PeliCast

In March 2020, we announced the launch of the PeliCast, a webinar series focused around issues impacting Louisianans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, we’ve had great guests from around the state and nation join us in covering topics like education tips for parents and teachers, the role of the Constitution during COVID-19, the importance of lifting occupational licensing barriers during the pandemic, and many others.

PeliCast

March 4, 2022

PeliCast: Satire and Politics

In this episode of the PeliCast, Seth Dillon, CEO of the popular news satire website The Babylon [...]

PeliCast

October 11, 2021

PeliCast: Ready, Set, Read!

On this episode of the PeliCast, Laitram President and CEO Jay Lapeyre and Innovations for Learning [...]

PeliCast

October 7, 2021

PeliCast: How Will CA #1 Make Louisiana More Competitive?

On this episode of the PeliCast, State Representative Beau Beaullieu will discuss how streamlining [...]

PeliCast

August 26, 2021

PeliCast: Why Is Tax Reform Necessary?

Tune in to hear Robert Travis Scott, President of PAR, and State Representative Beau Beaullieu talk [...]

Every Louisianan Should Have the Opportunity to Flourish

PeliCast

August 18, 2021

Every Louisianan Should Have the Opportunity to Flourish

In this PeliCast, Daniel Erspamer and Raheem Williams will be highlighting and announcing the new [...]

How Can Accountability Drive Student Outcomes?

PeliCast

August 13, 2021

How Can Accountability Drive Student Outcomes?

In this PeliCast, Mississippi State Superintendent, Dr. Carey Wright; Chief Accountability Officer [...]

PeliCast

July 9, 2021

PeliCast: Louisiana State Bar Association Lawsuit Update

In this Pelicast, Pelican Institute General Counsel, Sarah Harbison will be joined by Dane Ciolino [...]

The State of Broadband with Eric Peterson and Matthew Nicaud

PeliCast

June 29, 2021

The State of Broadband with Eric Peterson and Matthew Nicaud

In this Pelicast, Eric Peterson, Director of the Pelican Center for Technology and Innovation, and [...]

2021 Legislative Update with Daniel Erspamer

PeliCast

May 13, 2021

2021 Legislative Update with Daniel Erspamer

We are at the halfway mark for the 2021 legislative session. Join CEO of the Pelican Institute [...]

PeliCast

February 19, 2021

Expanding Telehealth in Louisiana

As telehealth becomes more important than ever before, how can Louisiana and other states expand [...]

PeliCast

February 9, 2021

Lawsuit to Help Louisiana Kids in Need

A little-known Louisiana law is preventing Ursula Newell-Davis, a professional social worker, from [...]

Micro Schools and the Future of Education

PeliCast

January 28, 2021

Micro Schools and the Future of Education

What exactly are micro schools and how are they helping Louisiana students during COVID-19? Tune [...]

PeliCast

December 8, 2020

COVID-19 Lawsuits Update

Several lawsuits have been filed over COVID-19 mandates in many states around the country. Tune in [...]

PeliCast

November 17, 2020

Tax Reform in Louisiana

What would reforming Louisiana’s tax code do to your paycheck? Tune in Tuesday, as we host a [...]

PeliCast

November 10, 2020

2020 Elections Impact on Tech

What impact will the elections have on technology and innovation in the U.S.? Join us Tuesday, as [...]

PeliCast

November 2, 2020

2020 Elections Preview and Outlook

Who’s in the lead and what are polls saying about the Presidential and other major elections [...]

PeliCast

October 29, 2020

Constitutional Amendment 4 Discussion

Join us live on Wednesday at noon, as State Rep. Beau Beaullieu tells us how Constitutional [...]

SCOTUS Nomination Process with The Cato Institute

PeliCast

October 19, 2020

SCOTUS Nomination Process with The Cato Institute

The past few years have featured several fiercely partisan and contentious Supreme Court [...]

PeliCast

October 15, 2020

Online Speech During Elections

Did someone say online censorship? Tune in Thursday for a special (and timely) PeliCast on the [...]

Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 Ballot

PeliCast

October 13, 2020

Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 Ballot

You’ve heard about the seven Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, but what do they [...]

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 3: Keva Landrum

PeliCast

October 6, 2020

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 3: Keva Landrum

Tune in Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for the next in our series of Orleans District Attorney election [...]

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 2: Jason Williams

PeliCast

October 5, 2020

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 2: Jason Williams

Tune in Monday at 9 a.m. for the next in our series of Orleans District Attorney election [...]

Virtual Learning and Charter Schools During COVID-19

Education, PeliCast

October 2, 2020

Virtual Learning and Charter Schools During COVID-19

Virtual learning and “micro-schools” are things we’ve all learned about this [...]

Why are Politicians Threatening to Use Antitrust?

PeliCast

September 23, 2020

Why are Politicians Threatening to Use Antitrust?

Many politicians are threatening to use antitrust law as a vehicle to address their pet grievances [...]

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 1: Arthur Hunter

PeliCast

September 18, 2020

Orleans DA Candidates Episode 1: Arthur Hunter

Watch the first in our series of Orleans District Attorney election PeliCasts! On this first [...]

View from Washington and Recent Unrest in America

Center for Justice, PeliCast

September 14, 2020

View from Washington and Recent Unrest in America

Inspiring words from The Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James on the PeliCast! From social [...]

PeliCast

September 8, 2020

COVID-19 and Workforce Development

How are school closures impacting Louisiana’s workforce? Today at 1:10 p.m. on the PeliCast, [...]

Protecting Life and Liberty in a Pandemic

PeliCast

September 3, 2020

Protecting Life and Liberty in a Pandemic

Did Louisiana’s government infringe on the rights of its citizens with its COVID-19 mandates? Join [...]

Back to School Week Episode 3: Louisiana School Updates, Future Plans and Reform Opportunities

PeliCast

August 20, 2020

Back to School Week Episode 3: Louisiana School Updates, Future Plans and Reform Opportunities

Our new State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley joins the PeliCast! Listen in as we [...]

Back to School Week Episode 2: Expanding School Choice in Louisiana

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August 19, 2020

Back to School Week Episode 2: Expanding School Choice in Louisiana

Louisiana Federation for Children Regional Government Affairs Director Kelli Bottger joins the [...]

Back to School Week Episode 1: Current Challenges and Opportunities Looking Ahead for Louisiana Schools

PeliCast

August 18, 2020

Back to School Week Episode 1: Current Challenges and Opportunities Looking Ahead for Louisiana Schools

BESE members Holly Boffy for BESE and Ashley Ellis for BESE District 5 are joining our first Back [...]

COVID-19’s Impact on School Choice in Louisiana and Nationwide

PeliCast

August 4, 2020

COVID-19’s Impact on School Choice in Louisiana and Nationwide

As schools start back, many questions are on the minds of parents across Louisiana. Tune into the [...]

Getting Louisianans Back to Work Post-COVID-19

PeliCast

July 30, 2020

Getting Louisianans Back to Work Post-COVID-19

How will cities in Louisiana and across the nation economically recover after the COVID-19 [...]

Evasive Entrepreneurs and Permissionless Innovation

PeliCast

June 30, 2020

Evasive Entrepreneurs and Permissionless Innovation

What kind of environment is best for innovation? How are companies like Uber and Tesla able to [...]

Janus Two-Year Anniversary and the Fight for Workers’ Rights

PeliCast

June 26, 2020

Janus Two-Year Anniversary and the Fight for Workers’ Rights

This Saturday marks two years since one man from a small town in Illinois substantially expanded [...]

Education Reform Opportunities During COVID-19

PeliCast

June 24, 2020

Education Reform Opportunities During COVID-19

Education reform advocate Rick Hess joins this episode of the PeliCast! Rick is a resident scholar [...]

Philosophical Principles of Freedom and Individual Liberty During COVID-19

PeliCast

May 27, 2020

Philosophical Principles of Freedom and Individual Liberty During COVID-19

How do the principles of freedom and individual liberty play into the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and [...]

PeliCast

May 14, 2020

Contact Tracing and Privacy Concerns

So, what exactly is contact tracing? How can we protect our privacy with governments using this [...]

PeliCast

May 13, 2020

PeliCast Town Hall: Legislative Updates and Thoughts on Economic Shutdown

Calling all St. Tammany residents! Watch the special Get Louisiana Working Town Hall we hosted with [...]

Federal CARES Act and Advice for Louisiana’s Leaders

PeliCast

May 5, 2020

Federal CARES Act and Advice for Louisiana’s Leaders

Congressman Garret Graves joins the PeliCast! We discussed the federal COVID-19 aid package, what [...]

PeliCast

April 29, 2020

PeliCast Town Hall: Next Steps for the Legislature and Tax Reform

Calling all Lafourche and Terrebonne residents! Watch our first-ever PeliCast Town Hall with [...]

Importance of Getting Louisianans Connected During COVID-19

PeliCast

April 23, 2020

Importance of Getting Louisianans Connected During COVID-19

How can Louisiana and other states ensure their citizens are better connected to the internet and [...]

East Baton Rouge Coroner on the Local Impact of COVID-19

PeliCast

April 22, 2020

East Baton Rouge Coroner on the Local Impact of COVID-19

We’ve talked to a variety of experts on the PeliCast, but this episode is truly unique. [...]

Reopening the Economy and Getting Louisiana Working

PeliCast

April 21, 2020

Reopening the Economy and Getting Louisiana Working

We need a plan to Get Louisiana Working. Watch the PeliCast featuring our CEO Daniel Erspamer, as [...]

Tech News: Three Cheers for the Internet!

PeliCast

April 16, 2020

Tech News: Three Cheers for the Internet!

Despite the gorgeous weather in large swaths of the country, the recent spread of COVID-19 and [...]

Updates on Louisiana’s Oil & Gas Industry and It Role During COVID-19

PeliCast

April 16, 2020

Updates on Louisiana’s Oil & Gas Industry and It Role During COVID-19

How is Louisiana’s oil and gas industry dealing with the current challenges facing our state, [...]

PeliCast

April 14, 2020

Louisiana Healthcare & COVID-19

What does Gov. Edwards’ recent executive order mean for Louisiana healthcare workers during [...]

PeliCast

April 9, 2020

Occupational Licensing & COVID-19

How can we remove job barriers to help Louisianans get to work during and after COVID-19? On the [...]

PeliCast

April 8, 2020

Press Freedom & COVID-19

What is the role of the news media and how can we protect the freedom of the press during a crisis [...]

Tech & Innovation with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

PeliCast

April 2, 2020

Tech & Innovation with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

What role is the internet playing during COVID-19 and how can we help Louisianans stay connected? [...]

PeliCast

April 1, 2020

Lawyer, CNN Commentator Joins PeliCast to Talk Constitutional Role During COVID-19

CNN political analyst Sarah Isgur recently joined Pelican Institute General Counsel Sarah Harbison [...]

PeliCast

March 31, 2020

COVID-19 & the Courts

How is Louisiana’s court system handling COVID-19? Our CEO Daniel Erspamer joined Hon. Scott [...]

PeliCast

March 27, 2020

Constitution & COVID-19

How can we preserve liberty and freedom during COVID-19? Watch our PeliCast with Harvard Law [...]

PeliCast

March 24, 2020

Education & COVID-19

Here’s the education PeliCast with our Education Policy Director Ethan Melancon and EQA [...]

PeliCast

March 23, 2020

Introductory PeliCast

Welcome to our first-ever live PeliCast! Our CEO Daniel Erspamer talks about the developing [...]

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