Podcasts about Liberalism

Cass Sunstein, Harvard professor and author of the new book On Liberalism: in Defense of Freedom, joins Offline to examine whether small-l "liberal" values like freedom, human rights, and the rule of law will be able to survive an illiberal president. Cass compares and contrasts what Trump and Vance are doing with the actions of the Bush and Reagan administrations, debates whether liberalism is a strong enough antidote to fascism, and reveals his #1 pop obsession.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Government Shutdown Day 8. The Israel-Hamas deal is just the Biden deal from 10 months ago. How many people died because Donald hates Biden? Anthony Blinken's reaction. Only 22% of Americans think Donald deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. No, Jack Smith did NOT wiretap Republican members of Congress. Tiny Trump says he ended free speech. What happened to Stephen Miller on CNN? Anti-fascism expert blocked from leaving the US. ICE shot a priest in the head with a pepper ball. Donald is strongly considering using the Insurrection Act. Jimmy Kimmel on Donald's birthday card for Epstein. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Elijah Bone, Antiquity, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cliff Schecter returns to the podcast today. We talked about the shutdown, we talked about Stephen Miller, we talked about what needs to happen after Donald is out of office, and so much more. Stick around until the end for the classic clip of Cliff destroying Cleta Mitchell on MSNBC back in 2006. This is how it should be done. Blueamp.co to support his Substack. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Matt Jaffe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Birthday, Buzz Burbank! Government Shutdown Day Six. The White House is planning to illegally deny furloughed workers back pay. Marjorie Taylor Greene might vote with Democrats to renew health insurance subsidies. Pam Bondi's defiant testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reforming the presidency is mandatory. Stephen Miller is a blight. Political violence committed against a federal judge in South Carolina. Another federal judge blocks Donald from deploying the National Guard to Portland. Illinois sues Donald to block military deployment to Chicago. The 82nd Airborne to Portland? Cracks in the fascist wall. Heroes of Democracy. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, The Burning Limos, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Chatterton Williams returns to the pod to talk about his new book Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse.

The government shutdown is underway. Federal workers are being forced to blame Democrats. Donald's racist sombrero memes. Republicans need affordable healthcare premiums, too. Kentucky Kynect. More Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown. Republicans losing with independent voters. EJ Antoni will not be the commissioner of BLS. The ADP jobs numbers are a disaster. Jimmy Kimmel destroyed Donald on the Late Show. Jimmy Fallon is playing it safe. Heroes of Democracy: Rep. Madeleine Dean's come-to-Jesus for Mike Johnson and Donald Trump. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, and Gus Hurwitz, Senior Fellow and CTIC Academic Director at Penn Carey Law School and Director of Law & Economics Programs at the International Center for Law & Economics, join Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to explore how academics can overcome the silos and incentives that plague the Ivory Tower and positively contribute to the highly complex, evolving, and interdisciplinary work associated with AI governance.The trio recorded this podcast live at the Institute for Humane Studies's Technology, Liberalism, and Abundance Conference in Arlington, Virginia.Read about Kevin's thinking on the topic here: https://www.civitasinstitute.org/research/draining-the-ivory-towerLearn about the Conference: https://www.theihs.org/blog/curated-event/technology-abundance-and-liberalism/Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you're new to the podcast, Buzz was my Tuesday co-host from 2017 through 2024. Before that, he was the host of his own podcast called Buzz Burbank News and Comment. Prior to that he was a co-host on the Mike O'Meara Show, and he was the news anchor on the old Don & Mike Show where I interned for Buzz back in 1993. Today we got an update about his foray into local politics, we talked about Donald's war on American citizens, we talked about the future of late night television, – plus the government shutdown and more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Freekbass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sinclair and Nexstar will air Kimmel after all. Sleepy Don and Drunken Pete declared war against American citizens in front of the entire US military leadership. Donald is being puppeteered by Stephen Miller. What the hell is the Board of Peace? Donald makes things worse for himself with his Nobel Prize whining. Liddle Boy Donald can't pronounce "Abraham." Jim Comey indicted. Musk, Bannon, Thiel, and Gates mentioned in the latest Epstein Files. The mass shooter in Michigan was 100 percent MAGA. 100,000 federal workers are resigning today. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, and Gus Hurwitz, Senior Fellow and CTIC Academic Director at Penn Carey Law School and Director of Law & Economics Programs at the International Center for Law & Economics, join Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to explore how academics can overcome the silos and incentives that plague the Ivory Tower and positively contribute to the highly complex, evolving, and interdisciplinary work associated with AI governance. The trio recorded this podcast live at the Institute for Humane Studies's Technology, Liberalism, and Abundance Conference in Arlington, Virginia.Read about Kevin's thinking on the topic here: https://www.civitasinstitute.org/research/draining-the-ivory-towerLearn about the Conference: https://www.theihs.org/blog/curated-event/technology-abundance-and-liberalism/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deacon Alan Brannon joins Pastor James Rathmann for this inaugural episode of the Redemption Church Podcast. The Aaron & James Podcast has been officially renamed. This podcast will continue to offer insight for Bible studies, expand to include discipleship topics for our church, and more guests from within our church for testimonies and encouragement. Our hope is that this podcast serves to encourage our church throughout the week. Aaron will still participate, and Aaron & James have another project their cooking up together as well so keep your ears open. This week we cover the second half of Romans 8.This episode is brought to you by, RCD Book Club: "Christianity & Liberalism" by J. Gresham MachenMon, Oct 13 7pm @ Leever's Locavorehttps://subspla.sh/3gqn5vwMen's Night: LeadFri, October 17 7pm @ RCDhttps://subspla.sh/nstwnvx

Many people have been mourning the death of Charlie Kirk while others have been celebrating it. But perhaps there are some Satanic third side views to consider. Hear one Satanist's thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the impact of his assassination, along with a necessary recap on politics and Satanism. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Charlie Kirk's 2022 Newsweek article: https://www.newsweek.com/free-speech-satanism-opinion-1681893 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Who was Charlie Kirk? 08:23 - Reminder about politics and Satanism 13:25 - Rubin Report Quote, and why I'm a right-leaning Satanist 16:35 - Capable of rational discourse vs. incapable 28:38 - The trouble with rage bait and confirmation bias 36:20 - Satanic Anecdote 40:15 - When I stopped following Charlie Kirk / 2022 Newsweek article 51:44 - Why The Satanic Temple is Abhorrent 56:41 - "We can and should use the law to shut down Satanism"?

In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Sabina Ćudić, and Dan Williams discuss Donald Trump's firing of a federal prosecutor and what this means for democracy in the United States, what the discussions around the assasination of Charlie Kirk tell us about misinformation, and the impact of RFK Jr.'s recent autism announcement. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Sabina Ćudić is a member of the National Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she is the president of the Naša stranka political party club. Ćudić also serves as vice president of the Foreign Relations Committee, and is a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, where she is a vice president of the European Liberals. Daniel Williams is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex. He writes the Conspicuous Cognition newsletter, which brings together philosophical insights and scientific research to examine the forces shaping contemporary society and politics. Note: This episode was recorded on September 23, 2025. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug explains why the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel was not about free speech, but about the freedom a corporation has to suspend employees.Also in this episode, the Department of Justice begins investigating the radical liberals who are either in government or who seek to influence it.------Support Doug's show here: www.DougBillings.usSupport the show

I'm thrilled to welcome Thomas Chatterton Williams to the podcast this week. Williams is a colleague of mine at AEI, a staff writer at The Atlantic, and the author of the provocative new book, Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse, which examines how the year 2020 broke American politics:Taking aim at the ideology of critical race theory, the rise of an oppressive social media, the fall from Obama to Trump, and the twinned crises of COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd, Williams documents the extent to which this transition has altered media, artistic creativity, education, employment, policing, and, most profoundly, the ambient language and culture we use to make sense of our lives.Williams also decries how liberalism—the very foundation of an open and vibrant society—is in existential crisis, under assault from both the right and the left, especially in our predominantly networked, Internet-driven monoculture.Please listen in and check out Williams's new book!A transcript of this podcast is available on the post page on our website. Get full access to The Liberal Patriot at www.liberalpatriot.com/subscribe

The 80th UN General Assembly should be consequential given all that's happening: the genocide in Gaza, spiralling emergencies, aid cuts, the crisis of trust in the UN system. But does the rhetoric in New York match the urgency we see across the globe? From UNGA's high-level week in New York, producer Levi Sharpe and host Tammam Aloudat unpack events, contrast the Gaza flotilla with the suits at UN headquarters, and discuss what it all says about where humanitarian action is heading. Guest:  Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian, and host of the Rethinking Humanitarianism podcast. ____ Got a question or feedback? Email podcast@thenewhumanitarian.org or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism. ____ SHOW NOTES United States of America - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Brazil - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Colombia - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Syria - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Remaking humanitarianism: Dispatches from the future      

In many ways, Leo Varadkar was a historic Taoiseach. The youngest Irish PM, the first from an ethnic minority, and the first openly gay head of government. His time at the top of Irish politics was also historic - he grappled with Trump's first term, the Brexit years, and the Covid pandemic. At just 44 years of age, he walked away from politics. But he is still fascinated - even obsessed - by the political arena. He's written a memoir, 'Speaking My Mind', about his rise to power and his time at the seat of government. He came into The News Agents studio to speak to Lewis about the populist surge and where Starmer is failing in his efforts to curb it here, what it's like dealing with Donald Trump up close and personal, and why he found Boris Johnson easier to deal with than Theresa May - even though he couldn't trust him.

The shooting at the ICE detention center in Dallas. None of this makes sense. The Dallas ICE shooter wasn't political. We have a straight white man problem. Jesse Watters suggests bombing the UN building. Heroes of Democracy: Jimmy Kimmel and Judge Karen Schreier. Donald gave Kimmel his highest ratings ever. Jim Comey and Letitia James to be indicted any time now. Florida detainees have vanished from detention center. Grampy is apparently confused about interest in the Epstein files. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Our New Autumn, Marina Rocks, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two of the smartest podcasters around return for their regular visit. Don't forget – proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod. Today we had another freewheeling discussion about Charlie Kirk, Stephen Miller, censorship, the future of the MAGAverse, Jesse Watters wanting to bomb the UN building, and more. And, yes, we geeked out about the Season 3 finale of Star Trek Strange New Worlds. So, don't nobody move. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Pasha Black.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ok—we are burning daylight—and we need to get rolling   Number One— Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night time slot—but only partially—as about 70 affiliates including those in major markets refused to go along with it—at least for now—   Number Two— President Donald Trump—took to the podium at the United Nations to declare the UN basically useless in addressing the major problems of the world—and honestly—I agree with him completely and have for 50 years—I will tell you why— Number Three— The Democrat Party is in bad shape – it's floundering – in limbo between returning to common sense positions to appeal to moderates and the working people, the Middle Class… or going all in on the socialist fairy tale dreams of the radical left—where everything is free—

Disney caves to pressure. Jimmy Kimmel returns tonight! Sinclair will air a news program instead. Donald embarrasses America at the UN. "Your countries are going to hell." Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents. Carol Leoning debunks White House lies about the bribe. Bro Science Stupids advise pregnant people not to take Tylenol. Tiny Trump can't pronounce acetaminophen. Tiny Trump also can't pronounce Azerbaijan. AOC sticks it to Charlie Kirk on the floor of the House. Still no linkage between shooter and liberal groups. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by American Beauties, Heather Lynne Horton, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a misconception that liberalism lacks a vision of ‘the good life,' but liberalism is more ingrained in society than often recognized. It affects media, education, and personal beliefs of those in society both directly and indirectly.Alexandre Lefebvre is a professor of politics and philosophy at the University of Sydney in Australia, and the author and editor of several books.  His latest work is Liberalism as a Way of Life.Greg and Alex discuss the historical and philosophical critiques of liberalism, discussing whether liberalism needs a theory of ‘the good life' to remain relevant and compelling. Alexandre argues that liberalism has permeated various aspects of modern life, contradicting the common view that it is merely a procedural framework. They also explore John Rawls's philosophy, particularly his concepts of the original position and reflective equilibrium, and examine how these ideas can serve as spiritual exercises for cultivating a liberal ethos. Alexandre highlights the need for liberals to live up to their principles and examines the future challenges and opportunities for liberalism in a pluralistic society.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:What are the goods of the liberal way of life?36:14: What are the goods of the liberal way of life? I do think that they are real goods and, at the heart of it, I would say. I mean, I think any conception of the good life kind of parks two or three virtues, kind of limit at four, I know, at the heart of what it means to live well. And then they have kind of derivative qualities and virtues flowing out from that. So, I take liberals at their word that the two major commitments they have are, let's say, to liberty and liberality, or to freedom and fairness as a kind of interpretation of what it means to be generous. And out of that comes a whole personality structure. That's what I believe. A whole psychology emanates from that. And it behooves us as liberals to cultivate that, not just because it makes us not jerks and not hypocrites, but because living according to those values and those virtues is intrinsically rewarding and joyful. [37:09] So, that's the first thing I want to say: that the liberal personality isn't just a political thing. I want to say that it disseminates into all aspects of our life, from how we deal with our wife or our husband, our romantic partners, how we raise our kids, to the kind of jokes we laugh at, the kind of stuff that makes us upset, et cetera, et cetera.Why liberalism needs more than rules09:14: If liberalism can't compel ethical assent and robust commitment, then what are we talking about? We're done for, we can't campaign forever on just a set of rules, however noble they are. There has to be a there, there.Why do people reject liberalism?34:27: I think that a lot of people saying no to liberalism, it's not because they can't live up to its demands, but because they look at the ideals and say, no, not for me, that this is not the kind of life I want. And that the vision of the good life and the good quality is in a different direction. And I think that those are principled rejections of liberalism that make, for me, a lot of sense. And that if we want to understand the attraction of illiberalism, postliberal, all that stuff, we can't just think that these people are either cowards or afraid, or that their leaders are just motivated by the goods of tyranny—kind of sex, power, money, all that stuff. That is part of the picture, no doubt, but they're motivated by genuine ideals that liberalism crowds out.Liberalism as a way of life27:16: Philosophy is a way of life. And what I try to do in my book [Liberalism as a Way of Life] is suggest that liberalism could be seen, sort of, in the same vein.Show Links:Recommended Resources: LiberalismJohn RawlsAdrian VermeuleKarl MarxSøren KierkegaardEpicureanismLiberal DemocracyA Theory of JusticeAlexis de TocquevilleLast ManJudith N. ShklarMisanthropyPierre HadotIris MurdochDave ChappelleHannah GadsbyPatrick DeneenFrench RevolutionCult of ReasonGuest Profile:AlexLefebvre.comFaculty Profile at the University of SydneyLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageLiberalism as a Way of LifeHuman Rights and the Care of the SelfHuman Rights as a Way of Life: On Bergson's Political PhilosophyThe Image of Law: Deleuze, Bergson, SpinozaFreedom: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1904–1905Interpreting Bergson: Critical EssaysThe Subject of Human RightsHenri BergsonBergson, Politics, and ReligionWant more like this? Give these episodes a listen:Helena RosenblattSamuel Moyn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today my guest is Matthew McManus. Matt McManus is an incoming assistant professor of political theory at Spellman College. He is the author of The Political Right and Equality as well as The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism, which we are discussing today. McManus sees himself as engaging in a project of retrieval of a forgotten tradition of thought within the liberal tradition which advocates for socialist ends. This is a project with which I have some affinity as a liberal anarchist, but I have some big disagreements with how he sees the difference between liberal socialists and other more pro-market liberals as well as the institutional form he thinks liberal socialism should take: a form of statist social democracy. You will see us get into those disagreements at the end of the discussion. Show Notes Matthew McMannus, The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism Jason Lee Byas, Radical Liberalism: The Soul of Libertarianism Judith Shklar, The Liberalism of Fear Charles Taylor, Modern Social Imaginaries David Dyzenhaus, Hobbes and the Law Thomas Paine, Rights of Man Thomas Paine, Agrarian Justice Isaac Kramnick, The Rage of Edmund Burke Edmund Burke, A Vindication of Natural Society Helen McCabe, John Stuart Mill, Socialist Chris Matthew Sciabarra, Hayek, Marx, and Utopia Karl Marx, Critique of the Gotha Program David Prychitko, Marxism and Workers' Self-Management: The Essential Tension Karl Marx, The Civil War in France Gary Chartier, Radicalizing Rawls Karl Marx, Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right FA Hayek, Individualism True and False Gus Dizerga, Outgrowing Methodological Individualism Tony Smith, Beyond Liberal Egalitarianism Kevin Carson, Studies in Mutualist Political Economy David Beito, From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State Fabio Perocco, Racism In and For the Welfare State Quinn Slobodian, Hayek's Bastards Kjell Östberg, The Rise and Fall of Swedish Social Democracy Pelle Dragsted, Nordic Socialism John Rawls, Lectures on the History of Political Philosophy Karl Marx, Grundrisse: Foundations of the Critique of Political Economy Wendy Brown, Walled States: Waning Sovereignty

Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger discuss the long afterlife of eugenics, from sociobiology and The Bell Curve to today's online right.This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit compactmag.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit compactmag.substack.com/subscribe

Mark discusses Romans 6 in great detail. His initial focus is on WH Ouden who was a student at Christ Church College, at Oxford University. Mark discussed his life and family and his time at Gresham's Boarding school. Religion was taught there. He made an observation, “People only love God when no one else will love them. While at Oxford he was a non-believer, at least in a personal God. Mark continues with a discussion of Post Freudian psychology, Marxism, Liberalism and a discussion of whether people are naturally good. Then the in the 1930's “classic Liberalism” was destroyed by a specific event, Hitler and the Third Reich. After all the events associated with the above history and the and the history of Christ's Death on the cross, the discussion transitions to God's Grace and Forgiveness. This is discussed as the effects of a pendulum of God's Grace and forgiveness: God's Grace and Forgiveness Legalism                                                                                Antinomianism Human's can do it                                                               Grace abounds; And earn it                                                                            Sin doesn't matter Romans 6:1                                                                           Romans 6:2 Balance Romans 6:3-4 Points for Home: • Find and live your new life • We too might walk in the newness of life (Romans 6:4)

BYU professor Ralph Hancock responds to BYU professor Kelly Patterson on the issue of liberalism in the church and journalist Jonathan Rauch. What does "Love" really mean, and how is it used politically? Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com  

Former California Assemblyman Mike Gatto joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, crime, liberalism, Israel, and more.We begin with Mike's new book on crime, including his personal story of losing his father to an unsolved murder. We discuss the recent rise in political violence, the balance between freedom and security, and how both parties have struggled to respond.From there, we dive into California's challenges—homelessness, the economy, and whether the Golden State is headed in the right direction. We also tackle the crisis of trust in American institutions, the role of social media, and how courage (or silence) shapes public discourse.Finally, we talk about Israel, antisemitism, and the future of bipartisan support for the Jewish state.

HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz analyzes Cass Sunstein's defense of liberalism "under siege," highlighting criticisms from both the new right and the woke left, and arguing that liberalism's own principles, when taken to extremes, contribute to its current pressures. Peter Berkowitz reviews Cass Sunstein's book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom, where Sunstein argues liberalism is "under siege" from criticisms on the right (permissiveness, criminality) and left (too weak on inequality, racism). Berkowitz suggests Sunstein mischaracterizes liberalism by overemphasizing "experiments of living" over equal rights, and neglects how liberalism's vices contribute to its challenges.

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz analyzes Cass Sunstein's defense of liberalism "under siege," highlighting criticisms from both the new right and the woke left, and arguing that liberalism's own principles, when taken to extremes, contribute to its current pressures. Peter Berkowitz reviews Cass Sunstein's book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom, where Sunstein argues liberalism is "under siege" from criticisms on the right (permissiveness, criminality) and left (too weak on inequality, racism). Berkowitz suggests Sunstein mischaracterizes liberalism by overemphasizing "experiments of living" over equal rights, and neglects how liberalism's vices contribute to its challenges.

Donald Trump censors Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel wasn't talking about or bashing Charlie Kirk. Donald pledged Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers are next. Reactions from Barack Obama, Karl Rove, Mike Pence, and Sen. Chris Murphy. Mass shootings at homeless encampments in Minneapolis. Donald designates antifa as a domestic terrorist group. Flashback: sexual assault at TPUSA event. Eric Trump confused by numbers higher than two. There's something hinky about the alleged Kirk shooter's text messages. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Burning Limos, Lucid Soule, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Bible studies begin again at RCD we jump back into Romans with the great news of Romans 8. Understanding these verses is like putting fuel into your Christian life. This is how we live by the Spirit to have life, peace, overcome sin, and live with total confidence in our position before God.This episode is brought you by:Theology & AI DiscussionFriday September 26th, 7pmSign up here! https://subspla.sh/dxpkhg9RCD Book ClubThis month we are reading: Christianity & Liberalism by J. Gresham MachenMonday October 13th, 7pmSign up and link to book here! https://subspla.sh/3gqn5vw

Hal Sparks is one of the smartest, funniest voices on the left. He's also the host of Megaworldwide on YouTube and he's one of the lead players in the Stephanie Miller Cinematic Universe. Today he gave us a masterclass on Groyper culture in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting. We also talked about disinformation, the Epstein files, and Hal even managed to work in a William Shatner story – and impression, so grab a snack and hang out for this one. Oh, and make sure to watch his daily show at infotainmentwars.com. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Brad Brooks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liberalism was once thought to be triumphant and inevitable, but at the moment it's losing ground across the globe. Cass Sunstein joins to discuss what liberalism is, why it's good, and some of the in-family debates.    LINK: Cass Sunstein on Smarter Regulations https://www.thepoliticalorphanage.com/p/cass-sunstein-on-smarter-regulations-85e  

This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy.7:15 – Yascha's experience of living in China and learning Chinese12:18 – Yascha's perspective on China's strengths and weaknesses20:12 – China in a global comparative perspective: Generational aspirations and demographic decline29:45 – China's Soft Power vs. Japan, Korea, and the U.S.45:30 – Media narratives on China: have they shifted?54:20 – Western Liberalism confronts China01:07:07 – Backlash & criticism01:11:35 - Polarization and “China as enemy” narrativesRecommendations: Yascha: The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (book), The Leopard (1963) (movie)Kaiser: A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism by Adam Gopnik (book)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Escape from the iron cage of alienation appears to be impossible: You'll never think of a way out, because it's thinking that locks you in. Unless you discover a different way to think. This episode: a dive inside the mind of a musician.

As world leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly, we're digging into the past to illuminate the present. What UN reforms are needed? Historian Thant Myint-U talks about how the UN became sidetracked from genuine multilateralism, where it should focus, and why the selection of the next secretary-general in 2026 is crucial. Guest: Thant Myint-U, historian and author of “Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World.” ____ Got a question or feedback? Email podcast@thenewhumanitarian.org or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism. ____ SHOW NOTES Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World. Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror UN 80 UN General Assembly High-level Week 2025

Donald Trump orders the National Parks to remove references to slavery from museums. The school shooter in Evergreen Colorado was a white supremacist. Charlie Kirk murder is the pretext for a major crackdown on liberal speech. Donald filed a massive defamation suit against the New York Times today. Pam Bondi threatened charges against an Office Depot employee who refused to print Charlie Kirk flyers. Grok and The Economist confirm most political violence is right-wing. Transtifa? Donald said “we have to beat the hell” out of “radical left lunatics”. Brian Kilmeade called for lethal injection for homeless mentally ill people. Heroes of Democracy: Cory Booker, Tim Walz, and more! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Metal Byrds, Brad Brooks, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Gaddie returns to the Democracy Den Studios to discuss the evolution of liberalism and conservatism in American politics from the New Deal to present day, exploring identity politics, economic challenges, and the shift towards club goods.00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:14 A Conversation on American Politics03:25 The New Deal and Its Legacy07:31 Challenges of Modern Liberalism14:45 Evolving Political Coalitions21:57 Fearmongering and Political Strategies22:15 Liberalism and the Abundance Mindset24:02 Public Goods and Externalities28:19 Conservatism and Community Responsibility37:29 The Era of Club Goods40:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions

We react to the death of Charlie Kirk and what might happen next as political tensions escalate in these dark times. Donald Trump's irresponsible reaction. Elon Musk, Laura Loomer, Jesse Watters, and other MAGA fire-eaters falsely claim Democrats have incited violence. There's no one in custody and we don't know whether this was political at all. The WSJ's dubious report about engravings on the bullets. Matthew Dowd fired from MSNBC. The school shooting in Evergreen Colorado. Inflation is up, jobless claims are up. National Guard documents show fear and shame over DC occupation. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Rene Trossman, Jesse Terry, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was recorded prior to the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah, an act of violence we strongly condemn. Cliff recently launched the Soundcheck fund that offers micro-grants to liberal voices who need a leg-up – funding for liberal media is something Cliff and I have talked about for decades and now it's finally happening. Blueamp.co to support his work. We also talked about the latest Trump-Epstein document dump from the House Oversight Committee and whether the Republicans are deliberately undermining the Trump regime. And more! Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hunger Anthem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first episode of Trek Politics 2.0 is out now! John Fugelsang's book “Separation of Church and Hate” is out today! The WSJ released the image of Donald's drawing for Jeffrey Epstein. The White House's response is a nuclear annihilation of the truth. Creepy drawing of Epstein grooming children with balloons. Did Donald buy a "depreciated" woman or girl? Mike Johnson said Donald was an FBI informant. Maxwell's attorney Arthur Aidala admitted there was a quid pro quo with the Trump DOJ. The new O'Keefe video. WTF Did Tom Homan Say? Scott Bessent threatened to punch an administration rival. Heroes of Democracy! With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by ALEX and Megan McDuffee, Natalie Cortez Band, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A few weeks ago, my To Save Us From Hell co-host Anjali Dayal and I joined Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian, for an episode of their podcast ReThinking Humanitarianism. The questions Tammam posed—and the topics we explored—were big-picture ones: how can the UN, a fundamentally liberal institution shaped by liberal values, function and survive in an era when those very values are under sustained challenge? It was a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation that I'm delighted to share directly with Global Dispatches subscribers. If you want even more UN-focused content, consider becoming a paying subscriber at GlobalDispatches.org. A subscription gives you full access to To Save Us From Hell, my premium podcast about the UN, as well as UN Dispatch, where I publish regular UN-focused analysis. We're running a UNGA discount this month: 40% off. Subscribe now to unlock my personal UNGA preview along with all UNGA-related coverage. You can sign up at GlobalDispatches.org or use this direct link: https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff   

Why is it “gender-affirming care” instead of “medieval butchery?” Why do liberals who are already a majority so obsessed with stamping out the last holdout in the room? Charlie and Greg Gutfeld talk about the crucial importance of honest language, and why so much of the left’s power depends on controlling the words that people use and taking out every alternative. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Professor Patrick Deneen's book, “Why Liberalism Failed,” was not a project undertaken to explain the Trump phenomenon after President Donald Trump's surprise victory in the 2016 election. Nevertheless, it quickly entered the panoply of books, with Vice President JD Vance's “Hillbilly Elegy” among them, that provided insight into a new era of not only American but Western politics. The book's success, even featured on former President Barack Obama's list of recommended books, ⁠catapulted Deneen⁠ to one of the most prominent academic figures in the West and his ideas to the forefront of America's most contentious political debates. Much has happened in the years since “Why Liberalism Failed” was published. Liberalism managed to claw back power, first through undermining Trump's agenda at almost every turn from within, and then through the empty vessel of former President Joe Biden. Yet, Trump was able to mount a surprising return in 2024 with a new resolve to dismantle the forces of liberalism concentrated in Washington, D.C. Deneen joined ⁠“The Signal Sitdown”⁠ this week to discuss what future lies beyond liberalism. Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the U.S. slides into autocracy, Americans need to be reminded that liberalism can still solve the problems that Trump uses to fear monger. Jerusalem Demsas, founder and editor in chief of “The Argument,” joins Offline to explain what solutions for immigration and the economy would look like, her beef with the post-liberal left, and why she's staying on Twitter...and maybe you should too. Plus, what she's seeing on the ground at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, DC—aka the place JD Vance gets his crazy blood and soil ideas.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

RFK Jr.'s testimony in the Senate Finance Committee is a total sh*t show. RFK didn't mention who was president in 2020. RFK didn't know how many Americans died of COVID. West coast states announced healthcare alliance. Tiny Trump blames AI for window tossing video. Florida Surgeon General announces an end to ALL vaccine mandates, including Polio! Epstein Survivors rallied at the Capitol yesterday. Did Donald order military flyovers to disrupt the rally? Is Jim Comer ratf*cking Donald? ADP reports anemic 54,000 jobs added in August. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Powder Pink and Sweet, Mike Farley, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, AIF®, CRC®, CSRIC™ Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing: SRIguy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you aren't following the Professional Left Podcast, let that be your homework for today – subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player. They're two of the smartest, funniest people I know – overflowing with insights into the chaos of our politics – in that regard and so many others, it's an honor to talk with them every few weeks. Proleftpod.com to listen to their show. Do it now. Today we talked about the Epstein Files, Donald's tariffs, a little Star Trek at the end, and much more. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Richard Turgeon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Liberalism," divorced from its particular connotations in this or that modern political context, refers broadly to a philosophy of individual rights, liberties, and responsibilities, coupled with respect for institutions and rule of law over personalized power. As Cass Sunstein construes the term, liberalism encompasses a broad tent, from Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to Martin Luther King and Franklin Roosevelt. But liberalism is being challenged both from the right and from the left, by those who think that individual liberties can go too far. We talk about the philosophical case for liberalism as well as the challenges to it in modern politics, as discussed in his new book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/09/01/327-cass-sunstein-on-liberalism/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Cass Sunstein received a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and worked as a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. He is currently Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard. He served in several government roles during the Obama administration. He is recognized as "by far the most cited legal scholar in the United States and probably the world."Harvard web pageGoogle Scholar publicationsSubstackAmazon author pageWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.