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AUGUST 22-24, 2019 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO Letter from the Chairman JENNIFER SCHUBERT-AKIN AUGUST 22-24, 2019 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO Letter from the Chairman JENNIFER SCHUBERT-AKIN As the Steamboat Institute enters Welcome to its 2nd decade of “inspiring Americans to greatness,” we are looking to the future – specifically, to the future leadership that will preserve and protect our cherished freedoms. Look around you this weekend and you will see our 29 emerging leaders from across the U.S., who are attending this weekend on scholarships, thanks to our many generous supporters. And, look through this program to see the young, rising star journalists – our 7 Tony Blankley Fellows – who are speaking and moderating panels. We will also feature a debate on the future of our country: “Socialism vs Capitalism: Is America destined to become a socialist nation?” With this debate shaping up to be the central issue of the 2020 Presidential campaign, we are taking this debate on the road with our Campus Liberty Tour in September, visiting the University of Maryland, University of Texas – Austin, and University of Colorado – Denver. What about the future of free speech on college campuses? Our Courage in Education award will recognize a brave professor who dared to challenge his administration for the lack of ideological balance in the school’s extracurricular programming. For this simple act, he was subjected to a firestorm of criticism, including calls for his tenure to be reviewed, threats against his family, and destruction of his personal property on campus. And, closely following the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we are excited to celebrate the future of the space program with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. But, as we look to the future, we must find creative new ways to persuade people from across the political and social spectrum of the value of individual liberty, freedom from excessive government regulation, and personal responsibility. With our growing film Featuring Keynote festival, now in its third year, we are aiming to do just that. We hope you will take time to visit with our next generation of Dinner Speaker leaders, take in a good movie, sip a Coyote Gold Margarita, and enjoy the freedom we have to gather in this beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. ALAN DERSHOWITZ We are honored to have you with us as we begin our 2nd decade Professor Emeritus, Harvard Law School of “inspiring Americans to greatness.” Jennifer Schubert-Akin The Steamboat Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non- partisan organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, The Steamboat Institute extent allowed by law. 2 2019 FREEDOM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL Inspiring Americans to Greatness CONFERENCE DAY SESSIONS take place in the Korbel Ballroom at Steamboat Grand Please help us to ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all by following the below guidelines: • Kindly silence cell phones • Audio/videotaping is expressly prohibited • Index cards are provided for your use in submitting questions to our speakers. Volunteers will gather the cards. • Twitter @Steamboat_Inst, Instagram @thesteamboatinstitute, and #FreedomConference19 Wifi access in Korbel Ballroom at The Steamboat Grand: User name: GrandConference Password: HappyTrails Miracle in East Texas The Creepy Line Not in Vein Thursday, Aug. 22 Thursday, Aug. 22 Friday, Aug. 23 Meet the film producers 3:00 pm 7:30 pm 3:30 pm and stars All FILM FESTIVAL screenings will be shown at Wildhorse 6 Stadium Cinemas, 655 Marketplace Plaza, a 5-7 minute walk from the Steamboat Grand (free shuttle will Also be provided) Gosnell The Pursuit A Dog’s Journey Saturday, Aug. 24 Saturday, Aug. 24 Saturday, Aug. 24 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 7:30 pm steamboatinstitute.org 2019 FREEDOM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL 3 THURSDAY, Day 1 AUGUST 22, 2019 3:00 – 5:00 pm FILM FESTIVAL Featuring remarks by co-producers SAM & KEVIN SORBO “Miracle in East Texas” Inspired by one of the most improbably true stories ever, this is the entertaining tale of two aging con men at the dawn of the Great Depression, and the biggest oil strike in the history of the world. The mostly true story will make you laugh, shed a tear, and give you pride in the God-Blessed American way. 5:00 – 7:00 pm Sponsor-Speaker Welcome Reception (location provided to invited guests) 7:30 – 9:30 pm FILM FESTIVAL Followed by panel with co-producers MICHELLE AND MATTHEW “The Creepy Line” TAYLOR (Wandering Foot Productions) An eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it. The Creepy Line is a title culled from the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, when during a 2010 interview he explained Google’s code of conduct: “The Google policy on a lot of things is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it.” 4 2019 FREEDOM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL Inspiring Americans to Greatness FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 Day 2 ***C-SPAN WILL BE RECORDING ALL FRIDAY SESSIONS*** 8:00 – 9:00 am Registration opens and breakfast buffet is served 9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks JENNIFER SCHUBERT-AKIN, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder, Steamboat Institute Presentation of the Colors by local AMERICAN LEGION/VFW HONOR GUARD Pledge of Allegiance, led by SCOUT ENNIS, Member of Steamboat Institute’s Emerging Leaders Advisory Council Our National Anthem, performed by DR. KERI RUSTHOI, Soprano; Founder and former Artistic Director, Opera Steamboat; International Soloist for summer music festivals in Europe Invocation by AMELIA HETFIELD, Member of Steamboat Institute’s Emerging Leaders Advisory Council 9:15 – 10:00 am Opening Address DAVID BERNHARDT, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior Following his remarks, Secretary Bernhardt will be interviewed by JILLIAN KAY MELCHIOR, Editorial Page Writer, The Wall Street Journal 10:00 – 10:15 am Break 10:15 – 11:15 am Debate: TRENT ENGLAND, Executive Vice President, Oklahoma Council of “How Should We Elect Our President? Public Affairs A Debate on National Popular Vote vs. TED TRIMPA, Founder and CEO, Trimpa Group Electoral College” Moderator: HADLEY HEATH MANNING, Policy Director, Independent Women’s Forum; Tony Blankley Senior Fellow, Steamboat Institute 11:15 am – 12:00 pm “The Rise of the Administrative ILYA SHAPIRO, Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies, State: Will the U.S. be a democracy Cato Institute in the future or a nation ruled PETER WALLISON, Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, by the unelected officials of the American Enterprise Institute administrative state?” Moderator: SAAGAR ENJETI, Chief Washington Correspondent, The Hill and Hill.TV; 2019-20 Tony Blankley Fellow, Steamboat Institute Following this panel, Mr. Wallison will sign copies of his book, Judicial Fortitude: The Last Chance to Rein in the Administrative State 12:00 – 12:15 pm Break steamboatinstitute.org 2019 FREEDOM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL 5 Day 2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 (continued) ***C-SPAN WILL BE RECORDING ALL FRIDAY SESSIONS*** 12:15 – 1:00 pm Luncheon Speaker JIM DEMINT, Chairman of Conservative Partnership Institute; U.S. “Conservative: Knowing What to Senator from South Carolina (2005-13) Keep: Why the Principles that made Moderator: HADLEY HEATH MANNING, Policy Director, Independent America the freest, most prosperous Women’s Forum; Tony Blankley Senior Fellow, Steamboat Institute nation in world history must be reclaimed to prevent our demise” 1:00 – 1:15 pm Break 1:15 – 2:00 pm “Keeping America Safe: SARA CARTER, Investigative Reporter; Fox News Contributor A Deep Dive into the intersecting (participating via Skype) threats of anti-Semitism, Muslim ASRA NOMANI, Co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement; former supremacy, border security, and reporter for The Wall Street Journal acts of terrorism” Moderator: AMBER ATHEY, White House Correspondent, The Daily Caller; 2019-20 Tony Blankley Fellow, Steamboat Institute 2:00 – 3:00 pm Debate: STEVE MOORE, Distinguished Visiting Fellow for the Project for “Socialism vs Capitalism: Economic Growth at The Heritage Foundation Is America destined to become BHASKAR SUNKARA, Founding Editor and Publisher of Jacobin; a socialist nation?” author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality Moderator: JILLIAN KAY MELCHIOR, Editorial Page Writer, The Wall Street Journal, Tony Blankley Fellow, Steamboat Institute (2015-17) Following this panel, Steve Moore will sign copies of his latest book, Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy And Bhaskar Sunkara will sign copies of his new book, The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality 3:30 – 5:00 pm FILM FESTIVAL Featuring remarks by: “Not in Vein” ASHLEY EVANS, whose story is featured in the documentary; Ms. Evans was a special guest of First Lady Melania Trump at the 2019 State of the Union Address KIM KLEINHANS, Director of Family Advocacy, Brigid’s Path, a treatment facility for babies born opioid-dependent and provider of support to families Moderator: ERICKA ANDERSEN SYLVESTER, Digital Media Consultant for Steamboat Institute; author of Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness An important documentary that every parent and community leader should see. This film showcases the opioid epidemic’s effect across our nation, offering a greater understanding of the crisis, with more in-depth reporting than any traditional media campaign could ever achieve. 6 2019 FREEDOM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL Inspiring Americans to Greatness Day 2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 (continued) ***C-SPAN WILL BE RECORDING PROFESSOR DERSHOWITZ’S KEYNOTE REMARKS*** Complimentary shuttle from Steamboat Grand to Catamount Ranch & Golf Club for the evening reception and keynote dinner 6:00 – 7:00 pm VIP/sponsor reception/photo opp with ALAN DERSHOWITZ – location provided to invited guests 7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner featuring keynote address by Invocation by REV.
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