057: Remembering David Boaz: A Conversation with His Closest Colleagues
ReImagining Liberty · ReImagining Liberty
July 22, 202454m 43s
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<html><p>On June 7th, David Boaz died. He was the Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute, author of *The Libertarian Mind*, and the most important figure in the libertarian movement in the last half century. He was also my mentor, my close friend, and, for twelve years, my boss.</p><p><br/></p><p>I had the privilege of holding, for the first two of those years, what is among the most exclusive, challenging, and rewarding jobs in Washington: Staff Writer at the Cato Institute, a role that primarily meant being David's right-hand man and primary conversation partner.</p><p><br/></p><p>David's life and work are worth celebrating, and his legacy worth cherishing. He set the standard for how to live one's principles, lead a profoundly moral life, and change the world for the better while doing it.</p><p><br/></p><p>I'm delighted to bring together a group of my fellow staff writers to talk about what David meant to the libertarian movement, what it was like to work for him, and how he enriched our lives.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Aaron Steelman is a Senior Fellow and Policy Adviser at the Cato Institute, and has the honor of being David's very first staff writer.</p></li><li><p>Julian Sanchez has worked as a journalist and policy analyst.</p></li><li><p>Maria Santos Bier is the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at the Cato Institute.</p></li><li><p>Andy Craig is Director of Election Policy at the Rainey Center.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Want to listen to new episodes of </strong><em><strong>ReImagining Liberty</strong></em><strong> two weeks early? </strong><strong><a href="https://www.reimaginingliberty.com/" target="_blank">Become a supporter</a></strong><strong> and get early access and other perks.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><em>Produced by </em><em><a href="https://landryayres.com/" target="_blank">Landry Ayres</a></em><em>. 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