Conversations with Great Thinkers

The foundation of American democracy is cracking beneath our feet. In "Beyond the Bench: Politicization, Public Perception and the Crisis of Judicial Trust," we dive deep into a troubling transformation that has turned our courts from respected arbiters into perceived political weapons.

Trust in the Supreme Court has collapsed to historic lows—just 38% of Americans now express confidence in the institution, down ...

The American judiciary stands at a crossroads, with lifetime appointments—a tradition older than the nation itself—facing unprecedented scrutiny. What happens when a constitutional feature designed for an era when Americans lived to 40 meets modern reality where justices regularly serve three decades or more?

Today we dive deep into this constitutional cornerstone, examining how a provision meant to ensure judicial indepen...

Alfred Kellogg, a veteran attorney and negotiation expert, takes us deep into the strategic mind of Donald Trump's approach to international dealmaking. Drawing from decades of experience advising major multinational corporations, Kellogg unpacks the sophisticated methods behind what often appears as unpredictable behavior from the former and current President.

The conversation begins with Kellogg introducing his book...

The American judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis as procedural shortcuts threaten to undermine court authority in politically charged cases. Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, requiring injunction bonds, stands at the center of a constitutional standoff between the Trump administration and federal courts over deportations authorized under the Alien Enemies Act.

• Federal Judge James Boasberg issued a tempo...

Democracy hinges on the rule of law, but what happens when those entrusted with upholding it become political weapons? Chuck Schumer's recent admission confirms what many have long suspected—both parties now view the judiciary not as an independent branch of government but as tools to advance partisan agendas.

The American judiciary stands at a critical crossroads. Trust in the Supreme Court has plummeted to just 34%,...

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. His life has been defined as one of service, sacrifice, and commitment to this Republic, the United States of America. He believes it will be conservative, free market policies, not politics that secures a sound economic future for Americans – with growth, opportunity and a return to the promise ...

Douglas Carswell is the president of the Mississippi Public Policy Foundation. He previously served as a Member of the British Parliament for 12 years, where he co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the 2016 Brexit vote in Britain. Re-elected every time he stood for Parliament, to secure the Brexit vote, in 2014 he triggered a special Parliamentary election (by election) and won with one of the largest swings in any...

What happens when profound ideas meet everyday life? When ancient wisdom collides with modern challenges? When we dare to question everything we think we know?

Welcome to Conversations with Great Thinkers, a podcast born from the realization that ideas aren't just abstract concepts—they're forces that change our world. In this inaugural episode, I share the vision driving this intellectual journey and invite you ...