The New Liberal Podcast

Jennifer Pahlka, author of 'Recoding America' and former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer, joins the discussion on governmental inefficiencies. They delve into the new Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, questioning if top-down changes can truly revamp bureaucratic systems. Pahlka advocates for focusing on real-world outcomes rather than superficial tweaks, emphasizing accountability and the need for innovative, adaptable policies to enhance government effectiveness and prevent unintended consequences.

Congressman Ritchie Torres, representing New York's 15th District, shares valuable insights into the Democratic Party's strategies. He discusses why Democrats are losing key demographics, emphasizing the need to reconnect with working-class Americans. Torres highlights the tensions between far-left ideologies and mainstream concerns, advocating for a more inclusive approach. He critiques the party’s reliance on deliverism and stresses the importance of effective governance, particularly in addressing issues like public safety and economic challenges.

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

Denise Powell, co-founder of Women Who Run Nebraska and a local Democrat, dives into the pivotal role of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in the upcoming presidential election. She explains the unique electoral dynamics that give this district unexpected significance in a predominantly red state. From navigating abortion ballot initiatives to the impact of shifting demographics, Denise offers insights into local voter priorities. The conversation also touches on Nebraska's cultural pride, humorously debating the merits of Nebraska versus Iowa corn.

Lakshya Jain, the CEO and co-founder of Split Ticket, shares his insights into the 2024 presidential race. He discusses the difficulties in modeling this election and why polling can be misleading. Jain analyzes the phenomenon of 'shy' Trump voters and what this means for poll accuracy. The conversation also covers crucial indicators to watch on election night and the shifting dynamics of the congressional races. With changing attitudes towards vote by mail and key locality trends, Jain provides a nuanced view of the electoral landscape.

Matt Yglesias, a commentator renowned for his views on fracking and energy policy, joins to discuss the intricacies of climate activism. He argues that fracking is vital for energy strategy and critiques current protest tactics as ineffective. The conversation touches on the need for local governance in environmental issues, the merits of carbon taxes over supply restrictions, and the importance of pragmatic activism focused on tangible outcomes. Yglesias emphasizes the human capacity for problem-solving in the climate crisis, advocating for informed engagement in activism.

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