Facing the Future

Chase is joined on the show by New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Analyst Phil Sletten and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby. They discuss the crossover between the state and federal budgets and the reasons for why Congress is not producing a budget resolution this fiscal year.

This week’s Facing the Future is about Budget Education. Concord Coalition Policy Director Josh Gordon interviews Matt Glassman of the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University. Then, Bob Bixby, Tyler Sweeney and Concord Coalition Communications Director Steve Winn discuss the changing nature of the media and how that impacts budget education. Bob Bixby fills in for Chase this week.

Former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey shares his thoughts on health care and the federal budget. Concord Coalition Policy Director Josh Gordon and Bob Bixby also discuss health care as Bob fills in for Chase this week.

Economist Diane Lim and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby join the show to discuss the latest Congressional Budget Office projections, economic growth, tax reform and more.

Former U.S. Senator and Governor of New Hampshire Judd Gregg and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby discuss workforce investment, the need for reform even before the next presidential election and how key fiscal issues have changed over the years.

Chase is joined on the show by Concord Coalition National Field Director Phil Smith and Concord’s North Carolina State Coordinator Marjorie Dufek. They discuss their experiences facilitating Concord events and citizens' perspectives on fiscal policy issues over the years and throughout the country.

On this episode, we discuss funding for President Trump's plan to combat the opioid crisis, this year's budget process and the rapidly approaching 2020 presidential election cycle. Host Chase Hagaman is joined by Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby and Concord’s New Hampshire State Director Tyler Sweeney.

In this episode of "Facing the Future" we discuss immigration reform and its potential as a source of workforce growth and economic growth. We also talk about budget process reform and the importance of younger generations being civically engaged. Guests: Bob Bixby and Concord’s newest addition to the team, New Hampshire State Director Tyler Sweeney.

“Get in the game!” That was the message for young professionals that was communicated during the fifth broadcast of “Facing the Future.”

The latest program featured interviews with three young professionals and Robert L. Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition. The conversations focused on how different generations engage in the nation's fiscal policy issues and push for reform.

During the fourth broadcast of “Facing the Future,” we aired portions of The Concord Coalition’s recent event in Washington, “Fiscal Freefall: When Will it Stop?,” which featured Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich and former U.S. Rep. Tim Penny.

The conversation between the two former Congressional colleagues focused on the nation’s fiscal policies and how the current path those policies have us on is jeopardizing our future. Despite the nation’s challenges, they expressed hope and discussed some of the possible bipartisan solutions.