The Future of Liberty

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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.

  1. George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue

    OCT 17

    George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue

    Mitch Daniels and George Will examine the ambitions and limits of American power—from the restless energy of the executive branch to the resilience of the republic’s institutions. Drawing on his decades of political observation, Will examines the overreach of executive power, the fatigue of America’s two-party system, and the civic virtues that uphold the republic. Together, they reflect on the creative ferment of a free society, the cyclical nature of history, and the moral limits that protect liberty from ambition and fatigue. Caging the “Ambitious Executive Lion” (1:36)The Exhausted Middle and Two-Party System (11:38)The Republic, Virtuous People, & Creative Ferment (21:50)The Tone of Presidential-Centric America (27:17)Cyclical History & the Role of Luck (33:11) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    40 min
  2. Matthew Continetti on Tradition and Transformation in Conservative Politics

    SEP 8

    Matthew Continetti on Tradition and Transformation in Conservative Politics

    In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Matthew Continetti, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to examine the evolving landscape of American conservatism in the age of Trump. Drawing on historical context, Continetti explores whether the MAGA movement represents a natural evolution of conservative thought—or a populist departure from its traditional principles. Columbia’s Ideological Legacy & Campus Unrest (1:37)Populism vs. Conservatism: Trump’s Challenge to the Right (7:47)Can MAGA Outlast Trump? Institutionalizing a Movement (20:15)Gen Z’s Rightward Shift & the Future of American Politics (27:44)Does Character Still Matter in Politics? (38:16) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    49 min
  3. Tyler Cowen on AI Algorithms, Immigration, and Forgotten Truths

    AUG 11

    Tyler Cowen on AI Algorithms, Immigration, and Forgotten Truths

    Tyler Cowen joins Mitch Daniels to explore AI’s promise, economic threats from debt and regulation, and the need for bold, intelligent policy to secure economic growth, innovation, and individual liberty. Cowen discusses his views on immigration, COVID lockdowns and addresses societal fear of confronting rapid technological change. U.S. Economic Growth & Fiscal Concern (7:32)Artificial Intelligence, Energy Demand, & the Labor Market (13:26)Cryptocurrency & Dangers of State-Run Digital Currency (21:54)Cowen's The Complacent Class (31:13)Rising Authoritarianism & the Future of Liberty (36:43) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    40 min
  4. David Keene on Civility, Culture, and Conflict

    JUN 24

    David Keene on Civility, Culture, and Conflict

    In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with longtime strategist and writer David Keene for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of the conservative movement. From his early mentorship under Frank Meyer and work with Barry Goldwater to leading the American Conservative Union and the NRA, Keene reflects on fusionism, ideological shifts within the GOP, the rise of populism, cultural realignment, and the importance of civic virtue. Influential Leaders & Early Conservatism (2:40)The Dawn of Populism (11:57)Forecasting the Election & "The Problem" (25:36)Religious Decline & Free People (41:08)Shifts in News & Political Media (49:39) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    1h 1m
  5. Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement

    MAY 13

    Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement

    In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Neal B. Freeman—author, broadcaster, and founding figure of modern American conservatism. Freeman recounts his early work at National Review alongside William F. Buckley, reflects on the movement’s intellectual origins, and discusses the enduring tension between ordered liberty and state overreach. Freeman’s Upbringing & Introduction to William F. Buckley (1:30)The Debate over the Iraq War (12:23)Producing Firing Line (21:48)The Defunding of Public Broadcasting (30:12)Young Leaders & The Future of Liberty (34:43) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    42 min
  6. Mike Pence on our Constitutional Moment

    APR 4

    Mike Pence on our Constitutional Moment

    Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss lessons in preserving freedom in the midst of a global pandemic, faith traditions and self-governance, DOGE, and January 6th. The Preservation of the Republic & Secular Society (13:42)Essential versus Overrated Personal Character (17:35)Reflections on COVID-19 (20:09)The Federal System, DOGE, & National Debt (31:29)Recalling January 6 (45:17) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    57 min
  7. Charles Murray on Dignity and the American Dream

    MAR 18

    Charles Murray on Dignity and the American Dream

    Governor Mitch Daniels and Charles Murray, the F.A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute discuss the changing landscape of achievement in America, the widening gap between classes, and the interplay of liberty, responsibility, and self-respect. Family Structure & Changing Social Culture (8:45)Baby Boomers & The New Upper Class (19:58)College Saturation & The Gifted’s Role in National Success (26:33)The Precipitous Drop in Religiosity (37:17)Finding Tocqueville’s America & The Future of Liberty (44:56) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    52 min
  8. Yuval Levin on Hope and Politics in America

    FEB 18

    Yuval Levin on Hope and Politics in America

    On this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels and Yuval Levin explore the vital role of hope as an active virtue in sustaining a free society. They discuss the pressing need to rebuild trust, reconnect with one another, and form coalitions that transcend disagreement. The conversation delves into the enduring importance of the Constitution, the often-overlooked "everyday work" of Congress, and thoughtful ideas for reforming America’s political party system. Civil Discourse & Productive Disagreement (4:46)Majority Rule & Minority Rights (14:59)The Constitution as a Political Framework (21:56)Critiques & Institutional Change (31:54)  You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

    49 min
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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.

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