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Puzzling through the theories, history, and practice of liberty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5D AGO

    David Beito on his book FDR: A New Political Life

    In this episode, Jonathan Fortier talks with David Beito about FDR's rise to the American presidency, and the negative consequences for civil, political and economic liberty. The conversation explores the ways in which Roosevelt was influenced by Wilson, who had promulgated a new formulation of freedom, and Teddy Roosevelt, whose nationalism, coupled with the ideas imported from Bismarck's German thinkers, encouraged a strong movement toward centralization and an increase in federal power.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  2. JAN 15

    You Don’t Own Me: Individualism and the Culture of Liberty with guest Tim Sandefur

    In this episode, Jonathan Fortier talks with Tim Sandefur about his recent book, You Don’t Own Me, published by Libertarianism.org in 2025. The conversation explores themes of liberty, individualism and personal autonomy as they find expression in novels, films, blues music and architecture, to name just a few of the genres up for discussion. Important note:  Tim notes that it was Bernard Taupin, not Tim Rice, that wrote the lyrics for “Nikita” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Peak Human: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of Golden Ages with Johan Norberg

    In this episode Jonathan Fortier talks with Johan Norberg about his new book Peak Human, which explores seven golden ages to reveal the common thread that makes societies thrive. Their conversation explores not only what went wrong when these civilizations collapsed, but the lessons to be learnt about what was done right. Openness, Norberg argues, has historically triumphed over withdrawal from the rest of the world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    I, Smartphone: The Power of the Free Market with Lawrence W. Reed

    In this episode Jonathan Fortier talks with Lawrence Reed about his essay, "I, Smartphone", which revisits the themes of Leonard Read's famous essay, "I, Pencil" for contemporary audiences. Their conversation explores the incredible complexity and power of free markets and the foundational principles that allow those markets to function most successfully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    Talking Liberty and Milton Friedman: A Conversation with Brad Lips, CEO of Atlas Network

    Jonathan Fortier talks with Brad Lips, CEO of Atlas Network, about a network of over 500 liberty-advancing think tanks around the world. Their conversation explores the necessity of decentralized knowledge and local efforts as essential elements in promoting free societies in different cultures with unique circumstances. Jonathan and Brad discuss the recent issue of the Atlas magazine, “Freedom’s Champion”, in which Brad celebrates the legacy of Milton Friedman, his close to connection to Atlas, and his many contributions to promoting liberty around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. 06/06/2025

    The Capitalist Manifesto: A Conversation with Johan Norberg

    Jonathan Fortier talks with Johan Norberg, author of The Capitalist Manifesto: Why the Global Free Market Will Save the World. The conversation explores how a simple coffee shop can illustrate the complexity of international trade, why capitalism is a "double thank you" system in which we may all get what we need more efficiently, and much more. Norberg delves into everyday examples that help us appreciate this economic system that has brought us unprecedented prosperity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  7. 02/24/2025

    Modern Libertarianism: A Conversation with Brian Doherty

    Jonathan Fortier talks with Brian Doherty, author of Modern Libertarianism: A Brief History of Classical Liberalism in the United States. The conversation explores some of the main themes in Doherty’s book, including figures like Mises and Hayek, Ayn Rand, Leonard E. Read and many others. Doherty muses on the nature of the libertarian movement and the many strains of thought animated by fractious individuals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 02/06/2025

    Open Borders: A Conversation about Immigration with Bryan Caplan

    Jonathan Fortier and Bryan Caplan discuss the reissue of Open Borders a graphic non-fiction novel published by Libertarianism.org. Caplan argues for the tremendous power of open migration to unleash economic potential and generate much greater overall human flourishing. The episode explores some of the common objections to immigration, considering both the American and European context, and concludes with some speculation about how best to modify current regulation to facilitate the movement of people looking for opportunity in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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