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Joseph P. Overton

The late Joseph Overton was senior vice president of the Mackinac … time of his passing in 2003. Overton played a key role in establishing … change, posthumously named the "Overton Window," has gained national …

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Reaching the World Through an In-House Studio

… lights, as well as some stand- based lights. When no one is using the room for television, it is available for sit-down interviews, episodes of the Overton Window podcast and even virtual events. It’s equipped with two 4k cameras, wireless microphones, IFB earpieces and a control panel that pulls everything …

‘If you can make them laugh, they’ll remember things’

Shoshana Weissmann on policy advocacy on social media

… speak with her about advocating for policy through social media for the Overton Window podcast. “I never thought that being so clearly who I am would … important account that can do good stuff.” Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘The only way you’re going to get involved is by being involved’

Luke Derheim on volunteering on political campaigns

… this is how many people get their foot in the door in politics. On the Overton Window podcast, Luke Derheim, perennial volunteer turned campaign manager … going to do anything,” Derheim says. Check out the conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘Basically it was a free market wish list’

Kendall Cotton on major policy wins in Montana

… more. I speak with Frontier Institute CEO Kendall Cotton about it for the Overton Window podcast. “Montanans are more free than they were in 2021. We have … local and state levels,” Cotton says. Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘It’s a policy shift but also a cultural shift’

M. Nolan Gray on the battles for less restrictive housing regulation

… challenge of building modest housing for the Overton Window podcast. “Until recently, housing affordability … for the better.” He is working on shifting the Overton Window so much that cities rethink zoning. “The … Gray asks. Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘This is the unholy intersection of Hollywood and politics’

Jacob Whiton and Greg LeRoy on state film subsidies

… us that austerity forces states to make tough choices, including getting rid of stupid programs,” LeRoy says. Check out the conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘The dealers are protecting themselves, not protecting consumers’

Dan Crane on the fight for direct sales of vehicles

… working to improve these laws. Michael Van Beek speaks with him for the Overton Window podcast. In the early days of the auto industry, vehicles were … story to keep an eye on in the future.” Check out the conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘There’s no good outcome here’

Brian Riedl on what it will take to avoid catastrophic federal debt

… debt for more than two decades. On this week’s Overton Window podcast, I speak with Reidl about his work … catastrophic debt levels are clearly within the Overton Window right now. That’s where we’re headed. He … Institute and check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

‘I just think that’s a success, right?’

Sarah Curry on letting voters know what debts they’re being asked to approve

… to deliver more information to voters, for the Overton Window podcast. “That really bothered me because … The data they want can shift the bounds of the Overton Window and change what is politically feasible. Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

The Overton Window Turns 20

… That’s what happened with the Overton Window. The late Mackinac … Senior Vice President Joe Overton developed the idea to address … campaigns? The insight Joe Overton brought to these questions … grabbed ahold of it. Joe Overton died in a tragic ultralight … concept he pioneered the Overton Window. Many people find …