A conversation with Matt Beienburg about the value of American federalism. Can it be reclaimed? Robert Robb is pessimistic. Matt is more of an optimist.

Matt Beienburg is the Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute. He also serves as director of the institute’s Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy.

Here's a link to read Matt's article on federalism, discussed on the podcast:

https://www.realclearpublicaffairs.com/articles/2021/11/17/its_time_to_reclaim_american_federalism_803955.html

How will the education issue play in Arizona’s 2022 election? What are the prospects for backpack funding? Where in the heck is Arizona on income taxes?

Sinema as an independent? A new conservative party? Primary election reform?

From running as a conservative reformer to governing as a pragmatic problem solver to thumping the cultural issues on behalf of Republican governors nationally ... who is the authentic Ducey?

By funding the Arizona “audit” what do Trump conspiracy advocates expect? Can Ken Bennett make it semi-honest? Can any Republican candidate be trusted?

Robert Robb columns for reference:

On the difference between Michigan's election review and Arizona's farce

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/robertrobb/2021/07/16/michigan-election-review-responsible-arizona-audit-farce/7983475002/

Trump visit spotlights continuing complicity of Arizona Republican leaders

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/robertrobb/2021/07/28/trump-visit-spotlights-continuing-complicity-arizona-republican-leaders/5389925001/

An early grade for Biden. Sinema’s filibuster pickle. Arizona Democratic prospects in 2022.

A discussion of the factors driving the teacher shortage in Arizona.

For reference:

https://chollaexpress.substack.com/p/why-is-there-a-teacher-shortage-in

Tax cuts or tax reform? Also: Can charter schools attract the support of Democrats?

Should Trump be impeached? How do Republicans deal with Trumpism from this point forward?

How alarmed should we be about Trump's attempts to overturn the election results? What will it mean for the future of the Republican Party -- both in Arizona and nationally?