Episode 99: Access and Influence — with Tim Chapman

About this episode

Charles talks to Tim Chapman about the role of think tanks in politics and the challenges facing America.

On episode 99, Charles talks to Tim Chapman of Advancing American Freedom about the role of a think tank in contemporary politics. Are we still in an era where ideas matter? How much will be up for grabs when Trump leaves the scene? How do advocacy organizations avoid being captured by political parties? Are young people really lost to the bad actors of the world? What's the biggest challenge facing America? Is Tim optimistic or pessimistic about the future?

People in this episode

Host: Charles

Guest: Tim Chapman

Topics covered

• think tanks
• politics
• advocacy organizations
• youth engagement
• future challenges

Keywords

• think tank
• politics
• advocacy
• Trump
• future challenges
• youth
• optimism
• pessimism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Advancing American Freedom

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