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Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam bring their perspectives to some of the country’s most challenging public policy questions, joined by expert guests with a range of viewpoints. In Season 9, they turn their attention to issues shaping the national conversation ahead of the midterm elections, including redistricting, affordability and what the polling numbers reveal about Ame... more

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In this special episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share personal stories about Dolly Parton and reflect on her life and legacy. Dolly had a remarkable ability to take stands, support causes, and use her influence witho... more

Leading pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican, and Anna Greenberg, a Democrat, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to open a new season of "You Might Be Right." In this episode, the Governors and their guests discuss the state of polling and... more

From redistricting to affordability, we’re diving into the issues defining the midterm elections in a new season of "You Might be Right." On Sept. 3, the Season 9 opens with an episode that features former governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam in c... more

From the internet and GPS to vaccines and artificial intelligence, federal research funding has helped shape modern life, but should government still play such a large role in innovation? Jeffrey Miron, VP for Research at the Cato Institute and Econo... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Soltis Anderson
Founding partner of Echelon Insights; CNN/NYT contributor; author of The Selfie Vote
Echelon Insights
Episode: Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Anna Greenberg
Lead pollster at GQR; frequent commentator on politics
GQR
Episode: Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Jeffrey Miron
Vice President for Research at Cato Institute; Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Economics at Harvard
Cato Institute; Harvard University
Episode: Should Taxpayers Pay for R&D? – with Jeffrey Miron and Aldo Musacchio
Aldo Musacchio
Professor of management and economics at Brandeis International Business School; author of Reinventing State Capitalism
Brandeis International Business School
Episode: Should Taxpayers Pay for R&D? – with Jeffrey Miron and Aldo Musacchio
Kristian Stout
Director of Innovation Policy at the International Center for Law and Economics
International Center for Law and Economics
Episode: Who Should Regulate AI? – with Kristian Stout and Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier
Security technologist and author, Harvard Kennedy School lecturer
Harvard Kennedy School; Schneier on Security; Cryptogram
Episode: Who Should Regulate AI? – with Kristian Stout and Bruce Schneier
Mitch Daniels
Director of the Office of Management and Budget under George W. Bush; former Governor of Indiana; former President of Purdue University
University of Tennessee/Baker School episode guest; Purdue University
Episode: Should Federal Dollars Come with Strings Attached? – with Mitch Daniels & Elena Patel
Elena Patel
Co-director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center; senior fellow at Brookings
Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, Brookings Institution
Episode: Should Federal Dollars Come with Strings Attached? – with Mitch Daniels & Elena Patel
Lawrence Lessig
Harvard Law School professor, campaign finance reform advocate
Harvard Law School / Republic Lost author
Episode: Is there too much money in politics? – with Larry Lessig and Brad Smith

Hosts

Phil Bredesen
Host of the show; former Governor of Tennessee; affiliated with Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Bill Haslam
Co-host and former governor; host of the show; active in Baker School at UT
Marianne Wanamaker
Dean introducing the show; Dean, Baker School at the University of Tennessee

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • Civil Discussion of Important Issues

    The legislative & executive branches of government should be as civil and be able to compromise to appeal to the majority and the betterment America, instead of inflammatory sound bites to whip up the extremes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States4 months ago
  • Funny and informative, but the pacing and continuity is broken randomly by that laughing hyena sound effect. Someone please tell me what the F that is for

    Podcast Addict
    3
    ultimate9
    4 months ago
  • Please Revisit the Crisis in Public Education

    Now that a year has passed since the “Crisis in Public Education” episode aired, I implore you to revisit this topic and bring in current public education teachers to hear their stories on why we are working in a failing system. Besides one valid point from Rahm Emanuel, the guests’ reasoning for why public education is failing was, yet again, a great example as to why those not in education have no clue what is going on. Do you know why our scores are tanking? Screens, social media, the impleme... more

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    3
    Jayhawks8891
    United States4 months ago
  • Baker’s Legacy Lives On

    As a Tennessee middle school Librarian I am always trying my best to help my students understand the world around them be it the past, the ever changing present, and what the future may or may not look like all while trying to understand many points of view. I even get turned upside down with all that is happening so quickly! Governor Bredeson & Governor Haslam have helped me stay centered on many topics and helped me to become a better educated citizen as well as a better human being. Thank you... more

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    5
    teacher on time
    United States2 years ago
  • Glad you’re back

    Solid thinking every time. More please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asbarnhart
    United States2 years ago

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Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Q: What will polling look like in 10 years?
Experts anticipate continued evolution with AI and synthetic samples, but emphasize that good polling still requires rigorous front-end design, representativeness, and validation against actual voter behavior.
Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Q: What makes campaign polls different from public polls?
Campaign polls typically use voter files and live interviewing, providing more accurate samples for election contexts, while public polls may rely more on self-reported intent and online panels, which can introduce biases.
Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Q: Is polling still trustworthy today?
Pollsters explain that polling can still be reliable if front-end sampling is done correctly, using voter files, weighting, and balancing low- and high-propensity voters; problems mainly arise when data sources are flawed or when public polls rely on non-probability samples.
Should Federal Dollars Come with Strings Attached? – with Mitch Daniels & Elena Patel
Q: Where do you stand on the issue of federal dollars with strings attached? Does that work?
The guests acknowledge both sides: federal involvement provides shared standards and services, but the strings can constrain state innovation. The consensus leans toward a flexible approach—preserve essential guardrails, empower states with tailored solutions, and use rulemaking to adapt when needed.
Can the President do that? – with Jack Goldsmith and Ilya Shapiro
Q: What is the most effective way for Congress to reassert its constitutional prerogatives without crippling the presidency?
Use concrete tools like controlling funding, blocking or delaying nominations, and enforcing statutory constraints, while recognizing that some power remains necessary for urgent action, and that broad reform requires broad political agreement across both houses.

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Thoughtful, civically focused conversations between two former Tennessee governors and a rotating slate of policy experts. Episodes cover big public policy questions with a civil, cross-partisan approach, featuring in-depth debates on topics like government funding for R&D, AI regulation, federalism, campaign finance, and the role of the National Guard. Notably, guests span economics, law, public policy, and higher education, with hosts modeling constructive discourse and a willingness to explore opposing viewpoints. The show appears to blend practical governance experience with academic insight, often highlighting real-world implications for policy design and civil discourse in a polarized environment. Potential listeners include policy pr... more

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