Independent Institute Podcast

Independent Institute Podcast features two series: Independent Outlook and Independent Conversations. Independent Outlook is a regular round-table conversation that provides timely insights and cutting-edge commentary on the most pressing issues of the day. It features ...more

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June 30, 2025 01:04:08
Trump Strikes Iran: Turning Point or Mistake?

Trump Strikes Iran: Turning Point or Mistake?

When President Trump deployed America’s B-2 bombers to attack Fordow mountain and other nuclear sites in Iran, it marked a turning point in war,...

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March 10, 2025 00:55:36
Race, Liberty, and the Future of Meritocracy in America

Race, Liberty, and the Future of Meritocracy in America

Research Fellow Jonathan Bean and contributors from the updated edition of "Race & Liberty in America: The Essential Reader" gathered for a rigorous and...

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March 06, 2025 01:04:41
Why Tariffs Are Toxic | Independent Outlook 70

Why Tariffs Are Toxic | Independent Outlook 70

What exactly are tariffs, and how do they work? How do they drive up prices? Are tariffs a way to protect the U.S. economy...

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January 31, 2025 01:07:52
Executive Orders Galore! Birthright Citizenship, DEI, Energy, and More | Independent Outlook 69

Executive Orders Galore! Birthright Citizenship, DEI, Energy, and More | Independent Outlook 69

Within minutes of his swearing in, President Donald Trump shot out of the starting gate with a burst of executive orders covering everything from...

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January 11, 2025 01:04:48
It Didn’t Have To Be This Bad: Southern California Firestorms | Independent Outlook 68

It Didn’t Have To Be This Bad: Southern California Firestorms | Independent Outlook 68

Californians will be in shock for a long time over the vast firestorms in Los Angeles. We don’t yet know what ignited each fire....

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December 16, 2024 01:03:43
The New Syria and Civil Liberties.  Trump's Team  | Independent Outlook 67

The New Syria and Civil Liberties. Trump's Team | Independent Outlook 67

How will civil liberties survive Syria’s convulsions? Do Trump’s national security appointees form a coherent team? Why is healthcare taking the spotlight now…but in...

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