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Conservative Crossroads with Henry Olsen

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Tariffs
Trade Deficit
Conservatism
Israel
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Economic Policy
H-1b Visa Program
United States
National Security
Free Trade
Regulation
Federal Government
Online Social Media Regulation
Democracy
Venezuela
Ukraine
China
Cultural Values
Economic Conditions
Family Formation

Conservative Crossroads is a biweekly discussion between two conservatives who disagree about something important — from Ukraine policy to questions as basic as what it means to be an American. If you're interested in the main currents of American conservative thought, Conservative Crossroads is the podcast for you.

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This week on Conservative Crossroads: Are President Trump's proposed H-1b visa reforms are a good idea?

Taking sides on this issue are Mark Krikorian, a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues and the Executive Director of the Center for ... more

The topic this week is government policy towards online social media and children. Henry's guests are Ari Cohn, lead counsel for tech policy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Poli... more

The Western World is in a demographic crisis. So what can the Federal government do? Or - given the state of the debt - should they do anything at all?

Joining Henry Olsen for this week's debate is Patrick T. Brown, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public... more

This week: The American Economy at the crossroads. Are tariffs leading the way back to the re-industrialization of the country or hurting the average consumer?

Taking sides in the debate are Mark DiPlacido, policy advisor at American Compass and Ric... more

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Neil Bradley
Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Episode: H1-B Visas at the Crossroads
Mark Krikorian
Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies
Center for Immigration Studies
Episode: H1-B Visas at the Crossroads
Clare Morell
Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of The Tech Exit
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Protecting Children Online
Ari Cohn
Lead counsel for tech policy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Protecting Children Online
Rachel Greszler
Senior Research Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and Visiting Fellow at the Economic Policy Innovation Center
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: Family Policy at the Crossroads
Patrick Brown
Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Family Policy at the Crossroads
Mark DiPlacido
Senior Political Economist at American Compass
American Compass
Episode: Tariff Policy at the Crossroads
Richard Stern
Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom
Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise
Episode: Tariff Policy at the Crossroads

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Henry Olsen
Host of Conservative Crossroads; affiliated with conservative policy circles and think tanks.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Family Episode

    I enjoyed the podcasts I’ve listened too thus far. Especially the family episode.

    Request: Do one on the federal ID requirement to vote. That would be an interesting listen.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Matt Curran
    United Statesa month ago

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One listener requests topics on federal ID requirements for voting, suggesting curiosity about practical policy consequences.
A recurring theme is interest in policy rationale and real-world implications of conservative positions.
Posts indicate strong interest in family policy discussions and debates on government intervention.
Listeners seem to appreciate nuanced, idea-rich debates and value when guests present opposing viewpoints.

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H1-B Visas at the Crossroads
Q: Neil, how would you respond to concerns about employers replacing Americans with H-1Bs?
Argues that displacement concerns exist but should be balanced with recognition of labor market dynamics and potential reforms to prevent abuse, while supporting the idea that skilled immigration can complement domestic workers rather than merely replace them.
H1-B Visas at the Crossroads
Q: Neil, what would you like to ask Mark?
A request to discuss how to address demographic challenges, including aging populations and shrinking workforce, and whether H-1B is a constructive tool in that context.
Family Policy at the Crossroads
Q: Rachel, how do you react to that?
I would prefer to have two different treatments of how we help families. One is on the lower-income side through the welfare system, and the other is universally to have a tax code that is designed to be more pro-family.
American Policy Towards Israel at the Crossroads
Q: Should America intervene in Iran?
Michael asserts that U.S. intervention is needed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities and destabilizing the region, emphasizing the direct threat posed to Israel and American interests.
American Policy Towards Israel at the Crossroads
Q: What do you think American policy towards Israel should be?
Michael believes that maintaining supportive relationships while acknowledging the nuances in each country's interests is essential, especially considering the crucial role Israel plays in balancing against adversaries like China.

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The show features sharp, opinionated discussions between conservative thinkers who frequently clash over policy directions. Episodes commonly center on domestic policy and economic competitiveness, including debates over government intervention in family formation, the balance between free speech and platform regulation, and trade policy, often weighing constitutional or constitutional-like constraints against pragmatic outcomes. A recurring strength is presenting clearly contrasting viewpoints from guests with strong policy or scholarly credentials, which makes the conversations feel consequential and leaves listeners with several angles to consider about the direction of conservative policy. A few episodes also explore foreign policy impl... more

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