The Case for Smaller Government [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • September 30, 2026

How much power should unelected bureaucrats have—and how much should taxpayers be willing to spend? On this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Phil Kerpen of…

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Taxes & Economy

How Socialism Destroys the American Dream [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • September 16, 2026

Socialism is gaining traction among young Americans—but why? In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Nick Freitas, former Virginia legislator, Green Beret, combat veteran, and…

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Energy

America Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • August 19, 2026

Pennsylvania sits atop one of the largest natural gas reserves on the planet. It exports electricity, supports high-paying energy jobs, and has the potential to expand its nuclear power capacity.

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Education

Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet? [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 29, 2026

The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could dramatically expand educational opportunity across America—but only if governors choose to opt in. Andrew Lewis sits down with Tommy Schultz, CEO of…

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State Budget

Inside Pennsylvania’s Budget Battle [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 7, 2026

What really happens behind closed doors during Pennsylvania’s budget negotiations? Andrew Lewis sits down with former Pennsylvania Senate Secretary-Parliamentarian Megan Martin (now the Commonwealth Foundation’s chief operating officer and…

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Education

The Choice That Changed My Life [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 2, 2026

A single educational opportunity can change the course of a life. Andrew Lewis sits down with two Pennsylvanians whose lives were transformed by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)…

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Education

Trust Parents, Not Bureaucracies [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • June 24, 2026

Pennsylvania spends nearly $24,000 per student each year, yet fewer than one-third of eighth graders are proficient in math and reading. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis…

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Regulation

From Red Tape to Red Carpet [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • June 10, 2026

Pennsylvania state government has been notorious for red tape. Now, lawmakers are working to roll out the red carpet to streamline the permitting process. Andrew Lewis sits down with…

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