Liberty + Leadership

Did Adam Smith Attend the Constitutional Convention?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode of Liberty + Leadership features a panel discussion recorded live at the 2026 TFAS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., centere...

From Bicentennial to Semisesquicentennial: Class of ’76 TFAS Alumni Conversation with Mark Levin

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Mark Levin, best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio host and constitutional lawyer, for a special conversation recorded live a...

The Untold Story of Jesus and His Fishermen

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Randal C. Teague, chairman of The Fund for American Studies and author of “Jesus and His Fishermen: The Untold Story,” for a conver...

The Making of the American Mind

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby professor in constitutional government and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale...

Relearning American Political Thought

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Samuel Goldman, associate professor of humanities at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education an...

Venezuela’s Path Back to Liberty

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Andrés Guilarte, vice president of opinion research at Eyes Over US and Stratus Intelligence and a former TFAS outreach fellow. Guilar...

Looking Back on 2025: Liberty, Leadership and the Next Generation

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this special year-end episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger reflects on a remarkable year for The Fund for American Studies (TFAS). He highlights ...

Inside the Future of Reporting: Highlights from the TFAS Journalism Forum

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger hosts a special episode of Liberty + Leadership that brings listeners inside the 32nd Annual TFAS Journalism Awards Dinner and the Journalism Fo...

Teaching the Economic Way of Thinking with Amanda Stiglbauer

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Amanda Stiglbauer, a longtime mentor and instructor with the Foundation for Teaching Economics, for a conversation about teaching econo...

The Engineering State: Dan Wang on China’s Breakneck Modernization

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dan Wang, a research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution History Lab and author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to En...

Restoring Honesty on Campus with TFAS Campus Transparency Fellows

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Ben Rothove, editor-in-chief of the Madison Federalist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Elsa Johnson, managing editor of t...

The Man Who Invented Conservatism: Daniel J. Flynn on Frank Meyer’s Life and Legacy

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Daniel J. Flynn, senior editor at the American Spectator and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, for a conversation about his ne...

Fiscal Democracy in America: Kurt Couchman on the Case for a Balanced Budget Amendment

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity, for a conversation on the risks of the nation’s growing de...

Benjamin Franklin: The Greatest American with Mark Skousen

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dr. Mark Skousen, economist, author and the Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University, for a conversation about Benjam...

Listening, Not Lecturing: Lessons for the Next Generation of Journalists with Sam Feist

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Sam Feist, longtime journalist and CEO of C-SPAN, for a conversation about why the role of nonpartisan reporting and transparency remai...

The Triumph of Economic Freedom with Dr. Donald J. Boudreaux

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dr. Donald J. Boudreaux, professor of economics at George Mason University and longtime TFAS senior scholar who teaches the economics f...

The Hidden Costs of Executive Power with Lord Daniel Hannan

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Lord Daniel Hannan, a British writer, historian and member of the UK House of Lords, for a wide-ranging conversation on executive overr...

The False Promise of Government-Driven Growth with Dominic Pino

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dominic Pino, the Thomas L. Rhodes journalism fellow at the National Review Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on why both poli...

The Overpopulation Myth with Marian L. Tupy

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Marian L. Tupy, founder and editor of HumanProgress.org and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Pro...

Reclaiming the Mission of Higher Education with Dr. Jenna Robinson

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Dr. Jenna Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, for a timely discussion on the state of American high...

FTE at 50: Ted Tucker and Lisa Chang on Building Economic Literacy

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Ted Tucker, executive director of the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) and Lisa Chang, director of operations and teacher progra...

Socialism Sucks: Robert Lawson on the Real-World Consequences of Central Planning

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Robert Lawson, economist, author, and director of the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at Southern Methodist University. Lawson ...

The Journalist Who Wouldn't Be Silenced: Benjamin Hall's Story of Survival and Recovery

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Benjamin Hall, FOX News correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about courage, recovery and re...

Satire in the Age of Censorship: How Kyle Mann and the Babylon Bee Preserve Humor and Navigate Cancel Culture

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Kyle Mann, a comedian, writer, podcast host, and the editor-in-chief of the Babylon Bee.They discuss the origin story of the Babylon Be...

Leadership in Action: Lessons from A TFAS Summer in Washington

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership recorded at the TFAS Annual Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Catherine Shea and Cale...

Dan Proft on Challenging the Status Quo

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of the Liberty + Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Annual TFAS Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Dan Proft....

Unyielding Resolve: Captive Nations and the Path to Freedom with Paula Dobriansky

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs and editor of her father Lev Dobrians...

Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents with Talmage Boston

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Talmage Boston, a lawyer, historian, and author of “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents,” which was rel...

From the White House to the Crisis Room: An Inside Look with Ari Fleischer

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger welcomes Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush and an esteemed communication and crisis management le...

The Cost of Courage: Mark L. Clifford on the Life of Jimmy Lai

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Roger welcomes Mark L. Clifford, the president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and author of “The Troublemaker: How ...

Why the 1960s Damaged the American Dream with Tim Goeglein

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Roger welcomes Tim Goeglein, the vice president of external and government relations for Focus on the Family, a Christian ministry and nonpr...

Investing in the Future with Randy DeCleene

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Roger welcomes Randy DeCleene, TFAS’s very own chief development and communications officer to the show. They discuss the transformative i...

The Electoral College: A Safeguard Against Tyranny with Michael C. Maibach

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Roger welcomes Michael C. Maibach to discuss the significance of the Electoral College in the American republic, its origins, and the histor...

Beyond the Bench: Judge Gregory E. Maggs on Constitutional Originalism, the JAG Corps, and the TFAS Law Fellowship

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Roger welcomes Judge Gregory E. Maggs to discuss the role of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the concept of originalism in ...

Why Identity Politics is The Newest Incomplete Religion with Dr. Joshua Mitchell

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Roger welcomes Dr. Joshua Mitchell, a professor of political theory at Georgetown University. They discuss the perils of identity politics,...

Behind the Editor’s Desk with Sierra McClain

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there still a place for local journalism in today’s media landscape? This week, Roger welcomes the 2023 Joseph Rago Memorial Journalism Fellow, S...

The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexi...

Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What has led to the erosion of civic engagement and volunteerism over the course of the past generation? This week Eric J. Tanenblatt joins host Roger...

How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why has there been a sharp decline in institutional trust amongst Americans and how can that confidence be rebuilt? This week Gerard Baker joins host ...

Campus Voices: The Future of Reporting with TFAS Journalism Students

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Journalism requires courage and a commitment to pursuing the truth, even inchallenging environments. Thomas McKenna and Jonas Du, two talented student...

Unpacking Originalism: Natural Law, Natural Rights, and the Ninth Amendment with Randy Barnett

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Randy Barnett joins host Roger Ream to discuss the ideas of constitutional originalism, natural law vs. natural rights, the importance of th...

Steering Toward Freedom with Vice President Mike Pence

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership, host Roger Ream is joined by the 48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence for a fires...

Beyond the Law: Fighting for Liberty When Justice Fails with Diana Simpson

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our nation’s constitution serves to protect innocent people from punishment…but what happens when legal precedent and case law runs contrary to th...

How Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de Rugy

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the impact of expanding government roles on family policies? This week, Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins host Roger Ream for a critical conversatio...

Economics Beyond the Classroom with Dr. Rosolino Candela

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can people apply economics to daily life? This week, join host Roger Ream for an engaging conversation on economics and the transformative power o...

The Power of Resilience: Carrie Sheffield's Path to Independence

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does one persevere in the face of adversity? In today’s discussion, Carrie Sheffield, journalist and TFAS alumna, joins host Roger Ream to discu...

Deception and the Fight for Truth with Senator Rand Paul

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In what ways do government overreach and misinformation manifest themselves? This week, Senator Rand Paul joins host Roger Ream for an eye-opening dis...

Exploring Liberty from Budapest to Washington, DC, with Anna Smith Lacey

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What role does cultural exchange play in creating balanced perspectives? This week, host Roger Ream is joined by Anna Smith Lacey, executive director ...

Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Presidency with Dr. Donald Devine

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can new generations learn from Ronald Reagan? This week, Dr. Donald Devine, President Ronald Reagan’s civil service director and TFAS senior sc...

Defining Work and Rethinking Retirement with David Bahnsen

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does retirement hinder achievement? Host Roger Ream is joined by co-host Dr. Anne Bradley, TFAS Vice President of Academic Affairs, and special guest ...

Real-Life Applications to Navigating Economic Theory with Peter Boettke

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can economics empower individuals? This week, Roger Ream is joined by Peter Boettke, Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason Univers...

From Wordsmith to Newsmaker: Mene Ukueberuwa's Unique Journalism Career

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What strategies can aspiring journalists use to advance their careers? This week, host Roger Ream is joined by guest Mene Ukueberuwa, Novak ’19, edi...

Inside Modern Media and Journalism Trends with Brian C. Anderson

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the key media trends shaping public opinion? Join host Roger Ream and Brian C. Anderson, editor of City Journal and recipient of the 2023 Tho...

A Conservative Journalist’s Journey from Harvard to The Boston Globe with Carine Hajjar

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to be a young conservative journalist today? To kick off Liberty + Leadership’s third season, Roger is joined by Carine Hajjar, Rago...

Anne Bradley on the Economics Behind Terrorism

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Dr. Anne Bradley, vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for Ame...

Robby Soave on Free Speech in the Digital Era

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason and host of Rising on Hill TV. In t...

Bill McGurn on Journalism, Faith, and Freedom

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Bill McGurn, who sits on The Wall Street Journal editorial board and wri...

Benjamin Hall on Courage Under Fire: Reporting from the War Zones

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with FOX News correspondent, Benjamin Hall. Roger and Benjamin discuss his re...

Melanie Kirkpatrick on Unveiling Thanksgiving's Hidden Heroines

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with author and seasoned journalist, Melanie Kirkpatrick. Roger and Melanie d...

From the Capitol to Campus: TFAS Alumnae on Their D.C. Summer Adventure

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with three 2023 TFAS alumnae: Tiffany Parasca, Deniza Toma and Lyrah Panariga...

John Hood on the Freedom Conservative Principles

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation. Roger and John...

Chris Ullman on Finding Your Purpose in Life and Leadership

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with communications expert, author, and world-champion whistler Chris Ullman....

Alexandra Hudson on The Soul of Civility

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with author Alexandra Hudson. Roger and Lexi discuss her new book, “The Sou...

Tom Morrison on Law, Laughter, and Literature

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with lawyer-turned-author Tom Morrison, who writes under the name T.C. Morris...

Randal Teague on the History of TFAS

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Randal Teague, chairman of The Fund for American Studies. Roger and Rand...

Highlights from the 33rd Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s special episode of the Liberty + Leadership Podcast highlights TFAS's 33rd Annual Scholarship Dinner in Washington, D.C. On July 12...

Stephen Einhorn on Climate Change and What They Rarely Teach In College

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with venture capitalist, scientist, and author, Stephen Einhorn. Roger and St...

Roger Ream on Educating and Empowering Young Leaders

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re celebrating the 50th episode of the Liberty + Leadership Podcast with a special guest – your host, Roger Ream! The Fund for Ameri...

Ron Hart on the Power of Laughter

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with political op-ed writer, former investment banker and TFAS alumnus, Ron H...

Rachel Ferguson on Black Liberation Through the Marketplace

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with esteemed scholar and author, Dr. Rachel Ferguson. Roger and Rachel discu...

Katherine Mangu-Ward on Exploring the Future of AI

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Katherine Mangu-Ward, Novak ’05, editor in chief of Reason, the leadin...

Davor Kunc on Building Bridges and Transatlantic Ties

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with Davor Kunc, a senior coordination officer at the European Investment Fun...

David Ray on Getting Government Out of the Way

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Arkansas State Representative David Ray. Roger and David discuss how ...

Anne Bradley on the Moral Foundations of Economic Freedom

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Anne Bradley, the vice president of academic affairs at The Fund ...

Tim Carney on Social Capital: The Key to America's Success

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Tim Carney, an acclaimed author and senior fellow at the American Ent...

Jason Clemens and Ted Tucker on the Realities of Socialism

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast, Roger is joined by Jason Clemens, executive vice president of The Fraser Institute, and Ted Tucker, ...

Don Boudreaux on the Foundations of Economics

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Donald Boudreaux is an American economist, author and Senior Fellow of the F.A. Hayek Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mer...

Elizabeth Spalding on the Evils of Communism

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Edwards Spalding is the founding director of the Victims of Communism Museum and chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. E...

Amity Shlaes on Rethinking Calvin Coolidge

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amity Shlaes is the chair of the board at the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, the current events columnist for Forbes, and a bestselling auth...

Rick Graber on How Foundations Change Lives

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Graber is the president and CEO of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to reinvigorating civil society by cul...

Chris Coyne on The Political Economy of Peace

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Coyne is the F.A. Harper Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and he serves as the North American editor of ...

Debbie Henney on Teaching Economics

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Henney serves as director of curriculum for TFAS's high school programs, the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE). She is also an econo...

Jim Otteson on Economic Liberalism

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James (Jim) R. Otteson is the John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Notre Dame and a senior scholar at The Fund for A...

Roy Abdo on His Journey to the American Dream

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Abdo has led a truly remarkable life. Roy got his start with TFAS in 2006 when he left Lebanon to attend the TFAS program in Greece. On his way, w...

Mitch Daniels on Campus Free Speech and Leadership at Purdue

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Daniels is the former governor of Indiana, leading the Hoosier state from 2005 to 2013. He also served as the president of Purdue University fro...

Nikolai Wenzel on How Free Markets are Universal

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nikolai G. Wenzel has taught at a number of TFAS International programs spanning the globe including Croatia, Hong Kong, Guatemala and Chile. Curr...

Michael Collins on the Individual and the Collective

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing life to the TFAS classroom for many years, Georgetown Emeritus Teaching Professor Michael Collins taught at TFAS's program in Prague as ...

Alexis and Justin Black on Redefining Normal

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis and Justin Black are co-founders of Redefining Normal, a media platform that works to redefine societal norms and inspire people to talk about ...

Jacek Spendel on Defending Freedom

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In  2005 as a student at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, Jacek Spendel became involved in the KoLiber association, a Polish nonpartisa...

Samuel Gregg on Liberty and Virtue

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Samuel Gregg is the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research, a Fello...

Desiree Koetzle on the Practice of Leadership

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Desiree Koetzle is the chief of staff for U.S. Representative Pete Stauber of Minnesota, having perviously served as deputy chief of staff for U.S. Re...

Bobby Tudor on the Culture of Success

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Tudor is a former professional basketball playler, investment banker and leader in the energy industry. He is currently CEO of the investment ba...

Highlights from the 29th Annual Journalism Awards Dinner

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a special episode of the Liberty + Leadership podcast with highlights from TFAS' 29th annual Journalism Awards Dinner in New York Ci...

Kyle Hybl on Leadership and Philanthropy

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Hybl is the president and chief executive officer of the El Pomar Foundation and is a former member of the Board of Regents at the University of ...

Ibrahim Al-Marashi on Leadership Through Passion

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ibrahim Al-Marashi is an associate professor of Middle East History at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) and a visiting professor at IE U...

Bryce Mitchell on Service and Leadership

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Mitchell is an Air Force Captain and Staff Officer at the Department of Defense, a National Security Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Dem...

Richard Benedetto on the Power of Optimism

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For 25 years, Richard Benedetto served as White House and national political correspondent for USA Today, and teaches journalism at American Universit...

Joe Sabia on Creating Work You Love

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Sabia is the Creative Director of Studio Sabia and a renowned digital content creator. As SVP of Creative Development at Condé Nast, Joe created ...

Liberty and Leadership Podcast Highlights

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1967, TFAS has reached more than 46,000 students and professionals through academic programs, fellowships and seminars.This season on the Libert...

Lindsey Rose King on Entrepreneurship

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Rose King is the founder of Mostess, , a home decor and hosting company in Houston, Texas. She is alumna of TFAS's Business and Governmen...