Where Did Journalism Go Wrong? (Audio: Podcast)
Journalism has changed dramatically since the 1960s. In this IPI podcast, longtime conservative journalist, editorial writer and syndicated columnist Bill Murchison discusses with IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews the evolution he's seen in journalism, why that happened, how it has destroyed the profession's credibility, and what might be done to challenge and reverse that decline.
Why Big Legislation Is Likely Failed Legislation (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains six reasons why it’s almost impossible to move major legislation through Congress without significant congressional majorities, and IPI President Tom Giovanetti suggests that’s how it ought to be.
Navigating in the Swamp (Audio: Interview)
Talk show host Robert Pratt interviews IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews about the growing power of lobbyists in our nation's capitol.
Vote Fraud Exists. Just Ask Dead Voters (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains that vote fraud exists and that it matters. It may not be widespread, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. And Dr. Matthews relates these facts to efforts in the states and at the federal level to change election law. With IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
Is Joe Biden the Republican's Secret Weapon for a Midterm Victory? (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar describes several Biden administration disasters that are eroding confidence in his administration and likely will contribute to Republican gains in the 2022 midterm elections.
Which Administration Is the 'Party of Lawlessness' Now? (Audio: Podcast)
A day or so after the most breathtaking improper exercise of unconstitutional executive power in memory, IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews and IPI President Tom Giovanetti discuss the Biden administration’s renewal of the CDC’s moratorium on evictions (yes you read that right), and discuss the implications and problems of such a move.
The Texas Special Session That Wasn't (Audio: Podcast)
IPI’s Director of Development Addie Crimmins, with several years of experience in and around the Texas Legislature, talks us through the strange tale of the special session of the Texas Legislature that has been paralyzed by Democrat elected officials “leavin’ on a jet plane” and spending the special session in DC. With the occasional contribution by IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
IPI Policy Basics: Put Not Your Trust in Polling (Audio: Podcast)
In a recent polling industry autopsy of the 2020 election, pollsters themselves acknowledge that they don’t know why their numbers were skewed by about 4% in favor of Joe Biden and Democrats. "It’s time to stop paying attention to pollsters," says IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews. And IPI President Tom Giovanetti thinks that’s a great idea, since polling has a pernicious effect on our political system.
Who Is Politicizing the Vaccine? (Audio: Podcast)
In a conversation between IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews, we discuss how the vaccine issue has been politicized by both sides, not just one. And that vaccine hesitancy is bipartisan.
The Debt Ceiling Showdown Is Back (Audio: Podcast)
"It’s ba-aack!” After an almost two year suspension, our old friend the debt ceiling showdown is back again as a deadline facing Congress. IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews guides us through the recent history of the issue and explains how the debt ceiling can be used as leverage by the part out-of-power, if they are so inclined. Will they raise the debt ceiling? Will they once again find a way to suspend the vote and cop out? Or will they eliminate Congress’ control over the debt limit all together? The inquiring mind of IPI President Tom Giovanetti wants to know.
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