This week, Ray and I sit down with Brian Balfour, Civitas' executive vice president and author of Economics in Action. Brian unpacks the various federal relief programs and delves ... Keep Reading
Civitalk
Reopening plans and homeschool bans
On this week's episode, Ray and I venture into the growing controversy surrounding a recent attack on homeschooling families. In a Harvard Magazine interview, Prof. Elizabeth ... Keep Reading
Western Civilization, Common Good Capitalism, and Cronyism
This week, Ray and I are joined by Dr. Samuel Gregg, research director of Acton Institute and author of Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (in addition to ... Keep Reading
Economic pain, Mardi Gras, and 5G conspiracy theories with Eric Peterson
This week, Ray and I are joined by Eric Peterson, director of policy, at the Pelican Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana. Eric gives us insights into the virus outbreak in New ... Keep Reading
Respecting the constitution, protecting private property, and preserving sanity
This week Ray and I discuss ways we have grown in thankfulness during this difficult time, as well as the impact social isolation stands to have on mental health. We also examine ... Keep Reading
Protecting lives, abusing power, and consuming social media during crisis
As more of us begin to place faces behind the numbers of those impacted by the coronavirus, whether due to sickness or job loss, the reality of this unprecedented moment begins to ... Keep Reading
Smart news consumption, parenting, and law and order during the coronavirus crisis with Andrew Donaldson
Join a lively and in-depth conversation with Ray, myself, and Andrew Donaldson, an NC-based writer and commentator. We're sharing how we're surviving the social distancing mandates ... Keep Reading
Loving your neighbor and bracing for economic impact during the Coronavirus crisis
Based on the course this virus has run in other countries, it appears that the United States is still in the earlier stages of the spread of Coronavirus. In an effort to mitigate ... Keep Reading
Anti-establishment voters, Mark Robinson’s win, and Cooper’s voter suppression
This week we're discussing the new Civitas staff book club, the implications of the North Carolina primary, growing anti-establishment sentiments in the GOP and Democratic parties, ... Keep Reading
Student loans, Super Tuesday, and socialism
Ray is back from the beach and we're going to meander through a variety of topics, as there are quite a few scenic things to view and discuss! We'll begin our journey with a deep ... Keep Reading
