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All Things with Kim StrasselDonald Trump’s Deregulation BlitzDonald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the administration's overall strategy, as well as specifics, including EPA's move to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, the effort to end the war on household appliances, and antitrust policy. They also discuss the legacy of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
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2026-02-1727 min
Voices of LibertyFree Enterprise Under Fire: Kent Lassman on Defending LibertyFor more than three decades, Kent Lassman has been on the front lines defending free enterprise and pushing back against government overreach. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, he has helped lead major battles to protect economic liberty in America.
On this episode of Voices of Liberty, host Sean Themea sits down with Kent to explore the moment that lit his liberty torch, the mentors who shaped his convictions, and the real pushback that comes with challenging the regulatory state.
Kent reflects on key victories, hard-fought lessons, and why he...
2026-02-1732 min
Study Hall HQPROJECT 2025: 29. TradeThe two sources, written by Peter Navarro and Kent Lassman, discuss trade policy. Navarro, a trade protectionist, argues that America's trade deficit is detrimental to the country's economic and national security, citing China's economic aggression and the unfair trade practices of other countries. He proposes a series of measures to reduce the trade deficit, including tariffs, restrictions on Chinese investment, and visa limitations for Chinese students. Lassman, a free trader, asserts that trade benefits America's economy, promotes international cooperation, and bolsters national security. He argues that the Trump administration's tariffs have been detrimental, and he recommends a strategy of openness...
2025-02-1212 min
The Lunch Hour with Federal NewswireEp. 101 - Kent LassmanKent Lassman has served as president and CEO at the Competitive Enterprise Institute since 2016, overseeing strategy and operations for the free-market organization.As president, Lassman brings to CEI more than 30 years of public policy, research, and executive management experience. He has held positions in nonprofit organizations, on advisory boards, at private firms, and public policy organizations. He is a member of the board of directors at the Center for International Private Enterprise.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW
2024-09-1744 min
The Lunch Hour with Federal NewswireEp. 101 - Kent LassmanKent Lassman has served as president and CEO at the Competitive Enterprise Institute since 2016, overseeing strategy and operations for the free-market organization.As president, Lassman brings to CEI more than 30 years of public policy, research, and executive management experience. He has held positions in nonprofit organizations, on advisory boards, at private firms, and public policy organizations. He is a member of the board of directors at the Center for International Private Enterprise.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW
2024-09-1744 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergWonky WednesdayJonah abdicates his duties and conscripts Dispatch national correspondent Kevin D. Williamson to pick up the slack. Kevin is joined by Kent Lassman, the president and CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to discuss Adam Smith, free trade, and the recent SCOTUS verdict on Moore v. U.S. Kevin and Lassman shoulder the Sisyphean burden of decoding tax law, discuss the miracle of American innovation, and debate the hot question of punditlandia: Who should make law?Show Notes:-Follow Kevin’s work at The Dispatch-Kent’s CEI PageThe Remnant is a prod...
2024-06-2655 min
How The World WorksKent LassmanKevin D. Williamson is joined by Kent Lassman, President of Competitive Enterprise Institute. Kevin and Kent discuss the Kent's life journey to becoming the President of a national libertarian think tank in Washington, D.C and the professional strides he had to take to achieve it.
2024-03-271h 04
Giving VenturesEnergy Policy That WorksOn the latest episode of Giving Ventures, Peter talks with three enery-policy experts dedicated to crafting free-market regulatory reforms that make energy more affordable and accessible to everyone. His guests include Kent Lassman, president and CEO of Competitive Enterprise Institute; Steve Malloy, senior policy fellow at the Energy & Environment Legal Institute; and Tom Pyle, president of the Institute for Energy Research.
2022-12-1334 min
Future of FreedomCompetitive Enterprise Institute: Eliminating Harmful Bureaucratic ControlsOn this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Kent Lassman, president and CEO at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Competitive Enterprise Institute "develops and advocates policies to eliminate harmful bureaucratic controls so people can live in a freer, healthier, and more prosperous nation." Lassman talks about the effects of the recent SCOTUS opinion on West Virginia v. EPA, what the free market should be trusted with something as important as energy, and the role of those who benefit from the free market in defending the philosophy. Also, where are some on the right in the wrong...
2022-07-2632 min
Made In America with Rich RoffmanHow fast can we restart the economy?Trey Bowles is a serial entrepreneur, social capitalist, and educator. He co-founded the Dallas Entrepreneur CenterSmall business owners in Dallas ailing from the impact of COVID-19 can soon apply for relief funding of up to $25,000.The money will come from a loan fund overseen by The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Network to primarily support minority- and women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs during COVID-19.Kent Lassman, President/CEO Competitive Enterprise InstituteSince the beginning of the crisis, CEI experts have led a #NeverNeeded campaign to identify and advocate for the repeal of regulations that stand in...
2020-05-2943 min
2020-02-2610 min
Conservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 8/1/19Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, West Point Graduate, Founder of “Stand up America” and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations under President Reagan and retired as Deputy Commanding General for the US Army Pacific. Now a guest military analyst for TV and radio and co-author of the book “Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror”TOPIC..Democrats plan to steal elections!!Kent Lassman is president and CEO at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Prior to joining CEI, Lassman spent eight years as vice president at a public affairs firm in Washington, DC, counseling clients on campa...
2019-08-012h 01