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Bill Haslam @BillHaslam

49th Governor of Tennessee

Joined March 2009
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If Sen. Baker was in the Senate today, would his #YouMightBeRight approach to politics work? In honor of what would have been his 100th birthday, Gov. @PhilBredesen & I discussed his legacy with former Senators Tom Daschle & @BenSasse on @YMBRPodcast:baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Would Howard Baker have a place in today’s politics? - The Baker School of Public Policy and Public...

On You Might Be Right, Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse discuss the lasting relevance of Howard H. Baker Jr.’s politics of civility and compromise.

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It's more difficult for the Fed to maintain stability in a time shaped by political pressure & rapidly evolving economic factors. Listen to @PhilBredesen & my talks with @Columbia_Biz's Charles Calomiris & @ChicagoFed's @Austan_Goolsbee on @YMBRPodcast: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Is the Federal Reserve Doing Its Job? - The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

On You Might Be Right, Austan Goolsbee and Charles Calomiris discuss the challenges facing the Federal Reserve.

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Great conversation on the @YMBRPodcast with @NorthStarOpin Founder Whit Ayres, @UTBakerSchool Dean @mwanamak, & @InnovateEconomy Co-Founder @LettieriDC about why many Americans are feeling left behind & what can be done to better meet their economic needs: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

If the Economy is Up, Why do Americans Feel Down? - The Baker School of Public Policy and Public...

On You Might Be Right, Whit Ayres, John Lettieri, and Marianne Wanamaker explore why Americans feel frustrated with the economy.

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Are we creating enough energy to meet the ever-increasing demand of new technologies? On the @YMBRPodcast, Gov. @PhilBredesen & I spoke with Ragan Farr, Co-Founder & CEO of @SiliconRanchCo & Shameek Konar, Partner & Head of Energy at Ara Partners:baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Do We Have Enough Energy to Power the Country? - The Baker School of Public Policy and Public...

On You Might Be Right, Reagan Farr and Shameek Konar discuss rising energy demand and the future of U.S. energy policy.

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Thanks to @memlawschool for hosting this live recording of @YMBRPodcast! Gov. @PhilBredesen & I discussed the judiciary with TN Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby, fmr. Justice Sharon Lee (@JusticeLeeTN), & fmr. U.S. AG Alberto Gonzales (@argonzales):baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Who Judges the Judges?- The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

On You Might Be Right, Holly Kirby, Sharon Lee, and Alberto Gonzales discuss judicial independence and public trust in the courts.

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What role should state & federal governments play in education? Listen to Gov. @PhilBredesen & my conversations with @JebBush, Founder & Chair of @ExcelinEd, John White, CEO of @GreatMindsEd, & @RahmEmanuel, fmr. White House Chief of Staff on @YMBRPodcast: baker.utk.edu/news/is-public…

Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel

On You Might Be Right, Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel discuss the challenges facing public education.

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How important are foreign alliances to the USA's safety, security, & economic success? On this week's @YMBRPodcast, Gov. @PhilBredesen & I spoke with fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Japan & White House Chief of Staff @RahmEmanuel & @CatholicUniv's Michael Kimmage: baker.utk.edu/news/how-impor…

How Important are Foreign Alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage

Explore the role of U.S. alliances in national security, trade, and diplomacy as Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage discuss the future international order.

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Great discussion about the presidential pardon power and how its use has evolved over the last two centuries on this week's @YMBRPodcast from @UTBakerSchool. Gov. @PhilBredesen & I spoke with @RhodesCollege's Mike Nelson & @GeorgetownLaw's @steve_vladeck: baker.utk.edu/news/has-pardo…

Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck

Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam join legal and political experts to discuss presidential pardons, constitutional intent, and reform proposals.

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What steps can be taken to make government more efficient and effective on a large scale? Gov. @PhilBredesen and I spoke with @BrookingsInst's Elaine Kamarck (@EKamarck) and @AEI's Jim Capretta on this week's @YMBRPodcast from @UTBakerSchool: baker.utk.edu/news/can-gover…

Can Government Work Better and Cost Less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta

Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam discuss government efficiency, reform efforts, and the challenges of streamlining federal programs.

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The 1st episode of @YMBRPodcast's Season 6 is now available at @UTBakerSchool! Listen to Gov. @PhilBredesen and my great conversation about trade policy with the @washingtonpost's @byHeatherLong & @UTKnoxville's @jameswesleylake: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Is This the End of Free Trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake - The Baker School of Public...

Over the past 10 years, America’s economic growth has dramatically outpaced the rest of the developed world. American voters, however, have shifted away from favoring the sort of free market policies...

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Is #SCOTUS as polarized as it seems? On this week's @YMBRPodcast, Gov. @PhilBredesen & I discussed the Supreme Court's current makeup, recent rulings, & possible role in the election with @Georgetown & @CNN's @steve_vladeck & @northwesternu's @joldmcginn: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

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Ratified 236 years ago, does the U.S. Constitution provide solutions to America's current political division? On the @UTBakerSchool @YMBRPodcast, Gov. @PhilBredesen and I spoke with @AEI's Yuval Levin, author of "American Covenant." Listen now: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

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.@PhilBredsen & I recently had the opportunity to talk to Margaret Spellings, fmr. Sec. of Education under Bush, & @anthonyfoxx, frm. Sec. of Transportation under Obama, about their experiences navigating polarization while serving in the executive branch: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

How has Polarization Changed Governing? – with Anthony Foxx and Margaret Spellings - The Baker...

While political polarization is most visible in Congress, it affects the branches of the federal government in different ways.

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All Tennesseans owe a debt of gratitude to Governor Dunn. He served us with compassion, character and a selfless commitment to the betterment of the whole state. On a personal note, he was always an encouraging voice of wisdom for me and I will miss him.
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Great discussion on this week's @YMBRPodcast, recorded live at the #RotaryClubofChattanooga. Gov. @PhilBredesen & I talked to @UVU's @verlanlewis & @byuidaho's Hyrum Lewis about polarization & why they believe the concept of the left & right is a myth: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Is the Political Left and Right a Myth? – with Hyrum Lewis and Verlan Lewis - The Baker School of...

Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam are joined by Hyrum Lewis and Verlan Lewis, brothers, professors, and authors of a new book, The Myth of Left and Right.

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The @UTBakerSchool @YMBRPodcast has been downloaded 200K times! To celebrate this milestone, @PhilBredesen & I recorded a special episode, answering listener questions about our time in office, how podcast topics are chosen, & our takes on current issues: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

Phil & Bill Answer Your Questions - The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

Two years and more than 200,000 downloads later, You Might Be Right has inspired listeners across the country. In recognition of this milestone, we invited some of our most avid listeners to partic...

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Artificial Intelligence has greatly advanced since we last covered it on @YMBRPodcast. In a new episode, Michael Kratsios, former Chief Technology Officer of the USA, shared how it's evolving & if he thinks America is poised to be the global leader in AI: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

What's Happening with AI Right Now? – with Michael Kratsios - The Baker School of Public Policy and...

Former Tennessee Governors Bredesen and Haslam, speak with Michael Kratsios about if Ai has been as disruptive as we thought it might be a year ago.

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On the newest @YMBRPodcast episode, Gov. @PhilBredesen and I spoke with Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., Co-Chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, about the history and impact of presidential debates over the last four decades and how they're evolving: baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

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Thanks to #Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (@GovCox), & #Colorado Gov. @jaredpolis, chair & vice chair of @NatlGovsAssoc, who shared ways to make difficult discussions more civil & #DisagreeBetter with Gov. @PhilBredesen & me on the @UTBakerSchool @YMBRPodcast: baker.utk.edu/2024/03/27/how…

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Excellent insights about the Electoral College on this week's @YMBRPodcast - part of a series of episodes leading up to the 2024 election. Thank you to Gov. @PhilBredesen, @Princeton's Dr. Allen Guelzo, & @Harvard's Dr. Daniel Ziblatt (@dziblatt): baker.utk.edu/podcast-season…

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