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Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues

The Center for American Institutions at Arizona State University is delighted to present "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues."Each week, Dr. Rob Ferguson will host two podcast episodes. On Mondays, Dr.

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Sep 25, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 25, 2026

    China-U.S. Relations on the Eve of the Trump-Xi Summit (opens the original)

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    Andrew Ritter brings his extensive knowledge of China to a discussion about how China has navigated the tumultuous geopolitical waters of 2026. What emerges is that China sees opportunities but are experiencing constraints that prevent them from fully taking advantage of those opportunities. While China is positioned very well to extend its sphere of influence, it is still handicapped by several structural and cultural forces. #China #Xi #CCP #Taiwan

  2. Episode · Sep 25, 2026

    China US Relations on the Eve of the Trump-Xi Summit with Andrew Ritter (opens the original)

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    Andrew Ritter brings his extensive knowledge of China to a discussion about how China has navigated the tumultuous geopolitical waters of 2026. What emerges is a country that recognizes opportunity, but is constrained by certain structural weaknesses. As per usual, Andrew and Rob dig into some Communist Chinese history and explore Chinese communist aspirations. Andrew also trashes C-Pop which is something Rob had never heard of before the episode was recorded.

  3. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Constitution Day 2026, Jack Rankin, MP: English Liberties and American Institutions (opens the original)

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    This very special episode of Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues is a live recording of the Center for American Institutions' 2026 Constitution Day Event. We were joined by Mr. Jack Rankin, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Windsor in the United Kingdom. Mr. Rankin offered a stirring reminder of the timeless value of English liberties and how both Brits and Americans must be stewards of this tradition. Mr. Rankin also offered his perspective on contemporary British politics and his a

  4. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Constitution Day 2026 with Jack Rankin, MP: English Liberties and American Institutions (opens the original)

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    This very special episode of Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues is a live recording of the Center for American Institutions' 2026 Constitution Day Event. We were joined by Mr. Jack Rankin, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Windsor in the United Kingdom. Mr. Rankin offered a stirring reminder of the timeless value of English liberties and how both Brits and Americans must be stewards of this tradition. Mr. Rankin also offered his perspective on contemporary British politics and his a

  5. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Laine Schoneberger, YREFY Co-Founder: Market Solutions for Broken Student Loans (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Laine Schoneberger, co-founder of YREFY, discusses the complexities of the US student loan system, the pitfalls of current practices, and how innovative refinancing solutions can help borrowers regain financial stability and dignity.

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