Liberty and Leadership
TFAS has reached 53,000 students and professionals through their academic programs, fellowships and seminars. Representing more than 140 countries, TFAS alumni are courageous leaders throughout the world – forging careers in politics, government, public policy, business, philanthropy, law and the media. Join TFAS President, Roger Ream, as he reconnects with these outstanding alumni to share experiences, swap career stories, and find out what makes their leadership journey unique. The Liberty and Leadership podcast is produced at Podville Media in Washington, D.C. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.
Podcasting since 2020 • 90 episodes
Liberty and Leadership
Latest Episodes
Why Identity Politics is The Newest Incomplete Religion with Dr. Josh Mitchell
This week, Roger welcomes Dr. Joshua Mitchell, a professor of political theory at Georgetown University. They discuss the perils of identity politics, the meaning of the material, blank and spiritual economies, and the need for a return to comp...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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39:38
Behind the Editor’s Desk with Sierra McClain
Is there still a place for local journalism in today’s media landscape? This week, Roger welcomes the 2023 Joseph Rago Memorial Journalism Fellow, Sierra McClain. They discuss her experiences from the fellowship, the true value of on-the-ground...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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23:08
The Binary Trap With Kat Timpf
What happens to our nation’s discourse when every issue has only two possible positions? This week, Roger welcomes Kat Timpf to explore the complexities of division within American society. They discuss how embracing vulnerability can be a tool...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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24:13
Restoring Civic Engagement and Volunteerism with Eric J. Tanenblatt
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 Ream to discuss how his TFAS experience led to him to pursue a career in government and publi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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30:18
How to Rebuild American Institutional Trust with Gerard Baker
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 Roger Ream to discuss the loss of trust in American institutions (particularly in the media, g...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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39:42