by Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee
Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam bring their perspectives to some of the country’s most challenging public policy questions, joined by expert guests with a range of viewpoints. In Season 9, they turn their attention to issues shaping the national conversation ahead of the midterm elections, including redistricting, affordability and what the polling numbers reveal about American voters. Produced by the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, "You Might Be Right" demonstrates that disagreement doesn’t have to mean…
You Might Be Right brings together two former governors—Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam—with prominent economists Michael Strain (American Enterprise Institute) and Jason Furman (Harvard, former Council of Economic Advisors chair) to examine whether America is experiencing a genuine affordability crisis. This is framed…
Worth it if you want informed perspectives on the affordability debate from economists across the political spectrum and are interested in how this issue shapes 2026 midterm politics.
This episode of You Might Be Right examines redistricting and gerrymandering ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, hosted by former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. The hosts interview two leading experts: Jonathan Rodden, a Stanford political science professor, and Sam Wang,…
Worth it if you want to understand how redistricting affects the 2026 midterms and are comfortable with expert-level political analysis.
This 26-minute episode from 'You Might Be Right' features former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam discussing Dolly Parton's life, legacy, and approach to public influence. The episode frames Dolly as a model for maintaining universal appeal while taking principled stands on causes she cared about—all…
Worth it if you're interested in Dolly Parton's cultural legacy, Tennessee politics, or seeking examples of cross-partisan influence in contemporary America.
