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The Commonwealth Matters is a weekly long-form program on issues and events that affect Kentuckians.... more
FAQs about The Commonwealth Matters:How many episodes does The Commonwealth Matters have?The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.
July 03, 2024Pushing Back Against the Politicization of Business w/ Former AG Daniel CameronAmericans pushed back against big businesses like Target and Bud Light when they entered the culture war. But what do we do when businesses target conservative organizations and individuals? To discuss these issues, we are joined this week by Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky and CEO of the 1792 Exchange, an organization dedicated to protecting free speech, religious liberty, and free markets....more28minPlay
June 26, 2024Sunrise Children's Services Threatened by Biden Administration w/ Dale Suttles, President of SunriseThe Biden Administration is implementing a rule to require would require children who identify as LGBTQ+ be placed in foster homes that accept the child's "gender identity," which would include "gender affirming" medical procedures. This threatens the existence of faith-based ministries like Kentucky's Sunrise Children's Services. In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dale Suttles, President of Sunrise, to discuss the good work of Sunrise and how this rule would affect their care for children in Kentucky.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email [email protected].Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more31minPlay
June 19, 2024Conservatives for the Commonwealth w/ David Dickerson and Gary HouchensKentucky's primary election season is over, and we can now reflect on the impact of the political action committees (PACs). Churchill Downs, Jefferson Co. Teacher's Association, and others poured in money to defeat conservative candidates. But a little PAC known as Conservatives for the Commonwealth had an outsized influence. In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by two board members of Conservatives for the Commonwealth, David Dickerson and Gary Houchens, to discuss conservative principles and how they helped conservative candidates win.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email [email protected].Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more30minPlay
June 12, 2024How Certificate of Need Affects Your Health Care w/ Bob MoffitShould existing health care providers have veto power over new providers moving into the community? How does this affect your health care in your community? In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Robert Moffit of the Heritage Foundation to discuss and clarify the complex topic of certificate of need reform in Kentucky. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email [email protected].Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more31minPlay
June 05, 2024REWIND: It's June, So Celebrate Fidelity, not Pride w/ Prof. Robert P. GeorgeIn this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Prof. Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss celebrating Fidelity Month in June, a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, and our country and communities.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email [email protected].Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyLinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy CenterE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more56minPlay
May 29, 2024The Collapse of America's Universities w/ David BarnhizerOur universities seem to be collapsing, as colleges have implemented safe spaces and trigger warnings and suppress dissenting voices, mostly those of conservatives. Joining us this week to talk about his new book Conformity Colleges: The Destruction of Intellectual Creativity and Dissent in America's Universities is David Barnhizer, professor of Law emeritus at the Cleveland State University.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more51minPlay
May 22, 2024Taxes Have Consequences w/ Dr. Brian DomitrovicPoliticians are now talking about taxes since it's an election year. Those on the right generally want to lower taxes, and those on the left want to raise them. And we as citizens usually think we pay too much. Joining us this week to talk about taxes is Dr. Brian Domitrovic, a scholar at the Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics and a co-author of the recent book Taxes Have Consequences: An Income Tax History of the United States.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more42minPlay
May 15, 2024How Can Christians Vote in a Way That Honors God? w/ Brent LeatherwoodEarly voting for the primary election begins tomorrow (May 16th) and primary election day is May 21st. How should Christians think through the important issues this election season, and how can Christians vote in a way that honors God? Joining us this week to talk about these questions is Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.View CPC's primary election resources here.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more34minPlay
May 08, 2024How Should Christians Engage the Upcoming Election? w/ Dr. Andrew T. WalkerEarly voting for the primary election begins next week. How should Christians engage the public arena, and how should they form views on public policy and candidates? Joining us to talk about this important topic is Dr. Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We also discuss his latest publication, "The Nations Belong to God: A Christian Guide for Political Engagement," which can be accessed for FREE here.View CPC's primary election resources here.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more37minPlay
May 01, 2024Did America Have a Christian Founding? w/ Mark David HallIs America a Christian nation? If so, how should Christianity influence public policy? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Dr. Mark David Hall, professor at the Robertson School of Government at Regent University. We discuss his latest books Proclaim Liberty Through All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans and Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on Twitter: @CPC4KentuckyE-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/...more45minPlay
FAQs about The Commonwealth Matters:How many episodes does The Commonwealth Matters have?The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.