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Moving Forward With Young Voices

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Young Voices is a non-profit PR agency and talent firm for students and young professionals in policy. Each week on Moving Forward, four Young Voices contributors join host Bryan Hyde for a 10-minute conversation about politics, policy, news and current affairs. Topics range from free-market environmentalism to hyperinflation, confronting China to descheduling marijuana, and educational freedom to junk in outer space!

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  1. 2026 Apr 28 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    AI is here and it will likely change our white collar world in ways we haven't yet seen. Amanda Peterson shares lessons learned from South Korea's handling of AI. Washington D.C. has passed a complete ban on right turns on red at every intersection. Yaniv Regev says the move may have been based…

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  2. 2026 Apr 21 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Expanding broadband coverage to rural customers is not as easy as it sounds. Satya Marar explains why getting the bureaucracy out of broadband is essential. After 16 years under Viktor Orbán, Hungary is standing at a crossroads. Máté Hajba says the U.S. would be wise to seize upon that…

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  3. 2026 Apr 14 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The world of crypto is fast moving and the U.S. moves slowly in critical areas where it stands to lose a lot. Emily Ekshian says that while Congress balks at crypto regulation, our adversaries are pushing for market dominance. March Madness is prime real estate for prediction markets. Sam Raus...

  4. 2026 Apr 7 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The killing of Mexican cartel kingpin El Mencho hasn't brought the drug crisis any closer to an end. Layal Bou Harfouch explains what will make a difference. Transparency in governance is essential for a proper, limited government. Tosin Akintola wonders why Massachusetts lawmakers feel they…

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  5. 2026 Mar 31 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    U.S. involvement in recent military actions around the world are raising questions about using armed force for policy decisions. Amanda Peterson warns, we should be talking about Just War rather than debating international law. Secretary of Heath and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is…

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  6. 2026 Mar 24 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Collective bargaining can give public service workers a leg up when it comes to income and job security. However, as Priyanka Venkat explains, some professors in Virginia may be getting the short end of the stick. Does Hollywood's dependence upon sequels parallel some of the lack of creativity in...

  7. 2026 Mar 17 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    With the growing conflict in the Middle East, the U.S.-Jordanian relationship is a crucial one. Abdullah Hayek explains why this association just became a whole lot stronger. Efforts to expand the coverage of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation may be well-intended but also have drawbacks....

  8. 2026 Mar 10 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The Trump administration's attacks on Iran represent just one of three broken promises that were made during his 2024 campaign. Jack Verrill says, young people can't afford Trump's new war. The backlash that swept across parts of Mexico following the removal of a top cartel leader a few weeks ago...

  9. 2026 Mar 3 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    With all the activity involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining suspected illegal aliens, there's growing concern about lack of transparency. Layal Bou Harfouch provides the details of how a death in ICE custody is drawing attention to preventable systemic failures. The CLARITY Act…

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  10. 2026 Feb 24 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Few things have shifted more noticeably in recent years than the way people get their news and information. Maria Giannopoulos says the new media megaphone has given the right a voice and broken the old media stranglehold. The U.S. government's ouster of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro may…

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  11. 2026 Feb 17 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Politicians seeking to satisfy their spending desires, tend to gravitate toward wealth taxes as a way to get the revenue they want. Michael Haidan says, Germany's experience shows why wealth taxes are a bad idea. How does tribal politics influence what stories U.S. news outlets choose to cover?...

  12. 2026 Feb 10 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    New York officials have announced a universal child care plan, at a time when the Trump administration is cracking down on states that take massive amounts of federal funding. Tony Vanderhoef warns that the program risks becoming an affordability failure. With growing power demands to meet AI and...

  13. 2026 Feb 3 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Now that Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has been removed from power and detained by the U.S. government, several crucial questions remain unanswered. Agustina Vergara Cid explains why, even though Maduro is out, we've not yet seen how this will serve American interests. President Trump's plan...

  14. 2026 Jan 13 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The desire to protect children from any AI-related dangers is understandable. But as David McGarry explains, Sen. John Husted's CHAT Act won't protect kids, but it will introduce new risks for everyone else. The recent actions by the U.S. government towards Venezuela have left many observers...

  15. 2026 Jan 6 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    With all the media attention being given to NYC's new mayor Zohran Mamdani, it's easy to forget that Seattle has also elected a socialist mayor. Donald Kimball explains how Katie Wilson has the potential to be a West Coast Mamdani. Last week, YouTuber and activist Gary Stevenson, and Dr Kristian...

  16. 2025 Dec 16 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Some instances of media bias are easier to spot than others. Mackenzie France explains how the BBC's Israel problem has been apparent for years. It's never a good idea for the state to substitute its force for the decision-making power of the consumer. Cláudia Nunes says California's crackdown on...

  17. 2025 Dec 9 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Syria's new president has found favor with Western powers, despite his checkered past involvement with terrorists. Lora Karch wonders, should the West legitimize the "New Syria"? Conservatives who are befuddled as to why younger voters would embrace socialism, may be the ones giving those voters…

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  18. 2025 Dec 2 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The temptation to label political opponents as "Nazis" is too much for some to resist. Ted Newson explains why such a label is an insult to those who actually fought against totalitarianism. Nicotine pouches have become a popular alternative to cigarettes, vaping and smokeless tobacco. Bojan...

  19. 2025 Nov 25 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    What will Zohran Mamdani's win in the NYC mayoral race mean for that city and for politics in general? Aidan Grogan examines the possibilities of Mayor Mamdani and his champagne socialism. President Trump's deal to lower drug prices is good news to Americans tired of paying high prices for weight...

  20. 2025 Nov 18 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The end has come for the "pink tide" revolution that swept across Bolivia nearly 20 years ago. Maggie Anders says, Bolivia isn't the only country that is stepping away from socialist promises. The recent election of an openly socialist mayor in New York City is due, in part, to economic struggle....

  21. 2025 Nov 11 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The government shutdown has left many sectors of our lives untouched but there one where its impact is being felt. Emily Ekshian says cryptocurrency competition is the growing power play. The stock market may be soaring to new heights but there are good reasons to be cautious. Simon Laird warns...

  22. 2025 Nov 4 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Free speech advocates have been watching the erosion of free speech in Britain for decades. Ted Newson says, Britain's free speech collapse offers a warning for America. Aidan Grogan joins us to discuss the left's baby dilemma. He explains how the left doesn't want children but immigrants alone...

  23. 2025 Oct 28 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    With the federal government sending agents and National Guard troops into crime-stricken U.S. cities, the question arises as to how crime got so bad in the first place. Ed Tarnowski explains why the American city cannot blossom in lawlessness. One of the lesser-known features of president Trump's...

  24. 2025 Oct 21 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The European Union's new Digital Markets Act may have the best of intentions, but Bojan Lazarevski warns there's still time to fix the DMA's more noticeable flaws. A number of college students are petitioning the U.S. president to make school transcripts actually show the effort involved. Ben...

  25. 2025 Oct 14 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    As the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the nation is having an identity crisis. Caleb Franz explains why the history wars are jeopardizing America's future. The Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is sparking deep discussions on immigration law. Mike Fox says, there's a lot more...

  26. 2025 Oct 7 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The move toward renewable energy has brought some interesting challenges to the U.K. as the capacity to store power is lagging. Charles Aldous says, to fix Britain's battery blunder, look to America. Keeping up with aging infrastructure in Los Angeles is a near impossible task for municipal...

  27. 2025 Sept 30 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Zohran Mamdani is running for Mayor of New York City on promises that he will pursue social justice and make NYC more affordable. But Daniel Idfresne warns New Yorkers that all of those promises have already been tested and failed in Chicago. The government of Israel has been dealing with...

  28. 2025 Sept 23 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    At first glance, the prospect of cracking down on deep-fakes sounds like a good idea. However, as Sarah Montalbano explains, an anti-deepfakes bill before Congress could get a lot of innocent gamers like her in trouble. The assassination of Charlie Kirk has deeply impacted Gen Z. Alex Rosada...

  29. 2025 Sept 16 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The outcome of the 2024 election in the U.S. is clear evidence of a vibe-shift to the right on the part of Gen Z. Benjamin Rothove explains why Democrats are losing younger voters over faith more than ideology. Pain management for Medicare patients is becoming more a matter of dollars than of...

  30. 2025 Sept 9 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    President Trump's tariff strategy has been in place for a little over a month with mixed results. Agustin Forzani explains the hidden costs of Trump's tariffs. High drug prices have many Americans clamoring for relief and the Trump administration has responded. Nicholas Armstrong says there are...

  31. 2025 Sept 2 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The advent of AI is giving us solutions as well as new challenges to address. Brayden Myers breaks down democracy's machine learning problem and warns us what to watch for. An offshoot of the UK organization Palestine Action, is making inroads in the U.S. by spreading anti-American ideologies…

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  32. 2025 Aug 26 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    President Trump's tariffs have prompted cheers and jeers from the various industries affected. Ellis Scherer says Trump's copper tariff increases are a threat to communication infrastructure. The question of sovereignty for the Canadian province of Alberta is looming large in the minds of many....

  33. 2025 Aug 19 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    America's addiction to eating has taken a curious turn toward conspicuous consumption. Maggie Anders explains why Americans are hungry and gluttony is on the menu. Regulatory burdens can discourage young people from engaging in entrepreneurial pursuits. Brayden Myers says, America's youth should…

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  34. 2025 Aug 11 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The horrific Texas Hill Country floods in July have sparked calls for greater accountability on the part of the authorities who run the flood alert systems. Garrett W. Fulce says, if you want accountability, let flood victims sue the state of Texas. Immigration is a hot button topic in America...

  35. 2025 Aug 5 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Among the gradual shifts in American society over time is the trend for Sunday to be a day of leisure rather than a day of worship. Anna Mays asks, why is the NFL more popular than the church? There's been a lot of sound and fury in D.C. on the topic of what to do about Medicaid. Bautista Vivanco...

  36. 2025 July 29 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    President Trump has been vocal about his support for efforts in Washington D.C. to remove homeless encampments. Susannah Petitt says, destroying the encampments may make the homeless less visible but it won't solve the root problems. The Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress contains a new law...

  37. 2025 July 22 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Antisemitism is finding its way into New York City's public schools. Garion Frankel explains why the DEI being taught in those schools, isn't likely to fix the problem. Age verification laws are intended to keep young online users safe from harmful content. David McGarry warns that such policies...

  38. 2025 July 15 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    What the American taxpayers are getting for their money from PBS and NPR is raising serious budget questions in Congress. Matt Cookson says, in light of Congressional testimony, NPR and PBS should be defunded. Supporters of tariffs say that the goal of such measures is to bring jobs back to the...

  39. 2025 July 8 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Federal regulators who are going after tech giant Google say they are doing so to protect the consumer from artificially-stifled competition. Kyle Moran says, like it or not, Google got where they were by being better. Proposals to have Congress cap credit card interest rates may sound like an…

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  40. 2025 July 1 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Sweden is leading Europe with a growing record of public health successes. Beatriz Santos questions why the European Union continues to ignore those successes. 'Buy now, pay later' companies are facing scrutiny from politicians and regulators. Mike Viola says, let competition, not government...

  41. 2025 June 24 Moving Forwards with Young Voices

    A proposal to tax so-called "carried interest" at a higher rate is being floated by the Trump administration. Sam Haus says, don't let the government 'carry' any more interest. The Make America Healthy Again movement is likely well-intended but carries a few political risks too. Sofia Hamilton...

  42. 2025 June 16 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Attending a trade school rather than pursuing a traditional four year degree isn't for everyone. Iulia Lupse explains when trade school makes more sense than a college degree. To live in a high trust space is to experience peace, community and purpose. Ethan Watson lays out who killed our high...

  43. 2025 June 10 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Governments around the world are learning how to work with and manage AI. Bojan Lazarevski says the EU can learn from the UK's more friendly approach to AI. El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele has won over many Western leaders with his iron-fisted crackdown on criminal gangs. Joseph Bouchard...

  44. 2025 June 3 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Taxpayers in Canada are being stretched thin by their elected officials. Samantha Dagres says, when it comes to tax cuts, remember that it's your money, not Ottawa's. Some of France's cities are beginning to look like battlegrounds. William Barclay asks, are France's no-go zones real? The...

  45. 2025 May 27 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    It's only been a year since members of the European Union signed the Migration and Asylum pact and it's already falling apart. Victoria Pazos breaks down the reasons for the failure. Cuba has seen more than its share of human rights abuses over the years. Gabriela Blanco explains how the fruit of...

  46. 2025 May 20 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Antitrust actions on the part of the federal government are supposed to protect consumers. Kyle Moran says, the current effort to break up Google could be a disaster for the open internet. Many municipalities are struggling to find affordable housing for their residents. Noah Gould explains why…

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  47. 2025 May 13 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Donald Trump and Javier Milei are seemingly cut from the same cloth but both lead very different nations. Agustina Sosa explains what we can learn from this transnational bromance. In regions where lack of water is always a concern, cloud seeding is raising some promising possibilities. Isaiah...

  48. 2025 May 6 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Higher education is at a crossroads. Ryan Silverstein says schools facing a loss of federal funding, like Harvard, should learn from Hillsdale and other schools that don't take federal funds. Russia and China have a complicated relationship. Farrell Gregory explains the limits of the Sino-Russian...

  49. 2025 Apr 29 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    The Trump administration's hard focus on deportations is leading to a number of unintended consequences. Agustina Vergara Cid explains why kicking out foreign students is a loss for America. Refugees fleeing from active conflicts are adding to the growing challenges many countries are facing with...

  50. 2025 Apr 22 Moving Forward with Young Voices

    Progressive political candidates in Ontario tried to woo younger voters with promises of rent control and tuition subsidies. William Dunstan says these politicians misunderstood what young people need. With the election of Donald Trump, the way the Vatican can negotiate with Cuba has changed....

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Young Voices is a non-profit PR agency and talent firm for students and young professionals in policy. Each week on Moving Forward, four Young Voices contributors join host Bryan Hyde for a 10-minute conversation about politics, policy, news and current affairs. Topics range from free-market environmentalism to hyperinflation, confronting China to descheduling marijuana, and educational freedom to junk in outer space!

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