20 episodes

The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates. Home to The Lyceum Podcast and Why America. Hosted by Tim Kane.

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The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates. Home to The Lyceum Podcast and Why America. Hosted by Tim Kane.

    Lyceum Debate #3: What Economic Reforms Can Save U.S. Democracy?

    Lyceum Debate #3: What Economic Reforms Can Save U.S. Democracy?

    The third Lyceum debate with Allison Schrager, Bob Litan and Tim Kane. Each offers three ideas on the best ways to boost entrepreneurship. They use The American Lyceum debate format - three ideas in three minutes aimed at one issue.

    VOTE for the three ideas you like best.

    The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates.

    DONATE (tax-deductible).

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    • 22 min
    France Hoang: From Vietnamese Refugee To The White House (Why America)

    France Hoang: From Vietnamese Refugee To The White House (Why America)

    In this episode, Tim Kane chats to France Hoang, a former United States veteran and entrepreneur. We hear how after arriving in the United States as a child refugee from Vietnam, France went on to serve in the US Army, work for the White House, and founded several companies that have generated millions of dollars. France celebrates his passion for America and immigration. Plus, he calls on Congress to act quickly to support Afghan allies who are awaiting passage out of Afghanistan.

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    • 42 min
    Lyceum Debate #2: What Are The Best Ways To Boost Entrepreneurship?

    Lyceum Debate #2: What Are The Best Ways To Boost Entrepreneurship?

    The second Lyceum debate with Joni Cobb, Carl Schramm and Bob Litan. Each offers three ideas on the best ways to boost entrepreneurship. They use The American Lyceum debate format - three ideas in three minutes aimed at one issue.

    VOTE for the three ideas you like best.

    The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates.

    DONATE (tax-deductible).

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    • 26 min
    Garett Jones: We Should Be Inviting Folks Who Are Going To Make Us Better (Why America)

    Garett Jones: We Should Be Inviting Folks Who Are Going To Make Us Better (Why America)

    In this episode, Tim Kane chats to American economist and author Garett Jones. We hear about Garett’s most recent book, The Culture Transplant: How Migrants Make the Economies They Move To a Lot Like the Ones They Left. We also hear why he believes America should open its borders to anyone from China. Plus, why ethnic diversity isn’t necessarily the answer to a booming economy.

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    • 40 min
    Lyceum Debate #1: What Reforms Can Protect US Democracy?

    Lyceum Debate #1: What Reforms Can Protect US Democracy?

    The first Lyceum debate with Shikha Dalmia, Robert Litan, and Tim Kane. Each offers three ideas on what reforms can protect US democracy. They use The American Lyceum debate format - three ideas in three minutes aimed at one issue.

    VOTE for the three ideas you like best.

    The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates.

    DONATE (tax-deductible).

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    • 23 min
    Dave Urban on the sensationalism of presidential debates

    Dave Urban on the sensationalism of presidential debates

    This week we’re joined by Dave Urban, an American lobbyist, political operative and political commentator for CNN who’s been credited as helping Donald Trump win the 2016 General Election.

    In this episode we find out why Dave believes Americans have lost trust in the media due to sensationalist reporting. He explains why he believes presidential primary debates have turned into “scripted theater” and how to bring back more authentic debate. Plus, we hear how he believes the 2024 general election in the US could play out.

    The American Lyceum is a think tank that is rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates.

    Your host is Tim Kane, President and Founder of The American Lyceum.


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-american-lyceum/message

    • 34 min

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