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In a media landscape polarized by extreme viewpoints, John Katko brings balance to discussions on divisive political issues.
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John Katko finds the balance in conversations on sports betting.
John Katko investigates the housing crisis.
John Katko evaluates the threat of cyberattacks.
John Katko finds the balance in conversations about the new food pyramid.
John Katko finds the balance in conversations about the War Powers Resolution
John Katko finds the balance in conversations about voter I.D. laws.
John Katko discusses the application and evolution of the Monroe Doctrine.
John Katko discusses bipartisanship and why it's a difficult balance to achieve.
John Katko is joined by Joshua Horwitz from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions to discuss the intent behind red flag laws. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Dr. John Tures, Professor of Political Science at LaGrange College, and Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute, as they debate whether red flag laws are effective or if they infringe on the Second Amendment.
John Katko is joined by David Turk, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy to discuss the energy needs of the U.S. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Joseph Majkut, Director of Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, and Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at IER, to debate how to build a sustainable energy grid.
How do we handle the mental health crisis in the US? In the Center Ring, Dr. Jessica Schleider from Northwestern University evaluates the severity of mental health issues among Americans. Then, Congressmen Don Beyer (D-VA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX), co-chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, discuss causes and solutions.
John Katko is joined by Mark Kantrowitz, college financial aid expert, to discuss the price of higher education. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Professor of Education from UT Knoxville, Robert Kelchen, and Professor of Economics at Colgate University, Chad Sparber to debate how we keep college education affordable.
John Katko is joined by Craig Gunderson from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty to discuss the history of the SNAP program. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from SNAP Director at the Food Research and Action Center, Gina Plata-Nino, and Kilts Family Chair In Fiscal Studies at the CATO Institute, Chris Edwards, to debate if SNAP is in need of reform.
John Katko is joined by Executive Director of SCOTUSblog.com, Zachary Shemtob to discuss the history of the Supreme Court. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from retired professor of constitutional law, Suzanna Sherry, and Editor and Chief of Cato Supreme Court review, Thomas Berry, to debate if the Supreme Court ought to have term limits.
John Katko is joined by RAND Senior Health Economist Andrew Mulcahy to learn about how prescription drugs are priced. In the Trapeze, we hear from Vermont Senator Peter Welch and Executive Vice President of Policy and Research at PhRMA Elizabeth Carpenter on if prescription drugs are fairly priced in the United States.
John Katko is joined by former United States Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer and Congressman Steve Cohen to learn about presidential pardons. In the Trapeze, we hear from professors of law Bernadette Meyler and Mark Osler on how presidential pardons should be used.
John Katko is joined by former Deputy Attorney General George Terwilliger to learn about the Department of Justice. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Professor of political science Dr. Carson Holloway and former federal prosecutor and former White House counsel Ty Cobb on how the president should use the DOJ.
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John Katko learns the history behind lawmakers using government shutdowns as a political negotiating tool with University of Michigan Professor Donald Moynihan. In the Trapeze, we hear from Mike Christine from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and New York Representative Mike Lawler about the costs of a government shutdown to the American people, and if it's worth paying.
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