You Might Be Right
by Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee
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Audience Interest
- government policies and reforms
- media influence on society
Podcast Focus
- civil conversations on tough topics
- expert guests with differing views
Publishing Consistency
- active for three years
- weekly episode cadence
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- University of Tennessee affiliation
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 10 chart positions in 10 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Government#14300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Government#37100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Government#1295K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Government#1395K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · Government#1745K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
137K to 465K🎙 Daily cadence·59 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
458K to 1.6M🇺🇸65%🇨🇦19%🇨🇭6%+7 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
252K to 853K
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Recent episodes
What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Common Ground
Sep 5, 2026
25m 32s
Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg
Sep 3, 2026
56m 14s
Introducing "You Might Be Right" Season 9
Aug 25, 2026
2m 34s
Should Taxpayers Pay for R&D? – with Jeffrey Miron and Aldo Musacchio
May 21, 2026
52m 59s
Who Should Regulate AI? – with Kristian Stout and Bruce Schneier
May 7, 2026
54m 52s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/26 |  What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Common Ground | In this special episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share personal stories about Dolly Parton and reflect on her life and legacy. Dolly had a remarkable ability to take stands, support causes, and use her influence without allowing herself to be pulled into partisan politics. What does it take to maintain the kind of universal appeal Dolly had? What can we learn from her approach? | 25m 32s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 |  Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms? – with Kristen Soltis Anderson and Anna Greenberg | Leading pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican, and Anna Greenberg, a Democrat, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to open a new season of "You Might Be Right." In this episode, the Governors and their guests discuss the state of polling and the mood of the electorate heading into the 2026 midterm elections. | 56m 14s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 |  Introducing "You Might Be Right" Season 9 | From redistricting to affordability, we’re diving into the issues defining the midterm elections in a new season of "You Might be Right." On Sept. 3, the Season 9 opens with an episode that features former governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam in conversation with Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and Democratic pollster Anna Greenberg about what voters are really thinking heading into November. Make sure you’re subscribed and follow along so you don’t miss new episodes, dropping every other week. | 2m 34s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | taxpayer fundingresearch and development+3 | Jeffrey MironAldo Musacchio | Cato InstituteHarvard+1 | — | taxpayer fundingR&D+6 | — | 52m 59s | ||
| 5/7/26 | AI regulationpublic policy+3 | Kristian StoutBruce Schneier | International Center for Law & Economics | — | AIregulation+5 | — | 54m 52s | ||
| 4/23/26 | federal fundingstate budgets+3 | Mitch DanielsElena Patel | Urban-Brookings Tax Policy CenterBaker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee | — | federal dollarsstate flexibility+3 | — | 53m 22s | ||
| 4/9/26 | campaign financeelection spending+3 | Larry LessigBrad Smith | Harvard Law SchoolFederal Election Commission+1 | — | campaign financeelection spending+3 | — | 52m 37s | ||
| 3/26/26 | American presidencyconstitutional law+3 | Jack GoldsmithIlya Shapiro | Harvard Law SchoolManhattan Institute | — | presidencyexecutive power+3 | — | 52m 03s | ||
| 3/10/26 | National Guardfederalization+3 | Rosa BrooksJohn Yoo | Georgetown UniversityU.S. Department of Defense+2 | — | National Guardfederalization+3 | — | 58m 37s | ||
| 3/4/26 | politicsgovernment+4 | — | Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee | — | YouTubepolitical discussion+3 | — | 1m 24s | ||
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| 12/2/25 | civil discordAmerican institutions+3 | — | Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee | — | Howard BakerSenate address+3 | — | 31m 38s | ||
| 11/11/25 | political legacyconciliation+3 | Tom DaschleBen Sasse | Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee | — | Howard BakerTom Daschle+5 | — | 1h 01m 09s | ||
| 10/28/25 | higher educationpublic funding+4 | Ron Daniels | Johns Hopkins UniversityBaker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee+1 | Middle Tennessee State University | universitiessociety+4 | — | 52m 08s | ||
| 10/14/25 | Federal Reserveeconomic policy+3 | Austan GoolsbeeCharles Calomiris | Federal Reserve Bank of ChicagoColumbia Business School | — | Federal ReserveAustan Goolsbee+5 | — | 55m 43s | ||
| 10/2/25 | economypublic perception+4 | Whit AyresJohn Lettieri+1 | North Star Opinion ResearchEconomic Innovation Group+2 | — | economypublic perception+5 | — | 55m 24s | ||
| 9/16/25 |  Do we have enough energy to power the country? – with Reagan Farr and and Shameek Konar | Economic growth and new technologies are driving a surge in energy demand, stressing the country's power grid and posing challenges for policymakers. Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Reagan Farr, Co-Founder & CEO of Silicon Ranch, and Shameek Konar, fmr. CEO of Pilot & Head of Energy at Ara Partners to discuss evolving demands in energy consumption and how changing policies are affecting our nation's energy and climate. | 47m 08s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 |  Who Judges the Judges? – with Holly Kirby, Sharon Lee, and Alberto Gonzales | With the judicial branch increasingly in the spotlight, how judges are chosen and held accountable has never mattered more. Governors Bredesen and Haslam sit down with TN Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby, fmr. Justice Sharon Lee, and fmr. U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to discuss judicial elections, ethics, and explore whether reforms are needed to preserve the independence of the judiciary and public trust. | 58m 04s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 |  Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel | Our schools have faced unprecedented challenges from the pandemic and teacher shortages to debates over curriculum and student mental health. In this final episode of Season Six, Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education John White, and fmr. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to delve into the role of state and federal governments in education and discuss reforms needed to improve student outcomes. | 1h 00m 23s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 |  Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis | In our Constitution, the framers established three independent branches of government, creating checks and balances to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful. Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Harvard professor Cass Sunstein and Vanderbilt professor David Lewis to explore the history and interaction between the branches and whether the Framers' vision holds up in current practice. | 54m 04s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 |  How important are foreign alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage | As global dynamics shift, are foreign alliances essential to U.S. safety and prosperity – or is an America First approach more effective? Governors Bredesen and Haslam talk with former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and historian Michael Kimmage about the pros and cons of foreign alliances and the new international order. | 52m 13s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck | The power of the President to pardon convicted criminals is enshrined in the Constitution, but many experts have criticized the recent use of pardons and calls for reform have grown louder. Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Mike Nelson, professor of political science at Rhodes College and Steve Vladeck, professor of law at Georgetown University (and returning YMBR guest), to discuss this power, what the Framers of the Constitution intended, and how it could be reformed. | 42m 41s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 |  Can government work better and cost less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta | Presidents from both parties have tried to make government leaner – with mixed results. Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution and Jim Capretta of AEI to discuss what a smaller, more efficient government might look like – and if it's realistic. Drawing on their own experiences in the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations, the guests discuss the real drivers of federal spending and whether efforts like the Department of Government Efficiency could make a difference. | 48m 54s | ||||||
| 3/6/25 |  Is this the end of free trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake | To kick off a new season of You Might Be Right, Heather Long, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, and James Lake, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss trade policy and the impact of tariffs. | 46m 02s | ||||||
| 11/21/24 |  2024 Election – What Did We Learn? – with Andy Busch and Lindsay Chervinsky | Following an unprecedented presidential campaign, Andy Busch, Associate Director of the Institute of American Civics at the Baker School, and Lindsay Chervinsky, a presidential historian and executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to debrief the election. What have we learned and what can history tell us about what might be next? | 47m 04s | ||||||
| 10/31/24 |  Can the Supreme Court be impartial? – with Steve Vladeck and John McGinnis | Steve Vladeck, law professor at Georgetown and CNN Supreme Court analyst, and John McGinnis, law professor at Northwestern, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the impact of polarization and declining public trust on the Supreme Court. Is the Supreme Court as partisan as Americans think it is? Are reforms needed to help rebuild trust? | 59m 45s | ||||||
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What the show covers
- civil conversations on tough topics
- expert guests with differing views
- insights from former governors
- leadership in public service
Audience interests
- government policies and reforms
- media influence on society
- gun violence discussions
- education equity issues
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- University of Tennessee affiliation
- aims for broad listener engagement
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Publishing consistency
- active for three years
- weekly episode cadence
- 54 total episodes
- consistent engagement with audience
Chart history for You Might Be Right
Peaked at #14 in United States, currently #14 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| CH | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Canada | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| France | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| Japan | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| Australia | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| Germany | — | #174 | #174 | — |
| Mexico | — | #199 | #199 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.