You Might Be Right

Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen take on topics including crime, the media, gun violence, and education disparities with expert guests of differing viewpoints. From the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, "You Might be Right" aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in government, public policy, and public service by demonstrating that thoughtful civil conversations about tough topics are still possible.

Episodes

Is there too much money in politics? – with Larry Lessig and Brad Smith

April 9, 2026 • 52 mins

Ahead of the fall midterms, Larry Lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School, and Brad Smith, former chair of the Federal Election Commission and a professor at Capital University Law School, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to examine the campaign finance system driving election spending. Political spending enables expression and participation – but at what cost?

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Can the President do that? – with Jack Goldsmith and Ilya Shapiro

March 26, 2026 • 52 mins

Has the American presidency become too powerful? In this episode, Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Jack Goldsmith, a professor at Harvard Law School, and Ilya Shaprio, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, to discuss the history, arguments, and constitutional stakes behind the not-so-simple question: can the President really do that?

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When and How Should the National Guard be Deployed? – with Rosa Brooks and John Yoo

March 10, 2026 • 58 mins

Should a president be able to take control of a state’s National Guard to restore order, even if a governor disagrees? To kick off a new season, Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Rosa Brooks, a law professor at Georgetown University and former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense, and John Yoo, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and former official with the U.S. Department of Justice, t...

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Introducing "You Might Be Right"

March 4, 2026 • 1 min

We’re back – now on YouTube. Join former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam as they tackle the toughest issues of the day with expert guests. Representing opposite sides of the aisle, the two leaders model how even the most polarizing topics can be explored with curiosity, humility, and respect. This season, we'll take on questions about the role of the National Guard, the limits of presidential power, campaign finan...

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A Baker's Dozen - Howard Baker's 1998 Senate Address

December 2, 2025 • 31 mins

In this time of intense civil discord, Sen. Howard Baker's words still provide a path for renewing faith in our American institutions. In this special release episode, hear Sen. Baker's famous Baker's Dozen 1998 address delivered to the Senate.

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Would Howard Baker Have a Place in Today's Politics? – with Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse

November 11, 2025 • 61 mins

Former U.S. Senators Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse join Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen to discuss Howard Baker's legacy as "The Great Conciliator" and what his place would be in today's politics.

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What Do Universities Owe Society? – with Ron Daniels

October 28, 2025 • 52 mins

The relationship between higher education and the American public has grown increasingly strained, leading many to call for reforms. In exchange for significant public funding, what are our universities obligated to provide the American people? Governors Bredesen and Haslam welcome Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University and author of What Universities Owe Democracy, to discuss the social contract in higher education and...

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Is the Federal Reserve Doing Its Job? – with Austan Goolsbee and Charles Calomiris

October 14, 2025 • 55 mins

Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Charles Calomiris, professor emeritus at Columbia Business School, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges the Fed faces in balancing independence with accountability, and the potential policy reforms that could modernize its approach.

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If the Economy is Up, Why do Americans Feel Down? – with Whit Ayres, John Lettieri, and Marianne Wanamaker

October 2, 2025 • 55 mins

With a growing economy and household wealth at record highs, why do so many Americans feel left behind? In a live event, Governors Bredesen and Haslam sit down with Whit Ayres of North Star Opinion Research, John Lettieri of the Economic Innovation Group, and Dr. Marianne Wanamaker of the UT Baker School to examine the gap between economic data and public perception and discuss what reforms policymakers could implement to meet the ...

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Do we have enough energy to power the country? – with Reagan Farr and and Shameek Konar

September 16, 2025 • 47 mins

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.

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Who Judges the Judges? – with Holly Kirby, Sharon Lee, and Alberto Gonzales

September 2, 2025 • 58 mins

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.

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Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel

May 13, 2025 • 60 mins

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 refor...

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Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis

April 29, 2025 • 54 mins

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.

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How important are foreign alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage

April 15, 2025 • 52 mins

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.

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Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck

April 1, 2025 • 42 mins

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 Con...

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Can government work better and cost less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta

March 18, 2025 • 48 mins

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 a...

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Is this the end of free trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake

March 6, 2025 • 46 mins

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.

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2024 Election – What Did We Learn? – with Andy Busch and Lindsay Chervinsky

November 21, 2024 • 47 mins

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?

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Can the Supreme Court be impartial? – with Steve Vladeck and John McGinnis

October 31, 2024 • 59 mins

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?

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Can the Constitution help fight polarization? – with Yuval Levin

October 22, 2024 • 55 mins

While constitutional issues are at the heart of many of our disagreements, it may also be the solution to our increasing political polarization. Yuval Levin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of a new book "American Covenant", join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore how the Constitution can guide us to disagree constructively and resolve problems.

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Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}Is there too much money in politics? – with Larry Lessig and Brad Smith

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Can the President do that? – with Jack Goldsmith and Ilya Shapiro

When and How Should the National Guard be Deployed? – with Rosa Brooks and John Yoo

Introducing "You Might Be Right"

A Baker's Dozen - Howard Baker's 1998 Senate Address

Would Howard Baker Have a Place in Today's Politics? – with Tom Daschle and Ben Sasse

What Do Universities Owe Society? – with Ron Daniels

Is the Federal Reserve Doing Its Job? – with Austan Goolsbee and Charles Calomiris

If the Economy is Up, Why do Americans Feel Down? – with Whit Ayres, John Lettieri, and Marianne Wanamaker

Do we have enough energy to power the country? – with Reagan Farr and and Shameek Konar

Who Judges the Judges? – with Holly Kirby, Sharon Lee, and Alberto Gonzales

Is Public Education in Crisis? – with Jeb Bush, John White, and Rahm Emanuel

Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers? – with Cass Sunstein and David Lewis

How important are foreign alliances? – with Rahm Emanuel and Michael Kimmage

Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far? – with Mike Nelson and Steve Vladeck

Can government work better and cost less? – with Elaine Kamarck and Jim Capretta

Is this the end of free trade? – with Heather Long and James Lake

2024 Election – What Did We Learn? – with Andy Busch and Lindsay Chervinsky

Can the Supreme Court be impartial? – with Steve Vladeck and John McGinnis

Can the Constitution help fight polarization? – with Yuval Levin

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