Political Perspectives: Recent Episodes
Ryan Smith
This podcast is dedicated to showcasing the varied political perspectives of America. I interview individuals from all sides of the political spectrum and seek to cultivate civil conversations. A new episode premieres every week on Monday mornings at 7 AM MST.
Robert Orr from the Niskanen Center talks about price transparency and how we can help fix our healthcare system. He discusses our current healthcare system and where it falls short.
Researcher Rachel Idso discusses the need for reform in current refugee policy. She also discusses the importance of supporting refugees and highlights her personal experience with refugees.
During this time of heated abortion debate, I decided to reupload my conversation with Mary Taylor. She is the President of Pro-Life Utah and explains the position of the Pro-Life movement.
Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl talks about why we currently have high inflation and what should be done to tackle this issue. He talks about the issue of price controls and why that policy is a bad idea.
Have you wondered what the controversial "Don't Say Gay Bill" in Florida is all about? Now is the chance to listen to Benjamin Ayanian explain the bill and why he thinks corporations should stay out of political issues.
Eric Brakey talks about passing Constitutional Carry in Maine and how it has been passed throughout the country. He talks about the importance of the second amendment and how it must be protected.
Kelly Whited Jones talks about the need for the Equal Rights Amendment for the United States. She discusses the act's history, where it is currently, and the future of the amendment.
Addison Hosner talks about qualified immunity and its negative consequences. He provides some solutions to increase police accountability to protect our constitutional rights.
Andrew Sandstrom talks about the Antiquities Act and how it undermines our checks and balances. He asserts how national monuments don't always benefit the stakeholders involved.
Corey Nathan talks about the hope for better dialogue in our systems with emerging independent news sources. We discuss the damaging effect of divisive politics and the need for a radical middle in our nation. Listen to my favorite episode yet!
Daniel Romero Guerrero relates his experience of living as a transmasculine queer living in Utah. He discusses how far the LGBTQ+ rights movement has come and where it needs to continue to progress.
Can climate change adversely affect our national security? Yes, and in this episode, Hannah Rodgers from the Citizen's Climate Lobby explains why. She also explains Malthusian Environmentalism Theory, where the theory comes from, and how we have seen it unfold in history.
Professor Anna Pechenkina describes the history of Ukraine and why Putin has decided to invade her home country. She is a researcher on why peace sometimes succeeds or sometimes fails.
Karina Brown talks about the need for civic engagement and volunteerism in our communities. She ran on the democratic ticket for Lt. Governor in Utah. We spoke about how many are quick to complain and slow to get involved.
Darren Parry expresses his belief in building bridges in our communities and our need for more civility. He talks about his experience of running for congress, obligations not just rights, and the power of communities.
Josh Smith who is a researcher talks about his work with immigration. He argues the power of immigration to benefit not only societies but our economy. He puts forth a unique visa program plan and talks about how immigration has the power to be a win-win situation for the United States.
In this episode, I talk with researcher Eli Dourado about the power of technology and tech policy to better our world. We also discuss how Geothermal Energy is the "biggest no brainer in energy."
In this episode, I talk with Laur Hesse Fisher who is a Program Director at MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative. She also hosts a podcast called TILClimate done by MIT.
In this episode, I talk with Zach Frankel about the Utah Rivers Organization's opposition to the Bear River Water Project in Northern Utah and the importance of water conservation.
In this episode, I talk with Randy Simmons about Public Choice Theory. He discusses thoughts that come from his book "Beyond Politics, The Roots of Government Failure."
In this episode I talk to GOP Candidate Nick Huey about the reasons Republicans should apologize to Democrats. He offers his view on the need for greater bipartisanship and reasonability in our government.
In this Episode, I speak with Brooklyn Brown who went to Glasgow during the COP 26 Summit and she shares her experiences there.
In this episode, I talk with the President of Pro-Life Utah. Mary Taylor speaks on the personal experiences of her own abortion and why she now opposes it.
In this episode, I talk with Alex Veilleux from HEAL Utah about renewable energies and which ones he believes are best.
In this episode, I discuss climate change with Jeff Bousson from Utah Clean Energy and the Utah Climate Action Network.
In this episode, I talk with Megan Jenkins who is the Research Director for the Center for Growth Opportunity about The Endangered Species ACT and Conservation.
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Sandstrom who is a regional director for a conservative environmental group called the Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends (YCCD).
In this episode, we talk with Kathleen Christy who is an educator and has used CRT as a lens in her teaching.
In this episode, State Representative Mike Petersen of Utah offers his view of Critical Race Theory (CRT).
The Purpose of the Political Perspectives Podcast is to cultivate civility by looking at varied political viewpoints from all sides.