#ICYMI: In Season 6 of #YouMightBeRight, Govs. Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam asked John White, CEO of nonprofit curriculum publisher Great Minds and former Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, about where he sees K-12 education headed in the USA. He pointed to several

Congratulations to Dan Balz, who is retiring from full-time work at the The Washington Post after 47 years! Back in Season 4 of #YouMightBeRight, Dan spoke to Govs. Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen about how political reporting from traditional media has changed over the decades,

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#ICYMI: In Season 3, Govs. Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam were joined by Richard V. Reeves, President of American Institute for Boys and Men, and Melissa S. Kearney, Professor of Economics at Univ. of Maryland, for a special live episode recorded at Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. Reeves and Kearney talked about the increase of

Just like the #YouMightBeRight podcast, Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr. continues to serve as an inspiration for Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs's programs and initiatives. Honoring his legacy of civil communication and problem solving, students are empowered to rise above the “politics as usual,”

Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr.'s political career was once described as “a product of his unique capacity to win the confidence and trust of even those with whom he fundamentally disagreed.” In each episode of #YouMightBeRight, Gov. Phil Bredesen, Gov. Bill Haslam, and their guests

🚨 Now accepting nominations! The Howard H. Baker Jr. Award for Public Service honors an exceptional young leader with a $25,000 prize for a commitment to and a track record of public problem-solving. Selection criteria include: ✅ Demonstrated ability to find common ground ✅ A

Are you or is someone you know interested in beginning a professional degree focused on public service, effective management, and creative problem-solving? Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs's Master of Public Administration (MPA) balances theory with hands-on learning to prepare students to pursue

#ICYMI: In Season 6 of #YouMightBeRight, Govs. Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen spoke with Heather Long, an opinion columnist at the The Washington Post, about how trade policy has evolved and the impact of tariffs. When asked what potential policy changes she would prioritize to

One week until we welcome our #BakerVols back for the first day of fall semester! #BePartOfTheSolution

#ICYMI: Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs recently introduced the Howard H. Baker Jr. Award for Public Service in honor of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s enduring legacy. This prestigious award will recognize an exceptional young leader who exemplifies a commitment to and track record of public

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This week, Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs is welcoming a new class of problem solvers at UT Knoxville! Many of these incoming freshmen worked with Claire Morrell, the Recruitment Coordinator for the school’s Student Success team. Claire helps students and their families navigate the

Ready to apply for a graduate program with a #YouMightBeRight perspective? UT Knoxville’s Graduate Admissions application is now open for cohorts starting in Fall 2026! Visit baker.utk.edu/graduate to learn about Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs’s Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of

#GoodNews: New episodes of #YouMightBeRight will be available in the next few weeks! While you wait, make sure you’re subscribed on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a review, and catch up on any episodes you may have missed. Recent guests have included Jeb Bush,

Last week, elected and business leaders from around the country and world gathered in Memphis to honor Fred Smith, the late founder of FedEx. In addition to his work to revolutionize the logistics industry, he will always be remembered for his extensive philanthropy and impact

A number of students recently completed Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs's Congressional Internship Program, where they had opportunities to work directly with legislators, meet with constituents and industry leaders, and gain unique, firsthand #PublicPolicy experience. Tap the link to learn about

#ICYMI: In Season 5 of #YouMightBeRight, the governors were joined by BYU-Idaho's Hyrum Lewis and UVU's Verlan Lewis, authors of “The Myth of Left and Right.” The brothers argued that, contrary to popular belief, there are no consistent philosophies behind the political spectrum

At the recent Energy and Environmental Forum, hosted at Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Duke University’s Dr. Stuart Pimm (STUART PIMM) discussed the current state of biodiversity, practical strategies to reduce biodiversity loss, and the importance of local conservation efforts. Listen to his full

#NewEpisode: With the judicial branch increasingly in the spotlight, how judges are chosen and held accountable has never mattered more. During a special live episode of #YouMightBeRight, recorded at Univ. of Memphis Law, the governors spoke with TN Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby,