Latest episodes
Niall Ferguson and the Lessons of History
Governor Mitch Daniels and renowned historian and author Sir Niall Ferguson discuss pressing current events including political polarization, the disturbing rise of violent antisemitic incidents, and the societal impact of aging populations. They also delve into the United States spending more on debt interest than on national security for the first time in history, the geopolitical threats and China’s internal struggles, and a renewal of the U.S. national spirit with the emergence of new forms of American innovation and entrepreneurship.
Randy Barnett on Liberty under Law
Mitch Daniels and Randy Barnett discuss Barnett’s political philosophy and his development as a public meaning originalist, as well as his theory that “first come rights and then comes government.”
Todd Young on Balancing Liberty, Security, and Markets
Governor Mitch Daniels and Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) discuss the state of the American military, the national debt, and the importance of continuing to invest in science and technology.
Stephanie Slade on Liberty, Virtue, and Fusionism
Governor Mitch Daniels and Reason magazine Senior Editor Stephanie Slade consider the changing factions of the American political landscape, the history and future of fusionism, and how college students became such big fans of big government. They also consider the contrast between the hopelessness of a static society and the hope and fears of a dynamic one and give us some reasons to be hopeful for the future of liberty.
About the Podcast
The future of liberty has never been more uncertain. While there remain many reasons for optimism, there is also cause for pessimism or even alarm. With experience in business, education, and politics, former Indiana governor and Purdue University president Mitch Daniels investigates the prospects for the future of liberty and more through conversations with prominent thinkers and leaders across diverse fields.