The Tudor Dixon Podcast

What would Medicare for All actually mean for American patients, doctors, and taxpayers?
Tudor Dixon sits down with healthcare policy expert Sally Pipes, president and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute and author of The World’s Medicine Chest: How America Gained Pharmaceutical Supremacy—and How to Keep It, to examine the debate over Medicare for All and single-payer healthcare.
Pipes draws on her experience growing up in Canada to discuss the trade-offs she sees in government-run healthcare, including longer wait times, physician shortages, healthcare rationing, taxes, and limits on patient choice. The conversation also examines healthcare systems in Canada and the United Kingdom, the cost of expanding government healthcare in the United States, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates, and the impact of government policy on medical innovation.
Tudor and Sally also discuss alternatives for lowering healthcare costs, including association health plans, increased competition, PBM reform, short-term insurance plans, and giving patients more control over their healthcare decisions.
A major focus is Canada's healthcare wait times. The Fraser Institute's 2025 survey reported a median 28.6-week wait from GP referral to treatment, although that figure represents a survey-based measure across selected specialties rather than every Canadian patient's experience.
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Actor Nick Searcy joins Tudor Dixon to discuss the special re-release of Reagan, featuring additional footage and a new director’s cut celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Searcy, who plays James Baker in the film, reflects on Ronald Reagan’s leadership, his opposition to communism, and why he believes Reagan’s message remains relevant today.
Tudor and Nick also discuss conservative voices in Hollywood, the influence of politics on American universities, capitalism versus socialism, the value of hard work and risk-taking, and the political debates shaping the country ahead of the midterm elections. Searcy shares his experience as a conservative actor in Hollywood and explains what he hopes a new generation takes away from Reagan’s story.
Plus, Nick discusses Dennis Quaid’s portrayal of Ronald Reagan and what audiences can expect when Reagan returns to theaters.
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Harvard Law professor and renowned attorney Alan Dershowitz joins Tudor Dixon to discuss his new book, “Why I Quit the Dems, and So Should You: The Confessions of a Reluctant Republican,” and explain why he decided to leave the Democratic Party.
Dershowitz discusses his concerns about antisemitism, the Democratic Party’s relationship with Israel, and the political influence of the party’s progressive wing. He and Tudor also examine the political landscape in Michigan, including Abdul El-Sayed, Hassan Piker, Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Jocelyn Benson.
The conversation turns to Sen. John Fetterman, whom Dershowitz praises for breaking with members of his own party, as well as Hillary Clinton’s recent comments about Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel.
Plus, Dershowitz looks ahead to the future of American politics, the 2028 presidential field, Josh Shapiro, JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and explains why he believes the upcoming elections could determine whether the Democratic Party changes direction.
Dershowitz’s new book, “Why I Quit the Dems, and So Should You,” is scheduled for release September 29.
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What happens when a country embraces socialism—and could America be heading down the same road?
Tudor Dixon is joined by Manhattan Institute fellow and Venezuela native Daniel Di Martino, who shares firsthand insight into how socialism transformed his homeland and why he sees warning signs emerging in the United States. Di Martino explains why he believes Americans still have time to avoid Venezuela’s mistakes, but warns about rising government spending, debt, nationalization, and politicians promising increasingly expensive government programs.
Tudor and Daniel also tackle the battle over AI and data centers, including fears over electricity and water usage, whether data centers could actually lower property taxes and revitalize struggling communities, and why moratoriums could drive billions of dollars in investment elsewhere. Di Martino argues that America’s competition with China makes winning the AI and energy race even more critical.
Plus, they discuss Venezuela’s oil industry, America’s energy future, Marco Rubio’s record on Venezuela, and why Di Martino believes JD Vance is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2028—even though he personally sees strengths in Rubio’s experience and consistency.
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Tudor Dixon is joined by longtime Charlie Kirk friend and mentor Frank Turek for a powerful conversation marking the anniversary of Charlie’s assassination and examining the cultural battle over truth, faith, family, and freedom.
Turek discusses his new book, The War on Reality: Recovering Truth in a World That Celebrates Lies, which he dedicated to Charlie, and shares personal stories from the days leading up to Charlie’s death—including their private conversations about Christianity, government, marriage, Israel, and preparing for college campus debates.
Tudor and Turek also tackle socialism, cultural Marxism, DEI and “equity,” Hasan Piker, the decline of the nuclear family, transgender ideology, and why Christians cannot afford to disengage from politics and culture. Turek explains why he believes Charlie’s ultimate mission went far beyond politics: bringing young people closer to Christ and defending truth in a culture increasingly at war with reality.
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