The New Liberal Podcast

The last two weeks have seen a number of controversies related to DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency that Elon Musk heads in the new Trump administration. Jeremiah talks through what's going on, why DOGE seems to be breaking so many things, and what their real goals are. Also check out our conversation with Jennifer Pahlka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-government-more-effective-ft-jennifer-pahlka/id1390384827?i=1000679061794 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

One of the most important trends from the 2024 presidential election was the rightward shift of young people - especially young men. Richard Reeves joins the podcast to talk about why this shift happened, what mistakes Democrats have made in courting male voters, and how they can fix their self-inflicted wounds. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Over the last several elections, Democrats have seen worse and worse results with working class voters. The traditional party of the working class is now in danger of becoming the party of the educated elite. PPI President Will Marshall joins the podcast to discuss how we win back the working class. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

It's time for another books episode! Jeremiah breaks down the best books he read in 2024, covering topics like nuclear war, social media and web platforms, DC's lobbying industry, the nature of taking risks, how to make government more effective, and more! Part 1 of the books episode from earlier this year - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-liberal-podcasts-best-books-of-2024-pt-1/id1390384827?i=1000669427900 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Substack is an increasingly important part of our cultural and media ecosystem. But is it actually any better than other forms of traditional media or social media? Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie joins the podcast to talk about content moderation, the economics of media, and much more as we dive into what exactly Substack is and where it's going. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be leading a new organization called DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency. Can they actually make the government more effective? Jennifer Pahlka is the author of Recoding America and she joins the podcast to talk about why the government is so ineffective in so many ways, whether or not Elon and Vivek have the right ideas, and what needs to be done to build a better state capacity. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

How can Democrats break the trends we saw in 2024? Congressman Ritchie Torres joins the podcast to talk about why Democrats are losing key demographics, how the far left undermines Democrats' credibility as a party, and why we must listen to the voices of everyday Americans in the center. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

PPI's Diana Moss joins the podcast to make the argument that not only is fixing our antitrust enforcement good policy, but it's also a key part of fixing the Democratic Party's political woes. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Jeremiah tackles Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election in this episode. Why did the country shift right? What issues were crucial to the campaign? How did digital media vs traditional campaign tactics work? And where do Dems go from here? All this and more in this episode of the New Liberal Podcast. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Everyone's talking about the swing states, but few people are talking about Nebraska's 2nd Congressional district. Co-founder of Women Who Run Nebraska Denise Powell joins the podcast to discuss why this one district in a bright red state could end up decided the entire US presidential election. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

We're now very close to election night, so what exactly is the state of the presidential race? Lakshya Jain, CEO and co-founder of Split Ticket, joins the podcast to discuss the race. We chat about why this election has been hard to model, what people get wrong about the polls, what the state of the battle for Congress looks like, and what signs to watch out for on election night. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Last week, climate activists disrupted a climate event because one of the speakers, Matt Yglesias, is supportive of fracking for natural gas. Matt joins the New Liberal podcast to discuss why he thinks fracking is a necessary part of our energy policy, what climate protestors get wrong in their approach to politics, and what a more effective form of climate activism would look like. Read more: https://www.slowboring.com/p/harris-is-right-on-the-merits-about https://www.infinitescroll.us/p/activism-is-not-a-social-club 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

In an age of political polarization and extremism, how can we get things back to moderation and to the center? Yair Zivan joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Center Must Hold. We discuss how Zivan defines centrism, why he believes it's the best approach to politics, and why it could be a solution to polarization. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Where did all of the hype around self-driving cars go? Timothy Lee joins the podcast to discuss the state of the self-driving car industry, technological and regulatory obstacles to getting self-driving cars in your city, and where he sees the auto industry going in 10 years. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Over the past two weeks, a viral lie has taken off in right-wing circles about Haitian migrants in the US. In this episode Jeremiah explains how the lie started, what's actually happening in reality, and why conservatives need to lie about immigrants. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

A member-exclusive podcast, now released free to the public! It's time for another books episode! Jeremiah breaks down the best books he's read thus far in 2024, covering topics like American evangelicals, how social media and smartphones are changing society, liberal theory, pragmatic environmentalism, and much more! 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Jeremiah is a guest on the Project Liberal podcast/livestream, and talks with Project Liberal founder Josh Eakle about the state of liberalism, the state of the Democratic Party, and the most effective ways to make America more liberal. Check out Project Liberal at https://projectliberal.org/ 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

What do poker players, effective altruists, and venture capitalists have in common? Nate Silver proposes that they all have a particular approach to dealing with risk, and form a single tribe that he calls 'The River'. Nate joins the podcast to talk about the culture of taking big risks, how this analytical approach applies to politics, and what we can learn from gamblers of all kinds. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Almost every rich country (including America) isn't having enough kids to sustain their current population. Is this something we should be worried about? And if so, how do we fix it? Lyman Stone is the Director of the Pronatalism Initiative and joins the show to discuss the ideas around pronatalism. Why is it a problem if society has fewer and fewer kids each generation? Are there economic or cultural barriers to people having as many kids as they'd like to? And what policies can impact the fertility rate? We discuss all this and more! 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

The federal budget is always a hot topic in election years. How can we build a budget that address our deficit problem while funding the things we need? PPI's Ben Ritz and Laura Duffy join the podcast to discuss their new proposed budget. They discuss how they'd stabilize runaway costs for Social Security and Medicare, how to pay for programs like the Child Tax Credit and Paid Family Leave without breaking the bank, as well as how the budget can impact housing, immigration, trade and much more! Check out PPI's proposed budget here - https://www.progressivepolicy.org/publication/budgetblueprint/ 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Lobbying in the 1950s and 60s was a small-time, sleepy industry without much impact. How did it grow to the behemoth political force it is today? Brody Mullins is the author of the new book The Wolves of K Street, and he joins the podcast to talk about corporate lobbying power, how lobbyists actually influence politicians, and how to design a better system. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

CNL assistant director Matti Miranda joins the show for an emergency podcast on Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Kamala Harris. Is this a positive development for Democrats? How will Republicans respond? How does this change the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race? 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Jeremiah discusses the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and why liberalism requires that we oppose political violence. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

In the UK, Labour have just cruised to a historic election victory, winning a huge majority in Parliament for the first time in 14 years. PPI's Claire Ainsley joins the podcast to discuss how it happened and what it means. Why did the Conservatives collapse so hard after more than a decade in power? What will be on Keir Starmer's agenda as takes power as the new Prime Minister? And can the UK finally wake up and start building housing? We discuss all this and more as Labour takes control. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 here - https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2024/05/the-nonprofit-industrial-complex-and-the-corruption-of-the-american-city/ 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 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/

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 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/

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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 TikTok. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 today. 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]. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 bonus episodes support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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 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 https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member 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/

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 Prime Minister of the UK. 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/

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: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 legislation to lower credit card interchange fees would impact banks, airlines, merchants, consumers, and ultimately your points balance. 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/

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] Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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 election. 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/

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] Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

PEPFAR is widely hailed as one of the most impactful aid programs of all time, with credible estimates as high as 25 million lives saved. Former US Global AIDS coordinator and head of PEPFAR Dr. Mark Dybul joins the show to discuss how it all happened. We talk about the institutional challenges to make a program like this work effectively, how presidential leadership was important to make PEPFAR a reality, and why it's so important that we authorize the program again. 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/

What should the government be doing to fight the opioid epidemic? In this episode, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen joins the show to talk about her family history with opioid addiction and how we can make progress on this issue. We talk about how to step up enforcement to stop imported illegal drugs like fentanyl, how we prevent over prescription of opioids through legal channels, and ultimately how we get help in the hands of people who need it. 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/