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Have you noticed that politicians struggle to enact the things they run on? They find themselves bound by what is popular, or at least their sense of it. The narrow range of policies that they can enact is called the Overton Window. The Overton Window podcast looks at issues around the country and the people changing what is politically possible.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes140Founded6 years ago
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Jaquetta Lee on educating the individual instead of the average

Jessica Snowden on Detroit’s educational landscape and opportunities

Oran P. Smith on South Carolina’s changing attitudes about taxation

Dennis Talluto on the fight over data centers

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Recent Guests

Jessica Snowden
Detroit parent and policy fellow
Gage Detroit
Episode: ‘Access can change the trajectory of anybody's life’
Oran Smith
Senior fellow with Palmetto Promise Institute
Palmetto Promise Institute
Episode: ‘Whichever candidate wins, they’re both promising to get rid of the personal income tax’
Dennis Talluto
Founder and principal of LVL Strategies, with 45 years in tech and data center consulting
LVL Strategies
Episode: ‘The more you ask the computer to do for you, the more power you need’
Warren Anderson
Associate professor of economics at the University of Michigan, Dearborn; Member of the Mackinac Center's Board of Scholars
Mackinac Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Episode: ‘The harsher the childcare regulations, the fewer kids people have’
Alex Cartwright
Board of Scholars, Mackinac Center; principal at Hotel Shift
Hotel Shift
Episode: ‘Affordable housing: No matter what they say in public, they're terrified of it’
Michael Clark
Associate Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College; Board of Scholars at Mackinac Center
Hillsdale College; Mackinac Center
Episode: ‘You never talk to the people who lost the lottery, right?’
Josh Bando
Author of How to Get What You Want; former speechwriter, TEDx speaker, and policy analyst
Author (How to Get What You Want)
Episode: ‘The difference between having a good idea and having others embrace it’
Rod Lockwood
Author of Belle Isle, Detroit's game changer; developer and board chair of Mackinac Center
Mackinac Center
Episode: ‘If we do meet resistance from elected officials in Detroit, we’ll fund a referendum’
Jonah Goldberg
Author and co-founder of The Dispatch
The Dispatch
Episode: ‘People bemoan that they can't trust the news’

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James
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    United States3 years ago

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#205
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‘Access can change the trajectory of anybody's life’
Q: How can parents shape education policy in Detroit?
Parents can impact policy by staying engaged, attending listening sessions, participating in PTAs, and voicing concerns when gaps appear, because policy decisions ultimately affect the schools their children attend.
‘Access can change the trajectory of anybody's life’
Q: What opportunities and challenges do students face regarding education or post-graduation career paths?
Key opportunities center on access to resources like Detroit Promise and Gear Up, which help students stay in Michigan and gain exposure to college environments; challenges include ensuring broad awareness and practical access to these programs.
‘Access can change the trajectory of anybody's life’
Q: How would you describe the current state of education in Detroit?
The system is still adapting post-COVID, with committed educators and schools pushing to address learning gaps while expanding enrichment and real-world experiences that connect students to broader opportunities.
‘Leadership of these unions has lost their way’
Q: What's wrong with union policy today?
The guest argues that union leadership has moved away from advocating for members' immediate needs toward a model that prioritizes dues-driven political activity and personal gain, undermining workers' interests and diluting fiduciary responsibilities.
‘A functioning democracy requires healthy dissent’
Q: What are some examples of where coming back has advanced your conversations?
Affirmative actions discussions and other contentious issues have been reframed by listening and persistence, leading to more nuanced positions and respect.

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This podcast features discussions on pressing political issues and societal changes that shape legislative possibilities. The episodes examine various topics such as antitrust laws, collective bargaining, occupational licensing, housing crises, and term limits for Congress. A unique aspect is the focus on the Overton Window concept, which highlights the shifting boundaries of acceptable political discourse and policy. Engaging interviews with experts in law, politics, and public policy provide listeners with insights about ongoing legislative battles and reform efforts aimed at empowering citizens and improving governance.

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2. Oran Smith
3. Dennis Talluto
4. Warren Anderson
5. Alex Cartwright
6. Michael Clark
7. Josh Bando
8. Rod Lockwood

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