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Freedom Rising with Andrew Lewis tackles the biggest issues impacting Pennsylvania and the nation. With compelling interviews and insightful commentary, Freedom Rising shows viewers how they can expand freedom in the Keystone State.
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How Socialism DESTROYS the American Dream (opens the original)
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Socialism is gaining traction among young Americans—but why? In this episode of Freedom Rising , Andrew Lewis sits down with Nick Freitas, former Virginia legislator, Green Beret, combat veteran, and host of Making the Argument , to examine why socialist ideas are resonating with a new generation and how economic illiteracy is fueling their appeal. They discuss the difference between equal opportunity and forced equality, why government control of the economy ultimately requires control over peo
When States Lead, America Wins: Featuring Former Gov. Scott Walker (opens the original)
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As governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker became one of the country’s most prominent advocates for giving states more power to govern—and proved that state-level reforms can have a national impact. On this episode of Freedom Rising , Andrew Lewis sits down with Walker to discuss the lessons he learned in office, from taking on powerful public-sector unions to advancing reforms that put more power in the hands of states, communities, and individuals. From Wisconsin’s experience to the challenges fac
America Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy (opens the original)
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Pennsylvania sits atop one of the largest natural gas reserves on the planet. It exports electricity, supports high-paying energy jobs, and has the potential to expand its nuclear power capacity. So why not make the most of it? On Freedom Rising , Andrew Lewis welcomes Mark Mills of the National Center for Energy Analytics for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Pennsylvania energy. They examine the impact of geopolitical instability on oil and gas markets, the costs and reliability
Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet? (opens the original)
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The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) could dramatically expand educational opportunity across America—but only if governors choose to opt in. Andrew Lewis sits down with Tommy Schultz of the American Federation for Children, Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships, and David Hardy, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, to discuss what this landmark law means for students, parents, and the future of school choice. They also explain why Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Inside Pennsylvania's Budget Battle (opens the original)
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What really happens behind closed doors during Pennsylvania's budget negotiations? Andrew Lewis sits down with former Pennsylvania Senate Secretary-Parliamentarian Megan Martin (now Commonwealth Foundation's COO and General Counsel) for an insider's look at how the Commonwealth's most important legislation gets negotiated, debated, and passed. Then, Commonwealth Foundation Chief Policy Officer Nathan Benefield breaks down why this year's budget fight matters, from record spending and the Rainy D
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