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Most people agree that the student loan system is broken. College costs are inflated. Most students don't know the value of their degree. They sign on the dotted line, attend a 4 year college, and hope for the best. So, is there a better way? Enter Tyler Curtis' proposal: down payments. Much like when you buy a car, or house, a down payment gives you skin in the game, and holds your lender accountable. But might the down payment be too much of a barrier? We discuss all that and more on today's show - listen now!
An election in Italy, and the rise of Giorgia Meloni has plenty in the media claiming fascism has returned to Italy. So, is it true? On today's Pegasus Podcast we talk through what the news from Italy means, the state of conservatism in America and abroad, and whether all this is a phase or a new era of the right. Listen now!
An increasingly dysfunctional program. That is how the Pioneer Institute describes the 340B drug program. Created many years ago with the hope of helping uninsured, low-income patients receive discounted drugs, the program has ballooned into a scam. Hospitals in some of the richest part of the countries now making millions off the program, with nearly no oversight or transparency. So how can we fix it? On this week's podcast Dr. Bill Smith joins us to talk about fixing the 340B Program and returning it to its original intent.
Despite being the bourbon capital of the world, distilling the historic spirit in your own home is still illegal in Kentucky. Entrepreneurs looking to learn the craft in their home, or start a new hobby, will be shocked to learn the process can land you a felony. And yet the story of bourbon is one of small startups, home distillers and small operations. On today's Pegasus Podcast, Caleb Franz joins the show to talk with us about why Kentucky and America should embrace home distilling and how it can keep the spirit of Kentucky bourbon alive and well.
Many on both the left and the right agree that the tariffs and trade war approach during the Trump years was a failure. So why hasn't President Biden done more to roll them back? On today's podcast - Amanda Griffiths joins us to talk about why the Trump tariffs are not working, but more importantly, how we can effectively combat the growing threat from China. Join us!
America has a family crisis. Skyrocketing divorce rates and fatherless homes means more trouble for more kids. Brad Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project, has dedicated much of his research of his lifetime to examining the benefits of a strong family. On today's podcast, we talk through the important values a father can provide, the risks that increase for children without fathers and above all, why strong families matter. Join us as we talk through one of the greatest challenges facing our nation today.
Whenever reading the name of a bill being passed in Congress, you can almost assure yourself it does the exact opposite of its name. Enter the "Inflation Reduction Act", a $740 billion progressive wish list that spends more on pet projects and raises taxes. The worst of it? More price controls in healthcare that will be detrimental to long term innovation. On today's podcast, we talk through the failures of the bill and why recycled ideas like price controls simply never work.
American consumers reap the benefits of innovation every day. New technology makes our lives easier, safer and many times, cheaper. New platforms, new products, all allowing us to shop and sell in a more connected world. Yet, some politicians in Congress are upset with how successful some of these companies have become. Enjoy the benefits of your Amazon Prime membership? Too bad. Joining to discuss why American innovation is important to protect is Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project, an organization dedicated to protecting our competitive advantage. Join us for the full conversation!
There are perhaps no proposals floating around Washington, DC today that would have more of an impact on our nation's economy than many of the "anti-trust" bills. More aptly described as anti-innovation, these proposals take aim at some of nation's most successful companies with new arbitrary regulations. Think you enjoy the experience of being an Amazon prime member, too bad - Congress wants to change it. Why? Because they don't like these companies. On today's podcast, Zach Lilly of NetChoice talks us through these proposals, their problems, and how we can fight back.
American cities across the country, small and large, have faced record breaking years of violence since 2020. Louisville is among the worst of those cities, facing record breaking homicides in the last half decade. But did the violent crime wave also impact rural Kentucky? New analysis from Pegasus Institute shows rural Kentucky saw a early 70% increase in homicides during the same years Louisville and many other big city murders dominated the headlines. On today's podcast we talk through why the crime has spiked and what else we need to know to help address it.
In December of 2019, just a few days before Christmas, when walking home to make his curfew, 19 year old Christian Gwynn was murdered in a drive-by shooting. Two weeks later, his family sat in US Attorney Russell Coleman's office and told their story. They hoped then, as they do now, that being a voice for the voiceless, for those harmed by senseless gun violence, that they can create change. Since 2019, the Gwynn family suffered another tragedy when the daughter, Victoria, was shot hanging out a park. A family touched by so much violence, they remain steadfast in the hope that they can inspire change and help those harmed. On today's Voices Podcast, hear from Krista and Navada Gwynn, their story, their strength and what keeps them going.
Father's Day offers us an opportunity to thank our dads, or all dads, for the sacrifices they make for us. Parenting, and often thankless job, is critically important to the development and outcomes of so many children. On today's podcast, we talk through why America needs Dads more than ever and how a strong male role model and fix so many lives.
K-12 education, when done best, is hardly a one size fits all approach. For some students, that success comes in the form of a vocational school. For many years now, Massachusetts has been a model for how to start and operate incredibly successful vocational schools. Now, a new book from Pioneer Institute examines their success and how we can bring that every state. Join us for today's podcast as Jamie Gass and Chris Sinacola talk through the new book and why it matters to a state like Kentucky. Listen now!
Dexter Horne is young progressive who hopes to usher in a new era of leadership in Louisville. He has his own ideas on fixing many of the cities problems, but importantly he is committed to making sure more people and more of our cities leaders engaged. Active, in making sure the next generation sees a better Louisville. Dexter brings a strong brand of progressive ideas to the next generation through much of his work - while remaining optimistic about our institutions and their ability to adapt. Join us today for our latest episode of the Voices Podcast with special guest Dexter Horne!
Just a decade ago, the city of Louisville found itself ranked among the safest cities in the country. Unfortunately, since 2015, skyrocketing rates of homicides and shootings have put Louisville in the wrong group of cities. Now, violent crime rates put us with infamous cities like Detroit, Chicago and Baltimore. Now, a spike in carjackings adds another violent crime to Louisville's trend. On today's podcast we talk through the latest crime to trend upwards in our city, and what leaders can do to combat these dangerous trends.
VOICES: Episode 4 - The Path In and Out of Addiction (Part II) by Pegasus Institute
Daniel Hockersmith knows all too well what addiction can do you, your family, and your relationships. Sober for 17 years, he spends nearly every day on a journey to repair his life. But his mission now is much different than it was years ago. He hopes to heal, to help others and keep kids away from the lifestyle he abused. Caught up in drugs and crime early in his life, Daniel takes us through the lessons he learned and how we can help those struggling with addiction. Check out Part I of our 2 part conversation with Daniel here.
Second chance month offers a time to reflect on the policies we can use to improve the lives of our fellow Americans. Amanda Hall, in both her work and personal life, knows just how important a second chance can be. On today's podcast, Amanda joins us to talk about the importance of second chances, and some of the crucial policies we can advance to help more families. From schooling to job training and expungement, several states have shown us effective pathways for reentry. We discuss it all on today's show.
Sine die! The 2022 Kentucky legislative session officially came to an end last week as legislators gaveled out on Thursday night at the end of Day 60. In a session that featured redistricting, a new 2 year budget, tax reform, school choice and much, much more, we go through some of the biggest policy passed - and of course - some of the missed opportunities. Settle in for a long episode recapping all of our important takeaways from the last 60 legislative days.
With just a few days left in the 2022 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers appear poised to passed significant reforms to our state's education system. Legislation that focuses on superintendents, curriculum, choice and more are making their way to final passage. Many of these bills represent a small, but significant step in the right direction for our state's education system. On today's podcast, our friend Dr. Gary Houchens joins us again to break down these bills and discuss what they might mean for the future of education in Kentucky.
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