On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we speak with Karl Zinsmeister, Vice President at Philanthropy Roundtableand former chief domestic policy advisor to President George W. Bush, about efforts to improve public education es over the years, why charter schools are succeeding where past reform efforts have failed, and the role of private philanthropy in fostering that success.

Karl will be kicking off our Evenings at Acton seriesthis fall on Monday, October 3rd with a lecture entitled Indispensable: How Philanthropy Fuels American Success. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

You can listen to the podcast via the audio player below.