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In this episode, GOPAC Executive Director Jessica Curtis looks back at some of the discussions Chairman Avella had with tax reform experts over the last year.

In this episode, GOPAC Chairman David Avella sits down with Dr. Art Laffer, the founder of supply-side economics, to discuss the ongoing efforts in Congress to pass tax cuts.

In this episode, GOPAC Chairman David Avella sits down with Indiana Senate Majority Leader Brandt Hershman, author of Indiana’s corporate tax reform, to discuss tax cuts, what it means for the US economy, and the discussion occurring right now in Congress to provide relief for middle class Americans.

In this episode recorded at our annual State Legislative Leaders Summit, GOPAC Chairman David Avella sits down with Nat Greene, author of the new book Stop Guessing: The 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers to discuss tools anyone can use to become a better problem solver.

In this episode recorded at our annual State Legislative Leaders Summit, country music star Larry Gatlin joins Chairman David Avella to discuss what it means to be a Republican-voting Conservatarian, where all the statesman have gone, giving a voice to the heartland, Johnny Cash, and more. 

In this episode recorded at our annual State Legislative Leaders Summit, Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, Chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee and highest ranking Republican in the Texas Senate, joins Chairman David Avella to discuss all things Texas including the state’s balanced budget and outstanding record in job creation, as well as Senator Nelson's tenure in the Texas State Senate. During the State Legislative Leaders Summit, GOPAC was pleased to present Senator Nelson with our Lifetime Achievement Award.

In this episode recorded at our annual State Legislative Leaders Summit, Barry Switzer, former head football coach at the University of Oklahoma and former head coach for the Dallas Cowboys, joins Chairman David Avella to discuss government over regulation, lessons he learned in leadership, and how his upbringing made him an outstanding communicator.

In this episode recorded at our annual Emerging Leaders Summit, Mark “Oz” Geist, , co-author of 13 Hours, a member of the Benghazi Annex Security Team, Marine Corps veteran and first responder, joins Chairman David Avella to discuss Geist’s experience in Benghazi and why America needs a strong military. 

In this episode recorded at GOPAC’s 10th Annual State Legislative Leaders Summit, Galen Institute’s Grace-Marie Turner joins Chairman David Avella to discuss free-market ideas for healthcare reform. 

In this episode recorded at our annual Emerging Leaders Summit, acclaimed writer, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Chris Whipple joins Chairman David Avella to discuss his new book, The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency.

In this episode recorded at our annual Emerging Leaders Summit, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty joins Chairman David Avella to discuss the impact the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have on our society, economy, and infrastructure

In this episode recorded at our annual Emerging Leaders Summit, Author and Researcher James Kane joins Chairman David Avella to discuss the science behind loyalty, the role of loyalty in the 2016 election, and what it takes for politicians and leaders to earn loyalty from their constituents. 

In this episode, Larry Kudlow, a CNBC Senior Contributor, Nationally-Syndicated radio host of “The Larry Kudlow Show”, a nationally-syndicated columnist, and author of “JFK and the Reagan Revolution,” joins Chairman David Avella to discuss President Trump’s tax plans and recently-released budget, pro-economic growth policies, Kudlow's time in the Reagan Administration, and more.

In this episode, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore joins Chairman David Avella to discuss sweeping tax cuts under the conservative North Carolina state legislature, the resulting increase in the state’s economic growth, and North Carolina barbecue. 

In this episode, The Heritage Foundation’s Economist Stephen Moore joins Chairman David Avella to discuss Stephen’s take on President Trump’s tax plan, the steps needed to get the U.S. economy growing, and The Beatles.

In this episode, Kelsey Harkness, Senior News Producer at The Daily Signal, joins Chairman David Avella to discuss her recent trip to the San Diego border wall, the realities of securing our border, and her Australian Shepherd, Utah.

In this episode, Charles Hurt, Opinion Editor at the Washington Times, joined Chairman David Avella on “Our American Experiment” to discuss "the nuclear option", President Donald Trump, 2018 midterms and media bias.

In this episode, Jim Morris, Vice Chairman of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, joins Chairman David Avella on “Our American Experiment” to discuss how a professional sports team can positively impact the economics of a city, Morris' efforts running the UN World Food Program, and of course, the Pacers. 

In this episode, Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard joins Chairman David Avella to discuss Michigan’s economic recovery, the revitalization of Detroit, and the lessons US Congress and President Trump can learn from Michigan's recent efforts on tax reform.

In this episode, Steve Forbes joins Chairman David Avella to discuss common-sense reforms to healthcare, the looming doctor shortage, and his favorite memories during his bid for Republican presidential nominee in 1996 and 2000.