Latest episodes
Randy Barnett on Liberty under Law
Governor Mitch Daniels and constitutional law professor Randy Barnett discuss what it’s like to be a conservative or libertarian on a liberal college campus, the changes in Barnett’s political philosophy over time, and his development as a public meaning originalist. They also explore Barnett’s interest in the ninth amendment and his theory that “first come rights and then comes government,” as well as the idea that sometimes private property and liberty can be in conflict.
Joe Lonsdale on the Rebirth of Liberty and Cultivating a Successful Future
Governor Daniels and Joe Lonsdale, the founder and managing partner of 8VC, discuss the prospects for and challenges to liberty in technology and education, and consider the choices they think will create a brighter future for America.
Katherine Mangu-Ward on Journalism and the State
Governor Mitch Daniels and Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor in chief of Reason magazine, discuss third parties in American politics, the role of technology in education, and the place of media in the modern political landscape.
Philip Hamburger on the Threats of the Administrative State
Governor Daniels and Philip Hamburger discuss the dangers of using the administrative state as an “irregular pathway” around the Constitution.
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.