Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez

Linda Chavez
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The Renew Democracy Initiative and The Next Move are excited to bring you Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez. Linda is a veteran of multiple presidential administrations, author, and columnist. In a world of doomscrolling and daily outrages, Older/Wiser will showcase the big-picture perspective that comes with Linda’s five-plus decades in politics. www.thenextmove.org

  1. The Gerrymandering Wars

    6d ago

    The Gerrymandering Wars

    In this week’s episode of Older/Wiser, Linda speaks with Walter Olson, legal commentator and senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies. Linda and Walter discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the future of the Voting Rights Act, and the rise of hyper-partisan redistricting battles across the country. They examine how race and party politics have become deeply entangled in efforts to draw and redraw electoral districts, consider the unintended consequences of such efforts, and explore whether Congress still has the power—or the political will—to put a stop to these gerrymandering practices. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    36 min
  2. Afghan Allies Abandoned

    May 26

    Afghan Allies Abandoned

    On today’s episode, Linda speaks with veteran, immigration attorney, and MacArthur Genius Fellow Margaret Stock. A retired US Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, Margaret explains the plight of Afghan refugees left in limbo after America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. From bureaucratic failures to the shocking proposal to relocate Afghan refugees to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Linda and Margaret examine how US immigration policy is abandoning those who once worked alongside American troops and discuss what our nation can do better. Editor’s Note: Since the recording of this episode, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen a major ebola outbreak, meaning relocation to the DRC could be a double death sentence for Afghan refugees. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    37 min
  3. President vs. Pope

    May 18

    President vs. Pope

    This week, Linda speaks to Catholic theologian George Weigel, distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and biographer of Pope St. John Paul II. From Donald Trump’s use of religious imagery to JD Vance’s criticism of Pope Leo, George and Linda examine the weaponization of faith in modern politics, the dangers of political “idolatry,” and the erosion of democratic discourse. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    31 min
  4. Garry Kasparov on Regime Change

    May 11

    Garry Kasparov on Regime Change

    The term “regime change” is a third rail in US politics—but how do you play the game of world affairs with bad actors who break the rules? Renew Democracy Initiative Chairman Garry Kasparov joins Linda Chavez to discuss what it would mean to throw out entrenched dictators in Russia and Iran—and how the Trump administration is bungling the war in the Middle East. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    37 min
  5. Tim Miller: Is Hasan Piker Friend or Foe?

    Apr 27

    Tim Miller: Is Hasan Piker Friend or Foe?

    This week, Linda speaks to Tim Miller, political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast. Recently, Tim has been at the center of a debate regarding the boundaries of the “Big Tent” fight against MAGA. In this episode, he and Linda discuss whether someone like the controversial far-left streamer Hasan Piker is friend or foe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    32 min
  6. Leaving the American Dream for Ukraine

    Apr 20

    Leaving the American Dream for Ukraine

    Join Garry Kasparov for a premium subscriber-exclusive Zoom conversation with former White House Attorney Ty Cobb, moderated by RDI CEO Uriel Epshtein. Coming up on Thursday, April 30 at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Click here to register. The Renew Democracy Initiative and The Next Move are excited to bring you Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez. Linda is a veteran of multiple presidential administrations, author, and columnist. This week, Linda speaks to Issac Luna (Olvera), a former US Marine who left a comfortable life in Texas to volunteer to serve in the Ukrainian military. Issac reflects on his Mexican heritage, his service in the Marine Corps after 9/11, and his decision to leave it all behind to fight for Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Along with his personal story, he and Linda discuss Ukraine’s resilience and America’s role in the war—topics he explores further in his memoir, Reckoning Dreams and Fire: Leaving the American Dream to Fight Russia’s Invasion. If you’re a premium subscriber to The Next Move, you are among the first to hear this episode of the Older/Wiser podcast—24 hours before the rest of the world gets to tune in. Early access to this podcast is just one of the ways we’re saying “thank you” for your support. Premium subscribers also receive automatic entry into exciting raffles and contests and invitations to Zoom calls with Garry Kasparov and other pro-democracy leaders. If you’re not yet a premium subscriber and you’d like to get access to these perks and support our work, there’s never been a better time to join our community. This month marks one year of The Next Move, and, to celebrate, we’re offering 30% off of premium subscriptions now through the end of April. Please consider upgrading your subscription—all proceeds go directly toward advancing the work of the Renew Democracy Initiative. Premium subscribers receive invitations to exclusive Zoom calls with Garry Kasparov and other pro-democracy leaders, early access to podcasts, and other perks. Your support drives the work of the Renew Democracy Initiative, including bringing political dissidents to meet students, business leaders, and elected officials, as well as providing humanitarian assistance to frontline communities in Ukraine. Click here for an update on our on-the-ground work in Ukraine. ICYMI: Tune in to last week’s episode of Older/Wiser: More from The Next Move: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    36 min
  7. The Future of Venezuela

    Apr 13

    The Future of Venezuela

    With national attention on Iran, Linda and Elliott Abrams revisit Trump’s earlier intervention: Venezuela. What are the administration’s goals in Venezuela? Months later, are we seeing progress? What could the future of Latin America look like? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    32 min
  8. Is Bill Kristol Still a Neocon?

    Apr 6

    Is Bill Kristol Still a Neocon?

    This week, Linda speaks with Bill Kristol, co-founder and editor of The Bulwark and an advisory board member at RDI. Though they both led careers as prominent conservatives, Linda and Bill have split from the Republican Party. Here, they discuss how they reached their current political positions, the philosophical ties they still share with their old camp, and the future of conservatism in America. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe

    35 min
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The Renew Democracy Initiative and The Next Move are excited to bring you Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez. Linda is a veteran of multiple presidential administrations, author, and columnist. In a world of doomscrolling and daily outrages, Older/Wiser will showcase the big-picture perspective that comes with Linda’s five-plus decades in politics. www.thenextmove.org

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