Shows / You Might Be Right
You Might Be Right
Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam bring their perspectives to some of the country’s most challenging public policy questions, joined by expert guests with a range of viewpoints. In Season 9, they turn their attention to issues shaping the national conversation ahead of the midterm elections, including redistricting, affordability and what the polling numbers reveal about American voters. Produced by the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the…
Episodes
You Might Be RightWill Young Voters Turn Out for the Midterms? – with Dan Cox and Rob Griffin
What motivates young voters – and will they show up at the polls? In this episode of You Might Be Right, Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Dan Cox…
You Might Be RightHow will Populism Impact the Midterms? – with Patrick Ruffini and Ruy Teixeira
Issues like affordability, AI, and immigration are fueling populist sentiments across the political spectrum. In this episode, Governors Bredesen and Haslam…
You Might Be RightAre We Really Experiencing an Affordability Crisis? – with Michael Strain and Jason Furman
Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Michael Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)…
You Might Be RightWill Redistricting Shape the Midterms? - with Jonathan Rodden and Sam Wang
What does it mean for voters when the politicians get to choose their constituents, instead of the other way around? In this episode, Governors Haslam and…
You Might Be RightWhat Dolly Parton Taught Us About Common Ground
In this special episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share personal stories about Dolly Parton and reflect on her life and legacy…
You Might Be RightCan We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Leading pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican, and Anna Greenberg, a Democrat, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to open a new season of "You Might…
You Might Be RightIntroducing "You Might Be Right" Season 9
From redistricting to affordability, we’re diving into the issues defining the midterm elections in a new season of "You Might be Right." On Sept. 3, the…
You Might Be RightShould Taxpayers Pay for R&D? – with Jeffrey Miron and Aldo Musacchio
From the internet and GPS to vaccines and artificial intelligence, federal research funding has helped shape modern life, but should government still play such…
You Might Be RightWho Should Regulate AI? – with Kristian Stout and Bruce Schneier
AI is already reshaping everyday life, but the rules governing it are still up for debate. Kristian Stout, Director of Innovation Policy at the International…
You Might Be RightShould Federal Dollars Come with Strings Attached? – with Mitch Daniels & Elena Patel
As billions of federal dollars flow through state budgets, who should decide how that money gets spent? Former IN Governor & OMB Director Mitch Daniels and…
You Might Be RightIs there too much money in politics? – with Larry Lessig and Brad Smith
Ahead of the fall midterms, Larry Lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School, and Brad Smith, former chair of the Federal Election Commission and a professor at…
You Might Be RightCan the President do that? – with Jack Goldsmith and Ilya Shapiro
Has the American presidency become too powerful? In this episode, Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Jack Goldsmith, a professor at Harvard Law…
You Might Be RightWhen and How Should the National Guard be Deployed? – with Rosa Brooks and John Yoo
Should a president be able to take control of a state’s National Guard to restore order, even if a governor disagrees? To kick off a new season, Governors…
You Might Be RightIntroducing "You Might Be Right"
We’re back – now on YouTube. Join former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam as they tackle the toughest issues of the day with expert guests…
You Might Be RightA Baker's Dozen - Howard Baker's 1998 Senate Address
In this time of intense civil discord, Sen. Howard Baker's words still provide a path for renewing faith in our American institutions. In this special release…
You Might Be RightWould Howard Baker Have a Place in Today's Politics? – with Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse
Former U.S. Senators Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse join Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen to discuss Howard Baker's legacy as "The Great Conciliator" and…
You Might Be RightWhat Do Universities Owe Society? – with Ron Daniels
The relationship between higher education and the American public has grown increasingly strained, leading many to call for reforms. In exchange for…
You Might Be RightIs the Federal Reserve Doing Its Job? – with Austan Goolsbee and Charles Calomiris
Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Charles Calomiris, professor emeritus at Columbia Business…
You Might Be RightIf the Economy is Up, Why do Americans Feel Down? – with Whit Ayres, John Lettieri, and Marianne Wanamaker
With a growing economy and household wealth at record highs, why do so many Americans feel left behind? In a live event, Governors Bredesen and Haslam sit down…
You Might Be RightDo we have enough energy to power the country? – with Reagan Farr and and Shameek Konar
Economic growth and new technologies are driving a surge in energy demand, stressing the country's power grid and posing challenges for policymakers. Governors…
You Might Be RightWho Judges the Judges? – with Holly Kirby, Sharon Lee, and Alberto Gonzales
With the judicial branch increasingly in the spotlight, how judges are chosen and held accountable has never mattered more. Governors Bredesen and Haslam sit…
You Might Be RightIs Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel
Our schools have faced unprecedented challenges from the pandemic and teacher shortages to debates over curriculum and student mental health. In this final…
You Might Be RightCan We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis
In our Constitution, the framers established three independent branches of government, creating checks and balances to keep any one branch from becoming too…
You Might Be RightHow important are foreign alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage
As global dynamics shift, are foreign alliances essential to U.S. safety and prosperity – or is an America First approach more effective? Governors Bredesen…
You Might Be RightHas Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck
The power of the President to pardon convicted criminals is enshrined in the Constitution, but many experts have criticized the recent use of pardons and calls…
You Might Be RightCan government work better and cost less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta
Presidents from both parties have tried to make government leaner – with mixed results. Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Elaine Kamarck of the…
You Might Be RightIs this the end of free trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake
To kick off a new season of You Might Be Right, Heather Long, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, and James Lake, associate professor of economics at…
You Might Be Right2024 Election – What Did We Learn? – with Andy Busch and Lindsay Chervinsky
Following an unprecedented presidential campaign, Andy Busch, Associate Director of the Institute of American Civics at the Baker School, and Lindsay…
You Might Be RightCan the Supreme Court be impartial? – with Steve Vladeck and John McGinnis
Steve Vladeck, law professor at Georgetown and CNN Supreme Court analyst, and John McGinnis, law professor at Northwestern, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam…
You Might Be RightCan the Constitution help fight polarization? – with Yuval Levin
While constitutional issues are at the heart of many of our disagreements, it may also be the solution to our increasing political polarization. Yuval Levin…
You Might Be RightHow has polarization changed governing? – with Anthony Foxx and Margaret Spellings
Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Transportation in the Obama Administration and Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education in the Bush Administration, join Governors…
You Might Be RightIs the Political Left and Right a Myth? – with Hyrum Lewis and Verlan Lewis
Brothers, professors, and authors Hyrum Lewis and Verlan Lewis join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss their new book "The Myth of Left and Right", and…
You Might Be RightWhat does the research say about polarization? – with Rachel Kleinfeld
Are Americans as divided as we think we are? To kick off Season Five, Rachel Kleinfeld, an international relations scholar and senior fellow in the Democracy…
You Might Be RightPhil & Bill Answer Your Questions
Two years and over 200,000 downloads later, "You Might Be Righ"t has inspired listeners nationwide. To mark this milestone, we invited our most avid listeners…
You Might Be RightWhat's Happening with AI Right Now? – with Michael Kratsios
Nearly a year after the first You Might Be Right episode on AI, Michael Kratsios, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer, joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to…
You Might Be RightWhat is the history and future of presidential debates? – with Frank Fahrenkopf
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the history of televised presidential…
You Might Be RightHow can we disagree better? – with Spencer Cox and Jared Polis
Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah's Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado's Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share…
You Might Be RightIs the Electoral College the best way to elect a president? – with Allen Guelzo and Daniel Ziblatt
Historian Allen Guelzo of Princeton University and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to delve into our…
You Might Be RightWhat is the Role of Traditional Media in a Presidential Election? – with Natalie Allison and Dan Balz
Natalie Allison, national political reporter for Politico, and Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for The Washington Post, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to…
You Might Be RightCan a Third-Party Candidate Succeed? – with Dan DiSalvo and Bill Galston
Dan DiSalvo, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Bill Galston, a senior fellow at Brookings and Wall Street Journal…
You Might Be RightIs Our Primary System Working? – with Galen Druke and Jonah Goldberg
Galen Druke, host and producer of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast and Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and host of The Remnant podcast…
You Might Be RightPhil & Bill Discuss Their Political Parties
To kick off Season Four, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam reveal why they chose to be part of their respective political parties and…
You Might Be RightPhil & Bill Talk Immigration Policy
In this bonus episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share their own perspectives on immigration, modeling the type of civil debate…
You Might Be RightCarly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy
As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion…
You Might Be RightOur Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves
Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and…
You Might Be RightEntrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith
Recorded live at Launch Tennessee's 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors…
You Might Be RightAffirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham
Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning…
You Might Be RightHow will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier
Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School…
You Might Be RightHow Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson
Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about…
You Might Be RightWhy are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt
Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media…
You Might Be RightDo we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen
Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision…
You Might Be RightAre Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib
Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen…
You Might Be RightDo we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education? - with Robert Pondiscio and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean
Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join…
You Might Be RightWhat are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja'Ron Smith
Economist and Arnold Ventures' incoming Exec. Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Jennifer Doleac, and Ja'Ron Smith, Partner with Dentons Global…
You Might Be RightWhy is it so controversial to teach American history today? – with Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and Founder and President of the Woodson Center, join…
You Might Be RightAm I using my morals as a weapon or a gift? - with Arthur Brooks
Dr. Arthur Brooks joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to offer practical strategies for navigating disagreements in everyday life. Recorded live at the Baker…
You Might Be RightWhat is the future of global trade? - with Fred Smith and Tim Fitzgerald
FedEx Founder/Executive Chairman Frederick Smith and Texas Tech economics professor Tim Fitzgerald join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about…
You Might Be RightWhat is the Senate filibuster and why should we care? – with Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker
Former Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the filibuster for a special episode, recorded live at…
You Might Be RightWhat still ails us a decade after the Affordable Care Act? – with Nancy-Ann DeParle and Larry Van Horn
Senior Obama official Nancy-Ann DeParle and Vanderbilt professor Larry Van Horn join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a lookback on the decade after the…
You Might Be RightWhat can be done about the affordable housing crisis? – with Laurie Goodman and Erskine Bowles
Erskine Bowles, former White House Chief of Staff, and Laurie Goodman, an Institute fellow and founder of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban…