Independent Conversations

Brought to you by the Independent Institute, Independent Conversations is a regular round-table conversation that provides timely insights and cutting-edge commentary on the most pressing issues of the day. It features Independent’s Graham H. Walker ...more

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September 15, 2026 00:51:54
The Inequality Crisis Myth Built on Bad Research

The Inequality Crisis Myth Built on Bad Research

Is income inequality really worse than ever, or are influential statistics overstating the problem? In this episode of Independent Conversations, Graham H. Walker sits...

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August 18, 2026 00:30:42
The High-Tech Fix That Is Not Fixing Gun Violence

The High-Tech Fix That Is Not Fixing Gun Violence

Does acoustic gunshot detection actually make cities safer, or does it send police chasing false alarms while draining resources from proven public safety work?...

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July 21, 2026 01:11:04
Why Birthright Citizenship Is More Complicated Than We Think

Why Birthright Citizenship Is More Complicated Than We Think

Is birthright citizenship really guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, or has America misread the fine print of one of its most important clauses? In...

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June 16, 2026 00:38:18
The Redistricting Debate After Louisiana v. Callais

The Redistricting Debate After Louisiana v. Callais

What happens when courts shape elections? And, is redistricting ever actually fair? In this episode of Independent Conversations, we attempt to answer these questions...

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May 11, 2026 00:57:48
The Economists You Probably Don’t Know—But Should

The Economists You Probably Don’t Know—But Should

You know Adam Smith and Milton Friedman—but what about the economists whose ideas quietly kept the free market running? These overlooked thinkers shaped modern...

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April 21, 2026 00:46:40
End California’s Nuclear Energy Ban!

End California’s Nuclear Energy Ban!

With California electricity demand growing exponentially, why is the state holding so tenaciously to its ban on new nuclear power plants? Why has California...

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