The Consensus

Mike Pence's Visit

Mike Pence's speech at Georgetown was a controversial event on campus. There were a range of viewpoints, from more conservative students who were thrilled to have their views represented on campus, to those on the left who felt some of the former VP's views should have been disqualifying in having him visit. I sat down with Georgetown student Victoria Davis to get her thoughts, as our discussion covered everything from the specifics of Pence's visit to broader concerns about speech and political diversity at Georgetown.

Book Banning: Four Voices

On this special episode of The Consensus, we conduct four interviews with Carolyn Foote, James Garrow, Amanda Jennings, and Evan Haige discussing the topic of book banning. These incredible guests bring a variety of perspectives, including the activist, educator, and student lens. Instagram: @Projectuncensored Twitter: @FReadomfighters Other resources- ncac free speech clubs for highschoolers: https://ncac.org/project/student-advocates-for-speech general resource for tips on advocacy and reporting censorship: https://sites.google.com/education.ky.gov/kylmr/censorship

The Situation in Ukraine

I chat with Danny Rogov and Ishaan Rai about the situation in Ukraine and discuss what we think will unfold in the coming weeks, how the US should approach the immediate situation, the role that NATO plays, and how to engage Russia on the global stage in general.

Episode 4 - China

In the Spring of 2021, I sat down with Alex Lin and Hawkins Nessler to discuss the role of China in American foreign policy and how the US should approach the nation going forward.

Episode 3 - Economics, an Interview with Prof. David Burk

I interview Professor David Burk and ask him about his time at the Congressional Budget Office, the minimum wage, corporate taxes, covid relief, and other issues.