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Liberty + Leadership
TFAS has reached 59,000 students and professionals through their academic programs, fellowships and seminars. Representing more than 140 countries, TFAS alumni are courageous leaders throughout the world – forging careers in politics, government, public policy, business, philanthropy, law and the media. Join TFAS President, Roger Ream, as he reconnects with these outstanding alumni to share experiences, swap career stories, and find out what makes their leadership journey unique. The Liberty…
Episodes
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Phil Gramm Says the Numbers on American Inequality Are Wrong
Are Americans really falling behind, or are the numbers telling us the wrong story? In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with…
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Covering Trump from Air Force One: Audrey Fahlberg on Politics and the Press
What is it really like to cover Donald Trump up close, and what are political reporters seeing as the 2026 midterms approach? In this episode of Liberty +…
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Is Rand Paul Running for President in 2028?
Senator Rand Paul joins Liberty + Leadership for a wide-ranging conversation on his investigation into the government’s COVID-19 response, his fight against…
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The Humble Grocery Store and the Case for Capitalism
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, TFAS professor Anne Bradley guest hosts a conversation with Emma Camp, senior editor of The Wall Street Journal’s…
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A Revolution Prevented: Russell Kirk and the Legacy of 1776
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Michael Lucchese, a 2022 TFAS alumnus and editor of the new collection "Russell Kirk on…
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What Can Economic History Teach Us About the Future?
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Robert Whaples, professor of economics at Wake Forest University and longtime teacher with…
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The Fragility of Freedom in the Americas
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Mary Anastasia O’Grady, opinion columnist at The Wall Street Journal and member of the…
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The Rule of Law and the Economics of Freedom
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Dr. Ekaterina Brancato, a member of the TFAS faculty who teaches Economics for the Citizen…
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Austrian Economics and the Case Against Central Planning
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Christopher Coyne, professor of economics at George Mason University and TFAS faculty…
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The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Bradley Birzer, the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College and…
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National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with historian and author Michael Auslin to discuss his new book, “National Treasure: How the…
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Why Character Still Matters in Leadership
In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Stock Executive Search CEO and TFAS alumnus Toby Stock to discuss leadership, civic culture…
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Developing Courageous Citizens: Highlights from the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference
This special episode of Liberty + Leadership features highlights from the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., where students, scholars, alumni and…
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Did Adam Smith Attend the Constitutional Convention?
This special episode of Liberty + Leadership features a panel discussion recorded live at the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., centered on the…
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From Bicentennial to Semiquincentennial: Class of ’76 TFAS Alumni Conversation with Mark Levin
Roger welcomes Mark Levin, bestselling author, nationally syndicated radio host and constitutional lawyer, for a special conversation recorded live at the 2026…
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The Untold Story of Jesus and His Fishermen
Roger welcomes Randal C. Teague, chairman of The Fund for American Studies and author of “Jesus and His Fishermen: The Untold Story,” for a conversation on the…
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The Making of the American Mind
Roger welcomes Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby professor in constitutional government and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College…
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Relearning American Political Thought
Roger welcomes Samuel Goldman, associate professor of humanities at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education and TFAS…
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Venezuela’s Path Back to Liberty
Roger welcomes Andrés Guilarte, vice president of opinion research at Eyes Over US and Stratus Intelligence and a former TFAS outreach fellow. Guilarte…
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Looking Back on 2025: Liberty, Leadership and the Next Generation
On this special year-end episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger reflects on a remarkable year for The Fund for American Studies (TFAS). He highlights moments…
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Inside the Future of Reporting: Highlights from the TFAS Journalism Forum
Roger hosts a special episode of Liberty + Leadership that brings listeners inside the 32nd Annual TFAS Journalism Awards Dinner and the Journalism Forum that…
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Teaching the Economic Way of Thinking with Amanda Stiglbauer
Roger welcomes Amanda Stiglbauer, a longtime mentor and instructor with TFAS’s high school division, the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE), for a…
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The Engineering State: Dan Wang on China’s Breakneck Modernization
Roger welcomes Dan Wang, a research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution History Lab and author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the…
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Restoring Honesty on Campus with TFAS Campus Transparency Fellows
Roger welcomes Ben Rothove, editor-in-chief of the Madison Federalist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Elsa Johnson, managing editor of the Stanford…
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The Man Who Invented Conservatism: Daniel J. Flynn on Frank Meyer’s Life and Legacy
Roger welcomes Daniel J. Flynn, senior editor at the American Spectator and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, for a conversation about his new…
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Fiscal Democracy in America: Kurt Couchman on the Case for a Balanced Budget Amendment
Roger welcomes Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity, for a conversation on the risks of the nation’s growing debt and his…
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Benjamin Franklin: The Greatest American with Mark Skousen
Roger welcomes Dr. Mark Skousen, economist, author and the Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University, for a conversation about Benjamin…
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Listening, Not Lecturing: Lessons for the Next Generation of Journalists with Sam Feist
Roger welcomes Sam Feist, longtime journalist and CEO of C-SPAN, for a conversation about why the role of nonpartisan reporting and transparency remains…
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The Triumph of Economic Freedom with Dr. Donald J. Boudreaux
Roger welcomes Dr. Donald J. Boudreaux, professor of economics at George Mason University and longtime TFAS senior scholar who teaches the economics for the…
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The Hidden Costs of Executive Power with Lord Daniel Hannan
Roger welcomes Lord Daniel Hannan, a British writer, historian and member of the UK House of Lords, for a wide-ranging conversation on executive overreach…
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The False Promise of Government-Driven Growth with Dominic Pino
Roger welcomes Dominic Pino, the Thomas L. Rhodes journalism fellow at the National Review Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on why both political…
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The Overpopulation Myth with Marian L. Tupy
Roger welcomes Marian L. Tupy, founder and editor of HumanProgress.org and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity…
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Reclaiming the Mission of Higher Education with Dr. Jenna Robinson
Roger welcomes Dr. Jenna Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, for a timely discussion on the state of American higher…
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FTE at 50: Ted Tucker and Lisa Chang on Building Economic Literacy
Roger welcomes Ted Tucker, executive director of the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) and Lisa Chang, director of operations and teacher programs at…
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Socialism Sucks: Robert Lawson on the Real-World Consequences of Central Planning
Roger welcomes Robert Lawson, economist, author, and director of the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at Southern Methodist University. Lawson is the…
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The Journalist Who Wouldn't Be Silenced: Benjamin Hall's Story of Survival and Recovery
Roger welcomes Benjamin Hall, FOX News correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about courage, recovery and resilience…
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Satire in the Age of Censorship: How Kyle Mann and the Babylon Bee Preserve Humor and Navigate Cancel Culture
Roger welcomes Kyle Mann, a comedian, writer, podcast host, and the editor-in-chief of the Babylon Bee. They discuss the origin story of the Babylon Bee, the…
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Leadership in Action: Lessons from A TFAS Summer in Washington
On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership recorded at the TFAS Annual Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Catherine Shea and Caleb Davis…
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Dan Proft on Challenging the Status Quo
On this special episode of the Liberty + Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Annual TFAS Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Dan Proft. Proft is…
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Unyielding Resolve: Captive Nations and the Path to Freedom with Paula Dobriansky
Roger welcomes Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs and editor of her father Lev Dobriansky’s…
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Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents with Talmage Boston
Roger welcomes Talmage Boston, a lawyer, historian, and author of “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents,” which was released in…
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From the White House to the Crisis Room: An Inside Look with Ari Fleischer
Roger welcomes Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush and an esteemed communication and crisis management leader…
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The Cost of Courage: Mark L. Clifford on the Life of Jimmy Lai
This week, Roger welcomes Mark L. Clifford, the president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and author of “The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai…
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Why the 1960s Damaged the American Dream with Tim Goeglein
This week Roger welcomes Tim Goeglein, the vice president of external and government relations for Focus on the Family, a Christian ministry and nonprofit…
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Investing in the Future with Randy DeCleene
This week Roger welcomes Randy DeCleene, TFAS’s very own chief development and communications officer to the show. They discuss the transformative impact TFAS…
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The Electoral College: A Safeguard Against Tyranny with Michael C. Maibach
This week Roger welcomes Michael C. Maibach to discuss the significance of the Electoral College in the American republic, its origins, and the historical…
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Beyond the Bench: Judge Gregory E. Maggs on Constitutional Originalism, the JAG Corps, and the TFAS Law Fellowship
This week, Roger welcomes Judge Gregory E. Maggs to discuss the role of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the concept of originalism in…
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Why Identity Politics is The Newest Incomplete Religion with Dr. Joshua Mitchell
This week, Roger welcomes Dr. Joshua Mitchell, a professor of political theory at Georgetown University. They discuss the perils of identity politics, the…
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Behind the Editor’s Desk with Sierra McClain
Is there still a place for local journalism in today’s media landscape? This week, Roger welcomes the 2023 Joseph Rago Memorial Journalism Fellow, Sierra…
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The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf
What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexities of…
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Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt
What has led to the erosion of civic engagement and volunteerism over the course of the past generation? This week Eric J. Tanenblatt joins host Roger Ream to…
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How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker
Why has there been a sharp decline in institutional trust amongst Americans and how can that confidence be rebuilt? This week Gerard Baker joins host Roger…
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Campus Voices: The Future of Reporting with TFAS Journalism Students
Journalism requires courage and a commitment to pursuing the truth, even in challenging environments. Thomas McKenna and Jonas Du, two talented students…
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Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett
This week Randy Barnett joins host Roger Ream to discuss the ideas of constitutional originalism, natural law vs. natural rights, the importance of the ninth…
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Steering Toward Freedom with Vice President Mike Pence
On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership, host Roger Ream is joined by the 48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence for a fireside chat…
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Beyond the Law: Fighting for Liberty When Justice Fails with Diana Simpson
Our nation’s constitution serves to protect innocent people from punishment…but what happens when legal precedent and case law runs contrary to that notion?…
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How Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de Rugy
What is the impact of expanding government roles on family policies? This week, Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins host Roger Ream for a critical conversation on…
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Economics Beyond the Classroom with Dr. Rosolino Candela
How can people apply economics to daily life? This week, join host Roger Ream for an engaging conversation on economics and the transformative power of…
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The Power of Resilience: Carrie Sheffield's Path to Independence
How does one persevere in the face of adversity? In today’s discussion, Carrie Sheffield, journalist and TFAS alumna, joins host Roger Ream to discuss her new…
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Deception and the Fight for Truth with Senator Rand Paul
In what ways do government overreach and misinformation manifest themselves? This week, Senator Rand Paul joins host Roger Ream for an eye-opening discussion…