The Modern Federalist Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of the Modern Federalist podcast. In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics that are shaping the current political, educational, and cultural landscape. Here are some of the highlights:
Speech First vs UNC: We discuss the recent actions of Speech First, a non-profit organization dedicated to defending students’ free speech rights, as they take on the University of North Carolina.
MIT and the Biden Administration: We explore allegations of collusion between MIT and the Biden Administration, which are said to have frustrated scrutiny of foreign money in higher education.
Michigan’s DEI Budget: We examine the massive budget allocated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the University of Michigan.
Cato Institute’s Federal Programs Devolvement: We look at how the Cato Institute is proposing the devolvement of federal programs to the states.
The New Butterfly in Boulder: There’s a new butterfly in Boulder, and the internet is aflutter. We share the buzz about this unusual creature.
2024 Presidential Race Snapshot: Charlton Allen provides a snapshot look at the state of the 2024 Presidential race.
Review of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: Finally, Charlton talks with Grant Lefelar of the Carolina Review about his review of Ridley Scott’s film “Napoleon”, which is now available on streaming platforms. We discuss the film’s portrayal of the iconic French leader, its historical accuracy, and its cinematic merits.
Stay tuned for these discussions and more on the Modern Federalist podcast. Thank you for joining us on this journey through the complex world of federalism, politics, and culture.

In this insightful episode of The Modern Federalist, host Charlton Allen brings to the fore critical discussions on U.S. national security and defense industry capacity.
In the first segment, Charlton engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Director Robert Greenway, the head of the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation. They delve into the recently published 2024 Index of U.S. Military Strength. For a concise overview of the key findings of the Index, check out the Executive Summary.
The second segment sees Charlton reflecting on a recent article by Eric Gomez of The Cato Institute. He ties the issue of America’s defense industry capacity to some of the concerns raised in the Heritage Index, offering a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future trajectory of U.S. defense capabilities.
Stay tuned for more episodes of The Modern Federalist for in-depth discussions on pertinent issues shaping our world today.

Here it is! The premiere episode of the Modern Federalist podcast is hosted by Charlton Allen. 
In this episode we introduce the podcast, then visit with Melissa Giller, an executive with the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Presidential Library. Melissa discusses the ongoing exhibit at the library, Auschwitz: Not Long Ago, Not Far Away. This somber and powerful exhibition is even more meaningful today, given the recent resurgence of antisemitism. 
Charlton offers his commentary on the recent Iowa caucus, offering his hot takes on the winners.
Finally, Charlton sits down with Grant Lefelar, the publisher of the Carolina Review, its publisher. Grant and Charlton discuss the recent change in leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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