<p>Indianapolis-based Sagamore Institute, sometimes described as a "think tank," includes Alan Dowd as head of its Center for America's Purpose.  Many of Alan's clear and effective writings can be found at <a href= "http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx">http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx</a>.    One theme of our conversation asks "Is America the greatest country in the world?"</p>

Indianapolis-based Sagamore Institute, sometimes described as a "think tank," includes Alan Dowd as head of its Center for America's Purpose. Many of Alan's clear and effective writings can be found at http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx. One theme of our conversation asks "Is America the greatest country in the world?"

<p>Indianapolis-based Sagamore Institute, sometimes described as a "think tank," includes Alan Dowd as head of its Center for America's Purpose.&nbsp; Many of Alan's clear and effective writings can be found at <a href="http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://alanwdowd.com/Articles.aspx</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; One theme of our conversation asks "Is America the greatest country in the world?"</p>

America's Purpose

Distribution of goodies in our society is determined by families, firms, and governments. Attempts to change how rewards and punishments, benefits and costs, are spread through the population cause conflict. The hosts are an economist, Morton Marcus, and a financial advisor, John Guy. Expect whimsy.

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