web01.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:57:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Across the States - Episodes Tagged with “Politics” https://podcast.alec.org/tags/politics Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 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. The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions. en-us episodic The premiere state-focused policy podcast American Legislative Exchange Council 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. The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions. no politics, economic, economy, state, policy, education, commerce, insurance, development, communications, technology, justice, civil, criminal, education, workforce, energy, environment, agriculture, federalism, international relations, homeland, security, tax, fiscal, policy, health, human, services, local, government American Legislative Exchange Council acrossthestates@alec.org 80: Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild https://podcast.alec.org/80 6c0cbc23-368e-49d2-b609-7d338b0f311e Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 80 Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild full American Legislative Exchange Council 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 & 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. 20:21 no 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 & 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. James Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/ Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/ politics, regulation, economy, libertas, sandbox, alec 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 & 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.

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Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> 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 & 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.

James Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/
Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> 79: Protecting Privacy w/ James Czerniawski and Jonathon Hauenschild https://podcast.alec.org/79 f906aeea-52c5-4f57-abd5-27703d9a4b8c Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 79 Protecting Privacy w/ James Czerniawski and Jonathon Hauenschild full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 18:47 no 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. LINKS: James Czerniawski Profile: https://libertas.org/author/james/ Libertas Website: https://libertas.org/ privacy, NSA, Washington, politics, police, surveillance 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.

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]]> 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.

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James Czerniawski Profile: https://libertas.org/author/james/
Libertas Website: https://libertas.org/

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]]> 77: The Texas Energy Crisis w/ Michael Jewell and Carly Good https://podcast.alec.org/77 5cfa2df3-9569-4069-a02e-797fba0f7639 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 77 The Texas Energy Crisis w/ Michael Jewell and Carly Good full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 14:49 no 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. Conservative Energy Network: https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org/ Michael Jewell Profile: https://www.conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org/team/michael-jewell/ politics, Texas, energy, conservatives, renewables, energy, 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.

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]]> 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.

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Michael Jewell Profile: https://www.conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org/team/michael-jewell/

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]]> 76: Executive Overreach w/ Jonathon Hauenschild https://podcast.alec.org/76 534c45b8-38ac-4b52-9190-f852fa8f7047 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 76 Executive Overreach w/ Jonathon Hauenschild full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 15:28 no 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. Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/ Politics, COVID, ALEC, Cuomo, Overreach, Power, New York 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 75: EdChoice and the Future of Education w/ Jason Bedrick https://podcast.alec.org/75 bd4fac5c-ccb5-468e-bdc7-4d9ac29aa7b3 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 75 EdChoice and the Future of Education w/ Jason Bedrick full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 13:07 no 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. Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/ EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/ ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/ politics, education, COVID, ALEC, 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.

Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/
EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/
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]]> 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.

Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/
EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/

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