16. Trade Deficits, Tariffs, and the Future of American Industry — Mark DiPlacido
What if globalization didn’t just reshape markets—but quietly reshaped the structure of American life?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Brent Nelsen and Beth L’Arrivée sit down with Mark DiPlacido...
16 Apr 22min
15. Who Really Wins in Trade Policy? — Scott Lincicome
What if the policies designed to “protect” American workers are quietly doing the opposite?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Brent Nelsen and Beth L’Arrivée sit down with Scott Lincicome of the Ca...
9 Apr 19min
14. Global Order After 2008: Power, Finance, and the Future of Nation-State Sovereignty — Josef Braml
What happens when the global system still looks stable—but the forces beneath it are shifting?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Brent Nelson speaks with Josef Braml, European Director of the Trila...
2 Apr 29min
13. Nation States, Morality, and World Order – The Tocqueville Fellows
What is the role of the nation state in protecting human rights, securing peace, and shaping global order—and where do morality and religion fit into that mission?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks,...
26 Mar 37min
12. U.S. Diplomacy from the Inside – Larry Richter
What does a life in diplomacy actually look like from the inside?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Director Brent Nelson speaks with Larry Richter, a recently retired Senior Foreign Service Office...
19 Mar 27min
11. How a Free Society Controls Its Military – Peter Feaver
How does a free society maintain a powerful military without allowing it to dominate politics?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Director Brent Nelson and co-host Beth L’Arrivée speak with Peter Fe...
12 Mar 29min
10. Faith in a Hard World: Christian Ethics and International Affairs – Mark Amstutz
When moral conviction meets the realities of global politics, easy answers disappear.In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Director Brent Nelsen and co-host Elizabeth L’Arrivée sit down with Mark Amst...
26 Feb 17min
9. Can Americans Still Disagree and Act Together? Students Confront the Future of Democracy
What happens when students actually sit down and talk — across disagreement?In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Director Brent Nelson hosts Tocqueville Fellows Nathan, Maddie, and Sim for a candid c...
20 Feb 29min
