How to Fix It with John Avlon

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Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.

3 NOV

Ancient Lessons for Defeating a Demagogue

On a special pre-election show, Daily Stoic’s Ryan Holiday talks with John about how history’s lessons can guide us through this perilous time.

31 min
27 OCT

The Keys to Solving the Immigration Problem

The law of supply and demand also applies at the border: We can’t stop all illegal immigration—in part because of the lure of a better life here, but also because of our own labor needs.

31 min
20 OCT

Getting Back to the People’s Business

Mickey Edwards sees a way out of our polarizing politics. He tells John what voters and Congress can do—and how the schools can help by teaching critical thinking skills.

30 min
13 OCT

Rolling Back the Phone-Based Childhood

Jonathan Haidt joins John Avlon to discuss how to restore a play-based childhood—including his prescriptions for parents, schools, and members of Congress.

31 min
3 OCT

A Poisoning in the Land

The United States is in the midst of one of the worst drug epidemics it has ever faced, with nearly 80,000 Americans dying every year from fentanyl poisoning.

29 min

5 Episodes

Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.