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The American Compass Podcast

American Compass
American Economy
Working Class
American Politics
Conservatism
Immigration
Wall Street
China
Republican Party
Populism
Conservative Economics
Financialization
Donald Trump
Morality
Shareholder Value
Globalization
Family Policy
Ronald Reagan
Secularism
Religious Morality
Innovation

Our mission is to restore an economic consensus that emphasizes the importance of family, community, and industry to the nation’s liberty and prosperity. The American Compass Podcast features conversations on a wide variety of policy issues aimed at helping policymakers and the broader public navigate the most pressing issues that will define the future of the conservative movement in America.

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Latest Episodes

The financial industry is supposed to be our economy’s plumbing, quietly channeling capital to investments where it’s needed most. But in today’s system, that plumbing is leaking. From rising credit card rates and opaque lending products to the decli... more

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Immigration enforcement has long been framed as a question of border security, but the Trump administration's success at stopping illegal crossings has turned the public's attention toward removing illegal aliens who have become enmeshed in communiti... more

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For decades, Americans were told that success was simple: graduate high school, enroll in a four-year college, and launch a career from there. But as college enrollment has expanded and costs have skyrocketed, the results have become increasingly dif... more

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Artificial intelligence continues to advance, but the debate over its economic consequences takes place mostly in two separate spheres: amongst the technologists developing the technology and the workers whose jobs may be transformed by it. As techno... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Currell
Former Department of Education official, writer of The College Question
Episode: Escaping the College-For-All Trap with Dan Currell
Alex Karp
CEO of Palantir
Palantir
Episode: Tech and Labor, Friends or Foes? with Alex Karp and Sean O'Brien
Luigi Zingales
Professor at the University of Chicago and director of the Stigler Center
University of Chicago
Episode: What Economists Get Wrong with Luigi Zingales
Bobby Fijan
Co-founder of the American Housing Corporation
American Housing Corporation
Episode: What Happened to the Starter Home? with Bobby Fijan
Shad White
State auditor for Mississippi
State of Mississippi
Episode: Solving the Welfare Fraud Crisis with Shad White
Mike Schmidt
Former head of the CHIPS Office at the US Department of Commerce, now affiliated with Princeton and the Institute for Progress.
Institute for Progress
Episode: How to Rebuild American Industry with Mike Schmidt
Gail Slater
Assistant Attorney General heading up the Antitrust Division
Department of Justice
Episode: Policing Monopolies with Gail Slater
Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico and professor at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Reassessing Globalization with Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo
Brad Littlejohn
Director of Programs and Education at American Compass, experienced educator and parent.
American Compass
Episode: The Tech Revolution in America's Schools with Brad Littlejohn

Host

Oren Kass
Chief Economist at American Compass, Host and Chief Economist, with extensive experience in economic policy and conservative thought.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Not just problems but also solutions.

    There is not shortage of Conservative or Populist podcasters who will point out the problems in America.

    This is one of the few Podcasts that provides fleshed out proposals to fix the mess that we find ourselves in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ligting Man Otto
    United States2 months ago
  • A favourite of mine

    One of best podcasts for an insight into an important strand of modern American conservatism. Discussions are balanced, stimulating and always respectful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Conservative truth

    This has been one of my favorite podcasts for a long time. I’m not a wonk, but I am conservative, and these guys have showed me a new vision of what that means. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EEC34
    United States10 months ago
  • Content

    Incredible!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Co57
    United States10 months ago
  • Manhood Crisis

    I’m surprised that with the current state of our nation Oren would choose to host a podcast on the “manhood crisis”! What is he saying?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    @OneShortDay
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critiques highlight concerns over specific themes raised, reflecting the polarized views within the conservative spectrum.
Listeners appreciate the balanced and respectful discussions surrounding conservative ideologies and policies.
The podcast is regarded as a significant source of insight into modern conservatism, connecting traditional values with current political and economic issues.

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Solving the Welfare Fraud Crisis with Shad White
Q: What should you do as a starting point regarding welfare fraud prevention?
You should put into place common sense fraud prevention mechanisms, systematize programs, stop handing out money to NGOs, and use technology to prevent fraud.
Solving the Welfare Fraud Crisis with Shad White
Q: What was the political salience of the fraud issues as you were uncovering them? Did people care how big an issue was it?
Yes, people cared a lot about it. Polls showed over 90% of Mississippians had heard of the scandal and had strong opinions about it.
Solving the Welfare Fraud Crisis with Shad White
Q: How do you find yourself where you are today?
I grew up in rural South Mississippi, went to Ole Miss, lived in England for a bit, then went to law school at Harvard. I became interested in criminal law and wanted to return home to be a prosecutor.
Enforcing America's Labor Laws with Seema Nanda
Q: How would you assess the current state of labor law enforcement?
Nanda expresses concern about a crisis level of enforcement due to flat funding over many years.
Enforcing America's Labor Laws with Seema Nanda
Q: How is the investigation process for labor violations typically initiated?
Nanda describes the process as dependent on either strategic enforcement or complaints from workers or third parties.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Compass Podcast

What is The American Compass Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on a range of public policy issues within the conservative movement in the United States, addressing topics such as industrial policy, antitrust law, globalization, and education technology. It features discussions with experts from various fields, including government, law, and academia, providing insights into how these issues impact families, communities, and industries. Discussions are often rooted in a critique of contemporary economic paradigms and aim to propose a resurgence of traditional conservative values that emphasize communal well-being and national sovereignty.

Notably, the conversations include critiques of prevailing economic narratives, particularly those aligned with libertarianism, while exploring t... more

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1. Dan Currell
2. Alex Karp
3. Luigi Zingales
4. Bobby Fijan
5. Shad White
6. Mike Schmidt
7. Gail Slater
8. Ernesto Zedillo

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