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Freedom Rising with Andrew Lewis tackles the biggest issues impacting Pennsylvania and the nation. With compelling interviews and insightful commentary, Freedom Rising shows viewers how they can expand freedom in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania was the birthplace of freedom in America, and it can become a beacon of freedom yet again. Freedom Rising is a production of the Commonwealth Foundation, a Harrisburg-based think tank that transforms free-market ideas into public policies, empowering all Pennsylvanians to thrive.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFreedom Rising with Andrew Lewis tackles the biggest issues impacting Pennsylvania and the nation. With compelling interviews and insightful commentary, Freedom Rising shows viewers how they can expand freedom in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania was the birthplace of freedom in America, and it can become a beacon of freedom yet again.
Freedom Rising with Andrew Lewis is hosted by Commonwealth Foundation. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Struggling to Read to Teaching Hundreds" (14 October 2026, 54 minutes), "The Case for Smaller Government" (30 September 2026, 49 minutes), and "How Socialism DESTROYS the American Dream" (15 September 2026, 45 minutes).
Freedom Rising with Andrew Lewis publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 19 episodes.
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Commonwealth Foundation hosts Freedom Rising with Andrew Lewis, a news show with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #19
No two children are alike. So why should every child be expected to succeed in the same education system? On this episode of Freedom Rising , Andrew Lewis sits down with Reverend Joshua Robertson, founder of Black...
Episode #18
How much power should unelected bureaucrats have—and how much should taxpayers be willing to spend? On this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Phil Kerpen of American Commitment and Pennsylvania...
Episode #16
Socialism is gaining traction among young Americans—but why? In this episode of Freedom Rising , Andrew Lewis sits down with Nick Freitas, former Virginia legislator, Green Beret, combat veteran, and host of Making the...
Episode #16
As governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker became one of the country’s most prominent advocates for giving states more power to govern—and proved that state-level reforms can have a national impact. On this episode of...
Episode #14
The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) could dramatically expand educational opportunity across America—but only if governors choose to opt in. Andrew Lewis sits down with Tommy Schultz of the American Federation...
Episode #13
What really happens behind closed doors during Pennsylvania's budget negotiations? Andrew Lewis sits down with former Pennsylvania Senate Secretary-Parliamentarian Megan Martin (now Commonwealth Foundation's COO and...
Episode #12
A single educational opportunity can change the course of a life. Andrew Lewis sits down with two Pennsylvanians whose lives were transformed by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which is under...
Episode #11
Pennsylvania spends nearly $24,000 per student each year, yet fewer than one-third of eighth graders are proficient in math and reading. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with State Rep. Joe...
Episode #10
Pennsylvania state government has been notorious for red tape. Now lawmakers are working to roll out the red carpet to make the permitting process more efficient. Andrew Lewis sits down with Senator Kristin...
Episode #9
<p>Pennsylvania is spending more than it takes in. What happens next?</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew Lewis welcomes taxpayer advocate Grover Norquist to discuss the national tax landscape before turning to a pressing question...
Episode #8
<p>What do California’s budget problems, homelessness crisis, and alleged welfare fraud scandals all have in common? </p><p><br /></p><p>According to California Policy Center CEO Will Swaim, they’re the predictable...
Episode #7
<p>What does a shipping lane halfway around the world have to do with your energy bill?<br /></p><p>Andrew Lewis and Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation connect global unrest to local consequences, from threats...
Episode #6
<p>Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania families are still waiting for access to a better education.</p><p>In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Rep. Martina White and Keisha Jordan to discuss why...
Episode #5
<p>Every 24 minutes, someone leaves Pennsylvania.</p><p>Pennsylvania isn’t just competing with neighboring states — it’s competing with the fastest-growing economies in the country.</p><p>In this episode of Freedom...
Episode #4
<p>Pennsylvania energy prices have surged — up 46% since 2018 — but the reason isn’t complicated.</p><p>In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis breaks down what’s really driving higher electricity bills with...
Episode #3
<p>Public-sector unions were created to protect workers — so how did they become partisan political powerhouses?</p><p>In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis speaks with David Osborne of the Commonwealth...
Episode #2
<p>Pennsylvania has backed the winning presidential candidate in five straight elections — and according to top pollster Patrick Ruffini, that’s no accident.</p><p>Host Andrew Lewis talks with Ruffini to break down why...
Episode #1
<p>Could Minnesota-style fraud be occurring in Pennsylvania? When he was Attorney General, now-Governor Josh Shapiro warned there could be $3 billion in Medicaid fraud. But as governor, Shapiro has resisted the reforms...
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Kentucky House Speaker, Kentucky General Assembly
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