Econversations is a half hour discussion of current and evergreen issues at the junction of government policy and economics from Troy Universityâs Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. EconVersations features discussion of analysis and research on free markets, individual liberty, and the appropriate role for government. Guests range from TROY economics students to nationally known leaders in research and policy. The host is Dr. Dan Sutter, the Charles G. Koch Professor of Economic ...
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A podcast and conversation where we take time to explore different parts or our world and the forces affecting them. Walter Givhan, a retired Air Force General and the President of the Alabama World Affairs Council hosts Speaking Globally which brings together expert voices from around the globe for conversations about culture, context, and issues that matter.
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Take a look at the past through the lens of âIt Came from the Archivesâ as Wiregrass archivist and historian Marty Olliff shares stories from Alabamaâs history. For each episode, our host and Olliff explore a facet of Wiregrass history, drawing contemporary connections to the world we live in today. Oh, and by the way, these stories are fascinating and fun, with facts and tales youâll definitely want to share with someone! So tune in and let us be your guide through the Wiregrass archives.
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Allen Mendenhall, and Free Enterprise Scholars, Mackenzie Ensley, and EthanâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Konstantin Zhukov, as they discuss Polandâs road to socialism and back.âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Ginn's affiliation can be President, Ginn Economic Consulting, as they discâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews âDr. Noah Trudeau of Troy University, as they discuss Occupational Licensing AcâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Scott Burns of Southeastern Louisiana University, as they discuss The EconoâŠ
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In the months since Hamas' devastating surprise attack on October 7th, Israel has responded with a massive air campaign and ground offensive in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to eliminate Hamas, but international pressure is mounting for Israel to scale back its operation as the civilian death toll continues to climb. On âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Allen Mendenhall, as they discuss whether ESG investing is good for the ecoâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Allen Mendenhall, as they discuss whether ESG investing is good for the ecoâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Peter Earle of the American Institute for Economic Research, as they discuss WhâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews âInsert Name Hereâ, Dr. Walter Block, the Harold Wirth Eminent Scholar at LoyolâŠ
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Born in 1860 in Grangers Mill (now Henderson) in Pike County, Alabama, Charles Henderson became a wealthy businessman, a civic booster, an office holder, and an education proponent.Von camefromarchives
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In May, President Biden announced that the U.S. will allow its allies to send F-16's to Ukraine. The announcement marked a striking reversal for the Biden administration, which had previously maintained that Ukraine did not need advanced fighter jets. Join host Walter Givhan as he discusses what this change could mean for Ukraine with retired Lt. GâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Kevin Grier, as they discuss Venezuela under Hugo Chavez.âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. David Mitchell, a Distinguished Professor of Political Economy at Ball StatâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Vincent Miozzi, a PhD student at Texas Tech University. as they discuss economiâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Lawrence Reed of the Foundation for Economic Education as they discuss LiberatiâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Peter Earle. as they discuss "Lessons from the FTX Collapse."âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Chuck Salvo, as they discuss economic diversity in the workplace?âŠ
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This month marks the first anniversary of Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine. Join Major General Walter Givhan and foreign policy analyst Max Boot as they discuss the past twelve months of war and look to the future. Max Boot is a historian, best-selling author and foreign-policy analyst who has been called one of the âworldâs leading authorities on armeâŠ
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Join host Greg Phillips and historian Marty Olliff for a story of love, war, and heartbreak. Together they'll delve into the WWI letters of Irene Pierce and the soldiers who vied for her affection.Von camefromarchives
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Kevin Vallier of Bowling Green State University, as they discuss if LiberalâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Phil Magness of the American Institute for Economic Research. as they discuâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Robert Lawson of SMU. as they discuss Economic Freedom and COVIDâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Mike DeBow from Samford's Cumberland Law School. as they discuss "Will ESG ChanâŠ
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EconVersations: Crop Failures, International Trade, and Regime Change in Sri Lanka(episode 202)
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Dr. Dan Sutter of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Peter Earle of the American Institute for Economic Research as they discuss CropâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. James Otteson, who is the John T. Ryan Professor of Business Ethics at Notre âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Tim Mathews, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for the Study âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Allen Mendenhall of the Johnson Center as they discuss the Johnson Center'sâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Brian Goff of Western Kentucky University, where he is a Distinguished UniveâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Cameron Sholty of the Heartland Institute as they discuss Social Media CensorshipâŠ
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TPRâs Speaking Globally - âWomen in Global Conflictsâ with Dr. Alexis Henshaw - Troy University
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Today's conversation is about the substantial role of women as both fighters and negotiators in conflicts around the globe. Host Walter Givhan is joined by Troy University professor Dr. Alexis Henshaw to discuss this often overlooked aspect of war that leaves her asking, "Where are the women?" Henshaw is the author of Why Women Rebel: UnderstandingâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews S. T. Karnick, a Senior Fellow with the Heartland Institute and also publicatioâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. as theyâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Andrew Gillen of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. as they discuss "StudeâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Marcus Witcher of Huntingdon College . as they discuss Education, EntreprenâŠ
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This time, Greg Phillips and Marty Olliff delve into the history of Dothanâs National Peanut Festival. Given the prominence of the festival, you might think that Dothan had a lifelong relationship with the peanut, but it turns out its first love was cotton. And if it wasnât for a pesky little insect, that relationship might still be going strong toâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Rachel Ferguson, Director of the Free Enterprise Center at Concordia UniverâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Stefanie Haeffele of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, as theâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Dennis Coates of the University of Maryland - Baltimore County. as they disâŠ
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Podcast - It Came From The Archives - âThe 1900âs Southern Army Newspaper: âThe Dixieââ
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This time, Greg Phillips and Marty Olliff are talking about an Army Infantry Division newspaper, known as âThe Dixie.â Recently, the Wiregrass Archives received a collection of this newspaper, which trains a lens on life in the southern 31st division of the Army.Von camefromarchives
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Alex Salter. as they discuss Making Sense of the National Debt.âŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts Econversations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Tod Nesbit. as they discuss Government as Parent: The Economics of PaternalâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. David Henderson of the Hoover Institution. as they discuss Economics LessonâŠ
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Podcast - It Came From The Archives - âAfrican American History in the Wiregrass Regionâ
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Today, weâre tackling African American history in the Wiregrass Area, through the lens of one family in particular. In many ways, life for the Weems family in the mid-twentieth century was similar to that of other African-American families in Alabama, but in others, their experiences were extremely different.âŠ
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In the inaugural episode of "It Came from the Archives", Host Greg Phillips sits down with Marty Olliff, Director of the Wiregrass Archives in Dothan, Alabama. Marty tells us the story of A.A. Wiley, who founded Troy University and would leave an imprint on the Wiregrass region.Von camefromarchives
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TPRâs Speaking Globally - âUkraine, Post Invasionâ with Dr. Ralph Clem - Florida International Univ
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Today's conversation is about the state of Ukraine after the invasion by Russia. Host Walter Givhan is joined again by Dr. Ralph Clem, an expert on the region, to discuss the invasion, sanctions imposed on Russia, and where things might go in the future. Clem holds the MA and PhD from Columbia University, in geography, with a concentration in SovieâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Phil Magness of the American Institute for Economic Research. as they discuâŠ
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On this episode of Speaking Globally, host Major Gen (Ret) Walter Givhan speaks with Dr. Ralph Clem, Emeritus Professor and Senior Fellow at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University. The episode's topic: the standoff between the United States and Russia over the future of Ukraine. Clem holdsâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Eileen Norcross of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. as they discâŠ
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Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Julia Norgaard of Pepperdine University. as they discuss The Hidden EconomiâŠ
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