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Future of Freedom is your antidote to cable news brawls and social media shouting. A podcast for serious, good-faith conversations about liberty and the ideas that shape it. Hosted by Scot Bertram, each episode explores a single topic and brings together two guests with opposing views. But this isn’t a debate show: no interruptions, no dunking, just thoughtful, civil discourse. It’s compelling, ch... more

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about ICE immigration enforcement efforts in the country. First on the show is Cameron Abrams, policy analyst for Next Generation Texas at the T... more

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the country’s debt and annual deficit. First on the show is John Tamny, President of Parkview Institute, Editor at RealClearMarkets, and a... more

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about New York City’s congestion pricing program. First on the show is Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contribu... more

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the country’s H-1B visa program. First on the show is Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Cente... more

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Cameron Abrams
Policy Analyst for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Ilya Somin
B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and Professor of Law at George Mason University
Cato Institute
Episode: Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
John Tamny
President of Parkview Institute, Editor at RealClearMarkets, and author of The Deficit Delusion
Parkview Institute
Episode: John Tamny & Adam Michel: How Should We Think About America’s Debt?
Adam Michel
Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute and author of The Deficit Trap
Cato Institute
Episode: John Tamny & Adam Michel: How Should We Think About America’s Debt?
Nicole Gelinas
Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Nicole Gelinas & Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Should Congestion Pricing Be the Future of City Travel?
Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment and Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at the Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Episode: Nicole Gelinas & Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Should Congestion Pricing Be the Future of City Travel?
Simon Hankinson
Senior Research Fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center
Heritage Foundation
Episode: Simon Hankinson & Brent Orrell: Should the U.S. Rethink the H-1B Visa Program?
Brent Orrell
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Simon Hankinson & Brent Orrell: Should the U.S. Rethink the H-1B Visa Program?
Jacob Sullum
Senior Editor at Reason
Reason
Episode: Jacob Sullum & Ammon Blair: Should the U.S. Treat Cartel Boats as Military Targets?

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Scot Bertram
Host of Future of Freedom

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Non emotional conversation!

    This is my kind of dorky, detailed discussion. Not the “hot topics” but important ones. Not one side of the aisle but both. Sure the production value could go up a notch but hard to get attention when you are rage bait. Host does a good job. Interesting and I learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daphbrog
    United States8 months ago
  • Please

    Stop recording in a bathtub!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jim1777
    United States9 months ago
  • This podcast wants to shrink government

    So much that it can fit inside a woman’s uterus! Feel the future of freedom! The GOP will get right with women’s rights or not hold meaningful political power again….tick tock!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Janice Fahy
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and civil discourse, contrasting sharply with typical media approaches.
Some praise the depth and detail of discussions, valuing the focus on substantive issues rather than sensationalism.

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#161
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Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Q: How should courts realistically evaluate cases like this one?
Courts can look at the legality of the actions taken by federal agents and the intentions behind those actions, especially if they are coercively targeting state and local resources.
Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Q: So why isn't that delineation the end of the constitutional question here?
Because there are explicit statements from officials indicating that part of the purpose of deployment is to force compliance from local governments, which raises constitutional concerns.
Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Q: What power do states believe the federal government is trying to take from them?
States argue that the federal government is commandeering their resources and requiring them to assist with enforcing federal immigration laws, which the Tenth Amendment protects against.
Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Q: You've said that this combination of litigation and political action has forced Trump to back down in Minnesota.
Yes, that's correct. Litigation can be more immediately effective than new legislation and can highlight abuses, while political action can garner public support which may influence court decisions.
Cameron Abrams & Ilya Somin: Should ICE Be Strengthened or Restrained?
Q: What responsibility should elected leaders have to avoid inflaming these situations that perhaps maybe they don't fully understand?
Political rhetoric from blue state governors and mayors has often inflamed situations by framing supporters of ICE enforcement as negatively as possible, thereby creating permission for protests and chaos.

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Content focuses on important and often controversial issues related to political policies, urban economics, foreign affairs, and social freedoms. Each episode features a thoughtful discussion between two guests with opposing viewpoints, which allows for a deep exploration of topics like immigration, economic policies, and civil liberties without the interruptions typical of mainstream media. The format promotes civil discourse and critical thinking, making it appealing to listeners who appreciate nuanced discussions rather than sensationalist takes on pressing societal issues.

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1. Cameron Abrams
2. Ilya Somin
3. John Tamny
4. Adam Michel
5. Nicole Gelinas
6. Diana Furchtgott-Roth
7. Simon Hankinson
8. Brent Orrell

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