yt:channel:UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2014-04-24T19:37:09+00:00 yt:video:6rPazl_Uc5E 6rPazl_Uc5E UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-07-30T12:50:37+00:00 2017-08-05T11:26:56+00:00 Irwin Stelzer: Strengthening and Preserving Democratic Capitalism The economist and political thinker on strengthening and preserving democratic capitalism. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://www.conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 32:30): A More Political Economics Chapter 2 (32:30 - 40:04): The Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 Chapter 3 (40:04 - 59:22): The Problem of Inequality Chapter 4 (59:22 - 1:19:28): In Defense of Democratic Capitalism Irwin Stelzer is Director of Economic Policy Studies at Hudson Institute, a Sunday Times (London) columnist, and a thinker who combines wisdom about politics with penetrating insights into economics. In this Conversation, Stelzer shares his perspective on threats to American democratic capitalism, including the “feeling that compensation and performance have become disconnected.” To address these current challenges, Stelzer calls for a more political approach to economics—one which is both mindful of the limitations of economics and considers the political consequences of distributional inequities. In sum, Stelzer offers a spirited defense of democratic capitalism: “not because of the goods and services it produces, but because of the freedom that it has produced.” yt:video:32K0Q8AmAxs 32K0Q8AmAxs UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-07-16T13:16:10+00:00 2017-08-02T03:13:10+00:00 Ronald Brownstein on America's political and electoral fault lines The veteran political journalist on the demographic, geographic, and political challenges facing Democrats and Republicans. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 31:48): The 2016 Elections Chapter 2 (31:48 - 1:12:23): Demography, Geography, Politics Ronald Brownstein is a Senior Editor at The Atlantic, Senior Political Analyst at CNN, and a shrewd observer of American politics. In this Conversation, Brownstein shares his perspective on the 2016 elections and explains why Trump’s path to victory represents the culmination of long-term trends in the ways voters relate to the political system and the two parties. Brownstein also discusses the partisan divisions in the country, today, and outlines the central political and electoral challenges facing each party—including Democrats’ lack of appeal beyond urban and coastal areas and the demographic headwinds faced by Republicans. yt:video:e1NUfuKrFD0 e1NUfuKrFD0 UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-06-30T12:15:02+00:00 2017-08-05T10:55:37+00:00 Mike Murphy on President Trump, 2018, and 2020 The Republican political consultant discusses President Trump and looks ahead to 2018 and 2020. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 33:32): On Trump, 2018, and 2020 Chapter 2 (33:32 - 1:09:42): Career in Politics Mike Murphy is a Republican political strategist, commentator, and veteran of the campaign trail—having advised John McCain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Spencer Abraham, Christie Whitman, among many others. In this Conversation, Murphy shares his perspective on the 2016 elections, the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the challenges both Republicans and Democrats face ahead of the 2018 and 2020 elections. Kristol and Murphy also reflect on Murphy’s experiences in campaigns, including some notable (and comical) experiences with George H.W. Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Finally, Murphy considers how and why American politics has become increasingly “tribal” over the last few decades. yt:video:VZiQ3Hv9uvw VZiQ3Hv9uvw UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-06-18T14:09:08+00:00 2017-08-01T23:44:40+00:00 Martin Feldstein on America's Economic Vitality The Harvard economics professor discusses the financial crisis of 2008 and the American economy today. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 30:11): The Crisis of '08 and the Economy Today Chapter 2 (30:11 - 1:10:30): On Technology, Trade, Taxes, and Regulation Martin Feldstein is a professor of economics at Harvard University, former president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and was chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Reagan (1982-1984). In this Conversation, Feldstein discusses the financial crisis of 2008, the policy mistakes that led to it, and the risks we face today from a sustained policy of low interest rates. Feldstein then shares his perspective on other important questions of political economy—including the costs and benefits of trade, the impact of technological innovation, as well as the need for tax and regulatory reform. Finally, Feldstein recalls his experiences as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and explains what we can learn from how Reagan managed the serious economic challenges of the early 1980s. yt:video:4pV07-BI3zI 4pV07-BI3zI UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-06-03T22:49:03+00:00 2017-07-27T20:28:53+00:00 Josh Bolten on Managing the White House in Moments of Crisis The chief of staff to George W. Bush reflects on managing the White House in moments of crisis. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 38:33): From 9/11 to the Financial Crisis Chapter 2 (38:33 - 1:21:20): Managing the White House Josh Bolten was White House Chief of Staff from 2006-2009, having served as Deputy Chief of Staff (2001-2003) and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2003-2006). In this Conversation, Bolten reflects on his tenure in the George W. Bush administration, particularly his experiences in the White House on September 11, 2001 and responding to the financial crisis of 2008. Bolten and Kristol also discuss the role of chief of staff in the modern presidency more generally and the challenges of creating processes that lead to effective decision making. The Conversation offers a fascinating insider's account of one of the most important and least understood positions in contemporary politics. yt:video:BDzq88tWFVY BDzq88tWFVY UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-05-21T13:29:56+00:00 2017-07-29T14:28:27+00:00 John Walters on the Nation's Opioid Epidemic The former Drug Czar under George W. Bush discusses America's opioid epidemic and how to fight back. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 29:56): On the Nation's Opioid Epidemic Chapter 2 (29:56 - 1:07:58): How to Fight Back A veteran of the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, John Walters was “Drug Czar” of the George W. Bush administration (director of the White House Office of National Drug Policy from 2001-2009). In this Conversation, Walters discusses the opioid epidemic and the country's shocking passivity about addressing the crisis seriously and comprehensively. Reflecting on the devastating consequences of the opioid threat, Walters makes a compelling case for fighting back—through urgent changes to the way we approach law enforcement, combatting foreign sources of supply, education about drug abuse, and treatment for addiction. yt:video:oocDcZEhtm0 oocDcZEhtm0 UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-05-06T19:32:02+00:00 2017-08-05T15:09:17+00:00 Senator Ben Sasse on American Society and Culture A discussion of contemporary American society and culture with the Senator from Nebraska. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 39:39): The Vanishing American Adult Chapter 2 (39:39 - 1:00:45): On the Need for Self-Reliance Elected in 2014, Ben Sasse is a U.S. Senator from Nebraska. In this Conversation, Sasse shares his thoughts on the state of American society and culture. Drawing on themes from his forthcoming book, The Vanishing American Adult, Sasse highlights an erosion of American civic life and a corresponding decline in work ethic. Along with Bill Kristol, he argues for the importance of a culture that promotes self-reliance and rewards meaningful work. Sasse also reflects on his first years in the Senate and the politics of Washington. yt:video:bvALuQYobXU bvALuQYobXU UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-04-23T13:28:26+00:00 2017-07-17T15:01:12+00:00 Harvey Mansfield on the Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings On what we can learn from the Senate's Neil Gorsuch confirmation hearings about the relationship between law and politics. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 29:05): The Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings Chapter 2 (29:05 - 39:32): Aristotle on Politics and Law In his twelfth Conversation with Bill Kristol, Harvey Mansfield discusses the Senate’s confirmation hearings for Neil Gorsuch. This event, says Mansfield, “turned out to be a lesson in politics. You were learning from people actually in politics about the issue: What’s the relationship between law and politics?” Beginning from the arguments of Senate Democrats and Republicans, Mansfield explains how the hearings captured the opinions of each party about the proper relationship of politics and law. Mansfield and Kristol also discuss how Aristotle’s reflection on the limits of politics and law might inform our own understanding of politics, law, and the Constitution. yt:video:QY4M6a56nFs QY4M6a56nFs UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-04-09T14:03:23+00:00 2017-08-02T03:02:11+00:00 N. Gregory Mankiw: America's Economy and the Case for Free Markets The Harvard economics professor on the economy and our need for free markets. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 45:37): The State of the U.S. Economy Chapter 2 (45:37 - 1:06:03): The Case for Free Markets Greg Mankiw is a professor of economics at Harvard University and was chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush (2003-2005). In this Conversation, Mankiw analyzes the American economy and shares his perspective on current public policy debates about trade, immigration, technological innovation, jobs, and economic growth. Reflecting on the economic challenges the U.S. faces today, Mankiw makes the case for a robust commitment to free markets—both for the sake of America and for the world. yt:video:dVB2I28_5_k dVB2I28_5_k UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-03-26T14:33:34+00:00 2017-07-30T16:04:34+00:00 Christopher Caldwell on the Situation in Europe The Weekly Standard Senior Editor on the challenges facing Europe today. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 44:06): The Situation in Europe Chapter 2 (44:06 - 1:16:38): On European Populism A Senior Editor at The Weekly Standard, Christopher Caldwell is one of America’s leading journalists and most thoughtful commentators on Europe. In this Conversation, Caldwell reflects on the difficult situation in Europe today, highlighting what he calls its “demographic, economic, and military weakness.” Caldwell points to demographic decline, stagnant economies, the migrant crisis, the failure to integrate immigrants, and the rise of Islamism as major challenges facing the continent. Finally, Caldwell and Kristol analyze the populist movements and parties in Britain and various European countries and consider how they might shape Europe’s future. yt:video:BWWCKWRqK9U BWWCKWRqK9U UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-03-12T14:55:44+00:00 2017-07-11T00:04:26+00:00 Vin Weber on American Internationalism, Trump, & Our Parties On Reaganite internationalism, the election of Donald Trump, and the state of our parties. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 49:48): On American Internationalism Chapter 2 (49:48 - 1:33:52): Trump and our Parties Vin Weber is a former congressman from Minnesota, a respected political strategist, and a thoughtful analyst of American politics. In this Conversation, Weber reflects on Reaganite conservatism and makes the case for continued American leadership in the world. Kristol and Weber also discuss the Trump presidency, its implications for the Republican Party, and whether Trump’s election portends a breakup of the two party system. yt:video:sR1tDbnOsRo sR1tDbnOsRo UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-02-25T18:27:10+00:00 2017-08-06T00:43:22+00:00 David Axelrod on the Democrats, the Republicans, and President Trump David Axelrod on the Democrats, the Republicans, and President Trump. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 43:44): 2017 and Beyond Chapter 2 (43:44 - 1:22:06): On President Trump In this Conversation, former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod discusses the 2016 elections, particularly at the presidential level, and reflects on Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the victory of Donald Trump. He also considers challenges and opportunities for the Democrats and Republicans during the Trump presidency and possible paths forward for both parties. Finally, Kristol and Axelrod discuss the early days of the Trump White House and consider the prospects for his presidency. yt:video:8eWptum1z8o 8eWptum1z8o UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-02-12T04:01:56+00:00 2017-06-11T23:51:28+00:00 Christopher DeMuth & Adam White on Reforming the Administrative State On how the president, Congress, and courts might go about reforming the administrative state. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 32:38): Our Unaccountable Bureaucracies Chapter 2 (32:38 - 1:13:08): What Is To Be Done? Chapter 3 (1:13:08 - 1:26:40): The Courts and the Administrative State In this Conversation, Christopher DeMuth of the Hudson Institute and Adam J. White of the Hoover Institution diagnose the problems of the modern administrative state and reflect on the often harmful role it plays in our politics. Both lawyers, they offer significant insight into how administrative agencies of the federal government have become increasingly unchecked during the last few decades. Along with Bill Kristol, DeMuth and White then consider how the Trump administration, Congress, and the courts might go about reforming the administrative state and restoring its accountability. yt:video:rx577buT1lY rx577buT1lY UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-01-29T16:57:22+00:00 2017-07-29T19:46:21+00:00 James Ceaser on Our Parties, Conservatism, and President Trump On Donald Trump, our political parties, and the relationship between populism and conservatism. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 33:36): Trump and Our Parties Chapter 2 (33:36 - 56:48): A Changing Conservatism? Chapter 3 (56:48 - 1:33:49): From Obama to Trump In this third conversation with Bill Kristol, University of Virginia professor James Ceaser offers his account of the election of Donald Trump and considers what we might anticipate from the Trump administration—both on policies like immigration, trade, and American leadership in the world, as well as on constitutional issues like the separation of powers. Ceaser also discusses modern conservatism and how the Trump presidency might affect it. Finally, Kristol and Ceaser reflect on the Obama years and discuss possible similarities and differences between Barack Obama and Donald Trump. yt:video:HzpdMts3nZ8 HzpdMts3nZ8 UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw Conversations with Bill Kristol https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA54XhpFJWyw_Bsj1jYsMw 2017-01-15T15:55:15+00:00 2017-05-23T22:29:59+00:00 Andrew Ferguson on Journalism, Politics, and Culture The Weekly Standard senior editor on journalism, politics, culture, and the state of higher education. For more conversations, visit http://conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 28:22): A Career in Writing Chapter 2 (28:22- 44:58): Revenge of the Baby Boomers Chapter 3 (44:58 - 53:31): Conservatism and Journalism Chapter 4 (53:31 - 1:18:51): "Crazy U" A senior editor at The Weekly Standard, Andrew Ferguson is one of America’s leading writers and journalists. In this Conversation, Ferguson reflects on his career, including his work on American politics and culture, his time as a speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, and his start in journalism at the American Spectator. Ferguson and Kristol also discuss higher education, the state of the conservative movement, and the changing norms of our politics and culture from the early 1990s to the present.