003ca href=\"https://hslda.org/getting-started\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://hslda.org/getting-started\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSLDA Facebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hslda\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/hslda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSLDA Education Consultants Facebook:\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSLDA Instagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hslda/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/hslda/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHSLDA YouTube: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hslda\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/hslda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSLDA Podcast: \u003ca href=\"https://hslda.org/content/podcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://hslda.org/content/podcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Home schooling has quickly become the reality for every family across the states, and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has been well-versed in the multi-faceted schooling option long preceding the pandemic. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss what home schooling is – and isn’t – as well as other education polices are Scott Kaufman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, Heather Frommack, HSLDA Program Manager for Education Consultants and Dan Beasley, HSLDA Staff Attorney.","date_published":"2020-05-05T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/091b0b3d-d042-4dde-a65a-0b69469f6721.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14775859,"duration_in_seconds":1039}]},{"id":"ce3ba4ae-7670-4610-ae2b-841fb666f94c","title":"33: An Electoral College Primer w/ John Ryder ","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/33","content_text":"The Electoral College: what does it do, why does it do it and is it a good thing? Serving as your Electoral College primer, in this episode of Across the States host Dan Reynolds is joined by John Ryder, the former General Counsel of the Republican National Committee, and Karla Jones, ALEC Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force to fill us in.\n\nConservatives Mobilize in Defense of the Electoral College: https://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Electoral College: what does it do, why does it do it and is it a good thing? Serving as your Electoral College primer, in this episode of Across the States host Dan Reynolds is joined by John Ryder, the former General Counsel of the Republican National Committee, and Karla Jones, ALEC Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force to fill us in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConservatives Mobilize in Defense of the Electoral College: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Electoral College: what does it do, why does it do it and is it a good thing? Serving as your Electoral College primer, in this episode of Across the States host Dan Reynolds is joined by John Ryder, the former General Counsel of the Republican National Committee, and Karla Jones, ALEC Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force to fill us in.\r\n","date_published":"2020-05-01T11:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ce3ba4ae-7670-4610-ae2b-841fb666f94c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15930399,"duration_in_seconds":1121}]},{"id":"95b32b13-829b-488b-aee9-312b40257b9b","title":"32: Reform Occupational Licenses During COVID-19 w/ MO Rep. Grier and Shoshana Weissmann","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/32","content_text":"The COVID-19 pandemic has made visible many of the existing, hidden barriers to enter the workforce: barriers in front of health care professions, those paying off student loans or new to the workforce. These barriers existed before the pandemic. But it’s time to free our workforce from unnecessary shackles if we want to get America back to work. Having the right occupational licensing policies is a smart way forward during the pandemic, and a successful long term strategy for what comes next. On the podcast to discuss this is Missouri State Representative Derek Grier, R Street’s Digital Media Manager Shoshana Weissmann, and ALEC Director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Michael Slabinski.\n\nALEC Draft Model Policy – Occupational Licensing Review Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/\n\nMO Chamber Priorities for the Abbreviated Session: https://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/\n\nR Street – Small Regulatory Reforms That Can Help People During the Pandemic: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/\n\nR Street – Open the Telehealth Floodgates to Combat Coronavirus: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/\n\nR Street – Rein in the Regs to Beat Coronavirus: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe COVID-19 pandemic has made visible many of the existing, hidden barriers to enter the workforce: barriers in front of health care professions, those paying off student loans or new to the workforce. These barriers existed before the pandemic. But it’s time to free our workforce from unnecessary shackles if we want to get America back to work. Having the right occupational licensing policies is a smart way forward during the pandemic, and a successful long term strategy for what comes next. On the podcast to discuss this is Missouri State Representative Derek Grier, R Street’s Digital Media Manager Shoshana Weissmann, and ALEC Director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Michael Slabinski.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Draft Model Policy – Occupational Licensing Review Act: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMO Chamber Priorities for the Abbreviated Session: \u003ca href=\"https://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR Street – Small Regulatory Reforms That Can Help People During the Pandemic: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR Street – Open the Telehealth Floodgates to Combat Coronavirus: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR Street – Rein in the Regs to Beat Coronavirus: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The COVID-19 pandemic has made visible many of the existing, hidden barriers to enter the workforce: barriers in front of health care professions, those paying off student loans or new to the workforce. These barriers existed before the pandemic. But it’s time to free our workforce from unnecessary shackles if we want to get America back to work. Having the right occupational licensing policies is a smart way forward during the pandemic, and a successful long term strategy for what comes next. On the podcast to discuss this is Missouri State Representative Derek Grier, R Street’s Digital Media Manager Shoshana Weissmann, and ALEC Director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Michael Slabinski.","date_published":"2020-04-27T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/95b32b13-829b-488b-aee9-312b40257b9b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":17175922,"duration_in_seconds":1210}]},{"id":"cf078cb0-27f1-47e6-97ad-e864be9bd7b4","title":"31: How a National Federalism Task Force Would Deal with COVID-19","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/31","content_text":"How could a National Federalism Task Force benefit the country during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dive into the answer in this episode of Across the States, where host Dan Reynolds is joined by Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, and Former Representative Ken Ivory, the ALEC Chair to Restore Balance in Government and American Federalism professor at Utah Valley University to discuss the concept.\n\nALEC Draft Model Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/\n\nFederalism and International Relations Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: https://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow could a National Federalism Task Force benefit the country during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dive into the answer in this episode of Across the States, where host Dan Reynolds is joined by Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, and Former Representative Ken Ivory, the ALEC Chair to Restore Balance in Government and American Federalism professor at Utah Valley University to discuss the concept.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Draft Model Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFederalism and International Relations Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How could a National Federalism Task Force benefit the country during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dive into the answer in this episode of Across the States, where host Dan Reynolds is joined by Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, and Former Representative Ken Ivory, the ALEC Chair to Restore Balance in Government and American Federalism professor at Utah Valley University to discuss the concept.","date_published":"2020-04-21T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/cf078cb0-27f1-47e6-97ad-e864be9bd7b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22713095,"duration_in_seconds":1606}]},{"id":"5fff5240-e041-4f05-ab8a-69952029535f","title":"30: How Utility Companies are Supporting Consumers during COVID-19","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/30","content_text":"As we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI.\n\nLearn more about Edison Electric Institute: https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx\n\nLearn more about the ESCC: https://www.electricitysubsector.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Edison Electric Institute: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the ESCC: \u003ca href=\"https://www.electricitysubsector.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.electricitysubsector.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI.","date_published":"2020-04-16T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/5fff5240-e041-4f05-ab8a-69952029535f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":22044647,"duration_in_seconds":1558}]},{"id":"8e726325-5ef6-4615-97dd-45ec9ab4f4c3","title":"29: Legislative Response to COVID-19 w/ State Legislator of the Month Rep. Jena Powell","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/29","content_text":"As a COVID-19 response, many states have delayed their tax deadlines, but have done so via executive order or by a government agency’s decision. However, one bill in Ohio stands out. On this episode Dan Reynolds is joined by the April 2020 ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, OH Rep. Jena Powell, to discuss the bill she sponsored with fellow ALEC member Rep. Derek Merrin, that authorized the Ohio Tax Commissioner to extend the deadlines for personal income tax filing and payment for OH taxpayers from April to July 15, as well as rolling back licensing requirements, increasing flexibility for school choice programs and many more pro-liberty responses to the pandemic.\n\nRead the full bill here: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs a COVID-19 response, many states have delayed their tax deadlines, but have done so via executive order or by a government agency’s decision. However, one bill in Ohio stands out. On this episode Dan Reynolds is joined by the April 2020 ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, OH Rep. Jena Powell, to discuss the bill she sponsored with fellow ALEC member Rep. Derek Merrin, that authorized the Ohio Tax Commissioner to extend the deadlines for personal income tax filing and payment for OH taxpayers from April to July 15, as well as rolling back licensing requirements, increasing flexibility for school choice programs and many more pro-liberty responses to the pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full bill here: \u003ca href=\"https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As a COVID-19 response, many states have delayed their tax deadlines, but have done so via executive order or by a government agency’s decision. However, one bill in Ohio stands out. On this episode Dan Reynolds is joined by the April 2020 ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, OH Rep. Jena Powell, to discuss the bill she sponsored with fellow ALEC member Rep. Derek Merrin, that authorized the Ohio Tax Commissioner to extend the deadlines for personal income tax filing and payment for OH taxpayers from April to July 15, as well as rolling back licensing requirements, increasing flexibility for school choice programs and many more pro-liberty responses to the pandemic.","date_published":"2020-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/8e726325-5ef6-4615-97dd-45ec9ab4f4c3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":14824947,"duration_in_seconds":1043}]},{"id":"7940a3c4-f1b4-4fbe-b82a-590e1f4c15bf","title":"28: Locally Executed Solutions During COVID-19 w/ ACCE","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/28","content_text":"To discuss the local response efforts during COVID-19, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jon Russell, Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), an ALEC sister organization working to advance free market solutions at the local level. Also joining the podcast are Billy Hewes, Mayor of Gulfport, MS and Benny Zhang, Councilman of Williamsburg, VA. From local partnership with the private sector to recommendations for local decision-makers during this unprecedented time, this episode takes a dive into the locally executed and federally supported action taking place in America’s communities.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTo discuss the local response efforts during COVID-19, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jon Russell, Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), an ALEC sister organization working to advance free market solutions at the local level. Also joining the podcast are Billy Hewes, Mayor of Gulfport, MS and Benny Zhang, Councilman of Williamsburg, VA. From local partnership with the private sector to recommendations for local decision-makers during this unprecedented time, this episode takes a dive into the locally executed and federally supported action taking place in America’s communities.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"To discuss the local response efforts during COVID-19, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jon Russell, Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), an ALEC sister organization working to advance free market solutions at the local level. Also joining the podcast are Billy Hewes, Mayor of Gulfport, MS and Benny Zhang, Councilman of Williamsburg, VA. From local partnership with the private sector to recommendations for local decision-makers during this unprecedented time, this episode takes a dive into the locally executed and federally supported action taking place in America’s communities.","date_published":"2020-04-10T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/7940a3c4-f1b4-4fbe-b82a-590e1f4c15bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":19438322,"duration_in_seconds":1372}]},{"id":"f7ec9281-a90b-4409-95ca-37ae801506eb","title":"27: Civil Justice Policy Solutions for COVID-19 w/ Ronald Lampard","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/27","content_text":"In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by ALEC Senior Director of the Civil Justice and Criminal Justice Task Forces, Ronald Lampard to discuss COVID-19 policy solutions and how they can help civil justice and regulatory reform. Listen in on the responses to the pandemic, and how they play a part in reducing regulatory red tape, resolving potential court backlogs, limiting liability for volunteers and charitable organizations and ensuring individuals have access to information online.\n\nPolicy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on Issues Pertaining to Civil Justice and Regulatory Reform: https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-issues-pertaining-to-civil-justice-and-regulatory-reform/\n\nCivil Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of Covid-19: https://www.alec.org/article/civil-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by ALEC Senior Director of the Civil Justice and Criminal Justice Task Forces, Ronald Lampard to discuss COVID-19 policy solutions and how they can help civil justice and regulatory reform. Listen in on the responses to the pandemic, and how they play a part in reducing regulatory red tape, resolving potential court backlogs, limiting liability for volunteers and charitable organizations and ensuring individuals have access to information online.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on Issues Pertaining to Civil Justice and Regulatory Reform: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-issues-pertaining-to-civil-justice-and-regulatory-reform/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-issues-pertaining-to-civil-justice-and-regulatory-reform/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCivil Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of Covid-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/civil-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/civil-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by ALEC Senior Director of the Civil Justice and Criminal Justice Task Forces, Ronald Lampard to discuss COVID-19 policy solutions and how they can help civil justice and regulatory reform. Listen in on the responses to the pandemic, and how they play a part in reducing regulatory red tape, resolving potential court backlogs, limiting liability for volunteers and charitable organizations and ensuring individuals have access to information online.","date_published":"2020-04-08T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f7ec9281-a90b-4409-95ca-37ae801506eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":16762083,"duration_in_seconds":1181}]},{"id":"d0469b0e-c8a9-4da9-bec2-09220080be12","title":"26: Use Virtual Learning During COVID-19 w/ K12 Inc.","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/26","content_text":"Following national school closures due to COVID-19, all schools have been forced to transition to remote learning. In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jeff Kwitowski, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications; Dr. Tony Bennett, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Academics and External Relations, former State Superintendent in Indiana and Commissioner of Education in Florida and Scott Kauffman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Listen in on their discussion around how the pandemic has impacted online schools and the U.S. public education system, and what educators and policymakers should be thinking about now to rise to the challenge.\n\nVisit the K12 Inc. website for free resources: www.k12.com/coronavirus\n\nRead the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Policy Solutions to COVID-19 here: https://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing national school closures due to COVID-19, all schools have been forced to transition to remote learning. In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jeff Kwitowski, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications; Dr. Tony Bennett, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Academics and External Relations, former State Superintendent in Indiana and Commissioner of Education in Florida and Scott Kauffman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Listen in on their discussion around how the pandemic has impacted online schools and the U.S. public education system, and what educators and policymakers should be thinking about now to rise to the challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the K12 Inc. website for free resources: \u003ca href=\"http://www.k12.com/coronavirus\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.k12.com/coronavirus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Policy Solutions to COVID-19 here: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Following national school closures due to COVID-19, all schools have been forced to transition to remote learning. In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jeff Kwitowski, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications; Dr. Tony Bennett, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Academics and External Relations, former State Superintendent in Indiana and Commissioner of Education in Florida and Scott Kauffman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Listen in on their discussion around how the pandemic has impacted online schools and the U.S. public education system, and what educators and policymakers should be thinking about now to rise to the challenge.","date_published":"2020-04-06T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/d0469b0e-c8a9-4da9-bec2-09220080be12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":19707827,"duration_in_seconds":1391}]},{"id":"31ec938e-35d8-4fd6-a7f6-8e65598ecf88","title":"25: Criminal Justice Solutions to COVID-19 w/ Ronald Lampard","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/25","content_text":"How is COVID-19 impacting the criminal justice system? Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces, to scratch the surface on how the pandemic is affecting law enforcement personnel; fines, fees and drivers licenses and jail and prison considerations. Listen in on Lampard’s proposed policy solutions that ensure continued safety and effectiveness in our criminal justice system.\n\nPolicy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Criminal Justice System: https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/\n\nCriminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: https://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow is COVID-19 impacting the criminal justice system? Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces, to scratch the surface on how the pandemic is affecting law enforcement personnel; fines, fees and drivers licenses and jail and prison considerations. Listen in on Lampard’s proposed policy solutions that ensure continued safety and effectiveness in our criminal justice system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Criminal Justice System: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCriminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How is COVID-19 impacting the criminal justice system? Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces, to scratch the surface on how the pandemic is affecting law enforcement personnel; fines, fees and drivers licenses and jail and prison considerations. Listen in on Lampard’s proposed policy solutions that ensure continued safety and effectiveness in our criminal justice system.","date_published":"2020-04-03T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/31ec938e-35d8-4fd6-a7f6-8e65598ecf88.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":18321709,"duration_in_seconds":1292}]},{"id":"1212ee23-9d3b-41e7-9193-af1cb54751d9","title":"24: Reforming the Jones Act w/ Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/24","content_text":"In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.\n\nRust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security: https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national\n\nThe Jones Act: A Burden American Can No Longer Bear: https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear\n\nALEC Model Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jones Act: A Burden American Can No Longer Bear: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Model Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.","date_published":"2020-03-31T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/1212ee23-9d3b-41e7-9193-af1cb54751d9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":19181347,"duration_in_seconds":1354}]},{"id":"feb2157a-508b-42a8-a075-c21c7db34a08","title":"23: Newt Gingrich on Getting America Back to Work","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/23","content_text":"On this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be done to keep the American economy running. Gingrich highlights realistic and practical steps state and local legislators can take during this time to ensure that once the curve is flattened, America gets back to work, and convening state and local elected officials and the private sector to share best practices is the start.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be done to keep the American economy running. Gingrich highlights realistic and practical steps state and local legislators can take during this time to ensure that once the curve is flattened, America gets back to work, and convening state and local elected officials and the private sector to share best practices is the start.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be done to keep the American economy running. Gingrich highlights realistic and practical steps state and local legislators can take during this time to ensure that once the curve is flattened, America gets back to work, and convening state and local elected officials and the private sector to share best practices is the start.","date_published":"2020-03-27T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/feb2157a-508b-42a8-a075-c21c7db34a08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":23269712,"duration_in_seconds":1646}]},{"id":"e7e23c0c-3635-48a1-b452-ba5489034b45","title":"22: Fight COVID-19 w/ State-Based Telehealth","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/22","content_text":"Today’s podcast is being recorded in a completely virtual manner – we’re practicing social distancing. What if there was a virtual tool that kept you at home – that kept you social distancing – but still put you in front of a doctor for your check-ups and questions? That’s what telehealth offers and it will be such a crucial tool in combatting COVID-19. ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts joins the podcast with Latoya Thomas, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Doctor on Demand. Learn what state legislators should do to enable telehealth to combat COVID-19 and learn about the exciting organization that is Doctor on Demand.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s podcast is being recorded in a completely virtual manner – we’re practicing social distancing. What if there was a virtual tool that kept you at home – that kept you social distancing – but still put you in front of a doctor for your check-ups and questions? That’s what telehealth offers and it will be such a crucial tool in combatting COVID-19. ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts joins the podcast with Latoya Thomas, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Doctor on Demand. Learn what state legislators should do to enable telehealth to combat COVID-19 and learn about the exciting organization that is\u003ca href=\"https://www.doctorondemand.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e Doctor on Demand.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today’s podcast is being recorded in a completely virtual manner – we’re practicing social distancing. What if there was a virtual tool that kept you at home – that kept you social distancing – but still put you in front of a doctor for your check-ups and questions? That’s what telehealth offers and it will be such a crucial tool in combatting COVID-19. ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts joins the podcast with Latoya Thomas, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Doctor on Demand. Learn what state legislators should do to enable telehealth to combat COVID-19 and learn about the exciting organization that is Doctor on Demand.","date_published":"2020-03-23T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/e7e23c0c-3635-48a1-b452-ba5489034b45.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":12772948,"duration_in_seconds":896}]},{"id":"3989fd29-6c05-48dc-a778-3fa9619967fc","title":"21: Market Volatility and State Solutions","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/21","content_text":"Host Bill Meierling sits down with ALEC EVP for Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Senior Director Lee Schalk to discuss the recent market volatility. The United States is currently facing this market situation because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings. But market volatility also affects state pensions, state budgets, and state spending. The state that have followed ALEC principles are better prepared for volatility like we're seeing.\n\nRead more about the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform here.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHost Bill Meierling sits down with ALEC EVP for Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Senior Director Lee Schalk to discuss the recent market volatility. The United States is currently facing this market situation because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings. But market volatility also affects state pensions, state budgets, and state spending. The state that have followed ALEC principles are better prepared for volatility like we\u0026#39;re seeing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/policy-center/center-for-state-fiscal-reform/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Host Bill Meierling sits down with ALEC EVP for Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Senior Director Lee Schalk to discuss the recent market volatility. The United States is currently facing this market situation because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings. But market volatility also affects state pensions, state budgets, and state spending. The state that have followed ALEC principles are better prepared for volatility like we're seeing.\r\n\r\nRead more about the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform here: https://www.alec.org/policy-center/center-for-state-fiscal-reform/","date_published":"2020-03-17T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/3989fd29-6c05-48dc-a778-3fa9619967fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":18414831,"duration_in_seconds":1149}]},{"id":"313d9374-e46e-4546-8810-5f0254f544e4","title":"20: Improving Safety for Foster Children w/ Gen Justice","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/20","content_text":"Darcy Olsen, Founder and President of Gen Justice, sits down with Across the States host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s work in improving safety for more than 35,000 foster children. Gen Justice seeks to give abused and abandoned foster children something they lack—an advocate and a voice. Gen Justice reforms include requiring kids to be quickly moved from government care to permanent homes and, in addition, the organization has built a network of attorneys to provide free legal help when bureaucratic failures trap kids in the foster system. \n\nLearn more about Gen Justice: www.genjustice.org \n\nALEC Model Relative Search Act.\nALEC Model Family Stability Act.\nDarcy Olsen with AZ Governor Dough Ducey at the 2019 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit.\nGen Justice Wins Inaugural Peterson Prize at the ALEC States \u0026amp; Nation Policy Summit.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDarcy Olsen, Founder and President of Gen Justice, sits down with Across the States host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s work in improving safety for more than 35,000 foster children. Gen Justice seeks to give abused and abandoned foster children something they lack—an advocate and a voice. Gen Justice reforms include requiring kids to be quickly moved from government care to permanent homes and, in addition, the organization has built a network of attorneys to provide free legal help when bureaucratic failures trap kids in the foster system. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Gen Justice: \u003ca href=\"http://www.genjustice.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.genjustice.org\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/relative-search-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Model Relative Search Act\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/family-stability-act/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eALEC Model Family Stability Act\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rONf8TvubRI\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDarcy Olsen with AZ Governor Dough Ducey at the 2019 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/press-release/generation-justice-wins-inaugural-peterson-prize-at-alec-states-nation-policy-summit/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGen Justice Wins Inaugural Peterson Prize at the ALEC States \u0026amp; Nation Policy Summit\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Darcy Olsen, Founder and President of Gen Justice, sits down with Across the States host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s work in improving safety for more than 35,000 foster children. Gen Justice seeks to give abused and abandoned foster children something they lack—an advocate and a voice. Gen Justice reforms include requiring kids to be quickly moved from government care to permanent homes and, in addition, the organization has built a network of attorneys to provide free legal help when bureaucratic failures trap kids in the foster system. \r\n\r\nLearn more about Gen Justice: www.genjustice.org \r\n\r\nALEC Model Relative Search Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/relative-search-act/.\r\n[ALEC Model Family Stability Act](https://www.alec.org/model-policy/family-stability-act/).\r\nDarcy Olsen with AZ Governor Dough Ducey at the 2019 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rONf8TvubRI.\r\nGen Justice Wins Inaugural Peterson Prize at the ALEC States \u0026 Nation Policy Summit: https://www.alec.org/press-release/generation-justice-wins-inaugural-peterson-prize-at-alec-states-nation-policy-summit/.","date_published":"2020-03-12T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/313d9374-e46e-4546-8810-5f0254f544e4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":13861978,"duration_in_seconds":974}]},{"id":"2e3d922c-ce6b-47db-ac55-24f9b88fa18a","title":"19: Understanding the Drug Crisis: A New Perspective","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/19","content_text":"Christina Dent is the founder of End It for Good, a conservative nonprofit that offers alternatives to the Drug War. Dent sits down with host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s approach to solving America’s drug crisis – beginning by challenging the way we understand the core of the crisis itself. \n\nLearn more about End it for Good here.\n\nWatch her Ted Talk here.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChristina Dent is the founder of End It for Good, a conservative nonprofit that offers alternatives to the Drug War. Dent sits down with host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s approach to solving America’s drug crisis – beginning by challenging the way we understand the core of the crisis itself. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.enditforgood.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEnd it for Good here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatch her \u003ca href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/christina_dent_end_the_war_on_drugs_for_good\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTed Talk here.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Christina Dent is the founder of End It for Good, a conservative nonprofit that offers alternatives to the Drug War. Dent sits down with host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s approach to solving America’s drug crisis – beginning by challenging the way we understand the core of the crisis itself. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.ted.com/talks/christina_dent_end_the_war_on_drugs_for_good","date_published":"2020-03-05T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2e3d922c-ce6b-47db-ac55-24f9b88fa18a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":22747451,"duration_in_seconds":1609}]},{"id":"f3b950c4-e04b-475e-a02a-c65d1d3ac89c","title":"18: From Autonomous Vehicles to Licensing Reform in Oklahoma","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/18","content_text":"In this episode of Across the States, Oklahoma Senator and February’s ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month Micheal Bergstrom discusses his work with innovative policies, from autonomous vehicles to occupational licensing. This month, Senator Bergstrom introduced Senate Bill 1678, the Occupational License Review Act, which ensures that occupational license regulation keeps people safe while also improving the workforce.\n\nRead Senate Bill 1678 here: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1678\u0026amp;Session=2000","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of Across the States, Oklahoma Senator and February’s ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month Micheal Bergstrom discusses his work with innovative policies, from autonomous vehicles to occupational licensing. This month, Senator Bergstrom introduced Senate Bill 1678, the Occupational License Review Act, which ensures that occupational license regulation keeps people safe while also improving the workforce.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead Senate Bill 1678 here: \u003ca href=\"http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1678\u0026Session=2000\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1678\u0026amp;Session=2000\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode of Across the States, Oklahoma Senator and February’s ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month Micheal Bergstrom discusses his work on policies, such as autonomous vehicles to occupational licensing. This month, Senator Bergstrom introduced Senate Bill 1678, the Occupational License Review Act, which ensures that occupational license regulation keeps people safe while also improving the workforce.\r\n\r\nRead Senate Bill 1678 here: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1678\u0026Session=2000\r\n","date_published":"2020-02-27T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/f3b950c4-e04b-475e-a02a-c65d1d3ac89c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":9829512,"duration_in_seconds":686}]},{"id":"c5386626-cb4f-48a4-bcaa-afac14fcb52c","title":"17: Trying to Reform Taxes in North Dakota","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/17","content_text":"This episode of Across the States features North Dakota Representatives Vicky Steiner and Craig Headland, who filed House Bill 1530 in 2019 to repeal the state personal income tax. While this bill didn’t pass, the story is one other state legislators should consider when attempting to move the ball forward on sound tax policies. They are joined by ALEC Executive Vice President for Policy, Jonathan Williams.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis episode of Across the States features North Dakota Representatives Vicky Steiner and Craig Headland, who filed House Bill 1530 in 2019 to repeal the state personal income tax. While this bill didn’t pass, the story is one other state legislators should consider when attempting to move the ball forward on sound tax policies. They are joined by ALEC Executive Vice President for Policy, Jonathan Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of Across the States features North Dakota Representatives Vicky Steiner and Craig Headland, who filed House Bill 1530 in 2019 to repeal the state personal income tax. 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Ivory currently serves as the Chair of the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government — a research center focused on promoting federalism.\n\nPurchase Ivory’s book “Where’s the Line?” here.\nOr, read the digital-only version here.\n\nCheck out the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government here.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this posting, Presidents’ Day is right around the corner. The Constitution gives instructions and limits on power, including the President’s power. But how does the Presidency relate to the local states? Former Utah state representative Ken Ivory joins Across the States to discuss this intersection. Ivory currently serves as the Chair of the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government — a research center focused on promoting federalism.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase Ivory’s book “Where’s the Line?” \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Wheres-Line-States-Protect-Constitution-ebook/dp/B01N9UUBZQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=where%27s+the+line+ken+ivory\u0026qid=1581089974\u0026sr=8-2\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nOr, read the digital-only version \u003ca href=\"http://3greatrights.com/wherestheline.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/policy-center/center-to-restore-the-balance-of-government/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"At the time of this posting, Presidents’ Day is right around the corner. 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He joins Dan Reynolds on Across the States with Grant Kidwell, the ALEC director of the energy, environment and agriculture task force, to discuss his time as a state legislator, and to discuss energy policies that improve the quality of life for all people.\n\nLearn more about Life:Powered here: https://lifepowered.org/.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJason Isaac is a former Texas state representative who is now the senior manager at Life:Powered — a new policy initiative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. 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He joins Dan Reynolds on Across the States with Grant Kidwell, the ALEC director of the energy, environment and agriculture task force, to discuss his time as a state legislator, and to discuss energy policies that improve the quality of life for all people.\r\n\r\nLearn more about Life:Powered here: https://lifepowered.org/.","date_published":"2020-02-06T11:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/08ad56da-f9b8-4faa-ae99-eda3879b9bdb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":17505982,"duration_in_seconds":1234}]},{"id":"ae00b64d-482e-41fa-8223-19ca67e4967c","title":"14: Your Primer on State Sports Betting","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/14","content_text":"A 2018 Supreme Court decision freed states to allow - or disallow - sports betting on their own volition. New Jersey took advantage of this opportunity and has seen success, including an increase in government revenue. In December, Michigan just allowed sports betting. This is a growing trend in states across the country and something for which state legislators should prepare. Ronald Lampard, the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice task forces at ALEC join to discuss recent trends in sports betting across the country and what this issue means for you.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA 2018 Supreme Court decision freed states to allow - or disallow - sports betting on their own volition. New Jersey took advantage of this opportunity and has seen success, including an increase in government revenue. In December, Michigan just allowed sports betting. This is a growing trend in states across the country and something for which state legislators should prepare. Ronald Lampard, the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice task forces at ALEC join to discuss recent trends in sports betting across the country and what this issue means for you.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A 2018 Supreme Court decision freed states to allow - or disallow - sports betting on their own volition. New Jersey took advantage of this opportunity and has seen success, including an increase in government revenue. In December, Michigan just allowed sports betting. This is a growing trend in states across the country and something for which state legislators should prepare. Ronald Lampard, the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice task forces at ALEC join to discuss recent trends in sports betting across the country and what this issue means for you.","date_published":"2020-01-17T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/ae00b64d-482e-41fa-8223-19ca67e4967c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":24962112,"duration_in_seconds":1039}]},{"id":"1f81ad51-6e79-441a-8d44-31905b2e41d9","title":"13: Solutions in Sumner County, TN","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/13","content_text":"A lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.","date_published":"2020-01-15T13:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/1f81ad51-6e79-441a-8d44-31905b2e41d9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":18466002,"duration_in_seconds":1538}]},{"id":"03045a9b-ce46-4098-99e4-9c3e5b6775b5","title":"12: Victims of Communism Day w/ PA Rep. Dush","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/12","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"This podcast is part of a double-feature for Victims of Communism Day, which is on November 7 each year. Pennsylvania Representative Dush is spearheading the charge to educate those in Pennsylvania - including his fellow lawmakers - about the tragedy of communism and its true story. Dan Reynolds and Karla Jones from ALEC sit down with him to learn more about his work, and what more we should be doing.","date_published":"2019-11-07T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/03045a9b-ce46-4098-99e4-9c3e5b6775b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":23451244,"duration_in_seconds":977}]},{"id":"2fc64a04-0a5e-4d53-a17d-d5a29b1f05fb","title":"11: Victims of Communism Day w/ WV Sen. Rucker","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/11","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"This podcast is part of a double-feature for Victims of Communism Day, which is on November 7 each year. West Virginia Senator Rucker is a first generation immigrant from Venezuela. Dan Reynolds and Karla Jones from ALEC sit down with her to learn more about her personal story with communism and socialism, and what more we should know about this issue on the Victims of Communism Day","date_published":"2019-11-07T15:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/2fc64a04-0a5e-4d53-a17d-d5a29b1f05fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":27930044,"duration_in_seconds":1162}]},{"id":"28582a80-71ea-4070-ae7a-ea1a8f6feebe","title":"10: Adoption in the States","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/10","content_text":"Getting adoption right is imperative for policy makers everywhere – but it is especially important for state legislators. Felicia Curcuru is the co-founder and CEO of Binti, an organization dedicated to ensure every child is raised by a loving family. The ALEC General Counsel Bartlett Cleland was adopted and adds his own unique perspective on this issue. Learn more from: www.binti.com.Special Guest: Bartlett Cleland.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGetting adoption right is imperative for policy makers everywhere – but it is especially important for state legislators. Felicia Curcuru is the co-founder and CEO of Binti, an organization dedicated to ensure every child is raised by a loving family. The ALEC General Counsel Bartlett Cleland was adopted and adds his own unique perspective on this issue. Learn more from: \u003ca href=\"http://www.binti.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.binti.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bartlett Cleland.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Getting adoption right is imperative for policy makers everywhere – but it is especially important for state legislators. Felicia Curcuru is the co-founder and CEO of Binti, an organization dedicated to ensure every child is raised by a loving family. The ALEC General Counsel Bartlett Cleland was adopted and adds his own unique perspective on this issue.","date_published":"2019-10-30T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/28582a80-71ea-4070-ae7a-ea1a8f6feebe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6658306,"duration_in_seconds":554}]},{"id":"b88f44bb-c7b4-4f05-98a1-753424fa718b","title":"9: The ALEC for State Financial Officers","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/9","content_text":"State legislators consistently remark on the great educational opportunities ALEC offers them. But state financial officers seemed to need the same support: that’s where the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) comes in. On this episode of Across the States, the president of SFOF, Derek Kreifels, sits down with two of his board members, Seth Metcalf and Ron Crane, to discuss its priorities for state financial officers.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eState legislators consistently remark on the great educational opportunities ALEC offers them. But state financial officers seemed to need the same support: that’s where the \u003ca href=\"https://statefinancialofficers.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eState Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF)\u003c/a\u003e comes in. On this episode of \u003cem\u003eAcross the States\u003c/em\u003e, the president of SFOF, Derek Kreifels, sits down with two of his board members, Seth Metcalf and Ron Crane, to discuss its priorities for state financial officers.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) President Derek Kreifels, sits down with two of his board members, Seth Metcalf and Ron Crane, to discuss its priorities for state financial officers","date_published":"2019-10-07T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/b88f44bb-c7b4-4f05-98a1-753424fa718b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10321192,"duration_in_seconds":859}]},{"id":"793b1d42-3fa1-47b6-8160-ba5674c10d41","title":"Saving Lives with Health Care Tech","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/8","content_text":"Wearable technology like smart watches are becoming more and more popular. They aren’t just great to stay in touch with your friends and family or stay on top of your business relationships – they can have a significant benefit to your health. ALEC directors Brooklyn Roberts and Jonathon Hauenschild and ALEC policy coordinator Anna Parsons are joined by the Mercatus’ Bob Graboyes, a senior research fellow and health care scholar to discuss his personal story with health care technology. Read one article from him that helped spawn this podcast here.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWearable technology like smart watches are becoming more and more popular. They aren’t just great to stay in touch with your friends and family or stay on top of your business relationships – they can have a significant benefit to your health. ALEC directors Brooklyn Roberts and Jonathon Hauenschild and ALEC policy coordinator Anna Parsons are joined by the Mercatus’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercatus.org/scholars/robert-graboyes\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBob Graboyes\u003c/a\u003e, a senior research fellow and health care scholar to discuss his personal story with health care technology. Read one article from him that helped spawn this podcast \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/commentary/when-saving-childs-life-free-bad-news\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Wearable technology like smart watches are becoming more and more popular. They aren’t just great to stay in touch with your friends and family or stay on top of your business relationships – they can have a significant benefit to your health.","date_published":"2019-10-04T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/793b1d42-3fa1-47b6-8160-ba5674c10d41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23009880,"duration_in_seconds":1916}]},{"id":"1157c59e-cb71-41d8-97f7-463096de5889","title":"7: TX Rep. Tan Parker, Sept. State Legislator of the Month","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/7","content_text":"Texas Representative Tan Parker is the September 2019 State Legislator of the Month – congratulations!\n\nRep. Parker discusses medical freedom and how important it is for individual liberty. He’s had continual success with policies in Texas that defend against child abuse and now is having success with a policy that promotes medical liberty. Learn more about what that means for you and your state.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Representative Tan Parker is the September 2019 State Legislator of the Month – congratulations!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRep. Parker discusses medical freedom and how important it is for individual liberty. He’s had continual success with policies in Texas that defend against child abuse and now is having success with a policy that promotes medical liberty. Learn more about what that means for you and your state.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rep. Parker discusses medical freedom and how important it is for individual liberty.","date_published":"2019-09-24T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/1157c59e-cb71-41d8-97f7-463096de5889.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10839383,"duration_in_seconds":902}]},{"id":"a39b6da8-fe1f-4c85-abce-1c22dd8f3366","title":"6: The Dangers of Drug Importation","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/6","content_text":"Prescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate recently. Many think we should turn to Canada or other countries to address our domestic issues. But importation programs seem to be unsafe and ineffective ways to lower the price of medications.\n\nALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts and Policy Coordinator from the ALEC Center for Innovation Anna Parsons sit down with Senior Research Fellow Bob Graboyes from the Mercatus Center to discuss this growing issue.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePrescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate recently. Many think we should turn to Canada or other countries to address our domestic issues. But importation programs seem to be unsafe and ineffective ways to lower the price of medications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts and Policy Coordinator from the ALEC Center for Innovation Anna Parsons sit down with Senior Research Fellow Bob Graboyes from the Mercatus Center to discuss this growing issue.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts and Policy Coordinator from the ALEC Center for Innovation Anna Parsons sit down with Senior Research Fellow Bob Graboyes from the Mercatus Center to discuss drug importation.","date_published":"2019-09-23T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a39b6da8-fe1f-4c85-abce-1c22dd8f3366.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16760601,"duration_in_seconds":1395}]},{"id":"944c073b-dbe0-41ef-b3ff-c79264e09f9b","title":"5: States Prefer a Low “SALT” Diet","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/5","content_text":"It’s not widely known, but states with high taxes technically get a discount from their federal taxes. Lower-tax states are left to cover the difference. This is because of the “State and Local Tax Deductions” in the federal tax code. ALEC Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams joins to discuss what this means and what state legislators can do.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s not widely known, but states with high taxes technically get a discount from their federal taxes. Lower-tax states are left to cover the difference. This is because of the “State and Local Tax Deductions” in the federal tax code. ALEC Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams joins to discuss what this means and what state legislators can do.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joins to discuss SALT tax deductions.","date_published":"2019-09-23T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/944c073b-dbe0-41ef-b3ff-c79264e09f9b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5457774,"duration_in_seconds":454}]},{"id":"e4505e7b-1cbf-4801-a7ba-3038001eb5b8","title":"State-Based Environmentalism","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/4","content_text":"The conversation around conservation and environmentalism usually starts and stops in the federal government. But states and state legislators have such an important role to play. The ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Grant Kidwell is joined by Adam Houser. He is the director of the collegians program at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT).","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe conversation around conservation and environmentalism usually starts and stops in the federal government. But states and state legislators have such an important role to play. The ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Grant Kidwell is joined by Adam Houser. He is the director of the collegians program at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT).\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Grant Kidwell is joined by Adam Houser. He is the director of the collegians program at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT).","date_published":"2019-06-06T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/e4505e7b-1cbf-4801-a7ba-3038001eb5b8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19417603,"duration_in_seconds":1617}]},{"id":"a33c8e30-6115-4f4d-bdc7-2ca4a062b9be","title":"3: The FORUM Act w/ UT Rep. Kim Coleman","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/3","content_text":"Utah House Representative Kim Coleman joins ALEC Director Shelby Emmett to discuss the best practices a state legislator can focus on to get campus free speech right in their state. This is hugely important for college students.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eUtah House Representative Kim Coleman joins ALEC Director Shelby Emmett to discuss the best practices a state legislator can focus on to get campus free speech right in their state. This is hugely important for college students.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Utah House Representative Kim Coleman joins ALEC Director Shelby Emmett to discuss the best practices a state legislator can focus on to get campus free speech right in their state.","date_published":"2019-03-26T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/a33c8e30-6115-4f4d-bdc7-2ca4a062b9be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16559953,"duration_in_seconds":1379}]},{"id":"c6ac3ce9-64f5-47e9-9059-70a16e696599","title":"2: Executive Order on Campus Free Speech w/ OK Rep. Mark Lepak","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/2","content_text":"President Trump invited Oklahoma Representative Mark Lepak to the White House to be there for the signing of his executive order on March 20th. The order deals with campus free speech, a growing issue in America today.\n\nRep. Lepak sits down and explains his perspective with the ALEC Director of the Center to Protect Free Speech Shelby Emmett and the Alliance Defending Freedom Director of the Center for Academic Freedom Tyson Langhofer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePresident Trump invited Oklahoma Representative Mark Lepak to the White House to be there for the signing of his executive order on March 20th. The order deals with campus free speech, a growing issue in America today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRep. Lepak sits down and explains his perspective with the ALEC Director of the Center to Protect Free Speech Shelby Emmett and the Alliance Defending Freedom Director of the Center for Academic Freedom Tyson Langhofer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rep. Lepak sits down and explains his perspective with the ALEC Director of the Center to Protect Free Speech Shelby Emmett and the Alliance Defending Freedom Director of the Center for Academic Freedom Tyson Langhofer.","date_published":"2019-03-22T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/c6ac3ce9-64f5-47e9-9059-70a16e696599.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21098593,"duration_in_seconds":1757}]},{"id":"747ad87e-e29a-4bd0-886e-0a793d8d8fa9","title":"1: State Legislative Blockchain w/ Chet Love","url":"https://podcast.alec.org/1","content_text":"What is a “distributed ledger technology?” Well you will probably better recognize the term “Blockchain,” which is a type of distributed ledger technology. The ALEC Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Chet Love from the Cornerstone Group to flesh out what state legislators need to know about this emerging technology.\n\nCheck out the ALEC resolution that’s discussed: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-supporting-innovative-technologies-to-strengthen-states-and-local-communities-by-enabling-statewide-use-of-distributed-ledger-technology/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is a “distributed ledger technology?” Well you will probably better recognize the term “Blockchain,” which is a type of distributed ledger technology. The ALEC Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Chet Love from the Cornerstone Group to flesh out what state legislators need to know about this emerging technology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the ALEC resolution that’s discussed: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-supporting-innovative-technologies-to-strengthen-states-and-local-communities-by-enabling-statewide-use-of-distributed-ledger-technology/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-supporting-innovative-technologies-to-strengthen-states-and-local-communities-by-enabling-statewide-use-of-distributed-ledger-technology/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The ALEC Director of the Communications and Technology Task Force Jonathon Hauenschild sits down with Chet Love from the Cornerstone Group to flesh out what state legislators need to know about this emerging technology.","date_published":"2019-03-16T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/FDF8CE/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/08f357b6-8498-4294-a2f3-d3ab26d4387d/747ad87e-e29a-4bd0-886e-0a793d8d8fa9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16858750,"duration_in_seconds":1403}]}]}