Ideology Unbound

Laura K. Field
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Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world.

Episódios

  1. Retrieving a Radical Liberalism

    4/02

    Retrieving a Radical Liberalism

    Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world. In this episode, Aaron Irion engages with political theorist Matt McManus to discuss his new book The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism. The conversation examines the intellectual roots of liberal socialism, the project of retrieval that animates McManus’s method, and the contemporary political stakes of revisiting this neglected tradition. McManus outlines the book’s central principles—methodological collectivism paired with normative individualism, a developmental ethic, and a commitment to participatory liberal‑democratic institutions—and explains how these ideas draw on figures as varied as Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, Karl Marx, Chantal Mouffe, and others. Get Matt McManus's new book The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism.

    1 h 1 min
  2. The Dark Passions of Liberalism

    20/01

    The Dark Passions of Liberalism

    Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world. In this episode, Laura Field engages with William A. Galston, a prominent liberal thinker, to discuss his new book Anger, Fear, Domination. The conversation explores the vulnerabilities of liberal democracy, the role of dark passions in political psychology, and the historical context of liberalism. Galston argues for a more realistic understanding of human nature and the importance of rhetoric in countering illiberalism. The discussion also touches on the need for civic education and the power of political speech to shape public discourse. Get William Galston's new book, Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech. Link to Bobby Kennedy's 1968 speech in Indianapolis reacting to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.

    59 min
  3. King vs. Goldwater: The Intersection of Freedom and Labor

    15/12/2025

    King vs. Goldwater: The Intersection of Freedom and Labor

    Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world. In this episode, Laura Field interviews Nicholas Buccola about his book One Man's Freedom, which explores the contrasting ideologies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barry Goldwater. The conversation delves into their intellectual backgrounds, the historical context of their rise to prominence, and the implications of their differing views on freedom, labor, and civil rights. Buccola emphasizes the importance of storytelling in political theory and the need to confront the realities of social justice and economic dignity. The discussion culminates in the examination of the 1964 clash between King and Goldwater, highlighting the ongoing relevance of their legacies in contemporary politics. Get Nicholas Buccola's book, One Man’s Freedom: Goldwater, King, and the Struggle over an American Ideal

    1 h 7 min
  4. Exploring the depths of liberalism

    17/11/2025

    Exploring the depths of liberalism

    Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world. In this conversation, Laura Field and Alexandre Lefebvre explore the complexities of liberalism, its moral foundations, and the challenges it faces in contemporary society. They discuss the influence of Rawlsian political philosophy, the concept of liberalism as a way of life, and the implications of wokeness on liberal discourse. Lefebvre emphasizes the need for liberals to recognize their own moral values and the depth of liberalism in everyday life, while also addressing the criticisms from non-liberal ideologies. Get Alexandre Lefebvre's book, Liberalism As A Way of Life Read Laura's review, Good Liberals, Bad Cave: A Review of Liberalism as a Way of Life

    1 h 2 min
  • 4 episódios

Sobre

Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world.

Informação

  • Autoria
    Laura K. Field
  • Anos em atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    4
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © IERES
  • Site do programa
    Ideology Unbound
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