New Mexico is (to Andrew Ritter, at least), America's Tibet. Both New Mexico and Tibet are politically and economically behind the remainder of their region. Both are home to majority-minority populations. And both are mountainous regions.

On this episode, Andrew Ritter and Dr. Rob Ferguson discuss how New Mexico seems impervious to the immense political change that has swept across the country. In doing so, they make a case for why New Mexico is America's Tibet.

New Mexico is (to Andrew Ritter, at least), America's Tibet. Both New Mexico and Tibet are politically and economically behind the remainder of their region. Both are home to majority-minority populations. And both are mountainous regions.

On this episode, Andrew Ritter and Dr. Rob Ferguson discuss how New Mexico seems impervious to the immense political change that has swept across the country. In doing so, they make a case for why New Mexico is America's Tibet.

In the midst of President Trump's trip to China, it is essential to remember that China represents more than simply an economic threat. In their pursuit of economic success, China has systematically oppressed a multitude of social groups.

On this episode of the "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues" podcast, Dr. Rob Ferguson interviewed East Turkistan government-in-exile Foreign Minister Salih Hudayar. Dr. Ferguson and Minister Hudiyar discuss the history of East Turkistan and the struggle of the Uygher people.

In the midst of President Trump's trip to China, it is essential to remember that China represents more than simply an economic threat. In their pursuit of economic success, China has systematically oppressed a multitude of social groups.

On this episode of the "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues" podcast, Dr. Rob Ferguson interviewed East Turkistan government-in-exile Foreign Minister Salih Hudayar. Dr. Ferguson and Minister Hudiyar discuss the history of East Turkistan and the struggle of the Uygher people.

Graham Platner and Ken Paxton both look poised to defy their respective party establishments and become nominees for competitive 2026 US Senate races.

How did they accomplish this feat? Listen to Dr. Rob Ferguson and Jack Hinrichs discuss anti-establishment primary fervor on this episode.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Ukrainian Military was unprepared. It lacked the tools, techniques, and technologies required to successfully defend itself from Russian aggression.

Four years later, the situation has changed dramatically. Ukraine is now a leader in modern military technology and strategy. How did Ukraine manage this feat? And what does a modern battlefield and solider look like?

Sr. Lt. Mykola Melnik, Sr. Soldier-Operator Denys Haida, and Sr. Soldier-Operator Oleh Bonchynski visited the Center for American Institutions to share their answers to these questions in May. This is a recording of their panel discussion.

Four days ago, advocates for Albertan separatism stated that they had obtained enough signatures to place a separatism referendum on the ballot.

On this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Rob Ferguson offers a Desert Monologue about the history and potential of Albertan separatism.

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is a physician, decorated former Naval Lieutenant Commander, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and congressional candidate in Phoenix Arizona.

He joined Dr. Rob Ferguson to discuss how political Islamism drives terrorism and his campaign of depoliticize using the western paradigm of separation between church and state. He also discusses his biography and motivations for politics.

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is a physician, decorated former Naval Lieutenant Commander, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and congressional candidate in Phoenix Arizona.

He joined Dr. Rob Ferguson to discuss how political Islamism drives terrorism and his campaign of depoliticize using the western paradigm of separation between church and state. He also discusses his biography and motivations for politics.

Dr. Rob Ferguson and Jack Hinrichs think that the US House of Representatives is broken.

Congress has a 10% approval rating. A recent wave of gerrymandering has destroyed competitive congressional seats across the nation. And there are more members of Congress who resigned in scandal than bills passed through the house this year.

Dr. Ferguson and Jack Hinrichs agree that the house is broken. But they disagree on how to fix it. Jack says they should pass more bills. Rob says they should pass less. Listen to their disagreement on this podcast.