Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez

President vs. Pope

This week, Linda speaks to Catholic theologian George Weigel, distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and biographer of Pope St. John Paul II. From Donald Trump’s use of religious imagery to JD Vance’s criticism of Pope Leo, George and Linda examine the weaponization of faith in modern politics, the dangers of political “idolatry,” and the erosion of democratic discourse. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe [https://www.thenextmove.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Garry Kasparov on Regime Change

The term “regime change” is a third rail in US politics—but how do you play the game of world affairs with bad actors who break the rules? Renew Democracy Initiative Chairman Garry Kasparov joins Linda Chavez to discuss what it would mean to throw out entrenched dictators in Russia and Iran—and how the Trump administration is bungling the war in the Middle East. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe [https://www.thenextmove.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Tim Miller: Is Hasan Piker Friend or Foe?

This week, Linda speaks to Tim Miller, political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast. Recently, Tim has been at the center of a debate regarding the boundaries of the “Big Tent” fight against MAGA. In this episode, he and Linda discuss whether someone like the controversial far-left streamer Hasan Piker is friend or foe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe [https://www.thenextmove.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Leaving the American Dream for Ukraine

Join Garry Kasparov for a premium subscriber-exclusive Zoom conversation with former White House Attorney Ty Cobb, moderated by RDI CEO Uriel Epshtein. Coming up on Thursday, April 30 at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Click here to register [https://www.thenextmove.org/p/an-insiders-perspective-on-the-trump]. The Renew Democracy Initiative and The Next Move are excited to bring you Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez. Linda is a veteran of multiple presidential administrations, author, and columnist. This week, Linda speaks to Issac Luna (Olvera), a former US Marine who left a comfortable life in Texas to volunteer to serve in the Ukrainian military. Issac reflects on his Mexican heritage, his service in the Marine Corps after 9/11, and his decision to leave it all behind to fight for Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Along with his personal story, he and Linda discuss Ukraine’s resilience and America’s role in the war—topics he explores further in his memoir, Reckoning Dreams and Fire: Leaving the American Dream to Fight Russia’s Invasion [https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dreams-Fire-American-Invasion/dp/B0GCLZXNGC]. If you’re a premium subscriber to The Next Move, you are among the first to hear this episode of the Older/Wiser podcast—24 hours before the rest of the world gets to tune in. Early access to this podcast is just one of the ways we’re saying “thank you” for your support. Premium subscribers also receive automatic entry into exciting raffles and contests and invitations to Zoom calls with Garry Kasparov and other pro-democracy leaders. If you’re not yet a premium subscriber and you’d like to get access to these perks and support our work, there’s never been a better time to join our community. This month marks one year of The Next Move, and, to celebrate, we’re offering 30% off of premium subscriptions now through the end of April. Please consider upgrading your subscription—all proceeds go directly toward advancing the work of the Renew Democracy Initiative. Premium subscribers receive invitations to exclusive Zoom calls with Garry Kasparov and other pro-democracy leaders, early access to podcasts, and other perks. Your support drives the work of the Renew Democracy Initiative, including bringing political dissidents [https://www.thenextmove.org/p/watch-its-time-for-americans-to-hear] to meet students, business leaders, and elected officials, as well as providing humanitarian assistance to frontline communities in Ukraine. Click here for an update [https://www.thenextmove.org/i/190072683/an-update-on-the-renew-democracy-initiatives-work-in-ukraine] on our on-the-ground work in Ukraine. ICYMI: Tune in to last week’s episode of Older/Wiser: More from The Next Move: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe [https://www.thenextmove.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Future of Venezuela

With national attention on Iran, Linda and Elliott Abrams revisit Trump’s earlier intervention: Venezuela. What are the administration’s goals in Venezuela? Months later, are we seeing progress? What could the future of Latin America look like? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenextmove.org/subscribe [https://www.thenextmove.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]