Why do big cities in the US outsource so much of their local government to non-profits? Jonathan Ireland joins the podcast to discuss the non-profit industrial complex. We talk about why governments have outsourced so many of their key functions, how non-profits are often not as altruistic as their name implies, how relying on non-profits degrades the quality of local government, and why this problem is especially bad in some of America's most progressive cities. Check out Jonathan's work...

Why does it matter what fashion choices our politicians make? How have the economics of fine craftsmanship changed over the last few decades? And how should we think about political topics in the clothing industry like labor standards, outsourcing, tariffs, and more? Menswear commentator Derek Guy joins the podcast to discuss all this and more. Follow the TTSD - https://tourtosavedemocracy.org/ To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

What should Gen Z activists be doing if they want to protect liberal values? Sam Schwartz and Maya Luna from the 'Tour to Save Democracy' join the New Liberal Podcast to talk about how young activists can be effective, why it's important to elect more Democrats, and their plans to make a difference in the November election. Follow the TTSD - https://tourtosavedemocracy.org/ To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member ...

This episode features a livestream the Center for New Liberalism hosted with Congressman Scott Peters of San Diego. CNL director Colin Mortimer and Rep. Peters discuss how to build green energy more quickly, the ins and outs of permitting reform, why focusing on transmission and the electrical grid is so important, housing and YIMBYism, and much more!   To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send...

What can New York do to fix its severe housing crisis? City councilmember Erik Bottcher joins the podcast to talk about how his views on housing have evolved, the City of Yes initiative and where it needs to go, and how to stop the endless delays that prevent us from building enough homes. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected]. ...

Joey Politano has emerged victorious as the winner of the 2024 Chief Neoliberal Shill bracket! He joins the podcast to talk about the substack economy, the national economy, and what journalists get wrong about economic reporting. Check him out at https://www.apricitas.io/ To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected]. ...

The latest episode in our 'Liberalism Around The World' series examines liberalism in India with author Gurcharan Das. Mr. Das is the author of the new book, Dilemma of an Indian Liberal, and we talk about the history of liberalism in India, political vs economic liberalism, how imperialism and caste politics have influenced Indian liberalism, and why liberal values are so important for India today. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

The 'TikTok ban' bill has been attached to a must-pass package of foreign aid, making it more likely than ever that TikTok will face a forced sale or ban in the United States. James Palmer joins the podcast to talk about the potential ban of TikTok in this member-exclusive podcast. We discuss the CCP's relationship with companies like ByteDance, the free speech implications of banning a social media platform, and whether or not the CCP should be allowed to control a major platform like...

There's been an increased focus lately on the mental health crisis amongst teens and young people, and specifically the role that smartphones and social media might play. Should we be taking action to restrict young people's access to smartphones and social media? I'm joined by Shoshana Weissman of the R Street Institute, and we debate the benefits vs the harms of social media, whether or not to support government regulations, and how we can build a healthier childhood for kids growing up...

North Carolina's been a red state since Barack Obama won in 2008. But it's edging closer and closer to swing-state status. Blair Reeves, executive director of Carolina Forward, joins the podcast to discuss North Carolina's prospects in the 2024 elections. We talk about whether North Carolina is a swing state or not, the state's gerrymander, the statewide races that matter, and how Democrats should message to win North Carolina voters. To get bonus episodes, support us at...

Since the Supreme court reversed Roe v Wade, abortion and reproductive rights have been a dominant topic in American politics. How will they impact the 2024 elections? Political reporter Grace Panetta joins the podcast to discuss the states with abortion on the ballot this November, how the parties will try to message their positions to voters, and why Trump doesn't have a clear stance on abortion. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

Puerto Ricans got US citizenship more than 100 years ago. But despite a century of being American, Puerto Rico still isn't a state. George Laws Garcia joins the podcast to make the case for Puerto Rican statehood. We talk about Puerto Rico's history and how they ended up in this situation, the effect of not being a state on Puerto Rico's economy, and whether there's a realistic path to statehood any time soon. To get bonus episodes support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

The ticketing industry sparked national conversations in 2023 after Taylor Swift's tour and other events saw both high fees and technical failures. But what can we do about TicketMaster? PPI's Director of Competition Policy Diana Moss joins the podcast to talk about TicketMaster and their monopoly power over the ticketing industry. We discuss how they developed into a monopoly, how TicketMaster abuses their market share, and what can be done to build a fairer ticketing industry. To get...

Big cities all around America and the world are experiencing housing crises. But London and UK have a particularly acute crisis. How did it get so bad? Freddie Poser is the executive director of Priced Out, the leading pro-housing organization in the UK. He joins the show to talk about the history of the UK's housing crisis, how the UK planning process interferes with new housing, and the politics of building for both the Tories and Labour. To get bonus episodes support us at...

Despite having majority, bipartisan support in both the US House and Senate, Congress is failing to pass a foreign aid bill that would support Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. Is the GOP's internal dysfunction harming liberalism around the world? Francis Fukuyama joins the podcast to discuss the foreign aid bill, the state of liberal democracy worldwide, and the threats to American democracy from the increasingly radical GOP. To get bonus episodes support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

It's a supporter-exclusive episode, now unlocked for everyone! PPI's Ed Gresser joins the podcast to discuss Bidenomics and the state of economic policy three years into Joe Biden's presidency. We chat about stimulus spending, inflation, trade, antitrust, industrial policy and much more as we try to figure out whether or not Bidenomics works as an economic plan. If you want to get every bonus episode like this one, be sure to become a supporter at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or...

Why has the UK's Labour Party been out of power for more than a decade? And why are they now heavily favored to win in 2024? Claire Ainsley is the former policy director for Labour leader Keir Starmer and current head of PPI's Project on Center Left Renewal, and she joins the podcast to talk about the recent history of the Labour Party. We discuss the Blair years, how Labour lost its way, Jeremy Corbyn's influence on the party, and how and why Keir Starmer seems poised to become the next...

Jeremiah recaps the best books he read from 2023, including books on housing policy, internet culture, parking, Central Asian history, integralism, infrastructure, games, and more! Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/ ...

It's another mailbag episode! Jeremiah answers questions from listeners about potential Ukraine/border deals, climate change refugees, how social media is impacting our politics, how to stay informed, how tax policy impacts the housing market, how worried to be about Trump, political messaging in Alaska, and much more! Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] and your question could be answered on the next mailbag episode! Follow us at: ...

Why does Colorado seem to have some of the best Democrats anywhere in America? Sarah Andrews is a former Michael Bennet staffer and campaign manager for Jared Polis, and she joins the podcast to talk about Colorado Democrats. We talk about why Colorado Democrats seem so pragmatic, what issues drive politics in Colorado, and what national Dems can learn from the Centennial State. Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] Follow us at: ...

Congress is considering legislation on credit cards, and the future of your credit card rewards could hang in the balance. Paul Weinstein, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute and Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy website, join the podcast to discuss a proposed bill that would regulate US credit cards.  We discuss the guts of how credit cards work, why Americans are used to getting points or airline miles back on every purchase but Europeans are not, and how proposed...

The economic picture seems bright - GDP and wages are up, unemployment is low, and inflation is falling. So why is public sentiment about the economy intensely negative? Will Stancil joins the podcast to discuss the 'vibecession'. We cover why economic indicators have divorced from consumer confidence, the role of social media in driving doom narratives, and the politics behind why everything feels so relentlessly negative. Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] ...

Joe Biden's polling numbers have Democrats worried. Some commentators have even started publicly wondering - should Joe Biden drop out and not run again in 2024? Nate Silver joins the podcast to discuss the factors around whether or not Biden should run for re-election. How much trouble in Biden in? Is Biden's age really a problem? Would Democrats actually have a better shot at winning if Biden steps aside, or is that wishful thinking? We discuss all this and more one year out from the 2024...

What is integralism, and why is it growing in popularity on the religious right? Kevin Vallier joins the show to discuss his new book, All the Kingdoms of the World, about the new integralist movement. We talk about the history of integralism, why they believe liberalism has corrupted society, and why Dr. Vallier thinks their version of anti-liberalism is doomed to fail even on its own terms. Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] ...