Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio features powerful stories from global partners advancing liberty, free enterprise, and human dignity. Each episode spotlights change makers transforming their communities—from economic reform to civil rights. Join us as we explore how the ideas of freedom are creating real-world impact in over 100 countries.

Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio
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Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio features powerful stories from global partners advancing liberty, free enterprise, and human dignity. Each episode spotlights change makers transforming their communities—from economic reform to civil rights. Join us as we explore how the ideas of freedom are creating real-world impact in over 100 countries.
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Recent Episodes

June 25, 2026
Venezuela’s Resilient Free Press with María Alejandra Márquez
<p>Atlas Network host Michael Carnuccio interviews María Alejandra Márquez, CEO of Venezuelan regional news outlet El Tiempo, about how the Chavez and Maduro governments dismantled democratic institutions and independent media, with over 400 outlets disappearing through tactics such as license nonrenewals, taxation, asset seizures, restrictions on newsprint, intimidation, and imprisonment. Márquez explains how economic collapse and hyperinflation pushed citizens into survival mode, weakening resistance and crippling ad- and reader-supported journalism, while COVID restrictions further enabled movement controls that blocked distribution. El Tiempo downsized from a large print operation to a lean digital, nonprofit model and rebuilt community trust by reporting on local public services, creating a safer space for expression. She discusses fear as a tool of repression, post-2024 election crackdowns, Venezuelans’ desire for elections and restored institutions, perceptions of the US, and how Atlas Network support helped expand reporting capacity and partnerships.</p><p><strong>Support freedom worldwide:</strong><a href="https://www.atlasnetwork.org"> <u>https://www.AtlasNetwork.org</u></a></p><p><br><strong>Show Notes / Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Survival Over Liberty</p><p>00:36 Venezuela Press Under Siege</p><p>02:32 How Chavez Silenced Media</p><p>05:58 Paper Shortages and Collapse</p><p>07:23 Skeptics and Digital Survival</p><p>08:59 Misinformation and Social Control</p><p>11:12 Choosing Courage Amid Fear</p><p>15:20 Economy as a Weapon</p><p>18:44 COVID Restrictions and Distribution</p><p>20:14 US Misconceptions and Anti-US Rhetoric</p><p>23:28 US Pressure and Hope for Change</p><p>28:41 Democracy Still Matters</p><p>29:03 Baseball and National Hope</p><p>31:41 Get Involved With Atlas</p><p>32:50 Media Survival to Nonprofit</p><p>37:47 Why Donations Matter</p><p>42:22 El Tiempo Family Legacy</p><p>46:36 Reporting Services Safely</p><p>50:39 Venezuela Future Outlook</p><p>54:44 How Support Helps Now</p><p>58:25 Closing and Call to Action</p>

June 2, 2026
Faisal Saeed Al Mutar on Ideas Beyond Borders, Entrepreneurship, and Reform in the Middle East
<p>Atlas Network Podcast host Michael Carnuccio interviews Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, about countering simplistic narratives of the Middle East by expanding access to liberty, free markets, scientific inquiry, and open debate through translation projects like House of Wisdom 2.0 and original regional content. Al Mutar describes audiences’ strongest interest in prosperity and understanding the region’s diversity, argues cultures are malleable and not destined for authoritarianism, and highlights reforms and entrepreneurial energy, including his Smart Bets-winning “Kurdistan Is Open for Business,” which helped move business registration in Iraqi Kurdistan from months to days and enabled over 7,000 registrations. He explains launching Middle East Uncovered to present nuanced, independent reporting amid lobbying and state-influenced narratives, shares examples of regional resilience, discusses personal risks and his background growing up in Iraq under Saddam and later Al-Qaeda control, and outlines a 10-year vision of a region with more visitors than escapees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support freedom worldwide:</strong><a href="https://www.atlasnetwork.org"> <u>https://www.AtlasNetwork.org</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes / Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Middle East Beyond Misery</p><p>00:32 Meet Faisal Al Mutar</p><p>02:27 Voices of Life vs Death</p><p>04:59 House of Wisdom Revival</p><p>07:09 Ideas People Want Most</p><p>08:32 Can Liberalism Work Here</p><p>12:04 Smart Bets Stage Moment</p><p>14:35 Liberty Forum Advice</p><p>16:37 Kurdistan Open for Business</p><p>20:25 Youth Hope and Oil Curse</p><p>25:30 Middle East Uncovered Mission</p><p>30:48 Untold Stories That Inspire</p><p>34:43 Risk and Resolve</p><p>38:04 How You Can Help</p><p>40:53 Does Support Move Needle</p><p>44:30 Rapid Fire and Food</p><p>46:53 Faisal’s Iraq Story</p><p>50:35 Vision for 10 Years</p><p>53:09 Closing and Call to Action</p>

May 5, 2026
Has Greece Achieved Economic Freedom? KEFiM’s Fight for Tax Reform and Policy Change
<p>Atlas Network Podcast host Michael Carnuccio interviews Nicos Rompapas, president of KEFiM (Center of Liberal Studies), about Greece’s post-2009 crisis recovery and why economic freedom still lags despite strong EU-leading growth, rising investment, and lower tax rates. Rompapas says Greece lost over a third of GDP, remains below 2009 output, and is far behind EU-wide gains, meaning catch-up could take a lifetime. He cites major barriers including an oversized government and high debt, and argues taxation is the key battleground, noting tax revenue remains steady even as rates fall and that Greeks still work about half the year just to cover taxes and pension contributions. Rompapas recounts KEFiM’s evolution from a volunteer group to an influential, politically independent think tank supported by Atlas Network, highlighting breakthroughs via events, Tax Freedom Day, media impact, policy briefs, and engagement with top officials; he also discusses upcoming reform priorities, network learning, and a vision for a freer, more competitive Greece.</p><p><strong>Support freedom worldwide:</strong><a href="https://www.atlasnetwork.org"> <u>https://www.AtlasNetwork.org</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes / Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Hope After Crisis</p><p>00:47 Greece’s Recovery Paradox</p><p>03:39 Why Catching Up Takes Decades</p><p>05:49 Economic Freedom Barriers</p><p>09:15 Taxes Size of Government</p><p>11:46 KEFiM’s Origin Story</p><p>15:48 Breakthrough Media Moments</p><p>21:18 Why Focus on Tax Policy</p><p>23:03 Reforms and Misconceptions</p><p>26:58 Staying Politically Independent</p><p>30:13 Learning Through Atlas Network</p><p>34:57 Ambition Vision and Culture</p><p>46:36 Free Market Model</p><p>50:27 Athens, Food, and Friendship</p><p>52:51 Closing Call to Action</p>
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