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Pacific Research Institute
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  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Pacific Research Institute interviews various scholars on topics of the day.

  1. 1D AGO

    The PRI All Stars Election 2025 Wrap Up

    Now that the dust has settled, the PRI All Stars are back with their analysis of the 2025 election.  Tim Anaya and Matt Fleming take an in-depth look at the passage of Prop. 50, how its victory will impact the 2026 congressional campaigns in California, and whether Gavin Newsom will get a big national boost.  They also talk about the national election results, the retirement announcement by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the surprising news that Sen. Alex Padilla will not run for governor.

    34 min

  2. OCT 22

    The PRI All Stars Election 2025 Preview

    This week, Tim Anaya and Matt Fleming preview the 2025 election, starting with a deep dive on Prop. 50, where we are just a few days before the election, and how the outcome will impact California policy and Gavin Newsom's political future.  Plus, they discuss the wild campaign for Mayor of New York City and look ahead with an early preview of the 2026 California governor's race.

    36 min

  3. OCT 13

    Dr. Wayne Winegarden - Competition is Key to Affordable, High-Quality Health Care

    This week, Dr. Wayne Winegarden, director of PRI's Center for Medical Economics and Innovation, joins us to discuss his new brief exploring how forthcoming restrictions in a state program serving dual-eligible Medicare and Medi-Cal enrollees will hurt patients.  He discusses how the movement in government both in California and nationally limiting choice will limit access to care, increase costs to taxpayers and worsen health outcomes.

    31 min

  4. OCT 7

    Highlights of PRI's 2025 Sir Antony Fisher Dinner

    This week, we present a special episode featuring highlights from PRI's 2025 Sir Antony Fisher Dinner, which was held last month in San Mateo.  Noted author, historian and commentator Victor Davis Hanson shares his thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how the conservative movement should respond to this tragic loss.  Next, Professor Charles Kesler, editor of the Claremont Review of Books, responds to Hanson's comments.  Then, 2025 Taube Family Freedom Prize winner Professor Richard Epstein shares his thoughts on the Trump Administration's battles with university administrators over campus free speech.

    44 min

  5. SEP 29

    Naomi Riley - Lives Cut Short

    This week, Naomi Riley - American Enterprise Institute senior fellow - joins us to discuss her latest work on child welfare issues.  It is a project called Lives Cut Short (www.livescutshort.org), which is an online database that looks at how states are underreporting incidents of children who have died of abuse and neglect.  She talks about the project, how state policies are contributing to this problem, what reforms lawmakers should be considering to prevent these tragedies going forward, and also offers ideas for listeners who want to get involved in this issue and make a difference.

    36 min

  6. SEP 23

    Assembly Republican Leader Emeritus James Gallagher - The Exit Interview

    Our special guest this week is outgoing Assembly Republican Leader - and the very first guest on Next Round podcast - James Gallagher.  He looks back on his time as GOP leader, reflecting on his biggest accomplishments, what surprised him the most during his leadership, his partisan battles with Speaker Rivas and Gov. Newsom, and what the biggest piece of unfinished business he has on his legislative to-do list.

    37 min

  7. SEP 16

    The PRI All Stars 2025 End of Session Wrap Up

    This week, we present our annual end of session look back at the just-concluded legislative session.  Steven Greenhut, Matt Fleming and Tim Anaya share their thoughts on the hot issues debated in the final weeks of the legislative session, including the cap-and-trade deal, high-speed rail funding, charter school legislation, housing policy and more.  Plus, they remember the late Sen. John Burton and weigh in on Gov. Newsom's State of the State "address."

    45 min

  8. SEP 8

    Kerry McDonald - Joyful Learning

    From FreedomFest 2025 in Palm Springs, Tim talks with Kerry McDonald, senior fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education and State Policy Network education fellow about her new book Joyful Learning, which explores new, low-cost K–12 learning models that favor individualized, learner-centered education.  They also talk about the Trump administration's proposals to downsize the U.S. Department of Education and the latest in efforts to promote school choice across the country.

    32 min
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Pacific Research Institute interviews various scholars on topics of the day.

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  • Creator
    Pacific Research Institute
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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